Jose and Dorothy D'Arruda Scholarship

The Donors wish to express their belief in the advantages of higher education and the University of North Carolina at Pembroke in particular by establishing a scholarship that will provide incentive and support to young people who are entering the sciences. As a longtime Professor of Physics and Chair of the Physical Science Department, Dr. Jose D’Arruda has an obvious attachment to his area of study. His friend and partner since the age of 16, Dorothy D’Arruda holds two degrees from UNCP and taught high school level science for many years. Both of these donors are lovers of the logic of science and have devoted a large part of their lives to the art of teaching. In the hope that they might instill a sense of wonder and pleasure at the principles of nature and encourage a sense of awe at the order and beauty contained in the universe, the D’Arrudas have made this commitment to education at UNCP. The recipient of The Jose and Dorothy D’Arruda Endowed Scholarship will be an incoming or current student with a major (or an intent to major) in Physics. Recipients must maintain a minimum of 3.0 GPA and be full-time undergraduate students. The award will be made in any year of study and is renewable.