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Truman State University Foundation Funds

The Truman State University Foundation administers a variety of funds and scholarships that support the needs of the University and its students. Supporters of the University are invited to make a contribution of any size to existing funds and scholarships that match their interests.

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General
Athletics
College of Arts and Sciences
    
General (College of Arts and Sciences)
    
Agriculture
    
Art
    
Biology
    
Chemistry
    
Classical and Modern Languages
    
Communication
    
Economics
    
English and Linguistics
    
History
    
Justice Systems
        • Library and Museums
        • Math and Computer Science
    
Music
    
Philosophy and Religion
   
  • Physics
    
Political Science
    
Psychology
        • Society and Environment
    
Theatre
    
Military Science
School of Business
School of Health Sciences and Education
    
Communication Disorders
    
Education
    
Health and Exercise Science
    
Nursing
    
Student Affairs
 

 

GENERAL

Funds

Scholarships

Admissions Fund
Walker and Doris Allen Fellowships for Faculty Excellence
Ruth W. Towne Carillon Fund
Class of 1950 Ophelia Parish Fund
Barbara Dixon Faculty Research Fund
Educator of the Year
Jonny and Dave Eisenberg Speaker's Fund
Environmental Fund
Family Sciences
Frances Laughlin Fuller Lectureship Fund
Friends of the Truman State University Press
Gift-in-Kind Fund
Greg A. Gerhardt & Paulette Danielle-Gerhardt Professorship
Holman Family Distinguished Speaker Series
International Student Support
Investing in Students
Kappa Omicron Phi
KBIA Public Radio
Kohlenberg Lyceum Series Fund- Corporate Sponsorships
Kohlenberg Lyceum Series Fund
William O. Lee Advising Award
Legislative Intern Program
Dean Earl & Edna Ludlow Flexible Fund
Magruder Hall Campaign Fund
Memorial Funds
Missouri Government Internship
Model UN
Museum Fund/Towne Endowment
Truman Alumni Association

Ofstad Library Book Fund
Opal O'Briant Estate

Odessa Lang Ofstad Endowed Library Fund
Phi Beta Kappa
Phi Kappa Phi, National Honor Society
Residential College Program
Schnucker-Presley Publishing Fund
Don and Jolene Scriven Emergency Fund
Senior Class Gift Project
Stanton Garden
Student Undergraduate Research
Tel Alumni

Tru-Men Fund
Truman Bust
Truman Endowment Fund
Truman Fund for Excellence
Truman Parents Project
University Residence Fund 

ABC/Charles J. McClain
Adair County Giovannini
Roy and Cleo Allen Memorial
Anonymously Endowed (3)
Charlotte Bailey
Barnes Family
Otho L. Barnett Memorial
Beta Tau Delta/Mary Evelyn Thurman
Black Alumni & Attendees
William and Beverly Blodgett Memorial
Blue Key/John R. Kirk Honorary
Dr. Stanley and Doris (Pickens) Bohon Family
Henry M. and Madeline A. Boucher Memorial
Dr. Willis J. Bray
Dennis and Mary Beth Buda
George H. and Mary Alice Bunney
Burdman Family Memorial
Timmy and LaTecia Campbell
Kathleen Shields Cherbonnier
Chicago Alumni Chapter
Dr. Victor E. Childers International Study Award
Edward Clark
Class of 1952
Class of 1953
Class of 1954
Russell W. and Mary Jane Cleeton
Bracy V. Cornett Memorial
Dr. Laura Crandall
John Andrew Crossett
Jane Crow
Ronald K. Cullers Veterans Club
Dallas Alumni Chapter
The Honorable Pat Danner
Durward DeWitt
Dwight R. Dover and Delora R. Dover
Jesse and Berenice Dry
Claude and Gladie Dye Memorial

Ekklesia Annual
Jim and Jean Elliott
Paul and Mary Erwin
Georgia L. and Maria L. Evans
President Eugene and Alta Fair
FHA/HERO
Colleen Foudree “PHT”
Dr. William H. Fountain
Inks and Charlene Franklin
The Fulks Family
Leo and Caroline Funk
Coach Kenneth Gardner Memorial Annual
Gay and Lesbian Student
General Scholarship fund
Neil and Lou Ann Gilchrist
Dr. Ralph and Vera Ross Gillet
Noma Blanche Glahn
David T. Good Memorial
Herbert and Anna Gordon/Jack and Violet De Jovin
W. Edwin and Hazel (Kuhn) Hartford Memorial
Joe K. Hasenstab Blue Key Annual
Joe K. Hasenstab Endowed
John J. Hayes
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Peter and Mary Summers Heinze
Ginger G. Heller
Angela Rose Hermann Memorial
Squire Paul and Meeda Daniel Holman
Holman Family Scholarship for Graduate Students
Holman Family Scholarship for Study Abroad
Dwain and Vera Horn
V. Don Hudson Memorial
O.T. and Opal L. Huffman
Lyle Ingraham
Investing In Students
Iowa Alumni Chapter
Dale E. Isley Memorial
James F. Jae, Jr.
Kansas City Alumni Chapter
Gerald A. and Victor H. Kaylarian
Bonnie and Kevin Kuebler Endowed
Mary Ellen Kersey

LMB Memorial
John Lundgren
Wilma and Mark Maddox Study Abroad
MaGee/Korslund/Phi Kappa Phi Junior
Sue and Jack Magruder
President Jack Magruder, Mary Evelyn & Karl E. Thurman
Birdie Mason Moots Endowed Scholarship
President Charles J. McClain
Fannie McCully
George and Stacy McGuire
McKee/Sinele Family
Colonel Robert L. McKinney Memorial
Mrs. Robert (Fran) McKinney
Viola Vogel and E. L. McNeelyA
Gregory & Donna Meier & Friends Business
Gregory & Donna Meier & Friends Newman Center
Senator Norman L. Merrell
Robin Meyerkord Memorial
Mid-Missouri Alumni Chapter
Miller-Duperron Endowed
Rex and Bette Brown Miskimins
Marian M. Morelock
Lee Myers Memorial
Vonnie and David Nichols
Elizabeth C. Nolan
The Mark Nordstrom Memorial
Northeast Missouri Alumni Chapter
Megan E. Over Annual Scholarship
Richard Overfelt
Pershing
Preferred Family Healthcare
George S. Preisack Jr. Memorial
Jeannette Harris and Geraldine Ready Annual
Shari L. Reinhard
Larry and Jan Rigdon Regional
Willard Wayne Roberts
Vernon P. Russell
Dr. Walter Ryle International Student

Walter Ryle III, Mary Evelyn and Karl E. Thurman
Jim and Nancy Shaddy
Marion Shanes Memorial
Martha McDuffee Sheffield Memorial
Waymon O. Shofstall
Smith/Jones/Nowlin Family
St. Louis Alumni Chapter
Lydle and Bessie Staggs
Standard Register
N. Marie Stewart
Silas P. Stice Memorial
SunGard Higher Education Endowed
Kenneth C. and Madelene Sykes Memorial
Mr. and Mrs. John Teal
Timmy and LaTecia Campbell “TLC”
Dr. Ruth Warner Towne
Travis-Noe Funeral Home Annual
James Trent
Truman Royalties
Truman State University Foundation Study Abroad
Elna (Langford) Tucker
Undergraduate Research Award
Vicky Sue Van Wye Memorial
Nan E. Wade/Cardinal Key
Washington D.C. Intern
Westlake Hardware Annual
George and Nadine Wilson

 

ATHLETICS

Funds

Scholarships

Athletic Training
Baseball
Basketball - Men's (Purple Pack)
Basketball - Women's
Bulldog Fund
Cheerleading
Cross Country/Track - Men's
Cross Country/Track - Women's
Stokes Stadium Renovation
Football
Kenneth Gardner Memorial Track Fund
Golf - Men's
Golf - Women's
Hall of Fame
Locker Room Project
M. Vincent O'Donnell Men's Basketball Fund
Soccer - Men's
Soccer - Women's
Softball
Swimming - Men and Women
Tennis - Men's
Tennis - Women's
Clint Thompson Excellence in Athletic Training
Throw Field
Track Construction
Trip Fundraising-Women's Soccer
Volleyball
Wrestling Boosters

 

George Anastasoff Memorial
Aaron Berns
R. Bruce Craddock Memorial
James J. Dougherty
Dr. William H. Fountain Athletic
Katie Funk Swimming
Bob Groff Memorial
Hanes Her Way/Stacy Roberts Award of Excellence
J. Seth Huston Men's Swimming
Robert and Mona Justice Annual
Robert and Mona Justice Endowed
W. Boyd King Memorial
Jessica Martin/Honda Awards

Ed Schneider-Men's Cross Country Scholarship
Ryan Wrigley Parmeter Memorial
Ralph Pink
R.E. Valentine
Maurice E. Wade
John and Melissa Ware

 

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

 General (College of Arts and Sciences)

Funds

Scholarships

College of Arts & Sciences
Ethiopian Student Fund
Fine Arts Division
Forensics Fund
Friends of the Gallery
Gaber Solar Clock Garden
Guidance
Kohlenberg/Towne Lectureship
Language & Literature
Mock Trial Club
Readers of the Round Table
Dr. Wray M Rieger Memorial Fund
Science
Severns Theatre
Kathy Jo Schantz Equipment Memorial
Henry Smits Lecture Fund
Social Science
Theatrical and Ethnic Dance Education Fund

 

 

Shirley D. Adams Memorial
Max E. Bell
Dr. John D. Black Memorial
L. Scott and Carol D. Ellis
The Examined Life
Craig V. Evans Memorial Debate
Hearst Fine Arts
Jack W. Hines Memorial
Foreste Ross Kimbley
Dr. William Kitts Memorial
Bonnie (Neuner) and Kevin Kuebler Social Science
George H. Laughlin Memorial
Dr. James J. Lyons
Martha McClaskey Humanities
Robert P. Newman Debate
Dr. Wray and Helen Rieger Memorial
Ray Roberts Memorial
Amy Ayres Rosebery Debate
Dr. Dean Rosebery Science
C. and Donna Wright Memorial

 

Agriculture

Funds

Scholarships

Agriculture - Vineyard Project
Agriculture Fund
Bulldog-Biodiesel Fund

Norvell C. Allen Memorial Agricultural
Alpha Gamma Rho Agricultural
Bryce Edward Stever/Alpha Gamma Rho Memorial

 

Art

Funds

Scholarships

Art Gallery Fund
Art
Truman National Art Competition

 

Bracy V. Cornett
Hearst Fine Arts-Art
Juanita McGuire Jamison Memorial Art
Bob and Brenda Jones Visual Communications
Jean Kraus Memorial
George and Stacy McGuire
William R. Murray Art
Aileen Hall Shoaff and Regina Davison
Paul Talley and Matt Johnson Memorial
William & Heddi Unger Art History
William Unger Memorial
 

Biology

Funds

Scholarships

Biology
Greg A. Gerhardt Summer Science Research Fellowship
Otto K. & Murl Waller Eichman Biology Operational

 

Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Society

Conservation Biology
Nedra Klein Memorial
Betty Jo White, D.O.

 

Chemistry

Funds

Scholarships

Chemistry Fund
Greg A. Gerhardt Summer Science Research Fellowship
Francis T. Wadsworth Chemistry Program

Alpha Chi Sigma Chemistry
Tricia M. Mason Memorial Chemistry
 

Classical and Modern Languages

Funds

Scholarships

Classical and Modern Languages Department

Costa Rica Summer Program

Donna Crawford
German Club
Max Kade
Dr. Maren Partenheimer Memorial

 

Communication

Funds

Scholarships

Communication
Journalism

KTRM-Kirksville

 

 

 

 

Anonymous Communication
Samuel Burk
Aileen Corbin/Pi Kappa Delta
Clifton Cornwell Award for Electronic Media
Dvorak Journalism
Hearst Communication
KIRX, KRXL and KTUF
H. Chandler Monroe Memorial
Carrie T. Nauyalis Communications Annual
Carrie T. Nauyalis Communications Endowed
Norb Tatro Annual
Norb Tatro Endowed
Linnea L. Ratcliff

Norb Tatro Endowed
 

Economics

Funds

Scholarships

Economics Department

Cadoff Economics

 

English and Linguistics

Funds

Scholarships

English and Linguistics Department
C.V. Huenemann Lectureship in English

 

 

C. V. Huenemann
Connie Holt Jones Graduate Research
Clayton and Odessa Ofstad
Jim Thomas
Shirley Ann Watson Memorial-English
 

History

Funds

Scholarships

History Department
Barbara Early Vreeland Lecture in History
Arnold Zuckerman Lectureship in History

David D. and Lois Marie March/Phi Alpha Theta

 

 

Justice Systems

Funds

Scholarships

Justice Systems
 

 

Library and Museums

Funds

Scholarships

Children’s Literature Festival
Elwood L. & Madeline R. Courtright Library Fund
Truman Historical Society
Library Fund
Lincoln Collections
David O. Long Charitable Trust

Museums Excellence Fund

 

 

Math and Computer Science

Funds

Scholarships

 Math & Computer Science
School of Science and Mathematics Fund

The Boeing Company-Math and Computer Science
Frank and Mary Carter Mathematics
Aven L. Roberts & Eugenia (Ritchie) Roberts Crain
Don Groff Mathematics
G. H. Jamison Memorial
Ronald Knight
Dean Earl and Edna Ludlow-Math & Computer Science
Dr. Lanny C. Morley
Duane Norman and Donna Norman Hicks Mathematics
Dorothy Pearson
Rick and Betty Spiker Mathematics
Kenneth Stilwell Mathematics
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lisle Walker
Shirley Ann Watson Memorial-Math
Harry W. Williams Memorial
Dale Woods Mathematics
 

Music

Funds

Scholarships

The Genevieve (Gillum) Crawford Fund for Excellence in Music
Friends of the Jazz Program
Music Department Fund
Music in Central Europe (Italy)
Saxophone Commissioning Project

 

 

Jean McGregor Bower

Lowell Brunner Scholarship
Bernice Humphrey Clark Vocal Music
Dr. Roger E. Cody Music
Clay Dawson Choral
James M. and Robert G. Dillinger Memorial
Marion & Lucille Dillinger Woman Band Director
William E. and Helen Fitzsimmons
Hearst Fine Arts-Music
Michael Hooley Memorial
Dr. Arthur F. Humphreys Music Education
Juanita McGuire Jamison Memorial Music
Kirchberger
Robert Scott Marshall Memorial
Alpha C. Mayfield Music
Debra Fortenberry Nichols Brass
Louise Dye Pearce Memorial
The Presser Foundation
Nancy and Ken Seward Instrumental Music Award
Barrett and Mae Stout Voice-Choral
Karl E. Thurman and Mary Evelyn Thurman Memorial Music
W. Everett and Nellie Maude Thurman
Gordon R. Tobin Jazz Piano
Karl E. Webb

 

Philosophy and Religion

Funds

Scholarships

Philosophy and Religion Department

 

 

Dr. Patricia Burton Annual
George and Stacy McGuire

Physics

Funds

Scholarships

Physics

 

 

Gerald and Norma McReynolds
Dr. Robert Peavler Memorial
Dr. Eugene W. Smith Memorial
 

Political Science

Funds

Scholarships

Political Science Department

Kyle Brandon Cope Memorial
John Andrew Crossett
Inks and Charlene Franklin

 

Psychology

Funds

Scholarships

Dr. Shawn Bergman Psychology Research Fund
Psychology Department
G.B. Walker Fund
 

 

Society and Environment

Funds

Scholarships

Society and Environment Department

 

The Examined Life
Jack W. Hines Memorial
Dr. William Kitts Memorial
Bonnie (Neuner) and Kevin Kuebler Social Science

Theatre

Funds

Scholarships

Theatre

 

Edna Millay Campbell Performing Arts
Hearst Fine Arts-Theatre
Vincent Price Theatrical Performance
Steve Rose Annual Performing Arts
Steve Rose Endowed Performing Arts
Severns/Srnka
 

Military Science

Funds

Scholarships

Military Science

 

79th Field Hospital
David T. Good Memorial
 

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Funds

Scholarships

Raymond F. Bentele/Mallinckrodt Exec. In-Residence Program
Business and Accountancy Fund
Cynthia Dodson Business & Accountancy Operational Fund
Susan K. Hatcher Traditions in Excellence Fund
Randy R. Rogers Endowment Fund

State Farm SIFE Fund
L. L. Via Fund for Excellence
Chuck and Sherri Woods Endowment for Business Excellence

 

BKD Annual Accounting
The Boeing Company-Business and Accountancy
Mabel Kennedy Carr Business
Aven L. Roberts & Eugenia (Ritchie) Roberts Crain
Eugene J. Croarkin Accounting
Robert A. Dager
Delta Sigma Pi/Tina Schmidt Memorial
James E. Edwards Accounting
Howard & Anne Elsberry Opportunity Scholarship
Charles Foudree
Dr. Mary Giovannini
George J. Hamilton
Duane and Joy Hercules Family Accounting
William C. Holper Memorial
Iota Nu Finance and Leadership
Dale E. Isley Memorial
Aminah Jamal
John H. Jepson Memorial
Edward D. Jones and Company
Wilbur Kimbley II
Alma L. Kotez Memorial
Kevin and Bonnie (Neuner) Kuebler Annual Business
Lead and Enhance the Accounting Profession (LEAP)
Dean Earl and Edna Ludlow-Business
Erlene Blackwood Madsen
Joseph Mitch Memorial
Don and Nelly Poe
Sandra K. Reavey
Calvin E. Roebuck
Jeff and Marilyn Romine
Dr. Paul Owen Selby Memorial
Standard Register
Karl E. Thurman and Mary Evelyn Thurman Business
UHY Advisors Accounting
Julie Ann Weggesser Memorial
Ina Finegan Whisler
 

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES AND EDUCATION

Communication Disorders

Funds

Scholarships

Communication Disorders
Columbia Valley Scottish Rite Childhood Communications

William F. Hall
James W. Sparks

 

Education

Funds

Scholarships

Boeing AP Scholars
The Dr. Kay Clapp Children's Literacy Award
Early Childhood Program
Education
K-12 Pre-Service Program
Southwestern Bell/Active Learning Instr. Tech. Project

 

Olivene Baker Child Development
Wayne and Anna M. Ball
Ruth B. Beal
Bernice B. Beggs Memorial
Dr. Clifton R. Bell Research
Agnes Blackwood
Nora Belle (McClintock) Boling and James C. Boling
Mabel Kennedy Carr Education
Leona L. Cozean and Ruby Cooper Memorial
Robert and Bertha Glenn
Leslie Rose Howell
Dr. Marilyn Koehler
Bill and Marie Krueger
Dean Earl and Edna Ludlow-Education
Evalee Blue McKnight Early Childhood
McManis Family
Clarence L. and Virginia (Prichard) Murphy
William H. & Eva Jane Noe Education
Noah P. Richardson
Walter and Maurine Ryle
Kelin Sanders Memorial
Shelton Family
Pearl (Buck) Slaughter Memorial
Harold and Helen Stewart
Kathleen (Bohon) Strickler
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Verby Memorial
Bob G. and H. Janell Woods
Lovelace Woodward

 

Health and Exercise Science

Funds

Scholarships

Bike Co-op Fund
Max Cogan Student Research
Health and Exercise Sciences
Fontaine Piper Movement Analysis Lab
Clint Thompson Athletic Training
Karen Wilson Faculty Development in HES

Larry W. and Linda K. Boleach
Jack and Melba Bowen
Joseph P. Dolan Living Memorial
Sina Faye Fowler Memorial
Sheryl Fullerton Grim Memorial
Jack Klein Health and Exercise Science
 

Nursing

Funds

Scholarships

Dr. Earl Laughlin Nursing Fund
McGahan Family Nursing Fund
Nursing Lab Fund
Nursing

Laura Jeane Downey Bell Nursing
Gretchen and Pete Cornell
Dr. Grace Devitt Nursing
Frank, Mildred and Rita Ann Elsea Nursing
Lu & Bill Heilman Nursing
Richard M. Keith Memorial
Earl Laughlin Nursing
Nancy Lee Lindsey Memorial
Birdie Mason Moots Endowed Scholarship
Alice McEwen Nursing
Bertha (Sampson) Miller Memorial
Nursing Alumni
James McGlassen Ross & Waneva Pickard Ross Nursing
Thomas Family Nursing
TSB Nursing in Memory of Bill & Barb Steen
Sarah Grim Wimp

 

Student Affairs

Funds

Scholarships

College Democrats
College Republicans
CSI Foundation Account

Delta Sigma Pi Challenge

Greek Life
Lacrosse-Women's
Omicron Delta Kappa
Residence Life
Rugby Team
Rugby - Women's Club
Show Girls Fund
Student Affairs
Student Recreation Center
Student Senate
Tai Chi and Washu Club
University Career Center

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