ScholarshipsThe School of Education has the following named scholarships to offer students enrolled in an education degree program. All scholarships are formally announced in January, with selection completed in March for awarding the following academic year. Application materials are available in January from the Education Student Services Office and are due by March 1 each year. All scholarship recipients are selected by the School of Education Scholarship Committee.
Dr. Phyliss L. Bernstein ScholarshipDoctoral students currently enrolled in the School of Education's Counseling Psychology Program may apply. Criteria for selection includes academic achievement, financial need and skills in interpersonal relations as demonstrated by leadership in campus or community involvement.
Wheadon Bloch ScholarshipEstablished in 1990 in honor of Professor Emeritus Wheadon Bloch, this scholarship supports a graduate student who has excellent academic, research and leadership skills. Preference given to students in Higher Education Administration.
Pallas K. Cockefair ScholarshipThis scholarship was established to assist full-time junior or senior students in the teacher education program.
George and Grace Fox FellowshipThis research fellowship was established to assist a doctoral student interested in preparing for a career in the correction and prevention of reading disabilities in a college, university or public school setting. The recipient carries out research and scholarly activities under the direction of language and literacy faculty.
George and Grace Fox ScholarshipThis scholarship was established to assist students interested in preparing for a career in the correction and prevention of reading disabilities in a college, university or public school setting.
Patricia J. Gier Memorial ScholarshipIn recognition of Patricia J. Gier, this scholarship is available to an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in teacher education. Preference may be given to a non-traditional female student.
Lena and Haddon Hill ScholarshipEndowed by Professor Emeritus Shirley A. Hill in honor of her parents in 1993, this scholarship is awarded to students who plan a career teaching mathematics at any level. Preference is given to females.
Kansas City Elementary Teachers' Club ScholarshipThis scholarship, endowed by the Kansas City Elementary Teachers Club, is for elementary or secondary education majors who demonstrate characteristics of a successful teacher and are entering their final year of the teacher education program.
Ralph Parish Memorial ScholarshipThrough the generosity of the friends and family of Ralph Parish, a scholarship shall be awarded to a deserving undergraduate or graduate student in the School of Education. Preference is given to minority students.
Marian Alice Simmons ScholarshipIn memory of Marian Alice Simmons, long-time School of Education reading instructor and mentor. Preference is given to full-time student(s) seeking a teaching degree.
Ruth G. & Phillip W. Snyder ScholarshipA scholarship is awarded annually to an elementary education major or someone involved in elementary schools. Students must be involved in community and/or campus activities.
Hugh Speer FellowshipEstablished to honor the first dean of the UMKC School of Education, the Hugh Speer Fellowship provides financial support for graduate students in higher educational administration. Preference is given to a student planning to teach or work within a community college setting.
Joseph and Gwen SpeyerThis scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in Special Education master's program who demonstrates commitment to the field and financial need.
Helen Lee Stevens ScholarshipEstablished to honor a pioneer faculty member in counseling psychology, the Helen Lee Stevens scholarship is awarded to entering counseling psychology doctoral students who demonstrate excellent academic potential. The faculty of the Division of Counseling and Educational Psychology name the recipient of this award. There is no application.
Mark Avery Stitt Memorial Scholarship in Teacher EducationThis scholarship will be awarded to a student that has been admitted to the Teacher Education program. Preference will be given to history or social studies education majors. Recipient must demonstrate financial need.
Thomas & Teresa Sullivan ScholarshipOne scholarship is available to fund a middle school or secondary education student. Preference shall be given to first-generation college students and/or students majoring in mathematics education.
College Club Esther Teague ScholarshipThis scholarship was established by the College Club in honor of longtime kindergarten teacher, Esther Teague. Scholarships are awarded to deserving education majors entering their final year of the teacher education program.
UMKC School of Education Alumni Association Board ScholarshipThis scholarship was established through the diligence of the School's Alumni Association. A deserving graduate student in the School of Education is awarded the scholarship annually.
Dr. Warren Wheelock Scholarship in Reading EducationEstablished in 1994 to honor Professor Warren Wheelock, this scholarship supports a pre-service teacher who is familiar with the principles and practices of sound reading instruction and who is committed to a prevention model philosophy.
Hazel Browne Williams ScholarshipRecognizing the first Black faculty member at UMKC, the scholarship is open to degree-seeking students at the undergraduate or graduate level. Preference is given to minority students. |
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