| Shirley D. Adams Memorial |
| This scholarship was established in 2001 by John Adams ('84) and Debi Boughton in honor of their mother, Shirley Adams, who passed away March 14, 2001. Shirley D. Adams was a 1956 graduate of Truman State University (then known as Kirksville State Teachers College) and received a B.S. degree in zoology. After a brief period of time away from Kirksville, Mrs. Adams and her family moved back in 1962, where she remained until her death at age 71. She was well-known in Kirksville for her generosity and grace. She was extremely supportive of the community and the University. One of Mrs. Adams' most distinctive characteristics was her passion for learning. Her desire for knowledge was practically insatiable and her range of endeavors was broad. Whether she pursued information about the securities markets, astronomy and physics, chess, baseball or stats, she would devote tremendous energy to learning all she could. Beyond all of this, Shirley Adams is remembered as a kind and loving person, thoroughly dedicated to her family, friends and community. Her many admirers came together to provide funding for this scholarship in her name. |
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| Norvell C. Allen Memorial Agricultural |
| This scholarship was established in 1982 in memory of Norvell C. Allen. He served the University as an instructor of agriculture from 1937 through 1963. Before coming to Truman, he taught at Kirksville High School for 10 years. |
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| Alpha Gamma Rho Agricultural |
| This scholarship was established in 1987 by the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity to honor excellence in agricultural studies, as well as the promotion of agricultural science. |
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| Dr. Robert and Harlene Bailey |
| This scholarship program was established in 2012 by Brian Bailey of Goleta, CA and Cristanne Leitner of San Diego, CA in recognition and memory of their parents, Robert and Harlene (Wellman) Bailey. Robert and Harlene were graduates of Truman State University (1951 and 1950 respectively) where Robert graduated with a degree in Zoology and Harlene with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. Robert received his medical degree from Western Reserve Medical School in 1954. After a stint in the U.S. Air Force, the family moved to California where he established a practice in the Grover Beach/Arroyo Grande area. He later practiced medicine in Santa Barbara. Harlene Bailey earned a M.S. degree in Biochemistry from the University of Wisconsin and worked as a hospital records administrator, teacher, community volunteer and owner of the Montecito Fine Arts Gallery. |
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| Max E. Bell |
| This scholarship is named in honor of Dr. Max E. Bell who retired as professor emeritus of botany in 1991 after 37 years of teaching. |
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| The Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology |
| This scholarship was established in 2008 by Dr. Peter Goldman. Dr. Goldman grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, and attended Carleton College and obtained a BS from The Ohio State University. He continued there for his PhD working in the lab of one of the pioneers in the study of animal vocal behavior. Dr. Goldman joined the faculty at Truman State University in the early 1970s and continued teaching for more than 35 years. He took several years off in the late 1990's and participated in bird conservation projects in California. His main interests include the evolution of behavior, primarily behavior of birds. During his career, he has studied vocal communication, foraging behavior, social behavior, parental care and community organization. He created this endowed scholarship to assist students at Truman State University who are entering the field of conservation biology. |
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| L. Scott and Carol D. Ellis |
| This scholarship was endowed in 2008 by Dr. L. Scott Ellis and his wife Carol ('91). Scott joined the faculty at Truman State University (then Northeast Missouri State University) in 1980 and taught courses in biology, including zoology, anatomy, histology and mammalogy. He also co-taught a summer ecology course in the mountains of Montana, and later Arizona. He was named the E.M. Violette Advisor of the Year in 1993, became a full professor in 1994, and spent a sabbatical semester in Queensland, Australia, in 1996. He was named division head/dean of science in July, 1998, and played a key role in developing the plans and overseeing the expansion and renovation of Magruder Hall in the early 2000s. In spring, 2007, he was selected as a member of the Omicron Delta Kappa Academic Hall of Fame at Truman. Scott retired as professor and dean emeritus in 2008. Carol taught elementary school in the Kirksville School District for 26 years and received her master's degree in Education Administration from Truman in 1991. She especially enjoyed teaching science topics to her students and mentoring Truman student teachers. She retired from teaching in 2007. |
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| Peter and Mary Summers Heinze |
| This fund was established by Peter ('35) and Mary Summers ('36) Heinze to support undergraduate science majors. |
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| Squire Paul and Meeda Daniel Holman |
| This scholarship was established by Vinita Holman Swisher ('49), R. Donovan Swisher, and Ann Swisher Akin in 1996 to honor Vinita's parents. |
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| Foreste Ross Kimbley |
| Foreste Ross Kimbley established this scholarship in 1986 after witnessing the benefits of the scholarship her husband, Wilbur P. Kimbley II ('28) received. |
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| Kiwanis Farmers Market |
| The Kiwanis Club of Kirksville, Mo., has established this scholarship with proceeds from their annual Farmers Market in Kirksville to assist students in pursuit of an agriculture degree. |
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| Nedra Klein Memorial |
| This scholarship was endowed in 2003 as a memorial by the family, friends and colleagues of Dr. Nedra Klein (1951-2001). Dr. Klein became assistant professor of biology at Truman State University in August 1997. Prior to teaching at Truman, she taught at the University of Wisconsin and at Lewis and Clark University in Lake Oswego, Ore. Dr. Klein took great pleasure in introducing her students to the study of ornithology and was regarded as an outstanding scientist and professor who cared deeply about her students. She loved birds, nature, travel, research and teaching. The scholarship is designated for students who are involved in research on birds. |
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| Paul Klote |
| This scholarship was established by Paul J. Klote of Mason, Ohio. Paul is a 1967 alumnus having earned a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. |
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| Lt. Gen. Shien Min Ku and Shih Chin Ku Scholarship |
| This scholarship was established in October 2022 by Stella Chakiris to honor her parents Lt. Gen. Shien Min Ku and Shih Chin Ku. Stella is a Truman alumna. This fund shall provide scholarship for female students studying in the fields of science or math with a preference for students from Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, Arkansas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and California. |
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| Pres. Jack Magruder, Mary Evelyn & Karl E. Thurman |
| This scholarship fund was endowed by Mary Evelyn Thurman ('46) on July 4, 1999 to honor Truman State University's president, Jack Magruder and her brother Karl ('43). Magruder ('57) began his career at Truman in 1964 and served as a chemistry professor, head of the science division, and vice president of academic affairs before becoming the university president in 1994. He retired in 2003. |
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| Larry & Sharron Quisenberry Science Endowed |
| This scholarship fund was established in 2010 by Larry and Sharron Quisenberry of Tifton, GA, to provide opportunity for deserving students to receive a Truman State University degree. Larry Quisenberry holds a bachelor's degree in business education (1966) and a master's in secondary school administration (1975) from Truman State University. He holds a Ph.D. in general school administration and has served as a teacher, school administrator, accountant, and in several position in higher education. He retired as an assistant to the Provost at Iowa State University. Upon graduation from Truman in 1966, Sharron Quisenberry taught in secondary education until entering graduate school, receiving a Ph.D. in entomology. She has spent her professional life as a researcher and university administrator and retired as as Vice President for Research and Economic Development at Iowa State University. Sharron is internationally recognized for research in insect/host interactions and conservation of insect resistant germplasm and is a Fellow of the Entomological Society of America. |
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| Dr. Wray and Helen Rieger Memorial |
| This scholarship was initiated by friends and relatives of Dr. and Mrs. Wray Rieger. Dr. Rieger began his career at Truman in 1926 as an organic chemistry instructor. He became head of the Science Division in 1945 and dean of instruction in 1960. He retired in 1972. Helen Rieger served as curator of the University museum for more than 21 years and was also the archivist from 1965 to 1977. |
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| Henry and Harriett (Sensenich) Roberts |
| This scholarship was established anonymously in 1986 by Henry Roberts ('39) and Harriett (Sensenich) Roberts ('43), who met as students at Northeast Missouri State Teachers College. The name of the scholarship was changed from Anonymously Endowed Scholarship when Henry Roberts passed away in 2009. Henry Roberts was one of three brothers. All three served in World War II. Willard Wayne was lost in a plane crash over the Pacific, Ray served as a Naval officer in the Pacific, and Henry served as a tank commander in Europe. Ray was the only brother left unscathed by the war. Henry, who was injured four times, was mistakenly pronounced dead the first time. Each of the three brothers attended Northeast Missouri State Teachers College with the help of scholarships. Henry worked in a private residence for room, board and laundry and also tutored and did odd jobs to work his way through college. Henry's wife, Harriett, taught in elementary schools during the winter and attended school during the short term and summer term. She passed away in 1996. Before WWII, Henry taught high school science and mathematics, and following the war, he stayed in the Army until after the Korean War, then worked briefly for the railroad before teaching science and mathematics at Wentworth Military Academy for one year and then in 1952 returned to school to receive a masters degree in chemistry. He accepted a job as a chemist with Owens-Corning Fiberglass in Newark, OH, and in 1959, was promoted and transferred to their plant in Anderson, SC. He retired in 1978 and continued to live in South Carolina until his death in 2009. |
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| Dr. Dean Rosebery Science |
| This scholarship was established by Dr. Dean A. Rosebery and Amy (Ayres) Rosebery, relatives and friends. Dr. Rosebery graduated from Northeast Missouri State Teachers College (Truman State University) in 1941. Dr. Rosebery served the University as Professor of Science and Head of the Division of Science from 1953 until his retirement in 1985. The scholarship is for students of science. |
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| Bryce Edward Stever/Alpha Gamma Rho Memorial |
| Endowed by Alpha Gamma Rho and other friends of Bryce E. Stever who passed away after a motocycle accident in 1992. Stever was an agricultural science major and held membership in the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity, the Truman wrestling team and the Pre-Veterinary Club. |
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| Truman Swingle, Sr. Scholarship |
| This scholarship was established in 2023 by John Millemon to support Truman students pursuing a degree in agriculture science. This fund was created to honor John's uncle, Truman Swingle, Sr. |
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| Shirley Ann Watson Memorial Science |
| This scholarship was established in 1989 by a $30,000 bequest from the estate of Edna E. Watson Richard. This scholarship was made on behalf of Mrs. Richard and her late husband, John D. Watson, in memory of their daughter, Shirley Ann Watson ('70). |
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