Lyell Bussell Memorial Scholarship Fund

General Information

The Lyell L. Bussell Memorial Scholarship Graduate Fund provides monetary support for research and scholarly activities of graduate students in Teachers College, Ball State University.  These funds are available to all students who are in approved graduate programs and who are in good standing in Teachers College and the Graduate School.  Students may submit applications for more than one type of funding (travel, research, and summer research assistant [only in the spring]).  YOU WILL BE ALLOWED ONLY ONE TRAVEL AWARD AND ONE RESEARCH AWARD PER ACADEMIC YEAR.  In reviewing applications, the number and type of past awards will be considered in the distribution of funds.

Application Procedures

Awards from the Bussell Fund will be made three times each year during the fall, spring, and summer semesters.  Applications must be submitted to Melissa in the Office of the Dean, Teachers College room 1008 by the appropriate deadline dates (third Fridays in November, March, and May of each year).  THERE WILL NOT BE A MAY DEADLINE FOR 2009.  The Bussell Funds will be widely advertised so that graduate students have sufficient advance notice.  Applications for summer assistants will be submitted during the spring (March) application period.  Applications must include a recommendation from a faculty member and be supported by the student's department chair or major professor.

Review and Monitoring Procedures

Applications will be reviewed by the Bussell Memorial Fund Committee consisting of one faculty member from each department, the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, Research, & Assessment, and one graduate student.

All students who apply will be informed in writing via email of the disposition of their application.

Reimbursement will occur upon submission of original receipts and completed reimbursement forms. 

*DO NOT PURCHASE GIFT CARDS WITH THESE FUNDS.

Lyell Bussell does not reimburse for sales tax (except for travel).  If you would like to use the tax exempt certificate please contact Melissa by phone (765-285-4198) or by email (mschafstall@bsu.edu).  Otherwise, you will be reimbursed the amount on your receipt minus the tax amount. 

If you have any questions, please contact Melissa at (765) 285-4198 or by email mschafstall@bsu.edu.  The fax number is (765) 285-5455.