Communication Sciences and Disorders Funds

Mary K. Keiser Scholarship

This fund was established in 2007 by Mary Keiser, who grew up in Gillespie, Illinois and graduated from Illinois State University in 1966 with a Bachelor of Science in Education in Speech Pathology and Audiology. She is married to Bob Keiser, and they have three children. Mary started a speech pathology program at Ft. Rucker Elementary School in Alabama and worked in Louisiana for several years before retiring to raise a family. The purpose of this fund is to provide financial help for educational expenses, including tuition and fees, for deserving students who will then help deserving children. Candidates must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0, be a declared major in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, and have earned at least 60 credit hours or be a graduate student. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. This fund was established in 2007 by Mary Keiser, who grew up in Gillespie, Illinois and graduated from Illinois State University in 1966 with a Bachelor of Science in Education in Speech Pathology and Audiology. She is married to Bob Keiser, and they have three children. Mary started a speech pathology program at Ft. Rucker Elementary School in Alabama and worked in Louisiana for several years before retiring to raise a family.

Additionally Supports: Keiser Scholarship

Communication Sciences and Disorders General Fund

The Communication Sciences and Disorders General Fund provides support for the activities, programs, and operations, including named commemorative scholarships and awards, of the department.

Hope for Tomorrow Scholarship Fund

The Hope for Tomorrow Scholarship Fund was established by Gerald and Jo Deen Schmidt to help students studying their Master's in Speech-Language Pathology. They feel passionate about the Speech and Hearing Clinic at ISU as they have used the services for Gerald after he suffered a medical condition that the clinic was able to help him with his recovery.

Robert and Frieda Augustine Endowed Scholarship

The Robert and Frieda Augustine Endowed Scholarship was established in 2017 by Robert and Kathryn Augustine. The scholarship was created to honor Robert and Freida Augustine and in recognition of their support of the students in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. The scholarship provides support for students enrolled in any major within the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Robinson/Eckelmann Scholarship in Speech Pathology and Audiology

The Robinson/Eckelmann Scholarship was created in December 2006 with the combined funds of two existing endowments, the Kay Robinson Scholarship Fund and the Dorothy Eckelmann Fund. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarship support for graduate students in the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology (now Communication Sciences and Disorders) and in doing so, honor the memories of two former faculty members in that department. Each candidate for the scholarship must be enrolled in good standing at Illinois State University, be accepted into the speech pathology and audiology graduate program, have demonstrated strong academic achievement, as evidenced by a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and use the award for tuition and fees. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Robinson/Eckelmann Scholarship was created in December 2006 with the combined funds of two existing endowments, the Kay Robinson Scholarship Fund and the Dorothy Eckelmann Fund. The purpose of the fund is to provide scholarship support for graduate students in the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology (now Communication Sciences and Disorders) and in doing so, honor the memories of two former faculty members in that department. Each candidate for the scholarship must be enrolled in good standing at Illinois State University, be accepted into the speech pathology and audiology graduate program, have demonstrated strong academic achievement, as evidenced by a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and use the award for tuition and fees.

Additionally Supports: Robinson/Eckelmann Scholarship

Sertoma Club of Springfield, Illinois Scholarship

The Sertoma Club of Springfield, Illinois Scholarship was established by President Mark Hanson and its members to provide financial assistance to students in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders.

Dr. Ann Beck Endowed Scholarship Fund

The Dr. Ann Beck Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by Dr. Ann Beck and Gary Beck to celebrate and honor the retirement of Dr. Ann Beck. This scholarship is available to those who are studying Communication Sciences and Disorders and focusing on the students self0compassion in their clinical work.