Social Work Funds
Total funds: 9
Kirk A. Haney Endowed Fund
The Kirk A. Haney Endowed Fund was established by Jim and Beth Haney in memory of their son, Kirk Haney '95, who was a student in the School of Social Work. The purpose of this fund is to help promote social work through providing funding for the School's annual Social Work Day.
Mark Moran Endowed Scholarship in Social Work
Dorothy M. Moran established this endowed scholarship fund in 2011 as a tribute to the legacy of her husband, Mark R. Moran. He played a pivotal role in establishing the undergraduate social work program at Illinois State University. As an associate professor, he also taught at the University from 1971 until his retirement in 1981. He had a strong commitment to the professional development of students majoring in Social Work at Illinois State University. The purpose of this fund is to provide financial assistance to students who are pursuing a career in the social work field. Endowment assets are invested in the Illinois State University Foundation's long-term investment pool.
First Star Academy Fund
The First Star Academy Fund supports the activities, programs and operations connected to the First Star Academy program at Illinois State University. The First Start Academy program is part of the School of Social Work at Illinois State University.
Social Work General Fund
The Social Work General Fund provides support for the activities, programs, and operations, including named commemorative scholarships and awards, of the School of Social Work.
Wilma and Donald R. Haerr Scholarship for Nontraditional Students
Wilma Haerr was 40 when she enrolled as a freshman at Illinois State University. She had vowed to stay home with her children while they were young since her own mother had been forced to work outside the home to support the family after her father left. In 1977, Wilma received her bachelor's degree in social work. Donald R. Haerr had attended Illinois State as a young adult. He completed his degree in agriculture at the U. of I. He and Wilma met the summer after his graduation and married in 1954. Care and concern for the homeless, the poor, those who lack education, and people in general is what motivated Wilma and Donald to establish this fund in 2006 to support students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in social work. Students must be 25 years of age or older. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. Wilma Haerr was 40 when she enrolled as a freshman at Illinois State University. She had vowed to stay home with her children while they were young since her own mother had been forced to work outside the home to support the family after her father left. In 1977, Wilma received her bachelor's degree in social work. Donald R. Haerr had attended Illinois State as a young adult. He completed his degree in agriculture at the U. of I. He and Wilma met the summer after his graduation and married in 1954. Care and concern for the homeless, the poor, those who lack education, and people in general is what motivated Wilma and Donald to establish this fund in 2006 to support students pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in social work. Students must be 25 years of age or older.
Four Strong Women: The Campbell/Houston/Howard/Zosky Scholarship in Social Work
The Four Strong Women Advocates for Social Work Scholarship was established by Dave Bentlin in March 2024 to honor Mary Campbell, Doris Houston, Jeanne Howard, and Diane Zosky for their extraordinary contributions at Illinois State University and in the community.
Mildred Pratt Student Assistance Fund
Mildred Pratt Student Assistance Fund was established by Professor Emeritus Mildred Pratt in 1993 to provide financial assistance to currently enrolled School of Social Work students experiencing temporary financial hardship or need. Awards are granted on a case-by-case basis pending the availability of funds.
Patty Berndt Memorial Scholarship
Patty Berndt's family and friends established this scholarship in her memory to continue Patty's legacy of transforming the lives of students. The purpose of the fund is to provide financial support to social work students at Illinois State University. Growing up, Patty worked with her parents as missionaries in Guatemala. She graduated from the University as a nontraditional student in 1988 with a bachelor's in social work and became a licensed social worker in 2000. She served her alma mater as an instructor in the School of Social Work and as the director of Student Services, including advising students. Each candidate must be accepted or enrolled in the School of Social Work, submit an essay, and have financial need.