Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Advancement Scholarship

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advancement Scholarship is a funding opportunity for a Midwest ACE (MWACE) member to facilitate the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion on their campus or within their organization. MWACE will award up to $500 to be used towards the benefit of an organization, students, or personal development.

These activities include, but are not limited to: DEI training, campus events (cross-campus partnerships, recruiting, etc.), workshops, or other DEI related activities.

Award recipient will be announced during the Annual Conference. The recipient will share results and summary of their initiative via one of the following.

  • Submit a summary of their initiative within the Knowledge Center on MWACE website
  • Write an article to be included in the MWACE newsletter
  • Submit a program proposal for consideration during a future annual conference or webinar

Deadline to apply is March 18, 2024 and the recipients will be announced during the Trends in Recruiting Event on April 8.

SUBMIT AN APPLICATION

Application Requirements:

  • Name, Organization, Contact Information
  • Describe how this scholarship would advance DEI in your department, division or team.
  • Describe the expected outcomes and impact of the activity (3 outcomes).
  • Provide a brief summary on how the scholarship funds would be used.

Recipients:

2021

Tekeia Howard
Miami University

2016 

Tammison Smith
Michigan State University

2015  

Theresa Green-Ervin

2014

Allison Mears

2013

Julianne Wallace

2012

Adison McNeill

2011

Kevin Totty

2009

Jean Lyu

2006

Bernadette So