Steven D Bourquin Endowed Memorial Scholarship

The Steven D. Bourquin Scholarship was created by friends, family, coaches, administrators, and colleagues in honor of Dr. Steven D. Bourquin who served UNC Pembroke as a distinguished faculty member, department chair, and dean from 2003 until September 4, 2018. Dr. Bourquin was a full professor and a decorated teacher including being the recipient of the 2016 UNC Board of Governors Teaching Excellence Award. He earned a reputation for being someone who made the study of mathematics fun. He it as a sport and students loved his classes. Dr. Bourquin was lover of college football and was instrumental in bringing football to UNC Pembroke in 2007. He was one of the members of the UNC Pembroke Football Advisory Committee.

The recipient of this scholarship will be a student-athlete majoring in math or teacher education. Recipients need to have been enrolled at UNC Pembroke for more than one year and exhibit the characteristics of Dr. Steven Bourquin, including a strong passion for UNC Pembroke, positive attitude, and a commitment to education. The recipients must meet NCAA Eligibility Standards and will be selected by the Director of Athletics or designee. Preference is for the recipient to be a rising senior with an interest in pursuing a graduate degree and/or a strong desire to become a teacher, researcher, or administrator as a career ambition.