Mary C. Pirrung Scholarship
Mary C. Pirrung founded the graduate reading program in the Seattle University College of Education. While at Seattle University, Professor Pirrung was also a faculty member in the undergraduate teacher education program and mentored many preservice and experienced teachers. Her influence on literacy education has been perpetuated by the annual awarding of the Mary C. Pirrung Scholarship.
The Mary C. Pirrung Scholarship was established in the will of Professor Pirrung after her death in 1985 to assist professional educators who pursue the master’s degree in the field of reading. Alumni and friends of Mary Pirrung also contribute to this scholarship fund. The scholarship of approximately $1000 is awarded annually to a superior graduate student in the Literacy for Special Needs master’s degree program who manifests the commitment to excellent literacy education exhibited by Professor Pirrung for over 30 years.
Eligibility
Students in the Literacy for Special Needs master’s program are eligible to apply if they have completed at least:
- 15 graduate credits at Seattle University with a 3.7 grade point average.
- One graduate literacy course at Seattle University.
Application Procedure
Application forms are available from the Literacy for Special Needs administrative assistant in Loyola 304 (206 296-5908). Applications must be received by the date published to LITC students each year. The scholarship applies to coursework taken during the following academic year (summer, fall, winter, spring).
Selection Committee
Director of Literacy
Two faculty members, Department of Teaching and Learning
Send Completed Applications to:
Dr. Katherine L. Schlick Noe
Professor, Chair of the Department of Teaching & Learning, and Director of Literacy
College of Education
Seattle University
901 12th Avenue
P.O. Box 222000
Seattle, WA 98122-1090