Alderman, M. Kay Endowed Scholarship in Education
The M. Kay Alderman Endowed Scholarship in Education was established by M. Kay Alderman in 2011. She joined The University of Akron as a full-time faculty member in September 1979 and retired as a professor in the Department of Educational Foundations and Leadership in June 2006. Prior to beginning her career at The University of Akron, Dr. Alderman taught for many years in the Houston Public School System. While teaching there, she earned her master's degree at The University of Texas and her doctorate from the University of Houston.
Dr. Alderman is very active in the volunteer community when it comes to educating children. She has always held a strong belief that teachers make a difference, and she continues to put that belief into practice.
The M. Kay Alderman Endowed Scholarship in Education will be awarded annually to two deserving College of Education students who maintain a GPA of 3.0 and also have a financial need for assistance. It is expected that the recipients have a strong work ethic and a commitment to making a difference for all students. The scholarship is renewable, and the recipients will be determined by the College of Education in conjunction with the Office of Student Financial Aid.