Ellen Johnson Memorial Scholarship

This application is for Fall 2025.

PURPOSE: This scholarship honors the memory of Ellen Johnson, an Anthropology professor at College of DuPage, a lifelong learner, and educator, and is funded by family and friends of Ellen Johnson.

Applicants must have the following criteria:

  • Applicants must be residents of District 502 (College of DuPage’s district)
  • Have a cumulative GPA 2.5 or higher
  • Have filed the FAFSA for the applicable academic year

Applicants must have completed at least one of the following Anthropology courses:

  • ANTHR-1000 Intro to Anthropology (3 Credits)
  • ANTHR-1100 Cultural Anthropology (3 Credits)
  • ANTHR-1130 People & Cultures of World (3 Credits)
  • ANTHR-1200 Discovering Archaeology (3 Credits)
  • ANTHR-1400 Race, Sex, and Human Evolution (3 Credits)
Applicants must submit a one-page essay discussing how anthropology fits into their future plans. Preference will be given to a student demonstrating financial need.

Award: $1,000

Award
$1,000
Deadline
04/15/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Must submit a one page essay discussing how anthropology fits into your future plans
  2. Which of the following Anthology courses have you completed?
  3. Please upload a copy of your unofficial transcripts from College of DuPage
  4. This scholarship requires the FAFSA for 2025-2026 to be completed. Have you completed the FAFSA for 2025-2026 on studentaid.gov?