Women's Leadership Awards
There are four University Women's Leadership Awards which are presented annually to women of the University community who have distinguished themselves through their achievements, service and contributions to the common good.
Susan B. Anthony Scholarship
Sponsored by the Women's Club of the University of Rochester, this scholarship is awarded to two undergraduate women who are of junior status and who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and commitment in co-curricular activities and academic achievement. This need-based scholarship is applied to the recipient's senior-year financial aid package; applications will only be sent to students with financial need as determined by the financial aid office.
Susan B. Anthony Prize
Awarded annually by the Women's Club of the University of Rochester, this prize is given to a senior enrolled in a five-year program (such as the 5th Year in Teaching, Take 5, 3+2, etc.) for her outstanding participation and leadership in extra-curricular activities and academic achievement. The award may be given to current fifth-year students or students about to enter their fifth-year program.
Jane R. Plitt Award
Given to any part- or full-time woman undergraduate student, the recipient of this award displays exceptional leadership and community service on behalf of women. The student must also demonstrate a sincere commitment to attaining equal rights for women through her activities and involvements. Academic achievement is not a necessary condition in deciding who is to be recognized.
Fannie Bigelow Prize
This prize is presented to an undergraduate upperclassman chosen on the basis of her individuality and ability to form and express fearlessly, with conviction and sound judgment, her own opinions on vital topics. She also participates in extra-curricular activities because she sincerely believes in their value to the college community beyond their purely social worth.
Dean Ruth A. Merrill Award
Sponsored by the University of Rochester Class of 1960 "City Girls" -- this award will be presented to an undergraduate woman who has grown up in the greater-Rochester region. The recipient of this award displays community-minded awareness through her participation in volunteer activities that impact and improve the Rochester community. (This need-based award will be presented at the annual Susan B. Anthony Legacy Dinner; applications will only be sent to students with financial need as defined by the Financial Aid Office.)
