Laura Houghteling Memorial Scholarship Grant

Laura Houghteling Memorial Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Harvard University
Amount: US $5,500
Last Updated: January 23, 2026

Summary

The Laura Houghteling Memorial Scholarship offers $5,500 to students pursuing careers in elementary or secondary education, honoring Laura Houghteling's commitment to public service and education. Established by her friends and family, this fellowship seeks candidates who embody her spirit, with preference given to those interested in elementary education. Eligible applicants include graduating Harvard College seniors on any level of financial aid, regardless of citizenship or residency status, who demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching.

Overview

Description The Laura Houghteling Memorial Fellowship provides one or two awards each year to students planning a career in elementary or secondary education. According to the Donors’ statement, "We, the friends and family of Laura Houghteling, have established this fund as a means both of preserving Laura’s spirit, and of sustaining one of the visions of social service that she had hoped herself to enact. Laura was committed to the idea of public service, and was exploring careers in women’s advocacy and children’s education. She worked after her graduation as a phone counselor at the Women’s Law Project in Philadelphia and, at Harvard, participated in the Radcliffe Women’s Leadership Conference and was a founding member of the Leverett House Women’s Issues Discussion Group. Her commitment to the ideals reflected by her involvement in these endeavors was only one of the reasons why she was loved and respected by so many people. For her, for us, and in the hopes that something positive can be born of the tragedy of her death, we decided to found this fellowship in her name. "We envision the ideal Houghteling Fellowship winner to be: a person who embodies Laura’s spirit in his or her wide range of interests, commitment to public service, and (especially) caring for young people. Academic achievement and degree of financial need may be taken into consideration in selecting fellowship winners, but the most important factor should be demonstrated commitment to, and qualifications for, a career in teaching. Benefits $5,500 stipend to offset financial burden of continued education or profession in teaching

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Graduating Harvard College seniorOn any level of financial aidAny citizenship/residency status may apply