Applications for consideration are available in the Office of Teacher Certification and need to be completed before the March deadline. Please contact the Office of Teacher Certification for further assistance.

1. Norton R. Bagley Scholarship Fund
2. Maureen Shine Bateman Memorial
3. Class of 1946 Endowment Fund*
4. Class of 1951 Scholarship Fund
5. Class of 1957 Scholarship Fund
6. Marie Connelly Scholarship Fund
7. Irving Willard Jones Scholarship Fund*
8. Janet Sanford Kelliher Endowed Scholarship Fund
9. Margaret "Peg" Rock Kenyon Memorial Fund*
10. Emma Paulsen Knapp '17 Scholarship Fund*
11. Ruth Birch Marzec ’48 Scholarship
12. Jessie Barnes Metcalf Memorial Fund*
13. Michelle Morse Memorial Scholarship Fund
14. Isabel Murray Natural Science Education
15. Barbara Boyce Oakes Scholarship Fund*
16. Doris Dean Palmer '30 Endowed Scholarship Fund
17. Eugene '58 and Joan Doyon '56 Savage Education Award
18. Bernice Goodwin Spaulding Memorial Fund*
19. Blanche Colby Stacy Fund
20. Emma Yeaton Wheeler Scholarship Fund
21. Dorothy E. Whiting Scholarship Fund*

Norton R. Bagley Scholarship Fund

This endowment funds a scholarship to a student majoring in education. Preference will be made to male students.  Additional criteria may be determined by the president in consultation with the education department.

Maureen Shine Bateman Memorial

This endowment honors Maureen Shine Bateman and, in her memory, funds a scholarship to be given to one deserving childhood studies major who is seeking certification in elementary education. The award recipient is to be chosen by the education department scholarship committee on the basis of the following criteria: full-time status; 2.0 or above overall grade point average; sophomore or above class standing; displays attributes of enthusiasm, warmth, dedication to teaching, and willingness to learn and try new teaching techniques; celebrates all children; can serve as a role model for children; and is well spoken and reads widely.

Class of 1946 Endowment Fund*

This endowment funds scholarships for worthy undergraduate students majoring in Education. These awards are based on academic achievement and financial need and are granted to upper-class students who have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5. Recipients are selected by the education department scholarship committee.

Class of 1951 Scholarship Fund

This endowment fund supports a Junior or Senior student in good academic standing, majoring in education, and in need of financial aid. The recipient is to be chosen by the education department scholarship committee.

Class of 1957 Scholarship Fund

This endowment funds scholarships for a worthy undergraduate student majoring in Education.  Recipients are chosen by the education department scholarship committee.

Marie Connelly Scholarship Fund

This endowment honors Marie Connelly and, in her memory, funds scholarships for worthy nontraditional undergraduate students majoring in education.  Selection is determined by the education department scholarship committee.

Irving Willard Jones Scholarship Fund*

This endowment funds scholarships for students majoring in music education. The scholarship is based on merit, with consideration given to financial need. Recipients are chosen by a committee. No application process is required.

Janet Sanford Kelliher Endowed Scholarship Fund

This endowed fund honors Janet Sanford Kelliher (1945-2007) and, in her memory, provides scholarship/s for students majoring in elementary education, who are in good academic standing, and are from Nashua, NH having graduated from any Nashua, NH high school. The student selected should be involved in sports, work part-time and/or be involved in other organized activities. Recipients must be full-time, undergraduate students, attending for the full year of study for which this award is given. Recipients shall be selected by the education department scholarship committee and awards will be presented at the annual fall Education Convocation.

Margaret “Peg” Rock Kenyon Memorial Fund*

This endowment honors the memory of Margaret “Peg” Rock Kenyon and, in her memory, funds scholarships for worthy non-traditional students pursuing careers in education, social work, environmental studies, journalism, or medicine. Candidates are older than their classmates and they are contributing to their own educational expenses through part-time or full-time employment. Selection is based on the applicant’s latent potential for achievement and maturity; recommendations of faculty, University or home community members, or peers; and financial need. Recipients shall have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. Candidates are nominated by the PAT Scholarship Committee and other faculty. As part of the screening process, candidates are required to complete an application. Recipients are chosen by the PAT Scholarship Committee.

Emma Paulsen Knapp ’17 Scholarship Fund*

This endowment honors the memory of Emma Paulsen Knapp ’17 and, in her memory, provides scholarships to undergraduate students majoring in education. Criteria: minimum grade point average of 3.5 for most recently completed semester and a cumulative grade point average of no lower than 3.0 for a minimum of 3 semesters; secondary preference, based on New Hampshire residence and financial need, shall be given to break a tie if needed.

Ruth Birch Marzec ’48 Scholarship

The purpose of the Ruth Birch Marzec ‘48 Scholarship Endowment is to support scholarships for students who have financial need, with a preference for those who live in Grafton County and/or who are majoring in elementary education or English education.  Recipients should be:  a sophomore or higher level; exhibit determination and dedication to college work; and are full time students, attending for a full year of study for the year in which the award is to be applied.  If the chosen recipient does not complete the year, the unused portion of the scholarship award will be returned to the fund payout account.

Jessie Barnes Metcalf Memorial Fund*

This endowment honors the memory of Jessie Barnes Metcalf ’35 and, in her memory, funds scholarships for worthy Plymouth State University students from New Hampshire who are majoring in elementary education. Selection is based on financial need and potential for academic achievement at Plymouth State University.

Michelle Morse Memorial Scholarship Fund

This endowed scholarship is established in honor of Michelle Morse, PSU Class of 2005. The scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student who is a childhood studies major. This person would have to have overcome some type of adversity/obstacle and found childhood studies to be their calling. The recipient must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3, a love for students and a tremendous work ethic. Award recipients will be selected by faculty of the childhood studies department.

Isabel Murray Natural Science Education

This endowment provides funds to recognize and reward student achievement in science courses. It is intended that all students meeting the criteria receive equal shares of the available funds. Awards are determined based on the following criteria. The student must be a full-time undergraduate, formally enrolled in Biological Science with an option in Education or Physical Science Education; have taken at least 12 credits of natural science courses at PSU; have completed the sophomore or junior year; have a grade point average in the science courses required by the major of at least 3.0 at the completion of the year for which the award is given; be a continuing student who has met the criteria upon completion of the previous school year. Recipients are chosen by a committee and a decision is made before the end of June of each year. No application process is required.

Barbara Boyce Oakes Scholarship Fund*

This endowment funds at least one scholarship of at least $2,500 for female students majoring in elementary education. The scholarship is based on merit, with consideration given to financial need. It is further restricted to New Hampshire residents.

Doris Dean Palmer ’30 Endowed Scholarship Fund

The purpose of this endowment is to honor Doris Dean Palmer and to support scholarships for full time students needing help to become a primary grade teacher.

Eugene ’58 and Joan Doyon ’56 Savage Education Award

This endowment funds a scholarship that will be presented annually to a New Hampshire student who has completed at least their first year at Plymouth State University and who aspires to pursue a career in education.

Bernice Goodwin Spaulding Memorial Fund*

This endowment honors Bernice Goodwin Spaulding and, in her memory, funds scholarships for worthy students enrolled in the music education curriculum. The scholarship awards, based on merit with consideration given to financial need, are granted to outstanding individuals having an academic average of 3.0 or better. Recipients are chosen by a committee. No application process is required.

Blanche Colby Stacy Fund

This endowment funds scholarships for worthy students obtaining an education as a teacher.

Emma Yeaton Wheeler Scholarship Fund

This endowment provides funds for one scholarship for a New Hampshire resident who is either: 1) earning a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in childhood studies and who hopes to teach at the elementary school level, or 2) earning a Master of Education (elementary education) degree.

Dorothy E. Whiting Scholarship Fund*

This endowment honors the memory of Dorothy E. Whiting and, in her memory, provides scholarships. Awards are made to undergraduate student(s) majoring in the field of education. The selection is based on merit and financial need; when applicable, preference is given to a student who is a resident of Dover, N.H.

* Students who would like to be considered for scholarships that identify financial need as a criteria will need to complete the Federal Financial Aid Application before the March 1 deadline. Academic and Non-Academic Departments offering scholarships collaborate with the Financial Aid Office, therefore, it is imperative that students comply with PSU policy. Please visit the PSU Financial Aid Team website for additional information.