Donna and Richard Gillespie Endowed Scholarship

The Donna and Richard Gillespie Endowed Scholarship was established in 1992 by an endowment from Donna and Richard Gillespie, long-time supporters of Thomas Edison State University. The scholarship is awarded to enrolled students pursuing an undergraduate degree program.

Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for this scholarship, the student must meet the following:

• Academic Level: Undergraduate
• Enrollment Status: Enrolled
• Type of degree/certificate: Any undergraduate degree or certificate
• Other Criteria: None

For more information on determining whether you are eligible for this scholarship, contact the University Scholarship Committee at scholarship@tesu.edu .

Award Criteria: To be considered for an award, the student must meet the following:

• Meet all eligibility criteria described on the respective scholarship's webpage.
• Submit a completed Thomas Edison State University Scholarship Application during the application period.
• Have applied for federal and State (NJ residents only) financial aid through the FAFSA.
• Submit any required supplemental documentation before the end of the application period.
• Students enrolled with the University at the time of scholarship application must have:
  • Completed a minimum of 12 Thomas Edison State University credits, with at least six hours being from Online or Guided Study courses.
  • A minimum Thomas Edison State University GPA of 3.0 at the time of application.
  • Successfully completed a minimum of 66 percent of courses attempted at Thomas Edison State University. Incompletes, withdrawals, and failed classes do not count as completed credits.

Supplemental Documentation Required: None