WSU Pullman

Gordon & Thelma J. Rutherford Memorial Scholarship Application

Gordon and Thelma J. Rutherford Memorial Scholarship 

  • For outstanding students pursuing Superintendent Certification 
  • Up to $2000 award per student
  • Essay Prompt: Explain how this scholarship will advance your leadership studies within the Superintendent Certification Program, and why this award will have a positive impact on your leadership in schools. Please briefly outline your financial need, the contributions you believe your work will make to the field of educational leadership, and your region, district, or school, and your leadership goals upon completion of your superintendent certification. Essay should be between 500 and 750 words and directly speak to the prompt. 
  • The application for this scholarship only opens if it is not awarded during our regular scholarship application process during the spring semester. A call for applications will go out if necessary. Otherwise, if you want to apply for this scholarship, complete the WSU Scholarship Application before the January 31 deadline!
  • For questions, please contact Joni Ford, development coordinator for the College of Education, Sport, and Human Sciences, at joni.ford@wsu.edu.

This application is closed.