The Harriette B. Sherman Fellowship was created to support non-traditional students who are enrolled in the Department of Community, Agriculture, Recreation, and Resource Studies and who are pursuing studies in the area of Recreation and Tourism Systems. Each year one Sherman Fellow will be selected, provided that qualified candidates have applied.
Harriette B. Sherman
Harriette Barbara Sherman was born in Adrian, MI in 1950. She grew up on her family’s farm in Clayton, Michigan and was one of the few from her area to go to college. As an undergraduate at Michigan State University she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology and a second Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Husbandry.
Throughout her life Harriette had an intense curiosity and desire to learn. After many years in the business world, she returned to MSU at the age of 46 and earned a Master of Science in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism. Just before her untimely death at age 51 she expressed a new desire to study Forensic Science.
Harriette had many qualities that made her special to those who knew her: a wonderful smile that came easily, an outgoing personality, a forward-looking spirit, a keen interest in making new friends; care and concern for nature—plants, animals and the environment; her tireless efforts in support of organizations that she believed in; a love of the outdoors, and a fond appreciation for the arts.
Harriette’s quiet intelligence and lifelong pursuit of knowledge was coupled with an unending desire for women to reach their potential. As such, this fellowship was created in memory of Harriette by her life partner, Mr. Robert Ruigh. Harriette, he maintains, would have be very proud to assist others with a scholarship that bears her name.
To Apply for the Harriette B. Sherman Scholarship
Eligible applicants are:
Non-traditional graduate students
Focusing on tourism and recreations systems
Currently enrolled CARRS students
New applicants to the CARRS program.
Submit your complete application packet NO LATER THAN December 1,
2009
to CARRS Graduate Secretary:
Davis, Diane (STAFF)
145 Natural Resources Dept of CARRS East Lansing, MI 48824-1222
Application letter or essay (justifying your qualifications as related to the purpose and intent of the scholarship; your academic and professional goals)
Updated transcripts (can be photocopies; for new MSU applicants, we can use transcripts in your MSU application file)
Updated resumé
Letter of recommendation specifically addressing student's qualifications and eligibiity for this fellowship. Faculty references preferred.
