Lauren Gieseke of Shreveport Selected to Receive Sumners Scholarship

GEORGETOWN, TX (03/04/2013)(readMedia)-- Lauren Gieseke of Shreveport has been selected to receive a Hatton W. Sumners Scholarship beginning in the fall of 2013.

The scholarships, which are awarded by the Hatton W. Sumners Foundation of Dallas, are for $5,000 per semester, or $10,000 per year. They are awarded in the sophomore year and are good for the junior and senior years. The scholarships are designated for students majoring in political science, history, pre-law or education. Students are selected for the scholarships based on their academic history, extracurricular activities and leadership experience. Selection for the scholarships includes an interview with the trustees of the Sumners Foundation, which was created in 1949 by former Congressman Hatton W. Sumners (1875-1962).

Gieseke is a history and international studies major at Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas. She is the daughter of Ken and Jennifer Gieseke and a graduate of Caddo Parish Magnet High School. After graduating from Southwestern, she plans to go to graduate school to study either peace and conflict studies or international education and development.

In addition to assistance with tuition, students selected to receive Sumners Scholarships have access to other programs sponsored by the foundation, including a distinguished lecture series; a variety of public policy, leadership and civic participation programs; and several educational and internship opportunities in Washington, D.C.

Southwestern University is a selective, nationally recognized undergraduate liberal arts college with an enrollment of 1,400 students. It is the oldest institution of higher learning in Texas. For more information on Southwestern, visit www.southwestern.edu.