| FLORENCE EYSTAD GAHM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP |
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Given in Florence Eystad Gahm's memory by husband Wilbur Gahm. Florence was a passionate advocate for education and a member of the West Central Educational Development Association, the organization that lobbied for the establishment of UMM. In the 1960s, she taught remedial noncredit English for UMM students who didn't qualify for freshman composition. Recipients are junior English majors who plan to teach secondary education or at the college level. |
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| HANSEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP |
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Established by the children of Daisy Regis Hansen and Harry A. Hansen. Daisy was a UMM faculty member who taught stringed instrument technique and, for a time, served as concertmistress of the UMM Orchestra. Harry worked as custodian in the Morris public schools. The scholarship is presented to a student majoring in music or music education on the basis of academic merit, including outstanding musical performance. |
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| ARNIE HENJUM EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP |
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Dr. Arnold and Irene Henjum established this scholarship for secondary education students who demonstrate excellence in education, a deep commitment to the practices of teaching and the study of learning, and outstanding potential to contribute to the field of education. Dr. Henjum, a professor of education at UMM from 1964 until 1992, made innumerable contributions to public education in Minnesota. |
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| ESTELLE LEE SCHOLARSHIP |
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This scholarship comes from the estate of Estelle Lundring Lee, a longtime resident of Morris and friend of the UMM campus. The scholarship assists those planning to teach in elementary, secondary, or higher education in obtaining a multi-cultural experience outside of Minnesota. It covers the course fee charged for students who go outside the sixty-mile service area for student teaching. |
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| MCCREE/KAUFMAN SCHOLARSHIPS |
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Established by Dorothybelle and Edward Kaufman of Appleton, MN, in memory of their parents. The A. Amos McCree scholarship is given to a student majoring in mathematics, the Alice Mills McCree scholarship to a student majoring in theatre arts, the Andrew Kaufman scholarship to a student majoring in the natural sciences, and the Kate McCoy Kaufman scholarship to a student majoring in elementary education. Students must have demonstrated academic excellence and potential in the field. |
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| BEVERLEY WARTMAN MUNSON SCHOLARSHIP |
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Beverley Wartman Munson was a 1967 elementary education graduate who died in 1984. This scholarship was established in 1999 by her sister, Judy Wartman Schmidt Blair '73, and Judy's husband, Michael Blair. Recipients must be elementary education majors. |
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| CARRIE WICKSTROM SCHOLARSHIP |
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A scholarship made it possible for Carrie Wickstrom to complete her West Central School of Agriculture education in 1929 and go on to college to become a teacher. Based on academic merit and financial need, recipients are students pursuing licensure in education with preference given to those intending to teach at the elementary level. |
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| WILLIAM R. SCARBOROUGH MEMORIAL AWARD |
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In recognition of competence and promise as an outstanding member of the teaching profession. |
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Recipient List: |
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2006 - Christina M. Rettmann
2005 - Katherine C. Nelson
2004 - Anne M. Droske
2003 - Bettina M. Mohn
2002 - John K. Oman
2001 - NeCol M. Cartier
2000 - Jessica M. Englin
1999 - DeEtte L. Tobias
1998 - May Lee Xiong
1997 - Lue Her
1996 - Kathy G. Severson
1995 - Lai John Alberts
1994 - Christine M. Berglund
1993 - Heather L. Myrom
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1992 - Brian A. Harris
1991 - Suzette M. Westhoff
1990 - Diane B. Middendorf
1989 - Aleisha Y. Fuller
1988 - Matthew F. Deis
1987 - Jill M. Bregel
1986 - Lonnie J. Seifert
1985 - Hege B. Herfindahl
1984 - Joyce J. Vancura
1983 - Kathryn M. Schotzko
1982 - Darcy J. Rheingans
1981 - Jeffrey J. Houselog
1980 - Patricia J. Stamness
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| Outside Scholarship Opportunities |
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Evelyn Lenander Education Scholarship
Deadline: May 15th annually
Requirements:
Applicants must have been accepted into a program leading to a degree in elementary education |
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James Madison Graduate Fellowships
Deadline: March 1st annually
Requirements: A teacher or plan to be a teacher of American History, American Government, or Social Studies at the secondary school level. |
