New Scholarship: Dr. Marianne Pennekamp Memorial Scholarship

Dr. Marianne Pennekamp Memorial Scholarship

Fund established in memory of Dr. Marianne Pennekamp, which supports students who are in their senior year pursuing a degree of Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) or in their foundation or advanced year of field education in the Master of Social Work (MSW) program at Cal Poly Humboldt. 

Dr. Marianne Pennekamp built upon her family experience as refugees from the Holocaust to live a life of leadership and service for the rights and capacities of children, families and communities. She did this as a college teacher, writer, community activist and organizer, and as a national leader in the field of Social Work.

This scholarship recognizes students who build upon their personal experience to serve children and families through community organization. The focus will be on Community Resource Centers or a similarly organized physical hub of family-based services. This is a field which Dr. Pennekamp was instrumental in building both locally and in the development of State policy.

 If you would like to contribute please use this link.