The School of Education has the following named scholarships to offer students enrolled in an education degree program. All scholarships are formally announced in November, with selection completed in March for awarding the following academic year. Application materials are available in November from the Education Student Services Office and are due by February 1 each year. All scholarship recipients are selected by the School of Education Scholarship Committee.

 

Dr. Phyliss L. Bernstein Scholarship

Doctoral students currently enrolled in the School of Education's Counseling Psychology Program may apply. Criteria for selection include academic achievement, financial need and skills in interpersonal relations as demonstrated by leadership in campus or community involvement.

 

Wheadon Bloch Scholarship

Established 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 Scholarship

This scholarship was established to assist full-time junior or senior students in the teacher education program.

 

George and Grace Fox Scholarship

This 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 Scholarship

In 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.

 

Haldex Brake Products Corporation Scholarship

This scholarship was established to assist students in the Institute for Urban Education (IUE) in their sophomore year or above.  Preference is given to an underrepresented student, with financial need, having graduated from a high school in one of five Kansas City metropolitan counties (In Missouri: Cass County, Jackson County or Platte County. In Kansas: Johnson County or Wyandotte County).

  

Lena and Haddon Hill Scholarship

Endowed 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.

 

Shirley Hill Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a degree-seeking student planning to teach in a K-12 classroom or at the college level.

 

Kansas City Elementary Teachers' Club Scholarship

This 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.

 

Mazuma Credit Union Scholarship

Given to an undergraduate student pursuing a degree in teacher education who is a resident of Jackson, Clay or Cass counties in Missouri.

 

Ralph Parish Memorial Scholarship

Through 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 Scholarship

In 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. and Phillip W. Snyder Scholarship

A scholarship is awarded annually to an elementary education major or a student intending other work in elementary schools. Students must be involved in community and/or campus activities.

 

Hugh W. Speer Fellowship

Established to honor the first dean of the UMKC School of Education, the Hugh W. Speer Fellowship provides financial support for graduate students in higher education administration. Preference is given to a student planning to teach or work within a community college setting.

 

Joseph and Gwen Speyer Scholarship

Awarded to a student(s) with financial need who is enrolled in the Special Education Master's degree program and who demonstrates commitment to the field.

  

Helen Lee Stevens Scholarship

Established 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 Education

This 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 and Teresa Sullivan Scholarship

Given to a middle school or secondary education student. Preference is given to a first-generation college student and/or a student majoring in mathematics education.

 

College Club Esther Teague Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the College Club in honor of long-time kindergarten teacher, Esther Teague. Scholarships are awarded to deserving education majors entering their final year of the teacher education program.

 

Maxine Cooper Thompson Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a School of Education student with financial need from an urban school district.

 

UMKC Campus Facilities Management SOE Scholarship

The scholarship is open to a degree-seeking student at the undergraduate or graduate level having graduated from a high school from one of five Kansas City metropolitan counties (Jackson, Clay, Cass, Wyandotte and Johnson). Recipient must demonstrate financial need.

 

UMKC School of Education Alumni Association Board Scholarship

This 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.

 

Terrence R. and Linda D. Ward Scholarship

This scholarship is available to all majors in Education. Preference will be given to a graduate of the North Kansas City School District. Recipient must demonstrate financial need.

 

Dr. Warren Wheelock Scholarship in Reading Education

Established in 1994 to honor Professor Warren Wheelock, this scholarship supports a student studying reading.

 

Hazel Browne Williams Scholarship

Recognizing the first African American faculty member at UMKC, the scholarship is open to degree-seeking students at the undergraduate or graduate level. Preference is given to minority students.