Dean of Education Funds

Total funds: 103

College of Education General Fund

The College of Education General Fund supports the general operating needs of the College of Education at Illinois State University. Educator preparation is a university-wide effort that includes five colleges and enrolls more than 5,000 students. Nearly one-fourth of the 22,000 students who attend the University are enrolled in an educator ...

Additionally Supports: The Washington DC Internship Scholarship

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.

John Joseph Hoover Special Education 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 career to preparing students to enter the profession of teaching special education.

College of Education Excellence Fund

The purpose of this fund is to provide financial resources to support a variety of eductional needs of the college, its three departments of Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction, and Educational Administration and Foundations and its two laboratory schools, University High School and Thomas Metcalf School.

Additionally Supports: R. M. Lee Educational Scholarship

R. Douglas & Janice Luecke Irvine Scholarship in Education

The R. Douglas and Janice Luecke Irvine Scholarship in Education was established in 2016 by Doug and Janice Irvine to support students majoring in Special Education with emphasis on teaching the visually impaired. Janice and Doug met in the spring semester of their freshman year at Illinois State Normal University and married in the summer ...

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 education, elementary education, or mathematics education.

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 undergraduate student (of at least junior standing) in the College of Education with a strong commitment ...

College of Education Global Initiatives Fund

The College of Education Global Initiatives Fund will be used for support of the College of Education international education initiatives. Support may include student travel scholarships, faculty international travel, financial support to visiting scholars, scholarly publication dissemination to international audiences, and other needs as ...

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 teacher for the Niles school district for more than 30 years and as a volunteer for the school ...

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 as an industrial electrician. He was an avid reader and lifelong learner. His son, Ralph E. ...

Bowman Fellows Endowment

The Bowman Fellows was established in 2004 in honor of Illinois State University President Al Bowman. In 2012 the fund was permanently endowed through a gift from John '81 and Therese '81 Rigas to pay tribute to Bowman's legacy as he announced his retirement as president. Under Bowman's leadership, Illinois State was transformed into a ...

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 with a strong commitment to a professional career in public education.

College of Education Scholarship Fund

The College of Education Scholarship Fund was established in 2008 to provide support for College of Education student scholarships.

Additionally Supports: Jean M. Borg Scholarship, Mary R. Borg Scholarship

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 Friends. They all lived in Fell Hall during their time as students at Illinois State University. ...

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.

Ann (Rehn) and Wayne French Endowed Scholarship in Teacher Education

The Ann (Rehn) and Wayne French Endowed Scholarship in Teacher Education was established in December 2014 by Wayne French in honor of his beloved wife, Ann, and their nearly 52 years together. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to students who intend to pursue a career in teacher education. Preference will be ...

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 student pursuing an elementary education degree with a reading teacher endorsement. Kiki had a ...

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.

Bette J. Soldwedel Endowment

This endowment was established in 1987 by a bequest of Bette J. Soldwedel. The purpose of this endowment is to support the educational partnership between Pekin Public School District #108 and Illinois State University.

Bon Accord Award

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 undergraduate student with a career goal to use emerging technology in educational development for ...

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 instilled in them by their parents and their desire to impact students at Illinois State University, ...

Carol T. Benson Endowed Elementary Education Mathematics Teaching Scholarship

The Carol T. Benson Endowed Elementary Education Mathematics Teaching Scholarship was established in 2019 to provide financial assistance to a student majoring in elementary education with a match resource. Preference is given to a student with demonstrated financial need.

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 is to provide funding for Redbirds during their student teaching semester.

Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline Fund

The purpose of this fund is to provide financial resources to support a variety of educational needs of the Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline by providing readily available resources to enhance educational processes for students and to continue staff development and employment.

Class of 1929 Scholarship

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.

Class of 1932 Scholarship

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.

Class of 1934 Scholarship

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 University. Candidates for the scholarship must be full time students at ISU, enrolled in the ...

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. Both funds supported scholarships for education majors interested in teaching English. In 1992 the ...

College of Education Dean's Faculty Development Endowment Fund

The College of Education Dean's Faculty Development Endowment Fund was created in 2009 to provide support for faculty development and professional activities.

Darlene Ann Sargeant Scholarship for Early Childhood Educators

The Darlene Ann Sargeant Scholarship for Early Childhood Educators was established by Rodney Sargeant in 2020 to provide support for a student pursuing a primary/elementary education degree. Preference will be given to a student with demonstrated financial need.

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 Illinois State University's College of Education in 1965 with a degree in social sciences education. ...

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.

Dona Lewis Scholarship

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.

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 World War II and taught a few years at his high school alma mater before moving his family to ...

Donald F. and Mary Cay Hahn College of Education Scholarship

The Donald and Mary Cay Hahn Scholarship was established in 2017 by Mary Cay and Don Hahn. The purpose of the scholarship is to ensure the tradition and legacy of students from rural communities have the opportunity to be educated through the exemplary programs ISU offers through the College of Education. Their desire to focus on recruitment of ...

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 Knoxville High School, and both were valedictorians of their classes, he in 1947 and she in ...

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 associate professor of mathematics education at National Louis University. As a result of her ...

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 who are members of the Student Education Association who have been active for at least two ...

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 where there were many social injustices. She believed that it was unfair that opportunities were ...

Dr. Stewart L. Adams Endowed Scholarship in Teacher Education

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 to students who graduated from any high school in Rock Island County in Illinois.

E. Jay and Marilyn J. Hammer Memorial Scholarship Endowment

The E. Jay and Marilyn J. Hammer Memorial Scholarship Endowment was established in December 2017 by Lyle Barry Hammer to honor the desire of his parents, E. Jay and Marilyn J. Hammer, in their estate to support the Charles DeGarmo Scholars Endowment. Both E.Jay and Marilyn J. Hammer have passed away. This gift is honoring their request to ...

Eitenmiller Family Scholarship in Education

The Eitenmiller Family Scholarship in Education was established in 2021 by Anna Marie and John Eitenmiller to support a first generation college student majoring in education. Anna Marie and John Eitenmiller were moved to establish a scholarship after long and successful careers in education. Their passion for supporting students stems from the ...

Eunice Speer Scholarship

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 ...

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 rural and town schools for many years, attended summer school, and graduated from Illinois State in ...

Ferne Hinshaw-Hardt Endowed Scholarship Fund

In 1987, Darlene H. Baxter Severin, an ISNU '43 graduate who went on to teach 31 years, made provision through a bequest in her will to establish a scholarship fund in honor of her sister, Ferne Hinshaw-Hardt, to assist female students attending ISU, with priority given to graduates of Ridgeview High School with demonstrated need. Ferne had ...

Ferrell Family Endowment Scholarship for Prof. Dev. Schools

The Ferrell Family Endowed Scholarship for the Professional Development School in the College of Education at Illinois State University was established in December of 2013 by Audrey Ferrell. Ms. Ferrell began her teaching career in 1950 after receiving a two year teaching certificate from Iowa Wesleyan College. She later completed a four year ...

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.

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.

Gordon Coupland Scholarship

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.

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.

Greenebaum Memorial Fund

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 parents, Helen Greenebaum and Jacob Greenebaum; and her brother, Henry E. Greenebaum. Elisabeth ...

Heidi Mullejans Scholarship in Education

The Heidi Mullejans Scholarship in Education was established from the Estate of Monica Hege, Daughter of Illinois State University Alum Heidi Mullejans. Heidi Mullejans received her BS degree in mathematics education in 1959 from Illinois State University. Heidi spent the majority of her career as a high school math teacher for Glenbrook South ...

Helen K. Ryan Scholarship

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 Education Association. At the time of her death, she was president of the ISNU Alumni Association. ...

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 '45, M.S.E. '46, grew up in Waverly, taught at Irving Junior High School, and served as principal ...

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 students at ISU and to serve as a living memorial and legacy in honor of her husband, who died in 1979.

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 be enrolled as a new freshman or as an upper-class student in good standing at ISU; have plans ...

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 in 1938 and an M.S.E. from the University of Illinois in 1952. She worked most of her life at ...

James and Kathleen Schlesser Scholarship in Education

The James and Kathleen Schlesser Scholarship in Education was established and an expendable scholarship in 2018 to support student enrolled in the College of Education with demonstrated financial need.

Jared Iman Washington Memorial College of Education Scholarship

The Jared Iman Washington Memorial College of Education Scholarship was established in 2019 by Christopher Marks. The scholarship provides support for students majoring in elementary, middle, or secondary level teacher education in the College of Education at Illinois State University. Applicant must submit personal statement addressing their ...

Jepsen International Scholars Program Endowment

This scholarship was established by Keith Jepsen and his wife Kathleen Dore. Following the attacks of 9/11 they wondered what they could do to support international understanding, and decided that the only long-term solution to the problems in the world is international education. Keith earned two degrees from Illinois State University, a B.S. ...

Jody M. Fitch Scholarship

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. Fitch Scholarship will make a positive impact on young people through his/her service as an ...

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 University he held various positions on the school newspaper, the Daily Vidette, and became its editor ...

Joseph A. Rives and Scott J. Brouette Endowed Scholarship Fund for LGBTQ Support in Education

The Joseph A. Rives '90, '94 and Scott J. Brouette '87, '89 Endowed Scholarship Fund for LGBTQ Support in Education was established in 2016 by Joseph Rives and Scott Brouette. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarship support to a student accepted for enrollment or enrolled in good standing in the College of Education or any secondary ...

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, IL.

Julie and Bob 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.

Julie and Bob Dobski Early Childhood Education Student Impact 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.

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 dedicated their lives to children by striving to bring the best programs, teachers, resources, ...

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 giving to students with demonstrated financial need.

Larry and Barbara Efaw College of Education Student Success Center Fund

The Larry and Barbara Efaw College of Education Student Success Center Fund was established in 2021 to provided support for the programming, operations, and resources for the Student Success Center.

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 Education, Middle Level Education, or Business Education.

Laurie Turilli Endowed Scholarship in Special Education

The Laurie Turilli Endowed Scholarship in Special Education was established in 2016 by Laurie and Larry Turilli. The scholarship provides support for a special education major who has completed their practicum semester and is enrolled in field based or student teaching. Laurie Turilli is a 1978 graduate of Illinois State University with her ...

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 resident of Illinois, and plan to teach in Illinois. Students must have attended ISU for at least ...

Madge E. Bayston Endowed Scholarship in Special Education

The Madge E Bayston Endowed Scholarship was established in October 2013 to provide financial support to students majoring in Special Education at Illinois State University. The scholarship may be renewable for an additional year provided the student re-applies and is selected as the recipient. Ms. Bayston received her BS in Elementary Education ...

Marcella Bunis Stahly and Conrad L. Stahly Endowed Scholarship

The Marcella Bunis Stahly and Conrad L. Stahly Endowed Scholarship was established in 2015. Marcella Bunis, a graduate of Gage Park High School in Chicago, attended Illinois State (Normal) University from 1957 to 1960. She graduated from Salem State College (now Salem State University) in 1974. The purpose of the scholarship is to support ...

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 those wanting to pursue a career in education.

Mary Kathryn Merna-Mellon Endowed Scholarship Fund

This fund was created in 2006 by Edwin Dale Mellon in honor and in memory of his wife Mary, who passed away in 2002. Mary was born in Bloomington and lived on a farm in Merna, a town which was named after her grandfather. She began her education in a one-room, country schoolhouse and fulfilled her dream when she earned her bachelor of science ...

Mary and Robert English Technology Award Endowment

The Mary and Robert English Technology Award Endowment was established in the fall of 2001 by Robert English in honor of his wife, Mary. Bob and Mary met at Illinois State University where she earned a B.S. in English education in 1968 and he earned a B.S. in business education in 1966 and a M.S. in business administration in 1967. In 1978, ...

McMullen Family Endowed Scholarship for Teacher Education

The McMullen Family Endowed Scholarship for Teacher Education was established by Drew Jaegle and Jennifer McMullen-Jaegle in 2016. The scholarship supports a student majoring in elementary education with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to graduates of Dunlap High School, Dunlap, IL.

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 appropriate to review the award and process, and to follow current award and scholarship practices. The ...

Michael A. and Abigail M. Jones Family Scholarship

The Michael A. and Abigail M. Jones Family Scholarship was established in 2018 by Michael and Abigail Jones to provide financial assistance for a student enrolled in good standing in the College of Education at Illinois State University. Preference is given to students with demonstrated financial need. Applicants must submit a short essay ...

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 established by Thomas Lucey in 2024 to honor her heroism.

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 honors them with this scholarship Barbara wants to continue to support others in the College ...

Nancy G. Swayne Endowed Scholarship

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 Nancy G. Swayne Scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman who has demonstrated leadership ...

Nancy and Robert Northrip Family Endowed Scholarship

The Nancy and Robert Northrip Family Endowed Scholarship was established in 2020 to provide financial assistance to a student enrolled in any discipline in the College of Education. Preference given to a student previously identified as a Golden Apple Scholar with demonstrated financial need.

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 University he received a scholarship which impacted his education and his lifelong commitment to ...

Peg and Roy Van Meter Endowed Scholarship

The Peg and Roy Van Meter Endowed Scholarship in the College of Education was established in 2015. The scholarship is given to an undergraduate student who has completed at least 60 credit hours with a declared major in the College of Education. Peg Van Meter graduated from Illinois State University in 1965 and received her Master of Education ...

Raymond Rogina and Diane Cullen Scholarship

The Raymond Rogina and Diane Cullen Scholarship was established in 2021 by the Mayor of St. Charles and his wife, both career educators. Both financed their own educations and would like to help support a high school senior from St. Charles East High School who wants to attend Illinois State University to pursue a career in education. The ...

Rollings Scholarship Fund

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 have had a connection with ISU: Max was a sheet metal superintendent working on the first ...

Roth Family Scholarship

The Roth Family Scholarship was established in 2017 by Leonard Roth. The award supports an undergraduate student in the College of Education.

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 State Normal University and a masters degree in 1942 from Columbia College, New York City. During ...

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 master's degree from ISNU in 1947 in educational administration. Dorothy Jean (Wilson) Hostettler, who ...

Ruth M. Goodwin Scholarship

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 credit hours, majoring in teacher education, with a preference given to those in the 60481 zip code.

Sarah Hazel Buck Scholarship

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.

Sharon and Stephen Hagge Endowment for Innovation in Education

To establish an endowed fund supporting pre-service and in-service teachers with innovative technology that promotes the values of one of the largest and finest education colleges in the nation. The Sharon and Stephen Hagge Endowment for Innovation in Education will allow the College of Education and all of Teacher Education at ISU to explore ...

The Marilyn Sams Memorial College of Education Scholarship

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 the Illinois Outstanding Science Teacher award in 1985-1986. Marilyn impacted so many students ...

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.

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.

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 student and education major with a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at the time of application. B. ...

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 (Normal, IL) and retiring as the first Reading Coordinator for the district. Warren and his wife ...