The Mildred Maude Evans '25 Scholarship
Mildred Maude Evans was born on July 16th, 1905 in Springfield, Massachusetts. She went on to graduate from the Westfield Normal School in 1925 with a degree in Education. During her time as an educator she taught in four different states (Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, and California) but eventually settled in San Juan Capistrano, California. At the age of 70, Mildred returned to Westfield State from her home in California for her 50th class reunion. Mildred’s love for the field of education prompted her to start a scholarship in her name at her beloved Westfield State to inspire future students to become educators.
Impact
“Thank you to the Mildred Maude Evans ‘25 Scholarship for the support and continued encouragement of higher education. The donor’s generosity is appreciated as I continued my journey towards my Elementary Education degree!”
-Erin Moore ’19, Elementary Education
“It empowers me to know that my story is validated and inspires people like you to support my education. Westfield State University is supplying me with the educational tools to build a career that will be servitude to young students in Massachusetts.”
-Manuel Morales ’21, Liberal Studies & Special Education
“I will strive to do my absolute best to succeed and make the impact I aspire to make in the English Classroom. This support will not only support me but also and a generation of learners. And for that, I thank you again dearly.”
-Erick Zorrilla ’22, English
“Thank you so much for choosing me to receive this award! It will help in so many ways. I am very grateful and will continue my hard work!”
-Halie Yon ’23, Elementary Education and Liberal Studies