The M.A. Rooney Scholarship

Founded in 1969, the M.A. Rooney Foundation has been dedicated to charitable, educational, and religious programs that promote or provide educational opportunities and inter-racial justice, among other social and community assistance efforts. Today, the Foundation is concentrating its efforts and resources on helping educators improve literacy and educational excellence in Indiana.

It is through this commitment that the M.A. Rooney Scholarship has been named. Educators working in Indiana’s K-12 schools are offered the opportunity to continue their learning of evidence-based approaches to teaching reading through Marian University’s M.S. in Reading Science degree.

Scholar Recipient Criteria

Applicant Criteria

All criteria must be met to be considered.

• Applicants are required to have been accepted and enrolled in Klipsch Educator’s College at Marian University before they can be considered to receive the M.A. Rooney Education Scholarship.
• Applicants must have at least two years of successful teaching, coaching, or administrative experience in an Indiana school.
• Applicants must submit a strong application to the M.S. in Reading Science that includes a personal statement (not to exceed 500 words) explaining their academic and career goals and how the applicant plans to use the M.S. to achieve those goals. In addition, the application must include two letters of recommendation from administrators, teachers, professors, or other professionals who can speak to their academic ability and potential.
• Applicants must provide information about their involvement in extracurricular activities, community service, or other leadership roles.

Criteria for Continuing Awarded Scholarship Funds

• Maintain a 3.5 overall GPA.
• Continue participation within the admitted cohort (taking a leave of absence from the program will result in discontinuation of the scholarship).
• Academic Integrity, as outlined in The Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities, is expected throughout the program.