Scholarships for Returning Students
Are you an incoming FRESHMAN? There are a number of scholarship opportunities for you at LHU.
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The scholarship process for 2018/2019 has closed. Please check back in December 2019 for information regarding the process to apply for returning LHU student scholarships for the 2020/2021 academic year. |
Important InformationThe Stephen Poorman College of Business, Information Systems, and Human Services ScholarshipsThe College of Liberal Arts and Education ScholarshipsCollege of Natural, Behavioral, and Health Sciences ScholarshipsInternational ScholarshipsGeneral Scholarships
Important Information
The College of Liberal Arts and Education Scholarships
College of Natural, Behavioral, and Health Sciences Scholarships
International Scholarships
General Scholarships
The process for the 2019/2020 academic year has been closed. Please check back in
December 2019 to apply for scholarships for the 2020/2021 academic year.
You may view last year's scholarship awards by clicking on the categories to the left.
The Stephen Poorman College of Business, Information Systems, and Human Services ScholarshipsYou may view last year's scholarship awards by clicking on the categories to the left.
The Stephen Poorman College of Business, Information Systems, and Human Services ScholarshipsPlease carefully review the criteria and only apply for scholarships you are qualified to receive. |
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| BUSINESS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE | ||
| Scholarship Name: | Criteria: | Up To: |
| Applied Computer Science Scholarship | A one-year scholarship to an Applied Computer Science/Computer Information Science major who has completed Comp 300 Data Structures at LHU. Minimum GPA of 3.0. | $ 375 |
| Bo Miller Excellence in Computer Science Scholarship | To provide a scholarship for a deserving student majoring in Applied Computer Science dedicated to the advancement of the field of Computer Science. Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior with a GPA of 3.0 or greater. | TBA |
| C. Herbert & Mildred R. Larson Scholarship | For a rising junior majoring in Computer Science with a strong background in mathematics who is a resident of Pennsylvania. Minimum GPA of 3.0. | $ 325 |
| Charles Galgoci & Nancy Berry Galgoci Accounting Scholarship | For a rising senior accounting major with the highest average among accounting majors. Recipient shall have completed accounting course work at LHU. | $ 1,050 |
| Dr. Adrians & Marta Ozolins Scholarship | For rising sophomores, juniors or seniors majoring in Economics or Political Science with preference given to an Economics major; based on academic achievement/demonstration of financial need. | $ 3,600 |
| Eagle Valley Bargains Business Scholarship | For a senior student majoring in Business and Computers that is a PA resident. Student must posess a GPA of at least 3.0. | TBA |
| Janette Marek Memorial Scholarship | For a rising senior female Computer Science major with a minimum GPA of 2.5 with demonstrated financial need/active community service. May receive award only once. | $ 250 |
| LHU Finance & Administration Department Scholarship | For a student majoring in the Department of Business and Computer Science. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have earned at least 30 credit hours. Student must have at least one remaining semester at LHU and submit to the scholarship committee a current resume and a short cover letter describing their career goals. | $ 1,000 |
| Paula F. Bell Women in Technology Scholarship | To provide a scholarship for a female majoring in Applied Computer Science or current degree name if name has changed. Must have earned a minimum of 30 credits in residence at LHU. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in Applied Computer Science (COMP) or current prefix if no longer COMP courses taken at LHU. Transferred courses not included. Must have at least two remaining semesters at LHU. Student must submit a cover letter enclosing a short resume and essay describing why she chose the computer science field and her career goals. | $ 1,125 |
| Poorman Female Entrepreneurial Leader Scholarship | To provide a scholarship for a female upperclassman at LHU majoring in Business with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a resident of Pennsylvania | TBA |
| Robert Seyfarth Scholarship | For students majoring in Management. Must have achieved junior standing, with a minimum of 3.0 semester hours residence credit in major courses at LHU. | $ 275 |
| The Accounting Student Award | For a rising senior accounting major with a minimum GPA of 3.0 | $ 750 |
| LIBRARY | ||
| Scholarship Name: | Criteria: | Up To: |
| Constance Irvin Pursley Memorial Scholarship Fund | To provide a scholarship to a student employed by Stevenson Library. The recipient will be selected by the Stevenson Library Scholarship Committee, and shall demonstrate financial need. | $ 875 |
| Joan Gallagher Memorial Scholarship | To provide a scholarship to a student employed by Stevenson Library. The recipient shall be a student determined to be the "most deserving" by the Stevenson Library Scholarship Committee, and shall demonstrate financial need. | $ 200 |
| RECREATION MANAGEMENT | ||
| Scholarship Name: | Criteria: | Up To: |
| Cale Shaffer Memorial Scholarship | For a rising Junior Recreation major with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Recipient should be involved in community service and show a strong willingness to help others. | $ 200 |
| Dr. Matthew G. Maetozo Recreation Scholarship for Academic Excellence | For a male or female student majoring in Recreation. Must have successfully completed the Professional Semester or be presently enrolled in it and must have achieved a GPA of 3.2 or better in the Recreation major and a GPA of 3.0 or better overall. | $ 175 |
| The Ann & Wayne Allison Recreation Scholarship | For a rising Junior Recreation major with a minimum GPA of 3.2 or better in the major and a GPA of 3.0 or better overall. Consideration given to service to the major and financial need. | $ 1,025 |
| SOCIAL WORK | ||
| Scholarship Name: | Criteria: | Up To: |
| Dolores Lynch Scholarship | For a Social Work major with at least 64 credits and a cumlative GPA of at least 2.75. Must have at least a 3.25 GPA in the courses of the social work sequence. Not based on Financial need, but on merit and good academic standing within the social work major. Applicant must write a 350 word essay on why they decided to become a social worker. | $ 575 |
| Donn & Mary Ann Zaffuto Wagner Academic Scholarship | For a rising junior Social Work major with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Recipient should be an active participant and volunteer in campus community organizations. | $ 1,200 |
| Dr. Roosevelt Green Memorial Scholarship | For a student majoring in Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or Geography who demonstrates respect for others, contributes to activities that benefit the LHU community and works to promote social justice on campus. | $ 325 |
| Hari Prasanna Biswas Scholarship | For a senior Social Work or Sociology major with a minimum GPA of 3.6 in major and 3.5 overall GPA. A plaque will be awarded to recipient. | $ 125 |
The College of Liberal Arts and Education ScholarshipsPlease carefully review the criteria and only apply for scholarships you are qualified to receive. |
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| Scholarship Name: | Criteria: | Up To: |
| The Paul L. Frantz and Mary K. Frantz Memorial Scholarship | For a rising Sophomore, Junior or Senior in the College of Liberal Arts and Education maintaining a GPA of 3.0 and demonstrating financial need. | $ 1,000 |
| Williamson-Botts Memorial Scholarship | For a full-time student enrolled in a major in the College of Natural, Behavioral and Health Sciences or College of Liberal Arts and Education. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and have earned at least 48 credit hours at LHU. | $ 175 |
| COMMUNICATION | ||
| Dr. Saundra K. Hybels Memorial Scholarship | For three students majoring in Communication Media or majoring in the Journalism, Electronic Media, or Advertising and Public Relations track within the Communication Program. One scholarship for a rising sophomore, one for a rising junior, and one for a rising senior. Must excel in the field of Journalism and Mass Communication. Must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Special consideration will be given to Lock Haven Area School District graduates. Disbursed among the three recipients equally. | $ 500 |
| Rebecca Gross Award | For an outstanding senior majoring in Communication Media or majoring in Communication who are completing the Journalism Track, the Electronic Media Track, or the Advertising & Public Relations Track. Must have a 3.0 GPA. Service in other campus or off-campus activities includes volunteer work and paid work related to some form of journalism or mas communication. | $ 325 |
| EDUCATION | ||
| Scholarship Name: | Criteria: | Up To: |
| Catherine M. Frantz Memorial Scholarship | For students in good academic standing majoring in an Education discipline. | $ 12,950 |
| Class of 1959 Scholarship | For a rising junior or senior Education major with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstration of community service/leadership positions. To be selected by Dean of College of Liberal Arts and Education Services. Applicant must provide three (3) detailed recommendations. | $ 325 |
| Dr. Mary Alice Smith Special Education Scholarship | Awarded to one or more students in the Special Education, Disability or Community Education programs. Consideration given to academic achievement and interest. | $ 8,350 |
| Dr. Paula D. Packer Memorial Education Scholarship | For a student majoring in an Education discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and is participating in student teaching. First priority given to Early Childhood Education major. Second priority given to PreK-Grade 4 or 4-8 Middle Level majors. Third priority given to any other education field under the administration of the LHU Department of Elementary Secondary Education. | $ 850 |
| Ernest I. Schrot and Emma B. Schrot-Benner Memorial Scholarship | Scholarship 1: To provide a scholarship to a rising junior or senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0, U.S. Citizen with financial need in the education major with preference given to one who demonstrates an interest in education-safety, audio visual services or drivers education. Scholarship 2: To provide a scholarship to a rising junior or senior student who is a U.S. Citizen with financial need seeking a Bachelor of Science in Education with a specialty in English. | $ 575 |
| Ira N. McCloskey Memorial Scholarship | For an Education major demonstrating academic achievement. | $ 550 |
| J. Frederick Hunter Memorial Scholarship - Education | For a rising junior or senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and is a current resident of Clinton or Centre County. Five scholarships award, one to a student in each of the following majors: Art, Biology, Education, History and Math. (Note: There are five scholarships at $90 each) | $ 90 |
| James & Carole Reeser Scholarship | For a junior or senior Secondary Education or PreK-Grade 4 or 4-8 Middle Level majors with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Recipients shall alternate between the two majors. | $ 1,200 |
| June Rich Whittaker Memorial Scholarship | For a full-time rising junior or senior student majoring in Math, Science, Secondary Education Math or Secondary Education Science who is a resident of Pennsylvania. | $ 150 |
| Lew & Myla Magent Education Scholarship | For a dual major sophomore, junior or senior majoring in Special Education and a second major in either PreK-Grade 4 or 4-8 Middle Level majors, Early Childhood or Physical Education, with a minimum GPA of 3.4 in Special Education and minimum overall GPA of 3.2. | $ 1,200 |
| Mary A. Coploff Education Scholarship | For a rising junior or senior Education major seeking teacher certification in the 4-8 program or combined programs including grades 4-8. Financial need will be a consideration. | $ 625 |
| Max Fromm Memorial Scholarship | For a sophomore or junior demonstrating financial need and exemplifying professional promise as a teacher. | $ 400 |
| Samuel L. Caramela Memorial Scholarship | For an academically qualified underclassman Education major, who is a Central Christian Junior-Senior High School Of Dubois, DuBois Area High School or Curwensville High School graduate. Academic merit and financial need considered. | TBA |
| Susan Selleck Memorial Scholarship | For an LHU student majoring in Early Childhood Education, with preference given to a Jersey Shore Area High School graduate. Minimum GPA of 3.0. Donor would like to be a part of the selection process. | $ 1,125 |
| The David White Arts & Science Scholarship | For a full-time LHU student who is majoring in one of the Arts & Sciences disciplines. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, demonstrate leadership to the campus community, and submit a resume and a one-page essay on the leadership roles in which he or she has served in the campus community. | TBA |
| The Gwendolyn C. & Dr. Edward C. Clawson Scholarship | For a student majoring in an Education discipline, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. First preference given to a male student majoring in PreK-Grade 4 or 4-8 Middle Level, second preference to any student in PreK-Grade 4 or 4-8 Middle Level majors and third perference to any student majoring in education. | $ 300 |
| The Updegraff Family Scholarship | For a rising senior Education major who demonstrates financial need and is in good academic standing. | $ 450 |
| Thomas C. Hoy Memorial Scholarship | For a rising sophomore, junior or senior Secondary Education Science major with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference given to Keystone Central School District graduate who has documented financial need. | $ 525 |
| Thomas E. Wolfe Memorial Scholarship | For students majoring in Secondary Education, Social Science who have maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the major courses, completed 45 to 85 credit hours, and have taken at least two major courses at LHU. Recipients may be considered for this award a second time provided eligibility requirements are maintained. During any single year, no student will be permitted to recieve both this and the Nelson E. Wolfe Scholarship. | $ 900 |
| ELEMENTARY EDUCATION | ||
| Scholarship Name: | Criteria: | Up To: |
| Ann and Wayne Allison Elementary Education Scholarship | To provide a scholarship for a current student that holds a junior class standing and is majoring in Elementary Education. Student must be a graduate of Keystone Central School District. | TBA |
| Anna R. Schade Education Scholarship | For a rising sophomore, junior or senior in PreK-Grade 4 or 4-8 Middle Level majors with academic achievement and demonstrated financial need. | $ 150 |
| Antoinette & Michael Benenati Sr. Education Scholarship | For a student of Italian and/or Italian American ancestry who is a rising sophomore, junior, or senior PreK-Grade 4 or 4-8 Middle Level majors. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrated financial need. | $ 350 |
| Caroline Cathcart Alleman Memorial Scholarship | For a full-time PreK-Grade 4 or 4-8 Middle Level majors major of worthy character and a minimum GPA of 3.0. Must be active in pre-professional activities. | $ 775 |
| Dr. Bertha Mayes/Dr. Helen Goodell Scholarship | For Pre K-4/Early Childhood Education majors, based on academic achievement. | $ 325 |
| Dr. Betty Baird Schantz Scholarship | For a rising sophomore, junior or senior PreK-Grade 4 or 4-8 Middle Level majors from Clearfield or Clinton Counties. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and excel academically in the Education curriculum. | $ 1,000 |
| Helen C. Waterbury Scholarship | For a full-time rising sophomore, junior or senior majoring in PreK-Grade 4 or 4-8 Middle Level majors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrated financial need. | $ 125 |
| James & Carole Reeser Scholarship | For a junior or senior Secondary Education or PreK-Grade 4 or 4-8 Middle Level majors with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Recipients shall alternate between the two majors. | $ 1,200 |
| James & Elsie Hamilton Scholarship for Elementary Education | For a full-time PreK-Grade 4 or 4-8 Middle Level majors, preferably a male student, in good academic standing. | $ 225 |
| Reba Franklin Gwin Memorial Scholarship | For a student majoring in PreK-Grade 4 or 4-8 Middle Level majors who demonstrates financial need. | $ 125 |
| The Dr. Perry Brown Memorial Scholarship | For a full-time PreK-Grade 4 or 4-8 Middle Level majors with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrating financial need. Must have attained sophomore status by next semester. | $ 175 |
| The Gwendolyn C. & Dr. Edward C. Clawson Scholarship | For a student majoring in an Education discipline, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. First preference given to a male student majoring in PreK-Grade 4 or 4-8 Middle Level, second preference to any student in PreK-Grade 4 or 4-8 Middle Level majors and third perference to any student majoring in education. | $ 300 |
| HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION | ||
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| Catherine & Leon de Wette Memorial Scholarship | For students majoring in the Health and Physical Education Teacher Certification program. Must have completed 64 hours at LHU with a minimum GPA of 2.5 in major courses. | $ 975 |
| Dr. Dora Vandine Physical Education Scholarship | For a student who has completed the professional semester or is currently enrolled with a minimum GPA of 3.2 in the Physical Education major and a 3.0 overall. | $ 925 |
| Elizabeth K. Zimmerli Memorial Scholarship | For a Health & Physical Education major with a minimum GPA of 3.0. | $ 200 |
| Jean F. Deobold Memorial Scholarship | For a female Health & Physical Education Teacher Certificate program major who has successfully completed her professional semester with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and who shows outstanding potential as a Health & Physical Education teacher. | $ 425 |
| M. Nadine Zimmerman '55 Scholarship Fund | For Physical Education or Health Science majors in good academic standing. | $ 1,075 |
| ENGLISH | ||
| Scholarship Name: | Criteria: | Up To: |
| Clara M. Clendenen Scholarship | For rising sophomore, junior or senior natives of western Clinton County, especially Noyes Township, with first preference to English majors from western Clinton County, second preference to English majors from Clinton County, and third preference to any major from western Clinton County, with demonstrated financial need. | $ 4,300 |
| Dr. K. B. Rao Memorial Scholarship | For a sophomore or junior English major with a minimum GPA of 3.0. | $ 125 |
| Frank & Dorothy Vaughn English Scholarship | For a rising senior Liberal Arts/English major or Secondary Education English major. | $ 525 |
| Isabel Miller Award for Creative Writing | For a rising junior or senior who has demonstrated outstanding ability in writing of creative literature. | $ 100 |
| L.R.& M.E. Gocella Family Scholarship | For students in excellent academic standing seeking teacher certification in English. ONLY TWO RECIPIENTS! Larry Gocella would like to be included in the choosing of the recipient. (Like PennDel). | $ 4,075 |
| HISTORY, POLITICAL SCIENCE, INTERNATIONAL STUDIES & FOREIGN LANGUAGES | ||
| Scholarship Name: | Criteria: | Up To: |
| Charles & Margaret Vonada Scholarship | For rising sophomores, juniors or seniors majoring in History, Political Science, or Economics - preference given to those majoring in History based on academic distinction. Must have completed 64 credits, 30 while attending LHU; based on demonstration of financial need. | $ 300 |
| Daniel Pyle Memorial Scholarship | For an LHU junior or senior in good academic standing, majoring in History, with demonstrated financial need and an active participant in ROTC. | $ 1,075 |
| Dr. Alan Golden Memorial Scholarship | To be awarded to a student who writes the best history paper or essay. | $ 300 |
| Frances M. Perna Memorial Scholarship | For a Political Science Major with at least 45 earned credits, 9 of which must be taken in Political Science. | $ 1,360 |
| Fred O. Zimmermann Memorial Scholarship | For rising junior or senior students majoring in Foreign Language, based on academic achievement and demonstration of financial need. | $ 100 |
| Hall & Elizabeth Achenbach Memorial Fund | For research expenses and learned conference travel for students in the Social Studies area of History, Economics & Political Science, and/or students in the ROTC program at LHU. | $ 200 |
| J. Frederick Hunter Memorial Scholarship (History) | For a rising junior or senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and is a current resident of Clinton or Centre County. Five scholarships award, one to a student in each of the following majors: Art, Biology, Education, History and Math. (Note: There are five scholarships at $90 each) | $ 90 |
| Michael Greenberg MD, MBA Foreign Language Award | To provide annual awards to students in each of the French, German and Spanish languages at level 102(II), and to one student in each of the French, German and Spanish languages at level 202 (level IV) or as determined by department. | $ 50 |
| Nelson E. Wolfe Memorial Scholarship | For students majoring in History, Social Studies with a specialization in either History or Anthropology, who have maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the major courses; must have completed at least 45 credit hours, and have taken at least two major courses at LHU. $500 extra to be paid out in 2016-2017. | $ 900 |
| The Chris & Sherry Dwyer Political Science Scholarship | For students majoring in Political Science who are graduates of Central Mountain High School. | $ 300 |
| The Dr. Cecilia Macia Scholarship | Annual scholarship for a student majoring in Spanish who will participate in an LHU international exchange to a Spanish speaking country. Must have greatest financial need of all applicants and a minimum GPA of 2.5 and a minimum GPA of 3.5 in Spanish. Must also have at least 60 credits. | TBA |
| SOCIOLOGY, ANTHROPOLOGY & GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT | ||
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| Smith-Hinds-Shigematsu Scholarship | For a full-time rising senior, majoring in Sociology who has achieved a minimum GPA of 3.0. Applicant must prepare a 300-500 word statement titled "Why I chose to be a Sociology major." | $ 350 |
| WOMEN & GENDER STUDIES | ||
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| The Virginia A. Martin Women & Gender Studies Memorial Scholarship | For two rising sophomore, junior or seniors minoring in Women and Gender Studies. Must show evidence of leadership/engagement in women and gender issues on the campus or in the community and must discuss this evidence in a scholarship essay of at least 100 words. Minimum GPA of 2.7 or higher throughhout whole year after receipt of scholarship. Selected by WGS Scholarship Committee.Graduating seniors not eligible. Students only eligible to receive this scholarship once. | $ 1,100 |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||
| Scholarship Name: | Criteria: | Up To: |
| Christopher Kreitler Memorial Scholarship | For a student displaying outstanding artistic ability or performance who is at least a sophomore with a minimum 2.0 GPA. | $ 175 |
| J. Frederick Hunter Memorial Scholarship - Art | For a rising junior or senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and is a current resident of Clinton or Centre County. Five scholarships award, one to a student in each of the following majors: Art, Biology, Education, History and Math. (Note: There are five scholarships at $90 each) | $ 90 |
| M. Josephine Paul Memorial Art Scholarship | For a rising sophomore, junior or senior student majoring in Art. | $ 225 |
| The Margery Brown Dosey Scholarship for the Arts | For full-time LHU student in good academic standing maintaining a GPA of at least 2.5 that is a visual arts major student. | $ 1,600 |
| MUSIC | ||
| Scholarship Name: | Criteria: | Up To: |
| Allen E. and Howard Z. Lamey and John Caprio Memorial Scholarship | For full-time students who participate in the LHU Jazz Rock Ensemble. Preference given to residents of current or former Keystone Central School District Attendance areas, specifically Sugar Valley and Bald Eagle Nittany. | $ 350 |
| Dr. Florentino Caimi Excellence in Music Award | For full-time junior Music majors currently performing in the LHU marching band and one other major ensemble in the Music Department. | $ 1,100 |
| John Ross Memorial Scholarship | For a band member demonstrating outstanding commitment. | $ 200 |
| LHU Alumni Band Service Award | For full-time sophomores or juniors participating in both marching and symphonic bands anad currently performing with the LHU band during the semester in which the award is presented. | $ 275 |
| Mark Groner Memorial Scholarship | For a rising junior or senior member of an LHU instrumental performing group or Phi Mu Delta fraternity and/or Music major. Minimum GPA of 3.0. | $ 800 |
| Mary Josephine Torsell Memorial Scholarship | For an LHU student who participates in band. | $ 625 |
| Mary Ulmer Music Scholarship | For Pennsylvania residents who are rising juniors or seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.5 participating in at least one of the University music programs and demonstrating talent and interest in music. Must demonstrate financial need. | $ 500 |
| Poorman First Jazz & Pop Scholarship | For a student who is a PA resident with at least a 3.0 GPA. Preference given to Keyboard Studies. | TBA |
| The Miriam Herr Claster Award | For students exhibiting exceptional musical talent. First priority to music majors with secondary considerations given to persons in PreK-Grade 4 or 4-8 Middle Level majors music emphasis program. | $ 200 |
College of Natural, Behavioral, and Health Sciences ScholarshipsPlease carefully review the criteria and only apply for scholarships you are qualified to receive. |
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| Scholarship Name: | Criteria: | Up To: |
| The David White Arts & Science Scholarship | For a full-time LHU student who is majoring in one of the Arts & Sciences disciplines. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, demonstrate leadership to the campus community, and submit a resume and a one-page essay on the leadership roles in which he or she has served in the campus community. | TBA |
| Pinio G. & James N. Williams Memorial Scholarship | For a rising junior or senior with a minimum GPA of 3.2 who demonstrates outstanding leadership skills, loyalty to LHU and great character. Preference given in a 3 year cycle starting with the first year preference given to recipient majoring in one of the College of Education disciplines. Second year recipient should be majoring in one of the Liberal Arts disciplines. Third year recipient should be majoring in one of the Natural Science disciplines. | $ 1,025 |
| Williamson-Botts Memorial Scholarship | For a full-time student enrolled in a major in the College of Natural, Behavioral and Health Sciences or College of Liberal Arts and Education. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and have earned at least 48 credit hours at LHU. | $ 175 |
| ATHLETIC TRAINING | ||
| Scholarship Name: | Criteria: | Up To: |
| David Tomasi Memorial Scholarship | For a rising senior Athletic Training major with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who demonstrates outstanding clinical skills and potential as a certified athletic trainer. (One recipient - not to be split) | $ 2,000 |
| Dr. Yvette Ingram Scholarship | First or second year students majoring in the Master of Athletic Training Program. Must be highly involved in the profession of athletic training, who exemplifies volunteerism. Must be actively in clubs, sports, projects and activities associated with both the Athletic Training Club and the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers' Society(PATS) and Eastern Athletic Trainers' Association(EATA) organizations. Minimum GPA of 3.0. | $ 1,000 |
| BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES | ||
| Scholarship Name: | Criteria: | Up To: |
| David & Anne Ulmer Science Award | For a full-time Biology major with a least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrating financial need. Priority order for consideration: Incoming seniors, juniors and sophomores. | $ 500 |
| Harry and Maelo Crissman Scholarship | For a student majoring in Biology from Clinton or Centre county the demonstrates financial need. Second preference given to student majoring in one of the life sciences disciplines that demonstrates financial need. | TBA |
| J. Frederick Hunter Memorial Scholarship - Biology | For a rising junior or senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and is a current resident of Clinton or Centre County. Five scholarships award, one to a student in each of the following majors: Art, Biology, Education, History and Math. (Note: There are five scholarships at $90 each) | $ 90 |
| EDUCATION SECONDARY SCIENCE |
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| Scholarship Name: | Criteria: | Up To: |
| Thomas C. Hoy Memorial Scholarship | For a rising sophomore, junior or senior Secondary Education Science major with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference given to Keystone Central School District graduate who has documented financial need. | $ 525 |
| GEOLOGY & PHYSICS | ||
| Scholarship Name: | Criteria: | Up To: |
| Deborah Suder Science Scholarship | For a senior majoring in Geology from Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. If this criteria is not met, student should be a senior majoring in the Geology from Central, PA (Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry Counties.) If this criteria is not met, student should be a senior majoring in the Natural Sciences from Central PA. If this criteria is not met, student should be majoring in natural sciences. | TBA |
| Dr. Donald E. & Linda M. Green Geology Scholarship | For a full-time rising junior or senior student who is majoring in Geology with a minimum GPA of 3.0. | $ 225 |
| Ira G. & Gillian M. Masemore Scholarship | For a full-time rising senior, majoring in either Geology or a field of study in teacher education leading to certification. Preference given to a minority student. Must have GPA of 2.5 and demonstrate financial need. | $ 250 |
| Leon & Sara Barr Memorial Nanotechnology Scholarship | For an LHU student majoring in Physics, with a concentration in Nanotechnology. Must be a rising sophomore, junior or senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a U.S. citizen. | $ 675 |
| HEALTH SCIENCE | ||
| Scholarship Name: | Criteria: | Up To: |
| Dr. Bruce & Linda Young Health Science Scholarship | For a rising senior Health Science major with a minimum GPA of 3.5 who is expected to graduate by August of the following year and who has professional potential. | TBA |
| Health Science Faculty Scholarship | For a rising sophomore, junior or senior majoring in Health Science. Minimum GPA of 3.0. Selected by contributing faculty. | TBA |
| Lynne & Karl Herrmann Health Science Scholarship | To support a rising sophomore, junior or senior majoring in Health Science. | $ 950 |
| M. Nadine Zimmerman '55 Scholarship Fund | For Physical Education or Health Science majors in good academic standing. | $ 1,050 |
| MATHEMATICS | ||
| Scholarship Name: | Criteria: | Up To: |
| Dean Phelps Memorial Scholarship | For a Mathematics major who has completed 60 credits by the end of the semester with a minimum GPA of 3.0. | $ 350 |
| Dr. Grzegorz Seidler Award | For an LHU student with a proven Polish heritage who is a rising junior or senior Mathematics major in good academic standing, to defray airfare costs to attend the Marie Curie Skladowska University in Lublin, Poland. | $ 250 |
| J. Frederick Hunter Memorial Scholarship - Math | For a rising junior or senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and is a current resident of Clinton or Centre County. Five scholarships award, one to a student in each of the following majors: Art, Biology, Education, History and Math. (Note: There are five scholarships at $90 each) | $ 90 |
| June Rich Whittaker Memorial Scholarship | For a full-time rising junior or senior student majoring in Math, Science, Secondary Education Math or Secondary Education Science who is a resident of Pennsylvania. | $ 150 |
| Robert N. McCloskey Memorial Scholarship | For rising sophomore, junior or senior students majoring in Mathematics. | $ 450 |
| NURSING | ||
| Scholarship Name: | Criteria: | Up To: |
| Connie Lodico Boyce & Hetti Patchin Boyce Memorial Scholarship | For a graduate of Clearfield Area High School who is enrolled in the LHU Clearfield Campus Nursing program. Must demonstrate academic achievement, good character, and potential for the nursing profession. | $ 575 |
| Camille "Bud" George Memorial Scholarship | Student must be attending or planning to attend LHU Clearfield Campus. Must major or planning to major in the Nursing Program. Preference given to a student that hails from the 74th Congressional District of Pennsylvania. Student will be selected at the discretion of the Director of the LHU Clearfield Campus. | $ 425 |
| James & Marie Zimmerman Nursing Scholarship | For a Nursing student with a minimum GPA of 3.7 at the end of the first semester and academic achievement/quality of nursing care. | $ 200 |
| Leah Mae & J. Clifford Murray Nursing Scholarship | For a Nursing student with a GPA of at least 3.5 at the end of the first semester. Based on academic achievement and quality of nursing care. | $ 250 |
| Mona C. Mangan Memorial Nursing Scholarship | To provide a scholarship for an LHU student enrolled in the nursing program. Preference should be given to a graduate of Central Mountain High School. Secondary preference should be based on academic achievement or potential. | $ 1,600 |
| Stephen and Pamela Poorman Nursing Scholarship | To provide a Clinton County, or contiguous county to Clinton resident, with a nursing scholarship for a LHU graduating senior seeking a Nursing degree, with a GPA of at least 3.0. This student would volunteer his or her time, on a "when available" basis, at the LH Hospital. The recipient selection will be made by the Nursing Department Chair at Clearfield and the final selection will be made by the LHH Aux. Scholarship Committee. | TBA |
| PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT | ||
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| CT Assist Scholarship | To provide a $2,000 scholarship awarded to a first year Physician's Assistant student which will continue into their second year for $2,000 totaling $4,000. A first year PA student will be selected annually so there will be $4,000 awarded in scholarships every year after the initial year. The recipient must be dedicated to making the world a better place through their service toward others. This scholarship is being awarded to attract protential PA students to LHU. Students must be in good academic standing and cannot be in a probationary status for any reason. Candidate must be willing to spend at least one rotation domestically or abroad to an underserved community. Additional assistance may be available to the recipient if requested through the donor to cover travel costs or lodging associated wtih such a rotation. | $ 2,000 |
| Lacy Magagnotti Memorial Scholarship | To provide a scholarship for an LHU student who is a graduate PA student. Student must be from Clearfield County and can attend any campus location. Student must have a desire to return to Clearfield County to work as a professional upon graduation. | TBA |
| Michael Greenberg MD, MBA Physician Assistant Scholarship | For students enrolled in the LHU Physician Assistant Program. | $ 325 |
| Stephen and Pamela Poorman Physician Assistant Scholarship | To provide a Clinton County, or contiguous county to Clinton resident, with a PA Scholarship for a LHU graduate. This student would volunteer his or her time, on a "when available" basis, at the LH Hospital. The recipient selection will be made by the Department Chair of LHU and the final selection will be made by the LHH Aux. Scholarship Committee. | TBA |
| The Dr. Larry H. Lytle and Lynn J. Lytle Scholarship | To provide an annual award of at least $500 to a student who is fully matriculated in the LHU Physician's Assistant Program. Must demonstrate a desire to practice rural primary care and documented financial need. Preference given to those whose home is in a rural, medically underserved community as defined by the Pennsylvania State Health Data Center. | $ 1,050 |
| The Eleanor Baieroski Harendza Scholarship | For a full-time student enrolled in the Physcian's Assistant Program who have significant life experiencein a rural, medically underserved area or health profressional shortage area as defined by the State Department of Health. Must have a desire to return to rural primary care practice after graduation. Must demonstrate financial need and academic ability to succeed in the program. | $ 1,400 |
| The TurnKey Electric Physician Assistant Scholarship | For a student enrolled in the Physician Assistant Program. Student should aspire to seek and retain employment as primary care provider in medically underserved areas of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Student should be active in clubs, service organizations or varsity athletics and represent the quality and character that went into the onstruction of Fairview Suites. | $ 1,550 |
| Victoria J. Romeo, MD Memorial Physician Assistant Scholarship | In 2008 Lock Haven University Foundation became the benefactors of a trust that has
endowed scholarship opportunities to graduate physician assistant students and LHUP
undergraduate 3+2 BS/MHS students. This endowed scholarship fund will provide the
following scholarships to future physician assistants enrolled in the LHUP programs: · Three $1170.00 Scholarships to students enrolled in the graduate Physician Assistant Program · Two $1170.00 Scholarships to students enrolled in the undergraduate 3 + 2 BS/MHS Program These scholarships will be competitively awarded on an annual basis. Students who receive the award in previous years are eligible to compete in subsequent years for the award. The following criteria will be used for determining award recipients: · Students must be residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to be eligible for the award · Students applying in their freshman through junior years in the 3 + 2 Program or graduate PA students must have a minimum 3.2 GPA. · Awards will be preferentially given to students who are from medically underserved areas. · Financial need, as determined by the student FAFSA application, will be considered in determining award eligibility. · Academic Performance as demonstrated by the applicant's last 24 months of education in any setting and standardized test scores will be considered. |
$ 5,750 |
| PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY | ||
| Scholarship Name: | Criteria: | Up To: |
| Stephen and Pamela Poorman Physical and Occupational Therapy Scholarship | To provide a Clinton County, or contiguous county to Clinton, with a resident scholarship for an LHU upper classman seeking a Physical or Occupational Therapy degree. This student would volunteer his or her time, on a "when available" basis, at the LH Hospital. The recipient selection will be made by the Department Chair of LHU and the final selection will be made by the LHH Aux. Scholarship Committee. | TBA |
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||
| Scholarship Name: | Criteria: | Up To: |
| Virginia Ehalt Memorial Scholarship | For a Psychology major who is a rising sophomore or junior, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstration of financial need. | $ 275 |
International ScholarshipsFOR BOTH INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND US STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN STUDY ABROADPlease carefully review the criteria and only apply for scholarships you are qualified to receive. |
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| Scholarship Name: | Criteria: | Up To: |
| Fred O. Zimmermann Memorial Scholarship | For rising junior or senior students majoring in Foreign Language, based on academic achievement and demonstration of financial need. | $ 100 |
| Gary and Roberta Hopkins Scholarship | For a rising junior who will be participating in a semester abroad or an international student who will be participating in a semester at LHU, with demonstrated financial need. | $ 450 |
| Jack and Peggy Johnston Scholarship | For LHU students participating in an international exchange program. | $ 250 |
| Lin Di Memorial Chinese Studies Scholarship | To provide financial assistance to a full-time LHU undergraduate/graduate student to study for a semester in a LHU study abroad program in China. Must demonstrate financial need and academic achievement. | $ 100 |
| Marcus Konick Memorial Award | For an LHU student who will be participating in a semester abroad or an international student who will be participating in a semester at LHU with demonstrated financial need. | $ 150 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Study Abroad Award | For a qualified African-American student participating in an international exchange program. | $ 150 |
| Michael Greenberg MD, MBA Foreign Language Award | To provide annual awards to students in each of the French, German and Spanish languages at level 102(II), and to one student in each of the French, German and Spanish languages at level 202 (level IV) or as determined by department. | $ 50 |
| Michael Greenberg MD, MBA International Travel Fund | For Foreign Language or Secondary Education majors to travel to countries of their studied language. Based on academic achievement, financial need and demonstration of leadership and potential for professional proficiency. | $ 125 |
| Min Shew Chu Memorial Scholarship | For an international student achieving excellence, demonstrating financial need and participating in various campus activities. | $ 150 |
| The Dr. Cecilia Macia Scholarship | Annual scholarship for a student majoring in Spanish who will patricipate in an LHU international exchange to a Spanish speaking country. Must have greatest financial need of all applicants and a minimum GPA of 2.5 and a mimimum GPA of 3.5 in Spanish. Must also have at least 60 credits. | TBA |
| The James & Gaile Woodward International Scholarship | For a rising second semester Sophomore, junior or senior (minimum of 45 credits) Education major who is participating in an international exchange program abroad (except Canada). Must have either graduated from a Clinton, Lycoming or Centre County high school, or resided in one of these counties in the past five years. | $ 250 |
General ScholarshipsPlease carefully review the criteria and only apply for scholarships you are qualified to receive. |
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| Scholarship Name: | Criteria: | Up To: |
| Angelo A. & Elizabeth L. Muro Memorial Scholarship | For full-time students based on financial need and academic merit. | $ 550 |
| Capstone Development Partners Student Scholarship | For 3 LHU students in good academic standing who maintain residence in Fairview Suites or another on-campus residence hall. Recipient(s) should be an active participant in clubs, service organizations or varsity athletics; represent the quality and character that went into the construction of Fairview Suites. | $ 3,000 |
| Captain Andrew Koss LHU ROTC Memorial Scholarship | To provide a scholarship for an LHU ROTC cadet. Army Physical Fitness Score of 250 or higher. GPA of 2.5 or higher. Military Science 1 (freshman year) entering Military Science 2 (sophmore year). Must be enrolled and participating in ROTC as a full time student as defined by LHU. Scholarship will be broken into equal parts and awarded at the start of each semester to ensure the awards criteria is being maintained. Selection to be made by the current LHU ROTC cadre. | TBA |
| Charles H. Randecker Scholarship | An annual scholarship to an academically qualified student with a disability. Priority given to a student with demonstrated financial need and solid academic background. | $ 300 |
| Daniel Pyle Memorial Scholarship | For an LHU junior or senior in good academic standing, majoring in History, with demonstrated financial need and an active participant in ROTC. | $ 1,075 |
| Deanna Welshans Memorial Scholarship | To provide a scholarship to assist students with a disabling condition to meet expenses beyond the ordinary costs of attending college. | $ 125 |
| First Citizens Community Bank Scholarship | To provide a scholarship to an LHU student. | $ 1,000 |
| Frederick Douglass Emerging Leader Scholarship | For a full-time ethnic minority student(s) who has achieved at least sophomore status, is in good academic standing, is an active participant in campus organizations and programs and has demonstrated leadership skills and abilities. | $ 3,350 |
| Hall & Elizabeth Achenbach Memorial Fund | For research expenses and learned conference travel for students in the Social Studies area of History, Economics & Political Science, and/or students in the ROTC program at LHU. | $ 200 |
| Isadore Lipez Memorial Scholarship | For rising sophomore, junior or senior in good academic standing who also demonstrates financial need. | $ 2,200 |
| J. Ralph & Gloria R. Lovette Family Scholarship | For a resident of Clinton or Cambria County who is a Chemistry, Management Science, Political Science, Social Science, Education or Communications major. Emphasis to be placed on leadership potential and character. | $ 1,575 |
| Jane E. Stahl Memorial Scholarship | For a rising sophomore, junior, or senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 that demonstrates financial need. | $ 1,300 |
| Leah & Freida Fromm Scholarship | For a student demonstrating financial need and academic achievement. | $ 2,300 |
| Leslie & Adrienne Noelk Scholarship | For a rising sophomore in good academic standing that demonstrates financial need. | $ 125 |
| Levi J. and Emma M. Ulmer Scholarship Fund | For a rising sophomore, junior, or senior in good academic standing that demonstrates financial need. | $ 300 |
| LHU SAS, Inc. Student Leadership Award | To provide a scholarship for a senator or unpaid Executive Board member of the Student Cooperative Council, Inc. or has displayed exemplary service to the organization. Must have served or be serving as a senator or Executive Board member during the academic year in which the recipient is chosen. | $ 125 |
| Little Scholarship | For a non-traditional (age 26 or older) student that demonstrates financial need. | $ 125 |
| Marian Owens & Melvin R. Darrow Scholarship | For full-time students attending main campus, who are residents of Clearfield County, with documented financial need required. | $ 1,925 |
| Mary Hauck Stillman Leadership Scholarship | For a deserving student who demonstrates leadership in service to his/her community. Must submit a short essay showing reasons why they qualify for the scholarship. | $ 1,475 |
| Maude Brungard Memorial Fund | For a rising junior or senior in good academic standing. | $ 200 |
| May Ireland Phi Kappa Phi Scholarship | For a full-time rising sophomore, junior or senior who is a member of Phi Kappa Phi. Selection is made by a scholarship committee selected from faculty members of the Phi Kappa Phi. | $ 475 |
| Mellon Bank Scholarship | For Pennsylvania residents. Recipient must be academically qualified maintaining a GPA of at least 2.5 | $ 50 |
| Michael Fiorentino Jr., President Scholarship | To be awarded to a junior or senior with a minimum GPA of 3.5 and with a demonstration of civic engagement on or off campus. | $ 1,250 |
| Mildred Reiter Memorial Scholarship | To provide a scholarship to a student in good academic standing who demonstrates financial need and is not a resident of Pennsylvania. | $ 100 |
| PennDel Scholarship | For an education or health science major originally from Pennsylvania or Delaware. Student must be actively involved in athletics, clubs, or campus organizations. Selection will be made by agent from the PennDel Alumni Group, Director of Alumni Relations and LHU Academic Officer. | $ 1,425 |
| Perna Family Memorial Scholarship | For a rising senior student with a minimum GPA of 3.5. Recipient must demonstrate evidence of community service. | $ 1,360 |
| Perry Koch Memorial Scholarship | To provide a scholarship for an LHU student with special needs | $ 325 |
| Pinio G. & James N. Williams Memorial Scholarship | For a rising junior or senior with a minimum GPA of 3.2 who demonstrates outstanding leadership skills, loyalty to LHU and great character. Preference given in a 3 year cycle starting with the first year preference given to recipient majoring in one of the College of Education disciplines. Second year recipient should be majoring in one of the Liberal Arts disciplines. Third year recipient should be majoring in one of the Natural Science disciplines. | $ 1,025 |
| Robert Lynch Minority Scholarship | For a student who is a member of an underrepresented group. Preference given to students who are Education majors with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and have completed 32 credits. | $ 350 |
| Russ Jameson Memorial Scholarship | For an LHU student who has made a difference as a Resident Hall Assistant or on the Residence Hall Association Board. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. | $ 425 |
| Samuel & Carol Fredericks Scholarship | For rising juniors or seniors in good academic standing. | $ 525 |
| Sigma Kappa Scholarship | For a female student in her sophomore or junior year. Must have accumulated 32 credits, have at least one more year remaining at LHU and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Consideration given to the amount and quality of participation in campus/community activities. Preference given to Social Sciences major. | $ 450 |
| Sigma Sigma Sigma Scholarship | For a Sigma Sigma Sigma female who has accumulated 32 credits; at least one remaining semester at LHU, and a minimum GPA of 3.5. Consideration will be given to the amount and quality of participation in campus/community activities. | $ 250 |
| Sovereign Bank Scholarship | For a student who is a Pennsylvania resident that is academically qualified with a GPA of 2.5 or above. | $ 75 |
| Stewart/Asbell Scholarship | To provide a scholarship for a full-time traditional student who is married. | $ 325 |
| Sue Hall Memorial Scholarship | For a full-time female student carrying a minimum of 12 credits, who entered college at least one year after high school graduation. Priority shall be given to those who must be employed in order to be enrolled. Please include year of high school graduation and specifics of present employment on application form. | $ 350 |
| The David White Arts & Science Scholarship | For a full-time LHU student who is majoring in one of the Arts & Sciences disciplines. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, demonstrate leadership to the campus community, and submit a resume and a one-page essay on the leadership roles in which he or she has served in the campus community. | $ 250 |
| The Esther M. Kephart Memorial Scholarship | DO NOT AWARD UNLESS FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE. For a rising Sophomore, Junior or Senior at LHU who graduated from either Keystone Central School District, Jersey Shore School District or South Williamsport School District. Must demonstrate campus involvement and community service. Preference given to a student of a family member who is a Susquehanna Transit employee. | TBA |
| The George & Genevieve K. Ross Memorial Scholarship | For Pennsylvania residents demonstrating academic performance and financial need. | $ 1,975 |
| The James & Gaile Woodward International Scholarship | For a rising second semester Sophomore, junior or senior (minimum of 45 credits) Education major who is participating in an international exchange program abroad (except Canada). Must have either graduated from a Clinton, Lycoming or Centre County high school, or resided in one of these counties in the past five years. | $ 250 |
| The Joe and Heidi Battista Scholarship for Student Leadership | To provide scholarship funding for a student holding the office of President of one of LHU's student organizations. Student President must have a 3.0 GPA. Applications will be accepted by LHU Foundation after review by the appropriate represetatives to include the VP of Academic Affairs. An award shall be made each year provided there are eligible applicants. | TBA |
| The Robert C. Lomison Scholarship | For a full-time student with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who is a member of a fraternity or a sorority. Must demonstrate excellent communication and leadership skills within their chapter, community or university campus. Applicants must have 3 letters of recommendation from individuals associated with a Greek letter organization, community or University. | $ 3,975 |
| The Robert Mullen Family Scholarship | For a Clearfield county resident. Must be a sophomore attending Lock Haven University main campus by the succeeding semester. Financial need considered. | $ 1,000 |
| Tri-State Area Alumni Chapter Scholarship | To provide a scholarship for and LHU student from New York, New Jersey or Pennsylvania who is in good academic standing, are well rounded, and demonstrate financial need. | $ 825 |
| Vivienne Potter Elby Scholarship | For a full-time African-American student, who has achieved at least sophomore status, with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and who has demonstrated financial need. First preference to be given to graduate of Harrisburg High School, second to York High School. | $ 1,650 |
| William F. & Jane Williams Scholarship | For full-time students based on financial need and academic merit. | $ 225 |
| William M. Marino, Jr. Scholarship | For a Keystone Central School District graduate attaining sophomore status. Recipient must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Financial need is considered. | $ 325 |
| Williamson-Botts Memorial Scholarship | For a full-time student enrolled in a major in the College of Natural, Behavioral and Health Sciences or College of Liberal Arts and Education. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and have earned at least 48 credit hours at LHU. | $ 175 |
