The Legacy of Heroines program provides scholarships to outstanding students who seek involvement in and knowledge about gender and politics, the political process, public service and women’s leadership. The scholarships are supported by a number of generous donors. Scholarship awards are based on academic merit, leadership, and specific criteria established by scholarship donors.
As part of the criteria set by donors, Legacy of Heroines scholarship recipients are required to participate in mentoring and leadership development programs through the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics. These programs include field trips, dinners with speakers, campus activities, and skills development workshops.
How to Apply
When completing your OneApp general application, be sure to look for the scholarship opportunity called “Carrie Chapman Catt Legacy of Heroines Scholarships” to ensure you are considered for a Legacy of Heroines scholarship.
Apply for a Legacy of Heroines scholarship
Application deadline: March 1, 2024
2023-2024 Legacy of Heroines scholars
- Avery Carlson – Helen Jensen Howe Legacy of Heroines Scholarship for Women in Science
- Jordan Cunningham – Meylor Family Legacy of Heroines Scholarship
- Kaija Dahlberg – Dr. Lauren S. Hughes Legacy of Heroines Scholarship
- Stacia Drey – Political Science Alumni Legacy of Heroines Scholarship
- Caitlin Henriksen – Claire B. Andreasen Legacy of Heroines Scholarship
- Abigail Iversen – Claire B. Andreasen Legacy of Heroines Scholarship
- Ellie Jermier – Phyllis Davis Legacy of Heroines Scholarship
- Shay Kent – Phyllis Davis Legacy of Heroines Scholarship
- Mia Kawamitsu – Sharon and Alice Rodine Leadership and Advocacy Legacy of Heroines Scholarship
- Linsey Kitt – Helen Jensen Howe Legacy of Heroines Scholarship for Women in Science
- Jessica Kowalski – 30th Anniversary Legacy of Heroines Scholarship
- Julia Litecky – Haselhoff Family Legacy of Heroines Scholarship
- Kayla Morrissey – Kedrowski and Fitzgerald Family Legacy of Heroines Scholarship
- Yen Nguyen – Jane Greimann Legacy of Heroines Scholarship
- Brianna Rivera – James R. and Lauri K. Young Choral Music Legacy of Heroines Scholarship
- Alyssa Rodriguez – Kedrowski and Fitzgerald Family Legacy of Heroines Scholarship
- Danielle Sanders – Katherine Bruntlett Annin Legacy of Heroines Scholarship
- Aliah Sow – Elizabeth Hoffman and Brian R. Binger Legacy of Heroines Scholarship
- Jaelyn Tigges – Beth Bierbaum Legacy of Heroines Scholarship
- Hope Ung – Helen Jensen Howe Legacy of Heroines Scholarship for Women in Science
- Estelle Venable – Elizabeth Hoffman and Brian R. Binger Legacy of Heroines Scholarship
- Clare Vilmont – Phyllis Davis Legacy of Heroines Scholarship
- Ulrich Wolfe – Maxine M. Burch Legacy of Heroines Scholarship