Dr. David W. Peters Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Information
Much of Dr. David Peter’s career was dedicated to combating the prejudices of women as less intelligent and unable to be successful in their career. Dr. Peters succeeded Dr. John Preston McConnell as the second president of Radford College in January of 1938. He remained president until his death in 1951. Peters Hall, named for Dr. Peters, houses the department of dance and the College of Education and Human Development.

The Dr. David W. Peters Scholarship was established by the family of Dr. Peters in honor of his many contributions to not only Radford University, but to the enhancement of equal education for women.

Scholarship Criteria

• The scholarship is restricted to an entering freshman in the College of Education and Human Development who is an currently enrolled undergraduate student who has a minimum grade point average of 3.5 and pursuing teaching licensure.
• The scholarship is renewable contingent upon the recipient maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0 with proficient progress toward a degree in the College of Education and Human Development.
• Candidate must not be, nor ever have been, on disciplinary probation or suspension from any academic institution.