http://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center Ball State University Scholarships News RSS en-us Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:51:12 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/08/four-ball-state-graduates-awarded-prestigious-fulbright-us-student-awards https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/08/four-ball-state-graduates-awarded-prestigious-fulbright-us-student-awards Four Ball State University students—Megan Lutes, Hannah Hendrian, Sarah Olsen, and Conor Dailey—have been selected to receive the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Awards. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:04:32 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/ball-state-university-honors-college-student-awarded-prestigious-udall-undergraduate-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/ball-state-university-honors-college-student-awarded-prestigious-udall-undergraduate-scholarship Ball State University junior Shaina Miller has been awarded a Udall Undergraduate Scholarship, one of the nation’s most prestigious awards for college sophomores and juniors committed to leadership, public service, and issues related to the environment or Native American nations. Fri, 23 May 2025 19:54:37 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/06/record-number-of-ball-state-graduates-awarded-prestigious-fulbright-us-student-awards https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/06/record-number-of-ball-state-graduates-awarded-prestigious-fulbright-us-student-awards In a record-setting year, six recent Ball State University graduates—Julia Canty, Jayana Fennell, Cady Garcia, Denver Hammons, Katelyn Redman, and Haley Stevens—have been selected for prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Awards. Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:20:02 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/04/ball-state-student-alums-selected-for-nsf-graduate-research-fellowship-program https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/04/ball-state-student-alums-selected-for-nsf-graduate-research-fellowship-program Jillian Cieslik, a senior at Ball State University, and two recent graduates—Isabelle Behrman and Kelsey Woodruff—have been selected for the coveted National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP). Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:02:14 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/04/ball-state-university-student-taylor-bias-awarded-prestigious-goldwater-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/04/ball-state-university-student-taylor-bias-awarded-prestigious-goldwater-scholarship Taylor Bias, a junior at Ball State University, has been awarded a Barry Goldwater Scholarship, one of America’s most prestigious scholarships for undergraduates who intend to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) research. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:04:04 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/11/ball-state-landscape-architecture-student-selected-for-prestigious-laf-ignite-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/11/ball-state-landscape-architecture-student-selected-for-prestigious-laf-ignite-scholarship Anaya Marshall, a fourth-year Landscape Architecture major at Ball State University, has been selected for the prestigious LAF (Landscape Architecture Foundation) Ignite scholarship program. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:36:49 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/05/two-recent-ball-state-graduates-named-recipients-of-fulbright-us-student-award https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/05/two-recent-ball-state-graduates-named-recipients-of-fulbright-us-student-award Two 2023 Ball State University Spring graduates—Jess Melvin and Madison Pickering—will spend the upcoming academic year abroad as recipients of the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Award. Thu, 25 May 2023 14:44:43 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/04/ball-state-university-junior-awarded-prestigious-goldwater-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/04/ball-state-university-junior-awarded-prestigious-goldwater-scholarship Ball State University junior Griffin Thomas has been awarded a Barry Goldwater Scholarship, one of America’s most prestigious scholarships for undergraduates who intend to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) research. Thu, 20 Apr 2023 18:34:56 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/09/ball-state-awarded-grant-to-increase-success-rates-for-chemistry-biology-students https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/09/ball-state-awarded-grant-to-increase-success-rates-for-chemistry-biology-students Ball State University’s College of Sciences and Humanities has been awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation that is expected to play a major role in increasing retention and graduation rates among academically talented low-income students in Chemistry and Biology. Thu, 01 Sep 2022 14:30:56 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/08/ncaa-postgraduate-scholarship-awarded-to-ball-state-university-graduate-student https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/08/ncaa-postgraduate-scholarship-awarded-to-ball-state-university-graduate-student Ball State University Spring 2021 graduate Karleigh Conner, of Maineville, Ohio, has been awarded an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship in recognition of her accomplishments in academics, athletics, extracurricular activities, and community service. Tue, 16 Aug 2022 14:35:17 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/07/ncaa-postgraduate-scholarship-awarded-to-ball-state-university-graduate https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/07/ncaa-postgraduate-scholarship-awarded-to-ball-state-university-graduate Ball State University May 2022 graduate Alexa McDonald, of Hilliard, Ohio, has been awarded an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship in recognition of her accomplishments in academics, athletics, extracurricular activities, and community service. A member of Ball State’s Swimming and Diving team from 2018-2022, Ms. McDonald was one of only 21 female Spring sport athletes nationwide to receive this $10,000 scholarship. Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:30:58 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/07/four-ball-state-graduates-chosen-for-fulbright-us-student-program https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/07/four-ball-state-graduates-chosen-for-fulbright-us-student-program Four recent Ball State University graduates have been chosen for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program—one of the most prestigious and widely recognized international programs, which grants support for pursuing graduate studies, conducting research, or teaching English abroad. Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:34:10 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/06/ball-state-student-selected-for-2022-udall-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/06/ball-state-student-selected-for-2022-udall-scholarship Ball State University junior Steve Doll has been awarded a Udall Undergraduate Scholarship—one of America’s most prestigious scholarships awarded to college juniors and sophomores for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to the environment or Native American nations. Ball State junior Krista Walterbusch, meanwhile, was selected as a Udall Scholarship honorable mention honoree. Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:58:38 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/06/ball-state-honors-college-announces-whitinger-and-emens-scholarships-for-2022 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/06/ball-state-honors-college-announces-whitinger-and-emens-scholarships-for-2022 Ball State University’s Honors College announced awardees of the Whitinger Scholarship and the John R. and Aline B. Emens Leadership Scholarship for the 2022-23 academic year. Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:30:07 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/05/ball-state-and-rahal-letterman-lanigan-announce-first-recipients-of-esports-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/05/ball-state-and-rahal-letterman-lanigan-announce-first-recipients-of-esports-scholarship Ball State University and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) have selected the first two recipients of a first-of-its-kind scholarship program for esports student-athletes. The Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Scholarship provides $5,000 annually to two members of Ball State’s varsity esports team each year from the 2022-23 through 2025-26 academic years. Tue, 31 May 2022 12:41:14 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/04/ball-state-university-freshman-awarded-us-state-department-critical-language-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/04/ball-state-university-freshman-awarded-us-state-department-critical-language-scholarship Ball State University freshman Scott Webster has been awarded a Critical Language Scholarship (CLS), which will provide two months of beginning Turkish study in Ankara, Turkey, this Summer. Thu, 14 Apr 2022 13:03:40 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/04/ball-state-university-student-awarded-prestigious-goldwater-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/04/ball-state-university-student-awarded-prestigious-goldwater-scholarship Ball State University junior Isabelle Behrman has been awarded a Barry Goldwater Scholarship, one of America’s most prestigious scholarships for undergraduates who intend to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) research. Tue, 19 Apr 2022 17:56:52 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/02/heeter-family-commits-significant-gift-to-ball-state-scholarships-and-athletics https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/02/heeter-family-commits-significant-gift-to-ball-state-scholarships-and-athletics Dave and Deb Heeter, both of whom are graduates of Ball State University, have made a generous commitment of $1 million to support their alma mater. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:53:17 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/02/ball-state-university-rahal-letterman-lanigan-racing-announce-esports-partnership-scholarships https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/02/ball-state-university-rahal-letterman-lanigan-racing-announce-esports-partnership-scholarships Ball State University and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL) announced today a partnership that will provide unique and meaningful opportunities for students engaged in Ball State’s esports program. Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:48:17 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/01/stokes-legacy-lives-on-through-new-scholarships https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/01/stokes-legacy-lives-on-through-new-scholarships Financially challenged Ball State University students studying to become K-12 math and art teachers are eligible for new scholarships, thanks to the generosity of the late Bill and Evelyn Stokes. Last Fall, the William and Evelyn Stokes Foundation reached an agreement with the Ball State University Foundation to give $1 million in scholarships over the next four years to an unspecified number of students who demonstrate financial need. Thu, 20 Jan 2022 14:18:48 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/12/miller-college-of-business-offers-new-leadership-academy https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/12/miller-college-of-business-offers-new-leadership-academy The Miller College of Business at Ball State University has announced the launch of the Miller Leadership Academy. This new scholarship and support program will provide select incoming Ball State freshmen an $11,000 renewable scholarship—plus resources and services that focus on supporting underserved students financially, academically, and holistically. Fri, 10 Dec 2021 14:03:09 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/12/guardian-scholars-program-award https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/12/guardian-scholars-program-award Ball State University’s Guardian Scholars Program has won a 2021 Aging Out Institute (AOI) Award, which celebrates the effective strategies of organizations that work with youth who age out of foster care. Wed, 08 Dec 2021 15:23:24 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/01/new-scholarship-fund-honors-longtime-legal-counsel-for-ball-state-foundation https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/01/new-scholarship-fund-honors-longtime-legal-counsel-for-ball-state-foundation The Ball State Foundation is honoring the organization’s longtime legal counsel Jon Moll and his late wife through contributions to the Jon and Barbara Moll Scholarship, initiated by legal firm Defur Voran of Muncie. Thu, 21 Jan 2021 21:32:07 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/3/biology-major-earns-prestigious-goldwater-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/3/biology-major-earns-prestigious-goldwater-scholarship Working with a faculty-staff team at Ball State on ALS-related research may have served as the springboard for Ball State University student Siara Sandwith, a junior from Evansville, Indiana, to earn a major national scholarship. Fri, 03 Apr 2020 17:35:57 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/2/new-scholarship-initiative https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/2/new-scholarship-initiative The George and Frances Ball Foundation and Ball State University are partnering to create an endowed scholarship initiative that will provide financial assistance for undergraduate students from Indiana. Thu, 20 Feb 2020 23:30:47 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2018/11/students-earn-prestigious-scholarships https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2018/11/students-earn-prestigious-scholarships Ball State undergraduates Maddie Clark and Kaitlin Gavenda are winners of the prestigious Udall Scholarship, a $7,000 award that celebrates student leadership, public service and commitment to issues related to the environment or to Native American nations. Wed, 14 Nov 2018 20:37:23 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2018/6/ball-state-selected-as-finalist-for-aplu-universities-2018-c-peter-magrath-community-engagement https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2018/6/ball-state-selected-as-finalist-for-aplu-universities-2018-c-peter-magrath-community-engagement Wed, 20 Jun 2018 15:28:35 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2017/5/memories-of-ferguson-shape-career-aspirations-of-fulbright-grant-recipient https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2017/5/memories-of-ferguson-shape-career-aspirations-of-fulbright-grant-recipient Alumnus Arlesha Moore will attend the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom this fall as a 2017 Fulbright U.S. Student Award recipient. The grant, established by the U.S. Department of State in 1946, provides funding for students and alumni to conduct research or teach English in more than 140 countries worldwide. Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:43:49 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2016/5/enchantment-with-meteorology-opens-doors-for-national-scholarship-winner https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2016/5/enchantment-with-meteorology-opens-doors-for-national-scholarship-winner Ball State’s Amanda Kedzierski plans to pursue a career in oceanic and atmospheric science. She recently won the Ernest F. Hollings Scholarship from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Mon, 16 May 2022 13:11:42 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2015/11/urban-planning-based-on-the-total-needs-of-a-community-makes-it-more-effective-professor-says https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2015/11/urban-planning-based-on-the-total-needs-of-a-community-makes-it-more-effective-professor-says As a Fulbright Scholar, Ball State Professor Nihal Perera will research and teach urban planning in Myanmar. Thu, 19 May 2022 19:18:35 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2015/5/architecture-major-wins-udall-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2015/5/architecture-major-wins-udall-scholarship Denise Blankenberger, who just completed her junior year in the Honors College and is studying architecture in the College of Architecture and Planning, has been named a 2015 Udall Scholar. Tue, 27 Jun 2017 19:22:30 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/11/ball-state-senior-finalist-for-marshall-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/11/ball-state-senior-finalist-for-marshall-scholarship Senior Lin Hart is a finalist for a Marshall Scholarship. Together, the Marshall and Rhodes Scholarships are considered the two most prestigious, competitive scholarships in the nation. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:21:00 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/8/major-student-scholarship-winners-named-for-201314-academic-year https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/8/major-student-scholarship-winners-named-for-201314-academic-year Ball State has announced the names of high-achieving students who've captured top national honors during the 2013-14 academic year. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:05:45 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/4/goldwater-scholar-to-pursue-medical-research https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/4/goldwater-scholar-to-pursue-medical-research Luke Schmid, a Ball State junior studying pre-medicine and cellular/molecular biology with career ambitions of pursuing an MD/PhD in biomedical engineering, has been named a 2014 Goldwater Scholar. Mon, 05 May 2014 15:37:22 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/4/theater-major-wins-udall https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/4/theater-major-wins-udall Ball State junior Lin Hart is the university's first theater major to be selected as a 2014 Udall Scholar. Hart will receive a $5,000 scholarship and attend a weeklong retreat this summer in Tucson, Ariz., to network with other 2014 Udall Scholars. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:14:55 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/8/students-capture-top-national-honors https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/8/students-capture-top-national-honors During the 2012-13 academic year, Ball State University students captured a total of 16 major national scholarships and/or fellowships. Mon, 19 Aug 2013 15:31:27 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/7/fulbright-scholarship-winners-to-teach-and-conduct-research-in-europe https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/7/fulbright-scholarship-winners-to-teach-and-conduct-research-in-europe Three Ball State students and alumni will study abroad for the 2013-14 academic year as recipients of Fulbright Scholarships. Ball State's Fulbright recipients are Carly Bacurin, Abby Savage and Cynthia Smith. They will spend their academic year conducting research, studying and teaching English. Fri, 26 Jul 2013 14:26:20 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/4/junior-kevin-williams-wins-udall-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/4/junior-kevin-williams-wins-udall-scholarship Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:04:37 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/3/fund-established-to-advance-accounting https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/3/fund-established-to-advance-accounting The Jim & Rita Myers Fund for Accounting Excellence has been established with $30,000 in contributions. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:53:27 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/3/fund-for-faculty-established-in-honor-of-chair-emerita https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/3/fund-for-faculty-established-in-honor-of-chair-emerita Alumnus Mike Smith has donated $125,000 to establish the Marilyn Weaver Faculty Fellowship. Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:47:44 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/3/faculty-emeriti-establish-fund-for-student-athletes https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/3/faculty-emeriti-establish-fund-for-student-athletes Retired faculty members Don and Sue Whitaker have donated $25,000 to establish the Donald R. and Sue H. Whitaker Scholar-Athlete Endowment for incoming freshmen. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:19:06 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/2/benefactor-establishes-nursing-professorship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/2/benefactor-establishes-nursing-professorship Longtime benefactor Mary Jane Sursa has given a $350,000 gift to the university's College of Applied Sciences and Technology (CAST) to be used for the establishment of the Mary Jane Sursa Distinguished Professorship in Nursing. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:55:04 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/1/scholarship-for-ball-state-4h-students-from-delaware-county https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/1/scholarship-for-ball-state-4h-students-from-delaware-county Lions Delaware County Fair Inc. dedicates $60,000 to create a scholarship for students from Delaware County. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:14:12 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/1/funds-donated-to-emens-scholarship-by-various-donors-in-honor-of-retired-employee https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/1/funds-donated-to-emens-scholarship-by-various-donors-in-honor-of-retired-employee Funds donated to the Emens Scholarship in honor of Ball State University Foundation president emeritus. Fri, 02 Sep 2016 19:46:13 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/10/estate-gift-from-emeritus-vice-president-and-foundation-director-adds-to-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/10/estate-gift-from-emeritus-vice-president-and-foundation-director-adds-to-scholarship Vice president emeritus Robert E. Linson has donated $25,000 through his estate to increase funds for a scholarship assisting Ball State students involved in alumni activities. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:14:41 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/9/ball-state-alumnas-estate-gift-increases-scholarship-fund-for-union-school-corp-grads https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/9/ball-state-alumnas-estate-gift-increases-scholarship-fund-for-union-school-corp-grads Ball State University alumna Dorothy A. Golliher donated more than $90,000 through her estate to increase funds for the Golliher Family Scholarship. The award is given to recent Union School Corp. graduates attending Ball State. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:36:02 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/9/muncie-residents-estate-gift-increases-scholarship-funds-in-journalism-medical-education https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/9/muncie-residents-estate-gift-increases-scholarship-funds-in-journalism-medical-education Late Muncie resident and Burris alumnus William F. Stout has donated $25,000 through his estate to increase funds for scholarships assisting Ball State students in journalism and medical education. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:40:44 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/9/ballet-scholarship-established-by-ball-state-dance-professor https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/9/ballet-scholarship-established-by-ball-state-dance-professor Lou Ann Young, a retired Ball State dance professor who was at the forefront of developing the university's dance program, has contributed to the establishment of a scholarship fund in her name that will benefit Ball State students studying dance. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:37:49 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/9/muncie-resident-establishes-scholarships-for-incoming-ball-state-freshmen https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/9/muncie-resident-establishes-scholarships-for-incoming-ball-state-freshmen Longtime Muncie resident Barbara Lowe has donated more than $390,000 through her estate to establish two Ball State scholarships for incoming freshmen. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:40:01 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/8/alumnus-creates-scholarship-in-honor-of-business-professor-mentor https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/8/alumnus-creates-scholarship-in-honor-of-business-professor-mentor In honor of Miller College of Business professor William Moser, Ball State alumnus Robert Shipley has dedicated $50,000 to create a scholarship recognizing Moser’s contribution to Ball State University. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:39:19 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/8/honors-college-supporters-establish-scholarship-fund https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/8/honors-college-supporters-establish-scholarship-fund Joe and Carol Trimmer continue to demonstrate their support for Ball State University's Honors College with a $52,000 contribution to fund a scholarship in their name for students of the college. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:41:05 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/5/mathematics-major-joins-ranks-of-goldwater-scholars https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/5/mathematics-major-joins-ranks-of-goldwater-scholars A Ball State student is among more than 280 in the country to earn a prestigious Goldwater Scholarship. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:30:06 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/5/nontraditional-architecture-student-wins-prestigious-udall-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/5/nontraditional-architecture-student-wins-prestigious-udall-scholarship Architecture major is sixth Ball State student to win a prestigious Udall award since 2005. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:30:25 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/4/tony-award-winner-sutton-foster-to-address-class-of-2012 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/4/tony-award-winner-sutton-foster-to-address-class-of-2012 Tony Award-winning actress Sutton Foster and businessman and philanthropist Leland Boren will receive honorary degrees; longtime tennis coach Bill Richards will receive the President's Medal. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:33:33 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/4/holmes-scholarship-established-for-business-and-elementary-education-students https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/4/holmes-scholarship-established-for-business-and-elementary-education-students Robert and Emma Holmes have donated more than $300,000 through their estate to establish the Robert Thomas Holmes and Emma Bauman Holmes Scholarship to assist students at Ball State University. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:27:48 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/3/alumna-establishes-three-ball-state-scholarships https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/3/alumna-establishes-three-ball-state-scholarships Alumna Georgia M. Burns has donated more than $76,000 through her estate to establish three scholarships that will assist Ball State students. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:12:39 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/3/lighting-design-and-technology-scholarship-established-in-memory-of-alumna https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/3/lighting-design-and-technology-scholarship-established-in-memory-of-alumna The Lindsay "Spike" Van Dyke Scholarship in Lighting Design and Technology has been established by gifts in excess of $25,000 from friends and family of Lindsay Van Dyke. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:21:07 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/3/alumna-and-foundation-board-member-establishes-scholarship-for-outstanding-students https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/3/alumna-and-foundation-board-member-establishes-scholarship-for-outstanding-students Kelli and G. Steven Burrill have committed $50,000 to establish the Burrill Scholarship to recruit outstanding students to Ball State. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:12:53 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/3/english-emerita-professor-promotes-research-opportunities-by-establishing-award https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/3/english-emerita-professor-promotes-research-opportunities-by-establishing-award The Hanson Rhetoric and Composition Award has been established with more than $25,000. Awards will be made to master's and doctoral students conducting research for the Ball State University Department of English in the area of rhetoric and composition. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:17:39 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/2/professor-emeritus-creates-scholarship-for-aquatic-biology-and-fisheries-students https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/2/professor-emeritus-creates-scholarship-for-aquatic-biology-and-fisheries-students Biology professor emeritus Thomas McComish and his wife, Carol, have contributed $26,500 to create a scholarship for Ball State University students pursuing an aquatic biology and fisheries degree. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:15:39 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/1/alumni-donate-funds-to-establish-fine-arts-scholarship-for-huntington-county-students https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/1/alumni-donate-funds-to-establish-fine-arts-scholarship-for-huntington-county-students Alumni Walter and Juanita Young have donated more than $63,000 through a gift of their estate to establish the Walter M. Young and Juanita A. Young Huntington County Scholarship to assist Ball State students from the county. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:58:33 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/1/alumna-donates-to-establish-new-teachers-college-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/1/alumna-donates-to-establish-new-teachers-college-scholarship Alumna Grace Jackson donated more than $215,000 through her estate to establish the Grace Jackson Teachers College Scholarship to assist students at Ball State University. Mon, 19 Aug 2013 15:07:24 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/1/alumnus-and-former-vice-president-furthers-legacy-by-establishing-student-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/1/alumnus-and-former-vice-president-furthers-legacy-by-establishing-student-scholarship The Thomas J. Kinghorn Scholarship has been established with more than $35,000 in contributions. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:21:26 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/11/ball-state-announces-unprecedented-tuition-savings-of-nearly-6000-including-completion-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/11/ball-state-announces-unprecedented-tuition-savings-of-nearly-6000-including-completion-scholarship Ball State University announces comprehensive tuition savings of nearly $6,000 for Hoosier families. Four initiatives will help students graduate in four years or fewer and reward those who do with reduced tuition. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:49:26 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/11/scholarship-created-in-honor-of-noted-ball-state-alumnus-a-umit-taftali https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/11/scholarship-created-in-honor-of-noted-ball-state-alumnus-a-umit-taftali In honor of A. Umit Taftali, one of Ball State University's most noted alumni, J. Richard Emens and Beatrice Emens Wolper have contributed $25,000 to create a scholarship recognizing Taftali's dedication to the university and the Ball State University Foundation Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:53:16 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/8/scholarship-fund-for-incoming-freshmen-created-by-noted-alumnus-kent-oz-nelson https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/8/scholarship-fund-for-incoming-freshmen-created-by-noted-alumnus-kent-oz-nelson Noted Ball State alumnus, Kent "Oz" Nelson has committed $250,000 to create a scholarship fund to support the Emens Scholarship program for incoming freshmen at Ball State University. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:37:57 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/7/scholarship-opportunity-for-nontraditional-freshmen-created-by-margaret-l-hosey https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/7/scholarship-opportunity-for-nontraditional-freshmen-created-by-margaret-l-hosey A scholarship fund has been created by Margaret L. Hosey, professor emerita of psychology and educational psychology. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:21:39 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/5/other-student-academic-achievements-in-2011 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/5/other-student-academic-achievements-in-2011 Other student academic achievements in 2011 Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:07 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/5/being-named-olmsted-scholarship-national-finalist-a-rare-feat-for-ball-state-undergrad https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/5/being-named-olmsted-scholarship-national-finalist-a-rare-feat-for-ball-state-undergrad Abigail Shemoel, '11, is named a national finalist for the Frederick Law Olmsted Scholarship presented annually by the Landscape Architecture Foundation. She becomes one of just two undergraduate students in history to earn the honor. Earlier in the year, she was named one of Ball State's first two finalists for a prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:10 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/4/two-ball-state-students-receive-goldwater-scholarships https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/4/two-ball-state-students-receive-goldwater-scholarships For the first time in university history, two Ball State students have received Goldwater Scholarships in a competition honoring only 275 students around the country. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:08:47 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/4/a-30000-gift-was-donated-to-assist-student-needs https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/4/a-30000-gift-was-donated-to-assist-student-needs Marilyn Buck has donated a $30,000 gift to create the Dr. Marilyn M. Buck School of Physical Education Teaching Scholarship to assist students at Ball State University. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:55:09 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/4/casazza-family-donates-25000-to-assist-delaware-county-theater-students https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/4/casazza-family-donates-25000-to-assist-delaware-county-theater-students Carol and Clarence Casazza have donated a $25,000 gift to assist theater students in Delaware County. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:59:58 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/4/political-science-major-and-hunger-relief-advocate-named-indianas-truman-scholar https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/4/political-science-major-and-hunger-relief-advocate-named-indianas-truman-scholar Megan Whitacre is Indiana’s 2011 recipient of the Harry S Truman Scholarship, one of the most prestigious scholarships in the nation, given to students committed to careers in public service. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:02:43 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/3/information-systems-student-earns-national-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/3/information-systems-student-earns-national-scholarship Ball State information systems student is one of two to win a national scholarship. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:25:46 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/3/55-new-scholarships-celebrate-success-of-ball-state-bold-campaign https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/3/55-new-scholarships-celebrate-success-of-ball-state-bold-campaign Almost six years to the day after introducing 25 Inauguration Scholars during ceremonies in the Indiana Statehouse, President Jo Ann M. Gora returned to the capitol on March 17 to announce 55 Bold Celebration Scholars, among the first beneficiaries of the $200 million Ball State Bold capital campaign approaching its conclusion in June. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:13 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/3/physiology-and-health-science-scholarship-created-in-honor-of-retired-professor https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/3/physiology-and-health-science-scholarship-created-in-honor-of-retired-professor Scholarship created by anonymous alumnus in honor of retired Ball State professor. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:37:03 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/1/health-science-scholarship-created-in-honor-of-professor https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/1/health-science-scholarship-created-in-honor-of-professor Scholarship created by anonymous alumnus in honor of a Ball State professor. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:52:45 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/1/scholarship-created-to-honor-june-gadbury-howell https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/1/scholarship-created-to-honor-june-gadbury-howell Joseph F. Howell donates $50,000 to honor his mother, June Gadbury Howell. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:58:02 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/1/scholarship-created-to-honor-joseph-w-jackson-professor-emeritus-of-ac https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/1/scholarship-created-to-honor-joseph-w-jackson-professor-emeritus-of-ac Niel C. and Karen M. Ellerbrook have committed a $250,000 gift to honor Joseph W. Jackson. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:57:18 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/12/scholarship-created-to-honor-carl-and-marjorie-strohm https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/12/scholarship-created-to-honor-carl-and-marjorie-strohm Paul and Leslie Strohm donate $25,000 gift in memory of Carl and Marjorie Strohm. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:23:31 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/12/speech-pathology-and-audiology-scholarship-created-by-alumnus https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/12/speech-pathology-and-audiology-scholarship-created-by-alumnus Speech pathology and audiology scholarship created by alumnus. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 17:24:37 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/11/estate-creates-fund-to-assist-miller-college-of-business https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/11/estate-creates-fund-to-assist-miller-college-of-business The James W. and Joyce L. Parks Excellence Grants for Curriculum Enhancements Fund has been created through the estate of James W. and Joyce L. Parks. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:32:54 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/11/biology-landscape-architecture-students-named-rhodes-scholarship-finalists https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/11/biology-landscape-architecture-students-named-rhodes-scholarship-finalists Throughout its nearly century-long history, Ball State has produced just a handful of semifinalists for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship. This year, for the first time, it advances two candidates to the final round of the selection process. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:08 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/10/scholarship-created-to-honor-distinguished-professor-of-statistics https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/10/scholarship-created-to-honor-distinguished-professor-of-statistics Mir Masoom Ali has been honored by family and other donors with the creation of a scholarship fund in his name for graduate students in statistics. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:56:37 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/10/nursing-and-special-education-scholarships-created-in-honor-of-two-families https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/10/nursing-and-special-education-scholarships-created-in-honor-of-two-families Nursing and special education scholarships are created by alumni in honor of their families. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:55:38 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/8/elementary-education-scholarship-established-by-alumna https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/8/elementary-education-scholarship-established-by-alumna Elementary education scholarship created in memory of Ball State alumna Mary Elizabeth Steiner Babcock. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:32:32 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/7/financial-aid-changes-mean-increased-student-opportunities-at-ball-state https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/7/financial-aid-changes-mean-increased-student-opportunities-at-ball-state Starting this fall, Ball State will offer qualifying recipients of certain external scholarships such as the 21st Century Scholarship, annual $3,000 room and board scholarships following approval of a change in financial aid policy by the university's Board of Trustees. The university's 2010-11 general fund and auxiliary fund budgets and 2011-13 legislative requests received favorable action, as well. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:05 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/5/ball-state-students-win-prestigious-fulbright-udall-awards https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/5/ball-state-students-win-prestigious-fulbright-udall-awards A record number of Ball State students win Fulbright awards and one student wins prestigious Udall award. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:47:57 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/5/burberry-scholarships-to-develop-the-next-generation-of-emerging-media-leaders https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/5/burberry-scholarships-to-develop-the-next-generation-of-emerging-media-leaders Acknowledging the emergence of Ball State as a center for excellence in emerging media, Angela Ahrendts, Burberry CEO and Ball State alumna, has led the creation of a $1 million scholarship fund at her alma mater. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:04:24 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/4/campanella-scholarship-created-for-students-from-the-northeast-region-of-the-united-states https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/4/campanella-scholarship-created-for-students-from-the-northeast-region-of-the-united-states Scholarship created by alumnus and his wife for students from the northeast region of the United States. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:01:47 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/4/family-donates-gift-to-create-the-lois-e-and-carolyn-j-anderson-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/4/family-donates-gift-to-create-the-lois-e-and-carolyn-j-anderson-scholarship Fredric D. and Lois A. Anderson donate a monetary gift in honor of family members Lois E. and Carolyn J. Anderson. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:05:41 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/4/alumna-donates-funds-to-create-nursing-scholarship https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/4/alumna-donates-funds-to-create-nursing-scholarship A gift of more than $110,000 was donated by William and Helen Locke to provide nursing students with scholarship awards. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:59:17 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/3/darrell-wible-creates-scholarship-in-honor-of-his-late-wife-evelyn-reynolds-wible https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/3/darrell-wible-creates-scholarship-in-honor-of-his-late-wife-evelyn-reynolds-wible Darrell Wible, professor emeritus of telecommunications at Ball State University, creates scholarship opportunity for nursing students in honor of his late wife, Evelyn Reynolds Wible. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:30:22 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/3/education-scholarship-established-in-memory-of-alumnus-and-his-wife https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/3/education-scholarship-established-in-memory-of-alumnus-and-his-wife An education scholarship has been created in memory of Ozora T. and Maxine White, parents of a Ball State alumnus. Combined, the couple served the Anderson school system for a total of 70 years. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:30:55 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/11/muncie-woman-contributes-to-fund-to-expand-ball-state-university-museum-of-art https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/11/muncie-woman-contributes-to-fund-to-expand-ball-state-university-museum-of-art A gift totaling more than $364,000 has been contributed by the late Ruth VanderLaan Halberg of Muncie. The support will help provide funds for the expansion of the Ball State Museum of Art, including additional spaces for collections, conservation, classrooms, studios, offices and gatherings. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:54:52 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/10/partnership-with-hallmark-homes-for-extreme-makeover-build-nets-scholarships-for-children-emerging-media-experience-for-ball-state-students https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/10/partnership-with-hallmark-homes-for-extreme-makeover-build-nets-scholarships-for-children-emerging-media-experience-for-ball-state-students Many Ball State students participated in the "Extreme Makeover" show, and through the Ball State Foundation, scholarships will be available for the four children featured in the show. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:28 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/10/muncie-grads-get-a-boost-with-books https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/10/muncie-grads-get-a-boost-with-books A new scholarship program at Ball State will provide eligible first-year students from Muncie with special $1,000 book awards to help them with the sometimes difficult transition from high school to college. It is being named in honor of longtime local community leader Hurley Goodall and his late wife, Fredine. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:13 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/10/ball-state-alumna-contributes-to-scholarship-fund-in-memory-of-brother https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/10/ball-state-alumna-contributes-to-scholarship-fund-in-memory-of-brother Anna Yost, a Ball State University alumna, has left more than $80,000 to add to the Wayne L. Yost and Glorvinna E. Yost Scholarship Fund in memory of her brother. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:36:22 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/8/alumna-establishes-73000-endowment-for-education-majors https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/8/alumna-establishes-73000-endowment-for-education-majors The Grace Jackson Fund has been established with a gift of more than $73,000 from a Ball State University alumna. This support will benefit education majors at Ball State, with preference for business education majors. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:15:52 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/8/mother-of-alumna-establishes-memorial-scholarship-in-daughters-name https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2009/8/mother-of-alumna-establishes-memorial-scholarship-in-daughters-name A scholarship fund totaling nearly $360,000 has been created at Ball State University in memory of alumna Carolyn E. Galloway from the estate of her mother, Evelyn Kieft Galloway. Thu, 13 Sep 2012 20:26:42 +0000