Blackhurst Student Research Fund

Established in 1999 by Ed and Anita Blackhurst

The Blackhurst Student Research Fund is used annually to support research activities by graduate students in the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling. Research activities supported by the fund must be conducted as part of a Master's degree thesis, Educational Specialist Degree Research Project or Doctoral Dissertation. Funds are used to assist with, but are not limited to, data collection, reliability checking, computer programming, professional consultation, equipment, multimedia production or other items necessary to complete the research project. Funds shall not be used to provide salaries or other direct compensation for the students who conduct research.

M. Marguerite Davenport Teaching Assistantship in Educational & Counseling Psychology

Established in 1991 in honor of M. Marguerite Davenport, Donovan scholar and distinguished educator, who at age 85 on May 7, 1989, became the oldest graduate ever to receive a doctorate from the University of Kentucky.

The M. Marguerite Davenport Teaching Assistantship is available to minority students interested in pursuing doctoral studies in educational, school, or counseling psychology. The assistantship provides a stipend and tuition costs. It also gives the recipient opportunity to conduct research and gain experience in instructing undergraduate classes in educational psychology. The recipient(s) will be determined by the chair and faculty of the department of Educational and Counseling Psychology.

Dermontti F. and Regina M. Dawson Graduate Fellowship in Education

Established in 2001 by Dermontti and Regina Dawson

The Dermontti F. and Regina M. Dawson Graduate Fellowship(s) provide financial assistance and research support to students seeking an advanced degree in education. Preference shall be given to minority students or nontraditional students. If neither minority nor non-traditional students apply for the fellowship, recipients may be selected by the scholarship committee in consultation with the Dean of the College of Education.

Doris Nowak and William Earle Stilwell, Endowed Graduate Fellowship 

Established in 2006 by Doris and William Stilwell

Doris Nowak and William E. Stilwell gave a lead gift in honor of former students and fellow faculty which established the Doris Nowak and William E. Stilwell Endowed Fellowship Fund. This gift has given us a strong start towards our goal of raising $100,000 for a graduate fellowship that will provide support for Educational and Counseling Psychology students in perpetuity. 

The Economic Education Graduate Fellowship

Established in 2001 by Mark Sievers and Gina Hampton

The Economic Education Graduate Fellowship was created to provide assistance to graduate students from Jessamine County pursuing a teaching degree with emphasis on economics education and/or those participating in the Lexington Partnership for Workforce Development or equivalent program in connection with the College of Education.

Wallace Charles Hill Fellowship in Administration & Supervision

Established in 1999 by Helen Thacker Hill

The fellowship provides tuition and research support for graduate students pursuing a masters or doctorate degree in the department of Educational Leadership Studies. The Recipient(s) of the fellowship(s) shall be selected by the Dean of the College of Education or the Fellowship Committee appointed by the Dean. The fellowship is renewable provided the individual recipient(s) maintains satisfactory academic progress as determined by the Fellowship Committee.

Leslie L. Martin Endowed Fellowship Fund

Established in 2001 by Leslie L. Martin and Helen Thacker Hill

The Leslie L. Martin fellowship(s) shall be awarded to current or incoming graduate students who have been accepted for admission to the Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology. They shall be deemed capable of fulfilling research priorities as set forth by the department faculty and chair. The Recipient(s) of the graduate research fellowship shall be selected by the Dean of the College of Education from the recommendations made by a committee appointed by the chair of the Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology.

C. Michael Nelson Endowed Graduate Fellowship in the Department of Special Education & Rehabilitation Counseling

Established April, 2004 by C. Michael Nelson

The C. Michael Nelson Endowed Graduate Fellowship was established to assist graduate students who are pursuing majors in Emotional and Behavioral Disorder programs. Funding is to assist with research costs associated with Master Degree Thesis, Educational Specialist Degree Research Project, or Doctoral Dissertation. The Award is to be used for research expenses only and may not be used to provide salaries for students who conduct research.

Shirley C. Raines Endowed Graduate Fellowship for Teachers

Established in 2001 by Shirley C. Raines

The Shirley C. Raines Graduate Fellowship(s) shall be awarded to a P-12 classroom teacher(s) seeking part-time or full-time graduate study at the College of Education. The recipient will be determined by the Fellowship Committee. The recipient will be an outstanding prospect(s) for academic and professional success.

Helen Thacker Graduate Fellowship in Educational and Counseling Psychology

Established in 2000 by Helen Thacker Hill

The Helen Thacker Graduate Fellowship was established to assist graduate students engaged in active research in psychological aspects of educational counseling. The recipient(s) of the fellowship(s) shall be selected by the Dean of the College of Education or the Fellowship Committee appointed by the Dean.

Additional fellowship opportunities may be available through The Graduate School.