IUIN-Frances Dodson Rhome Scholarship (Liberal Arts)

Overview:

Professor Emerita Frances Dodson Rhome served IU Indianapolis for 17 years in the Department of English and the Women’s Studies Program (which has since been renamed the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Program). In 1973, Chancellor Maynard Hine appointed Professor Emerita Rhome as IU Indy’s first Affirmative Action Officer. Throughout her time at IU Indianapolis, Rhome frequently gave back to her community. In honor of her work at IU Indianapolis, the School of Liberal Arts created the Frances Dodson Rhome Scholarship for students who demonstrate their interest in English literature or women’s studies.

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

• Be undergraduate students majoring in a Liberal Arts discipline at IU Indianapolis
• Have a demonstrated interest in Women’s Studies or English Literature
• Submit an essay focusing on their interests and capabilities in Women’s Studies and/or English literature (maximum of 500 words), as well as one (1) letter of recommendation from a faculty member
• Preference will be given to students who have a demonstrated financial need as determined by University financial need criteria.

Awarding:

This scholarship will be awarded and disbursed in the upcoming academic year.

Renewability:

This scholarship is not renewable.