CEW is pleased to welcome the 2017-18 cohort of 56 Scholars and one Mary Malcomson Raphael Fellow to the Scholar community. Thanks to the generous support of individuals, organizations, clubs, and foundations, this year marks our largest total to date: nearly $375,000 awarded to these resilient and determined agents of change.

Among them are student parents and primary caregivers, students who are returning to the classroom after a prolonged interruption, first generation and international students, and students who have overcome great obstacles in order to achieve their dream of earning a degree in higher education. These individuals were selected through a highly competitive process as leaders with great potential to make a significant impact in their field.

Our 2017-18 Scholars include 11 doctoral students, 33 master’s students, and 13 undergraduate students, 43 of whom are studying on the Ann Arbor campus. We proudly support 7 additional students at UM-Dearborn, and 7 at UM-Flint. This year’s awards range anywhere from $1,000 to $35,000 to cover cost of tuition and living expenses, with an average award of over $6,500.

The CEW Scholarship Program presents awards on an annual basis. If you would like to receive an email notification when the application becomes available for the 2018-19 academic year, please click here to submit your email address.

The 2017-18 CEW Scholars and Fellow will be honored at an awards ceremony in Ann Arbor on October 1st, 2017. Please join us in congratulating each of these talented and promising students!

CEW Scholarship Recipients 2017-18

Aline Underhill Orten Foundation Scholar:
Michael Curran – PhD Student in Kinesiology at UM-Ann Arbor

American Association of University Women: AAUW Scholar:
Alice Register – MA Student in Asian Studies at UM-Ann Arbor

Amy and Lawrence Cho Scholar:
Megan Mullins – PhD Student in Epidemiological Science at UM-Ann Arbor

Beatrice Kahn Scholar:
Jimmy Ivy – MSW Student in International Practice with Child and Youth at UM-Ann Arbor

Beth Halloran Scholar:
Mary Nagy – MPH Student in Environmental Health Science at UM – Ann Arbor

Christine Kahan Black Scholar:
Mary Adams – MSN Student in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nursing at UM-Ann Arbor

Collegiate Sorosis Foundation Scholar:
Kelly Howard – Nursing Doctoral Student at UM-Flint

Elizabeth Dusseau and Margaret Dusseau Brevoort Scholars:
Jessica Souva – MSN Student in Systems, Populations and Leadership at UM-Ann Arbor
Valerie Maloof – MSW Student in Interpersonal Practice with Mental Health at UM-Ann Arbor

Elsie Choy Lee Scholars:
Al Evangelista – MFA Student in Dance at UM-Ann Arbor
Brenna K. Murphy – MFA Student in Art at UM-Ann Arbor

Gail Allen Scholar:
Cassandra Byrd – MA Student in Education at UM-Dearborn

Helen Huff Shell Scholar:
Dahlia Rockowitz – MS Student in Natural Resources and Environment at UM-Ann Arbor

Irma M. Wyman Scholars:
Georgette Doro – MS Student in Health Information Technology at UM-Dearborn
Florence Noel – MSI Student in Tailored at UM-Ann Arbor
Amy Whitesall – MSI Student in Human Computer Interactions at UM-Ann Arbor
Monequa Williams – First Year Student in Engineering at UM-Ann Arbor
Cornelius Wright – BS Student in Engineering at UM-Ann Arbor

Jane and Bill Bloom Scholar:
Brandy Zantello – BS Student in Dental Hygiene at UM-Ann Arbor

Janice Geddes Scholar:
Mikisha Course-Deason – MSW Student in Community Organization with Child and Youth at UM-Ann Arbor

Joan P. Ireland Scholar:
Rachel Burrage – PhD Student in Social Work and Psychology at UM-Ann Arbor

Linda J. Rider Scholar:
Rebecca Richardson – BA Student in Behavioral Sciences & Women’s and Gender Studies at UM-Dearborn

Lucile B. Conger Alumnae Group Scholar:
Kate Williams – BA in Communication Student at UM-Flint

Margaret Dow Towsley Scholars:
Sara Abelson – PhD Student in Heath Behavior and Health Education at UM-Ann Arbor
Tabatha Cronander – MSN Student at UM-Flint
Fernanda Cross – PhD Student in Psychology at UM-Ann Arbor
Pamela Emery – BS in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Student at UM-Flint
Christie Graziano – MSN Student in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nursing at UM-Ann Arbor
Melissa Gressman – MA Student in Educational Studies at UM-Ann Arbor
Marlena Hanlon – MSW Student in Community Organization with Communication & Social System at UM-Ann Arbor
Andrea Hill – MSW Student in Interpersonal Practice with Mental Health at UM-Ann Arbor
Alisha Marchand – MSN Student in Nurse Midwife at UM-Ann Arbor
Tara Martines – MSN Student in Systems, Populations and Leadership at UM-Ann Arbor
Bretney Moore – PhD Student in English Language and Literature at UM-Ann Arbor
Sauda Nabukenya – PhD Student in History at UM-Ann Arbor
Leslie Pittman – MSW Student in Management, Human Services with Communication & Social Systems at UM-Ann Arbor
Christina Popovic – MSN Student in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nursing at UM-Ann Arbor
Mieko Preston – MA Student in Architecture at UM-Ann Arbor
Lauren Rojas – MSN Student in Acute Care Pediatric Nursing at UM-Ann Arbor
Amanda Rose-Horne – MSW Student in Interpersonal Practice with Children and Youth at UM-Ann Arbor
Karissa Roudebush – MSN Student at UM-Flint
Kururama Sánchez-Masomere – MPP Student in Public Policy at UM-Ann Arbor
Amber Sherrill – BSN Student of Nursing at UM-Flint
Valerie Taing – PhD Student in Social Work and Sociology at UM-Ann Arbor
Vy Than – Nursing Doctoral Student at UM-Flint
Lisa Young Larance – PhD Student in Social Work and Sociology at UM-Ann Arbor
Liz Zhang – MHSA Student in Health Management and Policy at UM-Ann Arbor

Margaret E. Gnegy Scholar:
Erica Cooper – PhD Student in Nutritional Sciences at UM-Ann Arbor

Molly H. Dobson Scholars:
Alicia Alonzo – BA Student in Criminal Justice at UM-Dearborn
Jenine Conners – BA Student in Elementary Education at UM-Dearborn
N’Kenge Gonzalez – BA Student in International Studies at UM-Dearborn

Retirement Income Solutions Scholar:
Name witheld

Robert Bruce Dunlap Memorial Scholar:
Rebecca Merryfield – BS Student in Dental Hygiene at UM-Ann Arbor

Ruth Jeanette Buttrey Scholar:
Lina Alyaqoobi – BA Student in Near Eastern Studies at UM-Ann Arbor

Sarah Winans Newman Scholar:
Veronica Varela – PhD Student in Neuroscience at UM-Ann Arbor

 

CEW Fellowship Recipient 2017-18

Mary Malcomson Raphael Fellow:
Doreen Kembabazi – PhD Student in History at UM-Ann Arbor