Marilyn F Grinwis Gray Scholarship
Music Education and Elementary Education
Scholarship Cycle Dates
Spring: Due March 10 Awarded April 15
Music Education and Elementary Education
Scholarship Cycle Dates
Spring: Due March 10 Awarded April 15
Marilyn F. Grinwis Gray received a BS in Education from the College of New Jersey in 1948 and a Master of Arts in music education from New York University in 1968. She began her professional career as an elementary school teacher in New York and New Jersey and later became a music educator.
Mrs. Gray was a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs in the Southeastern NC District She served as music chair and pianist. As a member of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, honorary organization for women educators, Mrs. Gray served as music chair. She was also a member of the International Music Fraternity, Sigma Alpha Iota.
In retirement, Mrs. Gray volunteered with many local organizations. She continued to share her musical talents as pianist for New Hanover Health events and Christmas activities at Cape Fear Hospital.
Mrs. Gray won recognition for her photography and poetry writing, but her passion was music and teaching. Her desire to help others pursue the same dream was realized in her bequeath to DKG Theta Chapter in Wilmington. A portion of her estate was designated to be used to support college students majoring in elementary and music education. In September 2018 Theta Chapter established an endowment through NC DKG Educational Foundation providing annual scholarships. The first Marilyn Grinwis Gray Scholarships for students enrolled in elementary and music education were awarded for the 2018-2019 school year.
Gray Scholarships, $3,000 each, are available to individuals currently enrolled in Music Education or Elementary Education degree programs at a recognized college or university in North Carolina. This year six scholarships will be awarded. Application must be received no later than March 10, 2023. Awards will be announced by April 15, 2023.
Mrs. Gray was a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs in the Southeastern NC District She served as music chair and pianist. As a member of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, honorary organization for women educators, Mrs. Gray served as music chair. She was also a member of the International Music Fraternity, Sigma Alpha Iota.
In retirement, Mrs. Gray volunteered with many local organizations. She continued to share her musical talents as pianist for New Hanover Health events and Christmas activities at Cape Fear Hospital.
Mrs. Gray won recognition for her photography and poetry writing, but her passion was music and teaching. Her desire to help others pursue the same dream was realized in her bequeath to DKG Theta Chapter in Wilmington. A portion of her estate was designated to be used to support college students majoring in elementary and music education. In September 2018 Theta Chapter established an endowment through NC DKG Educational Foundation providing annual scholarships. The first Marilyn Grinwis Gray Scholarships for students enrolled in elementary and music education were awarded for the 2018-2019 school year.
Gray Scholarships, $3,000 each, are available to individuals currently enrolled in Music Education or Elementary Education degree programs at a recognized college or university in North Carolina. This year six scholarships will be awarded. Application must be received no later than March 10, 2023. Awards will be announced by April 15, 2023.
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