Arthur and Cecilia Stuart Memorial Scholarship

Overview

Sister Mary Alan Stuart, OP created this endowed scholarship in memory of her parents, Arthur and Cecilia. The scholarship will assist worthy, non-traditional, female students in their junior year, who are seeking a Bachelor of Science or Education degree. The scholarship was first awarded in March 1998. Sister Mary Alan earned a B.S. in biology (1962) and Master of Science degree (1969) from Siena Heights, and a Ph.D. in nutrition from Purdue University. She devoted much of her career to improving the nutrition and health of the rural poor in Appalachia, and remains supportive and actively involved with Siena Heights University.