Searchable Scholarship Database

Scholarship Search

This page shows available scholarships and their criteria. The search along the left will allow you to narrow the results by keyword. Choose a category(ies) to further narrow the results.

For students interested in applying, the process varies for individual scholarships.  Please contact the Office of Financial Aid at 872-3026 or Denise Weidman in the Development Office at 872-3820 for more information.

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A.G. Breidenstine Scholarship

Awarded to the student whose Honors work is judged most outstanding by the Honors & Awards Committee.

Categories: Honors College

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Academic All-Americans

Presented by the Men's & Women's Athletic departments.

Categories: Athletics

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African-American / Latino Alumni Scholarship

Awarded to African-Americans & Latinos who are full-time undergraduates. They must have a minimum QPA of 2.5 with 36 or more credits. A written essay and interview are required.

Categories: African-American, Latino

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African-American / Latino Alumni Scholarship Keith Mills Student

Awarded to an African-American/Latino graduate student with a minimum GPA of 3.0 with 12 or more graduate credits as of the date of application.

Categories: African-American, Latino, Academic Merit

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AFSCME Local 2421 Scholarship

Awarded annually by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees to a student graduating from each of 13 designated Lancaster County High Schools.

Categories: Freshman

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Aimee Decker Scholarship

Awarded to a deserving MU student who is in good academic standing and has financial need as determined by the Director of Financial Aid.

Categories: Financial Need

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Alan S. & Adeline Holliday Endowment

Awarded to a student who demonstrates scholastic ability and financial need.

Categories: Academic Merit, Financial Need

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Albert, Christina and Eric Hoffman Endowment for Humanities and Social Sciences

Awarded to a student in the Honors College majoring in Humanities and Social Science.

Categories: Honors College, School of Humanities & Social Sciences

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Albert, Christina and Gregory Hoffman Endowment for Science and Mathematics

Awarded to a student in the Honors College majoring in Science or Math.

Categories: Honors College, School of Science & Mathematics

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Alex Henderson Scholarship in Biology

Awarded to a current MU student who is in good academic standing, completed at least 12 credits in biology before applying, and completes at least 60 credits total by the end of the semester in which the award is made and is engaged in a project addressing an issue in biology from an interdisciplinary perspective. Preference will be given to sophomores and juniors.

Categories: Academic Merit, Biology, Research

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Alice R. Fox Memorial Award

Awarded to a student who, in the judgment of the English Department, has achieved excellence in English.

Categories: English, Academic Merit

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All Greek Council / Stefanie Wojcik Scholarship

Awarded to two students affiliated with an organization which is a member of All-Greek Council.

Categories: Greek Life

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All-American

Presented to student athletes by coaching associations upon receiving national recognition in the student athletes sport.

Categories: Athletics

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American Association Of University Women Scholarship (AAUW)

Awarded to a non-traditional female student who is a resident of Lancaster County. Additionally, the scholarship must be awarded to an individual who has completed 90 credits and who will obtain her undergraduate degree within the next year.

Categories: Female, Non-traditional Student, Lancaster County

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American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry

Awarded to the outstanding student in analytical chemistry.

Categories: Chemistry, Academic Merit

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American Chemical Society, Millersville University Student Affiliate Award

Awarded to the graduating senior chemistry major who is most actively involved in the ACS Student Affiliate and the Chemistry Department, and who is in good (2.5 QPA) academic standing.

Categories: Senior, Chemistry

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American Chemical Society, Southeastern Pennsylvania Section Award

Presented to the outstanding senior chemistry major.

Categories: Senior, Chemistry

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American Industrial Hygiene Association Scholarship

Awarded to one or more students majoring in Occupational Safety and Hygiene Management or a related discipline and who has demonstrated a proclivity toward industrial hygiene. Must have a GPA of 2.5 and completed 60 credits, 12 in industrial hygiene.

Categories: Occupational Safety/Hygiene Management

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American Institute of Chemists Award

Awarded to the outstanding graduating senior based on character, academic standing, and potential to become a successful chemist.

Categories: Senior, Chemistry

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American Society of Safety Engineers / Raymond C. Mullin Award

Award presented each semester to a junior or senior majoring in OSHM. Recipients must have completed minimum of 15 credit hours of OSHM courses and 12 credit hours of departmentally-related courses with minimum QPA of 2.5 & 3.0 in health safety management courses.

Categories: Occupational Safety/Hygiene Management

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Andrew and Clara Kissh Academic Scholarship

Awarded to an incoming freshman student, based upon that students notable high school academic performance. The scholarship is renewable provided the student remains in good academic standing.

Categories: Freshman, Academic Merit

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Anna E. Beyer Certificates

Awarded to elementary education seniors for outstanding performance in student teaching. Recipients must have spent 2 full academic years at Millersville in preparation for teaching.

Categories: Elementary Education, Senior

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Anna McConnell Special Education Award - Graduate Level

Awarded to a student pursuing a masters degree in special education. Recipient must be a non-traditional student who is in good academic standing. Preference will be given to a student with financial need.

Categories: Graduate Student, Special Education, Financial Need

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Anna Tunis Summy Print Award

Awarded for outstanding achievement by a student in the Department of Art's printmaking classes.

Categories: Art

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Anna Tunis Summy Watercolor Award

Awarded to a student demonstrating special talents and contributions related to visual arts and specifically the watercolor medium.

Categories: Art

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Anthony M. Paviglianiti Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a junior or senior elementary education student who has financial need.

Categories: Elementary Education, Financial Need

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APSCUF-MU Scholarship

Provides recognition and assistance to two full or part-time students who have demonstrated academic excellence.

Categories: Academic Merit

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Arthur and Claribel Gerhart Scholarship in Biology

Student must be currently enrolled at MU, be in good academic standing, be majoring in Biology, and have completed 60 credits course work by the end of the semester in which the award is made. Preference is given to sophomores and juniors.

Categories: Biology, Academic Merit

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Athletic Coaching Minor Faculty Award

Presented to the outstanding graduating male and female athletic coaching minor students, based on academic excellence, campus leadership, sportsmanship and community service.

Categories: Athletics, Leadership, Academic Merit

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Audrey Pomponi Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a sophomore with a CQPA of at least 2.5 who demonstrates financial need. The student must have enrolled as part of the PACE program.

Categories: Financial Need, Sophomore

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Aurora Wickey Pucillo Award

Awarded to the female athlete who has "lettered" in at least one sport, has exhibited outstanding sportsmanship, leadership, and loyalty, and has maintained a minimum GPA of 2.5. Chosen by the female coaches in conjunction with the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Categories: Female, Athletics

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B. Jeanne Elder Voice Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time undergraduate student who has chosen to major in voice on the basis of excellence in scholarship (utilizing High School GPA and classes undertaken as well as nationally recognized test scores for entering freshman and overall and major GPA for upperclassman) and vocal performance skills and/or talent. æ

Categories: Music

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Beatrice M. Killough Endowment for Spanish Studies

Awarded to an entering freshman, enrolled in the Spanish or Spanish-Education curriculum.

Categories: Freshman, Foreign Language, Spanish

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Beatrice U. Datesman Scholarship

Awarded to juniors and/or seniors who have maintained at least a 3.0 QPA. Financial need of the students shall be a determining factor.

Categories: Financial Need, Academic Merit

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Bernice R. Rydell Scholarship for Excellence

Awarded to an underrepresented student, graduating in the top 10% of his/her high school class and also has a record o community involvement. The scholarship is renewable provided the student maintains a minimum GPA of 3.0 and continuous involvement with student government/leadership or external community activities.

Categories: Under-represented, Academic Merit

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Beth Ann Barry Memorial Scholarship in Computer Science

Awarded to one (1) rising junior with a GPA of 3.0 or greater within a range of 45 to 70 earned credit hours, has volunteer involvement with the campus and/or local community, involved with Computer Science organizations or activities, and has demonstrated the greatest potential to succeed in a career related to Computer Science. The scholarship is renewable for one (1) additional year, provided that his/her GPA remains at 3.0 or greater.

Categories: Academic Merit, Junior, Computer Science, Community Service

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Betty J. Finney Community Service Award

Awarded to senior psychology majors who have demonstrated outstanding community service relevant to the field of psychology. Selection is by vote of the psychology faculty. Recipient must have attained a cumulative QPA of at least 3.0.

Categories: Senior, Psychology, Academic Merit

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Biology Scholarships Endowment

Awarded to incoming biology majors in the freshman year who are full-time students pursuing a BS, BA or BSEd in biology . Selection shall be based on merit demonstrated by high school class rank or GPA performance with emphasis on academic performance in mathematics and science courses, standardized test scores (SAT or ACT), and other criteria as determined by the admissions office and the biology department.

Categories: Freshman, Biology, Academic Merit

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Bishop Family Basketball Scholarship Endowment

Awarded to one player each on the men's and women's basketball teams who has a 2.0 or greater cumulative grade point average and is progressing toward graduation.

Categories: Athletics, Basketball

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Black Student Union / Dr. Melvin Allen and Jennifer Coleman Award

Awarded to a member of the BSU who has a CQPA of 2.75 and who has demonstrated service to the Millersville campus community through active membership and involvement in campus organizations.

Categories: African-American, Community Service

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Board of Governors Scholarship

Awarded primarily to minority students for yearly tuition. 20% of the scholarships are used to support academically talented students regardless of minority status.

Categories: Under-represented, Academic Merit

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Burl N. Osburn Award

Awarded annually to a student who excels in technology education.

Categories: Academic Merit, Industry & Technology

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C. Maxwell & Edna H. Myers History Award

Awarded to a history major who has earned a minimum of 85 credits based on academic accomplishment and service to the department and the University.

Categories: History, Academic Merit

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Campus Club Scholarship

Awarded to members of the Junior Class who have maintained a QPA of 2.0 or higher and who are dependent wholly or in large part upon their efforts for financing an education.

Categories: Junior, Financial Need

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Carol J. Myers Music Educators Award

Awarded to a music education major in good academic standing, entering their senior year, prior to the semester in which the student will be student teaching. Preference given to students concentrating in vocal studies.

Categories: Music, Senior

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Cecil M. Upton Organic Chemistry Award

Awarded to the outstanding student in the organic chemistry course sequence.

Categories: Chemistry, Academic Merit

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Chapman Auto Group Athletic Scholarship

Awarded to an incoming freshman student who is a Chapman Auto Group employee o the child or spouse of a Chapman Auto Group employee from either the Lancaster or Columbia business location. If no such student applies the scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman student athlete demonstrating financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office.

Categories: Freshman, Financial Need

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Charles E. and Betty F. Muench Endowed Scholarship in Communications & Theatre Arts

Awarded annually to an entering senior majoring in Communications and Theatre Arts who has demonstrated financial need, has a minimum QPA of 3.0, and who exemplifies commitment to and excellence in the discipline of communications.

Categories: Senior, Communications, Financial Need, Academic Merit

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Chemical Rubber Company Chemistry Achievement Award

Given to an outstanding student in the general Chemistry sequence.

Categories: Chemistry, Academic Merit

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Chip and Kathy Brabson, Ph.D. '70 Physics Scholarship

Awarded to an incoming, full-time freshman physics major, chosen based on merit as demonstrated by: high school class rank or GPA performance with emphasis on academic performance in mathematics and science courses; standardized test scores (SAT or ACT); and other criteria as recommended by the admissions office and the physics department. Financial need shall be a significant criterion. First preference is to a qualifying student from Lancaster Catholic High School or Solanco High School in alternating sequence. If there are no qualified students from these two schools the selection will be made from Lancaster County, then Pennsylvania. The scholarship may be renewed up to three years providing the student remains a physics major in good academic standing.

Categories: Freshman, Physics, Academic Merit, Lancaster County

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Christina A. Ciallella Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a female student who has completed at least 60 credits at MU with no restriction upon major and based upon financial need.

Categories: Female, Financial Need

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Clarence Schock Foundation Scholarship (formerly SICO)

A four-year scholarship awarded annually to MU freshman on the basis of high school records, competitive examination, personality, and financial need. Only high school graduates from counties served by SICO are eligible.

Categories: Freshman, Financial Need, Academic Merit

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Clark-Yalda Scholarship in Atmospheric Science

Awarded to an incoming freshman majoring in meteorology. The recipient must be in the top 25% of her or his high school class and show evidence of strong science and mathematics skills demonstrated by a combination of class work and standardized tests. æFirst preference is to a student from outside of Pennsylvania who is also of an under-represented group; otherwise a qualifying out of state student; otherwise an under-represented student from Pennsylvania; and finally, a qualifying student from Pennsylvania. (Gender is not to be considered an under-represented category unless a particular gender falls below 30% of total enrollment in meteorology.)

Categories: Meteorology, Freshman, Out-of-state, Under-represented, Academic Merit

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Class of 1866 / Warren L. Godshall Award

Presented to two seniors for excellence in mathematics.

Categories: Senior, Mathematics

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Class of 1895 Frank Albert Award

Awarded to a member of the graduating class on the basis of scholarship and service to the University.

Categories: Senior, Community Service, Academic Merit

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Class of 1898 Award

Given to the student in the junior class who ranks second in excellence of scholarship.

Categories: Junior, Academic Merit

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Class of 1910 Award

Awarded annually for excellence in English to a student at the end of his or her senior year.

Categories: English, Senior

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Class of 1911 Justin Roddy Memorial Award

Awarded to a graduating senior who, in student teaching, shows greatest promise of becoming a successful teacher of the sciences.

Categories: Senior, Education

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Class of 1916 / R. Bruce Walter Scholarship

Awarded for an academic scholarship as determined by the University President or his designee.

Categories: Academic Merit

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Class of 1917 Sanders P. McComsey Award

Awarded at the end of a student's junior year to a person who, in the judgment of the English Department, excels in the general field of English.

Categories: Junior, English

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Class of 1922 Esther E. Lenhardt Award

Awarded to a senior who has demonstrated outstanding proficiency in the use of English.

Categories: Senior, English

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Class of 1927 Award

Awarded to the sophomore student majoring in education who has passed 45 credits or more. The recipient will be the student demonstrating the greatest aptitude and ability to teach and who participates in University activities, especially intercollegiate sports.

Categories: Sophomore, Education, Athletics, Academic Merit

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Class of 1928 Isaac F. Seiverling Award

Awarded to a junior for proficiency in mathematics.

Categories: Junior, Mathematics

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Class of 1935 Scholarship

Awarded to junior students demonstrating financial need and in good academic standing.

Categories: Junior, Financial Need, Academic Merit

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Class of 1937 Scholarship Award

Awarded to a first semester senior who intends to teach. The student must have a 2.5 GPA and 2 letters of recommendation from teaching faculty.

Categories: Senior, Education

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Class of 1940 Scholarship

Awarded to a student majoring in Education and demonstrating financial need.

Categories: Education, Financial Need

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Class of 1942 Scholarship

Awarded annually to an outstanding Education student who has achieved academic excellence and demonstrates financial need.

Categories: Education, Academic Merit, Financial Need

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Class of 1943 Scholarship

Awarded to a senior in the School of Education on the basis of exceptional potential as a classroom teacher and has earned a total of 96 credits with a GPA 3.0 or better.

Categories: Senior, Education, Academic Merit

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Class of 1944 Scholarship

Awarded to a student enrolled in the School of Education who has completed at least 60 credit hours by the end of the semester prior to that in which the scholarship is awarded. Preference given to those students who are in need of financial aid.

Categories: Education, Financial Need

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Class of 1947 Scholarship / Scholarship for Research Students in University Honors College

Awarded to an Honors College student engaged in independent research related to his or her course of study at the University, and demonstrate a need for financial assistance.

Categories: Honors College, Research, Financial Need

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Class of 1948 Scholarship

Awarded to an upperclassman who demonstrates scholastic ability and financial need.

Categories: Academic Merit, Financial Need

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Class of 1951 Scholarship

To be used for one academic scholarship for a student enrolled at Millersville University. Recipient to be determined by the Director of Financial Aid, based upon merit, financial need, or both.

Categories: Academic Merit, Financial Need

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Class of 1952

Awarded to a student majoring in Education entering his/her junior year (as determined by credits earned), with a CGPA of 3.0 or greater. Funds are to be placed in an account with the University Bookstore, and are to be used to purchase books, educational materials and supplies.

Categories: Education, Junior

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Class of 1954 Scholarship

Awarded to a rising junior or senior who is majoring within a discipline in the School of Education. The scholarship is to be merit based, upon prior volunteerism/enthusiasm for, and successful coursework in, the field of Education. The scholarship is not renewable.

Categories: Junior, Senior, Education, Academic Merit

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Commission in Cultural Diversity Award

An award presented annually to one female and one male student of diverse backgrounds. Selection of these outstanding students is based on academic performance and service to the University community.

Categories: Under-represented, Academic Merit, Community Service

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania University Biologist Award

Given on the basis of academic standing, excellence in biology and research potential.

Categories: Academic Merit, Biology, Research

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Computer Science Award

Presented to a senior Computer Science majors for outstanding achievement in computer science courses.

Categories: Senior, Computer Science

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Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematic Scholarship

Awarded to students with financial need, and those who are underrepresented or female candidates who demonstrate academic potential or ability as demonstrated by submitted essays, letters of recommendation, academic portfolio, high school class rank, Mathematics SAT scores or grades in Math and Computing courses.

Categories: Financial Need, Under-represented, Academic Merit

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Cora Catherine Bitner Music Award

Awarded to Millersville students who are proficient in musical performance and have rendered loyal services to the musical activities of the University.

Categories: Music

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C-P Flexible Packaging - Gary Nicholas Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to one full-time, rising senior in the Occupational Safety and Environmental Health Program at MU, who matriculated from York County. Recipient must have a QPA of 3.2 or greater in the program, with consideration given to an acceptable overall QPA. Scholarship is to be awarded primarily on the basis of merit, without necessary consideration of financial aid.

Categories: Senior, Occupational Safety/Hygiene Management, Academic Merit

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Curtis and Janice Pettaway Scholarship

Awarded to an under-represented upperclassman majoring in biology with an interest in pre-medicine who has maintained a GPA of at least 3.0. First preference to a current senior followed by a junior then sophomore.

Categories: Biology, Academic Merit, Under-represented

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D. Joan Godfrey Nursing Award

Awarded to one to three senior nursing students on the basis of participation in the nursing program and nursing network, along with other campus activities, involvement in the nursing profession and academic standing.

Categories: Senior, Nursing, Community Service

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D. Luke & Elva W. Biemesderfer Scholarship for Merit in Foreign Language

Awarded to an entering full-time freshman majoring in foreign language. The recipient shall be chosen on the basis of excellence in scholarship & leadership potential. Financial need may be taken into consideration but shall not be the major criterion.

Categories: Freshman, Foreign Language, Academic Merit

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Daisy K. Spangler Award

Awarded to a graduate student in elementary education who has achieved a GPA of 3.5 or higher & has had successful teaching experience.

Categories: Graduate Student, Elementary Education, Academic Merit

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Dalton E. Smart Humanitarian Scholarship, Industry and Technology Department

Awarded annually to a student making a significant contribution to the education of classmates through positive interactions, thought -provoking questioning and insight into the impact of technologies on humans. The recipient must be a full-time Industry and Technology Department undergraduate, with junior or senior rank, and a minimum 2.5 overall QPA.

Categories: Industry & Technology

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Daniel G. Engle Scholarship

Awarded at the end of the junior year to a major in the Division of Science who, in the judgment of the Physics Department, has demonstrated superior scholarship and exceptional University / community service and maintained at least a 3.0 GPA.

Categories: Junior, Physics, Community Service, Academic Merit

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Danny Ducker Graduate Merit Award

Awarded annually for the best graduate research paper in English.

Categories: Graduate Student, English

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David B. Ph.D. & Kathryn Millar Kraybill Scholarship

Given to an entering freshman from the Lampeter-Strasburg School District. Selection is based on financial need for academic studies only, and the scholarship is limited in use to payment of tuition. May be renewed for 8 semesters or until graduation.

Categories: Freshman, Financial Need, Lancaster County

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Dean Dutcher Memorial Music Scholarship

Awarded to incoming freshman students who maintains enrollment as a full-time music major at MU. Awarded in freshman year and continue for 4 years. Based on musical talent in art performance medium. Scholarship applied against tuition charges only.

Categories: Freshman, Music

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Dilworth-McCollough English Award

Awarded to a student who has achieved excellence in English literature.

Categories: English, Academic Merit

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Distinguished Graduate Fellows Fund

Awarded to a Pennsylvania resident studying full-time in a master's degree program. The recipient chosen based on merit as demonstrated by undergraduate GPA and other graduate application materials. Financial need may be considered.

Categories: Pennsylvania-resident, Academic Merit

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Dominick J. & Frances M. Fanani Junior/Senior Award

An award presented for outstanding scholarship and high moral standards to a full-time junior or senior student in the Arts and Humanities.

Categories: Academic Merit, School of Humanities & Social Sciences

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Don R. and Judith C. Carter Scholarship for J.P. McCaskey High School Students

Awarded to graduates of J.P.McCaskey High School who matriculated at Millersville University with intent to concentrate either in Business or in one or more of the biological or physical sciences. The scholarship may be renewed three times, provided that the recipient maintains a 2.8 quality point average in the year prior and continues to make progress in the major of business or science.

Categories: Business Administration, Science, Lancaster County

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Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Gring Scholarship

Awarded to an incoming freshman student majoring in Secondary Education, who has a minimum 3.5 high school academic average and a record of community service. The scholarship is renewable for no more than three years and the student must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Financial need may be taken into consideration in awarding the scholarship.

Categories: Freshman, Education, Academic Merit, Community Service

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Dr. Benjamin J. Del Tito, Jr. '77 and Anna DeBlois Del Tito Scholarship

Awarded to a student with at least 30 credits passed, a CGPA of 3.0 or greater and financial need. First preference will be for a dual science/music major; second preference is for a science major with a music minor; third preference is for a music major with a science minor. If no students meet the preferred characteristics, the scholarship will be awarded to a biology major. The scholarship may be renewed for two additional years provided the recipient continue to meet the criteria under which he/she was initially selected.

Categories: Academic Merit, Financial Need, Science, Music

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Dr. Clyde S. & Pauline F. Stine Endowment

Awarded annually to a Resident Assistant who is a member of the junior class who has demonstrated outstanding service to Resident Life.

Categories: Junior, Resident Assistant

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Dr. Craig Camasta Wrestling Scholarship

Awarded to a member of the Millersville University Men's Wrestling team whose academic major is within the School of Science and Mathematics. The recipient must be in good academic standing and be a member of the wrestling team for the season following the awarding of the scholarship.

Categories: Athletics, Wrestling, School of Science & Mathematics

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Dr. Dale H. Messerschmidt Technology Education Scholarship

Awarded to the full-time sophomore with the highest GPA at the end of the first semester of their sophomore year in the Technology Education Program.

Categories: Sophomore, Academic Merit, Industry & Technology

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Dr. David S. and Marie N. Zubatsky International Studies Scholarship

Awarded to a student majoring in International Studies with a concentration in Latin American Studies.

Categories: International Studies

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Dr. Dominick '53 and Mrs. Helen DiNunzio Scholarship

Awarded to an incoming freshman from Bristol Borough High School in Bucks County, PA. The scholarship will be applied to the student's university tuition account for the second semester of their freshman year provided they maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0 their first semester.

Categories: Freshman

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Dr. Dominick J. and Frances McAndrew Fanani Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to an incoming freshman in Humanities who has achieved a minimum cumulative high school academic performance of 3.30 and strong record of high moral character demonstrated by community service and volunteer experience.

Categories: Freshman, Academic Merit, Community Service, School of Humanities & Social Sciences

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Dr. Eugene K. Robb Scholarship

Awarded to a graduate student in education on the basis of academic achievement and for contribution to the field of education.

Categories: Graduate Student, Education, Academic Merit

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Dr. Frank Kafka Basketball Scholarship

Awarded to an athlete who has potential for outstanding achievement in men's intercollegiate basketball. Recipients must meet all requirements for admission or be a full-time student in satisfactory academic standing.

Categories: Athletics, Basketball

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Dr. James Groff Scholarship

Awarded to a student who has demonstrated strong academic performance in a course of study which may lead to a degree in medicine and who has demonstrated financial need.

Categories: Pre-med, Financial Need

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Dr. Joseph J. Abromaitis Family Industry and Technology Department Scholar-Athlete Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time student majoring within the Industry and Technology Department who participates in intercollegiate athletics and expects to continue that participation in the year the scholarship is awarded. The recipient must be full-time and maintain a 3.0 GPA in IT courses and be a rising sophomore, junior or senior, for renewal.

Categories: Industry & Technology, Athletics, Academic Merit

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Dr. Kay Vandergrift '62 and Dr. Jane Hannigan Scholarship for Women

Awarded as a scholarship to a non-traditional (23 years of age or older, part-time or full-time) female student. The scholarship is renewable for eight semesters provided the student maintains a minimum 3.0 grade point average.

Categories: Non-traditional Student, Female, Academic Merit

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Dr. Mary Alice Smith Scholarship Endowment

Awarded to an incoming student enrolled in the elementary or special education curriculum at Millersville University. The scholarship is to be used for tuition and may be renewed for up to seven additional semesters, provided the recipient remains in good academic standing

Categories: Elementary Education, Special Education, Freshman

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Dr. Nathan C. Schaeffer Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a financially needy student who is enrolled in an undergraduate or post-graduate education program or who is an education major. Recipient must have a 2.5 QPA & be a Lancaster County resident.

Categories: Financial Need, Education, Lancaster County

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Dr. Robert D. and Roma J. Sayre Excellence in American History Scholarship

Awarded to an academically talented rising senior with financial need who is majoring in history, has taken at least three American history courses at the 200 level or above at MU, and has excelled in those classes. Criteria to be considered will be grades, scholarship demonstrated through written work, in-service experience, and class participation.

Categories: Senior, Financial Need, History

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Dr. Samuel P. Wallace '41 Scholarship

Awarded to a rising junior or senior education major with financial need and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. First preference to a student who intends to teach in mathematics, second preference to teach science, third to teach other subjects.

Categories: Financial Need, Education, Mathematics

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Dr. Secunderabad N. Leela Scholarship in Social Sciences

Awarded to a junior majoring in the social sciences. The recipient must have a GPA of at least 2.5 and financial need. ÊFirst preference is to an underrepresented student.Ê The scholarship is renewable provided the student continues to meet the criteria. Ê

Categories: School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Financial Need, Under-represented

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Dr. William B. McIlwaine Scholarship in Earth Sciences

Awarded to a student majoring in Earth Sciences who has completed 60 semester hours of academic credit at MU with a QPA of 3.2 or higher and demonstrates financial need.

Categories: Earth Sciences, Academic Merit, Financial Need

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Dramatics Service Award

Presented annually to graduating seniors for outstanding service and achievements in dramatics.

Categories: Senior, Theatre

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Drs. George F. & Helen A. '64 Stine Sociology Award

Awarded annually to an outstanding sociology major who has passed between 75 and 90 credits at the time of selection, with a CGPA in the major of at least 3.0 and an overall CGPA of 2.5.

Categories: Sociology/Anthropology, Academic Merit

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Drs. Helen A. '64 and George F. Stine Freshman Scholarship

Awarded annually to an admitted freshman with a high school cumulative grade point of at least 2.5 who attended at least two years at and is a graduate of Solanco School District, Lancaster County, PA. Preference is given to a qualifying student with financial need. The recipient will be selected by Millersville University's President or designee.

Categories: Freshman, Lancaster County, Financial Need

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E. Kathryn Millar Kraybill '15 Scholarship

Awarded to a student with financial need majoring in education.

Categories: Financial Need, Education

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E. L. Quarantelli Award for Excellence in Emergency Management

Awarded to an environmental hazards and emergency management minor with a 3.2 minor GPA and a 3.0 overall GPA who demonstrates interest and involvement in the field.

Categories: Emergency Management, Academic Merit

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EAPSU Award

A merit award for overall excellence in English given by the English Association of Pennsylvania State Universities.

Categories: English, Academic Merit

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Economics Department Endowment

Awarded to declared economics major, with a CGPA of 2.5 and a 3.0 in courses for the major. Preference is given to a junior who has financial need. Income disbursed over two semesters.

Categories: Economics, Junior, Financial Need

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Edith Davis Eve Foundation Scholarship

Awarded to incoming first year students of high academic merit who have financial need.

Categories: Freshman, Academic Merit, Financial Need

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Edna Butler Cohen '27 Mathematics Scholarship

Awarded to an entering female freshman Mathematics major who has demonstrated superior academic excellence. The scholarship may be renewed for up to three additional years if a GPA of 3.0 or higher is maintained and the recipient continues to have a mathematics major.

Categories: Female, Freshman, Mathematics, Academic Merit

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Edna Myers Mathematics Scholarship

Awarded to incoming freshmen majoring in mathematics.

Categories: Freshman, Mathematics

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Edna Rochow Workman Memorial Award

Awarded to a junior or a senior art major for the best painting in oil or related media produced during the academic year.

Categories: Art

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Edward J. Laucks Memorial Sertoma Award

Awarded to students who, in the judgment of the Speech/Drama Department, has achieved excellence in Communications.

Categories: Communications, Academic Merit

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Elisabeth Ruth Cramer Scholarship

Awarded to a student majoring in art education and who demonstrates financial need. The scholarship shall be presented to a first year student and may be renewed as long as that student is in good academic standing and has financial need.

Categories: Art, Financial Need, Freshman

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Elizabeth G. Botdorf Scholarship for English Studies

Awarded to two full-time freshman and/or transfer students majoring in English. The students must volunteer at least 5 hours per semester to the English department. The scholarship is renewable provided the students maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Categories: Freshman, English, Community Service

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Elizabeth H. Aston and Barbara A. Donan Scholarship

Awarded to an incoming, full-time freshman student from Lancaster County in the teacher preparation program in the School of Education. Recipient chosen on the basis of excellence in scholarship (demonstrated by GPA and classes undertaken in high school as well as nationally recognized test scores) and demonstrated financial need.

Categories: Freshman, Lancaster County, Education, Academic Merit

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Elizabeth Smithgall Scholarship

Awarded to students who are ranked in the top 10% of their class, demonstrate financial need, and have a native language other than English.

Categories: Academic Merit, Financial Need, Under-represented

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Ellen Currier Sellers Endowment for Organ Performance

Awarded to an incoming freshman or current university student who is a keyboard major with preference given to music majors/minors studying organ. The scholarship may be renewed providing the student continues to progress in organ study and maintains at least a 3.0 GPA, and remains a music major/minor.

Categories: Freshman, Music

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Elsie Hostetter Award

A bond is presented by the Early Childhood Faculty to an outstanding senior majoring in early childhood education.

Categories: Senior, Early Childhood Education

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Elva W. Biemesderfer Scholarship

Awarded to a student in the Communication and Theatre curriculum with a concentration in Theatre.

Categories: Communications, Theatre

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Elwood J. Finley Award

Presented to an outstanding male and female senior athlete. The award encompasses the career athletic accomplishments of the student.

Categories: Athletics, Senior

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Ermaleen B. Etter Endowment in Special Education

Awarded to a senior student teacher enrolled in the School of Education who has demonstrated professional excellence during his/her student teaching experience with learning disabled children.

Categories: Senior, Special Education

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Ernest and Mary Chamberlin Scholarships

Awarded to students in the Adult Continued Ed program who have earned the highest # of credits up to 90 and who have a QPA of at least 3.8 in their current program of study.

Categories: Adult Continuing Education, Academic Merit

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Esther Herr Bear Award

Awarded to worthy and deserving students who excel in music.

Categories: Music

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Esther Kilheffer Scholarship

Awarded to worthy students as determined by University President or designee.

Categories: Academic Merit

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Esther S. Knaub Scholarship

A scholarship for a worthy York County student, as determined by the appropriate college officials.

Categories: York County

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Ethel Ulrich and Francis Cassel Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to an incoming freshman organ or piano music major at MU. The scholarship may be renewed annually providing the recipient remains in good academic standing, retains a concentration in organ or piano, and fulfills the performance requirements set by the Salem UM Church.

Categories: Music

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Eugene and Dora Andrulonis Endowment

Awarded to orphaned students or students who have financial need, and who are residents of the community of Shenandoah, PA or its vicinity. Award applied to tuition, room and board.

Categories: Financial Need, Orphan

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Eugene Groff-Arthur Hulme Football Endowment

Awarded to a student participating in inter-collegiate football.

Categories: Athletics, Football

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Excellence in Printing Technology Award

An award presented to a senior Industry & Technology major who has completed 90 credits, possesses a QPA of at least 3.0, consistently produces high quality work, displays innovative ideas, and demonstrates outstanding commitment to the printing profession.

Categories: Senior, Industry & Technology, Academic Merit

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Faculty - Student Athletic Committee Awards

Presented to the male and female letter winners who have attained the highest QPA over seven semesters of academic work.

Categories: Academic Merit, Athletics

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Faraday Physics Scholarship

Awarded to two first-time, full-time freshmen pursuing a BS, BA or BSEd in physics. The recipients shall be chosen based on merit as demonstrated by: high school class rank or GPA performance with emphasis on academic performance in mathematics and science courses; standardized test scores (SAT or ACT); and other criteria as determined by the admissions office and the physics department. Financial need may be taken into consideration but shall not be the major criterion.

Categories: Freshman, Physics, Academic Merit

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Francine G. McNairy and Gladys B. McNairy Scholarship for Civic and Community Engagement

Awarded to two under-represented second year students who participate in the University's unpaid internship program focusing on civic engagement and/or community engagement or civic engagement workshops under the auspices of the Civic and Community Engagement Research Project (CCERP), have demonstrated financial need and an academic average of at least 2.5 or its equivalent.

Categories: Under-represented, Financial Need, Community Service, Internship

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Frank R. Heavner Memorial Award

Awarded to the English major with the highest average in at least nine hours of linguistics courses.

Categories: English, Academic Merit

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Franklin R. Thomas '39 Football Scholarship

Awarded to a student who is an entering freshman who will participate in intercollegiate football, has an entering high school GPA of at least 3.0 and demonstrates financial need. The student will receive the scholarship each year he is in good academic standing (as determined by the University) and eligible to participate in intercollegiate football.

Categories: Freshman, Athletics, Football, Financial Need, Academic Merit

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Fred E. Oppenheimer Endowment

Awarded to a freshman Foreign Language major based on academic excellence, dedication to foreign language study and financial need.

Categories: Freshman, Foreign Language, Academic Merit

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Frerichs Family Women's Basketball Scholarship

Awarded to female students who participate on the Millersville University Women's Basketball team.

Categories: Athletics, Basketball, Female

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Fulton Bank Award in Economics

Awarded to a student who, in the judgment of the department, has written the best essay on an aspect of banking.

Categories: Economics

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FW McLaughlin Football Scholarship

Entering freshman are selected based on their potential for achievement in intercollegiate football, upperclassman are selected based on their previous achievement as members of the football team.

Categories: Athletics, Football

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Gail Thomson / Penn Manor Endowment

Awarded annually to an admitted freshman who is a graduate of Penn Manor High School, Millersville, PA, who has demonstrated financial need.

Categories: Freshman, Lancaster County, Financial Need

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Gary W. & Jacqueline Reighard Award for Outstanding Leadership

Awarded for outstanding leadership to a student who has completed at least 60 credits (under unusual circumstances, 30 credits is acceptable), based upon past contributions to MU and potential for future development as a leader. Must have 2.75 QPA.

Categories: Leadership

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Gene A. Carpenter Football Scholarship

Awarded to entering or enrolled student athletes who have established themselves as outstanding intercollegiate football players and have maintained satisfactory academic standing.

Categories: Freshman, Athletics, Football

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Gene Hummel Scholarship

Awarded to a junior education major who is a Lancaster County resident who graduated from a local high school with a passing cumulative quality point average and has financial need.

Categories: Junior, Education, Lancaster County

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Geography Faculty Award

Presented to a geography major who graduates with honors.

Categories: Geography

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George Doherty Memorial Scholarship for Wrestling

Awarded to athletes who established themselves as outstanding wrestlers. Entering freshman selection based on potential for outstanding achievement in intercollegiate wrestling; upperclassmen selection based on previous achievements on wrestling team.

Categories: Athletics, Wrestling

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George F. Stauffer Scholarship

Awarded to a student upon completion of the sophomore or junior year who in the opinion of a faculty committee has demonstrated academic excellence in a physical sciences major.

Categories: Physics, Academic Merit

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Gerald S. Weiss Chemistry Scholarship

Awarded to a chemistry major who has demonstrated financial need and superior academic achievement in CHEM 251: Inorganic Chemistry I, a required course in inorganic chemistry for majors in the ACS certified program leading to the bachelor of science degree in chemistry.

Categories: Chemistry, Academic Merit

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Gertrude Bettle Stoll and Esther Stoll Barlow Lowry Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a junior majoring in Early Childhood Education who has demonstrated caring and sympathetic concern for personal, emotional, and educational needs of young children. The recipient shall possess a QPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need.

Categories: Junior, Early Childhood Education, Academic Merit, Financial Need

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Gladys Cooper Cunningham Scholarship

Awarded to a junior or senior who is most outstanding in Early Childhood Education.

Categories: Early Childhood Education, Academic Merit

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Glenn M. Flegal '54 Wrestling Scholarship

Awarded to an incoming freshman with a proven wrestling record & who will participate in the MU wrestling program. If no freshman is available then the student must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.0 or better & be a MU wrestler.

Categories: Freshman, Athletics, Wrestling

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Gospel Choir Service Award

Student who has two or more years of service to the Gospel Choir.

Categories: Music

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Governor's School for Excellence Scholarship

Government School Participants; minimum top 10% of graduating class or 1170 SAT combined M/V.

Categories: Academic Merit

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Gray H. and Ellen C. Sellers Merit Scholarship in Business Administration

Awarded to a junior, majoring in business administration who has successfully completed 90 or more credit hours prior to the semester to which the award is credited. Decisions upon who will be awarded the scholarship will be determined by the University President or his/her designee, based upon performance in previous course work and extra-curricular activity related to business administration.

Categories: Junior, Business Administration, Academic Merit, Community Service

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Greek Council Scholarship

Awarded to entering freshmen. Used to encourage high school students with high academic standards and participation in extracurricular activities to attend Millersville University.

Categories: Freshman, Academic Merit

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Guy Kurtz Bard Award

Awarded to a senior for outstanding ability in political science & history. The award is made to a history major in even-numbered years and to a political science major in odd-numbered years.

Categories: Senior, Political Science, History

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Harold Vinson Jr. Scholarship

Awarded annually to a football player who exhibits spiritual well-being, athletic ability, concern for others and an exemplary living style. Recipient selected by the MU football staff.

Categories: Athletics, Football

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Harold W. and Miriam W. Shaar String Award

Awarded to a sophomore or junior music education student who has demonstrated progress in the playing of a string instrument, shown an interest in the teaching of strings; and contributed to the musical enrichment of the University.

Categories: Music

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Harry A. '65 and Carolyn J. Lohss Physics Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time student pursuing a BA, BS or BSEd in physics. If the recipient is a freshman, that individual must be in the top 20% of her or his high school class or have a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and show evidence of strong science and mathematics skills demonstrated by class work and standardized tests. æIf awarded to other than a freshman, the recipient must have a CGPA of 3.0 or greater on a 4.0 scale.Financial need may be considered in selecting the recipient, but it is not to be the primary factor.

Categories: Physics, Academic Merit

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Harry E. Canter Statistics Award

Awarded to a junior or senior Mathematics or Computer Science major who has shown the most outstanding performance in statistics. The recipient is chosen by a vote of the entire department.

Categories: Mathematics, Computer Science

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Harry Symons Business Administration Scholarship

Awarded to a student majoring in Business Administration, who has a 3.2 high school academic average and a record of community service.

Categories: Business Administration, Academic Merit, Community Service

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Hazel Jackson Scholarship

Awarded annually to an African-American student who demonstrates financial need and is in good academic standing majoring in Secondary Education Language Arts or the Humanities Program. Preference is given to students from Lancaster County.

Categories: African-American, Financial Need, Education, Lancaster County

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Hazel Rork Schmuck Alumni Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time secondary education major with an overall 3.0 GPA who has completed 30 credit hours and no more than 60 prior to the fall semester in which the award is made.

Categories: Education

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Helen C. Riso / Commuting Students Association Scholarship

Awarded to a commuting student who best demonstrates financial need, satisfactory academic performance and noteworthy service to the Commuting Student Association.

Categories: Financial Need, Commuter

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Helen R. Metzler Undergraduate and Graduate Reading Awards

Awarded to an elementary education major and a graduate student who completed their Reading Specialist certification who has an interest in reading and has shown excellence in classroom performance and knowledge of reading techniques. Must have completed all certification courses at MU.

Categories: Elementary Education, Graduate Student, Academic Merit

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Helen Spahr Walker '43 Elementary Education Scholarship

Awarded to an elementary education major, in good academic standing who has passed the Praxis I and received the required clearances (Act 34, Act 151 and FBI record check). The scholarship may be renewed up to three years providing the student remains within the major in good academic standing.

Categories: Elementary Education, Academic Merit

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Henry J. Kauffman Award in Metal Technology

Awarded to a senior Industry and Technology Student who, in the opinion of the Industry and Technology faculty, has attained distinguished achievement in metal technology.

Categories: Senior, Industry & Technology

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Henry J. Rutherford Memorial Award

Awarded to a junior or senior who has been constructively involved in environmental action and environmental enrichment activities.

Categories: Environment

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HomeTowne Heritage Bank Endowment

Awarded to an entering student in the Bank's service area with first preference to employees and their families of HomeTowne Heritage Bank. Scholarship selection will be based on academic average and community activities.

Categories: Academic Merit, Community Service

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Hugh O'Brien Youth (HOBY) Foundation Scholarship

Awarded to an incoming freshman who participated in the Hoby youth program and ranks in top 10% of graduating class or 1170 SAT combined.

Categories: Freshman, Academic Merit

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ILIFFE / McCaskey Scholarship

Awarded for a two semester period to first year, independent undergraduate, full or half-time student who is entering higher education or returning to school. The recipient must have properly matriculated, with preference to a woman pursuing a degree. Chosen recipients will have limited access to conventional routes for obtaining student aid. This scholarship is intended to launch a non-traditional student's studies.

Categories: Non-traditional Student

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Institute of Management Accountants Managerial Accounting Award

Awarded by the Lancaster chapter of the National Association of Accountants to a graduating senior who has completed at least 18 semester hours in accounting. Also based on their senior thesis and academic achievement.

Categories: Senior, Accounting

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Instrument Society of America Central Keystone Section Outstanding Student

Awarded to a junior or senior industry and technology student who possesses a QPA of at least 3.0 and is committed to specializing in and demonstrating outstanding performance in Transportation / Energy / Power.

Categories: Industry & Technology, Academic Merit

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International Studies Faculty Award

Awarded to a graduating senior with a major in international studies with a GPA of at least 3.0 who has demonstrated a commitment to international studies.

Categories: Senior, International Studies, Academic Merit

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Irene Seadle German Section Award

Awarded to a senior German major who, in the judgment of the German Section of the Department of Foreign Languages, has done excellent work in German studies and contributed significant service to the German section.

Categories: Senior, Foreign Language, German, Academic Merit

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Isaac F. Seiverling / Charles A. Rutter Scholarship in Mathematics

Awarded to an entering freshman whose declared major is Mathematics or Mathematics Education. Selection is based primarily on previous academic performance and secondarily on the basis of financial need. Renewable for 8 semesters or until graduation.

Categories: Freshman, Mathematics, Academic Merit

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J. Elvin Brenner 1909 Education Scholarship

Awarded to a rising sophomore majoring in Education with first preference to an emphasis on Secondary Education. The recipient will have a CGPA ranging from 2.5 to 3.25 and will be a middle income student, qualifying for financial need. The scholarship may be renewed for two additional years provided the recipient maintains a minimum 2.5 CGPA.

Categories: Sophmore, Education, Financial Need

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J. Henry Keneagy Scholarship

Awarded to an entering freshman who has registered as a full-time student and has declared an intention to participate in inter-collegiate athletics, with the exception of football, and has potential for outstanding achievement.

Categories: Freshman, Athletics, Academic Merit

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J. Richard Steinmetz Technology Teaching Award

Awarded to a technology education senior who in the judgment of the Industrial and Technology faculty has high potential to become a successful teacher, as evidenced by outstanding performance in student teaching and excellence in professional technical areas.

Categories: Senior, Industry & Technology, Academic Merit

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Jackson Memorial Scholarship

Awarded annually to a graduate of Hempfield H.S who completed junior year & attained distinguished achievement in Elementary Education. If no Hempfield graduate is eligible, award to highest ranking Elementary Education major from a H.S in Lancaster County.

Categories: Elementary Education, Lancaster County, Academic Merit

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Jacqueline Long French Scholarship Endowment

Awarded to an upper class student who has demonstrated interest in the study of the French language, culture, history, or art and has a minimum 3.0 GPA with demonstrated financial need. First preference will be given to a student who is majoring in French; second preference to a student who is a French minor. If a student who meets the above criteria cannot be found, the award will be made to a student with a minimum of 2.5 GPA who has successfully completed at least three French courses at the 200-level and above and/or plans to study abroad in France or in a French-speaking country.

Categories: French, Foreign Language

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James C. Atty Memorial Scholarship

Awarded annually to a student enrolled in the Counselor Education Program and selected by the department on the basis of need for financial aid and potential as a counselor.

Categories: Financial Need, Counseling

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James E. Koken Science Scholarship

Awarded to a student enrolled in chemistry who has completed at least 55 credits at MU by the end of the semester in which the scholarship is awarded. If a chemistry student does not meet the criteria second preference is to Science Education major, third preference to a science major.

Categories: Chemistry

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James E. Treasure Memorial Football Scholarship

Awarded to an incoming freshman, of good academic high school preparation and who will participate in intercollegiate football. The student will receive the scholarship each year he is in good academic standing and eligible to participate in football.

Categories: Freshman, Athletics, Football

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James Ebbert '41 Endowment

Awarded to two incoming freshmen students demonstrating financial need with a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 and in teacher preparation in the School of Education. First preference for the scholarship is to a student from the PA Migrant Education program, and then to a student participating in the Color of Teaching mentorship program. If the above intentions cannot be met the scholarship may be awarded to an entering freshman of an under-represented population within all of teacher education.

Categories: Freshman, Financial Need, Education, Under-represented

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James Hale Steinman Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time undergraduate in good academic standing with a GPA of at least a 3.0 and who has completed 15 -100 credits, for outstanding contributions to campus communications and electronic media and indicates intention to continue to serve in a capacity that will advance campus communications.

Categories: Academic Merit, Communications

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James Hamilton & Lucretia Boyd Hartzell Piano Award

Awarded to a senior or junior piano student who possesses extraordinary talent, has shown considerable progress, and has contributed to the musical enrichment of the college community. Recipient will be chosen by the Music Department Faculty.

Categories: Music

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James Hughes Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to an incoming freshman from the city of Philadelphia who has financial need.

Categories: Freshman, Financial Need, Philadelphia

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Janet Wood Memorial Fund

Awarded to graduate and undergraduate students (may be part-time) enrolled as an Education Major and/or seeking Teacher Certification. Recipients must have a 3.5 QPA obtained advanced professional standing or admission to degree candidacy.

Categories: Education, Academic Merit

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Jay B. Niesley '73 Memorial Student Leadership Award

Awarded for outstanding leadership to a student or students with at least 45 completed credits and a QPA of 2.5, and shall be based upon student(s) contributions to MU and the potential for future development as a leader. Financial need is not a consideration.

Categories: Leadership

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Jean - Paul Levy Endowment

Will be used for financial aid for a student in the summer French Institute.

Categories: Financial Need, Foreign Language, French, Graduate Student

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John A. Pucillo Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a student who has participated in intercollegiate athletics at Millersville for at least two years and who has attained a GPA of at least 2.0 or higher upon completion of 60 credits.

Categories: Athletics

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John and Renee Genbauffe O'Leary Endowment in Science Education

Awarded to a student majoring in the Early Childhood program with a concentration in Science. Student is selected on academic performance, however weighted significantly by the student's record of extra-curricular/community service, and financial need.

Categories: Education, Academic Merit

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John C. Ursprung Award

Awarded to a member of the TOUCHSTONE staff for leadership abilities in raising the journalistic quality of the yearbook.

Categories: Yearbook, Leadership

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John Charles Falck Scholarship for Academic Excellence

Awarded for academic excellence and good character to an undergraduate student as determined by the Director of Financial Aid. Renewable each year that the student maintains a passing academic average.

Categories: Academic Merit

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John David Neider Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a student who has made a significant contribution to the success of the performing arts at Millersville University in the area of drama and/or music, is a member of the junior class, has maintained a GPA of at least 2.0.

Categories: Junior, Music, Theatre

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John Frederick Steinman Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time undergraduate in good academic standing with a GPA of at least a 3.0 and who has completed 15 -100 credits, for outstanding contributions to campus communications and electronic media and indicates intention to continue to serve in a capacity that will advance campus communications.

Categories: Academic Merit, Communications

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John Huzzard Graduate Merit Award

Awarded annually for the best graduate research paper in English.

Categories: Graduate Student, English

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John K. Harley / Grace W. Evans Award

Presented to a student who has maintained the highest standing in scholarship and deportment during both their junior and senior year, who is of high moral character and is of exemplary habits.

Categories: Academic Merit

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John Mentzer Award in Special Education

Awarded to a junior who is enrolled in the certification program in special education and has demonstrated potential for becoming an outstanding teacher.

Categories: Junior, Special Education

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John Van Horn Memorial Award for Applied Physics

Awarded annually to a senior physics major who demonstrates outstanding ability in applied physics.

Categories: Senior, Physics

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Johnson Scholarship

Awarded to a rising junior or senior student (having earned a minimum of 60 credits) in the teacher preparation program in the School of Education. First preference is for a student from an under-represented population whose intention is to teach in an urban setting as demonstrated by participation in a program focused on teaching in an urban educational environment. If such intention cannot be met, the scholarship maybe awarded to any student from an under-represented population in the School of Education. The Recipient will be chosen on the basis of excellence in scholarship and leadership as demonstrated by participation in school and community activities. Financial need will also be a consideration. Should a junior student be selected this scholarship may be renewed provided that the criteria continue to be successfully met.

Categories: Junior, Senior, Under-represented, Education, Financial Need

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Joseph Anthony & Linda Ryan Caputo Award in Chemistry

Awarded to an incoming chemistry major based on merit as demonstrated by class rank performance, SAT score, and other criteria as recommended by the Admissions Office.

Categories: Freshman, Chemistry, Academic Merit

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Joseph E. Walker American History Scholarship

Awarded to a junior who has indicated an intent to teach American History on an elementary, secondary, or college level. Next priority would be given to a junior who is majoring in history who excels in American History. This would include applied history majors.

Categories: Junior, History, Education

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Joseph P. and Marianne S. ’70, M’74 Nolt Family Scholarship

Awarded as tuition for thesis credit courses (up to 6 credits) and as a grant to support applied research associated with that same thesis. Thesis credit courses for the tuition portion may include thesis-related independent study courses.  Research grant projects are to be of an applied and scholarly nature, with an intended outcome of original, practical contribution to the field of education.   The initial recipient will be a rising junior with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 pursuing an education degree in early childhood or middle level education although that may be expanded to additional candidates after the first year. Financial need may be considered but is not a required criterion.  First preference is to a qualifying male student.

Categories: Male, Education, Financial Need, Junior

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Kathlyn Houlahan Kodaly Music Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time entering freshman who has chosen to major in music education. Recipient will be chosen on the basis of performance excellence in musical skills and/or talent as demonstrated in their audition.

Categories: Freshman, Music, Financial Need

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Keever Biology Research Scholarship

Awarded to train MU students in the method and values of scientific research. The student should be an undergraduate biology major and preference is given to those concentrating in botany.

Categories: Biology

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Keith Ranck / Ralph and Judy Anttonen / WIXQ Award

Awarded to a student with up to 90 credits passed at the end of the spring semester, who is a member of the WIXQ staff and who has worked at WIXQ for at least one semester and anticipates continuing to work at the station for the duration of the award. The award may be renewed based on continued service and leadership activity.

Categories: Radio

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Kurtz & Mary AC Mock Memorial Scholarship

Recipient must: be female, enrolled in the elementary supervisor certificate program, possess either a bachelor's or master's degree from MU, have a min. 3.0 GPA, & demonstrate superior leadership qualities.

Categories: Female, Academic Merit, Education

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Lancaster-Lebanon Reading Council Award

Presented to an Elementary Education / Reading Area of Interest student who has done outstanding work in the area of reading education.

Categories: Elementary Education

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Landis Family International Scholarship

Awarded to a first year, first time international student coming to Millersville University using a student visa (or current US requirements at the time), who demonstrates successful completion of secondary education in their home country and/or provides documentation of successful completion of mandated national exams.The recipient will be proficient in the English Language as determined by standardized tests (SAT/ACT/TOEFL as examples).The scholarship is non-renewable and will be offered to a student who demonstrates financial need.

Categories: International Student, Academic Merit, Financial Need

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Laura B. Doering Library Service Award

Awarded to senior student library workers who have demonstrated exceptional commitment on the job.

Categories: Senior, Library

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Laurene Cassady Auker Scholarship

Awarded to students demonstrating financial need.

Categories: Financial Need

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Leah Fudem Photographic Service Award

Presented to two students for outstanding photographic service to the Snapper or the Touchstone.

Categories: Photography

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Lee E. and Laura H. Boyer Award

Awarded to two seniors: one who is a Computer Science major excelling in Mathematics and one who is a Mathematics major excelling in Computer Science.

Categories: Senior, Computer Science, Mathematics

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Leo Ascher Music Award

Awarded to the undergraduate music major who has best developed a musical composition based on one of Leo Ascher's original themes.

Categories: Music

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Liselotte R. Wehrheim Scholarship in Nursing

Awarded a scholarship to a non-traditional nursing student who, having completed a registered nursing program elsewhere enrolls at Millersville University with the intent to receive a Bachelor of Science degree and practice nursing upon graduation. Eligible applicants are to have unusual or special circumstances affecting the completion of their education, such as simultaneously supporting or caring for his/her parents, children or a spouse.

Categories: Non-traditional Student, Nursing

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Louis & Margarete Koppel Award in European History

Awarded to a graduating senior who excels in the study of European History.

Categories: Senior, History, Academic Merit

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Louis & Margarete Koppel Award in German Language and Literature

Awarded to a senior-level American student with a major in German language and literature who has demonstrated excellence in this academic field.

Categories: Senior, Foreign Language, German, Academic Merit

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Louis Vyner Performance Award

Awarded to a full-time music major who has been selected by an Audition Committee of the Music Department on the basis of outstanding performance in the field of music and demonstrated academic excellence.

Categories: Music, Academic Merit

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Lt. Col. Jo Ann Cashman Scholarship Endowment

Awarded to a student enrolled in a nursing curriculum and in good academic standing. Preference may be given, but is not limited to, students who are in financial need.

Categories: Nursing, Academic Merit

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Luelle Hamilton Scholarship in NSG

Awarded to a Master's degree candidate in nursing who will be pursuing multi-disciplined alternative methods of healing including the use of herbs. Recipient named by the Department of Nursing.

Categories: Graduate Student, Nursing

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M.R. Hoover Scholarship in Reading

Awarded to one rising senior with a concentration in Reading within the School of Education based upon prior performance within the Reading concentration and any extra-curricular activities related to that concentration. Selection is not to be based upon financial need.

Categories: Senior, Education

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Margaret K. Shenk Nursing Scholarship

Awarded to nursing students from Lancaster County who successfully complete two semesters of the nursing degree program. Financial need shall be considered.

Categories: Nursing, Lancaster County, Financial Need

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Margaret V. Farster and James R. Farster Scholarship

Awarded to an incoming freshman student who is majoring in Mathematics Secondary Education who has financial need. This scholarship will be renewable for an additional three years based upon successful academics and continuance in the major.

Categories: Freshman, Female, Education, Mathematics

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Margie L. Ranck Award

Granted at the end of the junior year for outstanding intellectual attainment, good character, and an interest in Bible study.

Categories: Junior

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Marion G. Foster Award

Awarded to a junior majoring in social work who best exemplifies those qualities of Marion G. Foster - dedication to the social work profession, a genuine respect for people, and has demonstrated academic excellence under extraordinary circumstances.

Categories: Junior, Social Work, Academic Merit

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Mark E. Stine Scholastic Attainment Award

Awarded to a senior and a junior who have pursued higher education primarily on a part-time basis, under unusual responsibilities and/or difficulties.

Categories: Non-traditional Student

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Martin and Anna Zimmerman Kondor Award

Awarded to a graduating senior in Elementary Education with a GPA of 3.35, excellence in student teaching experience, outstanding personal and professional characteristics, and dedication to teaching.

Categories: Senior, Elementary Education, Academic Merit

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Mary McGrann Endowment Fund

Endowment to assist deaf or hearing impaired students who, in the opinion of the selection committee, has demonstrated academic ability and financial need. Preference given to Lancaster County students.

Categories: Academic Merit, Financial Need, Lancaster County, Deaf/Hearing Impaired

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Maryann Kitson Raspen Scholarship in Women's Athletics

Awarded to an entering female freshman who has registered as a full-time student and has declared an intention to participate in athletics. The recipient shall be chosen on the basis of potential for outstanding achievement in intercollegiate athletics.

Categories: Freshman, Female, Athletics

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MEDAL Fund Academic Scholarships

Established by MU employees and awarded to incoming freshman on the basis of academic merit.

Categories: Freshman, Academic Merit

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MEDAL Fund Athletic Scholarships

Established by MU employees & awarded to athletes who have potential for outstanding achievement in intercollegiate football, wrestling, men's or women's basketball. Recipients must meet all requirements for admission or be full-time students in good academic standing.

Categories: Athletics, Football, Wrestling, Basketball

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Men's Basketball Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to athletes who have potential for outstanding achievement in men's intercollegiate basketball. Recipients must meet all requirements for admission or be full-time students in satisfactory academic standing.

Categories: Athletics, Basketball

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Mervin W. Hess Scholarship

Awarded to a student(s) interested in a health profession career or a teaching career in math or science, who has a minimum high school average of 3.0 or higher and demonstrated financial need. Scholarship is renewable for four years as long as the student(s) maintains an overall academic average of 3.0.

Categories: Healthcare, Financial Need, Academic Merit

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Michael K. and Neysa M. Callahan Endowed Scholarship

Awarded to an entering or transfer student who is a child or spouse of a Benchmark Construction Company, Inc. employee. Scholarship selection will be based on academic average and community involvement. The scholarship is renewable for a maximum of three additional academic years provided the student maintains a GPA of 3.0 or greater.

Categories: Academic Merit, Community Service

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Michael W. Eisenberger Choir Award

Awarded to a senior choir member. Recipient must be elected by choir members and exhibit leadership, musical ability, and friendliness.

Categories: Music, Senior

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Mike Stone Wrestling Scholarship

Student must be in good academic standing and be eligible to compete athletically. This award will remain with the student until graduation.

Categories: Athletics, Wrestling

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Millersville University Alumni Association Athletic Scholarship

Awarded to one male and one female athlete who participates in NCAA recognized sports at MU. Students must be full-time, maintain an overall GPA of 3.0, passed 24 credits but no more than 60 credits.

Categories: Athletics, Academic Merit

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Millersville University Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship

Awarded to an incoming freshman who has ranked in the top 10% of his/her high school class and has an outstanding record of extracurricular activities and leadership.

Categories: Freshman, Academic Merit

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Millersville University Alumni Association Scholarship

Awarded to the student with the highest QPA who has earned more than 57 but less than 72 credits upon completion of the spring semester.

Categories: Academic Merit

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Millersville University Business Associates Scholarship

Awarded to female(s) non-traditional student(s) from Lancaster County enrolled in the Professional Training and Education Program. Students must be financially independent and have a documented financial need.

Categories: Female, Non-traditional Student, Lancaster County, Financial Need

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Minnie Patton Stayman Foundation Scholarship

Awarded to incoming first year students of high academic merit who have financial need.

Categories: Freshman, Academic Merit, Financial Need

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Music Department Foundation Scholarship

Awarded to freshmen.

Categories: Freshman, Music

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Music Faculty Award

A bond and certificate donated annually by the Music Faculty to the outstanding graduate in music education. The winners name and graduation date are engraved on a plaque in the foyer of Lyte Auditorium.

Categories: Music, Senior

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Nadine Thomas Journalism Scholarship

Awarded to female 3rd or 4th year journalism student. The recipient is selected by the faculty of the English Department.

Categories: Female, English

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Nancy Zakrewski Groff Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a freshman student entering the University, based on prior academic performance in high school. There is no restriction upon major field of study.

Categories: Freshman, Academic Merit

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NE Shoemaker Biology Teaching Scholarship

To be awarded to the sophomore Biology Secondary Education major with the highest QPA.

Categories: Sophomore, Education, Academic Merit

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Neimeyer Hodgson Student Research Grant

Awarded to any student attending MU in pursuit of the baccalaureate degree is eligible to apply for the grant.

Categories: Research

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Nicholas Stephens Memorial Endowment

Awarded to an incoming freshman from the School District of Lancaster. Recipients selected by the Director of Financial Aid, based upon financial need. Scholarship may be renewed for 7 additional semesters provided the recipient maintains acceptable academic standing.

Categories: Freshman, Lancaster County, Financial Need

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Non-Traditional Student Scholarship (Lembo)

Awarded for a two semester period to independent, undergraduate, full or part-time student(s) who are returning to school and have completed 15 credit hours at MU and have demonstrated financial need.

Categories: Financial Need, Non-traditional Student

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ODE Economics Research Award

Awarded to an economics major who demonstrates academic excellence through economic research by presenting the best research paper at a research conference, symposium, seminar or poster session.

Categories: Economics

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Paul and Caroline Beideman Honors Scholarship

Awarded to two to four students in the Honors College selected on academic merit, significant community involvement and/or financial need. Any unspent spending dollars not awarded in scholarship will be used to support the ñBeideman Alumni Mentorsî program.

Categories: Honors College, Financial Need, Community Service

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Paul H. Nichols Scholarship

Awarded to a junior Earth Sciences major for motivation and academic excellence.

Categories: Junior, Earth Sciences, Academic Merit

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Paul W. Eshelman Memorial Scholarship

Awarded annually to a junior Industry and Technology student for excellence in woodworking. Scholarship is to be paid upon the student's enrollment for the second semester of the senior year.

Categories: Junior, Industry & Technology, Academic Merit

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Pennsylvania Bandmaster's Association Award

Awarded to an incoming freshman music major who excels in the major performance of a band instrument.

Categories: Freshman, Music

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Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants Award

Presented to a graduating senior who through high academic performance in accounting, participation in the co-curricular activities of the business administration program has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the profession of accounting.

Categories: Senior, Accounting

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Phi Delta Kappa / Excellence in Student Teaching Award

Awarded each semester to a MU student teacher who demonstrates excellence in student teaching.

Categories: Education

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Phi Sigma Pi Award

Granted to a member of the graduating class for outstanding qualities of leadership, character, and service to the University.

Categories: Senior, Leadership

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Phi Sigma Pi Joseph M. and Dorothy M. Torchia Scholarship

Awarded annually to a member of Sigma Chapter, Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity, who has demonstrated high scholarship, outstanding leadership, and all-around service to the fraternity.

Categories: Greek Life, Community Service, Academic Merit

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Philadelphia Alumni Award

Awarded to a technology education major who demonstrates the best qualities of a technology teacher as recommended by the Industry and Technology faculty.

Categories: Industry & Technology

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Philip C. and Karen Ashkar Murley '63 Scholarship

Awarded as tuition to an entering, full-time freshman from Pennsylvania who has chosen to major in either mathematics or physics.Recipient is chosen on the basis of excellence in scholarship (demonstrated by GPA and classes undertaken as well as nationally recognized test scores) and leadership potential (demonstrated by participation in school and community activities).Financial need may be taken into consideration but shall not be a major criterion.The scholarship may be renewed for the sophomore year with an earned total of 30 credits, a GPA of 3.3 or higher and continued participation in university and/or community activities.

Categories: Freshman, Mathematics, Physics, Academic Merit

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Phillip Ressler - Comcast Cable Memorial Scholarship

Awarded annually to a sophomore (entering junior year) from Lancaster County with a core curriculum in Political Science who demonstrates service to community and financial need.

Categories: Sophomore, Lancaster County, Political Science, Community Service, Financial Need

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Polymer Education Undergraduate Award

Awarded to a chemistry or chemical engineering major who has at least a GPA of 3.4 and who has outstanding performance in a two semester organic chemistry course sequence.

Categories: Chemistry, Academic Merit

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Predmore - Cornogg Scholarship

Awarded to a rising junior or senior majoring in Geography who demonstrates a strong commitment to the discipline of Geography, with first preference to a student with an interest in land planning. The recipient must be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, demonstrates financial need. Renewable in the subsequent year.

Categories: Geography, Financial Need

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Presser Foundation Scholarship

Awarded by the Presser Foundation to rising seniors on the bases of merit and achievement.

Categories: Senior, Academic Merit, Financial Need

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PSECU Scholarship

Awarded to students in good academic standing and who have financial need and who are members of the Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union (PSECU).

Categories: Financial Need

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Psychology Club Award

Awarded to senior psychology majors for outstanding interest & enthusiasm in psychology, service to department, and scholarship. Must have 3.0 GPA or higher.

Categories: Senior, Psychology, Academic Merit

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Psychology Department Awards / Outstanding Junior Psychology Major Awards

Awarded to outstanding junior psychology majors from a fund established by the faculty of the Psychology Department. Recipients must have overall QPAs of 3.5 or above and psychology QPAs of 3.75 or above.

Categories: Junior, Psychology, Academic Merit

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Psychology Department Awards / Outstanding Senior Psychology Major Awards

Awards presented to outstanding senior psychology majors from a fund established by the faculty of the Psychology Department.

Categories: Senior, Psychology

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Rachel Carson Biology Field Course Scholarships

Awarded to at least two students for field biology courses that require residence at a site other than Millersville University. Recipients must be in good academic standing overall (i.e., at least 2.00 QPA) and within their academic major, and pursuing a BA, BS or BSE in the sciences or mathematics. Although preference may be given to students in the marine biology option, students with majors in other areas of biology, other sciences or mathematics at Millersville University are encouraged to apply.Financial need may be considered but it is not the deciding factor in selection.

Categories: Biology, Research

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Ralph J. Hyson Memorial Award

Awarded to senior French majors considered by the department to be outstanding in the field of French studies.

Categories: Senior, Foreign Language, French

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Ratzlaff Scholarship Fund

Awarded to an incoming biology major. The scholarship may be renewed for the student's four-year progress through the university if the student remains a biology major and maintains a QPA of 3.0 or greater. After awarded for the incoming freshman year, the scholarship may be renewed for three additional years.

Categories: Biology, Freshman, Academic Merit

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Rettew Associates Scholarship in Geology

Awarded to an outstanding student majoring in Earth Sciences (Geology) with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Categories: Academic Merit, Earth Sciences

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Richard and Elaine Blouse Scholarship

Awarded to a student majoring in Business Administration, who has a minimum 3.5 high school academic average and a record of community service. The scholarship is renewable for no more than four years and the student must maintain a minimum academic average of 3.0. Financial need may be taken into consideration in awarding the scholarship.

Categories: Business Administration, Community Service, Academic Merit

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Richard C. Keller Award in American History

Awarded to a senior student who has shown excellence in the study of American history.

Categories: Senior, History

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Richard C. Todd Scholarship

Awarded to entering freshmen based upon their potential for outstanding achievement in the intercollegiate basketball program. Upperclassmen may be selected for the scholarship based on their achievements as members of the MU basketball team.

Categories: Freshman, Athletics, Basketball

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Richard G. Kokat / Andrei Georgescu Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to an incoming freshman in Computer Science, based upon both merit and financial need.

Categories: Freshman, Computer Science, Academic Merit, Financial Need

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Richard J. Hess Memorial Scholarship in Psychology

Awarded to a rising senior in psychology, with good academic standing.

Categories: Senior, Psychology

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Richard S. Levandusky '58 Technology Education Scholarship

Awarded to a first year student majoring in Technical Education and distributed equally between the first and second semester. First preference to a student from Eastern Lebanon County High School, secondly from Pennsylvania, otherwise at the discretion of the Technology Education Department's freshman award committee.

Categories: Industry & Technology, Freshman

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Richard Sasin Endowed Scholarship in Chemistry

Awarded annually to a student enrolled in the Chemistry curriculum & who is in good academic standing. Also based on financial need and/or participation in intercollegiate sports.

Categories: Chemistry, Financial Need, Athletics

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Richard W. Stewart Scholarship

Awarded to an incoming freshman who is the child of an R.R. Donnelly employee (located in Lancaster) to attend Millersville University as a full-time undergraduate student to achieve a baccalaureate degree.

Categories: Freshman, Lancaster County

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Robert & Darlene Ford Endowment

Awarded to a graduating senior from Penn Manor High School.

Categories: Freshman, Lancaster County

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Robert & Darlene Ford Merit Scholarship in Geography

Awarded to a student enrolled in the Geography curriculum who has completed a minimum of 75 credits at MU by the semester prior to when the award is given and have attained a minimum 3.2 overall QPA.

Categories: Geography, Academic Merit

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Robert Elder Business Administration Scholarship

Awarded to a rising junior who is a business administration major demonstrating a strong commitment to the discipline and with first preference to a student with an interest in management. Student must be in good academic standing and have demonstrated financial need.

Categories: Junior, Business Administration, Financial Need

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Robert F., Louise G., and Joan M. Williams Scholarship

Awarded to a junior Education student concentrating in history based on prior academic performance. The student should best exemplify the love of learning, courage, determination, honesty, and a sense of humor. Financial need is not a criterion.

Categories: Junior, Education, History, Academic Merit

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Robert L. Jones '61 Soccer Award

Awarded to a male or female soccer player who exemplifies the best tradition of the scholar-athlete, is in good academic standing with a CPGA of 2.75 or greater, and who demonstrates leadership, teamwork and service to the university or broader community.

Categories: Athletics, Soccer

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Robert L. Slabinski Scholarship

Awarded to a student(s) participating in intercollegiate women's basketball, and with a minimum academic average of 2.5, and having 60 or more academic credit hours.

Categories: Female, Athletics, Junior

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Robert S. & Helen R. Metzler Endowment in Elementary Education

Awarded to a student enrolled in the Elementary Education curriculum who has completed 45 credits at Millersville University. Chosen by the department on the basis of financial need and exceptional potential as a elementary teacher.

Categories: Elementary Education, Financial Need

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Robert V. and Virginia K. Brown Scholarship in Industrial Technology

Awarded to a rising sophomore majoring in Tech Ed or Industrial Technology. The scholarship may be renewed for four additional semesters providing the student maintains a 3.2 QPA.

Categories: Sophomore, Industry & Technology

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Ronald E. Sykes Artist-Teacher Award

Awarded to the art education student teacher who has achieved the highest QPA based on 30 or more semester hours of art courses taken at MU. Selection is made from the three most outstanding art student teachers of the year.

Categories: Art, Education

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ROTC Distinguished Military Graduate Award

Awarded to Senior cadets who display outstanding qualities of leadership, high moral character, noteworthy academic achievement, and exceptional aptitude for military service.

Categories: Academic Merit, Senior, ROTC

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Roy and Mary Garden Gamber - Helen L. Koontz Awards in Education

Awarded to two education majors (junior or senior status) who have demonstrated a commitment to a career in teaching. One award must be directed to a candidate committed to elementary education.

Categories: Education, Academic Merit

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Roy Lutz Winters Foreign Language Scholarship

Presented to an incoming freshman with an outstanding high school record in foreign language who elects to major in foreign language or choose foreign language as part of double major.

Categories: Freshman, Foreign Language

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Russell C. Hughes English Scholarship

Awarded to two incoming freshman students majoring in English for a period of time each is in good academic standing & majoring in English at MU. Students must have a minimum academic average of 3.0 & have a history of participation in HS publications.

Categories: Freshman, English, Academic Merit

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Ruth Fox Wilkinson Award

Awarded to a graduating senior who has attained the highest average in Elementary & Early Childhood Education courses.

Categories: Senior, Elementary Education

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Sandra A. Yeager, Ph.D. Chemistry Scholarship

Awarded to a chemistry major with at least 30 credits passed, a CGPA between 2.75 and 3.25 and with demonstrated financial need. The scholarship may be received more than once.

Categories: Chemistry, Financial Need

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Search for Excellence Scholarship

Awarded to an incoming freshmen for academic achievement. Minimum top 10% of class or combined SAT of 1100. Renewable annually to those who maintain satisfactory academic standards.

Categories: Freshman, Academic Merit

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Shawn R. Kelly '06 Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to one secondary education major admitted to APS (Advanced professional studies) intending to teach history/social studies , in good academic standing and with financial need. First preference is for a male student.

Categories: Education, Financial Need

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Shorty Hitchcock Memorial Wrestling Scholarship

To be awarded to a student with financial need, who is in good academic standing, and who is a wrestler. The recipient must actively participate in the wrestling program the year the award is received.

Categories: Financial Need, Wrestling, Athletics

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SNAPPER Advisor's Award

Awarded by the former editor for the best overall writing.

Categories: Snapper

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SNAPPER Distinguished Service Award

Given to members of the Snapper staff for outstanding service.

Categories: Snapper

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SNAPPER Editor's Choice Award

Awarded by the former editor for the best overall writing by a staff member.

Categories: Snapper

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SNAPPER Headliner Award

Awarded to a member of the Snapper staff for excellent service during the year.

Categories: Snapper

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Social Work Faculty Award

Awarded presented annually to a senior Social Work major for academic excellence.

Categories: Senior, Social Work, Academic Merit

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Social Work Organization Award

Awarded to a senior social work major for service to the organization, the University, and the community. Recipient must have attained a cumulative QPA of at least 3.0.

Categories: Senior, Social Work, Community Service, Academic Merit

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Society for the Advancement of Management Award

Awarded to a junior or senior who has maintained at least a 3.0 QPA and exhibited outstanding management potential through participation in co-curricular activities in business administration.

Categories: Academic Merit, Business Administration

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Sociology / Anthropology Department Research Award

Awarded to students majoring in sociology / anthropology who are engaged in a department-sponsored research project or who presented the results of a project off-campus at a professional conference. The students must have a 3.0 GA or higher. Priority is given to seniors in the major.

Categories: Sociology/Anthropology, Research, Senior, Academic Merit

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Sociology / Anthropology Department Senior Awards for Excellence

Awarded to graduating seniors who have achieved excellent grades, undertaken honors theses or other independent research projects and contributed to the department, the University and the community through leadership and service.

Categories: Senior, Academic Merit, Research, Leadership

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Sport Management Graduate Faculty Award

Presented to the outstanding graduate sport management student based on academic excellence.

Categories: Graduate Student, Academic Merit, Sport Management

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Steven A. Walker Memorial Award

Awarded to one or more junior or senior Spanish majors who, in the judgment of the Spanish section of the Foreign Language Department, have done excellent work in Spanish studies and contributed significantly to the Spanish Club.

Categories: Foreign Language, Spanish, Academic Merit

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Student Independent or Honors College Biology Research Endowment

Awarded to students enrolled in Independent Biology Research and Biology Honors courses (currently Biology 498 and Biology 499) and may include costs to attend, to prepare materials for presentation or to travel to conferences helpful to the student's research efforts.

Categories: Biology, Research

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Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc. Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time freshman who is an employee or dependent of an employee of a Susquehanna Bancshares affiliate. The recipient is chosen by the admissions office based on high school GPA and activities, college entrance test scores and a letter from a senior Bank administrator identifying the individual as an employee or employee dependent. Financial need may be considered, but is not required. If no Bank affiliated candidate applies, the scholarship will be awarded to an entering freshman business or economics major. The award is not renewable.

Categories: Freshman

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Susquehanna Engineering & Manufacturing Society - Gravell Scholarship

Awarded to a freshman enrolled in an Industry and Technology program, in either the Associate or Bachelor degree program, with a strong commitment to the major.

Categories: Freshman, Industry & Technology

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Sydney Radinovsky Scholarship

Awarded to an entering freshman biology major with an interest in biological research. The scholarship recipient will develop a research project in collaboration with a faculty member that will lead to the presentation of research results in the student's senior year. The student must rank in the top 10% and/or have a high school GPA of 3.5 or above and scored 1100 or higher on their SAT. The scholarship may be renewed for up to three additional years contingent upon the student's continued progress in the biology course curriculum and has maintained a GPA of 3.0.

Categories: Freshman, Biology, Research, Academic Merit

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The Amos L. Shopf Endowment for Lancaster County Students

Awarded to a freshman who is a graduate of a secondary/high school in Lancaster County, PA. Based on merit performance and financial need. May be renewed for three additional years providing student maintains good academic standing.

Categories: Freshman, Lancaster County, Academic Merit, Financial Need

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The Dr. Charles R. Winter Foundation Award in Pre-Med

Awarded to pre-med students attending MU

Categories: Pre-med

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The Dr. Joyce Scout Smedley and William E. Smedley Scholarship in Memory of Arthur and Anna Scout and William P. and Mary Kathryn Smedley

Awarded to a graduate student in the School Counseling Program. The scholarship is to be primarily merit based, with consideration of financial need, for graduate students who have demonstrated potential as a school counselor. The scholarship may be renewed for up to four additional semesters upon recommendation of the School Counseling faculty.

Categories: Graduate Student, Counseling, Academic Merit

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The Elementary Education Scholarship

Awarded to a freshman majoring in Elementary Education and based on financial need. Recipient must demonstrate high academic performance in high school record & strong community service during the final two years of high school. May be renewed for 3 additional years if student maintains a 3.0 QPA, remains in Elementary Education, and actively pursues renewal prior to June 30 for the subsequent academic year.

Categories: Freshman, Elementary Education, Financial Need

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The Forty et Eight (Voiture 42) Endowment for Nursing Education

Awarded to one or more students enrolled in the University's Nursing Program. The student should be in pursuit of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the Master of Science in Nursing or the Nurse Practitioner Certification Program. The student should also demonstrate intent to be active in the practice of nursing upon completion of the program. The award will be made on the basis of academic potential and financial need.

Categories: Nursing, Academic Merit, Financial Need

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The James C. Parks Scholarship in Botanical Research

Awarded to an incoming freshman with an interest in botany. The recipient of this scholarship is expected to develop a botanical research project in collaboration with a faculty member that will lead to the presentation of research results in the Dr. James C. Parks Memorial Lecture in the recipient's senior year.

Categories: Freshman, Biology, Research

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The Lina Ruiz y Ruiz Endowed Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a junior student majoring in Spanish who, in the judgment of the professors of the Spanish section, has completed work in the field of Spanish Studies.

Categories: Junior, Foreign Language, Spanish

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The Marjorie A. Trout Women in Athletics Scholarship

Awarded to female student athlete(s) who are rising juniors or seniors with a CQPA of 2.8 or above.

Categories: Female, Athletics

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The R. Clinton & Dorothy Hughes & Kathryn Hughes Seaber Vocal Music Scholarship in Honor of Jean Bradel

Awarded to a freshman vocal music major. Financial need may be considered, but is not required. The award may be renewed for three years, providing the student remains a voice music major in good academic standing and progressing toward graduation.

Categories: Music

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The Steinman Foundations / Intelligencer Printing Freshman Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time freshman admitted into either the associate or baccalaureate degree programs in Industrial Technology or Technology Education with a demonstrated interest in graphic communication.

Categories: Freshman, Industry & Technology

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The Steinman Foundations / Intelligencer Printing Upperclassman Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time junior or senior Industrial Technology-Graphic Communication or Technology Education major with a demonstrated performance in graphic communication and a 3.0 GPA in the major.

Categories: Industry & Technology, Academic Merit

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The Susquehanna Bancshares Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time freshman who is an employee or dependent of an employee of a Susquehanna Bancshares affiliate. The recipient is chosen by the admissions office based on high school GPA and activities, college entrance test scores and a letter from a senior Bank administrator identifying the individual as an employee or employee dependent. Financial need may be considered, but is not required. If no Bank affiliated candidate applies, the scholarship will be awarded to an entering freshman business or economics major.

Categories: Freshman, Business Administration, Economics, Financial Need

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The Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award

Presented to an economics student for the winning essay on an aspect of government & its relation to business.

Categories: Economics

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The William A. Dinges Endowed Veteran's Scholarship

Awarded to a veteran from Pennsylvania who is a full time upper class student, demonstrating financial need, with an academic average of 3.0 or higher, and is renewable for 4-6 semesters. First preference will be given to a veteran who has served in a combat zone.

Categories: Junior, Senior, Financial Need

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The William Malcolm Jordan Earth Sciences Scholarship

Awarded to an incoming freshman student planning to major in geology or in earth sciences with a geology emphasis. It will be awarded for the first year of study only. Preference is to be given to graduates of Penn Manor High School, secondly to students entering from other school districts in PA, and lastly from any school district in that order.

Categories: Freshman, Geology, Lancaster County

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The WLPA - Hall Communications Scholarship

Awarded to a junior student of color and/or a female majoring in Communications with an option in broadcasting with financial need.

Categories: Junior, Communications, Financial Need, Under-represented

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Theodore Rupp Wrestling Scholarship

Will be used for financial aid to a student wrestler.

Categories: Financial Need, Athletics, Wrestling

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Theodore Weeks APICS - The Association for Operations Management Scholarship

Awarded to a senior for outstanding achievement in production and operations management.

Categories: Senior

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Thomas G. Versprille Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Awarded to a student in good academic standing who is an active, outstanding sophomore or junior member of the MU cheerleading squad who has participated in MU cheering at least 1 year; is a full time student with 2.3 QPA at the time of the award. A member anticipating continued service to the squad is preferred.

Categories: Athletics, Cheerleading

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Thomas R. Baker Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a worthy student of ability upon completion of the junior year. The Wickersham Scholarship winner is not eligible for this award.

Categories: Senior

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United States Steel (USX) Scholarship in Business Administration

Awarded to the junior majoring in business administration who has the highest QPA in courses taken within the department and who has demonstrated outstanding ability & dedication to the study of business administration.

Categories: Junior, Business Administration, Academic Merit

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V. J. Marcelis Memorial Scholarship in Elementary Education

Awarded to a rising senior in good academic standing who intends to teach at the elementary level . Preference will be given to a student with financial need.

Categories: Senior, Academic Merit, Elementary Education, Financial Need

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Valborg Fletty Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a student entering senior year based on scholarly ability and financial need.

Categories: Senior, Academic Merit, Financial Need

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Verda F. Fulmer Award

Awarded annually to an outstanding senior in Elementary Education at the end of the school year.

Categories: Senior, Elementary Education

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Violet F. Markey Academic Scholarship

Awarded as academic scholarships as determined by the University President or designee.

Categories: Academic Merit

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Walter B. Waetjen, EdD'42 Football Scholarship

Awarded to students who do/will play football. Incoming freshman recipients must have graduated in the top half of their class and have strong potential to contribute to the football team. Preference is to be given to students with financial need. Non-freshman recipients must be in good academic standing with a CGPA of 2.25 or above, progressing toward graduation, and be active members of the football team the academic year the award is received. First preference is for students playing the lineman position. This scholarship is renewable.

Categories: Athletics, Financial Need

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Wentzel-Wright Memorial Award

Awarded to an outstanding student at the end of the junior year on the basis of financial need, industry, service to the University community, participation in campus activities, scholarship, good character, integrity, honesty, & professionalism.

Categories: Junior, Financial Need, Leadership, Community Service

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Wickersham Memorial Scholarship

Granted to the top ranking junior for excellence of scholarship and character. Traditionally awarded to the top-ranking junior.

Categories: Junior, Academic Merit

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Willard O. & Dr. Catherine Gibson Havemeier Scholarship for Football

Awarded to one or more first year students who matriculate at MU with a QPA of 3.0 or higher, and who have demonstrated leadership qualities during high school.

Categories: Freshman, Academic Merit

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Willard O. & Dr. Catherine Gibson Havemeier Scholarship in Computer Science

Awarded to a student engaged in computer science & robotics research. Recipient must have a QPA of 3.0 or higher. Award is restricted to related travel, materials & supplies, and may not be used for student wages or the purchase of major equipment.

Categories: Computer Science, Academic Merit, Research

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William H. & Alma R. Duncan Scholarship In Elementary Education

Awarded to an Elementary Education major on the basis of financial need, excellence in scholarship, leadership qualities, and service to others.

Categories: Elementary Education, Financial Need, Academic Merit, Community Service

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William Randolph Hearst Foundation Endowment

Monies to fund scholarships for the Lancaster Partnership Program

Categories: Financial Need, Under-represented

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WIXQ Distinguished Service Award

Given to members of the WIXQ staff for outstanding service to the campus radio station.

Categories: Radio

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Women's Giving Circle Scholarship

Awarded to a rising senior, female student in good academic standing with a CGPA of 2.5.Ê The scholarship is to be awarded based on a combination of academic progress, financial need and personal statement.

Categories: Female, Senior, Financial Need, Academic Merit

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Xenophile - Theodore Rupp Foreign Language Scholarship

Awarded to a senior for excellence in the field of foreign language.

Categories: Senior, Foreign Language

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Yvonne and Sandra L. Turchi Biochemistry Scholarship

Awarded as a tuition scholarship to a rising senior biochemistry major who has completed a minimum of 90 credits by the end of the junior year and who is in good academic standing (cumulative CGA of 3.0 or above), who has earned a B or better in CHEMISTRY 326: Biochemistry I and who demonstrates financial need.

Categories: Senior, Academic Merit, Chemistry, Financial Need