Scholarships are endowments established by the Geneseo Foundation.
Recipients are chosen by faculty of the Ella Cline Shear School of
Education. Checks are applied to student tuition. To receive the
scholarship for both semesters, applicants must be in full time
attendance for the academic year.
Application-based awards
Awarded Spring 2012
Applied to Tuition Fall 2012/Spring 2013
Childhood Education Majors
Francis and Katharine Moench Scholarship ($1640)
Awarded to a Junior Childhood Education major who will be entering his or her Senior year
in the Fall 2012 semester. Endowed
by a bequest from the late Dr. Francis Moench, President Emeritus of SUNY
Geneseo and his wife, Kay Moench.
Support is continued by his son, Dr. Richard Moench. Check will be
applied to tuition.
James G. and Irene H. Allen Memorial Scholarship ($500)
Awarded to a
childhood education major who demonstrates financial need. This is supported by
June Allen ’62 in memory of her parents. Check will be applied to tuition.
The Gertrude Dewey Gillespie ’39 Scholarship ($2695)
This is awarded to a Sophomore or Junior who has been
admitted to the Shear School of Education Childhood Education (Grades 1-6)
program with a minimum GPA of 3.0. This scholarship
is made possible through the generous contribution of Mary Anne Gillespie in
honor of her mother, Gertrude Dewey Gillespie ’39. Check will be applied to tuition.
Helen LiFeber-Rosener Award for
Excellence ($1,500 each to 2 recipients)
This award is given to
two outstanding undergraduates majoring in Childhood or Childhood with
Special Education Programs who show an interest in promoting literacy and
diversity and who plan to teach urban students. The scholarships are funded by
Helen LiFeber-Rosener ’60. Check will be
applied to tuition
Martha Johnson Thom ’54 Memorial
Endowed Scholarship ($456)
Awarded annually to
an outstanding student enrolled in a certification program in Childhood
Education. Endowed by family and friends of the late Martha
Johnson Thom ’54. Check will be applied to tuition.
Childhood with Special Education Majors
Susan J. Hughes Memorial
Scholarship ($2310)
This award is given
to a Senior Childhood with Special
Education major who has a strong academic record and demonstrates the following
qualities: enthusiasm for teaching and
learning, advocacy for students with special needs and their families,
leadership, wit, compassion, and integrity.
This is given to a student who
intends to complete his/her Master’s degree at Geneseo. This is supported by family and friends of
Susan J. Hughes. Certificate to be
presented at the SOE Convocation.
Recipient is listed in the Commencement Program. Check will be applied to tuition.
Helen LiFeber-Rosener Award for
Excellence ($1,500 each to 2 recipients)
This award is given to
two outstanding undergraduates majoring in Childhood or Childhood with
Special Education Programs who show an interest in promoting literacy and
diversity and who plan to teach urban students. The scholarships are funded by
Helen LiFeber-Rosener ’60. Check will be
applied to tuition
Early Childhood, Childhood, and Childhood with Special Education Majors
June Blair Metro '48 Award for
Excellence in Elementary Education ($1,000)
This award is for an
outstanding and deserving Childhood Education major, Early Childhood/Childhood
Education major, or Childhood with Special Education major (Sophomore or Junior) who has demonstrated academic excellence,
leadership ability, and contributions to the department. It is supported by June Blair Metro '48. Check will be applied to tuition.
Marjorie Elliott Spezzano ’48
Scholarship ($1590)
This award is for an
outstanding Childhood Education major, Early Childhood/Childhood Education
major, or Childhood with Special Education major (Sophomore or Junior), based on academic excellence and involvement
in community service. It is supported by
an endowment established by Marjorie Elliott Spezzano ’48. Check will be applied to tuition.
Mary Nash Orbaker Scholarship
($640)
This award is for an
outstanding woman (Junior status) Childhood Education major, Early
Childhood/Childhood Education major, or Childhood with Special Education major,
based on academic excellence (minimum GPA of 3.0), financial need, and
demonstration of leadership qualities in her profession. This scholarship will be announced junior
year and paid during the last semester of student teaching. It is supported by an endowment established
by Dr. Eugene Orbaker in honor of his wife, Mary Nash Orbaker ’53. Check will
be applied to tuition.
Martha Cox Hart Memorial Scholarship ($3720)
This is awarded to an outstanding elementary
education major, recipient must be a current
Junior, entering their Senior year
in Fall 2012. Recipient to be designated "Martha Cox Hart
Scholar". This is endowed by the family of Martha Cox Hart. Check is
applied to tuition.
Christine Pagano Stralitz ’53 Memorial Scholarship ($1430)
This award is for an
outstanding Junior or Senior (if Senior status, student must at least be
attending full time in Fall 2012),
majoring in Education with a cumulative average GPA of at
least 3.0, and who has demonstrated commitment to serving others. It is sponsored by an endowment gift by the
late Mr. Paul Stralitz, in memory of his wife, Chirstine Pagano Stralitz. This year (Spring 2012) it is being offered
to an Education major. Check will be applied to tuition
All Majors Seeking Certification
Dr. Fred A. Bennett Memorial Scholarship ($630)
Awarded to a
deserving student in the Shear School of Education, based on above average GPA
and service to the field/campus community. Supported by an endowment established by Dr.
Bennett’s son, F. Lawrence Bennett, and daughter, Barbara Bennett , in
recognition of the significant role Dr. Bennett played in organizing the
Geneseo Foundation and his many years of dedicated service as executive
secretary. Check will be applied to tuition.
Charlotte Diamond Baker Endowed Scholarship ($770)
This scholarship is
given to a student who demonstrates financial need, has achieved satisfactory
academic progress, and has made outstanding contributions in college
activities. It is funded through an endowment established by the late
Charlotte Diamond Baker ’41 and continues to be
sponsored by Charlotte’s two daughters, Harriet Friedberg and Ellen
Abramson, in honor of their mother. Check
will be applied to tuition.
James ’33 and Mary Servis ’34 Dietsche
Memorial Scholarship ($470)
This award is for an outstanding
Sophomore or Junior with preference
given to graduates of Geneseo Central School or Elmira Free Academy. This award is sponsored by James ‘33 and
Mary’s ’34 daughter Christina, and her husband David. Check will be applied to
tuition.
Marjorie Lattin Cook Hucker Scholarship ($460)
Awarded to an
outstanding student based on academic achievement. This memorial scholarship was established by supported
by family and friends of Marjorie Lattin Cook Hucker. Check will be applied to tuition.
The two scholarships below are pending funding. We would like applications to consider should the monies become available. Apply for these also if you meet the criteria.
Connie Campo Drew
’58 Scholarship
Awarded to an outstanding Childhood with Special
Education student who demonstrates financial need. This scholarship is supported by Connie Campo
Drew ‘58. Check will be applied to
tuition.
The Luckern Miles
Scholarship
Awarded to an outstanding student in teacher education
with preference given to students from
Geneva or Seneca Falls. This
scholarship was established and is supported by Mary E. Luckern ’53 in honor of
her aunt and great-aunt, both alumni named Abigail Miles. Check will be applied to tuition.
Deadline for applications is March 6 , 2012 by 4:00 p.m. Applications received after this date and time will not be considered. Submit your completed application electronically to Nancy Newcomb, newcomb@geneseo.edu.
For more information, contact Nancy Newcomb, South Hall 218A, 245-5560, or newcomb@geneseo.edu
**Xerox Center for Multicultural Teacher Education Scholarship ($1,000)*
For information and the application please follow this link: http://www.geneseo.edu/xerox_center/scholarships
Ella Cline Shear Scholarship
Ten awards of $1,000 each are given to outstanding and deserving (sophomore or junior) candidates who are preparing for careers in teaching. This is supported by an endowment gift from Ella Shear '35. Award applied to tuition.
Outstanding Seniors in Education
Each academic year School of Education faculty nominate those seniors whom they consider to be outstanding in terms of academic achievement and performance in Student Teaching, and also have a commitment to the teaching profession. There will be two recipients for each program. Recipients receive a certificate and are honored at the School of Education Convocation. Recipient names will be recognized on the Commencement program.
Rosalind R. Fisher Award
This award is granted each year to a senior for outstanding achievement in Student Teaching in English. The award is listed in the Commencement Program and a certificate is presented at the School of Education Convocation.
Gladys Rhodes Excellence in Special Education ($100)*
Awarded to a senior majoring in Childhood with Special Education, active in CEC, with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. The award will be presented at the School of Education Convocation.
Sandra Wheat Burroughs Memorial Scholarship ($640)*
This award is granted to an outstanding graduate student who demonstrates leadership in courses. This award is supported by classmates, friends and family of Sandra Wheat Burroughs. Award applied to tuition.