Dean Of Education Scholarships
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Anne 'Kiki' Wood Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Anne 'Kiki' Wood Endowed Scholarship was established in 2014 in memory of Kiki Wood by her husband, Dr. Jeffrey A. Wood, Dean of the College of Applied Science and Technology. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to a ...
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Barbara Wyne Reading Specialist Scholarship
The Barbara Wyne Reading Specialist Scholarship was established by Barbara Wyne in order to support Graduate students pursuing a degree in Reading.
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This endowment was established in 1987 by Maureen Brady, a 1967 graduate of Illinois State University. The fund is named for the motto of Aberdeen, Scotland, where her mother's family originated. This scholarship is awarded to a graduate or ...
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Caffey Family Memorial Scholarship
To establish an award supporting Scholarship for students pursuing a degree in education. Brandon, Rodney and Gregory, all graduates of Illinois State University, were moved to establish this scholarship because of the importance of education ...
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Carroll and Judith Sigler Educator Scholarship
The Carroll and Judith Sigler Educator Scholarship was established by Carroll Sigler in order to leave a legacy for future educators and honor the careers of both Carroll and Judith who dedicated their lives to teaching. The goal of this scholarship ...
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Charles DeGarmo Scholars Endowment
The Charles DeGarmo Scholars Endowment was established in 1993 by the College of Education to memorialize Charles DeGarmo who was an outstanding student, teacher, principal, and professor. It is awarded annually to a graduate or undergraduate student ...
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The Class of 1929 Scholarship assists deserving students who plan to enter the teaching profession. Candidates must display academic proficiency and a desire to enter the teaching profession.
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This endowment was established in 1982 by the Class of 1932. The scholarship is awarded to students in the College of Education planning a career in the teaching profession.
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In 1984 the Class of 1934 established a fund to endow a scholarship in teacher education. Members of the class were asked to contribute to the fund. At the class's 55th anniversary reunion in the spring of 1989, the scholarship was presented to the ...
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Class of 1937 Scholarship/Ruth Henline Scholarship
In June 1989 the class of 1937 and class of 1939 created two new endowments in honor of the late Ruth Henline. Ruth Henline was a member of the English Department faculty from 1926-1970, serving as the advisor to the Class of 1939 for four years. ...
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College of Education Scholarship Fund
The College of Education Scholarship Fund was established in 2008 to provide support for College of Education student scholarships.
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College of Education Student Persistence Fund
The College of Education Student Persistence Fund was established in 2023 to encourage and support deserving students in the College of Education with demonstrated financial need.
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Delora Mast Endowed Teaching Scholarship
The Delora Mast Endowed Teaching Scholarship was established by Karel Thompson to honor her mother's career as an educator. Delora, a full-time mother for many years, returned to school at age 50 to pursue a teaching degree, and graduated from ...
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Diane L. Arnhold Scholarship in Elementary Education
The Diane L. Arnhold Scholarship in Elementary Education was established by Diane L. Arnhold in 2023 to provide financial support to students majoring in Elementary Education at Illinois State University.
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Dobski Early Childhood Education Fund
The Julie and Bob Dobski Early Childhood Education Student Impact Fund was established by Little Jewels Learning Center in order to provide financial support for Early Childhood Education students experiencing unexpected hardship.
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Dobski Early Childhood Education Scholarship
The Julie and Bob Dobski Early Childhood Education Scholarship was established by Little Jewels Learning Center in 2023 in order to emphasize the significance of Early Childhood teachers.
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The Dona Lewis Scholarship endowment was established in August of 1992 by the friends and family of Dona Lewis. This scholarship is awarded to students enrolled in the College of Education with an intent to teach.
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Donald F. Templeton Scholarship
The Donald F. Templeton Scholarship was established by his family to honor Don's commitment to education. Don grew up in Waterloo, Iowa; attended college at Iowa State Teachers College (now University of Northern Iowa); served in the US Army during ...
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Donald and Gloria Eklund Endowed Scholarship
In order to honor their parents on their 60th wedding anniversary in 2011, David Eklund and his family, together with his siblings (Michael, Julie, and Barbara) and their families, established this scholarship. Donald and Gloria are both graduates of ...
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Dr. Edna Bazik Endowed Mathematics Teaching Scholarship
This scholarship was created in 2011 by Edna Bazik to help provide financial support for students planning to become mathematics educators. At the time of the establishment of this scholarship she was a mathematics teacher, consultant, author, and ...
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Dr. John T. Goeldi Future Teacher Scholarship
The Dr. John T. Goeldi Future Teacher Scholarship endowment was created by the 1997-98 Executive Board of the Student Education Association of Illinois State University in recognition of their faculty advisor. This scholarship is awarded to students ...
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Dr. Marilyn K. Moore Endowed Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established in 2011 by Marilyn Moore's daughters and their husbands, as a surprise, to honor her for her many contributions to the field of education. Marilyn was born on the Southside of Chicago in 1946 and grew up in a time ...
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Dr. Stewart L. Adams Endowed Scholarship
The Dr. Stewart L. Adams Endowed Scholarship in Teacher Education was established in 2013. The purpose of this award is to provide financial support to students attending Illinois State University who plan to become teachers. Preference will be given ...
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The Dr. Tom Crumpler Scholarship was established by Thomas Lucey in order to support the College of Education. Dr. Tom Crumpler was an accomplished faculty member in the School of Teaching and Learning (TCH). His research focused on formative ...
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Dr. William D. Zeller College of Education Scholarship
The Dr. William D. Zeller College of Education Scholarship Fund was established by Mary B. Zeller. This fund was created to provide financial assistance for those studying Education and preparing to teach in high school.
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The Eunice H. Speer Scholarship was established in 1974 as a tribute to Eunice H. Speer in recognition of her retirement following 30 years of service to Illinois State library science. From 1974 to 1987, scholarships were awarded to students for ...
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Evelyn Hanson Durdin - Hazel Hanson Scholarship
Th Evelyn Hanson Durdin - Hazel Hanson Scholarship endowment was established in March 1999 by Evelyn Hanson Durdin to honor her mother Hazel Hanson, who encouraged her to reach her career goals. Evelyn earned two teaching certificates, taught in ...
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Fell Hall Friends, Class of 1961 Endowed Teaching Scholarship Council for Teacher Education
The Fell Hall Friends, Class of 1961 Endowed Teaching Scholarship was established in 2009 as a restricted scholarship. As of June 30, 2012, the fund became endowed. It was established by a group of alumni who refer to themselves as the Fell Hall ...
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Franson-Anderson Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Franson-Anderson Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Ida Franson, a class of 1952 graduate of Illinois State University, and her husband Eugene "Jerry" Anderson. A life-long resident of Niles, Illinois, Ida served as a substitute ...
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Future Educator Award Focusing on Public Education
The Future Educator Award Focusing on Public Education was established by Robert Fisher and Beverly Roberts in order to help those that are perusing education in Special Education or Secondary Education in Social Sciences.
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George Manus Memorial Scholarship
The George Manus Memorial Scholarship was established in 2002 upon the death of Helen J. Manus. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarships for worthy students preparing for teaching careers.
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Glynn-Bowlby Future Teacher Scholarship
The Glynn-Bowlby Future Teacher Scholarship endowment was created in 1999 by Carol Bowlby Glynn and Terry Glynn in honor of their parents who were ISNU graduates. The scholarship is awarded to students majoring in special education, early childhood ...
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The Gordon Coupland Scholarship was created by family and friends in memory of Gordon Coupland to encourage and recognize students who plan to teach. The scholarship is awarded to students in the College of Education.
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Grady Student Teacher Scholarship
The Grady Student Teacher Scholarship was established by Anne Grady in order to assist in defraying the cost of education for majors in the College of Education during their required clinical or student teaching sequence.
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Before her death in 2009, Elisabeth C. Greenebaum of Chicago arranged for a gift to Illinois State to establish an endowment to provide scholarships for students studying to become teachers. All scholarships shall be made in memory of Elisabeth; her ...
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The Helen K. Ryan Scholarship was established by contributions received from Helen Ryan's many friends. Helen Ryan was a graduate of ISNU, a field representative for the Illinois Education Association, the Illinois representative to the National ...
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Howard Paul and Eithal Hanson Curry Scholarship
The Howard Paul and Eithal Hanson Curry Scholarship was established in 2002 through a trust in the will of Eithal Hanson Curry '46. It honors the teaching careers of her husband and herself. Both worked their way through college. Howard Paul Curry ...
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Howard and Naomi Oesch Scholarship
The Howard and Naomi Oesch Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by the naming of the College of Education as a charitable beneficiary through the Estate Trust of Naomi Oesch. Naomi Oesch created the scholarship to benefit elementary education ...
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Hunkler-Stagen Teaching Scholarship
Patricia (Hunkler) and Larry Stagen started their "Pay-It-Forward" endeavor by establishing the Hunkler-Stagen Teaching Scholarship in memory of Pat's parents, Mildred and Ray Hunkler, and her grandparents, Ruth and John Hunkler. Each candidate must ...
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Isabelle S. Purnell Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund for Future Teachers
The Isabelle S. Purnell Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund for Future Teachers was established in 2009 through a bequest from the estate of Isabelle S. Purnell, who died in 2006 at the age of 93. She was born in Mahomet and received a B.S.E. from ISNU ...
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The Jody M. Fitch Scholarship was established by her father, Thomas Fitch, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of science education. Thomas Fitch created this scholarship to honor her memory. It is his hope that each student recipient of the Jody M. ...
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John Joseph Hoover Endowed Special Education Scholarship
The John Joseph Hoover Special Education Endowed Special Education Scholarship was established by John J Hoover in order to support graduate level students enrolled in the LBS1 program. John is a 1973 Special Education graduate who has dedicated his ...
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John Joseph Kennedy Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2007 by John Joseph Kennedy. He graduated from Illinois State University in 1961 and received his bachelor of science degree in education, with an English-journalism major. During his time at Illinois State ...
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Judith A. Bernoteit Memorial Scholarship in Elementary Education
The Judith A. Bernoteit Memorial Scholarship in Elementary Education was established by Bob and Stephanie Bernoteit in honor of Bob's aunt, Judith A. Bernoteit, and her more than 40 years of teaching at Crystal Lawns Elementary School in Joliet, ...
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Karl Schmidt - Glenn Schlichting Sr Scholarship
Glenn T. Schlichting, Sr. & Karl G. Schmidt Scholarship Fund was established in 1999 by the families of these highly effective educators to honor their lifelong contributions as teachers, administrators and mentors to teachers. Both of these men ...
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Katherine McGorray Scholarship
The Katherine McGorray Scholarship was established through a bequest. Katherine McGorray graduated from Illinois State Normal University in 1892. The scholarship is awarded to promising students pursuing a degree in teacher education. Preference is ...
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Larry and Barbara Efaw Scholarship
The Larry and Barbara Efaw Scholarship was established in 2004 by David and Dana Efaw in honor of David's parents. The scholarship is awarded to a full or part-time junior or senior student, majoring in Early Childhood Education, Elementary ...
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Luelle E. Schultze Scholarship
This fund was established through a bequest by Luelle E. Schultz, and was created out of her desire to honor outstanding students pursuing a career in Elementary Education. Candidates must be a senior at ISU with a major in Elementary Education, a ...
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Margaret E. Whitehair and James R. Miller Scholarship in Education
Louis H. Whitehair established a scholarship in memory of Margaret E. Whitehair and James R. Miller. The Margaret E. Whitehair and James R. Miller Scholarship was created to assist student majoring in education at Illinois State University.
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Marguerite Graffy Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Marguerite Graffy Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in memory of Marguerite Graffy by her niece Mardel Graffy. Marguerite Graffy was a Music Teacher and Administrator for 40 years. The goal of this scholarship is to provide assistance to ...
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Michael A. Lorber-Stella V. Henderson Kappa Delta Pi Scholarship
In the 1940s, the Stella V. Henderson Memorial Award was established by gifts from Kappa Delta Epsilon, Kappa Delta Pi Mu Chapter, and friends of Stella Henderson, an alumna and an advisor to Mu Chapter. In 2009, the COE Dean decided it was ...
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Minnie Vautrin Memorial Scholarship
Wilhelmina "Minnie" Vautrin was an ISU alum who was a Christian missionary in China for 28 years. She is known for the care and protection of at least 10,000 Chinese refugees during the Nanjing Massacre. The Minnie Vautrin Memorial Scholarship was ...
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Mueller-Mais Family Scholarship
The Mueller-Mais Family Scholarship was established by Barbara Ann Mais, a 1962 College of Education graduate who had a successful and rewarding career as an educator. Barbara had support and encouragement from her parents, Betty and Hans Mueller and ...
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Nancy G Swayne Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Nancy G. Swayne Endowed Scholarship was established in 2005 by Marjorie Swayne to honor her daughter, Nancy G. Swayne, who passed away in 1998. Nancy Swayne attended Illinois State from 1964 to 1968, receiving her BS in elementary education. The ...
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Norman E. Orr Endowed Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established in 2011 through a gift from the estate of Norman E. Orr. He grew up on a farm near Bloomington, attended Bloomington public schools, and graduated from Illinois State Normal University in 1960. While attending the ...
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Pulaski Transfer Student Scholarship in Education
The Pulaski Transfer Student Scholarship in Education was established in December 2016 by Chester "Bud" and Judy Pulaski. The scholarship will support two incoming transfer students pursuing a degree in elementary education (K-8) or secondary ...
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Ralph E. Grimm, Sr. and Ralph E. Grimm, Jr. College of Education Scholarship Fund
Family members of Ralph E. Grimm Sr. and Ralph E. Grimm Jr. were moved to establish this scholarship to honor the commitment to education instilled in each of them. While Ralph E. Grimm Sr. did not graduate from college, he had a successful career ...
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The Rollings Scholarship fund was created in 2005 by Kaci Sue Rollings, who graduated from ISU in 1994 with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. The scholarship is in honor of Kaci's grandfater Max Rollings (1916-2001). Both Kaci and Max ...
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Roy O. Schilling Endowed Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established by Roy O. Schilling in 2007 to help support a deserving student that plans to become a teacher. Roy began his career in 1935 with a teaching certificate. He received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Illinois ...
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Roy and Dorothy Hostettler Scholarship
The Roy and Dorothy Hostettler Endowed Scholarship was established in 2007 through a gift from the estate of Roy L. Hostettler. Roy L. Hostettler graduated from ISNU in 1941 with a bachelor's degree in social sciences education. He earned his ...
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The Ruth M. Goodwin Scholarship was established in 2004 by Bill Goodwin and family in memory of his wife, Ruth M. Goodwin, a 1943 graduate of Illinois State Normal University. The scholarship is awarded to a student who has completed at least 30 ...
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Sally Bulkley Pancrazio Endowed Scholarship
The Sally Bulkley Pancrazio Endowed Scholarship endowment was established in 2001 by Cecilia J. Ryan-Lauby to honor the career and accomplishments of Sally Pancrazio at the time of her retirement. This scholarship is awarded to a graduate or ...
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The Sarah Hazel Buck Scholarship endowment was established in 1999 with an anonymous gift in memory of Sarah Hazel Buck who attended ISNU from 1914-1915. Sarah Hazel Buck was known in the field of education for her character and ambition.
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To establish a fund supporting scholarships for students pursing a degree in education. This scholarship was started to honor Marilyn Sams, (MS '87) a beloved educator for over 23 years who was known among her peers as the "science guru," receiving ...
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The Nancy L. Kampmeier College of Education Endowed Scholarship
Nancy was moved to establish the fund to support students entering the profession of education. Nancy was a music education teacher for over 40 years.
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The Norma J. Marks Memorial COE Scholarship
The Norma J. Marks Memorial COE Scholarship was established by her loving son, Christopher Marks in order to support and recognize education students enrolled in the Early Elementary Education program at ISU. Norma was an educator for 38 years and ...
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The Verial F. Phillips Endowed Scholarship
To establish a one-time award supporting a current student or an incoming student or a transfer student in the College of Education majoring in Elementary Education and with financial need.
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Urban Teaching Scholarship College of Education
The Urban Teaching Scholarship was established in 2008 by anonymous donors. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide financial support for a senior student who is committed to urban teaching. Each candidate must: A. Be a full-time senior ...
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Warren F. Craig Memorial Scholarship in COE
The Warren F. Craig Memorial Scholarship in the College of Education was established in memory of Warren F. Craig who was an educator for many years. Warren F. Craig was an educator and teacher, spending the majority of his career in Unit District 5 ...