C. Richard Scott Memorial Scholarship

Nominations are now open! Submit by November 20!

Undergraduate students who have demonstrated leadership and involvement in their campus communities will be afforded this $400 scholarship in memory of C. Richard Scott. Recipients will be able to participate in an ACUI-sponsored educational activity to network with mentors and peers, learn more about the profession, and take part in leadership and community development activities.

2025 Recipient: Abigail Farley, Northwestern University

Abbie Farley is a center manager at the Norris University Center at Northwestern University, where she has also served as a technical services supervisor, audio/visual technician, and performance and satellite venues attendant. Abbie credits her time on developing the Norris Student Advisory Board as her biggest achievement. She was inspired by other students she met at the ACUI Region V Conference and began working with professional staff to create a union board to better serve Northwestern students’ needs. As one nominator said, Farley is deserving of this recognition in part because “she is relentless, the kind of relentless that is always focused on positive outcomes for students.”

Nominations are now open through November 20!

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Submission materials must include the following:

Name, institution, and contact information of the applicant.
A personal essay, written by the applicant, addressing (in 2,500 words or less):
- Evidence that the applicant meets the criteria identified for this specific scholarship.
- A summary of experiences related to advancing campus community, including positions or involvement the applicant has held on campus, in ACUI, and/or with other relevant organizations.
- What activity is requested to be supported by the scholarship, including how the applicant would benefit from participation in the activity.
Two to three letters in support of the applicant to receive the scholarship written by individuals such as direct supervisors/advisors, peers/colleagues, students, faculty members, etc.
And an acknowledgement by the applicant that, if selected:
- They are available to participate in the dates of the proposed activity.
- They may receive a full or partial scholarship, and it is the obligation of the recipient or recipient’s institution to support additional expenses, including travel and lodging, required to participate in the activity.

The review process includes, but is not limited to, an assessment of the criteria listed below. The applicant must:

Have demonstrated leadership experience and involvement in their campus community.
Understand the importance of the profession in advancing campus community.

Degree-seeking undergraduate students enrolled at an ACUI member institution who are not full-time employees at the institution are eligible for this award.

Electronic notification will be sent to confirm award submissions have been received. A confidential Individuals Awards and Scholarships Committee, appointed annually by the ACUI president, will review materials to make the selection. One recipient will be chosen, unless otherwise noted for the specific award. One physical award will be given to the recipient, who will be recognized during the awards ceremony at the annual conference and in subsequent publications.

2024: Sarah Khan, University of Houston
2023: Maeve Connaughton, Virginia Commonwealth University
2021: Alejandro Jimenez, California State University–Northridge
2019: Mohamad Karim – Portland Community College
2018: Melissa Iracheta – University of Houston
2017: Kien Truong – Portland Community College
2016: Jordan Tapp – Furman University
2015: Tarsha Moore – Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville
2014: Abreetta Goode – Texas State University
2012: Molly Peirano – The Ohio State University

2010: Cory Headley – University of Utah
2005: Dana Marcinek – Northeastern University
2003: Dirk Rodricks – University of Vermont
2002: Michele Shelton – Tufts University
2001: Jeremy Sonenschein – California State University–Northridge
2000: Mandy Chong – University of Oregon
1999: Raymond Juarez – California State University–Northridge
1998: Corbin Smyth – University of South Carolina–Columbia
1997: Adrian Rodriguez – Southern Oregon University
1996: Christina Mock – California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

About C. Richard Scott

C. Richard Scott was the director of operations for the University Student Union at California State University–Northridge and also worked at Boston University, Northeastern University, and Indiana University. His leadership roles in ACUI included serving as Region 15 representative as a conference chair, conference host director for Region 15, and the chair of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Concerns Committee.