This scholarship was established in honor of the late Dr. Katherine Gavin. Katherine was the founding member of the Dr. Charles E. Gavin Women’s Auxiliary and continued to be active until her death in 2009. She loved children and devoted much of her energies and resources to the furtherance of their education, learning, and dreams. Teaching, education, and the welfare of others were common threads throughout Katherine’s life.

Katherine matriculated at Franklin Elementary School which was later renamed to the Dr. Charles E. Gavin Elementary School. She also served as the Dean of Students at Washington Junior High School and as Principal of Lincoln Elementary School. In part because of her commitment and dedication to the education of youth in the Bloom Township School District, Katherine was an inaugural inductee in the Bloom High School Hall of Fame.

She put her gained knowledge to work in her beloved South Suburbs of Chicago in the different school systems throughout her career. She was active with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Lambda Tau Omega chapter which supports the educational initiatives of the Women’s Auxiliary.

She founded the Prairie State College Instructional Course Laboratories and the Personalized Learning Programs. Upon retiring from the College she opened and ran a private educational consulting firm until illness prevented her from continuing.

Please help a student in the science or health fields by donating to the Dr. Katherine L. Gavin Scholarship today!

Eligibility:

• Student must be a degree-seeking student at Governors State University majoring in the field of Science or Health
• Student must demonstrate financial need and submit a FAFSA form
• Must be enrolled for a minimum of six credit hours and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or 3.25 (graduate)
• Must be a United States citizen

Not eligible:

• Community Honors Scholars
• Employees of the University

Documents Required:

1. Applicant must submit a 300-500 word essay outlining their commitment to a career in the field of science or health and give rationale for selecting the career. Essay should also include any volunteer community service(s) performed.
2. Student must submit two letters of recommendation (from a non-family member).

Award Information:

One award at 500 dollars.

Note: Award amounts may vary based on funding, availability, and addition, if any, to principal. Amount awarded shall not exceed tuition costs.

 Donation Questions:

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