Special Education Funds
Total funds: 9
Special Education General Fund
The Special Education General Fund provides support for the activities, programs and operations associated with the department. The Department of Special Education at Illinois State University is one of the largest and most respected special education programs in the country.
Evelyn J. Rex Scholarship
This endowment was established in 2000 by Evelyn Rex through her estate. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in the Department of Special Education in either the deaf and hard of hearing or the visual disabilities sequence. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Evelyn J. Rex Scholarship was established in September 2000 with an initial gift from the Evelyn J. Rex Trust. Additional gifts from the Trust were received in 2006 along with gifts from other donors. Evelyn Rex passed away in 2009, leaving her estate for the scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student in the Department of Special Education with preference given to applicants in either the deaf and hard of hearing or the visual disabilities sequence.
Special Education Assistive Technology Center
The Special Education Assistive Technology (SEAT) Center fund supports the programs and operations of the Center. The SEAT Center was established August 21, 2001 by the Illinois Board of Higher Education and serves as a center of excellence where partnerships among people advance the knowledge and practice of assistive technology solutions to enhance teaching, learning and living.
Amy's Gift Endowed Scholarship
Amy O'Reilly Fisher was a devoted mother, wife, and educator. She received degrees in deaf education (Illinois State University, 1993) and educational administration (Governors State University, 2002), and her career with special needs and deaf children spanned 10 years. She always went the extra mile to ensure her students received whatever was needed to succeed despite their challenges. The Amy's Gift Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by Amy's family for the purpose of providing financial support for a student majoring in special education, with a preference for deaf and hard of hearing majors. The endowment recognizes Amy O'Reilly Fisher's extraordinary contributions to her students and the community, and allows her legacy to inspire and empower others for many years to come. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. Amy O'Reilly Fisher was a devoted mother, wife, and educator. She received degrees in deaf education (Illinois State University, 1993) and educational administration (Governors State University, 2002), and her career with special needs and deaf children spanned 10 years. She always went the extra mile to ensure her students received whatever was needed to succeed despite their challenges. The Amy's Gift Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by Amy's family for the purpose of providing financial support for a student majoring in special education, with a preference for deaf and hard of hearing majors. The endowment recognizes Amy O'Reilly Fisher's extraordinary contributions to her students and the community, and allows her legacy to inspire and empower others for many years to come.
Marilyn and Ronald Blake Scholarship in Special Education
The Marilyn and Ronald Blake Scholarship in Special Education was established in 2021 to provide financial assistance for students enrolled in a special education sequence. The scholarship supports an incoming freshman, with preference given to students from Bloomington High School or Richwoods High School.
Wanda and Dale Weaver Endowed Scholarship and Fellowship
This endowment was established in 2002 by Wanda and Dale Weaver. The scholarship is awarded to a junior, senior, or graduate student in special education with special consideration given to those in the deaf or hard of hearing sequence. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. This endowment was established in 2002 by Wanda and Dale Weaver. The scholarship is awarded to a junior, senior, or graduate student in special education with special consideration given to those in the deaf or hard of hearing sequence.
Kelli Stackhouse Appel Special Education Scholarship
This endowment was created by Kelli Stackhouse Appel, a 1989 graduate of Illinois State University. The scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in special education. Candidates must have junior or senior standing in special education sequence (60-90 credit hours), have a GPA of 3.0 or above, be a role model among prospective special education teachers, and demonstrate strong potential for future contribution to the special education field. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. Mrs. Kelli Stackhouse Appel graduated from Illinois State University in December 1989. While at ISU, Mrs. Appel was an outstanding student and was appointed as one of the Bone Scholars of 1989-1990. During her first year as a dedicated teacher in the field of special education, teaching children with multiple disabilities, Mrs. Appel donated $10,000 to the Illinois State University Foundation to establish a fund to encourage special education majors to achieve high standards of academic work and professional development.
Alexander Montgomery Memorial Scholarship Fund
The purpose of the Alexander Montgomery Memorial Scholasrhip Fund is to provide financial assistance to a senior at ISU majoring in special education, with a preferable specialty in teaching those with learning disabilities. The scholarship, a restricted account, will be funded through $2,100 in memorial donations. Three annual $700 scholarships will be awarded until such time as the fund is exhausted. The purpose of the Alexander Montgomery Memorial Scholasrhip Fund is to provide financial assistance to a senior at ISU majoring in special education, with a preferable specialty in teaching those with learning disabilities. The scholarship, a restricted account, will be funded through $2,100 in memorial donations. Three annual $700 scholarships will be awarded until such time as the fund is exhausted.
Henderson Preschool Scholarship
The Nancy Henderson Preschool Scholarship was established by Lon and Nancy Henderson in order to provide scholarship assistance to those who are studying Early Childhood Education or minoring in Special Education.