Janice M. Kyne Endowed Scholarship
The Janice M. Kyne Endowed Scholarship provides financial assistance to graduate students enrolled in the Special Education program. Candidates for this scholarship must demonstrate a sensitivity about the needs and issues of special education students and their families, a compassion for every individual's unique situation, an ability to work effectively for the best interests of special education students, and dedication to the field of special education. Candidates should be in good academic standing and must demonstrate financial need. Special consideration will be given to those who have already completed nine units of coursework within the special education program.
Learn a little more about Janice M. Kyne
The initial gift establishing this endowment was given in 1991 by Jack Kyne, Janice's husband. Janice was an alumna of SCU's Special Education program, mother of an autistic daughter, Kelly, and mother of a son, John, who is also a graduate of Santa Clara. After being a special education teacher, where she was known to her schoolchildren as "Mrs. Kind," Janice became the Director of Special Education of the Mt. Pleasant School District. She taught several classes for the Special Education department at Santa Clara University and sadly, suffered a stroke while on her way to a special education lecture on campus.
The hallmarks of Janice's career - compassion, advocacy, and a true dedication to the field of special education - continue to live on in every student who receives the scholarship in her name.