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The Charlotte M. Boener Scholarship
This renewable award is valued at full in-state tuition and is designed for students in teacher eduation with a focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering or math) related areas.
Amount
Full In-State Tuition
Background Information
Dr. Boener was professor of Science Education at Indiana State University from 1964-2000. She served as the chair of the Department of Science Education from 1995 until her retirement in 2000. She received her Bachelor of Science in chemistry from the University of Minnesota, Master of Science from the University of Arizona and Doctor of Philosophy from the State University of Iowa. Prior to arriving at ISU in 1964, she held various teaching positions at the University of Arizona and the State University of Iowa. In addition to teaching chemistry and general science, she worked in public television in the Minneapolis area. From 1950-1952 she was an assistant to the “Minneapolis Science Consultant,” and helped write and produce the “Teaching Science” program.
Criteria for Eligibility
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:
- Be a U.S. resident.
- Be a full time student in good standing during the academic year at Indiana State University.
- Be enrolled in a Science Education program at Indiana State University.
- Have a 3.0 or above cumulative GPA.
Application Due: March 1
Science Education Center Scholarship
This scholarship is for students who are majoring in Science Education at Indiana State University.
Criteria for Eligibility
To be eligible for the scholarship, a student must:
- Be a U.S. resident.
- Be a full-time student with a major in Science Education at Indiana State University
- Have a 2.5 or above cumulative GPA
Amount
Varies
Application Due: March 1
The Dr. Marshall E. Parks Scholarship for Science Education/Biology Major
Dr. Parks, an emeritus professor, was a vibrant contributor to the development of pre-service science teachers.
Amount
The scholarship is a one-time award for the amount of $500 and will be awarded once each year in the spring semester.
Criteria for Eligibility
Dr. Parks has established the following guidelines for applicants and encourages all eligible students to apply. These students must:
1. Be currently enrolled in the Science Education and Biology Double Major
2. Have an overall GPA of 2.5
3. Not be a graduating senior
Amount
The scholarship is a one-time award for the amount of $500 and will be awarded once each year in the spring semester.
Application Due: March 1
The Dr. William J. Brett Scholarship
1. Must be a junior or senior with a declared Biology teaching major
2. Recipient must have a minimum of 2.75 grade point average overall
3. Recipient may receive this annual scholarship for a maximum of two years
Amount
Varies
Application Due: March 1
Donald and Mary Jo Stanley Endowed Scholarship
These scholarships were established by Mary Jo Stanley in 1989 in memory of her husband, Donald Stanley. A native of Terre Haute, Mr. Stanley earned a Baccalaureate degree in 1931 and a Master's degree in 1945 from Indiana State. He was a teacher and principal at Fairmount High School prior to accepting a position as a food chemist with Campbell Soup Company. He retired from Campbell Soup in 1973 as Assistant Director of Project Standards. Mrs. Stanley is a native of Peru, Indiana, and graduated from Chili High School and Central Business College. She was employed as a secretary by Peerless Electric Supply Company for many years, later retiring from the Indiana Employment Security Division after 28 years of service.
Criteria for Eligibility
1. Enrolled as a student at Indiana State University
2. Citizen of the U.S. and the state of Indiana
3. Demonstrated ability to succeed in a chosen field of study
4. Refrains from the use of controlled drugs and/or tobacco
5. Refrains from participating in intercollegiate athletics
6. Is or was in the upper 25% of their high school class
7. Maintains a GPA of B after high school
Note to Science Education majors: Only one Professional Practice scholarship, usually carrying a higher dollar amount, is awarded per academic year. If the Professional Practice semester is the spring semester, students must also apply for the general scholarship for fall semester classes. Biology has four Stanley Scholarships available. Science Education has two $500 Stanley Scholarships for Science Teaching Majors at the sophomore, junior, and senior levels; and one $1000 Stanley Scholarship for the student teaching semester.
Application Due: March 1
Robert R. Drummond Scholarship
This scholarship was endowed by the members of the Drummond family, their friends, and former students of Dr. Robert R. Drummond. The Robert R. Drummond Scholarship has been in place since 1999. Each year the scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student who plans on teaching Geography or Earth Science at the middle school or secondary school level.
Open To: Undergraduate student planning on teaching Geography or Earth Science at the Middle School or Secondary School level.
Criteria for Eligibility
The recipient will be a sophomore or Junior enrolled full-time at Indiana State University and must be committed to teach Geography or Earth Science at the Middle school or high School level. The scholarship will be enacted in the year that the student is a Junior or Senior correspondingly. The student must have a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and preference will be made to the candidate with superior academic performance. In the event that there are two equally qualified candidates, the student with the greater financial need shall be granted first consideration.
Amount
$1000.00
Number of Awards Given Annually: 1
How to Apply: Nominations are made in early spring by the EES Undergraduate Affairs Committee.
Sycamore Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)
The Sycamore Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) enables students to work alongside faculty doing hands-on research. To be eligible for consideration, students must have a 3.5 cumulative GPA.
1. $2,500 * award for the fall semester
2. Fifteen (15) awards are available.
3. Non-renewable (but funded) research positions may be available for subsequent semesters.
4. Deadline for admission to ISU: February 1
5. Open to Indiana and out-of-state residents
6. Not open to international, online-only, or returning ISU students
All incoming freshmen who are admitted to the University by February 1st and meet the criteria listed below will be eligible to apply for this scholarship. To be awarded this scholarship, students must be entering ISU in the fall.
• Students selected for this award will enroll in a special section of UNIV 299, guaranteeing them a semester-long research experience. In addition, students will have opportunities for continued research.
You have opportunities to be a SURFer in a variety of subject areas. This is not specific to certain majors.
Supplemental Questions
- Please select your field of interest
- Tell us a time you encountered a problem and had to think outside of the box to solve it? What steps did you take? (200 word maximum)
- What is your favorite subject in high school? Tell us why. (150 word maximum)
- Tell us why you want to SURF! Upload an essay detailing how you will benefit from participating in a hands-on research project right alongside one STATE’s top faculty. Describe how SURFing might enhance your major of choice and impact your future career. Don’t forget to describe any significant research experiences you’ve already had!
Amount
$2500.00
Application Due: February 15