Northeastern Illinois University/Scholarship

Mary Louise Kooyumjian Memorial Scholarship

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Dr. Mary Louise Kooyumjian was a Professor in the Special Education Department at Northeastern Illinois University until her passing in 1981. Dr. Kooyumjian began her career in education when she was 34 years of age. It was at that time in her life that she found herself in the position of having to provide for herself and her four children.

Award 2,500.00

Closed 16 October 2026

Who it is for, in the provider's words

  • Which collegeMary Louise Kooyumjian Memorial Scholarship - Northeastern Illinois University
  • Where you liveBe an Illinois resident. 4.
  • Who can applyDr. Mary Louise Kooyumjian was a Professor in the Special Education Department at Northeastern Illinois University until her passing in 1981. Dr. Kooyumjian began her career in education when she was 34 years of age. It was at that time in her life that she found herself in the position of having to provide for herself and her four children. She received her Bachelor's Degree at age 38, her Master's Degree at age 42, and her Doctorate at age 50. Dr.
  • Who can applyKooyumjian's husband Tom, along with friends, initiated this scholarship in 1982 to provide financial assistance to those like Dr. Kooyumjian, who need to start or continue their education in order to provide for themselves and their families. Eligibility Criteria: 1. A newly enrolled undergraduate returning adult within his, her, or their first or second semester at NEIU enrolled full or half-time (six hours minimum), 2. Must be 29 years or older (adult learner) 3. Be an Illinois resident. 4.
  • Who can applyAble to demonstrate potential to do college work (life experience, interest, former academic work) 5. Demonstrate financial need (i.e. via completion of financial aid application)

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Name
Mary Louise Kooyumjian Memorial ScholarshipRead on 2026-10-11 from https://neiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/2670
Provider
Northeastern Illinois UniversityRead on 2026-10-11 from https://neiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/2670
What it provides
Dr. Mary Louise Kooyumjian was a Professor in the Special Education Department at Northeastern Illinois University until her passing in 1981. Dr. Kooyumjian began her career in education when she was 34 years of age. It was at that time in her life that she found herself in the position of having to provide for herself and her four children. She received her Bachelor's Degree at age 38, her Master's Degree at age 42, and her Doctorate at age 50. Dr. Kooyumjian's husband Tom, along with friends, initiated this scholarship in 1982 to provide financial assistance to those like Dr. Kooyumjian, who need to start or continue their education in order to provide for themselves and their families. Eligibility Criteria: 1. A newly enrolled undergraduate returning adult within his, her, or their first or second semester at NEIU enrolled full or half-time (six hours minimum), 2. Must be 29 years or older (adult learner) 3. Be an Illinois resident. 4. Able to demonstrate potential to do college work (life experience, interest, former academic work) 5. Demonstrate financial need (i.e. via completion of financial aid application)Read on 2026-10-11 from https://neiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/2670
Amount
Award 2,500.00Read on 2026-10-11 from https://neiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/2670
Deadline
Deadline 10/16/2026Read on 2026-10-11 from https://neiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/2670
Which college
Mary Louise Kooyumjian Memorial Scholarship - Northeastern Illinois UniversityRead on 2026-10-11 from https://neiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/2670
Where you live
Be an Illinois resident. 4.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://neiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/2670
Who can apply
Dr. Mary Louise Kooyumjian was a Professor in the Special Education Department at Northeastern Illinois University until her passing in 1981. Dr. Kooyumjian began her career in education when she was 34 years of age. It was at that time in her life that she found herself in the position of having to provide for herself and her four children. She received her Bachelor's Degree at age 38, her Master's Degree at age 42, and her Doctorate at age 50. Dr.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://neiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/2670
Who can apply
Kooyumjian's husband Tom, along with friends, initiated this scholarship in 1982 to provide financial assistance to those like Dr. Kooyumjian, who need to start or continue their education in order to provide for themselves and their families. Eligibility Criteria: 1. A newly enrolled undergraduate returning adult within his, her, or their first or second semester at NEIU enrolled full or half-time (six hours minimum), 2. Must be 29 years or older (adult learner) 3. Be an Illinois resident. 4.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://neiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/2670
Who can apply
Able to demonstrate potential to do college work (life experience, interest, former academic work) 5. Demonstrate financial need (i.e. via completion of financial aid application)Read on 2026-10-11 from https://neiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/2670
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