(last updated 10/07/08)
Allie Heid Brandt Memorial Scholarship
| Criteria: |
First preference to female junior or senior education major with a 3.0 QPA who has demonstrated teaching potential and financial need. Northern Allegeny County resident and females preferred, but others will be considered. |
| Amount: |
$1,000, renewable |
| Contact: |
College of Education, 105 McKay, 724-738-2007. Click here for application. |
| Deadline: |
March 15 |
Lily Ray Byers Scholarship
| Criteria: |
Education major who has achieved academic excellence. |
| Amount: |
$900. (2 per year) |
| Contact: |
College of Education, 105 McKay, 724-738-2007. |
| Deadline: |
March 15 |
Lorancie Byers Scholarship
| Criteria: |
Education major who has achieved academic excellence. |
| Amount: |
$900. (2 per year) |
| Contact: |
College of Education, 105 McKay, 724-738-2007. |
| Deadline: |
March 15 |
Sadie Lindey Carey Scholarship
| Criteria: |
Students must be pursuing a degree in teacher education, have a minimum status of a second semester sophomore at the time of application, a minimum of 3.00 cumulative QPA. Must demonstrate financial need. |
| Amount: |
$400 |
| Contact: |
College of Education, 105 McKay, 724-738-2007. Click here for application. |
| Deadline: |
March 15 |
Duane and Dorothy Conway Scholarship
| Criteria: |
Awarded to a Sophomore, Junior or Senior education major. Renewable at the discretion of the College. |
| Amount: |
$1000 |
| Contact: |
College of Education, 105 McKay, 724-738-2007. |
| Deadline: |
March 15 |
Class of '43 Scholarship
| Criteria: |
Education major who has completed 75 credits with a 3.0 QPA. Must demonstrate financial need. |
| Amount: |
$500 - $1000 |
| Contact: |
College of Education, 105 McKay, 724-738-2007. Click here for application. |
| Deadline: |
March 15 |
Class of '57 Scholarship
| Criteria: |
Education major, must have completed 45 credit hours and have exhibited significant service and/or contribution to SRU and/or surrounding communities. Undergraduate applicants must have at least a 3.0 QPA and Graduate applicants must have at least a 3.5 QPA. |
| Amount: |
$500 |
| Contact: |
College of Education, 105 McKay, 724-738-2007. Click here for application. |
| Deadline: |
March 15 |
Helen R. Ferguson Scholarship
| Criteria: |
Junior or senior elementary education major with a 3.0 QPA. |
| Amount: |
$1000 |
| Contact: |
Department of elementary education/early childhood education, 724-738-2042 |
| Deadline: |
March 15 |
Lisa Graham Hanrahan Scholarship
| Criteria: |
Junior or senior elementary, secondary or physical education major with a minimum of a 3.0 to 3.25 QPA. |
| Amount: |
$1,250 |
| Contact: |
Click here to access a printable application. Slippery Rock University Foundation, 100 Old Main, 724-738-2047. |
| Deadline: |
March 15 |
Hockenberry Memorial Scholarship
| Criteria: |
Upper-class student with a 3.0 QPA and in good standing in the College of Education. First preference to a student from Moniteau or Slippery Rock High Schools. |
| Amount: |
$1,000 |
| Contact: |
College of Education, 105 McKay, 724-738-2007. Click here for application. |
| Deadline: |
March 15 |
International Experience Award
| Criteria: |
Elementary Education major (1st major) with a QPA of 3.0 or higher who is a 1) senior doing an international student teaching experience, or 2) junior doing an international field experience, or 3) sophomore or higher standing taking an international field base course. |
| Amount: |
varies |
| Contact: |
Dr. Thomas Gordon, Elementary Education Department, 112 McKay Education Building, 724-738-2298. |
| Deadline: |
March 15 |
Ann Liedel-Rice Urban Award
| Criteria: |
Senior with a QPA of 3.0 or higher who is teaching in the urban student teaching program. Students must be Elementary/Early Childhood Education Major. |
| Amount: |
$500 |
| Contact: |
Department of Elementary Education/Early Childhood Education, 104 McKay Education Building, 724-738-2042. |
| Deadline: |
October 15 (for spring awards)
March 15 (for fall awards) |
Louis Rossi Education Scholarship
| Criteria: |
Junior or senior elementary education major who has earned a minimum 3.0 QPA and has financial need. Scholarship is renewable if a 3.0 is maintained. First preference, male student. |
| Amount: |
$1000 |
| Contact: |
Department of Elementary Education/Early Childhood Education, 104 McKay, 724-738-2042 |
| Deadline: |
March 15 |
Miller and Steele Student Teacher's Fund
| Criteria: |
Senior education major who will be student teaching in the upcoming semester.
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| Amount: |
$660
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| Contact: |
Click here to access a printable application. Dr. Edwin Christmann, Secondary Education Department, 217 McKay, 724-738-2041
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| Deadline: |
April 15 for Fall Award
November 15 for Spring Award |
Catherine Morsink Scholarship
| Criteria: |
Full-time students in the College of Education seeking certification to teach K-12. At least 3.25 QPA, with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in the teaching profession as evidenced by strong volunteer or practicum experiences and has financial need. Preference will be given to students with interest or experience in multiple cultures, exceptionalities, or non-traditional students. |
| Amount: |
$500, renewable |
| Contact: |
College of Education, 105 McKay,724-738-2007. Click here for application. |
| Deadline: |
March 15 |
Sara Belle Eakin Riddle Memorial Scholarship
| Criteria: |
Senior elementary education major with financial need and has shown academic excellence. |
| Amount: |
$500 |
| Contact: |
Elementary Education Department/Early Childhood, 104 McKay Education Building, 724-738-2042. |
| Deadline: |
March 15, 2008 |
Samuel G. Sava Scholarship for Elementary Education
| Criteria: |
Elementary education majors who are juniors at time of application and will be a senior class standing when awarded (minimum completion of 90 credits) with at least at 3.0 QPA. Must demonstrate financial need and evidence of exceptional potential as an educator. |
| Amount: |
the value of in state tuition |
| Contact: |
Chairperson, Elementary Education Department, 104 McKay Education Building, 724-738-2042. |
| Deadline: |
March 15 |
The Scholarship for Academic Excellence in Secondary Education
| Criteria: |
Student majoring in one of the secondary education certification areas who has completed a minimum of 60 credits at SRU and has a cumulative QPA of at least a 3.25. Student must show evidence of exceptional potential as an educator. |
| Amount: |
$500 - 2 awarded |
| Contact: |
Dr. Edwin Christmann, Secondary Education Department, 217 McKay, 724-738-2041. |
| Deadline: |
Fall Semester Award: September 15; Spring Semester Award: January 30th |
Dr. Charlotte H. Shapiro Scholarship
| Criteria: |
Education major from western Pennsylvania. The scholarship is awarded to students who are committed to excellence in teaching and academic success who demonstrate financial need. |
| Amount: |
$1000 |
| Contact: |
College of Education, 105 McKay, 724-738-2007. Click here for application. |
| Deadline: |
March 15 |
Mark A. Shiring Teacher Education Fund
| Criteria: |
Sophomore, junior, or senior elementary, secondary or special education majors with at least 42 completed credits with a 2.5 QPA and accepted into the college of education. Awarded money may be used for travel, conferences, or projects. |
| Amount: |
varies |
| Contact: |
College of Education, 105 McKay, 724-738-2007. Click here for application. |
| Deadline: |
March 15 |
Richard and Mary Shoemaker Scholarship
| Criteria: |
Junior or senior elementary education major who has earned a minimum 3.0 QPA |
| Amount: |
$1000 |
| Contact: |
Department of Elementary Education/Early childhood Department, 724-738-2042. |
| Deadline: |
March 15 |
Hallie Dugan Smith Elementary Education Scholarship
| Criteria: |
Junior or senior Elementary Education major with a 3.25 QPA and demonstrates financial aid |
| Amount: |
$500 |
| Contact: |
Click here to access a printable application. Dee Thompson, Office of Alumni Relations, Russell Wright Alumni House, 724-738-2018. |
| Deadline: |
December 3 |
Joseph Paul Spataro Memorial Scholarship
| Criteria: |
Junior Education major who is a varsity athlete |
| Amount: |
$1000 |
| Contact: |
Athletic Director, 102 Morrow Field House, 724-738-2767 |
Madeline Farnen Stoops
| Criteria: |
Sophomore or junior education majors with a 3.5 QPA. Butler County or Delaware resident preferred, but others will be considered. For students with exceptional promise as future educators, as demonstrated in the classroom, in field experience, or by participation in special projects. |
| Amount: |
at least $1,000 - awarding two scholarships |
| Contact: |
Click here to access a printable application. Dee Thompson, Office of Alumni Relations, Russell Wright Alumni House, 724-738-2018. |
| Deadline: |
December 3 |
The John and Mary Taylor Endowed Scholarship
| Criteria: |
Junior education majors from Western Pennsylvania with a minimum 3.5 QPA. Students should be sophomore level at time of application. |
| Amount: |
$1000, renewable |
| Contact: |
College of Education, 105 McKay, 724-738-2007. Click here for application. |
| Deadline: |
March 15 |
Olive Wharton Scholarship
| Criteria: |
Awarded to a female elementary education major. Must be a second semester junior ranked as highest QPA in elementary education. |
| Amount: |
Varies |
| Contact: |
Chairperson, Elementary Education Department, 104 McKay Education Building, 724-738-2042. |
Anna Brua Williams Scholarship
| Criteria: |
Junior or first-semester-Senior (by the end of the current fall semester) woman who is an elementary education major with a 3.25 QPA. US citizenship required. |
| Amount: |
$500 |
| Contact: |
Click here to access a printable application. Dee Thompson, Office of Alumni Relations, Russell Wright Alumni House, 724-738-2018. |
| Deadline: |
December 3 |
Kay Wolford Endowment for Education Majors
| Criteria: |
Awards are available to students within the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education for several purposes including financial assistance, student projects, and student field experience. |
| Amount: |
Varies |
| Contact: |
Elementary Education Department/Early Childhood Education, 104 McKay Education Building, 724-738-2042. |
| Deadline: |
March 15 |
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