Emilee Dawn Gagnon Memorial Scholarship

The Emilee Dawn Gagnon Memorial Scholarship honors Emilee, an authentic individual who brought to Westfield State University a spirit of creativity, curiosity, wide-ranging academic interests, openness, diligence, and social consciousness. A feminist who championed human, environmental, and animal rights passionately, Emilee combined her personal values and interests with her academic work. This memorial scholarship celebrates Emilee's unique contributions to the Westfield State University community by recognizing a student who embodies her core characteristics. The scholarship is open to all part-time and full-time students with a minimum GPA of 3.5. Applicants must prepare a 500-word essay illustrating how they embody Emilee's spirit in at least one of the following categories: creativity, curiosity, wide-ranging academic interests, openness, diligence, and/or social consciousness.