College of Education Funds
Total funds: 17
Eunice Speer Scholarship
The Eunice H. Speer Endowment Scholarship Fund was established in 1974 as a tribute to Eunice H. Speer in recognition of her retirement following 30 years of service to ISU as a library science instructor. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide scholarships to ISU students who are studying library science. Each candidate for Eunice H. Speer Endowment Scholarship must be a certified teacher who intends to complete required coursework at ISU for the library information specialist endorsement. Preference will be given to individuals who are not eligible for reimbursement of program costs from a current employer. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Investment Pool. 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 program was phased out, and fund purpose changed to support library staff and faculty with opportunities to improve their education. In 2007, the University developed coursework leading to endorsement as Library Information Specialists and the fund has returned to its original purpose of providing scholarships to students studying library science. In 2017 the Post-Baccalaureate Program in School Librarianship, moved from Milner Library to the College of Education and selection of the recipients and fiscal oversight moved to the Dean of College of Education.
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 preparation program.
Additionally Supports: The Washington DC Internship Scholarship
Franson-Anderson Memorial Scholarship Fund
This endowment was established in 1995 in memory of Ida Franson Anderson, a 1952 elementary education graduate of ISNU. The scholarship is awarded to students in the College of Education planning a career in teaching. The funds are used to support expenses associated with international travel for academic purposes. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. 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 library for several more years following her retirement from teaching. She was best known for her commitment to her profession, a willingness to share her experience with others, and an uncanny capacity to memorize names and faces. The Franson-Anderson Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a full-time undergraduate student admitted to teacher education, preferably elementary education, and planning a career in the teaching profession. The award may be used to support expenses associated with an international educational experience endorsed through Illinois State University (e.g. student abroad, student teaching, alternate spring break programs, etc.)
Sally Bulkley Pancrazio Endowed Scholarship
This 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 to a career in public education. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. 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 to a career in public 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
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
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 designated by the College of Education.
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 motivation to become an educator, including the importance and value of diversity and students of color in the field of education. Preference is given to students with demonstrated financial need.
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.
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, through the legacy of a scholarship to honor their family.
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.
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. Be doing student teaching in an urban area. C. Be planning to teach in an urban setting following graduation. D. Submit an essay that discusses the candidate's commitment to urban teaching and the importance of urban education. E. Submit at least two references from a faculty member or other individual familiar with the student's commitment to urban 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. Be doing student teaching in an urban area. C. Be planning to teach in an urban setting following graduation. D. Submit an essay that discusses the candidate's commitment to urban teaching and the importance of urban education. E. Submit at least two references from a faculty member or other individual familiar with the student's commitment to urban 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 B.S. degree in Special Education. She taught Special Education for 10 years in Illinois and New York, returning to ISU in 1997 as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Laurie supervised clinical students in their practicum, field based, and student teaching semesters until her retirement in 2017. Her husband, Larry, and daughter, Stacey, are also Illinois State University graduates.
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.
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.
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.
Doing Something Now Scholarship
The Doing Something Now Back-A-Bird Scholarship was established by Christina Gidley in order to provide a scholarship for students in the College of Education with a major or minor in Special Education.