Scholarships and Grants: 2015   -   2025

2025 Scholarship Recipients

PictureManjula Bhatia
Isabelle Huston Commemorative Scholarship
Manjula Bhatia, Beta Beta
My name is Manjula Bhatia. I have been part-time faculty at Portland Community College in  Computer Science for last two years.  
Thank you so much for awarding me the Isabelle Huston Commemorative Scholarship for a PCC Study Abroad program this summer. The program is a 9-week Introduction to Entrepreneurship, including two weeks in Prague. It introduces the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship and encourages an "entrepreneurial mindset."  This scholarship amount will cover my living expenses for the two weeks in Prague.
My focus will be on learning new ideas to enhance the learning experience for my students, who come with different majors, and would like to see convergence of technology subjects with other domains like commerce, music, gaming, art, and fashion.
I have often found that by stepping out of my zone, I am able to meet new people and get new ideas. I would also explore the feasibility of taking my technology class in study abroad model in 2026.
Program Highlights
  • Learn more about the Czech industry within which the business operates, including what it takes to start and run the enterprise and how they built their team
  • Engage with industry leaders on how to find funding, how to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in a small business, and how to organize short activities; e.g.,  prototyping or a Business Model Canvas.
  • Attend guest lectures from business faculty and meet with business students at the Prague University of Economics and Business.
  • Explore the city of Prague and meet local historians to understand how Czech culture influences business practices.
Dates: This course starts at PCC in Portland, prior to program travel dates on July 15 - 31, 2025.
 PictureKarren Timmermans PhD
Emma Henkle Scholarship
Karren Timmermans   PhD,
I would like to extend my gratitude to the Oregon State’s Organization for awarding me the Emma Henkle Scholarship to attend an AI Conference in Porto, Portugal. Porto sits at the mouth of the Douro River, the largest river in the Iberian Peninsula. With a long, rich history, dating back to the 2nd century BCE as a Roman outpost, Porto was proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage in 1996. Grapes for port wine, named for Porto, are grown along the Douro River, positioning Porto for bottling, export, and local consumption.
The International Conference on Computer Supported Education provides a space for teachers and scholars to share and discuss the newest educational tools and environments, and innovative technology-based teaching and learning strategies. The five conference areas include: Artificial Intelligence in Education, Information Technologies Supporting Learning, Learning/Teaching Methodologies and Assessment, Social Context and Learning Environments, and Ubiquitous Learning.
The conference addresses the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in K-12 education, particularly in the planning and teaching activities of classroom teachers and the learning experiences of students. From the conference, I hope to more deeply address the importance for teacher educators to stay informed about technological trends, specifically focusing on the integration of AI tools as thought partners in teaching and learning. Despite acknowledging that AI cannot replace the unique qualities of a classroom teacher, we can help to ensure that teacher candidates develop the skills needed to effectively utilize AI. AI is already contributing to teaching and learning by assisting with various tasks such as refining arguments, preparing materials, developing assessments, supporting multilingual students, and enhancing problem-solving and creative thinking skills. Recommendations from educational professionals suggest embracing AI to enhance learning, improve productivity, generate and organize content, rethink issues like cheating and plagiarism, and address learning gaps.

2019 Financial Awards: Oregon State Organization

Dagmar Jeppson: Emily Hickman
Personal Growth: Julie Busby and Deborah Starr

2018 Financial Awards - DKG Oregon State

Emma Henkle Scholarship: Nancy Schaal-McHarry, Lambda/3 - For Special Endorsement in Reading
Jeppeson Grant: Jodi Emmons,  Sponsored by Lambda/3  (Honorary Member) - For MA work in Educational Policy and Management & Elementary Ed. Certification
Edith Green Grant: Regina Winkle-Bryan, Sponsored by Psi/5 - For MAT degree work in English

2018 Commemorative Scholarships

Mary Klages, Kappa/3 - Personal Growth trip to Boston, MA, to study poetry
Mary Snodgrass, Pi/6 - Personal Growth trip to Iceland and the United Kingdom
Dana Murphy, Beta Beta/5 - DKG National Legislative Seminar in Washington D.C.
Dana Murphy, Beta Beta/5 - CTAUN Conference: "Stepping Up to Protect the World's Children," New York City, NY
Kate Kelleher, Beta Beta/5 - DKG National Legislative Seminar in Washington, D.C.
Pamela Kenyon, Beta Beta/5 - Road Scholars Program: "Discover Washington, D.C.

2018 Unique Boutique Awards

Pam Kenyon, Beta Beta/5, Linda di Pietro, Alpha Omicron/4, and Mary Bell, Beta Beta/5: all First Timers. Presented by Catie Thurber-Brown. (Darlene Cook, VP, in background.)

These awards are funded by the Unique Boutique and presented to those who apply for assistance when attending a state, regional or International Conference for the "First Time."