Betty Foster McCue Graduate Scholarship

Deadline

March 7, 2025, 11:59 PM.

Your two recommendation letters must also be submitted no later than March 7, 2025, 11:59 PM. Only complete applications submitted by the deadline will be accepted. 

Overview

In honor of the lifetime of teaching and administrative service of Professor Emerita Betty Foster McCue, this award supports doctoral students with financial need and interests related to human development and performance. 

Award Details

  • Up to three awards of $5,000 each.
  • Funds will be disbursed to student billing account in equal installments in Fall 2025, Winter 2026, and Spring 2026.

Eligibility and Criteria

1) Must be a doctoral candidate with dissertation interests that primarily revolve around topics related to human development and performance. Related fields include, but are not limited to: 

  • Counseling Psychology
  • Dance
  • Education
  • Human Biology
  • Human Physiology
  • Physical Education and Recreation
  • Psychology
  • Special Education
  • Sociology

2) Must be making satisfactory academic progress toward completion of degree requirements. Review the Division of Graduate Studies' satisfactory progress requirement. 

Application

Applicants must apply online via the UO Scholarship Dashboard. The online application includes:

  • A statement (no more than 600 words) directed to an audience of non-specialists, that includes a description of your research and professional interests, how they relate to the requirements of this award, and a description of how you will use these funds.
  • A financial need statement (no more than 300 words) addressing your financial need in whatever terms you feel are most informative.
  • A list of any grant, scholarship or award you are benefiting from or are expecting to receive soon.
  • 2 letters of recommendation:
    • Recommender #1: Chair of your dissertation committee
    • Recommender #2: Another UO faculty member​

Apply Now

For more information, please contact the Division of Graduate Studies.

Graduate Students with Financial Aid
Receiving this award may reduce your financial aid award. Please contact the Financial Aid Office prior to applying for this (and any other type of) support.

You may apply for this award regardless of immigration status or work eligibility.