Bayh College of Education

Scholarships

Visit the Dean's Office Scholarship Information

For more information, Contact Dr. Susan Powers at 812-237-2918 or Brian Coldren at 812-237-3131

Bayh College of Education Patricia J. Drake Textbook Scholarship (Continuing Students)

The Bayh College of Education will make available to every matriculating student (freshman and transfer) a $100 textbook scholarship at the ISU Bookstore if the student has taken and met the minimum scores as required for licensure by the Indiana Department of Education on all sections of Praxis I prior to beginning classes at ISU. Each semester, eligible students will also be entered into a drawing for an iPod. Verification forms for all teacher education majors (secondary, K-12, and elementary/special education) will be available on the COE webpage. To be eligible, students will need to have their scores sent to ISU. Information about Praxis I is available at: http://coe.indstate.edu/ess/praxis1req.htm.

Bayh College of Education Patricia J. Drake Textbook Scholarship (Students with Associate's Degree and Praxis I)

The Bayh College of Education will make available to all transfer students who have successfully completed an Associate's Degree a $400 textbook scholarship at the ISU Bookstore if the student has taken and met the minimum scores as required for licensure by the Indiana Department of Education on all sections of Praxis I prior to beginning classes at ISU. Verification forms for all teacher education majors (secondary, K-12, and elementary/special education) will be available on the COE webpage. To be eligible, students will need to have their scores sent to ISU. Information about Praxis I is available at: http://coe.indstate.edu/ess/praxis1req.htm

A. Elwood and Juneth S. Adams Memorial Fund

Recipient shall be a student(s) planning to major in education with a minimum grade point average of 3.0.

Elisha A. Bourn Scholarship in Education

Recipient must be a deserving student who is an Indiana resident with an overall grade point average of at least 2.5 preparing to become a teacher and have reached junior standing.

Teresa Brooks Memorial Scholarship in Education

Recipient must have a declared major in the ISU Bayh College of Education. Must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and demonstrate financial need; preference will be given to a student from one of the following high schools or its successor: Danville High School, Danville, IN or Orleans High School, Orleans, IN.

Patricia J. Drake Memorial Scholarship

Recipient must be enrolled at ISU, be a non-smoker, have a “B” average or greater and be interested in teaching elementary and /or middle school.

Ruth Ann Bourne Elrod Scholarship in Education

Recipient must be a deserving student who is an Indiana resident with an overall grade point average of at least 2.5. Must be preparing to become a teacher and have reached junior standing.

Norma Grosjean Scholarship in Education

Consideration for this scholarship shall be given to a worthy full time Indiana State University student(s) with a declared major in the Bayh College of Education

Norma Grosjean Graduate Assistantship in Education

Recipient must be enrolled in the Bayh College of Education as a full time graduate student, must be making satisfactory academic progress and be in good standing in his/her program. Master’s degree student must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and a doctoral student must maintain a 3.5 grade point average.

Esther Hamilton Scholarship

Recipient must be a woman education major.

R. W. Holmstedt Distinguished Professorship

As a result of a trust left in memory of ISU’s seventh President, Dr. Raleigh Holmstedt, a grant will be awarded to one member of the Bayh College of Education Faculty who has demonstrated a long and distinguished career of teaching, scholarship, and service. The award is intended to be a culminating event recognizing seven years or more of exemplary and extraordinary teaching, service, and scholarship.

Jessie N. House Memorial Scholarship

Recipient shall be a candidate for a graduate degree who has demonstrated academic achievement and who has been graduated from a high school located in Indiana or a surrounding state.

Robert and Marjorie Jerry Travel Scholarship

Eligible applicants shall be juniors, seniors, or graduate students enrolled on a full-time basis and have a GPA of 2.5 or better on a Teacher Education Program on the ISU main Terre Haute campus. Awards shall be made to supplement the cost of international travel related to the applicant’s major or minor area of study.

Dr. Gail Huffman-Joley Scholarship

Recipient must be a worthy full time ISY freshman with a declared major in teacher preparation.  Recipient should show evidence of a good scholarly record with above average grades and also show evidence of experience or involvement with children or youth of a responsible nature.

Barbara Kane Award in Educational Psychology

Recipient shall be an outstanding undergraduate student in the department of Educational and School Psychology who has completed between 60 and 100 semester hours when the award is announced.

Paul A. Kinser Faculty Development Award in Education

Recipient must be a member in good standing, of the Bayh College of Education faculty.  The endowment shall be used for the purpose of promoting the continued professional development of the professoriate.

Dr. Herbert J. Klausmeier Scholarship in Education

Recipient must be a full time undergraduate student with declared major in the Bayh College of Education, must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and must have demonstrated financial need.

J.D. Miller Leadership in Education Scholarship

Consideration for this scholarship shall be given to an Indiana State University student(s) who is a junior or senior education major; should be awarded to a student who has proven themselves to be a leader in education during their student career

Madonna Owen and Linda Owen Scholarship

Recipient should be an incoming freshman.  The scholarship is renewable for an additional three years.  Student must be enrolled full time in the Bayh College of Education (grades K-8), and he/she may be a member of pep band.  Must be an average student with a grade point average of 2.5-3.0 on a 4.0 scale.  First preference will be given to a female student who is an Indiana resident.

Bradley and Tonya Christman Balch Faculty Development Scholarship

Recipient must be tenure tract or clinical faculty wishing to share new knowledge in an educational discipline.

Pansy Beatrice Bryant Walker Memorial Scholarship

Recipient shall be a talented and needy student(s) in the field of education

Richard Willey Memorial Faculty Development Fund

To be used for faculty development.

Dr. Robert O. Williams PDS Educators Service Award

Recipient must be from one of the Bayh College of Education’s partnership schools and must have distinguished himself/herself by the positive contributions that he/she has made toward the success of the Partnership Program. 

Ray Asbury Scholarship

Recipient must be a Terre Haute resident and be currently enrolled at Indiana State University with a declared education major.

Ruth Zenor and Helen Zenor Brez Scholarship

Must be a junior majoring in elementary/secondary education. Shall be a good student. Financial need should be considered but not the deciding factor unless two equally qualified recipients are finalists. May be renewed for the senior year.

Arthur Lucas and Cora L. Chestnut Fund

Recipient must be from Davies County, Indiana and use these funds to obtain a teaching certificate.

DKG-Beta Omicron Chapter Fund

Recipient must be a full time junior in the Teacher Education Program of the Bayh College of Education with a 3.0 grade point average and demonstrate need.

Marian George Memorial Teaching Scholarship

Recipient must be a student of good character and have excellent scholarship qualifications for the teaching profession.

Pamela and Earl Godt Scholarship

Graduate student in good academic standing in the School of Graduate Studies. Preference to student with the highest grade point average on the Graduate Record

Ray and Adelaide Hahn Memorial Scholarship

Recipient shall be a student enrolled at ISU who has a career objective to teach and who intends to major in Education at ISU;  is a resident of Indiana or Illinois; is one of at least three children in his or her family; and had at least a 3.0 GPA in high school.

Hilda Maehling Memorial Scholarship

Priority to be given to a student majoring in teacher education.

Mae McCracken Memorial Scholarship

Must be a Bayh College of Education student from a Vigo County High School with a "B" average and show financial need.

McKinney Educational Scholarship

Must be an ISU student who graduated from a Gary Indiana high school with an expressed desire to become a professional teacher in an elementary or middle school.

Caleb Mills Memorial Scholarship

An ISU senior, education major preparing to be a teacher with outstanding scholastic and leadership qualifications.

Thelma F. Mills Scholarship

Must be an undergraduate student(s) engaged in a meaningful work experience related to their vocational/professional objectives which does not average more than 20 hours per week during the academic year.   Recipients making adequate progress towards a specific degree will remain eligible for renewal.

Elliott and Estelle Nelson and Family Scholarship

Must be a Bayh College of Education student with "B" average.

Catherine Polson Education Scholarship

Incoming freshman in Bayh College of Education who meets the criteria established by the scholarship committee of ISU Alumni Association for Alumni Scholars.

Wayne E. Schomer Scholarship                                           

ISU junior or senior education major, minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Must work at least 12 hours per week on average.  Must participate in leadership activities on campus or in the community and must be an Indiana high school graduate.

Pansy Beatrice Bryant Walker Memorial Scholarship

Established for talented and needy students in the field of education.

Blumberg Center
For more Information, contact Dr. Leah Nellis at 812-237-2330

Fannie Blumberg Memorial Scholarship for Special Education

SAT total scores of 1100 or better and/or high school ranking in the upper 10 percent with major in either the Department of Special Education or the Department of Communication Disorders.

Dr. William Littlejohn Professional Development Award in Special Education

Recipient must be an outstanding student with a major in the Bayh College of Education and be an active member of the Student Council for Exceptional Children.

Department of Communications Disorders, Counseling and School Psychology Department For more information, contact Dr. Michele Boyer at 812-237-3588

Becker Award in School Psychology

Presented annually to the most outstanding doctoral student in the School Psychology Program at Indiana State University

Bonnidell Clouse Research Award

Recipient(s) must be enrolled in a graduate program in the ISU Bayh College of Education, or have completed graduate degree requirements within the award year, or have been awarded a graduate degree within the award year.  The award is to be given for research that emphasized the application of a psychological and/or educational theory to a problem in the classroom or an educational environment.

Liam K. Grimley Professional Development Award

Must be a graduate student in the Psychology Program at Indiana State, specifically student(s) would receive awards for national and international travel related to professional development.  Recipient must honor the professional interests and values espoused by Dr. Grimley.  Recipients who are awarded $1000.00 or more must submit a two page written summary about the award during the semester following receiving the funds.

Barbara Kane Award in Educational and School Psychology

Must be an outstanding undergraduate student in the Department of Educational Psychology and School Psychology with between 60 and100 semester hours when the award is announced.

Merle M. Ohlsen Scholarship

Recipient shall be a deserving doctoral student in counseling or counseling psychology demonstrating financial hardship as perceived by Committee

Edward C. Roeber Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is presented to a deserving third-year doctoral student in counseling psychology.

Margaret L. Rowe Scholarship in Communication Disorders

Recipient shall be an undergraduate student who is enrolled in school clinical practicum in the public schools.  At the time of application the student will be enrolled in, or will have completed, the first course in clinical practicum.  Selection will be based on financial need, evaluation of clinical performance and overall academic achievement.

Hannah Schlueter Memorial Scholarship

This award is granted annually to the senior in Communication Disorders who has achieved the highest GPA in the major.

Dr. Kenneth Walker Outstanding Educational Specialist Award

Recipient shall be a third year educational specialist student in school psychology with demonstrated excellence in academics, clinical skills and professional involvement.

Stella A. Ringer Memorial Scholarship

Undergraduate or graduate preparing to work with hearing impaired.  Otherwise an undergraduate or graduate preparing to work with sight impaired or physically/mentally handicapped.

Cheryl Slaughter Memorial Scholarship

Outstanding dedication to the Communication Disorders Program as well as to students, faculty, and clients associated with the program.  Should be self-motivated, thoughtful and inspiration to others in both words and deeds.  Must have completed at least one semester of clinical practicum or its equivalent.

Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Media Technology
For more information, contact Dr. Sue Kiger at 812-237-4012

Helen Layman Dix Memorial Scholarship

Recipient shall be a Junior or senior in secondary or elementary education having desire and intention to take library science and gain a School Librarians Certificate.   Must show a financial need and have an academic average in the upper half of his or her class. Scholarship is for one year and is not renewable.

Wilburn Elrod Secondary Education Fund

Recipients(s) will have completed three or more years of teaching in a public or private secondary school.  Recipient should be unconditionally admitted to a degree program in secondary education and will have indicated an interested in, or desire to improve, classroom management and discipline in public or private secondary schools.

Joan Jacob Award for Excellence in Secondary Education

This award is presented to an outstanding student enrolled in secondary education at Indiana State University

David W. Pease Award

he recipient shall have completed a student teacher assignment in the fall or spring of the current academic year and have been nominated by one or more professors from the CIMT Department.

Van Til Graduate Student Award in Writing

This award will be given to the current ISU graduate student in education whose entered writing effort is judged best by the Van Til Award Committee.

Educational Leadership, Administrations and Foundations Department
For more information, contact Dr. Will Barratt at 812-237-2900

Anita and David Pankake Scholarship

First preference will be given to full time female students working on a doctorate in educational administration at Indiana State University.  Preference will be given to individuals who have almost completed or have completed their course work and are working on their dissertation.

Dr. Dale Findley Professional Development Award

Recipient must be from the Department of Educational Leadership, Administration, and Foundations as master's or specialist degree level, doctoral, or non degree certification students.  Must indicate how their intended state, national, or international travel would enhance their professional development in educational administration.

Dr. Alfred L. and Juanita R. Harding and Family

Recipient must be an Indiana resident.  Preference will be given to students who Scholarship in Higher Education Administration are current of former residents of Vigo or Sullivan counties in Indiana or who have graduated from a high school in either Vigo or Sullivan counties.  Must be enrolled in the doctorate program in higher education administration in the School of Graduate Studies at Indiana State University.  Must continue to major in higher education administration with a career goal of working in college administration. Scholarship is renewable for a total of four semesters providing the recipient remains in good standing with the School of Graduate Studies.  Recipient must receive this scholarship in conjunction with other grants and awards.

Leland D. "Bill" Melvin Award

Must be a full time graduate student(s) enrolled in an educational administration program of the Bayh College of Education. Awards may be to recognize scholarships, to provide resources to assist student research, or to provide for professional conference participation.  Applicants must submit a letter to the department chairman in which they provide a brief overview of their educational background and a brief discussion as to how the money would be used if awarded.

Edgar L. Morphet Research Scholarship in Education

To be used for graduate research.

Fred A. and Joyce E. Snyder Award

This award shall be made to a student completing a dissertation that adds significantly to the educational administrative body of knowledge.

J. Fred Swalls Award in Educational Administration

Applicant must be admitted to the PhD program in the school administration Applicant must submit a letter requesting the scholarship to the Division of School Administration. Recipient must receive the endorsement of the majority of the educational faculty on duty.  Applicants will be evaluated on scholarship, personal attributes and leadership potential.

Dr. Gregory R. Ulm Endowment in Education Leadership

Award is designed to defray tuition cost for a student entering the Ph.D. Wednesday Residency program in School Administration in the Educational Leadership, Administrations and Foundations Department.

Daniel T. Tanoos Education Leadership Scholarship

Must be a full or part-time graduate student enrolled in the Principal Preparation or Superintendent Program in the Department of Educational Leadership, Administration, and Foundations; a Vigo County resident; preference given for financial need.

Elementary, Early and Special Education Department Endowed Funds
For more information, Contact Dr. Diana Quatroche at 812-237-2821

Michael and Mary Blackwell Scholarship in Elementary Education

Recipients must be U.S. citizens and residents of the state of Indiana.  Must be enrolled full time (minimum 12 hours per semester) and maintain minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Must have demonstrated leadership skills and quality of character.  Recipients will be juniors or seniors.

Mafalda Brooks Memorial Scholarship

Student(s) selected shall be majoring in elementary education at Indiana State University.

Eva Chipper Memorial Scholarship

Elementary education major with an interest in the arts or humanities. Junior, Senior or graduate status

Norma L. Reynerson Davies Scholarship Award in Elementary Education

Recipient must have a declared major in elementary education and committed to a career in elementary teaching.  Must be an incoming senior and have a cumulative 3.5 grade point average on a 4. 0 scale.

Susie Thurman Dewey Scholarship in Elementary Education

Consideration for this scholarship shall be given to an Indiana State University student who has declared a major in education.  Student must maintain a minimum of 3.0 GPA.

Margaret Ann Gantner Scholarship

Must be a female and a bona fide resident of Vigo County, Indiana that is in training to teach in elementary education.

Dr. Vanita Gibbs Scholarship

An ISU student majoring in elementary education who demonstrates great enthusiasm  for learning and shows promise to be an innovative thinker in attending to the individual needs of the students.

Lela Meres Gill Memorial Scholarship

Unqualified admission to Indiana State University. Career interest in elementary education.  Personal and intellectual qualities considered by the committee to be worthy of scholarship consideration. Upon satisfactory academic progress of a recipient, the committee can recommend renewal of the scholarship.

Vivian L. Jones and Daisy Marvel Scholarship

To be granted to a graduate student who is pursuing or intends to pursue an advanced degree and who is conducting or intending to conduct a worthwhile project or research study and has achieved previous certification in elementary education, successful teaching experience at the elementary level, and has formulated a plan of graduate study which shall include a project or research study calculated to achieve improvement in the quality of elementary education, Funds for education and research expenses, including books, tuition, and fees, but not personal expenses.  No discrimination based on gender, race, religion, etc.

Sylvia S. Laska Memorial Scholarship

Major in early childhood education, (2) Preference to minority students and/or women students who graduated from a high school in Vigo County.

The William J. Linville Scholarship in Elementary Education

Consideration for this scholarship shall be given to an Indiana State University student(s) who meets the following criteria: must major in elementary education; must be preparing to student teach during the fall or spring semester; and must show financial need

Israel R. and Amanda L. Love Memorial Scholarship

Young woman who has finished her freshman year in preparation for teaching at the elementary level in the state of Indiana.  Recipient must have earned a 2.5 grade point average.  Must be involved in school activities, and be in need of financial assistance.

Jean Vrydagh Luce Endowment

Income from the endowment will be used to further the best interest of the Special Education Program

John Luce Endowed Award

Consideration for expenditures from the John Luce Endowed Award shall be based on the needs of the Special Education Program.

Ione Shaul Nehf Memorial Scholarship

Recipient shall be an ISU student enrolled in pre-school or lower elementary curriculum. 

Donald and Joyce Ottinger Award

Recipient(s) will be selected based on creative approached in elementary teaching. Applicant must demonstrate creativity while student teaching or may submit an original proposal for a project or method to be used during future student teaching.

Linda Owens Parker Scholarship

A worthy ISU student enrolled in special education who plans to be a classroom teacher. Senior or incoming student preferred.

Pearman Sharp Endowed Scholarship

Must be a worthy student in the upperclassman and graduate level. First preference will be given to students pursuing a major in elementary and early childhood education with an endorsement in reading.

Otto J. Shipla Endowment

Award is for outstanding performance in Elementary student-teaching. Student must have done Elementary student-teaching in ISU program in Knox, Sullivan or Davies Counties.

Lloyd N. Smith Memorial Scholarship

Must be a full time student at ISU with declared major in elementary education. Minimum 3.0 grade point average. Evidence of financial need.

Sycamore Sisters Scholarship

Recipient shall be an ISU undergraduate or graduate student majoring in elementary education. Demonstrating innovative use of drama, music, or art in the teaching of language arts.

Edgar M. Tanruther Scholarship

Shall be awarded to a junior or senior in elementary education.

Mary E. White Elementary Teacher Scholarship

This award will recognize students for outstanding performance in the elementary educator preparation program.

Dr. Doris William Outstanding Student Teacher Award in Special Education

Recipient(s) shall be an ISU student(s) who is majoring in special education and who has demonstrated outstanding performance in student teaching. Recipient(s) shall be selected based on academic achievement and exhibited promise of becoming an outstanding teacher(s) of special education.

Juliette Phillip Wilson Endowed Scholarship in Elementary Education

Student must have declared a major in Elementary Education and maintain a minimum of 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given for financial need and for a female student.

To make a contribution to any fund listed here, please contact Karen O’Rourke, director of Development, Bayh College of Education, 812-237-8727 or by email at korourke1@indstatefoundation.org

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