Scholarships: College of Education

EMU Endowed Scholarships

College of Education


Scholarship Name	Awarding Department	Scholarship Criteria
Deans' Office
Marsh, Lettie Augustine Memorial	College of Ed.-Dean's Office	enrolled in teacher preparation program in College of Education 3.0 Industrial Technology
Colden, Betty Mitchell	College of Ed.-Dean's Office	undergraduate or post-accalaureate students admitted to College of Education program that leads to initial teacher certification must demonstrate financial need successful applicant may have scholarship renewed for second year if they are achieving satisfactory progress and demonstrating financial need all other things being equal, a first priority will be given to an African-American College of Education Dean shall form the committee
College of Education	College of Ed.-Dean's Office	student in College of Education
Greasley-Mich Endowed	College of Ed.-Dean's Office	junior or senior undergrad plans on becoming elementary or secondary teacher renewable as long as satisfactory academic progress is made toward degree scholarship to pay toward tuition
Hamilton, Theophilus E.	College of Ed.-Dean's Office	full-time enrollment for older, returning studentspreference given to: enrolled in College of Education returning to their college education economically disadvantaged
Kalmbach, Phyllis & Elsie	College of Ed.-Dean's Office	senior student teacher education program exhibits financial need elementary education
Kelley, Frank J.	College of Ed.-Dean's Office	post-baccalaureate student seeking initial teacher certification preference given to male students preference given to minority students 3.0 gpa submit written essay outlining what has drawn them to teaching and why they are qualified to receive the scholarship intent to provide two awards of $2,000 each donor wishes to be involved in selection process
Porter, John W. College of Education	College of Ed.-Dean's Office	full-time enrolled in College of Education initial teacher preparation program African-American preference given to males preference given to a student with a 3.2+ gpa renewable on an annual basis should recipient continue to meet the selection criteria
Robbins, Jerry	College of Ed.-Dean's Office	math major (completed or working toward) admitted into EMU initial teacher preparation program cumulative 3.0 gpa in math courses in instances where multiple applicants meet all of the above, preference should be given to a person who is in the numerical minority among EMU prospective teachers of mathematics on one or more of the following demographic characteristics: gender, ethnicity, handicapping condition, sexual orientation, out-of-state residency
Carson, J & C - Wade McCree	College of Ed.-Dean's Office	special education major mentally impaired major
Barnard, Esther Walker (Educational)	College of Ed.-Dean's Office	minorities (defined as African American, Hispanic American, or Native American) undergrads or post-baccalaureate status admitted to COE for seeking initial certification as a teacher renewable
Bergoine/Annesser	College of Ed.-Dean's Office	female upperclassmen minimum 3.0 GPA pursuing a career in Elementary Ed. (K-6) not a previous recipient of funds from this scholarship members of the Bergoine or Annesser family NOT eligible
Block, Edith Calder	College of Ed.-Dean's Office	early Elementary Ed. majors
Furlotte Twins Endowed	College of Ed.-Dean's Office	upperclassmen enrolled in College of Education Elementary Education Program minimum 3.0 GPA exhibit promise, creativity and academic conscientiousness preference given to twin
Gustine Family Endowed Scholarship, The	College of Ed.- Deans's Office	junior or senior majoring in elementary education single parent good academic standing (2.0+ gpa) financial need as determined by the College of Education may be awarded two consecutive years
Kliza, Dr. Nancy Gay	College of Ed.-Dean's Office	English majors accepted/enrolled in COE minimum 3.0 GPA intend to teach English at secondary level upon graduation married students preferred faculty committee to include donor in selection process
Kontry, Edward & Thomas	College of Ed.-Dean's Office	undergrads or grads minimum 3.0 GPA demonstrate financial need Science/Education major area of study some Polish ancestry
Lake, Marylyn E. Endowed	College of Ed.- Dean's Office	undergraduate or graduate enrolled in Special Education Program 3.00+ GPA preference given to student concentrating in the area of mental impairment provide essay about why the student has chosen this professional area which demonstrates commitment to the field involvement in campus/community activities as evidenced by a letter of recommendation from individual familiar with the applicant's academic work and/or campus/community activites
Lavers, Mary D. (Regitko)	College of Ed.-Dean's Office	COE students pursuing degree and certification education preference given to students in the Secondary Ed. or Counseling Programs demonstrate creativity in fostering learning and possess commitment to children selected by Scholarship Committee
Lyman, Mildred J. Endowed	College of Ed.-Dean's Office	enrolled in the College of Education must be in good academic standing (defined as 2.00 GPA per Records & Registration) student to be inclined to use the visual arts to enhance student learning statement from student of experience with visual arts and how that will improve their teaching and student learning to be including with application
Randall, Georgiana H.	College of Ed.-Dean's Office	minorities (defined as African American, Hispanic American, or Native American) undergrads or part-time baccalaureates admitted to COE for the purpose of seeking initial certification as a teacher demonstrate financial need NOT necessarily determined by Office of Financial Aid first priority to African American when other criteria are equal
Stapleton, Jack & Joanne	College of Ed.-Dean's Office	students in teacher education program at least 60 credit hours at EMU minimum 3.0 gpa essay describing financial need is required and may be used to make a final selection limited to graduates of Livonia or Southfield Michigan high schools
Swanson, Edith Mays	College of Ed.-Dean's Office	applicant in good academic standing in the COE enrolled in COE program that leads to initial teacher certification sophomores successfully completing their pre-admittance sequence for COE may be considered. prederence to an African American candidate although all minorities are eligible enrollment in at least 7 credit hours should exhibit financial need as determined by COE Scholarship Committee preference given to Willow Run High School graduate ensure that any Swanson or Mays family member that applies is considered equally will all other eligible candidates student may receive award in subsequent years
Sweetland Sisters Endowed	College of Ed.-Dean's Office	undergraduate or graduate enrolled in curriculum for teaching 3.00+ GPA demonstrating high need as determined by the College of Education preference given to those from a farm (rural) background
Thomson, Estelle	College of Ed.-Dean's Office	females enrolled full-time degree-admitted majoring in Teacher Ed. training in the COE new or continuing undergrads minimum 3.0 high-school GPA for new students; minimum 3.0 undergrad GPA for continuing students active in the University community as a well-balanced student
Van Hoy, Katherine	College of Ed.-Dean's Office	College of Ed. majors demonstrate financial need minimum 3.0 GPA if student maintains eligibility, may qualify to receive scholarship for 4 years
Warren, Larry & Janice	College of Ed.-Dean's Office	grads majoring in Educational Leadership Program African Americans enrolled full or part-time
Westerman Minority	College of Ed.-Dean's Office	African Americans, Hispanic Americans, or Native Americans (all things being equal, preference given to an African American) admitted to COE in a program which leads to initial teacher certification undergrads or grads demonstrate financial need NOT necessarily determined by the Office of Financial Aid one scholarship awarded per year; renewable for 2^nd year only selected by committee of 3 persons composed of administrator responsible for admission to COE (or a designee) and 2 COE faculty who teach in Teacher Certification Program (Two of the 3 must be minorities.) Dean of COE is responsible for designating the committee chair, for appointing the faculty to the committee, and for establishing the terms of their service
Ferrington, Gwin E.	College of Ed.-Dean's Office	minimum 3.0 GPA demonstrate financial need Elementry or Secondary Ed. majors freshmen NOT eligible
Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (HPERD)
Hemmelgarn, Linda	Health, Physical Ed., Recreation & Dance (HPERD)	dance major 3.0 gpa financial need selection based upon participation in performance, choreography and participation in Dance Program activities
Boughner, Ruth	Health, Physical Ed., Recreation & Dance (HPERD)	female HPERD majors minimum 3.0 GPA demonstrate financial need participate in professional and departmental activities
Bowen, Wilber P.	Health, Physical Ed., Recreation & Dance (HPERD)	HPERD majors upperclassmen minimum 3.0 GPA demonstrate financial need participate in professional and departmental activities
Burton, Fannie C.	Health, Physical Ed., Recreation & Dance (HPERD)	female HPERD majors minimum 3.0 GPA demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid participate in professional and departmental activities
Ewing, Doris Isabelle	Health, Physical Ed., Recreation & Dance (HPERD)	undergrads or grads seeking degree in Physical Ed. enrolled full or part-time financial need NOT a consideration renewable up to 4 years by reapplication can be split between Fall or Winter or awarded all at once
Grills, Marguerite Evans (Memorial)	Health, Physical Ed., Recreation & Dance (HPERD)	HPERD majors minimum 3.0 GPA demonstrate financial need particpate in professional and departmental activities
Harris, Gussie	Health, Physical Ed., Recreation & Dance (HPERD)	female HPERD majors minimum 2.5 GPA selection based on leadership, character, personality, and participation in extracurricular activities
Maher, Katherine	Health, Physical Ed., Recreation & Dance (HPERD)	female HPERD majors minimum 3.0 GPA demonstrate financial need participate in professional and departmental activities
Rynearson, Elton J.	Health, Physical Ed., Recreation & Dance (HPERD)	HPERD majors upperclassmen minimum 3.0 GPA demonstrate financial need participate in professional and departmental activities
Samson, Paul B.	Health, Physical Ed., Recreation & Dance (HPERD)	HPERD majors upperclassmen minimum 3.0 GPA demonstrate financial need participate in professional and departmental activities
Todd, Chloe	Health, Physical Ed., Recreation & Dance (HPERD)	HPERD majors minimum 3.0 GPA demonstrate financial need participate in professional and departmental activities
Special Education
Donnellan, Jill Robinson	Special Ed.	declared major in Emotional Impairment in the College of Ed.'s Dept. of Special Ed. minimum 3.0 overall GPA one or more scholarships may be awarded at the discretion of the Special Ed. Dept. awarded by the Special Ed. Scholarship Committee and may include 1 or 2 representatives as designated by Robert Donnellan
Elliott, Charles M. & Lucy A.	Special Ed.	Special Ed. majors undergrads academic record and participation in departmental activities
Fox, Bessie	Special Ed.	Special Ed. majors
Lowery, James. G.	Special Ed.	seniors in the area of speech and language impaired cumulative 3.0 GPA participate in the National Student Speech & Hearing Association and/or other professional acitivity provide 3 written references express in writing how scholarship would be used if awarded
Ramsey, Martha Horton	Special Ed.	determined by Special Ed. Dept.
Senstius, Julia	Special Ed.	scholarship for disabled students enrolled in Special Ed. Dept. laboratory enhancements, equipment, professional development opportunities for students (i.e., a conference, seminar or workshop) purchase teaching materials, including video tapes and other media faculty research involving student participants
Ting, May (Tuan Wu Memorial)	Special Ed.	students from China or Taiwan enrolled in Graduate Program minimum 2.5 undergrad GPA enrolled in special education program at COE If no student enrolled in COE special education, then student must meet the following criteria: entering freshman to receive award the duration of their studies not to exceed 4 years while maintaining the 2.5 gpa if no freshman, then entering graduate student for the duration of their studies not to exceed 2 years while maintaining the 2.5 gpa if awardee discontinues their education, scholarship may be given to any student meeting academic & ethnic requirements
Teacher Education
Browne, Bess B.	Teacher Ed.	Elementary Ed. majors awarded based on need rather than scholarship
Cleeton, Kenneth H.	Teacher Ed.	selected by University Scholarship Committee based upon recommendation by the College of Education. based on scholarship and leadership
Elementary Ed. (Formerly McCrickett, Elizabeth)	Teacher Ed.	preference given to Early Elementary Ed. curriculum students show promise of leadership contribute in part to own support while in college
Elliott, Wilma Gardner	Teacher Ed.	female undergrads Education majors father is deceased preference given to Lansing High School grads majoring in English or Foreign Language selected by University Scholarship Committee renewable but may not exceed 8 semesters
Estabrook, Eudora P.	Teacher Ed.	prospective Elementary Ed. majors demonstrate financial need
Farley, Bernice Louise	Teacher Ed.	enrolled in Early Elementary Ed. curriculum minimum 2.5 GPA selected by University Scholarship Committee
Fielder, Anita L. & Gordon	Teacher Ed.	enrolled full-time admitted to the College of Education, or an underclassman with declared intent to enter the College of Education and enrolled in a pre-education curriculum pursuing career with declared goals in early Childhood Education or Parent Education. have earned grades indicative of ability and motivation needed for a successful career in their field demonstrate financial need for educational pursuits award is one-time, only, so that other deserving students will be eligible in subsequent years award may be used for tuition, fees, room, board, and books award may not be used for out-of-state tuition
Findley, L. M. (Wade McCree)	Teacher Ed.	enrolled in Wade McCree Endowed Scholarship Program preference given to males majoring in Education
Gorman, Millie	Teacher Ed.	Huron High School grads minumum 3.0 high-school GPA demonstrate financial need plan to become a teacher recommended by their high school selected by University Scholarship Committee may not exceed 4 scholarships during any year renewable annually provided recipient(s) maintain minimum 2.5 GPA
Holmes, Mable White	Teacher Ed.	freshmen show interest in College of Ed. minimum 2.5 GPA
Hood, Carl & Ellen	Teacher Ed.	worthy students who give promise of being leaders in the field of teaching demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid scholarship, while important, shall be secondary to high purpose and dedication to the service of children
Jackson, Adella R.	Teacher Ed.	minimum 3.0 GPA show some leadership ability demonstrate financial need
Kalmbach, Phyllis & Elsie	Teacher Ed.	seniors enrolled in Teacher Ed. Program demonstrate financial need Elementary Ed.
Lamport, Harold Boyne	Teacher Ed.	show interest in or are preparing for the teaching profession selected by University Scholarship Committee
Lee, Margaret R. Esche	Teacher Ed.	Education majors Music of Upper Elementary Ed. minimum upperclassmen demonstrate financial need as determined by the College of Ed. minimum 3.0 GPA
Marshall, Dr. Everett L.	Teacher Ed.	juniors, seniors, or grads enrolled in Teacher Ed. Program minimum 3.0 GPA financial need NOT a consideration; (However, if 2 or more students of equal academic standing qualify, the student with the greatest financial need will receive award.)
McEachern, Mary Jane & Ed	Teacher Ed.	Ypsilanti High School grads Elementary Ed. majors minimum 2.7 overall GPA with minimum 3.0 GPA in major upperclassmen prospective Elementary Teaching Certificate candidate donor would like to take part in selection process
Olsen, Kenneth & Hazel	Teacher Ed.	freshmen in Elementary Ed. preference given to candidates living in this priority order: 1) from Fowlerville or Howell area 2) from Livingston county minimum 2.5 GPA (If student meets all other criteria excpet GPA, GPA requirement may be waived.) if no candidates in Elementary Ed., then Music Dept. may select a student
Palmer, Louisa Memorial	Teacher Ed.	enrolled in Elementary Teacher Ed. Program preference given to students who intend to teach kindergarten
Riddering, Albert A.	Teacher Ed.	earned 25 or more credit hrs at EMU plan to teach minimum 3.0 GPA demonstrate financial need selected by the University Scholarship Committee
Salinas, Mario P. Endowed	Teacher Ed.	Hispanic descent must be admitted to the College of Education teacher preparation program must illustrate financial need, as determined by the Office of Financial Aid preference given to student pursuing an elementary education degree
Tape, Henry A. & Flora S. Memorial	Teacher Ed.	show promise as teacher award at least $1,000
Williams, Otis & Friends	Teacher Ed.	undergrads preference given to minorities in this priority order: 1) Black 2) Native American 3) Hispanic
Wise #1, Margaret E.	Teacher Ed.	preference given to Early Elementary curriculum students selected by the University Scholarship Committee
Daoud, Helen & Tarik	Teacher Ed.	student enrolled in K-12 education or having declared education as a major (if freshman or sophomore) or having enrolled in teacher education certification program after receiving a bachelor's degree Wayne County resident good academic standing preference may be given to students who need to work at least part-time to pay for their education or for whom it would be considered a financial burden to pursue their undergraduate education certification preference will be given to Al Long Ford employees family members (employees, children or grandchildren)
Continuing Education
Fenz, Emanuel (Cultural History Tours)	Continuing Ed.	enrolled student 2.0 gpa financial need as determined by Office of Financial Aid award must be applied either to the Summer European Cultural History Tour or the Adventures Abroad Program any major or minor minority students are encouraged to apply award is not renewable
Dahl, Carolyn & Dennis Continuing Education	Continuing Ed.	student enrolled at off campus EMU Continuing Education Program site enrolled in University degree program available through EMU's Office of Continuing Education