The Jerrys established this award in the late 1970's while both served as professors at Indiana State University. Dr. Robert H. Jerry was a professor of educational administration from 1963 to 1985 and Dr. Majorie C. Jerry was a professor of home economics from 1966 to 1985. They have traveled extensively and want to encourage students, who are studying to be future educators, to broaden their perspectives through travel abroad opportunities. Recipients of the award must be traveling abroad related to his/her major or minor areas of study. Final selection will be made by Indiana State University's Travel Abroad Program.