The School of Education announces the availability of the following scholarships to recognize high scholastic achievement and dedication to the profession of teaching. The scholarships have been made possible by people involved and interested in the welfare of education. If you think you qualify for any of the scholarships listed, watch for further information. Applications and more detailed descriptions are sent via e-mail to all "teaching intent" students and are posted outside 470 CPS during the spring semester (February) of every year.
All applications must include:
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A newly printed copy of degree progress report
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A copy of current class schedule
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Letters of recommendation from two faculty - required
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A maximum of two additional letters of reference from other persons (optional)
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A short essay stating why you believe you are qualified for the award(s)
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A photo (may be a copy of student i.d.)
JERRY E. BAIRD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This award is made possible by Mary Ann Baird, widow of Jerry E. Baird. Mary Ann Baird is a faculty emeritus of UWSP Division of Interior Architecture.
Admitted into Professional Education Program
Planning to participate in a semester through Office of International Programs
Shows financial need
MARGARET AND HENRY (TINY) BANNACH SCHOLARSHIP
This award is made possible by the daughters of Margaret and Henry Bannach.
REQUIREMENTS:
Elementary Education Major
Student teaching next academic year
Good teaching qualities
High Grade Point Average
ESTHER L. BERNDT READING SPECIALIST SCHOLARSHIP
This award is made possible by Dick Berndt, surviving spouse of Esther.
School of Education Graduate Student
Student pursuing Reading Specialist Certification
Planning to teach reading
DOROTHEA BERNDT – HARJU SCHOLARSHIP
This award was established by Dorothea Berndt-Harju.
REQUIREMENTS:
Admitted to the P.E.P. (Professional Education Program)
Elementary Education major
Graduate of a Wisconsin high school
KATHLEEN BUSS CLASS OF '99 LANGUAGE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
This award is made possible by the sales of the manuscript titled "Creating A Classroom Newspaper."
REQUIREMENTS:
Student in Block III currently enrolled in or completed Education 310
Volunteer experience in areas of literacy
Strong academic performance - financial need may be considered
Shows promise in area of elementary language arts methods
KIM COUNSELL FUTURE TEACHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This award was established by Tommy Bartlett, Inc., in 1979.
REQUIREMENTS:
Admitted to the P.E.P.
Early Childhood/Elementary Education major
Has evidence of service to young children
Minimum GPA of 3.50
Statement of professional goals (to be part of your application essay)
HARRIET COEY DICKMANN FUTURE TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP
This award was established by the family of Harriet Dickmann in her memory.
REQUIREMENTS:
Declared Teaching Intent
Demonstrate leadership, personality, service to society, citizenship and character
Financial need
Minimum GPA of 2.75
JOHN GACH FUTURE TEACHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This award is made possible by memorial fund contributions and Mrs. John Gach in memory of her husband, John J. Gach.
REQUIREMENTS:
Declared Teaching Intent
Demonstrated leadership, personality, service to society, citizenship and character
Shows financial need
Junior status next fall
Minimum GPA of 2.75
GORDON FAMILY MEMORIAL FUTURE TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP
This award is made possible by the Gordon Family in memory of the children of Martin and Belle Gordon.
REQUIREMENTS:
Admitted to the P.E.P.
Demonstrated service to society, leadership, citizenship, character and personality
Sophomore status next fall
HABECK FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
This award was established by Phyllis and Roy Habeck.
REQUIREMENTS:
Admitted to the P.E.P.
Intends to teach at the primary or secondary education level
Demonstrated character defined by reliability, integrity, attendance, promptness and service to community
Financial need may be considered
ERMA HAFERBECKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This award was established by Dr. Gordon Haferbecker in memory of his late wife, Erma.
REQUIREMENTS:
Admitted to the P.E.P.
Demonstrated character
Shows financial need
Preference may be given to a non-traditional student
Junior status next fall
Minimum GPA of 3.0
THOMAS HAYES STUDENT TEACHER MEMORIAL AWARD
This award is made possible by Mrs. Lorna Hayes in memory of her husband Tom.
REQUIREMENTS:
Student or intern teacher next academic year
Demonstrates outstanding merit
ESTHER GAVIN HEGG & ERLING E. HEGG FUTURE TEACHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This award was established by the Hegg family in memory of Esther Gavin Hegg and her husband Erling E. Hegg.
REQUIREMENTS:
Elementary Education major
Junior or senior status next fall
Demonstrated personality, character, disposition, effective verbal and written communication skills
Minimum GPA of 3.2
Essay to include, but not limited to, the following:
a. Statement relating to financial need
b. Reasons for selecting a career in primary education
c. Aspirations
DR. BARBARA INCH SCHOLARSHIP FOR NON-TRADITIONAL WOMEN
Dr. Inch was a non-traditional student. She and her friends and relatives established this fund to honor her retirement in year 2000 after over 30 years of service with UWSP.
Non-traditional, single mother
Sophomore, Junior, or Senior status
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Financial Need
Scholarship will rotate between the Education, Family and Consumer Education, and Interior Architecture departments
JANET RUTH JENSEN SCHOLARSHIP
This award is made possible by the family of Mrs. Jensen.
REQUIREMENTS:
Admitted into P.E.P.
Shows financial need
ROBERT LEWIS
This award is made possible by the family of Robert Lewis.
Declared teaching intent
Junior or Senior status
Priority may be given to students demonstrating financial need
GERALD LOWNEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This award is made possible by Todd Lowney and his family in memory of their father, Gerald.
REQUIREMENTS:
Admitted to the P.E.P.
Elementary or Special Education major/minor
Volunteered for the Association of Community Tasks (ACT) or other organizations
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Include in essay:
a. What does volunteering mean to you?
b. What was your most memorable experience while volunteering?
c. Describe your commitment to your community through service-oriented activities such as volunteer work.
BETTY W. MARTINI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This award is made possible by Harvey Sr. and Harvey Jr. in memory of wife and mother Betty.
REQUIREMENTS:
Admitted to the P.E.P.
Majoring in Special Education
Student teaching next academic year
Extraordinary ability to work with students with exceptional education needs
Minimum GPA of 3.0
THOMAS MCCAIG FUTURE TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP
This award was established by Dr. Thomas McCaig, Professor Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
REQUIREMENTS:
Admitted to the P.E.P.
Declared major in secondary certification area (middle, junior or senior high school)
Evidence of service to others (WEA, church, schools, etc.)
Financial need may be considered
JEFFREY G. MIRACLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Junior or Senior status
Admitted to the P.E.P.
Minimum 2.5 GPA
Must be physically handicapped
OSCAR W. NEALE ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This award is made possible by contributions of family and friends in memory of Oscar Neale.
REQUIREMENTS:
Admitted to the P.E.P.
Junior or senior status in fall; majoring in Elementary Education
Demonstrate interest in incorporating creativity and art education into teaching methodology
Financial need will be considered in event of a tie
Special consideration may be given to student whose gender or race is under-represented in his/her chosen teaching discipline
Shows characteristics of Oscar Neale
- Person of exemplary and optimistic character
- Shows enthusiasm for teaching
- Participates in volunteering activities and service to others
Minimum GPA of 3.0
In addition, student must submit a lesson plan or unit on teaching art appreciation of elementary school children based on Oscar Neale's work in "picture study." Picture study is cited in Peter Smith's "The History of American Art Education," 1996, Greenwood Press. (See handout regarding Oscar W. Neale)
PATRICIA A. AND JOSEPH OKRAY SCHOLARSHIP
This award is made possible by Patricia and Joseph Okray, Jr. of Plover, WI. Pat is a UWSP elementary education graduate.
Admitted into P.E.P.
Majoring in early childhood or elementary education
Demonstrated passion and commitment for teaching
FRANKLIN H. PEARSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This award is made possible by Mrs. Franklin H. Pearson and family in memory of Franklin H. Pearson.
Final semester in fall for student pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education
Priority may be given to students demonstrating financial need
ROHLOFF, ROESLER AND WOLTER FUTURE TEACHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This award is made possible by memorial fund contributions in memory of Hazel Roesler and Nina Wolter.
REQUIREMENTS:
Junior or senior status next fall
Enrolled in the Exceptional Education Learning Disabilities major
Minimum GPA of 3.0
One award every two years
ROSSMILLER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
This award is made possible by the Rossmiller family in memory of Elaine Rossmiller.
REQUIREMENTS:
Majoring in Special Education
Specific interest in gifted and talented or learning disabled
Junior, senior or graduate status in fall
MARY SHOREY SAMTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This award is made possible by Father James Samter in honor of his mother, Mary Samter.
REQUIREMENTS:
Preparing to be a primary grade teacher
Special emphasis on teaching reading as the central approach to classroom instruction
Junior status in fall
Minimum GPA of 3.5
THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP
This award is made possible by the alumni of UWSP School of Education and its predecessors.
REQUIREMENTS:
Admitted to the P.E.P.
Junior, senior, or graduate status next fall
Minimum GPA of 3.5
SIEGLINDE A. SHEAHAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This award was established by family and friends of Sieglinde Sheahan.
REQUIREMENTS:
Admitted to the P.E.P.
Majoring in Elementary or Secondary Education
Show exceptional creativity and dedication to the field of teaching
Demonstrated skills in working and relating to children or young people
Priority may be given to students beginning their internship or student teaching semester
Priority may be given to students demonstrating financial need
THE VAN DRESER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
This award is established by Roy (UWSP SOE emeritus) and Donna Van Dreser (UWSP alumnus) in celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary.
Admitted to P.E.P.
Majoring in Elementary Education with interest in Science and Environmental Education
Student must be student teaching the following academic year
Students receiving financial aid are not eligible
ROGER WOOD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This award is established by Delores Wood, widow of Roger Wood.
REQUIREMENTS:
Admitted to the P.E.P.
Planning to teach at elementary or secondary level, preferably elementary with interest in science
Shows scholarship, leadership and demonstrated ability to teach |
