Preference will be given to students with active duty status in the U.S. military
All students enrolled in a College of Education and Human Development curriculum are eligible.
Demonstrated financial need
High academic standing
The Gary L. and Sandra S. Wegenke Endowment for Dissertation Completion will be selected by the dean of CEHD from candidates nominated by department chairs.
Provide financial support toward the completion of student's studies.
Awardee must have had a dissertation proposal accepted and has completed the literature review.
Must be a graduate student in the department of Human Performance and Health Education in the College of Education and Human Development
Preference going to a student from Greece. An international student will be awarded if there is no Greek student applicant.
Must remain in good academic standing per program requirements
All students enrolled in a College of Education and Human Development curriculum are eligible.
Junior, senior or graduate student
Enrolled full-time majoring in early childhood education and/or elementary education
Preference given to non-traditional students
Renewable up to a maximum of two consecutive years for a junior undergraduate and one consecutive year for a senior undergraduate or graduate student if requirements continue to be met and sufficient funding is available.
Members of, or a direct descendent of a member of, the ABE WMU Sorority will receive first preference for this scholarship. Applicants are responsible for indicating membership or familial relationship on the application and providing verification if necessary.
Must be a full-time junior, senior or graduate student
Preference shall be given to students enrolled in the teacher education program
Must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
Award is solely for WMU tuition, fees and book expenses
May be renewable upon reapplication (two consecutive years) if requirements continue to be met and sufficient funding is available
Must hold and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
Preference given to students preparing for careers in elementary or secondary education (teacher certification programs)
Preference will be given to students who can demonstrate financial need (including, but not limited to, deserving foreign students who are in need of financial assistance)
Full-time student in teacher education program, the counseling education program, or the counseling psychology program
Minimum 3.0 GPA at the time of application
Current recipients may reapply for the scholarship the next academic year provided they have demonstrated satisfactory academic progress and sufficient funding is available. Furthermore, if the scholarship is awarded to a freshman, it shall be renewable for a maximum of three years; to a sophomore, a maximum of two years; to a junior, a maximum of one year. If it awarded to a senior or graduate student, it is not renewable.
The Ron & Diane Reece Teacher Education Fund can be used at the discretion of the dean to support the education of future teachers. In the unlikely event that the College of Education and Human Development ceases to exist, this fund shall be used to provide scholarships to students pursuing education as a career.
Enrolled in the elementary or secondary education curriculum which will prepare them to become school instructors of science or mathematics
Early childhood general and special education: birth through kindergarten—M.A.
Participate in a non-English based study abroad program
Candidates include any WMU undergraduate or graduate student
Students must provide proof of acceptance into a international study abroad program, processing of an application request for funding with a proposed budget, and submission of a written proposal as to how and why this foreign study experience would benefit them in their studies as well as enhance their personal career goals and options.
