| UMM Teacher Education Scholarships |
The Division of Education has been offering scholarships to students in both the elementary and secondary education programs since 1980. Approximately 210 students have received scholarships to assist in their educational expenses while obtaining their teaching license at UMM. About $183,175 has been given to our Alumni over the past 26 years.
We have listed the scholarships that are available for students who are pursuing an educational career below. These have been split into three different categories. The first grouping contains scholarships for which eligible students are automatically considered. A committee chooses the recipients. No application is required. For awards in the second group, students need to fill out the application form. The final category contains scholarships which originate outside of UMM. Applications are required for these awards.
If you would like to view other available scholarships please go to the UMM Financial Aid Scholarships webpage.
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| Application Required |
| Outside Scholarships |
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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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Criteria: The Education faculty will choose UMM students or graduates based on GPA, faculty recommendations, personal interview, written statements, a deep commitments to the practices of teaching and the study of learning, outstanding potential to contribute to the field of education and practicum evaluation to be "the best and the brightest" student enrolling in next year's Secondary Education program. |
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Amount: $900 |
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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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Criteria: Elementary Education major
Renewable |
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Amount: $500 |
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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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Criteria: Seeking teaching licensure in elementary or secondary education (preferably elementary), academic merit, financial need (preference of students that can't afford college) |
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Amount: $1,000 |
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| 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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Criteria: Junior, English major, preferably Minnesota resident, intending to teach secondary education
Renewable senior year by maintaining academic progress requirements |
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Amount: $1,200 |
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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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| JOHN Q. IMHOLTE SCHOLARSHIP |
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Upper division student who has completed sixty credits of coursework and who has demonstrated outstanding academic ability, 3.0 GPA or better. |
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Amount: $1,500 |
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| SEVENTH DISTRICT MINNESOTA FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP |
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Resident of the Seventh Congressional District. |
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Amount: $500 |
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| WILLIAM R. KING SCHOLARSHIP |
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Awarded to students of color planning to teach elementary education in rural Minnesota. |
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Criteria: Student of color, Elementary Education major, 3.0+ GPA, financial need |
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Amount: $1,000 |
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| Application Required |
| 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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Criteria: GPA 3.25 minimum, student teach outside of Minnesota in a culturally diverse school |
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Amount: $300 |
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| McCOY KAUFMAN SCHOLARSHIP |
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One of four scholarships established by Dorothybelle and Edward Kaufman of Appleton, MN, in memory of their parents. The Kate McCoy Kaufman scholarship is given to a student majoring in elementary education. Students must have demonstrated academic excellence and potential in the field. |
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Criteria: GPA 3.0 minimum, 60 semester credits completed at UMM |
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Amount: $1,800 |
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| WILLIAM R. SCARBOROUGH MEMORIAL AWARD
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Presented annually to a senior enrolled in either the elementary or secondary education program, this award recognizes a student's demonstrated competence and potential for becoming an outstanding member of the teaching profession. William Scarborough joined the UMM faculty in 1966, made many contributions to public education in Minnesota, and served as chairperson of the Division of Education until his death in 1979. |
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Recipient List: |
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2007 - Andrew Spofford
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
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1993 - Heather L. Myrom
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 Scholarships |
| AUDREY ERSKINE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP |
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Requirements:
Pursuing a course of study to become a teacher at the preschool, elementary, or secondary level. Be a current member of Education Minnesota Student Program. Currently a student in their junior or senior year of college.
Deadline: June 1st annually |
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Amount: $350 to $500 |
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| BRUCE F. VENTO SCIENCE EDUCATOR SCHOLARSHIP FUND |
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Requirements:
Students enrolled more than half time in upper level science education courses in degree-granting programs at accredited colleges or universities. Applicants must be (a) residents of Minnesota's 4th Congressional District, or (b) residential students who meet the 20-day residency requirement for voting in the 4th Congressional District at the time the scholarship application is submitted.
Deadline: June 15th annually |
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Amount: up to $5,000 |
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| EVELYN LENANDER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP |
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Requirements:
Applicants must have been accepted into a program leading to a degree in elementary education.
Deadline: May 15th annually |
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Amount: up to $2,500 |
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| JAMES MADISON GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS |
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Requirements:
A teacher, or one who plans to become a teacher, of American History, American Government, or Social Studies at the secondary school level.
Deadline: March 1st annually |
