Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Additional scholarships are available for students in East Carolina University's Special Education programs. Please note that the contact person and the application process for these scholarships is not the same as those listed for departmental scholarships.
Contact: Mrs. Heather Spaulding
204 Speight Building, ECU
Greenville, NC 27858
252-328-0067
spauldingh@ecu.edu
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Elementary Education
Andy Roos Memorial Scholarship. Available to assist deserving students enrolled full time and majoring in elementary education. Selection based on scholarship with minimum GPA of 3.3 to qualify. Award amount is $1000 ($500 for each of two semesters) and is subject to availability. One $1000 scholarship will be awarded for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Doris N. Burnette Scholarship. Awarded to students accepted for admission or currently enrolled full time in elementary education. Selection based on scholarship and citizenship. Award amount is $3000 ($1500 for each of two semesters) and is subject to availability. Two $3,000 scholarships will be awarded for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Sally Ruth Hinton Klingenschmitt Scholarship. Available to a student enrolled full time and majoring in elementary education or a program dedicated to the education of children with disabilities. Selection based on financial need, scholarship, and commitment to elementary education of children with disabilities. Award amount is $300 ($150 for each of two semesters) and is subject to availability. One $300 scholarship will be awarded for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Mary Lois Staton Scholarship. Awarded to upper-level undergraduate students enrolled full time and majoring in elementary education. Eligible recipients selected based upon merit, although need may be a secondary consideration. Award amount is $2,000 ($1000 for each of two semesters) and is subject to availability. Two $2,000 scholarships will be awarded for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Clyda Batton Memorial Scholarship. First preference is given to an outstanding graduate of Smithfield-Selma High School enrolled full time in the College of Education and majoring in elementary education. Award amount is $1,000 ($500 for each of two semesters) and is subject to availability. One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded for the 2008-2009 academic year.
J. Worth Carter Scholarship. Awarded to a rising junior or senior undergraduate student from eastern North Carolina enrolled full time in either elementary education or middle grades education. First preference is to students from Cumberland County. Selection based on scholarship, need, and citizenship. Award amount is $600 ($300 for each two semesters) and is subject to availability. One $600 scholarship will be awarded for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Kara Lynn Corey Fennell Scholarship. Awarded to a rising junior or senior undergraduate student enrolled full time in elementary education, Award amount is $600 ($300 for each of two semesters) and is subject to availability. One $600 scholarship will be awarded for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Gravely Foundation Scholarships in Elementary Education and Special Education. Awarded to rising junior or senior undergraduate students or graduate students enrolled full time and majoring in elementary education or special education. Selection based on academic excellence, financial need, citizenship, and dedication to the teaching profession. Award amount is $500 ($250 for each of two semesters) for each of two scholarships per year and is subject to availability. One $500 scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in Elementary Education and one $500 scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in Special Education.
Jean Garris Scholarships in Elementary and Special Education. Awarded to junior or senior undergraduate students enrolled full time and majoring in either elementary education or special education. Award amount is $1,000 ($500 for each of two semesters) and subject to availability. One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in Elementary Education and one $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in Special Education for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Helen Massey Harrell Memorial Scholarship. Awarded to an undergraduate student enrolled full time and pursuing a degree in either elementary or middle grades education. Selection based on academic excellence, citizenship, and dedication to the teaching profession. Award amount is $1000 ($500 for each of two semesters) for each and is subject to availability. One $1000 scholarship will be awarded for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Ellen Boone Staton Memorial Scholarship.Awarded to a rising junior or senior full-time student in the College of Education elementary education program. Selection is based on academic ability (minimum 3.0 GPA), academic major, and financial need. Award amount is $1000 ($500 for each of two semesters) and subject to availability.
Middle Grades Education
Faye Marie Creegan Scholarship. Awarded to rising seniors enrolled full time in the College of Education and preparing for certification in the teaching of social studies in the middle or secondary grades. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Award amount is $2,000 ($1,000 for each of two semesters) and is subject to availability. One $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in Middle Grades Education with a concentration in social studies for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Helen Massey Harrell Memorial Scholarship. Awarded to an undergraduate student enrolled full time and pursuing a degree in either elementary or middle grades education. Selection based on academic excellence, citizenship, and dedication to the teaching profession. Award amount is $1000 ($500 for each of two semesters) for each and is subject to availability. One $1000 scholarship will be awarded for the 2008-2009 academic year.
James Bryant Kirkland, Jr. and Evelyn Johnson Kirkland Middle Grades Scholarship Awarded to an undergraduate student with at least a 2.5 GPA majoring in Middle Grades Education with a concentration in either language arts or math and science. First preference will go to students from Robeson County and then from southeastern North Carolina in the following order: Sampson, Columbus, Bladen, Pender, Brunswick, Cumberland, Duplin, Onslow, and New Hanover. Annual award of $1000 ($500 each semester) is subject to availability. One scholarship $1000 will be awarded for the 2008-2009 academic year.
History Education
Faye Marie Creegan Scholarship. Awarded to rising seniors enrolled full time in the College of Education and preparing for certification in the teaching of social studies in the middle or secondary grades. Minimum 3.0 GPA. Award amount is $2,000 ($1,000 for each of two semesters) and is subject to availability. One $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in History Education for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Reading Education
Becky Keith Ledford Memorial Scholarship. Available to a graduate student enrolled full time or part time and majoring in reading education who is qualified to hold a teaching license in reading or equivalent. Selection based on demonstrated ability to teach through teaching or clinical internship experience. Award amount is $1,000 ($500 for each of two semesters) and is subject to availability. One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Special Education
Sandra Hopfengardner Warren Scholarship. Awarded to an undergraduate student from Greene County, NC pursuing a degree in special education (who has met testing requirements for Upper Division). Award based on academic ability, academic major and other criteria as determined by the selection committee. Award amount is $1,000 ($500 for each of two semesters) and is subject to availability. One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Burney and Judy Warren Scholarship. Awarded to a rising senior undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full time and majoring in special education. Minimum GPA of 3.5 required. Selection based on demonstrated commitment to study of special education and interest in working with learning disabled children. Award is $1,000 ($500 for each of two semesters) and is subject to availability. Two Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Benjamin Scott Denton Graduate Fellowship. Awarded to a graduate student accepted for admission and enrolled full time in special education. Minimum GPA of 3.5 required. Selection based on scholarship and commitment to the study of special education. Award amount is $2,000 ($1,000 for each of two semesters) and is subject to availability. Two $2,000 scholarships will be awarded for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Gravely Foundation Scholarships in Elementary Education and Special Education. Awarded to rising junior or senior undergraduate students or graduate students enrolled full time and majoring in elementary education or special education. Selection based on academic excellence, financial need, citizenship, and dedication to the teaching profession. Award amount is $500 ($250 for each of two semesters) and is subject to availability. One $500 scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in Elementary Education and one $500 scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in Special Education for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Jean Garris Scholarships in Elementary and Special Education. Awarded to junior or senior undergraduate students enrolled full time and majoring in either Elementary Education or Special Education. Award amount is $1,000 ($500 for each of two semesters) and subject to availability. One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in Elementary Education and one $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student majoring in Special Education for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Kallam/Moore Scholarship. Awarded to rising undergraduate seniors enrolled full time in special education. Minimum GPA of 3.5 required. Selection based on demonstrated commitment to the study of special education and interest in working with exceptional children. Award amount is $1000 ($500 for each of two semesters) and is subject to availability. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded for the 2008-2009 academic year.
John T. Richards Scholarship. Awarded to a junior or senior undergraduate student enrolled full time and majoring in special education. A minimum 3.0 GPA required. Selection based on demonstrated commitment to the study of and a career in special education. Award amount is $500 ($250 for each of two semesters) and is subject to availability. One $500 scholarship will be awarded for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Special Education Scholarships Requiring Service Outreach Obligation
Contact: Ruth Kilburn
119 Speight, ECU
Greenville, NC 27858
252-328-5338
kilburnr@ecu.edu
ECU Gateways. Awarded to undergraduates pursing special education – adapted curriculum initial license, and to alternative licensure students pursing special education – adapted curriculum initial or add-on licensure. Scholarship pays in-state tuition rate and books. Scholars fulfill a service obligation, teaching students with disabilities for two years for every full year support is received. Application
ECU Highly Qualified Special Educators (ECU HQ-SPED). Awarded to undergraduates pursing special education general curriculum initial license, and to alternative licensure students pursing special education general curriculum initial or add-on licensure. In addition to special education coursework, scholars will pursue licensure in reading (K-12) and elementary or a secondary content area (e.g. English, Math or Science). This scholarship pays tuition at the in-state rate. Scholars fulfill a service obligation, teaching students with disabilities for two years for every full year support is received. Application
ECU Transition to Teaching. The ECU Special Education Transition to Teaching (ECU SPED T2T) scholarship focuses on preparing highly qualified K-12 special educators who will also be licensed in elementary and reading. Students supported through ECU SPED may receive up to a $5,000 tuition stipend, a personal laptop and webcam for use throughout their program, and access to a textbook lending library. Application