Eleanor Davis Pinkham Scholarship
$4,000
June 13, 2023
Awards Available:
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- Scholarship Description
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This award is made in honor of Eleanor Davis Pinkham, a Roosevelt High School graduate who went on to graduate from the University of Washington. The purpose of the Eleanor Davis Pinkham Scholarship is to recognize an academically talented Roosevelt High School senior and to provide financial assistance during his or her first year at the University of Washington. This scholarship is given in honor of Eleanor Davis Pinkham, a 1926 graduate of Roosevelt High School. Eleanor studied philosophy at the University of Washington and graduated in 1931.
She went on to become recognized as an accomplished theater administrator at a time when few women were employed in this field. She worked with renowned agent L.E. Behymer and then joined the Los Angeles Civic Light Opera, where she stayed for 34 years, retiring as the managing director in 1974. Eligible applicants must demonstrate financial need, have a 3.3 GPA, and be a US citizen. For more information or to apply, please visit the scholarship provider's website.
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