First Generation Ruth & J.N. Walpole

Selection Criteria:

1. The recipient(s) must be pursuing a teaching degree within the College of Education
2. The recipient(s) must have a High School GPA 3.0 or higher and maintain a College GPA of 2.5 or higher
3. The recipient(s) must be a full time student
4. Recipient(s) must be a Louisiana Resident
5. Recipient(s) must be a first-generation college student (i.e., neither custodial parent(s) nor legal guardian(s) have earned a college degree)
6. Recipient(s) must be admitted to and matriculated in the institution awarding the scholarship for the period(s) during which scholarship funds are disbursed.
7. In addition to scholarship proceeds, the institution must provide student recipients with structured
   support through active and engaged advising
8. Institutions will provide students with campus employment of at least 10 hours per week over and
   above the scholarship.1 Off-campus employment may substitute for campus employment provided
   the following criteria are met:
   • The student works at least ten hours per week;
   • The rate of pay is equal to or greater than pay for an equivalent job on campus; and
   • The off-campus employment is directly or indirectly relevant to and supportive of the student’s post-degree career plans and/or field of study.