Language and Literature Foundation Scholarships
Full List List by Division
Samuel Burk
This scholarship was established in 1982 by Vera Burk in honor of her late husband, Samuel Burk. Burk served on the Truman Board of Regents from 1973 through 1979, serving a year as president. The Burks founded Kirksville's KIRX and KRXL radio stations.
This scholarship was established in 1982 by Vera Burk in honor of her late husband, Samuel Burk. Burk served on the Truman Board of Regents from 1973 through 1979, serving a year as president. The Burks founded Kirksville's KIRX and KRXL radio stations.
- Highly creative ability in the art of writing for broadcast/radio journalism
Aileen Corbin/Pi Kappa Delta
This scholarship was established in 1983 as a memorial to Aileen Corbin by her husband, William N. Corbin. He provided additional funding with a bequest of $10,000. Corbin retired from the Division of Language and Literature at Truman. William Corbin died in 1989.
This scholarship was established in 1983 as a memorial to Aileen Corbin by her husband, William N. Corbin. He provided additional funding with a bequest of $10,000. Corbin retired from the Division of Language and Literature at Truman. William Corbin died in 1989.
- Member of Pi Kappa Delta
- Outstanding person in intercollegiate speech or debate
Clifton Cornwell Award for Electronic Media
This scholarship was established in 1991 by William L. Moore ('34) in honor of his former professor, Clifton Cornwell, who served on the Truman faculty from 1924 to 1945.
This scholarship was established in 1991 by William L. Moore ('34) in honor of his former professor, Clifton Cornwell, who served on the Truman faculty from 1924 to 1945.
- Highly creative ability in the art of writing for broadcast or radio journalism
Donna Crawford
This scholarship was established in memory of Donna Crawford by her husband, Don, and her mother, Elsie Smith. Mrs. Crawford died in March of 1982 after battling cancer. She had served as an instructor of French at Truman from 1967 to 1982.
This scholarship was established in memory of Donna Crawford by her husband, Don, and her mother, Elsie Smith. Mrs. Crawford died in March of 1982 after battling cancer. She had served as an instructor of French at Truman from 1967 to 1982.
- French major planning to use the scholarship to defray the costs of studying abroad
- U.S. citizen or working toward U.S. citizenship
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Renewable
Dvorak Journalism
The Society of Professional Journalists/Sigma Delta Chi established this scholarship to honor former mass communications instructor Jack Dvorak.
The Society of Professional Journalists/Sigma Delta Chi established this scholarship to honor former mass communications instructor Jack Dvorak.
- Pursuing a degree in communications
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
German Club
This scholarship was established by the German Club in 1985. It has been funded primarily by annual sales of German Advent calendars and is building to the endowment level.
This scholarship was established by the German Club in 1985. It has been funded primarily by annual sales of German Advent calendars and is building to the endowment level.
- Plan to study or work in an accredited academic or internship program in a German-speaking country during the next summer or academic year. The program must be conducted completely or primarily in German.
- Full-time freshman, sophomore or junior at time of application
- Submit a letter of recommendation from a German language instructor
- Include information about the study abroad program in your personal statement
Hearst Communication
The Hearst Scholarships were established in 1986 through a grant in the amount of $15,000 from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. The initial grant was the first in a series of gifts made by the Hearst Foundation.
The Hearst Scholarships were established in 1986 through a grant in the amount of $15,000 from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. The initial grant was the first in a series of gifts made by the Hearst Foundation.
- Outstanding student
C. V. Huenemann
This scholarship was established by family and friends of C.V. Huenemann, former head of the Division of Language & Literature. Huenemann came to Truman in 1956 and retired 25 years later. He was instrumental in establishing the English graduate program.
This scholarship was established by family and friends of C.V. Huenemann, former head of the Division of Language & Literature. Huenemann came to Truman in 1956 and retired 25 years later. He was instrumental in establishing the English graduate program.
- Preference given to Master of Arts English students
- Graduate or undergraduate Language & Literature majors
- Demonstrate financial need
Connie Holt Jones Graduate Research
This scholarship was established in honor of Connie Holt Jones who served as a faculty member in the Language and Literature Division from 1965 until her retirement in 1997. Her primary teaching specialties were Shakespeare, English Renaissance Literature and Creative Writing. It is building to the endowment level.
This scholarship was established in honor of Connie Holt Jones who served as a faculty member in the Language and Literature Division from 1965 until her retirement in 1997. Her primary teaching specialties were Shakespeare, English Renaissance Literature and Creative Writing. It is building to the endowment level.
- International student in their first year of the English M.A. program
- Preference given to students from third-world countries
Max Kade
The Max Kade Foundation of New York issued a $10,000 grant to establish a scholarship in German Studies.
The Max Kade Foundation of New York issued a $10,000 grant to establish a scholarship in German Studies.
- Outstanding German major
KIRX, KRXL and KTUF
In 2003, this scholarship was created through an anonymous donation of $25,000, accepted in the name of KIRX, KRXL and KTUF. The scholarship was created to support and encourage talented students entering the communications field.
In 2003, this scholarship was created through an anonymous donation of $25,000, accepted in the name of KIRX, KRXL and KTUF. The scholarship was created to support and encourage talented students entering the communications field.
- Communications major
- Preference given to students interested in working in radio, including on-air work, management, writing and sales
- Sophomore status or higher
- Financial need
H. Chandler Monroe Memorial
This award was established in memory of Chandler Monroe by his family and friends. Prof. Monroe was a member of the Truman faculty from 1960-1990. After his 30-year tenure at Truman, he retired as professor emeritus of speech. In 1990, Monroe was named Truman's Educator of the Year.
This award was established in memory of Chandler Monroe by his family and friends. Prof. Monroe was a member of the Truman faculty from 1960-1990. After his 30-year tenure at Truman, he retired as professor emeritus of speech. In 1990, Monroe was named Truman's Educator of the Year.
- Junior status or higher
- Language and Literature major
- Consideration given to students with an interest in teaching
Carrie T. Nauyalis Communications
This scholarship was established by Carrie T. Nauyalis ('94), of Austin, Texas, to encourage deserving students to complete their undergraduate education in the area of Communications. This assistance is provided with the hope that recipients will go on to be successsful members of society and will continue to strengthen their relationship with Truman through charitable donations of either time or resources.
This scholarship was established by Carrie T. Nauyalis ('94), of Austin, Texas, to encourage deserving students to complete their undergraduate education in the area of Communications. This assistance is provided with the hope that recipients will go on to be successsful members of society and will continue to strengthen their relationship with Truman through charitable donations of either time or resources.
- Public Communication or Communication Studies major, sophomore or higher, with 3.0 or higher GPA
- Non-Missouri resident with financial need
- Preference given to students with a record of service to community and civic organizations
- Please include the following information in your personal statement: Describe your personal experience at Truman, what you enjoy about the University and how you intend to be an ambassador to the University after you've graduated
- Describe your prior and current volunteer experience and what impact you hope to make on your community now and in the future
- Describe your career intentions based on your Communications education
Dr. Maren Partenheimer Memorial
The Dr. Maren Partenheimer Memorial Scholarship was established in 1997 by her husband, Dr. David Partenheimer, and friends in memory of Dr. Maren Partenheimer, who joined the German faculty at Truman in 1986 and taught through the Spring of 1997. After a courageous struggle with cancer, she died in May of 1997. While at Truman, Dr. Partenheimer consistently strove to improve and expand opportunities for students in German curriculum and initiated a successful study abroad program in Kiel, German.
The Dr. Maren Partenheimer Memorial Scholarship was established in 1997 by her husband, Dr. David Partenheimer, and friends in memory of Dr. Maren Partenheimer, who joined the German faculty at Truman in 1986 and taught through the Spring of 1997. After a courageous struggle with cancer, she died in May of 1997. While at Truman, Dr. Partenheimer consistently strove to improve and expand opportunities for students in German curriculum and initiated a successful study abroad program in Kiel, German.
- Full-time Truman student
- Accepted to a Truman State University study abroad program in Germany
- Preference given to German majors
Linnea L. Ratcliff
This scholarship was endowed in September of 1997 by Linnea L. Ratcliff, Ph.D., professor emeritus of communication at Truman. Dr. Ratcliff was a member of the faculty from 1969 to 1997, during which time she helped to educate and serve students in the field of communication.
This scholarship was endowed in September of 1997 by Linnea L. Ratcliff, Ph.D., professor emeritus of communication at Truman. Dr. Ratcliff was a member of the faculty from 1969 to 1997, during which time she helped to educate and serve students in the field of communication.
- Preference will be given to a communication major
- Demonstrate a record of academic and extracurricular achievement
- Sophomore status or higher
Ray Roberts Memorial
Endowed in 1981 by Henry ('39) and Harriet Sensenich ('43) Roberts as a memorial to his brother, Dr. Ray Roberts ('40). Ray Roberts served in several positions within the Naval Department and the Postal Service, covering a period of more than 33 years. Henry Roberts retired from Owens-Corning Fiberglass as chief chemist.
Endowed in 1981 by Henry ('39) and Harriet Sensenich ('43) Roberts as a memorial to his brother, Dr. Ray Roberts ('40). Ray Roberts served in several positions within the Naval Department and the Postal Service, covering a period of more than 33 years. Henry Roberts retired from Owens-Corning Fiberglass as chief chemist.
- Majoring in a foreign language or English (priority given to French majors)
- U.S. citizen
- Minimum 2.0 GPA
- Special consideration given to students seeking a career in public service
Jim Thomas
This scholarship was established by friends and colleagues of Dr. Jim Thomas upon his retirement from the Language and Literature Division.
This scholarship was established by friends and colleagues of Dr. Jim Thomas upon his retirement from the Language and Literature Division.
- Junior English major
- Missouri resident
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
Shirley Ann Watson Memorial-English
This scholarship was established in 1989 by a $30,000 bequest from the estate of Edna E. Watson Richard. This scholarship was made on behalf of Mrs. Richard and her late husband, John D. Watson, in memory of their daughter, Shirley Ann Watson ('70).
This scholarship was established in 1989 by a $30,000 bequest from the estate of Edna E. Watson Richard. This scholarship was made on behalf of Mrs. Richard and her late husband, John D. Watson, in memory of their daughter, Shirley Ann Watson ('70).
- English major with the desire to teach in public schools
- Natural U.S. citizen
- Junior or Senior status
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Financial need
J.C. and Donna Wright Memorial
Originally endowed by Dr. James C. Wright and friends, this scholarship memorializes two people who devoted their lives to education. Dr. J. C. Wright served as a teacher, principal and superintendent in Iowa. He came to Truman in 1965 and was a professor of education through his retirement in 1972. Donna Wright was an instructor of English at Truman from 1965 to 1973.
Originally endowed by Dr. James C. Wright and friends, this scholarship memorializes two people who devoted their lives to education. Dr. J. C. Wright served as a teacher, principal and superintendent in Iowa. He came to Truman in 1965 and was a professor of education through his retirement in 1972. Donna Wright was an instructor of English at Truman from 1965 to 1973.
- Sophomore status only
- English or Speech major