The Pamela A. Wilson Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is funded in Pam’s memory by many of her colleagues and friends both here at UNCG and beyond. Pam Wilson was Director of Multicultural Affairs at UNCG until her untimely death in March 2002. She was a beloved member of the UNCG community for twelve years and a friend, mentor and role model for countless students. She had a special commitment to mentoring as a method to help people adjust, thrive and succeed. It is mentoring that serves as a primary criterion for the awarding of this scholarship.
Amount of Scholarship: The scholarship this year is a $750 award.
Eligibility Guidelines:
A rising sophomore, junior, or senior; A student who has distinguished him/herself as a mentor to fellow students and/or members of the greater community; A student who has demonstrated consistent interest and involvement in community based service and leadership, with particular focus on advocacy for social justice; A student who has distinguished him/herself by addressing multicultural issues and the advancement of cultural understanding among peers and others; Must be a full time student of UNCG at the time of the award and in good academic and social standing.
Application Requirements:
Cover letter including a personal philosophy statement on mentoring; A resume; Two letters of recommendation. Submit application to the Office of Multicultural Affairs, Suite 217 Elliott University Center. Contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs at 334-5090.
Application Deadline: April 10, 2009 5pm.
Recipients
| Year | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 2009 | The 2009 recipient is Cameron Hodge. Cameron has a mentoring philosophy and stated, "Mentoring is not just for a season; it is life-long. The seeds that you plant in someone can last forever." She has truly exemplified this statement through continued commitment to mentoring and social justice. Cameron currently volunteers at Brighton Gardens Assisted Living, Positive Direction for Youth and Family, and UNCG Youth Taking Charge. Her past volunteer experience has included work for Centro De Accion Latino, Big Brothers, Big Sisters, the UNCG Office of Multicultural Affairs Peer Mentor program, and UNCG Alternative Spring Break. Cameron is passionate about effecting positive change in areas around the world, and that has led to travel to foreign countries, to learning other languages, and to pursuing a Global Affairs and International Development major. Based on these accomplishments, Cameron's reference stated, "I can say without reservation that her inquisitive mind, sparkling personality, high ideals, and intelligence, as well as her long list of community service would be most deserving of the Pamela A. Wilson Scholarship." |
| 2008 | The 2008 recipient is Jason Flores. Jason is a student creating change and influencing the lives of others for positive results. Jason is a member of the Spartan Orientation Staff, Make A Difference House, the Student Government Association, and Communities in Schools Program. These activities demonstrate his commitment to influencing positive change at UNCG and within the Greensboro community. Jason has a special passion for mentoring low-income minority students, befriending and guiding younger students to show them that they can "go out and break down walls and achieve goals that no one expected." Jason is a charismatic and outspoken young man with a passion to help improve the quality of life and range of opportunities for students who will come after him. |
| 2007 | The 2007 recipient is Shabana Kumar. One of the supporting letters for Shabana said that she became a peer mentor "because she enjoys opening the minds of those who have not had the opportunity to learn." Another reference noted that she has a "friendly and engaging manner" that "welcomes all kinds of students and immediately begins creating a sense of community and belonging." Shabana has served as a peer counselor for NCCJ - the National Conference for Community and Justice - and a peer mentor for NCCJ’s Youth Activism Conference. She has also participated in a Peace Journeys Conference held to bring awareness to global apartheid. She is an active member of the NBS Gospel Choir and has participated in organizations and conferences that encourage and promote ways to engage and motivate our society in multicultural issues. She herself states in her personal philosophy on mentoring that "the real value in the word mentor is the opportunity to touch another’s life and indirectly influence their own life. When you decide to help someone it is done voluntarily . . . " and "the more involved you are with the needs of people the more obliging your actions will be towards the empowerment of the social community." |
| 2006 | Cedrina Mathis |