Foundation Scholarships and Awards

The A.L. Bennett Endowed Scholarship was established by W.T. Bennett, son of A.L. Bennett. The scholarship is given to a student in any program who is deserving and in need, with preference given to students whose residence is in the state of either Mississippi or Virginia. The dean of the School of Education and Human Development shall oversee the selection process directly.

The Cooke Award was established by friends and family of Mr. Cooke. This award is given to student-athletes (including club and intramural athletes) in any program who exemplify outstanding qualities in athletics, academics and leadership in and out of the classroom.

Established by members of the School of Education and Human Development Board of Trustees as part of the EHD Trustees Program, this fellowship supports students in any program enrolled in the EHD.

The Cabell Scholarship was established by Ms. Elsie Cabell in memory of her mother, Elsie Hughes Cabell. This scholarship is given to students studying in any program and is based on scholastic merit and financial need.

The Carpenter Award was established by Miss Carpenter, who was a long-time Virginia educator. This award is given to a student in any program who exhibits outstanding performance and service to the School of Education and Human Development.

The Pace Memorial Scholarship was established by Robert Septimus Pace and is given to a student in any program with preference given to Virginia residents. The dean of the School of Education and Human Development shall oversee the selection process directly.

The Cary Fellowship was established by Elizabeth Oscanyan in memory of Miles Cary, a former School of Education and Human Development faculty member. This fellowship is awarded to full-time Graduate students in any program preparing to be a teacher or administrator in K-12 public schools in Virginia; preference is given to students who have received their undergraduate degree in a field other than education.

The Johnson Scholarship was established in memory of Dr. Nathan Johnson, the first African-American faculty member at UVA. This scholarship is given to a student in any program with a successful record of academic achievement who also exhibits potential for success in the field of education.

The Walter Award was established in honor and memory of Dr. Paul B. Walter, who was a School of Education and Human Development professor in counselor education. This award is given to a master's student in any program not planning to graduate in the current year. Selection criteria include scholarship, co-curricular activities, community/professional activities, leadership, service, and EHD faculty recommendations.

Philip Morris USA established this fellowship to help attract, retain and develop outstanding students in any program who are capable of leading education in the new century.

The Canady Fellowship was established by former students, colleagues and friends of Dr. Canady to honor his contributions to UVA and the School of Education and Human Development. This fellowship is given to provide financial support to a graduate student with enthusiasm and dedication reminiscent of Dr. Canady's passion for teaching.

The Pace Scholarship was established by Lucyle M. Pace to honor her brother, Robert Septimus Pace, Jr. The scholarship is given to a student in any program with preference given to Virginia residents. The dean of the School of Education and Human Development shall oversee the selection process directly.

The Canevari Scholarship was established by colleagues and friends of Dr. Robert Canevari to honor him at his retirement as Dean of Students in 1999. This scholarship is given to a student who is preparing for a career in student affairs, counselor education, or teacher education who seeks to perpetuate the values and commitment to student affairs that characterized the career of Dean Robert Canevari, including service to the University and academic excellence. Recipients must have demonstrated financial need.

The Knight Scholarship was established in 1986 by Miriam Knight to support a graduate student in any program who graduated from the University of Mary Washington or who is a member of the Knight family. Recipients should have financial need and show academic merit.

The Howard W. Allen Award was established in honor of the career of Education School Professor Emeritus, Dr. Howard W. Allen. This award is given to a student enrolled in or enrolling in a master’s or doctoral program in the School of Education and Human Development's Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Special Education.

The Ellwein Award was established in memory of Mary Catherine Ellwein, a loved and respected member of the School of Education and Human Development faculty. This award is given to a doctoral student in any program in the department with a love of learning, willingness to take intellectual risks, ability to explore alternative ways of seeing and knowing, concern for issues of social equity and justice, ease and facility in communication, and active involvement in contributing to the EHD community.

The Moore Scholarship was established by Odelia Moore through a bequest to the School of Education and Human Development. This scholarship is given to a student in any program in this department, with preference to students with demonstrated need.

The Marx Scholarship was established by Ellie Marcus Marx in memory of her husband Samuel Marx and as an expression of appreciation for being the first recipient of a Master of Arts degree granted during a summer session at the University. The scholarship is intended to assist worthy master's students enrolled in each program within the School of Education and Human Development.

The Folan Fellowship was established by Ragan and McDara Folan in honor of their daughter, Caitlin, a School of Education and Human Development graduate. The fellowship is given to a student in the master of teaching program, with preference to a student with demonstrated financial need.

The Buford Scholarship was established by Robert P. and Anne W. Buford of Richmond. The scholarship is to go to a student enrolled in the master of teaching program.

The Geroge Graham Scholarship was established by Mrs. Gladys Graham, an alumna of the School of Education and Human Development. This scholarship is given to students enrolled in the master of teaching program who are in the top quarter of the class.

The Gladys Graham Scholarship was established by Mrs. Gladys Graham, an alumna of the School of Education and Human Development. This scholarship is given to students enrolled in the master of teaching program who are in the top quarter of the class.

This scholarship was established by Paulette Goerig-Katzenbach and Richard Katzenbach to support a student with financial need entering the K-12 teaching profession. The scholarship is given to a first-generation master of teaching student preparing to become a teacher.

The Howard W. Allen Award was established in honor of the career of Professor Emeritus Howard W. Allen. This award is given to a student enrolled in or enrolling in a master’s or doctoral program in the School of Education and Human Development.

The Hunter Taylor Scholarship was established by the family and friends of Hunter Taylor in his memory. This scholarship is given to master of teaching students in the top quarter of the class, with preference given to students preparing to teach a foreign language.

The Inge Scholarship was established by Clifton Inge to support an out-of-state student in the master of teaching program who has demonstrated need.

The Cooper-Sisson Scholarship was established by James M. Cooper and V. Shamim Sisson. This scholarship is given to a master of teaching student with demonstrated financial need; academic scholarship; and teaching potential.

The Butcher Fellowship was established by Jean R. Butcher and is to be given to a graduate student who is specializing in the field of reading.

The Joan Larie Bell Scholarship was established in memory of Joan Larie Bell by her family. This scholarship is for a master of teaching student who intends to pursue the educational field as a classroom teacher; exhibits qualities of leadership, excellence and enthusiasm for the educational process; encourages the development of these same qualities in other students; and demonstrates financial need and scholastic merit. The dean of the School of Education and Human Development shall oversee the selection process directly.

The Holton Governor's Scholarship was established as part of the School of Education and Human Development's Governor's Scholarship initiative, a program initiated in 1997 to honor former governors in the Commonwealth of Virginia. This scholarship is to support students enrolled in the master of teaching program.

The Bradley Fellowship was established by Anne B. and William B. Guerrant in honor of Martha Nelson Bradley (EHD '39). This fellowship is to be given to graduate students studying to become a K-12 teacher, with first preference given to Virginia residents.

The Gunter Scholarship was established by family and friends of the Gunters to honor their years of dedication to teaching and to the University. This scholarship is given to a graduate student including master's of teaching students who demonstrates expertise and creativity in using technology in their program area; expresses a commitment to teaching in Virginia public schools; and exhibits inventiveness in implementing curriculum, in engaging students in active learning activities and in teaching students innovative ways of using technology themselves.

The Buford Scholarship was established by Robert P. and Anne W. Buford of Richmond. The scholarship is to go to a student enrolled in the master of teaching program.

The Stern Fellowship was established by Kyle Blackmon in honor of his mother, Sandra Feagan Stern. Preference is given to a master of teaching student with financial need in the K-12 grade teaching profession.

The Parents Bicentennial Fellowship Fund provides fellowships to master's of teaching graduate students in the School of Education and Human Development.

The Thomas Jefferson Governor's Scholarship was established by Alice B. Williams to honor Virginia's long and distinguished history of governors who saw the importance of education for the well-being of the Commonwealth. The scholarship is for students in the master's of teaching program.

The Robinson Fellowship was established by Joseph F. Moore in honor of his beloved former teacher Viola Reavis Robinson (ED '76). Preference is given to master of teaching students in good academic standing who is a native of Virginia.

The Rice Scholarship was established by W. Thomas and Jacqueline J. Rice. This scholarship is given to master's of teaching students who intend to teach in Virginia.

The O'Brien Scholarship was established by family and friends in memory of Dr. O'Brien. The scholarship is given to a student enrolled in the early childhood education program.

The Meade Award was established in memory of Dr. Richard A. Meade. This award is given to a graduate student pursuing or completing study in the field of English education.

The Busse Award was established in memory of Dr. Bernard Busse, Professor Emeritus of School of Education and Human Development. This award is given to an outstanding teacher education student concentrating in elementary education.

This scholarship was established by Charles H. and Mary Henderson to be used to support master of teaching students who demonstrate superior academic promise; recognition of past student work; and potential for making significant contributions as a leader in the field of elementary education.

The Elizabeth and Francis Campbell Scholarship in Teacher Education is awarded to students enrolled in the special education or elementary masters of teaching programs.

The Coffelt Scholarship was established by Robert M. Coffelt, Jr. in memory of Robert M. and in honor of Annetta J. Coffelt. This scholarship is given to a student in the teacher education program who needs financial assistance to complete the program. The recipient's graduate work should lead to licensure and endorsement in elementary education and his/her undergraduate major should be in political science, political theory, psychology or religious studies.

The Fredericks Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to students enrolled in the School of Education and Human Development's teacher education program who show strong promise and passion for classroom teaching, with a preference for students pursuing elementary education with a desire to teach in public schools.

The Carolyn M. Callahan and Michael S. Caldwell Bicenntial Scholars Fund Fellowship was established to support the work of doctoral student focused on the development and education of gifted students.

The Seward Scholarship was established by Estelle Seward to be given to a graduate student preparing to teach mathematics. The recipient should demonstrate scholastic merit and financial need.

EHD alumnus S. Stuart Flanagan established this scholarship to benefit master of teaching students training to be elementary, middle, or high school math teachers who have demonstrated a commitment to community service.

The Lowry Scholarship was established by friends of William C. Lowry upon his retirement. The scholarship supports a student studying math education and preparing to teach mathematics. The recipient should have completed at least two years of college work and show academic merit with potential of becoming an effective mathematics teacher.

The Dr. Michael McKenna Endowed Award was established to honor an outstanding doctoral student enrolled in the reading program who demonstrates academic and professional promise and financial need.

The Joseph James Morelli Bicentennial Fellowship fund provides fellowships to doctoral students for study and research in the areas of dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia in the School of Education and Human Development.

The Susan G. Akroyd Scholarship was established by a planned gift from Susan Akroyd to support students at the School of Education and Human Development, with preference given to graduate students in the reading education program.

The Leavell Award was established by Mrs. Ullin W. Leavell in memory of her husband and long-time director of the McGuffey Reading Center. This award is given to an outstanding graduate student specializing in the field of reading. The student must have demonstrated financial need.

The Corbin Scholarship was established by Sheila C. Labrecque and the late Thomas G. Labrecque to honor their daughter who received her master of teaching degree in special education from the School of Education and Human Development in 1995. This scholarship is given to a student studying reading or special education.

The Eli M. Bower Fellowship was established in memory of Eli M. Bower and is to be given to graduate students who are involved in the education of students with emotional and behavioral disorders.

The May Fellowship was established by John B. and Florence S. May. This fellowship is given to students studying and conducting research in learning disabilities.

The Lloyd Family Award was established by faculty emeritus John Lloyd and his wife Patricia. The award is to go to a doctoral student in special education who has published scholarly work during the previous academic year with a preference for (a) scientific research (b) published in peer-reviewed journals.

The Joseph James Morelli Bicentennial Fellowship fund provides fellowships to doctoral students for study and research in the areas of dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia in the School of Education and Human Development.

The Nancy Hall Butts Award is given to students studying special education. Students must be at least in the second year of their program and have an active research project. Funds should be used to support scholarly activities.

The Sharon Parente and John Risner Bicentennial Scholarship provides scholarships to graduate students in the School of Education and Human Development, with a preference for students participating in a STEM discipline.

The Class of 1990 "Every School" Bicentennial Scholarship fund supports graduate students enrolled in the dual degree program at the School of Education and Human Development and the Darden School of Business, with preference for students who have worked previously and plan to work again in public education upon completion of the dual degree program.

The Marx Scholarship was established by Ellie Marcus Marx in memory of her husband Samuel Marx and as an expression of appreciation for being the first recipient of a Master of Arts degree granted during a summer session at the University. The scholarship is intended to assist worthy master's students enrolled in each program within the School of Education and Human Development.

The Snyder-Crumpacker Fellowship was established by Sara and J. Peter Crumpacker to provide fellowships for doctoral students enrolled full time at School of Education and Human Development. Fellowship recipients shall be a single parent head of household, with at least three years classroom experience in a public school system.

The Campbell Scholarship was established by Mrs. Elizabeth A. Campbell in memory of her husband Walter E. Campbell, former Virginia superintendent of public instruction. This scholarship is given to a graduate student committed to a career in educational leadership and policy studies, with a successful record of academic achievement, and evidence of leadership within the program.

The Elizabeth Davies Morie Scholarship is awarded to students who are enrolled in a doctoral program in administration and supervision in the School of Education and Human Development and who aspire to the position of division superintendent of schools. The recipients must maintain a minimum B+ academic average and intend to work as superintendents in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Dan Duke Award recognizes deserving graduate and doctoral students for excellence in the area of administration and supervision.

The Flora Scholarship was established in honor and memory of Frank Flora, professor of educational administration. This scholarship is given to an outstanding doctoral student in administration and supervision.

The James P. Lenox Scholarship is awarded to students focused on administration and supervision at the secondary/high school level at the School of Education and Human Development, with strong consideration for students that are or have the intent to become high school principals, who show a strong sense of purpose, determination and work ethic, and who exude excellence and integrity in all aspects of life.

The Raymond A. Hale Scholarship is awarded to students focused on administration and supervision at the secondary/high school level at the School of Education and Human Development, with strong consideration for students that are or have the intent to become high school principals, who show a strong sense of purpose, determination and work ethic, and who exude excellence and integrity in all aspects of life.

The Seawell Award was established by former students, colleagues and friends of William Seawell, a professor who taught in the Department of Administration and Supervision. This award is given to outstanding graduate students in administration and supervision.

The Alton Taylor Award was established by former students of Alton Taylor, professor emeritus. This award is given to an outstanding full-time doctoral student in higher education who demonstrates academic and professional promise and financial need.

The Gibbs Research Award was created in honor of Annette Gibbs by her students. The award supports student research and publication in higher education.

The Clevenger-Mason Fellowship was established by Kenneth H. Clevenger and S. RosaLee McKee Mason. This fellowship is awarded to a doctoral student in the higher education program with future promise in making lasting contributions to higher education administration through scholarship and practice.

The Chronister Award was established by former students and advisees of Dr. Chronister on his retirement from the Center for the Study of Higher Education. It is awarded to two full-time doctoral students in the higher education program. Students must show financial need, outstanding academic record, and a relationship of the research and/or travel to the professional growth of the student. Funds should be used for conference travel and registration expenses.

The Merritt Fellowship was established by friends in memory of Johnnie E. Merritt, former president of Central Virginia Community College. The fellowship is given to a doctoral student enrolled full-time in the higher education program.

This scholarship is awarded to a student in the social foundations program. The student should demonstrate promise in scholarship. The award will take into consideration co-curricular activities, community-professional activities, leadership and service.

Established by the faculty of the School of Education and Human Development, this scholarship supports a graduate student in any EDHS program. Recipients should demonstrate scholarship; co-curricular activities; community-professional activities; leadership; and service. Recipients must be recommended by EHD faculty.

The Humphreys Fellowship was established in honor of Homer Humphreys, a principal and teacher in Virginia and an adjunct faculty member at School of Education and Human Development. The fellowship is given to a student in an EDHS graduate program with demonstrated financial need and academic merit.

The Marx Scholarship was established by Ellie Marcus Marx in memory of her husband Samuel Marx and as an expression of appreciation for being the first recipient of a Master of Arts degree granted during a summer session at the University. The scholarship is intended to assist worthy master's students enrolled in each program within the School of Education and Human Development.

The Abidin Award was established in honor of Dr. Richard R. Abidin, Jr., retired School of Education and Human Development faculty member and former director of the clinical and school psychology program. This award is split and awarded to doctoral students studying clinical and school psychology for 1) their achievement in clinical excellence in the program, and 2) for their outstanding research contributions to the program.

The Marjorie Hare Andrews Fellowship was established in honor of Marjorie Hare Andrews (M.A.T., '68, Ph.D. '80) by her husband Lester S. Andrews and her two sons. This scholarship is given to a student enrolled in clinical psychology who is in the dissertation phase. The student is to be engaged in empirical, quantitative research in areas that will have an impact on educational practice or that will maximize the potential of children.

The Reeve Loper Scholarship provides need-based scholarships to graduate students enrolled in the School of Education and Human Development's clinical and school psychology program who demonstrate financial need.

The Richard R. Abidin, Jr. Scholarship was established in honor of Richard R. Abidin, Jr., for his outstanding contribution to the students and faculty of the clinical and school psychology program at the School of Education and Human Development. The scholarship is to assist a graduate student in the school's program in clinical and school psychology who is preparing for a career in clinical psychology.

The Burr Award was established by friends and family of Helen Gunderson Burr created to honor her on the occasion of her retirement. The award is open to students enrolled in the communication sciences and disorders program.

The Doyle Fellowship was established according to the bequest by the estate of Mary Marshall Doyle Rastatter. This fellowship is given to graduate students enrolled in the communication sciences and disorders program, with preference to a student from southwestern Virginia.

Established by the School of Education and Human Development Trustees Program, this fellowship supports graduate students studying in the area of counselor education. Recipients should not graduate in the year of the distribution of the fellowship.

The Van Hoose Award was established in memory of Dr. William H. Van Hoose, professor of counselor education. This award is given to graduate students enrolled full-time in the counselor education program who show academic achievement and a demonstrated commitment to counseling.

The Winx Lawrence Award supports an undergraduate in the school’s youth and social innovation program or a graduate student in the school’s clinical and school psychology program, with preference given to a student who has demonstrated a commitment to making a difference in the lives of youth.

The Loyd Award was established by family and friends in memory of Dr. Loyd, a former School of Education and Human Development School professor. This award is given to support a graduate student's presentation of research paper as author or co-author in the field of educational research or measurement at regional or national scholarly conventions or conferences from the Department of Kinesiology. Funds are to be used to support conference travel and registration.

The Bunker Scholarship was established by former students, colleagues and friends of Dr. Bunker. This scholarship is open to students in kinesiology, with preference to students studying motor learning, exercise and sport psychology, pedagogy, or adapted physical education.

The Marx Scholarship was established by Ellie Marcus Marx in memory of her husband Samuel Marx and as an expression of appreciation for being the first recipient of a Master of Arts degree granted during a summer session at the University. The scholarship is intended to assist worthy master's students enrolled in each program within the School of Education and Human Development.

The Perrin Award was established to honor David H. Perrin, former Joe Gieck Professor of Sports Medicine and chair of the Department of Human Services. The awards are given to support a master's degree student and a doctoral degree student in athletic training in the Department of Kinesiology.

This Scholarship was established by Joe and Sally Gieck to benefit a graduate student focused on athletic training.

The Williams Award was established by Mrs. Williams, a former director of dental services at Virginia Western Community College and a participant in the field of health education/health promotion. The award is given to students studying in the area of health education/health promotion.