Special Education Scholarships

2000 - 2001

Matthew David Hillyard Scholarship
Established by Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hillyard in honor of their son, Matthew David.
Jamie Nielson
Jamie Nielson
Jamie Nielson is an identical twin born and raised in Farmington, Utah. She is a senior in Special Education with an emphasis in early childhood and severe disabilities. One of Jamie's goals is to enhance self-esteem for people with disabilities so that they can achieve and sustain a full, quality way of life. She would like to thank the Hillyard family for selecting her to receive this scholarship.
Jamie Nielson
Joseph Steven Meyrick Memorial Scholarship
Established by Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Meyrick in honor of their son, Joseph. This scholarship is for a Special Education major who has a disability or someone with a disability in his/her family.
Rachel
Martinez
Rachel Martinez
Rachel presently lives in Salt Lake City, Utah and is enrolled in the distance education mild/moderate program directed by Ronda Menlove. She is working full time teaching children with autism, and also volunteers her time in after-school programs such as tutoring, and working with at-risk young women in the inner Salt Lake City area. Once Rachel completes the requirements for the mild/moderate endorsement, she plans on furthering her education by completing the severe/profound endorsement as well as an endorsement in English as a second language. She would like to thank Mr. & Mrs. Meyrick for this scholarship.
Donald F. and Anne C. Kline Scholarship
Established by family and friends of Donald F. Kline and Anne C. Kline to assist future generations of students in the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation of the College of Education at Utah State University.
Lindsay
Hooper
Lindsay Hooper
Lindsay is from Sandy, Utah. She is a Special Education major with an emphasis in mild/moderate. Lindsay enjoys being outdoors, playing basketball, reading, and spending time with family and friends. She would like to thank the Kline family and the College of Education for selecting her to receive this scholarship.
Leon G. and Faye Sonne Stucki Scholarship
Established by Leon G. and Fay Sonne Stucki to assist future generations of students in the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation of the College of Education at Utah State University.
Kathleen
Johnson
Kathleen Johnson
Kate is returning to college after taking time out to raise a family. She is majoring in Special Education with a mild/moderate emphasis. Kate has been volunteering and working in schools for the past 17 years. She has been a Girl Scout leader for 15 years and was the female advisor for an Explorer Post. Education, formal and informal, has always been an important part of her life. Working in special education will give her the opportunity to serve where it is needed most.
Suzanne
Landeen
Suzanne Landeen
Suzanne will graduate Spring 2001 as a dual major with an emphasis in early childhood and severe disabilities. She has worked with people with disabilities for six years including volunteering in Uganda, Africa. She enjoys hiking, fishing, volunteering, and spending time with her family. Suzanne is grateful to the Stucki Family for this scholarship and to the College of Education for their outstanding education programs.
Department of Special Education Scholarship
This scholarship is supported by faculty, staff, and alumni to undergraduate students in Special Education.
Myrtle Fitzgerald Melanie Hall Diana Patch
"A" Pin Awards
The "A" Pin Award is in recognition of distinguished academic excellence at Utah State University. It is one of the oldest scholarship programs at Utah State and requires the recipient to have earned 15 hours of straight "A" grade point average for three consecutive quarters or two semesters.
Sara Copenhaver December 28, 1999
Connie S. Gittins December 28, 1999
Utah State University   College of Education