School of Health & Human Performance
THE MARGE LEONARD SCHOLARSHIP
Purpose of Award
To honor the memory of Marge Leonard and to reward a current student in the School of Health and Human Performance who reflects the characteristics used to describe Miss Leonard: sensitive to the needs of others, generous, possessing high standards and a love of nature.
Eligibility
- Rising sophomore, junior or senior enrolled as a full time student in one of the departments of the School of Health and Human Performance.
- In academic good standing.
- Demonstrated leadership ability in department, community, and/or youth activity programs (e.g., after school, camp, community centers).
- Be in a program that focuses on developing teaching and interpersonal skills to be used in educational settings serving all ages.
- Financial need may be considered.
Usual Size of Award: $500
Unique Requirements
- May be renewed for up to three years. Recipient must enter the application process each year and be reselected if deemed the most qualified student.
History
Endowment of this fund has been made possible due to the gifts of Ruth Leonard Nixon (sister) and many of Marge Leonard’s former students, colleagues, friends and family members.
Marge Leonard
Marjorie L. Leonard was born on June 14, 1916 in Cumberland, MD. After graduating as a Physical Education major at Women’s College of the University of North Carolina in 1939, Miss Leonard taught for a few years at Erskine College before returning to her alma mater as an instructor in 1941 where she remained until her retirement in 1971. Miss Leonard served as program director for 20 years at Camp Ilahee, a girl’s camp in Brevard, NC and as a faculty member for Woman’s College Junior Major Camp, a most cherished memory of the Physical Education majors who attended WC during the 40s, 50s and 60s.