Launched in 2011 through the generosity of Marcia McGowan, professor emeritus in English and Women's and Gender Studies, the Dr. Marcia P. McGowan Endowed Scholarship for Excellence in Women’s and Gender Studies is awarded to students majoring or minoring in Women’s and Gender Studies and demonstrating achievement through either research or the practice of principles in which this interdisciplinary subject is grounded.

Students are encouraged to file the FAFSA by March 1