SUNY Fredonia College of Education
Honors, Awards, Scholarships
For the purposes of these awards and scholarships,
“graduating senior” means any student
successfully completing an education program
in
December, May or August of the award year
“senior” is
any student with 89+ credit hours at
the time of application
“junior” is
any student with 57-88 credit
hours at the time of application
“sophomore” is
any student with 24-56 credit
hours at the time of application
“freshman” is
any student with less than 24 credit hours at the time of application
(Undergraduate Catalog: Academic Policies: Student Classification)
“education major” means any student enrolled in any
first time Initial Certification,
Teacher
Education program at any level (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior).
This
excludes students in programs requiring an initial certification for entrance,
but
includes the following 16 as identified
on the COE webpage:
Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Childhood Education (CE)
Childhood Inclusive
Education (CIE)
Music Education K-12
Adolescence Education:
Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, English, French,
Spanish, Physics, Social Studies, Math &
Middle Childhood Math
Adolescence Science
Education (MAT)
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL K-12).
Adolescent education majors should also
consult their discipline departments for
discipline-specific awards.
Recipients are announced each May,
but funds are applied towards tuition in the next Fall semester. Some scholarship awards may be applied
1/2 in Fall and 1/2 in Spring semester.
Exception: graduating seniors not
returning in the Fall will receive a cash award in May.
ALL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO
EDU@FREDONIA.EDU
*NOTE: dollar amounts below are for awards in May 2011;
values may vary from year to year.
Baross-Clothier Scholarship
(Open to all Education Majors)
Possibility of Renewal for Senior Year
Description
This scholarship was established in 2003 in honor of Mr. James Baross and Mrs. Mary Clothier Baross. Mr. and Mrs. Baross met while they were attending SUNY Fredonia in the 1940s. Mrs. Baross is a native of Silver Creek and graduated from Fredonia in 1943. Mr. Baross left SUNY Fredonia to serve his country during World War II, then returned after the war to complete his degree in 1947. After teaching for a few years in Western New York, Mr. and Mrs. Baross relocated to southern California.
Recipient Requirements: Must Download Application
> Be an Education Major
> Be in or entering junior year in upcoming Fall semester
> Have good academic standing
> Must have average or better academic background
> Must be working while attending college
> Must demonstrate financial need
NOTE: Scholarship may be renewable for senior year.
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Thelma Brynolfson Scholarship
(Open to all ECE/CE/CIE/Music Majors)
Possibility of Renewal for Senior Year
Description
This scholarship was established in 2002 in honor of Thelma (Anderson) Brynolfson who graduated from Fredonia State in 1938. She taught in Cherry Creek for 3 years before marrying William Brynolfson and raising 4 sons. When her sons were grown, Thelma then returned to teaching; working as a substitute for 10 years then as a full-time teacher in the Kenmore-Tonawanda elementary schools for another 16 years.
Recipient Requirements: Must Download Application
> Be enrolled in Early Childhood, Childhood, Childhood Inclusive or Music Education
> Be in or entering junior year in upcoming Fall semester
> Must demonstrate financial need
NOTE: Scholarship may be renewable for senior year.
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Winifred Budd Scholarship *may be nominated without application
(Open to all ECE/CE/CIE Majors)
1 recipient male only
Description
This scholarship was established in 2010 in honor of Winifred Budd -- an outstanding educator whose
interest and influence on a young male student in elementary school lead to this students future success in life.
Recipient Requirements: Must Download Application
> Be enrolled in Early Childhood, Childhood, Childhood Inclusive Education
> Be entering sophomore or junior year in upcoming Fall semester
> Have a desire to work at the elementary level
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Helen Buderkin Award
(Open to all ECE/CE/CIE Majors)
Description
Established in 1970, this award honors Helen Buderkin was a highly respected faculty member of the State College of Fredonia. She was associated with the kindergarten of the Campus School for many years, and she served as mentor, educator and role model to scores of student teachers.
Recipient Requirements: Must Download Application
> Be enrolled in Early Childhood, Childhood, or Childhood Inclusive Education
> Have completed or be completing Student Teaching
> Have shown outstanding ability in Student Teaching
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James D. Burdick Memorial Scholarship *may be nominated without application
(Open to all ECE/CE/CIE Majors)
1 recipient
Description
This scholarship was established by Mrs. Phyllis Ellis Willson as a memorial to her son, James D.
Burdick. Phyllis Ellis Willson earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education form Fredonia in
1939, then had a distinguished teaching career of 42 years.
Recipient Requirements: Must Download Application
> Be enrolled in Early Childhood, Childhood, or Childhood Inclusive Education
> Be entering sophomore, junior or senior year FULL-TIME in coming Fall semester
> Demonstrate potential for becoming an exemplary teacher
> Demonstrate financial need.
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Chautauqua County Retired Teachers Award
(Open to all ECE/CE/CIE Majors)
2 recipients
Preference given to 1 CE or CIE major & 1 EC major
Description
The Chautauqua County Retired Teachers established this award in 2002 to reward outstanding Education majors (one elementary and one early childhood) who are graduates from Chautauqua County High Schools and who completed student teaching with honors.
Recipient Requirements: Must Download Application
> Be enrolled in Early Childhood, Childhood, or Childhood Inclusive Education
> Have completed or be completing Student Teaching
> Have completed or be completing Student Teaching with honors
> Be a graduate from a Chautauqua County High School
> Write a 1 paragraph biography of where attended high school, where did student
teaching (including grades, subject areas), and what did during placement to earn
honors [include as page 2 of the application]
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Class
of 1953 Neil Postman Memorial Award *may be nominated without
application
(Open to
all Education Majors)
Description
Neil Postman is a
SUNY Fredonia graduate of 1953, a world-renown media scholar, and a
nationally recognized teacher, author and cultural critic. After
graduating from Fredonia, he earned a PhD from Columbia then held taught
for 40 years at New York University where he was also Chair of the
Dept. of Culture and Communication. Dr. Postman authored over 20 books,
is a member of the SUNY Fredonia Athletic Hall of Fame, and received the
Outstanding Achievement Award from the Fredonia Alumni Association, as
well as being Fredonia’s first graduate to be named Distinguished
Alumnus of the Year by the Confederation of SUNY Alumni Associations.
Recipient
Requirements: Must Download Application
> Be an Education
Major
> Be a graduating senior
> Have proven excellence
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Class of 1954 Award
(Open to all ECE/CE/CIE Majors)
Description
A new award endowed by the SUNY Fredonia Class of 1954 and first presented in 2008. This award is given in alternate years between Music and Education. In 1954, elementary teaching certification was issued to primary or common branch subjects-grades K to 8. Therefore the intent of this scholarship is to honor a student who expects to teach within that grade range.
Award was first presented in 2008 by the College of Education. It is presented alternately between the COE and Music Department (School of Music), with the COE offering it in the “even” years: 2008, 2010, 2012….
Recipient Requirements: Must Download Application
> Be enrolled in Early Childhood, Childhood, or Childhood Inclusive Education
> Be enrolled as a full-time junior or senior or graduating senior
> Plan to teach within the K-8 grade range
> Demonstrate financial need
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Class of 1955 Scholarship [ODD years only]
(Open to all Education Majors except Music)
Description
A new award endowed by the SUNY Fredonia Class of 1955 for its 50 year Class Reunion. This award is given in alternate years between Music and Education. In 1955, elementary teaching certification was issued to primary or common branch subjects-grades K to 8. Therefore the intent of this scholarship is to honor a student who expects to teach within that grade range.
This award was first presented in 2007 by the College of Education. It is presented alternately between the COE and Music Department (School of Music), with the COE offering it in the “odd” years: 2007, 2009, 2011….
Recipient Requirements: Must Download Application
> Be an Education Major except those in the School of Music
> Be in or entering junior year OR senior year standing in upcoming Fall semester
> Plan to teach within the K-8 grade range
> Demonstrate financial need
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Class of 1965 Reunion Endowment [ODD years only]
(Open to all Education Majors except Music)
Description
A new award endowed by the SUNY Fredonia Class of 1965 for its 40th Class Reunion. The Class of 1965 is represented by the Gift Committee Chairs, Richard and Arlene LoGuidice. This award will alternate between the College of Education and the Music Department (School of Music) until such time as the award is large enough to award two scholarships. The award was first presented in 2007 by the College of Education, and will continue to be offered by the COE in the “odd” years: 2007, 2009, 2011….
Recipient Requirements: Must Download Application
> Be an Education Major except those in the School of Music
> Be a “deserving student” as determined by the COE Honors and Awards Committee
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Clifton (Wolfenden) Scholarship
(Open to all Education Majors)
Description
Miss Wolfenden graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1962. She graduated from SUNY Fredonia in 1966 with a B.A. degree. She also earned a Master's degree and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration from SUNY Fredonia. She began her teaching career at Westfield Academy & Central School. In 1968, she joined the faculty of her former Alma Mater, Dunkirk High School, where she taught social studies. In 1979, she became Principal of Dunkirk Middle School and Administrator for Special Education. In 1985 Miss Wolfenden was appointed Superintendent of Dunkirk City School District. She has also held various leadership positions in professional organizations as well as membership in the Dunkirk Rotary, the Fredonia Methodist Church, and the Fredonia Eastern Star Chapter.
Recipient Requirements: Must Download Application
> Be an Education Major
> Be a graduating senior
> Be earning a Bachelor’s Degree in education
> Be accepted to a graduate program in education at SUNY Fredonia
> Be a resident of Dunkirk or Fredonia (award restricted to residents)
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Anthony Deiulio Scholarship
(Open to all Education Majors)
Description
This scholarship was established in 1996 from the estate of Anthony M. Deiulio who earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in English from Syracuse University and his Ed.D. in Curriculum Development and Administration from the University at Buffalo. From 1956 to 1966 he served as professor of Education and Assistant Dean at the University of Toledo, Ohio. From 1966-88 he was an Education professor at SUNY Fredonia. Dr. Deiulio served as Chair of the Department of Education from 1966-71. He retired in 11988 but remained professionally active after moving to North Carolina. Dr. Deiulio passed away in 1998.
Recipient Requirements: Must Download Application
> Be an Education Major at the undergraduate level
> Be entering senior year in upcoming Fall semester
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College of Education Endowment Scholarship *may be nominated without application
(Open to all Education Majors)
Description
In February 2000, this endowment was established for Education majors (preferably Early Childhood) who maintain a Grade Point Average that exceeds the required minimum; who demonstrate exceptional skill in student teaching; and who receive the endorsement of the College of Education Faculty of the Professional Year.
Recipient Requirements: Must Download Application
> Be an Education Major (preference given to Early Childhood)
> Maintain a GPA that exceeds the minimum required
> Demonstrate exceptional skill in student teaching placements
> Receive endorsement of the Education faculty (of methods or student teaching)
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Anthony J. Ellis Memorial Scholarship *may be nominated without application
(Open to all CE/CIE Majors)
1 recipient
Description
This scholarship was established by Mrs. Phyllis Ellis Willson as a memorial to Mr. Anthony J. Ellis.
Phyllis Ellis Willson earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education form Fredonia in 1939,
then had a distinguished teaching career of 42 years.
Recipient Requirements: Must Download Application
> Be enrolled in Childhood, or Childhood Inclusive Education
> Be entering sophomore, junior or senior year FULL-TIME in coming Fall semester
> Demonstrate potential for becoming an exemplary teacher
> Demonstrate financial need.
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Charles and Shirley Erbsmehl Scholarship *may be nominated without application
(Open to all ECE/CE/CIE Majors)
Description
Both Charles and Shirley Erbsmehl attended SUNY Fredonia in the mid 1950’s. Charles (Chuck) served in Korea prior to attending Fredonia, and Shirley had worked as a secretary for a year before attending. Shirley then worked her way through college and earned her degree with no financial assistance. Charles decided Fredonia’s music education was not what he wanted, so he found employment elsewhere. Charles and Shirley were married prior to Shirley’s graduation. Shirley then taught elementary school for over 30 years in Lancaster Central Schools, and Charles became a nationally recognized piano technician. They returned to Fredonia in 1990 and continue to be active in the community.
Established in 2004, this scholarship is for a graduating senior who has excelled in elementary education and has shown “that special insight” to work effectively with children on a daily basis. The award is for an Education major who has demonstrated outstanding ability in student teaching and “the gift” as a teacher.
Recipient Requirements: Must Download Application
> Be enrolled in Early Childhood, Childhood, or Childhood Inclusive Education
> Be a graduating senior
> Have “excelled” in elementary education
> Have shown “that special insight” to work effectively with children on a daily basis
> Appear to have “the gift” as a teacher
> Have a recommendation from supervising teacher in field placement or COE faculty
> Be a Lancaster NY Central School graduate [preference given but not limited to]
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Philip Kochman Scholarship
(Open to all Education Majors including international students)
Description
Dr. Philip Kochman retired in 1969 after teaching for 20 years as a professor of Education at Fredonia State. In his last years at Fredonia State, he was Director of Foreign Students and was dedicated to recruiting and guiding international students. He spent 5 years in Indonesia working to improve the educational system and also served on a United Nations team in Ethiopia to develop teacher-training programs. This scholarship was established in 2002 with the belief that education can be a potent and positive force in the global war on poverty and oppression.
Recipient Requirements: Must Download Application
> Be an Education Major
> Be a freshman with financial need from a developing third world country
whose intent is to return there to teach [preference given]
> Be a foreign student at any grade level [preference given]
> Be an American student at any grade level with financial need AND be from an
economically depressed area whose intent is to return there to teach
> Be an American student at any grade level with financial need
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Helen Kelly Lillie Memorial Scholarship
(Open to all Education Majors)
Description
In 1942, Helen Kelly married Mr. Lillie, who had been President of the Fredonia Normal Class of 1939. They had two children and six granddaughters. Mr. Lillie completed his B.S. in Education at Albany State and an M.B.A. at the University of Buffalo. He taught briefly in public schools and at the University of Buffalo, and spent over 40 years as a Certified Public Accountant.
Recipient Requirements: Must Download Application
> Be an Education Major
> Be in or entering senior year in upcoming Fall semester
> Have demonstrated outstanding ability and potential as a future teacher
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Richard & Arlene LoGuidice Award *may be nominated without application
(Open to CE and CIE Majors)
Description
Richard and Arlene LoGuidice are both graduates from SUNY Fredonia, Class of 1965. Both are career teachers in the Rochester area: Arlene teaches elementary primarily in the Gates-Chili School District, and Richard in the Greece Central School District in elementary and middle school. The LoGuidices established this award 1999 because they have a strong loyalty to SUNY Fredonia and believe that their four years here had a significant impact on their lives and careers. Their continued support was further inspired by a wonderful thank-you note they received from a recipient of their award.
Richard and Arlene LoGuidice prefer that serious consideration should be given to the student who works really hard, but does not always get the recognition that others might.
Recipient Requirements: Must Download Application
> Be a Childhood or Childhood Inclusive Education Major
> Be a junior
> Have completed early field experience
> Show promise and true dedication to children and teaching.
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Lucille Ellis Mack Scholarship *may be nominated without application
(Open to all ECE/CE/CIE Majors)
1 recipient
Description
Mrs. Lucille Ellis Mack graduated from Fredonia with both her Bs and Ms in Elementary Education and
took her first teaching job at Lakeshore’s Brant Elementary in 1950 . In 1956 she moved to Orchard Park
and taught in several schools in that District. In 1965, Lucille moved to New York City where she taught
fist grade until her retirement in 1984. This Scholarship is established in honor of Lucille Ellis Mack by
one of her four sisters, Phyllis Ellis Willson, also a Fredonia Graduate.
Recipient Requirements: Must Download Application
> Be enrolled in Early Childhood, Childhood, or Childhood Inclusive Education
> Be entering sophomore, junior or senior year FULL-TIME in coming Fall semester
> Demonstrate potential and passion for becoming a teacher
> Be especially interested in teaching Reading
> Demonstrate financial need.
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Floyd & Mabel Melvin Scholarship
(Open to all Education Majors)
Description
The Mabel S. Melvin Estate established this scholarship in honor of Floyd J. Melvin, Class of 1899 and Mabel Smith Melvin, Class of 1910. The recipient must be, “A worthy Chautauqua County student who is training in the regular teachers course.”
Recipient Requirements: Must Download Application
> Be an Education Major
> Be a Chautauqua County student
> Be worthy of an award
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Carol Scrace Pierce Award *may be nominated without application
(Open to all ECE/CE/CIE Majors)
Description
Carol Scrace Pierce was a graduate of Fredonia State in 1956 with a dual major in speech and elementary education. Her mother, Norma Tanner Scrace, was a graduate of the State Normal School in 1927 and established this award in 1982. This award is to be given to a student majoring in elementary education, and possessing an aptitude or desire to work with exceptional children, either special needs or gifted. Recipient should be highly principled, worthy and in need of financial aid.
Recipient Requirements: Must Download Application
> Be enrolled in Early Childhood, Childhood, or Childhood Inclusive Education
> Possess an aptitude or desire to work with special needs or gifted children
> Be highly principled and worthy
> Have a desire to work with exceptional children (special needs or gifted)
> Demonstrate financial need
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Louis E. Raths Scholarship *may be nominated without application
(Open to all Education Majors)
Description
Dr. Louis E. Raths was a resident of Dunkirk and served as an adjunct professor in the Education Department. He was instrumental in the establishment of the original Early Childhood Education program. This scholarship was developed in 1978 to be given to a deserving prospective teacher who is recommended by the College of Education Faculty.
Recipient Requirements: Must Download Application
> Be an Education Major at any level [preference given to Early Childhood majors]
> Be a “deserving student” as determined by the COE Honors and Awards Committee
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Margaret Sawkins-Hastie Award
(Open to all ECE/CE/CIE Majors)
Description
Dr. Sawkins-Hastie’s long association with the Fredonia College Foundation began in the late 1930s when high school music organizations participated in the annual Music Festival sponsored by the Music Department of the Fredonia Normal School. After graduating from Westfield Academy, Dr. Sawkins-Hastie earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at Fredonia. After 13 years as a classroom teacher then reading supervisor at what later became Lake Shore Central School in Angola, NY, Dr. Sawkins-Hastie joined the faculty of the Campus School at the Fredonia College, where she taught primary classes for 11 years. Dr. Sawkins-Hastie then earned her Doctor of Education from SUNY Buffalo in 1970 and became an associate professor in Fredonia’s Education Dept. where she taught language arts, reading methods and children’s literature until her retirement in1978.
Recipient Requirements: Must Download Application
> Be enrolled in Early Childhood, Childhood, or Childhood Inclusive Education
> Be a graduating senior
> Be a graduate from a Chautauqua County High School [preference given]
> Have a current cumulative grade point average GPA of 3.0 or higher
> Be from a middle or low-income family or be self-supporting
> Demonstrate financial need
> Show promise of being a successful elementary school teacher
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Marjorie E. Woods Scholarship
(Open to all Education Majors)
Description
James and Jenifer Woods established this endowment in 1996 to honor their mother who received her teaching certificate and Bachelor of Science degree from SUNY Fredonia. Mrs. Woods’ passion for elementary school teaching emerged from her appreciation for the importance of early learning in writing and reading. Marjorie Woods grew up in Sinclairville in Chautauqua County. Preference will be given to a student from Sinclairville, New York.
Recipient Requirements: Must Download Application
> Be an Education Major
> Be from Sinclairville, NY [preference given]
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