Kinesiology and Recreation Funds
Total funds: 9
School of Kinesiology and Recreation (KNR) Fund
The School of Kinesiology and Recreation Fund supports the general operating needs of the School of Kinesiology and Recreation. The School of Kinesiology and Recreation provides nationally acclaimed academic programs that foster physically active and healthy lifestyles through exemplary teaching, scholarship and service. The School of Kinesiology and Recreation (KNR) Fund supports the general operating needs of the School of Kinesiology and Recreation. The School of Kinesiology and Recreation provides nationally acclaimed academic programs that foster physically active and healthy lifestyles through exemplary teaching, scholarship and service.
School of Kinesiology and Recreation (KNR) General Scholarship Fund
The School of Kinesiology and Recreation (KNR) Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to students majoring in Kinesiololgy and Recreation in the College of Applied Science and Technology.
Doris E. Henderson Endowed Scholarship in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation
Doris Henderson was interested in only one thing as child and that was to compete in sports and one day become a physical education teacher. She completed a B.S. in physical education at the Champaign/Urbana campus of the University of Illinois in 1954. She earned a master's of arts degree from Northwestern University in 1960. In the 60's she pursued additional post-graduate studies specializing in curriculum and instruction at Illinois State University. Later she became a member of the Illinois State University women's physical education staff. Doris continued her athletic pursuits and was the Midwest Badminton Champion in ladies singles in 1964.
Betty Keough Endowed Scholarship Fund
This endowment was established in 1985 by family, friends, and colleagues in honor of Betty Keough. The scholarship is awarded to a senior female student majoring in physical education, teacher education. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Betty Keough Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 1985 by family, friends, and colleagues in honor of Betty Keough. The endowment supports several different awards for students majoring in Physical Education, Teacher Education.
Additionally Supports: Betty Keough Honorary Teacher Education, Keough Jr. Achievement Award in PE/Teacher Ed
Gina L. Bianchi Scholarship in Kinesiology and Recreation
The Gina L. Bianchi Scholarship in Kinesiology and Recreation was established in 2021. The scholarship supports a student enrolled in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation at Illinois State University.
Physical Education Reunion Classes 1968-72 Excellence Fund
The Physical Education Reunion Classes 1968-72 Excellence Fund supports a variety of student opportunities in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation including scholarships, student professional development, and physical education teacher education program enhancements -special projects.
Mary Alice Behling Women's Scholarship in Kinesiology and Recreation
The Mary Alice Behling Scholarship in Kinesiology and Recreation was established in 2010 by Mary Alice Behling to provide financial assistance to a full-time undergraduate student in the School of Kinesiology and Recreation. Preferences will be given to students majoring in physical education teacher education. From a very early age it was evident that Mary Alice was interested in physical activity of all types, was well-coordinated, and very competitive. When expressing an interest in becoming a physical education teacher, Illinois State University was recommended as the best choice. Upon completing her undergraduate work Mary Alice taught high school and junior high school and coached softball and field hockey. She continued her own education by earning a master's degree and her Ph.D. in physical education, completing her career as a full professor at The University of Northern Colorado.
Nancy Niebur Parente Senior Intern Scholarship Fund
Provide financial assistance for students in the Recreation and Park Administration program's culminating internship experience to cover expenses associated with the internship, including but not limited to travel costs, living expenses, and professional needs.
Brick Scholarship in Physical Education
The Barbara Anne Brick Scholarship in Physical Education was established by Barbara Anne Brick in order to financially support PE majors at the Freshman, Sophomore and Junior level of study.