The Stenswick/Benson Scholarship Award Program began in February of 1991 through MASE, Minnesota Administrators for Special Education. Its purpose is to recognize the legacy of the many leaders within special education as represented by Ellsworth Stenswick from Bloomington and Loren Benson from Hopkins, though a scholarship award to an individual completing exemplary graduate study in the field of special education. Both individuals were considered "pioneers" in the field of special education. These fine colleagues and their families wanted to make a lasting contribution to our field. This scholarship fund started with a $4500 contribution from family and friends of Ellsworth and Loren and an additional contribution from the Huestad Foundation.
Every other year (in odd-numbered years), the Stenswick-Benson Scholarship Auction at the Fall Leadership Conference raises money to help graduate students aspiring to the field of special education leadership, and scholarships are awarded annually. Congratulations to this years' recipients.
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2012 Stenswick/Benson Scholarship Candidate Process
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For application form Click Here
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2010 Scholarship Recipients:
• Susan Currens: Attending St. Cloud State University
• Erin Dohmann: Attending St. Cloud State University
• Jill Krautkremer: Attending Hamline University
• Keely Swartzer: Attending University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
2009-2010 Scholarship Recipients:
• Robin Grooters: Attending MN State University, Moorhead
• Jamie Nord: Attending St. Cloud State University
• Ruth Paisley: Attending Hamline University
• Heidi Springborg: Attending MN State University, Mankato
2008-2009 Scholarship Recipients:
• Sherry Colter: Attending St. Cloud State University
• Mary Kelly: Attending Hamline University
• Gretchen Priebe: Attending St. Mary's University
• Ellen Voigt: Attending St. Cloud State University
2007-2008 Scholarship Recipients:
• Lana Talberg
• Donna Miller
• Sandra Fladeland
• Erin Horne
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To obtain further information contact: Candy Malm, Committee Chair, 218-237-6541
