Iowa State University

Iowa State University

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies

Joan Dee Rottler Scholarship in Religious Studies

Joan (JoDee) Rottler was an instructor of religious studies at Iowa State University from 1987 to 1998. This scholarship has been established in her honor as a tribute to her love of learning and passion for teaching.

Two tuition scholarships of $1,000 each have been awarded annually to ISU Religious Studies majors since 1999.

The application deadline for the 2008-2009 academic year is March 28, 2008. Recipients will be notified by April 28, 2008.

Criteria for Eligibility:

  • Currently enrolled as an undergraduate Religious Studies major.
  • Sophomore or higher standing, as of fall 2008.
  • Minimum 3.0 grade point average.
  • A completed FAFSA (financial aid statement) on file with Iowa State University Financial Aid office. (Students do NOT have to be eligible for financial aid to be awarded a scholarship, but applicants must nonetheless have a FAFSA on file.)

Students interested in being considered must complete an application form and submit it, along with a one-page statement of purpose for majoring in Religious Studies, to:

Dr. Mary R. Sawyer
402 Catt Hall
Iowa State University

The application form can be obtained from the department office in 402 Catt Hall, or printed from the following link: Rottler application

Note: A Sponsored Students Scholarship form must be completed by the department for disbursement of the tuition scholarship.