IASP offers three scholarships to help support graduate students in the field of school psychology: the IASP Dr. Stana Michael Scholarship, the IASP Dr. Stana Michael Minority Scholarship and the IASP Dr. Mary Lynn Slonaker Scholarship.
Dr. Stana Michael was an exemplary school psychologist who served students and the profession in a thoughtful manner. She was also involved in the early organization of the Indiana Association of School Psychologists (IASP). In 1997, the Stana Michael Scholarship fund was established by Dr. George Batsche, former president of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), who had worked with Dr. Michael. Today the fund is primarily supported by Dr. Michael’s children and family, and by contributions from IASP members.
The Dr. Mary Lynne Slonaker Memorial Scholarship was established in 2018 in memory of her service to children and families as well as her dedication to the profession of school psychology for more than 40 years. Dr. Slonaker started her career as a teacher and incorporated this perspective into her service as a school psychologist. She was well known for her expertise in autism, moderate to severe disabilities, and the preschool population. Her dedication and professionalism in the field provided a worthy example for many school psychology students and interns under her supervision throughout her career.
IASP Dr. Stana Michael Graduate Scholarship
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship the candidate must:
- Be a full-time or part-time graduate student
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Be currently attending or accepted for enrollment in a NASP-approved school psychology program. Applicants must either live, work, or attend school in Indiana.
Be in good academic standing
- Have a minimum cumulative overall GPA of 3.0
Selection
The application deadline is May 15. Applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Selection Committee. The committee will consider many factors in reaching their decision, including the completeness of the application; the applicant’s experience and interests; the applicant’s personal statement and accomplishments; the applicant’s letters of recommendation; and the applicant’s degree of scholarship.
Announcement
The IASP Dr. Stana Michael Scholarship is for the amount of $1,000, paid directly to the bursar at the NASP-approved Indiana program the student is/will be attending. The scholarship recipient will be notified on or before June 15, and will be recognized at the IASP Fall Conference.
How to Apply
Download an application for the IASP Dr. Stana Michael Scholarship, or contact Kim Williams for additional information.
Please email the completed application packet (in one document) to: kwilliams@thecorydongroup.com
IASP Dr. Stana Michael Minority Scholarship
Statement of Intent to Recruit Minority School Psychologists in the State of Indiana
The need for culturally and linguistically diverse school psychologists is a national focus as our population has changed significantly in the past decade. Projections for the future also indicate a continued trend toward greater diversity. It is therefore in the best practices of school psychology that we as a profession seek to employ persons with the skills necessary to meet these needs. Presently, there are not proportionate numbers of properly skilled practitioners to meet this growing need. Statistics also indicate that the future will continue to call for more culturally and linguistically diverse school psychologists. This scholarship will assist in the recruitment of qualified minority school psychologists and assist training programs with recruitment of minority students.
Purpose
The IASP Dr. Stana Michael Minority Scholarship was established to promote and encourage minority scholars pursuing graduate study in school psychology. This supports the goal of encouraging and promoting diversity within the profession and within the state of Indiana. A diverse group of professionals are needed to best serve the diverse population of students in Indiana. The scholarship is awarded each year to a minority school psychology student in a NASP-approved program in Indiana (currently Ball State University, Indiana State University, Indiana University, and Valparaiso University).
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship the candidate must:
- Be a full-time or part-time minority graduate student
- Be currently attending or accepted for enrollment in a NASP-approved school psychology program. Applicants must either live, work, or attend school in Indiana.
- Be in good academic standing
- Have a minimum cumulative overall GPA of 3.0
Selection
The application deadline is May 15. Applications will be reviewed by the Minority Scholarship Selection Committee. The committee will consider many factors in reaching their decision, including the completeness of the application; the applicant’s experience and interests; the applicant’s personal statement and accomplishments; the applicant’s letters of recommendation; and the applicant’s degree of scholarship.
Announcement
The IASP Dr. Stana Michael Minority Scholarship is for the amount of $1,000, paid directly to the bursar at the NASP approved Indiana program the student is/will be attending. The scholarship recipient will be notified on or before June 15, and will be recognized at the IASP Fall Conference.
How to Apply
Download an application at IASP Dr. Stana Michael Minority Scholarship, or contact Kim Williams for additional information.
Please email the completed application packet (in one document) to: kwilliams@thecorydongroup.com
IASP Dr. Mary Lynne Slonaker Memorial Scholarship
The IASP Dr. Mary Lynne Slonaker Memorial scholarship was established to promote and encourage students and educators pursuing graduate study in school psychology. This scholarship focuses on supporting applicants interested in practicing in a school district setting in Indiana.
Eligibility
To be considered for this scholarship the candidate must:
- Be a full-time or part-time graduate student
- Be currently attending or accepted for enrollment in a NASP-approved school psychology program. Applicants must either live, work, or attend school in Indiana.
- Be in good academic standing
- Have a minimum cumulative overall GPA of 3.0
Selection
The application deadline is May 15. Applications will be reviewed by the Scholarship Selection Committee. The committee will consider many factors in reaching their decision, including the completeness of the application; the applicant’s personal statement, accomplishments, and goals in school psychology; the applicant’s letters of recommendation; and the applicant’s degree of scholarship.
Announcement
The IASP Dr. Mary Lynne Slonaker Memorial Scholarship is for the amount of $1,000, paid directly to the bursar of the NASP-approved Indiana program the student is/will be attending. The scholarship recipient will be notified on or before June 15 and will be recognized at the IASP Fall Conference.
How to Apply
Download an application for the IASP Dr. Mary Lynne Slonaker Memorial Scholarship, or contact Kim Williams for additional information.
Please email completed application packet (in 1 document) to: kwilliams@thecorydongroup.com.
Questions regarding any of the scholarship applications may be directed to: Kim Williams, IASP Executive Director
Address:
125 W. Market St., Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN 46204
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