Supporting Student Scholarships In the fall of 2019 Castleton University officially launched Scholarships for Spartans, an on going initiative focused on helping to make quality higher education affordable to all students through the creation of annual and endowment-based scholarships. The increased focus on financial support for students has led to the creation of over a half dozen newly established scholarships, marking the first additions at the University since 2015. “Our Spartan community, including alumni, donors, faculty, staff, community members, and local businesses, has come together in extraordinary ways to ensure that all students are able to obtain a Castleton education and experience all that our academic programs have to offer,” said Courtney Widli, Director of Development and Alumni Affairs. “It’s the Castleton Way.” Members of the Spartan alumni and donor community pledged their support to the Scholarships for Spartans campaign through various philanthropic donations, scholarship commitments, and naming opportunities. The Community Health Scholarship In Nursing Established to help support aspiring Nursing professionals, the Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region created their first-ever annual scholarship. The Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region have been a longtime community partner with Castleton University, providing various internships, sponsorships, and job placements throughout the years. The Debra Fowler Clare Student Leadership Scholarship Highlighting the importance of student leadership and campus involvement, the Debra Fowler Clare Student Leadership Scholarship was created in memory of Debra Fowler Clare ’96. A Student Orientation Staff member, Student Orientation Staff Coordinator, and Caroline Woodruff Award recipient, Deb embodied the true spirit of Castleton. Elaine H. and Sok Nam Ko International Student Scholarship This newly created endowment celebrates educational and cultural exchange through student scholarships. The Elaine H. and Sok Nam Ko International Student Scholarship, established by alumna Elaine H. Ko-Talmage ’60 in honor of her late husband Dr. Sok Nam Ko ’58, provides funds annually to deserving international students attending Castleton, expanding the family’s longtime commitment to community involvement and volunteerism. Elizabeth H. Sumner World History Scholarship The Elizabeth H. Sumner World History Scholarship was created in memory of the late Elizabeth H. Sumner, who served as a faculty member in the Castleton History, Geography, Economics, and Political Science Department for 37 years. Upon retirement from Castleton University in 2007, Sumner received the distinguished title of Professor Emeritus. 22 CASTLETON UNIVERSITY
Faith A. Smith Memorial Scholarship Vermont native Marilyn Mayo honored her mother’s passion for learning with the creation of the Faith A. Smith Memorial Scholarship. This award is given annually to a local Vermont student who is pursuing a professional career in education. Mayo Family Scholarship Local artist Sandra Mayo recently gave back to her community after creating an annual scholarship for deserving Castleton University students. Named the Mayo Family Scholarship, the award celebrates three prominent generations of women in the Mayo family, including Sandra, her mother Beverly, and her daughter Kimberly, who have used their voices, talents, and life’s work in support of their communities. Pei-Heng Chiang Political Science Scholarship The Pei-Heng Chiang Political Science Scholarship was created in memory of the late Pei-Heng Chiang, who served as a faculty member in the Castleton History, Geography, Economics, and Political Science Department for 32 years. Upon retirement from Castleton University in 2000, Chiang received the distinguished title of Professor Emeritus.
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