Scholarship Descriptions
National Institute for Packaging, Handling and Logistics Engineers
The NIPHLE annually awards scholarships to promising college students who are enrolled in a packaging science or packaging engineering curriculum. Scholarship recipients receive free NIPHLE Membership status for two years and direct contact with military and commercial industry Leaders in the fields of packaging, handling and logistics.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
Students enrolled in a packaging science or packaging engineering curriculum
Due by April 4, 2016 -- APPLY DIRECTLY TO NIPHLE
Allen T. Hamilton Scholarship in Technology
Established through a generous bequest in the will of Florence B. Hamilton. It was Mrs. Hamilton’s wish to provide financial assistance for Indiana State University students in their junior year and upper one-fourth of their class, who have declared a major in the field of Technology and Engineering Education.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
Students must be a junior majoring in Technology and Engineering Education and be in the upper one-fourth of their class.
Andre G. Ponsot Scholarship for Mechanical Technology
This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student in the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program. The scholarship is funded by Mr. Ponsot, alumnus of the program.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
Students must be majoring in Mechanical Engineering Technology
Braxton H. Duvall Memorial Scholarship
Established as a memorial scholarship with gifts by family and friends, this award recognizes the service of Braxton H. Duvall. Duvall, originally from Virginia, completed his undergraduate studies at Eastern Kentucky University, served four years in the United States Army, and completed his graduate work at Indiana State University. For 34 years he taught industrial arts in Indiana schools. He was one of the pioneers in his field to include girls in industrial arts education. A dedicated educator, he shared his expertise with nursery, elementary, high school, and university students and colleagues. At the time of his death, May 25, 1980, he was completing 25 years on the ISU University School (formerly Laboratory School) faculty.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:The recipient of this award must be a full-time technology and engineering education major. They must be in the top one-third of their high school senior class, be of a moral character, and be recommended by a high school faculty member or principal.
Captain Ralph C. Miller Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1990 by Mr. and Mrs. Oscar J. Miller, in memory of their son who died in a military plane crash while on active duty on September 19, 1990. Captain Miller had received his bachelor’s degree in professional aviation flight technology from Indiana State University in 1981. He reached the rank of captain in both his civilian profession and as an F-4 Phantom pilot for the 181st Tactical Fighter Group, Terre Haute, Indiana. The scholarship is provided to assist worthy and deserving students enrolled in the professional aviation flight technology degree program at ISU. 181st Tactical Fighter Group, Terre Haute, Indiana. The scholarship is provided to assist worthy and deserving students enrolled in the professional aviation flight technology degree program at ISU.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
Students must have at least a 2.5 grade point average.
Clarence E. and Maxine M. Chambers Fauber Scholarship
Originally this scholarship was established in 1991 to honor the memory of Maxine Fauber, who passed away in March 1990, by Clarence Fauber who joined the faculty of ISU in 1971 and retired after 20 years as a professor in manufacturing technology. The award goes to either an advanced manufacturing technology or technology management major.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
The recipient will have at least a 3.0 cumulative G.P.A during the semester in which he/she is selected. Each recipient will have demonstrated leadership and campus participation and be either an advanced manufacturing management or technology management major.
Cummins Inc. – ISU Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Cummins Inc. for the benefit of a worthy student, or students, enrolled at Indiana State University.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
TThe recipient must have completed two or more semesters, must be in good standing with a minimum 3.0 grade point average, and must be a Bailey College of Engineering and Technology major or minor in automotive technology management, mechanical engineering technology, or technology management.
Dean's Promising Leader Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2000 to provide financial assistance to ISU students who are enrolled full time in a degree program at the Bailey College of Engineering and Technology.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
The recipient must manifest exemplary leadership and promise within their chosen discipline, be enrolled the semester in which the scholarship is issued, and possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Dennis J. Hunter Memorial Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Hunter, their friends, and family created the Dennis J. Hunter Memorial Scholarship in memory of their son who died in a plane crash on October 20, 1983. Flying had been Dennis’ greatest ambition since childhood. He earned an associate’s degree in general aviation flight technology in 1980, and was close to obtaining a bachelor’s degree in professional aviation flight technology at his death.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
A deserving student at Indiana State university who has at least a 2.5 GPA and is majoring in Professional Pilot Technology.
Dr. Leland B. & Ruth Trask Moore Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1986 by Dr. Leland and Ruth Trask Moore upon his retirement as chairperson of the Department of Electronics and Computer Technology and after 18 years of dedicated service to Indiana State University.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
Given annually, the award is presented to a full-time junior level student majoring in electronics technology or computer technology with the highest GPA.
Electronics and Computer Technology Alumni Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a student who has declared a major in electronics and computer technology. The student must be in good standing with the University and the Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology. Note: The instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society (ISA) recently committed financial support for this scholarship. ISA is a leading global, non-profit organization that is setting the standard for automation.
GTE Bailey College of Engineering and Technology Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded by the dean’s office to a deserving Bailey College of Engineering and Technology student who has demonstrated exemplary character and has accomplished much within their major.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
The receiving student must have set themselves apart from other students in their ability to lead others while showing great promise of excelling to new heights in their endeavors.
Harry E. Smith Memorial Scholarship
The Harry E. Smith Memorial Scholarship is made possible through a bequest by the late Harry E. Smith. Smith, a native of Washington, Indiana, was a 1933 Indiana State University graduate. He was an industrial arts teacher for several years and later was employed by the New York Central Railroad Company. Smith died in 1969 in East St. Louis, Illinois. This scholarship is given to a student from Washington High School (or elsewhere in Indiana if no one from Washington High School is eligible) attending Indiana State University and majoring in technology and engineering education.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
The recipient must be enrolled full-time as a technology and engineering education major, demonstrate high moral character, be in the upper one-fourth of their class, and show financial need.
The scholarship was established to honor Harry T. Barrick, who served on the ISU faculty for 31 years and earned two degrees at ISU. Recipients of the award must be a regularly enrolled student majoring in some field in the Bailey College of Engineering and Technology.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
The student must be a resident of Indiana and pursuing a major in the Bailey College of Engineering and Technology.
Jeffrey Hardaway Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dr. Charles W. Hardaway, ISU director emeritus of instructional research and secretary emeritus of the University, and his wife in memory of their son, Jeff, a senior Aerospace student at Indiana State University. Jeff lost his life in an airplane crash in Terre Haute in 1973. Contributions were also made by students, faculty, other friends, and relatives.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
Applicants must have an enthusiastic attitude toward an aviation major, have between 48 and 112 hours to be eligible for nomination and over 62 hours for it to be awarded, an accumulative GPA of 2.7 and 3.0 in major, and be a full time student. Final determination will be based on the financial need of eligible aviation majors and the award must be applied to academic fees at ISU.
John A. Merritt Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1991 by friends and family, this scholarship honors the memory of John Allen Merritt. Merritt was an Eagle Scout, a member of the Terre Haute North Vigo High School Diving Team, a flight instructor at Brown Flying School, a resident assistant at Indiana State University and a Sunday school teacher at Joppa Baptist Church. He graduated with a professional aviation flight technology degree in 1988 and died shortly after that in an aircraft accident. It is the desire of the donors to assist other aviation students to seek and obtain goals through the use of this scholarship.
John Charles Fauber Memorial Scholarship
The family of John Charles Fauber established an endowed educational fund for the benefit of incoming students enrolled at Indiana State University in memory of their son, a 1973 ISU graduate.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
Applicants must be enrolled in targeted programs in the Bailey College of Engineering and Technology, and be in the upper 50 percent of their graduating class from any Vigo county or adjacent public school.
Applicants must be enrolled in advanced manufacturing technology, automotive engineering technology, automation and control engineering technology, construction technology, mechanical engineering technology, technology management, or packaging technology.
John K. Jones Memorial Scholarship
The John K. Jones Memorial scholarship was established by the late Mrs. John K. Jones Peck in memory of her husband.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
The recipient of this scholarship must be must be majoring in technology and engineering education, a junior (special consideration can be given to a sophomore) in the upper one-fourth of their class; possess high moral character; with a GPA at the time of application. (If student has completed one semester a GPA of at least 2.5).
John Michael Wood Memorial Aviation Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the family of John Michael Wood. “Mike” or “Woody” (as known to his friends), graduated from ISU in 1988 and went on to receive numerous honors and awards for his abilities as a pilot and as a leader during his 18 years of service in the military. The scholarship is awarded to a student with excellent moral character who is majoring in the Professional Aviation Flight Program. A recipient must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and a 3.0 in professional aviation flight courses. Preference is given to students in financial need with funds being used for tuition, food and housing, or flight fees. The recipient must remain a professional aviation flight major in order to renew the scholarship yearly.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
Recipients must be full time students majoring in the professional aviation flight technology program with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 with 3.0 in the professional aviation flight technology courses, and of high moral character. Preference will be given to ROTC students, students demonstrating strong leadership, and students with financial need. Award may be utilized for tuition, food and housing, or flight fees.
Kenneth and Zorah (Atkins) Syphax – Rapid Reproductions, Inc. Scholarship
This scholarship was established through a generous bequest in the will of Kenneth Syphax. Syphax owned and operated Rapid Productions from January 1951 until he retired in 1973. Following the sale of the business, he and his wife Zorah spent the winter months in Florida until Zorah’s death in 1989. He later married Leota Henry and moved to LaPorte, Indiana. Syphax, until his death in May 2001, always maintained an interest and kept in touch with the developments in the reprographic industry. In recognition of this lifelong interest, Rapid Reproductions scholarships are given to a student who has a minimum grade point average of 2.5.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
Student must be a full-time student in the Bailey College of Engineering and Technology and possess a minimum GPA of 2.5
Kenneth S. Papkoff Memorial Scholarship
The Kenneth S. Papkoff Memorial Scholarship was established in 1982 by Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Papkoff of Los Angeles, California, in memory of their son Kenneth. Papkoff earned a bachelor’s degree in ISU’s Professional Aviation Technology Program in 1979, and attained his airline transport pilot (ATP) certificate and multi-engine rating in 1981. Flying was his dream, ambition and realization. His death occurred in the crash of his plane on February 3, 1982.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
Recipient shall be enrolled in the Professional Pilot Program or the two-year general aviation flight option program at ISU, have a scholastic index of 2.5 or higher. The recipient may re-apply for the scholarship, i.e., the scholarship is renewable.
Lorenzo “Lanny” Turner was an ISU graduate who devoted his career to the instruction of industrial arts to students in the public school system. Most of his teaching years were spent at Woodrow Wilson Middle School in Terre Haute, where he was teaching at the time of his death. Turner’s passion was designing and building and/or decorating homes. Many of his finished homes were featured on various tours of the notable homes in Terre Haute. Established in 2003, this award preserves the memory of Turner and his contributors to the teaching and practice of the industrial arts.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
Recipients must be majoring in technology and engineering education and demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and show a promise as a teacher and have evidence of good scholarly records.
Dr. Lester Hale, professor, Department of Industrial-Technology Education, came to Indiana State University in 1960. Dr. Hale received is Ed.D. in 1967 from Indiana University, his Master of Science Degree from Purdue University in 1946, and his Bachelor of Science Degree from Indiana State University in 1938.
Dr. Hale has a long and distinguished professional service career dedicated to vocational-technical education. He has been one of the prime figures in promoting and advancing the Vocational Machine Trades Contest, started in 1961. This contest serves to promote excellence, pride and competition for numerous high school students across Indiana. He has also served to advance the technical knowledge of many vocational teachers through the Trade and Technical Workshops. These workshops are unique in profession and serve to bridge the gap for teacher between the industry and the classroom. Indiana State university has become an institution recognized across the State because of these efforts.
Dr. Hale has been recipient of many awards over his years of service, among them being the “Outstanding Vocational Educator Award” by the Indiana Vocational Association presented in 1974. He has several awards established in his name and will have Dr. Lester Hale Foundation Award developed in his name over the coming years. The purpose of this award being to promote persons in vocational- technical education to earn teaching degrees from Indiana State University.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
Undergraduate student pursuing a degree in Technology and Engineering Education
Established to assist students in the Bailey College of Engineering and Technology, and open to all students enrolled in the College.
M. Dale McConchie Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1997 by family, friends, and students, this scholarship honors the memory of M. Dale McConchie who was an adjunct professor at ISU and manager of his own printing business. In 1983 McConchie sold his business and became a full-time teacher at ISU until his death in October 1996.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
The applicant must have a 3.0 grade point average and possess leadership abilities. The scholarship is to be awarded to a junior or senior student majoring in advanced manufacturing management, construction technology, or technology management.
Outstanding Aviation Technology Major Award
Established by the ISU aviation faculty to recognize the outstanding Aviation Technology senior. Students must meet specified criteria to receive this award. These criteria include: proven leadership both inside and out of the Department of Aviation Technology, serving as a positive role model, an enthusiastic attitude, and outstanding service to the department through helping to create a positive educational environment.
Pamela and Earl Godt Scholarship
Established in 1988 by Dr. Pamela Terry-Godt and Dr. Earl Wayne Godt II for a graduate student in the ISU School of Graduate Studies. Recipients of the scholarship are selected alternately by the Department of Electronics and the College of Education. Dr. Pamela Terry-Godt came to ISU in 1985 where she served as first Director of the ISU Blumberg Center. It is the hope of the donors that this scholarship will help foster a lifelong love of learning, a fulfilling graduate school experience, and a good life.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
The award is presented once every two years (alternating with the College of Education) to a full-time student in the Department of Electronics.
The Pegasus Scholarship was established in 2005 to reward a professional aviation flight technology student who displays the qualities of leadership, academic excellence, and enthusiasm. Recipients must have a strong desire to excel in the Indiana State University program and should intend to pursue a career in professional aviation.
Established by the Plumbers and Steam Fitters Local Union #157 and the Wabash Valley Mechanical Contractors Association, this scholarship is given to a major in a Bailey College of Engineering and Technology area of study.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
Priority consideration is given to a member or dependent of a member of the Plumbers and Steam Fitters Local Union # 157, or the Wabash Valley Mechanical Contractors Association. Recipients must have successfully completed one semester and have demonstrated academic ability.
Professional Piloting Endowment Scholarship
Established in 1994, this scholarship assists worthy female students majoring in professional aviation flight technology at Indiana State University. The recipient must be a female with sophomore, junior, or senior standing in the professional aviation flight technology major. They must also have a 3.0 grade point average and demonstrate leadership and campus participation. The award is open to males if no females qualify.
Quentin R. Beecher Memorial Award in Aviation
This award was established by Samuel and Margaret Beecher in memory of their son, Quentin Beecher, a 1960 graduate of the former Terre Haute Wiley High School. Beecher served six years in the United States Navy before transferring to the Army to become a helicopter pilot. He first received his wings at Terre Haute’s Sky King Airport while serving in the U.S. Navy. Chief Warrant Officer Beecher’s helicopter disappeared off the coast of South Vietnam in the summer of 1967. He was declared missing in action (MIA) by the U.S. Army.
This scholarship was established in 1985 by Paul Lightle, who received his bachelor’s degree from Indiana State University. Lightle earned his master of science in education degree from Indiana University. His professional career spanned 39 years of teaching and developing minds and skills in industrial arts and technical education. Lightle taught for 21 years in the Lebanon, Westfield, and Fort Wayne Community Schools, followed by 12 years as training superintendent with the Arabian Oil Company in Dhahra, Saudi Arabia. He returned to ISU as an associate professor in the Bailey College of Engineering and Technology. Lightle served as president of the Industrial Education Association in 1954 and received the Outstanding Alumni Award in 1975 from Montezuma High School. He authored a textbook and is a member of several national honor societies in education.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
The recipient of this scholarship must be enrolled in the undergraduate technology and engineering education program, preparing for a teaching career; must demonstrate a financial need and complete at least 60 hours towards a bachelor’s degree. It is preferred that the recipient be a graduate from a high school in Park, Fountain or Allen counties in Indiana. Recipient must possess high moral character and have a minimum GPA at the time of application (If student has completed one semester a GPA of at least 2.5).
Dr. Robert C. Schacht and family established and endowed scholarship fund to be administered in by Indiana State University.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:This award is given to sophomores, juniors, and seniors with outstanding academic performance in advanced manufacturing management, construction technology, or technology management majors.
Robert M. Smith Endowed Scholarship
The Robert M. Smith Scholarship was established for the purpose of assisting a student majoring technology and engineering education.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
A recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student pursuing their major in technology and engineering education.
Sylvan A. Yager Industrial Educational Scholarship
Established by contributors of former students, friends, and colleagues of Sylvan A. Yager, this scholarship honored him on his retirement in 1962, following 41 years of devoted association with Indiana State University and the ISU Department of Industrial Education. Yager was a nationally-known educator who inspired and developed one of the nation’s outstanding industrial education departments at Indiana State University. He died in 1970 at age 74.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
The recipient must be an undergraduate majoring in technology and engineering education; enrolled in at least 12 semester hours; possess high moral character and have a minimum GPA at the time of application (If student has completed one semester a GPA of at least 2.5).
This scholarship was established through a generous bequest in the will of Thelma F. Mills as a memorial to her parents J. Edward and Lillie F. Mills, and her brother E. Lenley Mills. Thelma Mills received a Bachelor of Science degree in 1932 and a Master of Arts degree in 1955 from ISU. She began her teaching career at the high school level. Mills continued teaching for four years, but in 1941 began teaching in the primary grades, where she remained until her retirement in 1974. It was her intent in creating this scholarship to assist worthy undergraduate Indiana State University students to engage in meaningful work experience as they earned their degrees.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
Students must have completed the freshman year and have demonstrated outstanding academic performance.
Wabash Valley Pilots Association Kitty Hawk Award
Established in 2002 by the Wabash Valley Pilots Association, this award honors outstanding ISU students who have declared a major in aviation flight. The Wabash Valley Pilots Association was formed in 1951 with the purpose to preserve and develop community interest in aviation and encourage as well as assist in the maintenance and development of aviation facilities in the community.
William & Carole Gibbs Turner Automotive Scholarship
Awarded to an outstanding student in the Automotive Engineering Technology Program, this scholarship is funded by the generous donations of Dr. William Turner, professor emeritus of the automotive program.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
Must be a full time student in the automotive engineering technology program.
William E. James Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1987 by family and friends, this scholarship honors the memory of Dr. William E. James, a retired professor and chairperson of the Department of Manufacturing and Construction Technology. James joined the ISU faculty in 1962 and retired in 1984.
Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
The award is available to advanced manufacturing management, construction technology, and technology management majors. Students must have completed the freshman year and have demonstrated outstanding academic performance.