College of

Education and Human Sciences

Giving to the College of Education and Human Sciences

"With passion and purpose, we serve people and communities. The generous support of alumni and friends allows the College of Education and Human Sciences to make a lasting difference for those we serve. Thank you for your steadfast commitment to our students, faculty and staff as we advance OSU’s land-grant mission."

- Dr. Jon E. Pedersen, Dean

Dean's Priority Funds

CEHS Dean’s Excellence Fund 36-00020

• • This is an unrestricted fund for the Dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences at OSU. It can be used at the Dean's discretion for various purposes, including student and faculty support, student scholarships, research, technology upgrades and equipment. Unrestricted funds like these play a vital role in meeting challenges, finding solutions and paving the way for all individuals, families, schools and communities to thrive.

• • The College of Education and Human Sciences Dean’s Ambassadors celebrate our most loyal donors, who serve people and communities with passion and purpose. Join the Dean's circle of ambassadors. Your investment will empower CEHS to facilitate meaningful impact and support of college initiatives, academic programs, student scholarships, and more.

CEHS General Scholarship Fund 36-00220

• • At Oklahoma State University, we firmly believe that financial obstacles should not hinder anyone from obtaining an education, especially when students have the character, capability, and determination to thrive. This fund is dedicated to offering scholarships to students in the College of Education and Human Sciences, planting seeds of hope and confidence in those who may have believed an OSU education was out of their reach.

• School of Educational Foundations, Leadership and Aviation

  SEFLA Excellence Fund 36-00380

  • • This is an unrestricted fund for the School of Educational Foundations, Leadership and Aviation in the College of Education and Human Sciences. It can be used at the discretion of the school head for various purposes, including student and faculty support, student scholarships, research, technology upgrades and equipment.

  College of Education Aviation Complex Fund 25-00030

  • • Gifts to this fund support the continued growth and expansion of the OSU Aviation Complex. Support is needed as we embark on phase two of the capital campaign, which includes the creation of protective aircraft coverage and a new maintenance hangar. Join us as we help dreams take flight.
• School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling and Counseling Psychology

  HCCP Excellence Fund 36-00370

  • • This is an unrestricted fund for the School of Community Health Sciences, Counseling and Counseling Psychology in the College of Education and Human Sciences. It can be used at the discretion of the school head for various purposes, including student and faculty support, student scholarships, research, technology upgrades and equipment.

  OSU- Stillwater Nursing Excellence Fund 36-30940

  • • This is an unrestricted fund for the OSU-Stillwater Nursing program in the College of Education and Human Sciences. It can be used at the discretion of the school head for various purposes, including student and faculty support, student scholarships, research, technology upgrades and equipment.
• Nutritional Sciences

  NSCI Fund for Excellence 27-83400

  • • This is an unrestricted fund for the Department of Nutritional Sciences in the College of Education and Human Sciences. It can be used at the discretion of the department head for various purposes, including student and faculty support, student scholarships, research, technology upgrades and equipment.

  NSCI Scholarship Fund 27-80600

  • • This fund is dedicated to offering scholarships to undergraduate or graduate students within the Department of Nutritional Sciences.
• School of Kinesiology, Applied Health and Recreation

  KAHR Excellence Fund 25-66300

  • • This is an unrestricted fund for the School of Kinesiology, Applied Health and Recreation in the College of Education and Human Sciences. It can be used at the discretion of the school head for various purposes, including student and faculty support, student scholarships, research, technology upgrades and equipment.
• Human Development and Family Science

  HDFS Fund for Excellence 27-81500

  • • This is an unrestricted fund for the Department of Human Development and Family Science in the College of Education and Human Sciences. It can be used at the discretion of the department head for various purposes, including student and faculty support, student scholarships, research, technology upgrades and equipment.

  HDFS Scholarship Fund 27-87300

  • • This fund is dedicated to offering scholarships to undergraduate or graduate students within the Department of Human Development and Family Science.
• Opportunity Orange Scholars

  Opportunity Orange Scholars Program Fund 36-00100

  • • This fund supports the Opportunity Orange Scholars program. Gifts provide resources for programming and student scholarships.
• Cleo L. Craig Child Development Laboratory

  Child Development Laboratory Endowed Fund 27-93400

  • • This year, the Cleo L. Craig Child Development Laboratory will mark its 100th anniversary at Oklahoma State University. As the second oldest continuously operated land-grant university-based child development lab in the nation, the CDL has served the Stillwater community in various iterations since it first opened as a nursery school in 1924. Gifts to this fund provide a lasting, permanent source of funding to the program, ensuring the lab continues to successfully serve children, families, and OSU students.
• School of Teaching, Learning and Educational Sciences

  Educating Forward Scholarship 36-00030

  • • At Oklahoma State University, we firmly believe that financial obstacles should not hinder anyone from obtaining an education, especially when students have the character, capability, and determination to thrive. This fund is dedicated to offering scholarships to students pursuing teaching degrees. We believe Oklahoma’s children deserve exceptionally well-prepared teachers in every class, every year. Join us in supporting the next generation of America’s Brightest Educators.

  OK-Thrive 36-01800

  • • This is an unrestricted fund for the OK-Thrive program in the College of Education and Human Sciences. Gifts to this fund can be used at the program’s discretion for various purposes, including support to Oklahoma novice teachers and mentors.

  STLES Excellence Fund – 25-72000

  • • This is an unrestricted fund for the School of Teaching, Learning and Educational Sciences in the College of Education and Human Sciences. It can be used at the discretion of the school head for various purposes, including student and faculty support, student scholarships, research, technology upgrades and equipment. Unrestricted funds like these play a vital role in meeting challenges, finding solutions and paving the way for all individuals, families, schools and communities to thrive.
• Design and Merchandising

  DM Fund for Excellence 27-78100

  • • This is an unrestricted fund for the Department of Design and Merchandising in the College of Education and Human Sciences. It can be used at the discretion of the department head for various purposes, including student and faculty support, student scholarships, research, technology upgrades and equipment.

  DM Scholarship Fund 27-81600

  • • This fund is dedicated to offering scholarships to undergraduate or graduate students within the Department of Design and Merchandising.
• Family and Consumer Sciences Cooperative Extension

  Cooperative Extension – FCS Ambassadors Fund 27-83150

  • • This fund supports the Family Consumer Sciences (FCS) Cooperative Extension Unit. Gifts provide resources for programming and faculty, educators and staff development.

  M.E. Edsel Fitch Extension Fellowship Program Fund 27-76400

  • • The Margaret Edsel Fitch Fellowship was established by friends of Margaret to recognize her many contributions to the Cooperative Extension Service and to Family and Consumer Sciences at the local, state, national, and international levels.
    • The Margaret Edsel Fitch Fellowship provides a mini-sabbatical experience to an Oklahoma Cooperative Extension faculty member or an Extension Educator in Family and Consumer Sciences adult or youth programs. The Fellowship provides an opportunity to visit and study a relevant program in another state or country.