The 2023 Reclaim Social Sciences Scholarship
The purpose of this scholarship is to invest in and ignite the potential of young social scientists who are making an impact on the world by reclaiming personal pain with political power.
To be given to an undergraduate or graduate student in the social sciences field at Western Connecticut State University who, through the vessel of the social sciences, demonstrates resolve in the face of adversity, drive in the face of stagnation, and embodies courageous abandon not only in the pursuit of a better world but by taking tangible action steps to get there.
The Reclaim Scholarship is awarded by Leah Juliett, Founder of March Against Revenge Porn, an award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that Juliett founded as an undergraduate student in the social sciences department of Western Connecticut State University in 2016.
This $500 scholarship and accompanying award are open to undergraduate or graduate students at Western Connecticut State University who meet the prescribed criteria.
The application deadline is May 17, 2023, and funds will be distributed to the winner by September 4, 2023. One recipient will be selected by Leah Juliett and a small panel of judges. The scholarship award may be used towards tuition, fees, books, educational supplies, housing, and other educational expenses.
Reclaim Scholar Criteria:
We encourage you to submit an accommodation request if you do not meet the scholarship criteria but embody the spirit of the award.
Applicant must be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in at least 12-course credits at Western Connecticut State University with a major or minor concentration in the social sciences field.
Complete a 500-750 word personal essay detailing an impact project that they have developed and how they are leveraging their WCSU social science education.
Provide 1 letter of recommendation from a member of the social sciences faculty at Western Connecticut State University
Provide a brief resume that demonstrates the applicant’s contributions to their community. This can be a 1-page submission of the applicant’s choice and may be in the form of a professional resume, academic profile, advocacy portfolio, or detailed list of community involvement.
