College Of Education Scholarships
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Amy's Gift Endowed Scholarship
Amy O'Reilly Fisher was a devoted mother, wife, and educator. She received degrees in deaf education (Illinois State University, 1993) and educational administration (Governors State University, 2002), and her career with special needs and deaf ...
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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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Mrs. Kelli Stackhouse Appel graduated from Illinois State University in December 1989. While at ISU, Mrs. Appel was an outstanding student and was appointed as one of the Bone Scholars of 1989-1990. During her first year as a dedicated teacher in the ...
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This fund was established by sisters Dana '85, M.S. '87 and Dianne Ashby, and Jack Lockman, husband of Dianne, to provide financial assistance to help outstanding special education majors meet their educational goals. Dana serves as the Director of ...
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Bansau Trust Fund for Special Education
The Bansau Trust & Scholarship was established in 2000. The Special Education Department will use the annual income in the following manner: to award annually, a scholarship of at least $3,000 to an entering undergraduate or graduate student pursuing ...
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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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Adeline Stevenson Nurse made a bequest through her will to ISU. The fund is to be held in perpetuity, and the income used for the education of students majoring in elementary education. All elementary education major students are eligible for ...
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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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This endowment was created in 1999 by Waneta Sedgewick Catey, an ISNU staff member from 1936-1943 and 1946-1952. In addition to supervising teachers in the one room school major, she also served as Principal of the Special Education school at ...
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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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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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The Nancy K. Daniels Scholarship was established in 2007 through a gift of $2,000 to the ISU Foundation. Nancy Daniels was employed at ISU for twenty years. With the exception of one year, her whole career was spent in the Special Education ...
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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 Dean Hage Memorial Fund was established by family, friends, colleagues, and former students as a memorial for Dean S. Hage. This scholarship is awarded to a junior-level student majoring in Special Education in the teacher-preparation sequence.
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Dean and Gitana Memorial Scholarship in Education
The Dean and Gitana Memorial Scholarship in Education was established to provide financial support to students majoring in Teacher Education.
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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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Each year, the Diversity Recognition Award Fund will provide one-half of the funding for the COE Minority Scholarship for Future Teachers in the Special Education Department. This fund will also provide a minimum award of $500 to a continuing ...
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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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Doing Something Now Back-A-Bird Scholarship
The Doing Something Now Back-A-Bird Scholarship was established by Christina Gidley in order to provide a scholarship for students in the College of Education with a major or minor in Special Education.
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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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The Dorothy Miko Endowment was established in 1999 by Dorothy Miko, who earned her teaching certificate in 1938 and a bachelor of science degree in education in 1963 from Illinois State Normal University. The scholarship is awarded to a senior ...
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Dorothy Pratt Myers College of Education Scholarship
The Dorothy Pratt Myers College of Education Scholarship was established by the Myers Family Foundation (Beverly Nelson and Dennis Myers) in order to honor Dorothy Pratt Myers who had a successful career in the family business of crop protection. ...
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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. Meg Hutchins Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Dr. Meg Hutchins Memorial Endowed Scholarship was created by colleagues, family, alumni, and friends to honor the memory of Margaret Penn Hutchins, a faculty member in the Special Education Department from 1995-2005. Her interests focused on ...
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Dr. Normand William Madore Memorial Scholarship in Elementary Education
The Dr. Normand Madore Memorial Scholarship in Education was established by his son, James T. Madore, in memory of his father. Dr. Normand W. Madore was a professor in the College of Education at Illinois State University for more than 20 years ...
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Dr. Savario J. Mungo Endowed Scholarship
The Dr. Savario J. Mungo Endowed Scholarship was established in 2000 by the Illinois State University branch of the Collegiate Middle Level Association to honor Savario J. Mungo at his retirement. This scholarship is awarded to a senior in the middle ...
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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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Dr. Tina Taylor Family Scholarship in Special Education
The Taylor Family Scholarship for Student Teaching in Special Education was established to financially support those students pursing the special education field during their student teaching.
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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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Egelston Educational Administration Scholarship
The Egelston Educational Administration Scholarship was established in 1978 to honor Elwood Egelston's contribution to the field of Education Administration. This scholarship is awarded to a graduate student enrolled in Educational Administration.
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The Elden Lichty Scholarship was created in 1987 by the family, friends, and colleagues of Elden Lichty. The scholarship is awarded to a graduate student admitted to a masters or doctoral program in Educational Administration or another academic ...
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Eleanor Kong Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Education
The Eleanor Kong Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Education was established in 2011 by the family of Eleanor Kong who wanted to make sure that her life and commitments were remembered and honored in perpetuity. Eleanor came to the U.S. with her family ...
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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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The Evelyn J. Rex Scholarship was established in September 2000 with an initial gift from the Evelyn J. Rex Trust. Additional gifts from the Trust were received in 2006 along with gifts from other donors. Evelyn Rex passed away in 2009, leaving her ...
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Fell Hall Friends, Class of 1961 Endowed Teaching Scholarshi
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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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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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 HALO Endowed Scholarship was established by William Arbogast in order to provide scholarship opportunities for students in the College of Education.
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This Heimsoth Family Scholarship was created in 1987 by Tom Heimsoth to stimulate alumni and faculty contributions to Special Education. The scholarship is awarded to upper-level undergraduate or graduate students in special education, ...
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Hickrod Scholarship Award for Nontraditional Students
This fund was established in 2009 for the purpose of providing financial assistance to adult learners in the master's degree program in College Student Personnel Administration at Illinois State University. Hickrod began her career at Illinois State ...
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Hines Higher Education Scholarship
In 2005 The Edward R. Hines Higher Education Endowed Scholarship was created. The Edward R. Hines Higher Education Endowed Scholarship perpetuates the values exemplified by Dr. Hines- academic achievement, career commitment, integrity, and ...
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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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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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The Hubbard Hickrod Scholarship was established in 1998 to honor Benjamin Hubbard and G. Alan Hickrod. The scholarship is awarded annually to a doctoral graduate student majoring in educational administration with a dissertation in the area of ...
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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 Fu
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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James Duffy College of Education Back-a-Bird Scholarship
The James Duffy College of Education Back-a-Bird Scholarship was established by James Duffy in order to recruit and support future educators who plan to teach in the areas of English or History.
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Janice McElvain Back-a-Bird Scholarship
Janice McElvain is creating a Back-a-Bird scholarship to award students in the Special Education field. Due to the outstanding education Janice received at Illinois State University, she went on to have a successful career as a Special Education ...
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Jannes (Teply) and Dr. Gary Weede Endowed Elementary Educat
Jannes and Gary Weede were first generation college graduates coming from families of modest means. They had to work their way through all of their earned degrees. Jannes taught for 24 years at Fairview Elementary School in Normal and had the ...
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Jean A. Wellman Elementary Education Memorial Scholarship
The Jean A. Wellman Elementary Education Memorial Scholarship was established through an estate gift by Jean A. Wellman in order to provide financial support for those students majoring in Elementary Education at Illinois State University.
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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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Johnson (Marie Struble) Schola
Marie Struble Johnson graduated from ISNU in 1917. Upon her death in 1975, her brother gave the University a long-term note in honor of his sister. The note is worth (at maturity) approximately $32,500. A scholarship in Marie's name is to be ...
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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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Judith Roberts Busey Scholarship
The Judith Roberts Busey Scholarship was established in 2007 by Judith and John Busey to express their desire to encourage college students to pursue an interest in the teaching profession. Judith graduated from Illinois State Normal University ...
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Justin E. Jensen Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was created with donations from family, friends, former teachers, classmates, and supporters from Justin's hometown of Bartlett as well as surrounding communities. Justin enjoyed volunteering with Special Olympics events, ...
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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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Kathryn Oltman Memorial Scholarship
To honor Kathryn Oltman, who had disabilities and was a very treasured member of her family. This scholarship is for the hard work it takes to be accepted and succeed in the Special Education Department at ISU; to encourage students pursuing a career ...
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The Kelley Dennis Scholarship was established in 1993 in memory of Kelley Dennis by her family. The scholarship is awarded to students majoring in Special Education with a long-term commitment to teaching students with disabilities.
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Kelly Endowed Scholarship Fund for Elementary Education
The Kelly Endowed Scholarship Fund for Elementary Education endowment was created in 2003 by Clint Kelly in honor of his wife Sue.
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The Charlotte Corray Kinkade Endowed Scholarship Fund for middle level education was created in 2006 by Charlotte Corray Kinkade. Charlotte Kinkade established this scholarship to provide financial support for students who plan to become teachers of ...
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This program was initiated in 2001 when Paul J. Baker wanted to make sure that the beginnings of such a program were in place by the time of his retirement from the Department of Educational Administration and Foundations later that year. He began ...
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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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Lawson Legacy Family Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Lawson Legacy Family Scholarship was initially established in 2009 in honor of the 60th wedding anniversary of Robert Kent Lawson and Helen Delores Akers Lawson. Robert and Delores met while attending Illinois State Normal University. Robert's ...
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This endowment was created in 2003 by William and Linda Peine Lewis to pay tribute to the excellent education they both received at Illinois State University. This scholarship is awarded to incoming freshmen, sophomores, juniors, or seniors who are ...
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Lillian Scholljegerdes Davies Scholarship
The Lillian Scholljegerdes Davies Endowed Scholarship was established by Lillian's colleagues and family as a living memorial in her honor. Lillian was an Illinois State University faculty member, who served as an academic advisor and an associate ...
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The M. M. Chambers Scholarship was established in 1986 by Ralph Chambers and his sister Doris Chambers in memory of their uncle Merritt M. Chambers. This scholarship is awarded to a graduate student admitted to the doctoral program in Educational ...
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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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Marilyn and Donald Turner Endowed Scholarship
The Marilyn and Donald Turner Endowed Scholarship was established to provide financial support to a senior student graduating from University High School who plans to pursue a degree in education or architecture at an institution of higher education. ...
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Mary Alice Katschke Endowed Scholarship In Elementary Educat
This scholarship was established by Jean and Randy Kaufman and friends in 2009 in memory of Jean's mother, Mary Alice Katschke. The purpose is to provide financial assistance to students at Illinois State who intend to become elementary education ...
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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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Michael A. Lorber-Stella V. Henderson Kappa Delta Pi Scholar
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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Montgomery Memorial Scholarshi
The purpose of the Alexander Montgomery Memorial Scholasrhip Fund is to provide financial assistance to a senior at ISU majoring in special education, with a preferable specialty in teaching those with learning disabilities. The scholarship, a ...
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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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Nan Schuman Klein Future Teacher Scholarship
Nancy Jo Schuman graduated from Illinois State University in 1973, earning a B.S. in education. She taught elementary school for more than four years and continued to take classes at the University to earn her M.S. in special education. Before she ...
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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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Nancy L. Kampmeier COE 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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Naomi (Montgomery) Law Endowed Scholarship In Special Education¿ 5306046
The ¿¿Naomi (Montgomery) Law Endowed Scholarship In Special Education¿ was established by Naomi (Montgomery) Law, a 1965 graduate of the College of Education Special Education Program. She went on to have an impact teaching, administrative, and local ...
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Neal R. Gamsky Assistantship in College Student Personnel
The Dr. Neal R. Gamsky Endowed Assistant in College Student Personnel Administration was established in 2005 by Neal Gamsky, Vice President Emeritus for Student Affairs at ISU. The purpose of the assistantship is to recognize a promising, high ...
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Neal R. Gamsky Endowed Assistantship in College Student Personnel
To establish an award supporting Assistantship. Please reference the existing fund agreement (590-5942) for specifics on background and candidate qualifications.
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The Janet Weldon Noah Memorial Scholarship fund was created in 2005 by James. E. Noah in memory and honor of his wife. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to ISU students planning to become teachers and who are enrolled ...
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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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Odessa Meyer was the first graduate in the educational administration post-master's program, earning the first specialist degree offered at Illinois State in 1964. Previously she had earned a two-year diploma in education in 1938. She also earned a ...
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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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Para-Professional Pipeline P.U.L.S.E. Fund
The Wheeler Foundation was started upon the passing of Charles and Maxine Wheeler. Maxine, a special education teacher and Charles a psychologist, dedicated their lives to enriching and empowering students with learning and behavioral challenges. ...
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Patricia H. Klass-Linda L. Lyman Endowed Scholarship
At the time this scholarship was established, Dr. Patricia H. Klass was serving as professor and chair of the Educational Administration and Foundations Department, and Dr. Linda L. Lyman was also a professor in the department. The purpose of this ...
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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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The Louise Purnell Jones Scholarship endowment was established in 1995 by Louise Purnell Jones, a 1940 graduate of ISNU. This scholarship is awarded to junior or senior students majoring in elementary education.
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Pyrle G. Barclay Endowed Scholarship in Elementary Education
The Pyrle G. Barclay Endowed Scholarship in Elementary Education was established by family members of Pyrle Barclay to recognize her achievements as an elementary school teacher. The scholarship is awarded to an Illinois State University student who ...
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Ralph E. Grimm, Sr. and Ralph E. Grimm, Jr. College of Educa
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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Robert and Karen Walter Special Education Scholarship
Scholarship: Provide financial assistance for two students, who will received $750 each in the Spring semester.
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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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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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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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The William L. and Creta D. Sabine Scholarship is awarded each year to an Educational Administration student who ranks high scholastically and shows promise as an Administrator. William Sabine is a 1931 graduate of ISU, and Creta Sabine was a member ...
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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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School of Teaching and Learning Graduate Research and Develo
The School of Teaching and Learning Graduate Research and Development Scholarship provides support for graduate students working toward a graduate degree in the School of Teaching an Learning (formerly the department of Curriculum and Instruction). ...
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School of Teaching and Learning Undergraduate Scholarship
The School of Teaching and Learning Undergraduate Scholarship (formerly known as Curriculum and Instruction) is awarded to a junior-level student majoring in early childhood, elementary, or junior high/middle school education.
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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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Sertoma Club of Springfield, Illinois Scholarship in Special Education
The Sertoma Club of Springfield, Illinois Scholarship in Special Education was established in 2023 by members of the Sertoma Club of Springfield, Illinois in order to provide financial assistance to students majoring in Special Education: Deaf Hard ...
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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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The Spycher Award in Graduate Reading Studies was originally established in 2007 by a gift from an anonymous donor. No longer anonymous, this award has been created by and is named in honor of Dr. Ellen Spycher (ISU Doctorate 2003, M.S.Ed. 1997, and ...
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The Helping Hand Scholarship for University High School
The Helping Hand Scholarship for University High School was established by Bjarne Ullsvik in order to support 1st or 2nd generation students as they pursue their education at a community college, four-year college or university, or technical or ...
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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 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 Phyllis McCluskey-Titus CSPA Endowed Scholarship
The Phyllis McCluskey-Titus CSPA Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by Ed Manley, a College of Education alumnus and supporter. Ed was moved to establish this scholarship to honor retiring faculty member and program director, Dr. Phyllis ...
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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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Tom and Betty Tegtmeyer Education Scholarship
The Tom and Betty Tegtmeyer Education Scholarship scholarship was established in 2012 by Tom Tegtmeyer in memory of his wife of 32 years. The purpose is to provide financial assistance to graduates of Ottawa High School who intend to pursue a career ...
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Urban Teaching Scholarship COE
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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Vicki Lynn (Crook) Dechman Memorial Education Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Vicki Lynn (Crook) Dechman by her husband of 42 years, Bernard "Dutch" Dechman. Vicki received her bachelor's degree in art from Illinois State in 1967 and her master's from Bank Street College of ...
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Vivette Ravel Rifkin Memorial Scholarship
The Vivette Ravel Rifkin Endowed Scholarship was established to honor Vivette Ravel Rifkin, who dedicated her life to assisting persons who are blind and/or visually impaired. Vivette began reading books to her daughter, Jill, to help her experience ...
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Lawrence Vuillemot laid the ground work for the special education field-based program. He was a strong supporter for programs serving children with disabilities. The fund, established in his honor by friends and relatives, supports an outstanding ...
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Candidates for the James and Edith Aagesen Ward Family Trust Memorial Scholarship must be enrolled as a full-time junior or senior Special Education student in good standing at ISU, have demonstrated academic achievement via cumulative grade point ...
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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 ...
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Weaver Scholarship and Fellows
This endowment was established in 2002 by Wanda and Dale Weaver. The scholarship is awarded to a junior, senior, or graduate student in special education with special consideration given to those in the deaf or hard of hearing sequence.