Instructions & Application forms:

• Lapaire-Stites French Studies Scholarship (DOCX)
• Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, Helena R. Cheek and/or Text Book Scholarships (DOCX)

Scholarships

Lapaire-Stites French Studies Scholarship

The Lapaire-Stites French Studies Scholarship was created by Dr. Pierre J. Lapaire and Mrs. Inge Stites to honor the 70 plus years of combined service to UNCW of Mr. Kenneth Stites, former assistant professor of French, Mrs. Inge Stites, former lecturer of French and German, and Dr. PJ Lapaire, professor of French.

Awarded to students majoring in French for academic excellence in French. See side panel for application information.

Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures Academic Scholarship

The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures Academic Scholarship was created by the faculty and staff of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures

Awarded to students who demonstrate special ability in the area of foreign language study and overall academic excellence. See side panel for application information.

Helena R. Cheek Scholarship

The Helena Riker Cheek Memorial Scholarship is given in memory of Helena R. Cheek by her family and friends.

Awarded to students majoring in a foreign language (French, German, or Spanish) who demonstrate special ability in the area of foreign language study and overall academic excellence. See side panel for application information.

Text Book Scholarship

Awarded to students majoring in a foreign language (French, German, or Spanish) who demonstrate special ability in the area of foreign language study and overall academic excellence. See side panel for application information.

Gabriella Hieb Scholarship (currently unavailable)

The Gabriella Hieb Scholarship in Foreign Languages and Literatures was created by Mark Griffis and Dave Robertson to honor Gabriella “Gaye” Hieb, who overcame many obstacles as a German immigrant to this country, and who has worked with the Kennedy Foundation and as Executive Director of Coast Aids Resource Effort. The recipient must be a full-time student accepted into the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures, must maintain a GPA of 3.00 to be eligible for award or renewal, and demonstrate a current personal interest and commitment to community affairs, non-profit volunteerism, and community or public service.

The Wilmington Coca-Cola Scholarship Fund (not offered 2012-13)

The Wilmington Coca-Cola Scholarship Fund is intended to provide assistance to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in the humanities. Recipients are selected based on character and leadership. Consideration is also given to candidates who have shown evidence of self-help. The scholarship rotates between English, History, Foreign Languages and Literatures, and Philosophy and Religion.