Blanche Garrett Memorial Endowment for Scholarship in Media Arts and Design

The Blanche Garrett Memorial Endowment for Scholarship in Media Arts and Design was established in 2005 (and amended in 2012) by Dr. Marilou M. Johnson (`80) and Dr. George Johnson, in memory of Dr. Marilou M. Johnson’s aunt, Blanche Garrett, a graduate of the Harrisonburg Normal & Industrial School for Women (now JMU).

The purpose of the gift is to provide financial resources annually to the rising sophomore with the highest admission score, wishing to pursue their undergraduate degree within the School of Media Arts and Design. To be named a Garrett Scholar, the rising sophomore must have a grade point average of at least 3.25 and demonstrate financial need as determined by the University’s Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. If no rising sophomore applicant with a 3.25 or higher is eligible for financial aid, then the selection committee will award this scholarship to the rising sophomore applicant with the highest overall admission score.