Elizabeth M. Weaver ADK Endowed Scholarship

The Elizabeth M. Weaver ADK Endowed Scholarship was established in 2012 by Connie E. Weaver (daughter) and James A. Smith (son-in-law) in memory of the late Elizabeth M. Weaver. After receiving her degree in education, Weaver began her teaching career in small schools in Cambridge, Ida., at Bennett and Knowlton Heights in Canyon County. In 1946 her family moved to Baker, Ore., where she taught kindergarten children in her home for several years. After moving to Boise, Weaver began teaching first grade at Central and Collister schools until her retirement in 1975. She was a volunteer for her church as well as St. Luke’s and was a member of the Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority and the Retired Teachers Association.

Why did you choose to create your scholarship at Boise State University?

This scholarship was created in memory of Elizabeth Weaver and her love for education. Elizabeth was known well for her ability to empower students, even at the elementary school level, to pursue and follow whatever their passion may be. This scholarship was created to help give elementary school teachers, in their student teaching semester, some financial help. It was so important to Elizabeth that everyone be granted the ability to receive and education.

What would you want the recipients of your scholarship(s) to know about the person for whom your scholarship is named?

She felt so strongly about the ability in each individual. Most importantly, the ability of each child. She recognized the potential in everyone, and encouraged them to follow it wholeheartedly. She empowered, embraced, and empathized. She was a dedicated teacher in and out of the classroom.

Tell us about your Boise State story, favorite tradition, a ""Bronco"" moment, or what Boise State has meant to you.

Elizabeth did not attend Boise State, but she fully believed in the importance of education no matter where it came from.

What do you hope your recipients will gain through your scholarship?

The ability to get their degree, and teach students. Elementary teachers have the unique opportunity to change lives at such a young age. Even without knowing the outcomes years later, the work they are doing now is bettering the community, the family, and the individual.*