Scholarships for which students do not apply, but are selected by a departmental committee.
Donald A. and Marie Rothschild Award
Established in memory of Dr. Donald A. Rothschild, a member of the Eastern faculty from 1934-1967 and Head of the Department of Psychology, this annual award is given to a Psychology major who is a junior and who demonstrates the potential for making a significant contribution to psychology.
| Year |
Recipient |
| 2008 |
Ryan Pezold |
| 2007 |
Sarita N. Desai |
| 2006 |
Anne McClure |
| 2005 |
Jessie Gerfen |
| 2004 |
Jennifer Lampley |
| 2003 |
C.J. Weber |
| 2002 |
Julie A. Skalitzky |
| 2001 |
Kara M. Lidy |
| 2000 |
Amanda March |
| 1999 |
Nicole Glover |
| 1998 |
Barbara Annie Davis |
| 1997 |
Heather Lugar |
| 1996 |
Jessica Borah |
| 1995 |
Katarina Baker |
| 1994 |
Holly Brunton |
| 1994 |
Michael Tagler |
| 1993 |
Eric Davidson |
| 1992 |
Chris Buehnerkemper |
| 1992 |
Laura Mannix |
| 1991 |
Heidi Olsen |
| 1990 |
Angela Rowe |
| 1989 |
Sherry Bucher |
| 1988 |
Jeffrey Schmidt |
| 1987 |
Marilyn Talbott |
| 1986 |
Kristen Davidson |
| 1985 |
Cynthia Baranowski |
| 1984 |
John Grimes |
| 1983 |
James Bailey |
| 1982 |
Diane Von Houdnos |
| 1981 |
Kathleen Kramer |
| 1980 |
Herbert Demmin |
| 1979 |
Tamara Hoxworth |
| 1978 |
Paula Kopp |
| 1977 |
Gina Gardner |
| 1976 |
Michael Eastin |
| 1975 |
Michele Thomson |
| 1974 |
David Cunningham |
| 1973 |
Kathleen Holliday |
| 1972 |
Peggy (Edwards) Carter |
| 1971 |
Gregory Hochstetter |
Psi Chi Outstanding Student of the Year
| Year |
Recipient |
| 2007-08 |
Amanda Padgitt |
| 2006-07 |
Amanda M. Cole |
| 2005-06 |
Jesse Gerfen |
| 2004-05 |
Jennifer Cole |
| 2003-04 |
C.J. Weber |
| 2002-03 |
Tom Edwards |
| 2001-02 |
Kara Lidy |
| 2000-01 |
Michelle Croft |
| 1999-00 |
Nicole L. Glover |
| 1998-99 |
Sarah E. Bordenkircher |
| 1997-98 |
Heather Lugar |
| 1996-97 |
Jessica M. Borah |
| 1995-96 |
Maria Katarina Baker |
| 1994-95 |
Jennifer Marie Watson |
| 1993-94 |
Sean Gilliam |
| 1992-93 |
Heidi Henning |
| 1991-92 |
Susan Burroughs |
| 1990-91 |
Merrile Morland |
Spencer-McGown-Wilson Student Scholarship
- This scholarship of $600 is to be awarded annually to a student majoring in Psychology who has demonstrated a capacity for excellence in the quantitative and experimental areas of Psychology. The minimal requirements are as follows:
- Completion of Introductory Statistics (PSY 2610) with a grade of "A"
- Completion of Research Methods/Experimental Psychology (PSY 3805/3810) with a grade of "A"
- Junior or Senior year status.
- Special consideration will be given to any student who has had a research project accepted for publication or published in a refereed Psychology journal or who has presented a paper or poster at a regional (MPA) or national (APA, APS) association meeting. Other consideration will be given to students who have papers or posters officially accepted for future presentation in national or regional conferences.
- In the case where 2 or more candidates are considered to be equally qualified by the committee, the scholarship will be awarded to the student with the highest overall GPA.
| Year |
Recipient |
| 2008 |
Kristen Russler |
| 2007 |
Stacey R. Macklin |
| 2006 |
Erin Fulkerson |
| 2005 |
Ashley Clark |
| 2004 |
Leah Diedrich |
| 2003 |
Julie Skalitzky |
| 2002 |
Jessica Dohm |
| 2001 |
Michelle C. Croft |
| 2000 |
Scott Beaudry |
| 1999 |
Nathanael Carmichael |
Fred L. Yaffe Award
For recognition of outstanding achievement in research as an undergraduate Psychology student.
| Year |
Recipient |
| 2008 |
Stephanie Kibble |
| 2007 |
Anne D. McClure |
| 2006 |
Laura Hankins |
| 2005 |
Britt Roberts |
| 2004 |
Abby Dalenberg |
| 2003 |
David Weise |
| 2002 |
Beth Martin |
| 2001 |
Jeffrey Dressel |
| 2000 |
Julie Sidwell |
Scholarships for which students may formally apply.
Application forms are available from the main office of the Psychology Department
Frances M. Hoene Memorial Scholarship
The recipient must be a full time student, majoring in psychology, Junior or Senior status with two semesters at EIU, minimum 3.25 GPA in Psychology and 3.25 GPA overall, and interested in pursuing a career working with children.
| Year |
Recipient |
| 2008 |
Stefanie Ghan |
| 2007 |
Amanda M. Cole |
| 2006 |
Stephanie Guthrie |
| 2005 |
Michael Grenda |
David R. & S. Lynn Murphy Psychology Scholarship
The recipient must be a full-time junior or senior student , majoring in Psychology, minimum GPA of 3.0, transfer student with an Associates Degree, and have an interest in pursuing a career in education. Writing ability is a consideration.
| Year |
Recipient |
| 2008 |
Elizabeth Woods |
| 2007 |
Ryan W. Althoff |
| 2006 |
Jennifer Hauptly |
Sue B. Stoner Scholarship
The recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student, majoring in Psychology, mimum 3.2 GPA, with a plan to pursue a career in School Psychology or Psychology Education.
| Year |
Recipient |
| 2008 |
Molly Van Deursen |
| 2007 |
Tyson R. Holder |
