Don McLeod Scholarship

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The Don McLeod Scholarship is established in memory of Don McLeod, one of the founding faculty members of Fairhaven College. In his commitment to teaching, he inspired countless students to find wonder in the worlds of poetry, literature, and writing and to pursue meaningful relationships between the written word and the everyday world. He gently guided his students to uncover, understand, and use their unique talents.

This $2,000 renewable award is given to two continuing students who demonstrate an interest in either literature or literary writing.

Application Requirements

1. Write and submit an essay in which you describe how your Fairhaven College education can and has opened doors of exploration and discovery for you in the realm of literature or literary writing. Also include a description of how your literary work and insight can help you contribute to your community.

Guidelines for Essay: Your essay should be between 500-750 words in length, double-space, using 12 point-font, and with 1-inch margins.

2. Arrange one letter of recommendation to be sent on your behalf. Copy and send this link to the people writing your letters of recommendation. https://fairhaven.wwu.edu/form/-fairhaven-college-letter-of-rec

*Please make sure your letter writer for this application can speak to your interest and engagement with literature or literary writing, broadly defined.

3. Copy of Unofficial Transcript.

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Year of Application

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Address

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Essay

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Recommender Name

Copy and send this link to the people writing your letters of recommendation. https://fairhaven.wwu.edu/form/-fairhaven-college-letter-of-rec.
A single letter of recommendation can be used for multiple scholarship applications. Letters of recommendation can be written by faculty or community members.

Copy of Unofficial Transcript.

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Acknowledgment

I acknowledge that my essay addresses my eligibility for this specific scholarship.