Eunice Speer Scholarship

Scholarship Purpose: 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 scholastic achievement and service to Mu Chapter of Alpha Beta Alpha. In 1987 the library science program was phased out, and fund purpose changed to support library staff and faculty with opportunities to improve their education. In 2007, the University developed coursework leading to endorsement as Library Information Specialists and the fund has returned to its original purpose of providing scholarships to students studying library science. In 2017 the Post-Baccalaureate Program in School Librarianship, moved from Milner Library to the College of Education and selection of the recipients and fiscal oversight moved to the Dean of College of Education.

Major: Library Science - Teacher Education, Library Science

Class Level: Masters.

Department: Dean Of EducationCollege Of Education

Requirements

High School GPA: There is no High School GPA requirement for this scholarship.

Essay: An Essay is required towards applying for this scholarship.

Application Deadline: December

Community Service: There is a community service requirement in applying for this scholarship.

Leadership: There is a leadership experience requirement in applying for this scholarship.

Miscellaneous Information

• Certified teacher intends to complete coursework at ISU for the Library Information Specialist endorsement.
• Student is not being reimbursed for program cost from current employer.
• December deadline is for Spring semester award.

Additional Information

For more information on applying to this scholarship, please visit the Dean of Education website.

Contact Information

Ryan Brown
(309) 438-3964
Campus Box: 5330
Normal, IL 61790-5330