Helen Green Memorial Scholarship Fund

Purpose

This scholarship was created in memory of Helen Green (Mrs. Richard E. Green) to further the appreciation of our literacy heritage and to encourage the preparation of future teachers so that they are better able to communicate the excitement of reading to children.

Eligibility

Must be a full time junior or senior majoring in one of the certification programs offered by the Department of Elementary Education or be enrolled in a graduate program in Elementary Education, Early Childhood, or Reading for the academic year

Must show evidence of dedication and enthusiasm in enriching children's lives through reading and children's literature by:

Enrollment in reading, language arts, and children's literature courses

Interest in reading

Dedicated efforts through volunteer involvement, class work, or faculty recommendations

Shall be of high moral character

Must have maintained at least a 3.3 grade point average (based on a 4.0 system)