All scholarships require full-time attendance (12 hours for undergraduate; 6 hours
for graduate) unless indicated otherwise.
All scholarships require a 3.0 cumulative GPA unless indicated otherwise.
All scholarships are for fall and/or spring semester only (summer not included) unless
indicated otherwise.
All recipients are recommended by the department, with final approval by the ECU Foundation
Scholarship Committee.
Any exceptions must be approved by the department chair and the Foundation Scholarship
Committee.
ATHENA INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded based on need and a minimum 3.0 GPA. This scholarship
was established by the Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor Society for International
students that demonstrate excellence in academics.
BRILES SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded based on need and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Originally established
as a part of the Federal Student Loan Program, this scholarship was transferred to
the ECU Foundation in 1995.
DR. EDWARD BROOKS SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a student who has chosen Legal Studies as a major
and who has maintained academic excellence in his/her college career. Dr. Brooks taught
government at ECU for several years and this scholarship was established in his memory
by a former student, Kelvin Williams.
GILLETTE CONN SCHOLARSHIP
Jack Conn established this scholarship in memory of his wife Gillette. This scholarship
will be awarded to a junior or senior who has maintained a 3.0 GPA or above. The recipient
will have a declared major in Political Science or Legal Studies. This scholarship
is also awarded to a student with a declared major of Human Resources.
FRANCISCO-HATCHETT SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to outstanding students who plan to attend law school. Hallie
Brown Ford, ECU alumna, established this scholarship to reward academic excellence
in the areas of Pre-Law, Pre-Medicine, and scientific research. It is named after
two of her favorite teachers when she attended ECU and must be awarded equally to
male and female students.
JUSTICE RUDOLPH HARGRAVE LEGAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department. Justice Hargrave,
an ECU graduate, served as Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court, and his family
has established this scholarship in his honor and memory.
R. BURL HARRIS LEGAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior student majoring in Legal Studies
who has maintained a minimum 3.5 GPA. Mr. Harris was an ECU alumnus, a long-time member
of the Ada legal community, and a founding member of the ECU Foundation, Inc. His
wife Jan established this scholarship in his memory.
HIGGINBOTHAM FAMILY LEGAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior student who is active in campus
activities and who has maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA. Dorothy Higginbotham was an ECU
graduate who understood and appreciated the value of higher education, and she established
this scholarship as part of her estate planning. Dorothy Higginbotham was an ECU alumna
who understood and recognized the value of higher education, and established this
scholarship as part of her estate planning.
HIGGINBOTHAM FAMILY POLITICAL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior student who is active in campus
activities and who has maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA. Dorothy Higginbotham was an ECU
graduate who understood and appreciated the value of higher education, and she established
this scholarship as part of her estate planning. Dorothy Higginbotham was an ECU alumna
who understood and recognized the value of higher education, and established this
scholarship as part of her estate planning.
JUDGE MARKTHA K. KILGORE LEGAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to full-time students with a declared major within
the Department of Legal Studies. The recipient must have completed 75 credit hours
with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, must be accepted into the Legal Studies Program
and have completed at least 12 hours at East Central University. This scholarship
was established by Judge Kilgore's family, friends and colleagues to honor her legacy
in judicial excellence and as a public servant. Judge Kilgore served for over 25
years as Associate District Judge in the 22nd Judicial District, Pontotoc County in
Ada, Oklahoma.
LAWYER ALUMNI LEGAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department. ECU has a history
of producing many amazing Lawyers. This scholarship was established by a group of
ECU Lawyers that know the importance of helping the next generation in their profession.
FRANCIS E. MAYHUE CENTENNIAL PRE-LAW SCHOLARSHIP (Sophomore)
FRANCIS E. MAYHUE CENTENNIAL PRE-LAW SCHOLARSHIP (Junior)
FRANCIS E. MAYHUE CENTENNIAL PRE-LAW SCHOLARSHIP (Senior)
These scholarships will be awarded to students who plan to attend law school. Funds
were provided as a result of a gift from the estate of Francis E. Mayhue, long-time
Ada resident and member of the legal community.
DEAN PETERSON LEGAL STUDIES SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a student who has declared a major in Legal Studies
and who has maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA. Dean Peterson is a long-time member of the
Ada legal community and former instructor at ECU. This scholarship was established
by her family and friends.
JULIAN ROTHBAUM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the department. This scholarship
was established in honor and memory of Mr. Rothbaum by his family, friends, and colleagues.
DR. JOHN J. ULRICH PUBLIC SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in Political Science or Legal
Studies, with public service as the main requirement. This scholarship was established
in Dr. Ulrich's memory by ECU alumni Kyle and Kendall Foster who stated, “He made
a big impact on us and we think he was an incredible example of someone who led a
life dedicated to public service.”
WES WATKINS WATER RESOURCE POLICY AND MANAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to a student in the master's program for Water Resource
Policy and Management or an undergraduate student who is planning to join the Water
Resource Policy and Management program upon graduation. The recipient will be a full-time
ECU student with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. The recipient will be chosen by
the Water Resource Policy and Management Advisory Board or its designee and the Chair
of the Department of Political Science.
A.T. AND ETHEL WATSON FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman at ECU, and may be awarded
for multiple semesters. The recipient must have a minimum 3.0 GPA with a declared
major of Political Science or Legal studies. Financial need will be a consideration.
This scholarship was originally established by Doris McCoy, and has been supplemented
by friends and colleagues.