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.
A.G. Breidenstine Scholarship
Awarded to the student whose Honors work is judged most outstanding by the Honors & Awards Committee.
Categories: Honors College
Academic All-Americans
Presented by the Men's & Women's Athletic departments.
Categories: Athletics
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
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
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
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
Alan S. & Adeline Holliday Endowment
Awarded to a student who demonstrates scholastic ability and financial need.
Categories: Academic Merit, Financial Need
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
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
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
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
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
All-American
Presented to student athletes by coaching associations upon receiving national recognition in the student athletes sport.
Categories: Athletics
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
American Chemical Society Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry
Awarded to the outstanding student in analytical chemistry.
Categories: Chemistry, Academic Merit
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
American Chemical Society, Southeastern Pennsylvania Section Award
Presented to the outstanding senior chemistry major.
Categories: Senior, Chemistry
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
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
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
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
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
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
Anna Tunis Summy Print Award
Awarded for outstanding achievement by a student in the Department of Art's printmaking classes.
Categories: Art
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
Anthony M. Paviglianiti Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a junior or senior elementary education student who has financial need.
Categories: Elementary Education, Financial Need
APSCUF-MU Scholarship
Provides recognition and assistance to two full or part-time students who have demonstrated academic excellence.
Categories: Academic Merit
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Burl N. Osburn Award
Awarded annually to a student who excels in technology education.
Categories: Academic Merit, Industry & Technology
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
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
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
Cecil M. Upton Organic Chemistry Award
Awarded to the outstanding student in the organic chemistry course sequence.
Categories: Chemistry, Academic Merit
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
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
Chemical Rubber Company Chemistry Achievement Award
Given to an outstanding student in the general Chemistry sequence.
Categories: Chemistry, Academic Merit
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
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
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
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
Class of 1866 / Warren L. Godshall Award
Presented to two seniors for excellence in mathematics.
Categories: Senior, Mathematics
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
Class of 1898 Award
Given to the student in the junior class who ranks second in excellence of scholarship.
Categories: Junior, Academic Merit
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
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
Class of 1916 / R. Bruce Walter Scholarship
Awarded for an academic scholarship as determined by the University President or his designee.
Categories: Academic Merit
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
Class of 1922 Esther E. Lenhardt Award
Awarded to a senior who has demonstrated outstanding proficiency in the use of English.
Categories: Senior, English
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
Class of 1928 Isaac F. Seiverling Award
Awarded to a junior for proficiency in mathematics.
Categories: Junior, Mathematics
Class of 1935 Scholarship
Awarded to junior students demonstrating financial need and in good academic standing.
Categories: Junior, Financial Need, Academic Merit
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
Class of 1940 Scholarship
Awarded to a student majoring in Education and demonstrating financial need.
Categories: Education, Financial Need
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
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
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
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
Class of 1948 Scholarship
Awarded to an upperclassman who demonstrates scholastic ability and financial need.
Categories: Academic Merit, Financial Need
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
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
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
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
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania University Biologist Award
Given on the basis of academic standing, excellence in biology and research potential.
Categories: Academic Merit, Biology, Research
Computer Science Award
Presented to a senior Computer Science majors for outstanding achievement in computer science courses.
Categories: Senior, Computer Science
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Danny Ducker Graduate Merit Award
Awarded annually for the best graduate research paper in English.
Categories: Graduate Student, English
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
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
Dilworth-McCollough English Award
Awarded to a student who has achieved excellence in English literature.
Categories: English, Academic Merit
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dramatics Service Award
Presented annually to graduating seniors for outstanding service and achievements in dramatics.
Categories: Senior, Theatre
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
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
E. Kathryn Millar Kraybill '15 Scholarship
Awarded to a student with financial need majoring in education.
Categories: Financial Need, Education
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
EAPSU Award
A merit award for overall excellence in English given by the English Association of Pennsylvania State Universities.
Categories: English, Academic Merit
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
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
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
Edna Myers Mathematics Scholarship
Awarded to incoming freshmen majoring in mathematics.
Categories: Freshman, Mathematics
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Elva W. Biemesderfer Scholarship
Awarded to a student in the Communication and Theatre curriculum with a concentration in Theatre.
Categories: Communications, Theatre
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
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
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
Esther Herr Bear Award
Awarded to worthy and deserving students who excel in music.
Categories: Music
Esther Kilheffer Scholarship
Awarded to worthy students as determined by University President or designee.
Categories: Academic Merit
Esther S. Knaub Scholarship
A scholarship for a worthy York County student, as determined by the appropriate college officials.
Categories: York County
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
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
Eugene Groff-Arthur Hulme Football Endowment
Awarded to a student participating in inter-collegiate football.
Categories: Athletics, Football
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Frerichs Family Women's Basketball Scholarship
Awarded to female students who participate on the Millersville University Women's Basketball team.
Categories: Athletics, Basketball, Female
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
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
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
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
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
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
Geography Faculty Award
Presented to a geography major who graduates with honors.
Categories: Geography
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
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
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
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
Gladys Cooper Cunningham Scholarship
Awarded to a junior or senior who is most outstanding in Early Childhood Education.
Categories: Early Childhood Education, Academic Merit
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
Gospel Choir Service Award
Student who has two or more years of service to the Gospel Choir.
Categories: Music
Governor's School for Excellence Scholarship
Government School Participants; minimum top 10% of graduating class or 1170 SAT combined M/V.
Categories: Academic Merit
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
James Hughes Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to an incoming freshman from the city of Philadelphia who has financial need.
Categories: Freshman, Financial Need, Philadelphia
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
John Huzzard Graduate Merit Award
Awarded annually for the best graduate research paper in English.
Categories: Graduate Student, English
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Laura B. Doering Library Service Award
Awarded to senior student library workers who have demonstrated exceptional commitment on the job.
Categories: Senior, Library
Laurene Cassady Auker Scholarship
Awarded to students demonstrating financial need.
Categories: Financial Need
Leah Fudem Photographic Service Award
Presented to two students for outstanding photographic service to the Snapper or the Touchstone.
Categories: Photography
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
MEDAL Fund Academic Scholarships
Established by MU employees and awarded to incoming freshman on the basis of academic merit.
Categories: Freshman, Academic Merit
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Music Department Foundation Scholarship
Awarded to freshmen.
Categories: Freshman, Music
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
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
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
NE Shoemaker Biology Teaching Scholarship
To be awarded to the sophomore Biology Secondary Education major with the highest QPA.
Categories: Sophomore, Education, Academic Merit
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
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
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
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
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
Paul H. Nichols Scholarship
Awarded to a junior Earth Sciences major for motivation and academic excellence.
Categories: Junior, Earth Sciences, Academic Merit
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
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
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
Phi Delta Kappa / Excellence in Student Teaching Award
Awarded each semester to a MU student teacher who demonstrates excellence in student teaching.
Categories: Education
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Presser Foundation Scholarship
Awarded by the Presser Foundation to rising seniors on the bases of merit and achievement.
Categories: Senior, Academic Merit, Financial Need
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Richard J. Hess Memorial Scholarship in Psychology
Awarded to a rising senior in psychology, with good academic standing.
Categories: Senior, Psychology
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
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
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
Robert & Darlene Ford Endowment
Awarded to a graduating senior from Penn Manor High School.
Categories: Freshman, Lancaster County
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SNAPPER Advisor's Award
Awarded by the former editor for the best overall writing.
Categories: Snapper
SNAPPER Distinguished Service Award
Given to members of the Snapper staff for outstanding service.
Categories: Snapper
SNAPPER Editor's Choice Award
Awarded by the former editor for the best overall writing by a staff member.
Categories: Snapper
SNAPPER Headliner Award
Awarded to a member of the Snapper staff for excellent service during the year.
Categories: Snapper
Social Work Faculty Award
Awarded presented annually to a senior Social Work major for academic excellence.
Categories: Senior, Social Work, Academic Merit
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
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
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
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
Sport Management Graduate Faculty Award
Presented to the outstanding graduate sport management student based on academic excellence.
Categories: Graduate Student, Academic Merit, Sport Management
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Dr. Charles R. Winter Foundation Award in Pre-Med
Awarded to pre-med students attending MU
Categories: Pre-med
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Theodore Rupp Wrestling Scholarship
Will be used for financial aid to a student wrestler.
Categories: Financial Need, Athletics, Wrestling
Theodore Weeks APICS - The Association for Operations Management Scholarship
Awarded to a senior for outstanding achievement in production and operations management.
Categories: Senior
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
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
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
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
Valborg Fletty Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a student entering senior year based on scholarly ability and financial need.
Categories: Senior, Academic Merit, Financial Need
Verda F. Fulmer Award
Awarded annually to an outstanding senior in Elementary Education at the end of the school year.
Categories: Senior, Elementary Education
Violet F. Markey Academic Scholarship
Awarded as academic scholarships as determined by the University President or designee.
Categories: Academic Merit
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
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
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
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
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
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
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Endowment
Monies to fund scholarships for the Lancaster Partnership Program
Categories: Financial Need, Under-represented
WIXQ Distinguished Service Award
Given to members of the WIXQ staff for outstanding service to the campus radio station.
Categories: Radio
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
Xenophile - Theodore Rupp Foreign Language Scholarship
Awarded to a senior for excellence in the field of foreign language.
Categories: Senior, Foreign Language
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
