The Laura Helen Winkel Award For Curious Exploration (Winkel Scholarship application)
WHO is this for?
The Risk Taker. Laura approached the world courageously, asking the question, “why not?” There is a difference between courage and confidence. Confidence often comes with clarity, to which courage is blind. With courage, Laura showed up to new situations with an intrinsic trust.
The Curious. Behind every risk were questions. As she explored the world, her curiosity empowered the wandering spirit within her. She was a lifelong learner; as a Classics student and voracious reader, she spent time deep in thought and writing.
The Giver. Laura had a deep sense of connection to her community, family, and herself. As a daughter, sister, and friend she was attentive and giving to others first. She spent most of her free time accompanying those she loved, and strangers she grew to love.
The Believer. When she was diagnosed with cancer she was determined to be the 1 in 1,000 to beat it. She had an innate trust for the best in people and life. Laura was, quite literally, always knee deep in the flow of life.
The award of between $1,500 – $5,000 is given to female sophomore John Carroll University students who embody Laura’s spirit and is given to encourage courageous risk taking, explore a curiosity, give time and energy to others, or to put towards something believed in. This award can help cover basic needs, gather supplies, or fund resources to put ideas into action.
Any female sophomore John Carroll University student who exemplifies the characteristics as defined above should submit this application.
ASSIGNMENT:
Share your story of curious exploration, with evidence of how you are living out Laura’s spirit as a risk-taker, curious explorer, giver and believer.
Share your story in the way that feels most authentic to you.
