McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY
The Burton College of Education has several scholarship opportunities available for eligible students to apply for. The information provided below is of all scholarships available to education majors. Scholarships are offered on rotating schedules each fall.
Available scholarship opportunities and submission deadlines are shared each fall with education candidates. To apply, you will need a cover letter, updated resume, and copy of your transcript. Prepare now and watch for submission dates.
| Scholarship | Major | GPA | Required Domicile | Collegiate Year | Award Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.B. and Dale Harmon Corman Scholarship in Biology Education | Biology Education | 2.5 | Open | Fr | Until Graduation |
| Allison Duhon Memorial Scholarship | Education | 2.5 | Louisiana | Fr | Until Graduation |
| Bernadette Fontenot Navarre | Education | 3 | SWLA | Fr | Until Graduation |
| Janie Vincent Turner Gray Memorial | Education - SGA member | 2.5 | US Citizen | Fr, Soph | 4 semesters |
| Scholarship | Major | GPA | Required Domicile | Collegiate Year | Award Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priscilla Chapman Courville | Education | 2.5 | Louisiana | Soph | Until Graduation |
| Brenda H. Hunter Scholarship in Early Childhood Education | Early Childhood Ed | 3 | Louisiana | Soph, Jr | 2 semesters |
| Scholarship | Major | GPA | Required Domicile | Collegiate Year | Award Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marla and Dennis Stine Endowed Scholarship | Education or Business | 2.5 | Open | So, Jr, Sr | Until Graduation |
| Scholarship | Major | GPA | Required Domicile | Collegiate Year | Award Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma W. and G.W. Ford | Education | 3.5 | Open | Grad | Until Graduation |
| Bill and Wava Reigel | Education | 3.25 | Calcasieu | Grad | Until Graduation |
| Harold Pearson Memorial Scholarship | Secondary Science Education | 2.5 | Open | Jr | Until Graduation |
| Ellene Cook Todd | Education | 2.5 | Open | Jr, Sr | Until Graduation |
| Gary L. and Gayle T. Pearce Scholarship | Education and Accounting | 3 | Open | Jr, Sr | Until Graduation |
| Lillian Stokes Craven Memorial Scholarship | Education / Library Science | 2.7 | Open | Jr, Sr | Until Graduation |
| Cindy Shaddock Hanks Scholarship | Education | 3 | Louisiana | Jr, Sr | Until Graduation |
| H.A. and Gladys Norton | Education | 2.7 | Calcasieu/Cameron | Jr, Sr | Until Graduation |
| Dr. Theresa Zimmer Wilfert Single Parent | Education | 2.5 | US Citizen | Jr, Sr | Until Graduation |
| Mildred and Jerry Harless | Education | 2.5 | US Citizen | Jr, Sr, Grad | Until Graduation |
| Glen D. and Tirana C. Bertrand Scholarship | Education or Business | 3.5 | Calcasieu | Sr | 2 semesters |
| Scholarship | Major | GPA | Required Domicile | Collegiate Year | Award Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.R. "Maggie" James St. John | Early Education | 2.5 | Open | Open | Until Graduation |
| William and Margaret Boyer Scholarship | Education | 3 | Calcasieu | Open | Until Graduation |
| William T & Ethel Burton #1 | Education | 2.5 | Louisiana/US Citizen | Open | Until Graduation |
| William T & Ethel Burton #1 | Education | 2.5 | Louisiana/US Citizen | Open | Until Graduation |
| William T & Ethel Burton #2 - Call Me Mister | Education | 2.5 | Louisiana/US Citizen | Open | Until Graduation |
| William T & Ethel Burton #3 | Education | 2.5 | Louisiana/US Citizen | Open | Until Graduation |
| William T & Ethel Burton #4 - Call Me Mister | Education | 2.5 | Louisiana/US Citizen | Open | Until Graduation |
| Darlene Sue Harris Scholarship | Education | 2.5 | Open | Open | Until Graduation |
| Joe R. Palermo, Jr. Family Scholarship in Special Education | Education | 2.5 | Open | Open | Until Graduation |
| Mary Wharton Shaddock | Education | 3 | Louisiana | Open | Until Graduation |
| Thomas J. and Susan K. Watts Foundation | Education | 2.5 | US Citizen | Open | Until Graduation |
| Yolande Resweber Cox | Elementary Education | 2.85 | Calcasieu/Cameron | Open | Until Graduation |
| Dorothy Quinney Marino Endowed Scholarship | Library Science | 2.5 | Open | Open | Until Graduation |
| The Discovery Charitable Trust | Science Education | 2.5 | Calcasieu | Open | Until Graduation |
| Scholarship | Major | GPA | Required Domicile | Collegiate Year | Award Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Pearson Memorial Scholarship | Secondary Science Education | 2.5 | Open | Jr | Until Graduation |
| Louise Cagle Memorial Scholarship | Secondary SPED | 3.5 | Louisiana | Sr | 2 semesters |
| Curtis Baker Memorial Scholarship | SPED | 3 | SWLA | Jr | 4 semesters |
| Jennifer R. Icklone Bellon Memorial Scholarship in Special Education | SPED | 2.5 | Open | Jr, Sr, Grad | Until Graduation |
| Monty Rose Memorial Scholarship | SPED | 3 | Louisiana/US Citizen | Soph, Jr, Sr | Until Graduation |
| Special Education Scholarship | SPED | 3 | Louisiana/US Citizen | Jr | Until Graduation |
| United Commercial Travelers | SPED | 2.5 | Calcasieu | Jr, Sr, Grad | Until Graduation |
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I am a McNeese graduate with a bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Science and a concentration in Child and Family Studies. As a student, I competed on the rodeo team and served on the SGA board. I earned my master’s degree in 2022 from the University of South Dakota in Educational Administration and Leadership with a concentration in Adult and Higher Ed. I have over 13 years of experience in adult education and 20 years of educational experience.
My favorite part of being a Freshman Advisor is helping students navigate their new life routine as a college freshman by offering support with in-person office visits or by email to help students meet their goals. I always remind students of my favorite BB King quote – “Education is one thing no one can ever take away from you.” I believe that supporting students is vital to a student's success.
In my spare time, I raise registered American Brahman cattle, and I enjoy all the "country girl" things like hunting, fishing, growing a garden and cooking.