Endowments & Funds

Endowment List
Annually Funded Scholarships
Annually Funded Program Funds

Endowment List

What is an endowment? Quite simply, it is a perpetual fund that provides annual income to support one or more scholarships or academic programs. The endowments listed below exist because of the generosity of Northeastern alumni and friends. These permanent funds are critical to NSU;s success in recruiting and retaining top quality students.

For inquires about applying for any of the scholarships listed below, please contact the Scholarship Office in Student Financial Services at (918) 456-5511 Ext 3740.

Dean L.P. Woods Endowed Lectureship for Mathematics
In 2000, Dr. L.P. Woods Jr. and his wife, Ann, funded this endowed lectureship in honor of his father, Dean L.P. Woods. Dean Woods founded the initial chapter of Kappa Mu Epsilon, now a nationwide Mathematics Honor Society, at Northeastern. Income generated by this endowment supports NSU's mathematics department.

William Frank Tolbert Endowed Chair
In November 1998 the William Frank Tolbert Endowed Chair in the College of Business and Industry was funded by Mr. Tolbert through his estate. Proceeds from this chair support outstanding programs in the finance and accounting disciplines.

Southwestern Bell Endowed Lectureship for the Performing Arts
In 1989, Southwestern Bell funded this lectureship to provide support to the university in bringing nationally recognized lecturers and performers to the campus.

Freddie Lou Etter Library Endowment
In 1988, Freddie Lou Etter established this endowment to assist Northeastern's John Vaughan Library in providing excellent and accessible learning resources for students and faculty.

Dr. Feron G. Waters Library Endowment
Established in April 2000 by Barbara Jean Carson Waters in memory of her husband, this endowment provides support to NSU's John Vaughan Library.

Jones/Mershon Property Endowment
In 1973, John B. and Lucy M. Jones gifted a 90-acre tract of land in Cherokee County to the university. In 1999, an estate gift from the Jones' created an endowment that produces income to support the maintenance and use of the acreage.

Lena Seitz Robertson Lectureship
Established in 1987, income from the Lena Seitz Robertson endowment helps support a lectureship in social work.

Literacy Center
This endowment was established in 1991 to provide support for the Literacy Center.

Charles A. and E. Anne McWilliams Scholarship
This scholarship endowment was created in 2001 and provides scholarship support for Broken Arrow High School graduates attending NSU's Broken Arrow campus.

Norman and Mary John Hill Scholarship
This fund, established in 2001, funds President's Leadership Class scholarships.

Dr. Daniel Hansen Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship endowment for students majoring in a mathematics-related discipline was established in 2001 in memory of long-time NSU professor of Mathematics, Dr. Dan Hansen, by his family and a host of friends.

Zula Belle Dobbins Memorial Scholarship
This endowment was funded in 2001 in memory of Zula Belle by her family and many friends.

Mike Synar Endowment
This endowment established in 2001 by family and friends honors the memory of U.S. Congressman Mike Synar. It supports the Mike Synar Center located on the NSU-Muskogee campus.

Descendants of the Cherokee Seminaries Students Scholarship
Established in 2001, this scholarship endowment was created by lineal descendants of students who attended the National Cherokee Male and Female Seminaries.

Dr. Valgene Littlefield Debate Scholarship
This account, endowed in 2001, funds scholarships for NSU's intercollegiate debate students.

Stacy Michelle Taylor Memorial Scholarship
Endowed in 2001 in memory of Stacy by her family and a host of friends, this scholarship supports education majors specializing in early childhood or elementary instruction.

University Services Scholarship
Funded by a number of NSU employees, this endowment supports student scholarships.

Marjorie Hensley Bright Scholarship
This scholarship endowment was created in 2001 to support students in the NSU College of Optometry.

Bricks and Windows Scholarship Fund
Supported by many alumni and friends, this endowment supports student scholarships.

Louise Covey Ballard Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship created by family and friends of Mrs. Louise Ballard supports NSU's Honors Program.

NSU Memorial Bench Fund
This endowment, created in 2001, maintains the privately-funded memorial benches placed throughout the historic Tahlequah campus.

Mary Tennessee Lynn Smith Memorial Scholarship
Established through an estate gift by her granddaughter, Kathlyeen Burnett, the Mary Tennessee Lynn Smith Memorial Scholarship supports students from throughout northeastern Oklahoma.

Anonymous Donor Scholarship
In April 2000, an anonymous donor funded this scholarship endowment that supports students intending to become classroom teachers.

Roy and Cherrie McSpadden Hinds Memorial Scholarship
In December 2000, Mary Ellen Williamson funded this scholarship endowment in honor of her parents, both of whom were graduates of the Northeastern Normal School. The income supports Cherokee students studying a variety of academic disciplines.

Wesley "Dub" Berry Memorial Scholarship
Darrell and Sandra Sullenger funded this scholarship endowment in September 2000 in memory of Wesley "Dub" Berry, one of Northeastern's finest all-around athletes. This endowment produces income supporting athletic scholarships.

Fred Dupy Scholarship
This endowment was established to support scholarships for students from throughout northeastern Oklahoma.

Debbie (Wing) Garrett Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship endowment was created in memory of Debbie (Wing) Garrett, long-time NSU librarian, by her family and friends. The income from this endowment supports freshmen students who are Tahlequah High School graduates.

Mary Jane Craig Letts and Ray Don Letts Scholarship
This endowment was created in October 2000 to provide scholarship support for freshmen Cherokee students with financial need.

Teacher Education Scholarship
Established in March 2000, this endowment supports scholarships for students majoring in education.

Reba Starr Robison Keys High School Scholarship
Reba Starr Robison created this endowment to provide scholarships for students graduating from Keys High School in Keys, Oklahoma.

Charlie Murchison Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2000 in memory of the very talented Charlie Murchison by his family and friends, this endowment will support student scholarships.

Kiwanis Club of Tahlequah Scholarship
The Tahlequah Kiwanis Club created this endowment to support scholarships for students from Cherokee County.

Anonymous Donor PLC Scholarship
An anonymous donor funded this scholarship to support President’s Leadership Class ("PLC") scholarships.

Tom W. Johnson Memorial Scholarship
In September 1999, the family of Tom W. Johnson, former Director of NSU’s Audio-Visual Department, funded this scholarship endowment to support students from northeastern Oklahoma.

Charles Lafayette Ford Memorial Scholarship
During the Fall of 1999, a host of former students and friends of Mr. Charles Lafayette Ford, long-time educator and former superintendent of McCurtain High School, funded this scholarship to assist NSU students graduating from McCurtain High School.

Lela Canada Scholarship
In December 1999, former students and student workers of Mrs. Lela Canada, long-time nurse and Director of Student Health Services at Northeastern, created this scholarship to support nursing students.

John and Janice Carletti Endowment
This general endowment was established in 2000 by John and Janice Carletti.

Diane Willis Endowment
This endowment was established by Dr. Diane Willis, NSU Distinguished Alumnus, in 1999.

Dennis and Billie Letts Scholarship
In December 1999, this endowment was established to provide scholarship support for students in the writing and performance art areas.

Doris Ione Mills Stauss Memorial Scholarship
The children of Mrs. Doris Stauss created this scholarship in honor of their mother. Scholarships will be provided for students from Cherokee County in Oklahoma and Crawford County in Arkansas studying education.

Dan Sullivan Scholarship
This endowment was created to fund President's Leadership Class ("PLC") scholarships.

Wellon B. and Verna Dean Poe, and Betty Lackey Hefner Scholarship
This endowment was established to fund PLC scholarships.

Todd and Jenine Hembree Scholarship
This scholarship endowment was created in 1999 to support scholarships for students from Adair and Cherokee Counties.

Maurice and Clarice Turney Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1999 for students majoring in mathematics.

Phyllis Garroutte Memorial Scholarship
This endowment, created in 1998 by the children of Mrs. Phyllis Garroutte, provides scholarship support for graduates of Tahlequah High School majoring in elementary education.

John H. Grubbs II Memorial Fund
This endowment was created in 1999 by a host of family and friends of Mr. John H. Grubbs II to support NSU's intercollegiate golf student athletes.

SINCO Scholarship Endowment
This endowment, funded by Bill and LuAnn Morris in honor of Bill's father, provides scholarship support for minority students.

Ray T. McSpadden Memorial Endowment
This endowment fund was created in 1999 in memory of Mr. Ray T. McSpadden by his family and many friends to support NSU’s Women's Tennis Program.

W.C. and Mollie Sexton Memorial Scholarship
This memorial endowment in honor of W.C. and Mollie Sexton was created by their daughter, Esther Sexton Moss, through her will. Funded in 1999, this endowment supports PLC scholarships.

Lorraine L. Gunter Scholarship
This PLC scholarship endowment providing support for students majoring in the sciences was funded by Mrs. Lorraine L. Gunter through her trust in 1998.

Alice Davis Memorial Scholarship
In 1998, Veraman Davis, Mrs. Alice Davis' son, created this scholarship endowment in her honor.

Bob Thomason Memorial Scholarship
This endowment in memory of Mr. Bob Thomason was established by his close friend Dr.Tom Vanderpool and Mr. Thomason’s family. The Thomason endowment is designed to support optometry students.

Dr. Warren Gwartney Memorial Scholarship
Funded in 1998 by the Founders and Associates (formerly known as the Founders of Doctors Hospital) in honor of Dr. Warren Gwartney, this endowment provides scholarships for students preparing for careers in medicine and other healthcare areas.

Elise Manus Chance Memorial Scholarship
This endowment has been created by Mrs. Elise Manus Chance's sister, Mrs. Lucille M. Ketcher, to provide scholarship support to students studying business or accounting.

James and Susie Coats Memorial Scholarship
This endowment was established in 1998 by the daughter of James and Susie Coats, Belva C. Smith, to provide support for Native American students.

William Frank Tolbert Memorial Scholarship
This endowment was funded in 1998 to support scholarships for Native American students.

NSU Alumni Legacy Scholarship
Established in 1998 by the NSU Alumni Association, this endowment provides scholarship support for incoming freshmen students whose parents are NSU alumni.

President's Leadership Class Scholarship
This endowment supports the President's Leadership Class ("PLC") program.

Mike Fine Scholarship
Created in 1998, this endowment supports PLC scholarships.

Buffington / Caris / Shannon Scholarship
This endowment has been established by Ernie and Kay Shannon in honor of their parents. PLC scholarships are provided by this endowment.

Jack Kaufman Memorial Scholarships
Several endowments have been established in memory of Mr. Jack Kaufman by his family and friends funding PLC scholarships.

Gene and Helen Branscum Scholarship
This endowment funds PLC scholarships.

Dr. Al Williams Scholarship
This scholarship endowment was established by colleagues, family and friends of Dr. Al Williams, longtime NSU professor and Vice-President for Academic Affairs, in connection with his 1998 retirement.

Dr. Everett Grigsby Memorial Scholarship
Funded in 1997 by family, friends and former students of longtime NSU professor of biological sciences, Dr. Everett Grigsby, this endowment provides scholarships for students majoring in pre-medicine, science education and wildlife conservation.

Burl and Barbara Overmon Scholarship
This endowment was established in 1996 and supports scholarships for students demonstrating initiative in a variety of areas.

Castleberry Family Scholarship
This endowment was created in 1996 by Mr. Jack Castleberry in honor of his parents, Kermit L. and Mary Alma Castleberry, and his sisters, Rosemary and Connie. This endowment will support scholarships for students majoring in business or education disciplines.

Darrell and Sandra Sullenger Scholarship
This scholarship was created to fund scholarships for deserving students with financial need.

Jacob Farinelli / Joe Davis Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of two of NSU's most talented musicians. Funded by friends, colleagues, students, fellow band members, fans, and the families of Jacob Farinelli and Joe Davis, this endowment provides scholarship support for student musicians.

Shawntel Smith Scholarship
Established in 1996 in honor of Miss America and NSU alumnus, Shawntel Smith, this scholarship endowment funds scholarships for students majoring in marketing.

Belva Lester Scholarship
This scholarship endowment benefitting President's Leadership Class students, was created in 1995 by Dr. Pat Lester in honor of his mother, Mrs. Belva Lester.

James L. Lester, Sr. and James L. Lester, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Funded in 1997, this endowment in memory of father and son, James L. Lester, Sr. and James L. Lester, Jr., supports scholarships for pre-med students.

Tom and Joe Lester Scholarship
This scholarship was endowed in 1997 and funds scholarships for students majoring in Criminal Justice.

James D. Ogletree Scholarship
Created in 1991, this endowment provides scholarships for outstanding students in a variety of academic disciplines.

Phil Kirschner Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1994 by the Kirschner Trusts, this endowment supports students raised in single parent households.

W. Gene Moffitt Memorial Accounting Scholarship
This scholarship was created in 1991 in memory of Mr. W. Gene Moffitt by his colleagues, co-workers, friends and family. This endowment supports students majoring in accounting.

American Indian Merit Award Scholarship
Established in 1977, this endowment provides scholarship support for outstanding Native American students.

Southwest Contact Lens Society Scholarship
Funded by a gift from the Southwest Contact Lens Society in 1995, this scholarship supports optometry students.

Vernon and Mary Helen Burrows Memorial Scholarship
This endowment was created in 1995, by Don and Barbara Coffman in honor of Barbara's parents, Vernon and Mary Helen Burrows. Scholarships provided by this fund will support students majoring in education.

Zoe Davis Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was endowed in 1995 by an estate gift from retired NSU professor Zoe Davis to provide support to students studying education.

Reba Starr Robison Scholarship
Established by Mrs. Reba Starr Robison in 1995, this endowment provides scholarships for students graduating from Stilwell High School.

Dr. Nadene Harris Memorial Scholarship
Established by retired NSU professor Dr. Nadene Harris and funded by her estate, this scholarship provides scholarship support to students majoring in the consumer sciences field.

Nancy Ward Scholarship
Funded in 1997 by Charles and Dolly Farris in honor of their mothers, Flavia Griffith Farris and Nellie Sixkiller Sanders, and named after the famous 19th Century Cherokee matriarch, Nancy Ward, this endowment provides scholarship support for Native American students studying nursing or social work.

Rex O. Presley Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1995 by Mrs. Ruth Presley in memory of her husband, this scholarship endowment supports Native American students.

Martha Harrington Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Established in memory of Mrs. Martha Harrington, this endowment produces scholarships for nursing students.

Oral G. Sizemore Scholarship
This endowment was created by retired NSU Professor Dr. Oral G. Sizemore and provides scholarship support for students majoring in psychology.

Charlene Mason Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship fund, funded by family and friends of Mrs. Charlene Mason, a longtime counselor in NSU’s Office of Student Financial Services, supports freshmen graduating from Wagoner, Hulbert, and/or Tahlequah High Schools.

Hazel McClure Vann Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1993 in memory of Mrs. Hazel McClure Vann by her daughters, Virginia Vann Perry and Jean Vann, this endowment supports students who are graduates of Cookson Hills High School.

Ben Hollywood Ziegler Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1993 by James Leake and his family in honor of a former employee, Ben Hollywood Ziegler, this scholarship fund is available for minority freshmen.

Merle and Lucille Gilbert Farnsworth Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of two NSU professors, Drs. Merle and Lucille Gilbert Farnsworth, this endowment supports President Leadership Class ("PLC") scholarships.

George Wallace Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1988, this endowment provides PLC scholarships.

Faye Cunningham Memorial Scholarship
This PLC scholarship endowment was created in 1982, by Faye Cunningham’s husband, BobCunningham.

Ella Sexton Harmon and Grover Harmon Memorial Scholarship
Funded in 1990 in memory of Ella Sexton Harmon and Grover Harmon, this endowment supports PLC scholarships.

Lucille Hurd Hitson Memorial Scholarship
This PLC scholarship endowment was established in 1981 by former NSU Foundation Board member, Mrs. Lucille Hurd Hitson.

Women in Optometry Scholarship
Funded in 1984, this endowment provides scholarship support for women pursuing doctorates in Optometry.

Calvin Turnbow Scholarship
Established in 1985, by retired NSU professor, Dr. Calvin Turnbow, this endowment supports scholarships for history students.

Evelyn R. Woods Thomson Memorial Stipend
This endowment, funded in 1993 by Dr. LP Woods and his wife Ann, in memory of Dr. Woods' mother, Evelyn R. Woods, provides scholarship support for teachers participating in NSU-related academic programs abroad.

Buck Ballard Memorial Scholarship
Created in 1990, this endowment generates scholarships for freshmen students who are graduates of Muskogee High School.

DeLoyd Reed Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1980, by 1958 national champion football teammates of Mr. DeLoyd Reed, this endowment supports student scholarships.

Marie Bishop Early Childhood / Elementary Education Scholarship
Created by Mrs. Marie Bishop in 1989, this endowment supports scholarships for students majoring in elementary education.

Christa Carlton Scholarship
This endowment was established by Ms. Christa Carlton in 1987 and provides scholarship support for students who graduate from Kansas High School.

Fannie Baker Memorial Scholarship
Funded in 1983 in memory of Mrs. Fannie Baker, this endowment provides scholarship support for students involved in the Baptist Student Ministries.

Dr. William M. Wilson Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1981, this endowment supports students studying criminal justice.

John A. Morris Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was created by Louis Paul and Bettyjo Morris in memory of Bettyjo's father, John A. Morris, and provides scholarships for students with financial need.

George M. Hopkins Memorial Scholarship
Founded in 1984, this scholarship fund supports Okay High School graduates.

Deborah Stauss Memorial Scholarship
Deborah Stauss' parents, Champ L. and Helen R. Stauss, established this scholarship for business majors and optometry students in 1987.

Dr. Dorothy Willey Memorial Scholarship
This endowment was funded in 1992 in memory of former NSU Professor of Office Administration and Business Education, Dr. Dorothy Willey, for students pursuing business education degrees.

Dr. Richard B. Bullock Scholarship
In 1982, Mrs. Robert M. Bullock created this scholarship in memory of her deceased husband and former NSU Assistant Professor of Geography, Dr. Richard B. Bullock, to benefit students in geography.

Jess and Gladys Grider Memorial Scholarship
Jess and Gladys Grider funded this endowment to provide scholarships to freshmen who graduate from Chouteau High School.

Harry T. and Nancy A. VanHooser Memorial Scholarship
This endowment was funded in 1990 by Mr. Howard VanHooser to fund scholarships for deserving students.

Jerri Chandler Burrows Memorial Scholarship
In 1988, Mr. Burke Chandler initiated this scholarship fund in memory of his sister, Mrs. Jerri Chandler Burrows, to benefit graduates of Fort Gibson High School studying teacher education.

Dorothy Frie Scholarship
This scholarship was created in 1989 by retired NSU Professor, Dr. Dorothy Frie, to support female physical education majors.

Society of Physics Students Scholarship
In 1988, this fund was created to provide scholarships for physics students.

Kansas Children's Project Scholarship
Established in 1989, this fund supports scholarships for Kansas High School graduates.

William H. Ballard Memorial Scholarship
Clifford B. and Helen Fleming established this PLC scholarship in 1991 in memory of Clifford's grandfather, Mr. William H. Ballard.

Donald Ernest Maritt Scholarship
Mr. Donald Ernest Maritt funded this scholarship endowment through an estate gift in 1999. This fund provides scholarship support for students majoring in telecommunication-related fields.

General Library Fund
Established in 1991, this endowment is for use by the John Vaughan Library

Kalbitz Endowment
Established in 1972, this endowment funds President's Leadership Class scholarships.

Deem / Smith / deSteiguer Endowment
This endowment for the President’s Leadership Class was established in 2001 by John and Darla deSteiguer.

Freda James Burtner PLC Endowment
This endowment which provides support for the President’s Leadership Class was funded by Ms. Freda James Burtner through her trust in 2002.

General Scholarship Endowment
Established in 1995, this endowment supports student scholarships.

Don and Fran Smith Scholarship
Don and Fran Smith established this endowment in 1989 to fund scholarships for students majoring in Meetings & Destination Management.

Captain Terri Rains Memorial Scholarship
Establishing in 1986 by numerous family and friends, and endowed in 2002, this scholarship endowment supports students pursuing a commission through the NSU ROTC program.

Dr. Ron Carter Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1982 by Kathy Carter and her children in memory of Dr. Ron Carter, this scholarship endowment supports student scholarships in the College of Optometry.

Marjory Griffin Leake Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2002 by Helen "Gert" Clark Hanan in memory of her lifelong friend, Marjory Griffin Leake, this endowment supports scholarships for students of Native American descent.

John and Marguerite Crittenden Memorial Scholarship
Originally established in 1999 by John Crittenden in memory of his wife, Marguerite, this scholarship endowment was fully funded in 2002 to support scholarships for students from Westville High School who intend to major in Elementary Education.

Dr. Sara Brown Scholarship
This endowment was established in 2002 by collegues, friends, and former students of Dr. Sara Brown in honor of her retirement from NSU to fund scholarships for students majoring in social work-related disciplines.

Kenny Ramsdell Memorial Fund
Established in 2002 by Donna Ramsdell in memory of her husband, this endowment supports NSU's golf program.

Kelly Koupe Memorial Scholarship
In 2002, this scholarship endowment was established by Steve and Lynne Koupe in memory of their daughter, Kelly, who died tragically at the age of 23. This endowment funds scholarships for students from Rogers and Tulsa counties in Oklahoma majoring in Early Childhood Education.

Bertie Craig Cooper Scholarship
Bertie Craig Cooper funded this endowment in 2002 to provide scholarships to full-time students at NSU.

Bill Bright Scholarship
This endowment was established by Bill and Vonetta Bright in 2002. Bill received NSU's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001.

Dr. Betty Ritch Lombardi Memorial Scholarship
Dr. C. L. Lombardi, along with numerous family and friends, funded this endowment in 2003 to provide scholarships to full time students at Northeastern State University majoring in English.

Optometry General Scholarship Fund
This endowment was funded in 2003 by the College of Optometry to provide scholarships for their students.

James H. And Norma R. Blossom Memorial Scholarship
In October 2003, this endowment was funded from the James H. Blossom Charitable Remainder Trust and provides scholarships for full-time students at NSU.

Dr. L. E. Wallen Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2003 by Diane Fitzgerald in memory of her father, a former chair of the Chemistry Department, this endowment supports scholarships for senior NSU students majoring in chemistry.

James K. Howard Scholarship
Established in 1981 by Vice President for Administration, Mr. Howard, and further funded by colleagues, family and friends in connection with his 2003 retirement, this fund was created to provide student scholarships.

Anonymous Donor Endowed Chair for Education
In April 2000, an anonymous donor funded this endowed chair in the College of Education.

Wadley Family Account
Established in 2002 by Gregg Wadley and Dr. Betsy Brackett, this endowment supports NSU athletics.

Corn/Stern Family Endowment
Established in 2002 by Pamela Stern, this endowment, when fully funded will provide scholarships and endowed chairs in the College of Business & Technology, the College of Optometry, and the College of Math, Science and Nursing.

Entrepreneurship Program Endowment
Harold Battenfield and John Carletti established this endowment in 2002 to support the College of Business & Technology’s Entrepreneurial Lectureship Series.

Larry Reasor Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2004 in memory of Larry Reasor, this endowment will support student scholarships.

Green Country Funeral Home Scholarship
This scholarship endowment established by the owner of Green Country Funeral Home, David Dick, in 2004 supports scholarships for students who have graduated from a high school in Cherokee County, Oklahoma and who are involved in extracurricular activities in their communities.

Lorena F. Walker Memorial Scholarship
Established with an estate gift in 2004 from Lorena F. Walker, this endowment supports scholarships for students majoring in education or nursing.

Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation Scholarship
In 2004, this endowment was created for student scholarships for purple heart recipients and their spouses and former military personnel and their spouses.

Drew Edmondson Debate Scholarship
Establish in 2004, this endowment, in honor of Mr. Edmondson's NSU Alumni Association award at NSU's Homecoming Emerald Ball, will support debate scholarships.

Larry Adair Lectureship Series in Government & Public Policy
This quasi endowment was established in 2004 to honor the retirement of Speaker of the House Larry Adair after 22 years of service to District 86 in Oklahoma; this prestigious lectureship presented each spring addresses current topics
in the study of politics, government, and public policy for scholars, educators and the general public.

Nell Stapler Bradshaw II Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2005 with an estate gift, this endowment supports scholarships for full-time students in good standing at NSU who are involved in Northeastern’s women’s basketball program.

Dorothy G. Frie Health & Kinesiology Scholarship
This endowment established by Dorothy G. Frie in 2005 supports scholarships for female students majoring in Health & Kinesiology.

Clare M. Stroup & Thomas E. Stroup Endowed Music Scholarship
In 2005, this endowment was established anonymously for scholarships for students majoring in music with preference given to majors in organ, piano, and flute.

Martha Poynor Dickerson Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority Endowed Scholarship
This endowment was created in 2005 by Martha Dickerson for scholarships for active members of Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority at NSU.

Dr. Edwin and Dorthene Pointer Endowed Pre-Med Scholarship
Established in 2005 by Dr. Edwin and Dorthene Pointer, this endowment was created to assist pre-med majors in their pursuit of undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Dr. George Nolan Pre-Med Scholarship
Established in 2006 by Dr. Gena Gray in honor of one of her professors, Dr. George Nolan, this endowment was created to assist pre-med students majoring in biology or chemistry.

Michael and Linda Nowicki Endowed Scholarship for Non-traditional Students
This endowment was created in 2006 by Michael and Linda Nowicki to be funded with their estate plan for scholarships for students who are employed at least 20 hours per week and have limited sources of income.

Music Scholarships Endowment
Established in 2006 through fundraising efforts in the Music Department, this endowment provides scholarships to students majoring in music.

Francis Wheeler Endowment Athletic Support Scholarship
Established in 2006 by Francis Wheeler, this endowment will provide scholarships for athletic managers and student trainers supporting athletics at Northeastern State University.

Toni Garner/College of Business & Technology Endowment
This endowment was created in 2006 by Toni Garner to provide general scholarships fund in the College of Business & Technology.

Jesse Maize Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2006 by the family of Jesse Maize, this endowment funds scholarships for full-time students who have graduated from Keys High School.

Kappa Kappa Psi / Tau Beta Sigma Band Fund
Established in 2007 by Dave Rader and Michael Dill, NSU band alumni, this fund provides support for the marching band in the form of scholarships and funds for equipment.

Hank Van Veen Scholarship
This endowment, created in 2007 by family, friends, optometry alumni, and colleagues to honor the retirement of Dr. Hank Van Veen, will be used to advance the optometry profession.

Dr. John Marouk Endowed Fund
This endowed fund was started in 2007 from a gift by Dr. John Marouk to provide funds to assist the College of Science and Health Professions and prepare science majors for medical school.

Justin Lindsey Scholarship
Started in 2007, Dr. Justin Lindsey created a fund to assist those students in Optometry at Northeastern State University.

David Pan Endowed Fund
Established in 2007, this endowment will provide funds for the College of Business & Technology.

Dr. Randy Briggs Scholarship
This fund was endowed in 2007 to provide additional support for the College of Optometry.

Jesse & Marilyn Gailey Endowed Professorship
Established in 2007 with a generous gift of stock from the Gaileys, this endowment will provide additional resources for the College of Business & Technology.

Leonard & Claudia Moore Family Alumni Scholarship
This endowment was established in 2007 by the Moore and Webster Family to provide scholarships for students from Porum and Warner.

Dr. Alison Lindorfer Memorial Optometric Scholarship
Established in 2007 to honor the life of Optometry Faculty member, Dr. Alison Lindorfer, who passed away from cancer, these funds are used to advance the Optometry program at NSU.

Joy Blakemore Wiseley Memorial Scholarship
This endowment was created in 2007 by Peggy Cotton as a memorial to her friend, the late Joy Marie Blakemore Wiseley, who was employed in NSU's Office of Business Affairs, and will fund scholarships to one or more full-time non- traditional female senior students majoring in social work.

Wal-Mart Native American Logistics Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2007, this endowment will provide funds in the College of Business & Technology for the Supply Chain Management program with preference given to Native American students.

Aaron K. Stern Memorial Scholarship
This endowment was created in 2007 in memory of Aaron K. Stern to fund scholarships for students majoring in business with preference given to students with learning disabilities.

Mary Elizabeth Crittenden Fain and I. A. Fain Endowed Book Scholarship
Established in 2007 by lifelong teacher, Roger Fain, to memorialize his parents, this endowment will fund a book scholarship for full-time students at NSU with a declared major who have graduated from Tahlequah High School and have demonstrated unmet financial need.

Dr. Larry and Pam Williams Endowed PLC Scholarship
Established in 2008 to celebrate the accom-plishments and retirement of NSU's 16th President, this scholarship will benefit the President's Leadership Class scholarships.

Debbie Hicks Morgan PLC Scholarship
This endowment was established in 2008 in the memory of President’s Leadership Class Alumnus Debbie Hicks Morgan to support the scholarship fund.

Janet Sullivan Scholarship
This endowment supports student scholarships and was established in 2001.

Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce Scholarship
Established in 2008 with a gift from the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce, this scholarship will support full-time junior or senior undergraduates or graduates taking classes on
the NSU-BA campus who are residents of the greater Broken Arrow area.

George K. Antoine Scholarship
In 2008, the Antoine Family endowed this financial need scholarship in memory and inspiration of George K. Antoine, who was determined to see his three daughters graduate from college. The scholarship honors this humble man and his Cherokee heritage by supporting Cherokee students majoring in a degree from the College of Business & Technology.

L. L. Dockery Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2008 by L. Leon Dockery in honor of his family, this scholarship ensures that future students that may not have been at the top of their class will be able to attend NSU and pursue a degree.

John Ross Endowed Scholarship
This endowment was established in 2008 by Mary Golda Ross, a 1928 graduate of NSU and the first Native American female engineer, through her estate plan to benefit full-time Native American students pursuing degrees in science or math with preference given to Cherokee applicants.

AFVA Family Scholarship
Established in 2008 by Virginia LaQuey, this scholarship endowment is for students in the College of Optometry with families.

Dr. Kirk Boatwright Endowed Professorship in Optometry
This professorship was established in 2008 with a gift from the NSU College of Optometry to support the recruitment and hiring of faculty.

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Annually Funded Scholarships
Housing Scholarship
Presidents Leadership Class Scholarships
Transfer Students Scholarships
General Scholarships
Ray Heinicke Memorial Scholarship
Bob Cunningham Memorial Scholarship
Frank Haven Memorial Scholarship
Lambda Chi Alpha Scholarships
Miss NSU Pageant Scholarships
Herb Rozell Scholar Program
Mass Communications Graduate Scholarship
Dr. Robert Greubel Memorial Scholarship
Bryan "Jake" Chanate Memorial American Indian Scholarship
Lewis B. Ketchum Memorial Scholarship
Mary Lou Chastain Floyd Memorial Scholarship
Robert S. & Helen Grey Trippet
Foundation Scholarships
Pipe Liners Scholarship
Phillip Driskill Scholarship
Toni Garner/Delta Zeta Scholarship
Tau Kappa Epsilon Apollo Scholarship
Barbara Jones Nursing Scholarship
Broken Arrow Community Scholarships
Broken Arrow Business Women’s
Association Scholarship
Kris Fry Memorial Scholarship
Don "Chief" Crittenden Memorial Scholarship
Dr. William Pipes Heck Memorial Scholarship
Deborah Joseph Basic Adult Education Scholarship
Catron Scholarship
Kay Felts Scholarship
Charles Faudree Scholarship
David Gordon Memorial Scholarship
Kenneth Hoar Scholarship
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Scholarships
Bob & Ann Coleman Scholarship
Finance Alumni Scholarship
Dr. Jim Walker Memorial Fund
Matthew O Henderson Scholarship
NSU-Muskogee Scholarships
Puppetry Arts Scholarship
Joy Blakemore Wiseley Memorial Scholarship
PIKE Alumni Association Scholarship
Wiley Charles Hickey Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Tim Jones Memorial Scholarship
G. Ellis Gable Memorial Fund
Betty Price Scholarship
Waters Health Scholarships
Riverhawks Annual Athletic Scholarships
Green Country Funeral Home Scholarship
Dr. Rennard Strickland Scholarship
Warren D. Poteete Memorial Scholarship

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Annually Funded Program Funds
NSU Alumni Association Fund
Center of Excellence - College of Business & Technology
Center of Excellence - College of Education
Center of Excellence - College of Science & Health Professions
Center of Excellence - College of Optometry
Great Expectations Program
Hall of Fame Project Fund
Professional Development
Debate
Campus Beautification
Sequoyah Institute
NSU Jazz Studies
Archives Fund
Zoology/Geology Field Trip Fund
Library Fund
College of Science & Health Professions
College of Liberal Arts
College of Optometry
College of Education
College of Business & Technology
President’s Leadership Class
Activity Account
NSU American Indian Alumni Association
Society of American Indian Professionals Fund
NSU-Broken Arrow Library Fund
Mike Synar Technology Center Fund
NSU-Broken Arrow College of Education Fund
Optometry Development Fund
Campus Bench Project
Library Beautification
Centennial Fund
Early Childhood Program
NSU-Broken Arrow Criminal Justice Program
Science Building Fund
NSU Senior Class Gift
Department of Natural Sciences
Department of Mass Communications
Department of Information Systems & Technology
Department of Psychology/Counseling
Department of Social Work
Department of Criminal Justice
Department of Math
Department of Music
Department of Drama
Department of Hospitality &
Tourism Management
NSU-Broken Arrow Campus Fund
Department of English
Department of Accounting and Finance
NSU-Broken Arrow Enrollment
Management Department
Center for Teaching and Learning
Department of Political Science
College of Education Reading Program
Department of Geography
NSU-Broken Arrow Maintenance Department
Department of Student Financial Services
Physical Plant Maintenance
NSU-Broken Arrow Delta Leadership Academy
Advertising Club
NSU-Broken Arrow Department of Languages/Literature
Enrollment Management Center
NSU-Broken Arrow Student
Financial Services
Department of Social Sciences
University Center Equipment/ Renovations
NCAA Basketball Hall of Fame
Honors Program
Campus Police
NSU-Broken Arrow Information Systems
& Technology
Spanish Program
Department of Environmental Science
Band Uniforms
Student Housing Department
NSU-Broken Arrow VITA Program
Department of Health & Kinesiology
Nabholz Fund
Department of Biology
Department of Family & Consumer Sciences
Administration Building - 1st Floor
Women's Bathroom
Department of Humanities
Department of Computer Science
Art Department
Research Administration
NSU Spirit Staff
Student Affairs
SEMA Fund
Department of Speech Language Pathology
NSU Majestics
George Foster Legacy Fund
College of Education International
Activity Fund
Athletic Funds

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