Bernard & Beverly Murtaugh Teacher Education Scholarship

In December 2016, Bernard and Beverly Murtaugh conceived the idea of creating an endowed scholarship in the Winona State University Foundation through a provisions in their estate plan. The scholarship will benefit and encourage students who are majoring in Education.

Criteria
1. Each recipient must be an undergraduate student enrolled full-time and in good standing at Winona State University (minimum of 12 credits per semester, Fall and Spring)
2. Each recipient must be a declared major in the College of Education
3. Each recipient must be a Sophomore, Junior or Senior
4. Each recipient must have a G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher. However, g.p.a. should not be considered primary criteria.
5. Each recipient must demonstrate financial need, but need should not be based solely on FAFSA.