The Mary and Herman MacDougall Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Thelma MacDougall, Class of 1929 from the Westfield Normal School in memory of her parents, Mary and Herman MacDougall. Thelma was the youngest graduate in her class at just twenty years old. She went on to become a teacher and then a school principal. Her scholarship was established to help future educators.
Impact
“Teaching is something that I have been passionate about for years, and the Mary and Herman MacDougall scholarship is getting me one step closer to reaching my dreams.”
-Brandi Richard ’18, Elementary Education
“This scholarship will help with my education more than you know. I am excited that my accomplishments have been acknowledged, especially in the teaching field.”
-Heather DeMers ’18, Early Childhood Education
“By awarding me the Mary and Herman MacDougall Scholarship you have lightened my financial burden which allows me to focus on the most important part of school, learning. Your generosity is what allows me to give back to the students that I will teach one day.”
-Sarah Balestro ’21, Elementary Education
“Thank you so much for awarding me with The Mary and Herman MacDougall Scholarship. Ever since I was a little girl I have dreamed of being a teacher and cannot wait to be in a classroom teaching the younger generations someday.”
-Mikayla Evans ’23, Elementary Education and Liberal Studies
“Thank you so much for awarding me this scholarship for a second time! I am so excited to be able to pursue my education affordably and with a great community of professors and peers. COVID-19 has created so many burdens for my family of two college students and a small business owner, and this scholarship is helping me lift some of the financial burdens!”
-Nicole Erickson ’23, Elementary Education and Liberal Studies
“I plan to pursue a career in teaching in a school offering a Dual Language program after graduating from Westfield State. Your support means a lot to me, I am committed to becoming a teacher and using what I learn to teach children to achieve everything they set their hearts to.”
-Kiara Nazario-Cartagena ’22, Early Childhood Education and Liberal Studies