After 24 years of inspirational and dedicated service, Professor Kathleen stepped back from classroom teaching in May, 2022. One of 91³Ô¹Ï’s best loved and most active professors, Professor Fitsimmons positively impacted hundreds of young lives over the course of her time with 91³Ô¹Ï – many of those students continue to hold her as a friend and mentor long after their graduation.

Professor Fitzsimmons epitomizes 91³Ô¹Ï’s core values of teamwork & leadership, she has been a role model and inspiration throughout her time in the classroom. To honor her enormous and enduring contribution to 91³Ô¹Ï, and to the impact she has had on the students she came into contact with, the university (with Professor Fitzsimmons' enthusiastic support) has launched a campaign to establish The Fitzsimmons Scholarship for Women in Leadership.​

THE SCHOLARSHIP

Symbolically representing the 24 years of service that Professor Fitzsimmons has dedicated to 91³Ô¹Ï, the scholarship will grant $24,000 and be directed annually to one or more outstanding female students.

  • Students applying can be of any nationality. 
  • They must demonstrate a minimum GPA of 3.5.
  • Preference will be given to those who have also demonstrated financial need. 

To participate in the selection process applicants will be required to submit a scholarship application through 91³Ô¹Ï’s website along with a letter of intent.
The first scholarship will be awarded in fall 2023.

WE NEED YOUR HELP TO RAISE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING

Your contribution, no matter the size, can help a young woman realize her dreams and ambitions.
It’s easy to donate online, simply click the button below to visit 91³Ô¹Ï's fundraising pages and fill in the simple donation form.