Scholarships for Returning Students
Scholarships for Returning Students - General Information
The scholarship process for 2018/2019 has closed. Please check back in December 2018 for information regarding the process to apply for returning LHU student scholarships
for the 2019/2020 academic year.
If you are an incoming freshman, please visit the the scholarship page for incoming freshmen.
The Stephen Poorman College of Business, Information Systems, and Human Services Scholarships
Business and Computer Science
| Scholarship Name | Criteria | Up to: |
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For a rising senior accounting major with a minimum GPA of 3.0 |
$ 700.00 |
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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. |
$ 625.00 |
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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. |
$1,000.00 |
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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. |
$ 325.00 |
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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. |
$ 225.00 |
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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. |
$ 325.00 |
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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. |
$2,625.00 |
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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. |
$ 250.00 |
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For a senior student majoring in Business and Computers that is a PA resident. Student must possess a GPA of at least 3.0. |
$1,000.00 |
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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 |
$1,000.00 |
Library
| Scholarship Name | Criteria | Up to: |
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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. |
$ 200.00 |
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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. |
$ 825.00 |
Recreation Management
| Scholarship Name | Criteria | Up to: |
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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. |
$1,000.00 |
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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. |
$ 200.00 |
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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. |
$ 150.00 |
Social Work
| Scholarship Name | Criteria | Up to: |
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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. |
$1,200.00 |
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For a Social Work major with at least 64 credits and a cumulative 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. |
$ 500.00 |
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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. |
$ 125.00 |
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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. |
$ 275.00 |
The College of Liberal Arts and Education Scholarships
The College of Liberal Arts and Education
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
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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. |
$ 1,000.00 |
Communication & Philosophy
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
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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. |
$450 distributed among three recipients equally |
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For Communication Media or Communication majors who successfully complete at least 72 but not more than 104 credit hours at the end of the most recent fall semester; successfully complete 12 credit hours of LHU COMM, JOUR, or MCOM courses by the end of the most recent fall semester; attain the highest GPA at the end of the most recent fall semester of any declared Communication Media or Communication major who meets the criteria listed above. Must be enrolled as a full-time student for the spring semester when the scholarship is awarded. |
$ 150.00 |
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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 mass communication. |
$ 300.00 |
Education
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
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For students in good academic standing majoring in an Education discipline. (Scholarship will be divided with each student receiving at least $1000 each) |
$12,400.00 |
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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. |
$ 775.00 |
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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. |
$ 550.00 |
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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. |
$ 1,150.00 |
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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. |
$ 625.00 |
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For a sophomore or junior demonstrating financial need and exemplifying professional promise as a teacher. |
$ 400.00 |
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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. |
$ 325.00 |
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For a rising senior Education major who demonstrates financial need and is in good academic standing. |
$ 425.00 |
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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. |
$ 475.00 |
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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 receive both this and the Nelson E. Wolfe Scholarship. |
$ 875.00 |
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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. |
$ 1,075.00 |
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For an Education major demonstrating academic achievement. |
$ 550.00 |
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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. |
$ 90.00 |
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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. |
$ 1,150.00 |
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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. |
$ 325.00 |
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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. |
$1,000.00 |
Elementary Education
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
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For a rising sophomore, junior or senior in PreK-Grade 4 or 4-8 Middle Level majors with academic achievement and demonstrated financial need. |
$ 150.00 |
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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. |
$ 325.00 |
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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. |
$ 750.00 |
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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. |
$ 125.00 |
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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. |
$ 150.00 |
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For a full-time PreK-Grade 4 or 4-8 Middle Level majors, preferably a male student, in good academic standing. |
$ 200.00 |
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For a student majoring in PreK-Grade 4 or 4-8 Middle Level majors who demonstrates financial need. |
$ 125.00 |
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For Pre K-4/Early Childhood Education majors, based on academic achievement. |
$ 300.00 |
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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 preference to any student majoring in education. |
$ 100.00 |
Health & Physical Education
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
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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. |
$ 925.00 |
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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. |
$ 400.00 |
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For Physical Education or Health Science majors in good academic standing. |
$ 1,025.00 |
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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. |
$ 725.00 |
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For a Health & Physical Education major with a minimum GPA of 3.0. |
$ 200.00 |
English
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
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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. |
$ 4,125.00 |
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For a sophomore or junior English major with a minimum GPA of 3.0. |
$ 100.00 |
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For a rising senior Liberal Arts/English major or Secondary Education English major. |
$ 425.00 |
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For a rising junior or senior who has demonstrated outstanding ability in writing of creative literature. |
$ 100.00 |
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For two students in excellent academic standing seeking teacher certification in English. |
$ 1175.00 each |
History, Political Science, International Studies & Foreign Languages
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
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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. |
$ 300.00 |
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To be awarded to a student who writes the best history paper or essay. |
$ 300.00 |
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For a Political Science Major with at least 45 earned credits, 9 of which must be taken in Political Science. |
$ 200.00 |
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For rising junior or senior students majoring in Foreign Language, based on academic achievement and demonstration of financial need. |
$ 100.00 |
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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. |
$ 90.00 |
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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. $ |
$ 875.00 |
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For students majoring in Political Science who are graduates of Central Mountain High School. |
$ 300.00 |
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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. |
$ 50.00 |
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Annual award 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. |
$ 500.00 |
Sociology, Anthropology & Geography Department
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
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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." |
$ 275.00 |
Women & Gender Studies
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
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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 throughout whole year after receipt of scholarship. Selected by WGS Scholarship Committee ($250 each). Graduating seniors not eligible. |
$ 500.00 |
Visual and Performing Arts
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
Amount |
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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. |
$ 90.00 |
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For a rising sophomore, junior or senior student majoring in Art. |
$ 225.00 |
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For a student displaying outstanding artistic ability or performance who is at least a sophomore with a minimum 2.0 GPA. |
$ 150.00 |
Dance Minor
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
Amount |
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For full-time LHU student in good academic standing maintaining a GPA of at least 2.5 that is a dance minor student. To be selected by Jayme Host. |
$ 1,575.00 |
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For students in a dance minor. Recipient to be chosen by the dance professor. Must demonstrate good citizenship and financial need. |
$ 250.00 |
Music
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
Amount |
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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. |
$ 325.00 |
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For a band member demonstrating outstanding commitment. |
$ 200.00 |
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For full-time sophomores or juniors participating in both marching and symphonic bands and currently performing with the LHU band during the semester in which the award is presented. |
$ 300.00 |
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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. |
$ 500.00 |
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For an LHU student who participates in band. |
$ 625.00 |
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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. |
$ 500.00 |
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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. |
$ 200.00 |
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For full-time junior Music majors currently performing in the LHU marching band and one other major ensemble in the Music Department. |
$ 1,025.00 |
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For LHU students participating in the marching/pep bands. |
$ 325.00 |
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Poorman First Jazz & Pop Scholarship
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For a student who is a PA resident with at least a 3.0 GPA. Preference given to Keyboard Studies. |
$ 500.00 |
College of Natural, Behavioral, and Health Sciences Scholarships
Biological Sciences
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
Up to: |
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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. |
$85 each |
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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. |
$ 475.00 |
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For a student majoring in Natural Sciences and who is involved in International Education. Preference given to a female student and the following majors: Chemistry, Biology-Chemistry or Chemistry Education. Must be academically qualified and maintain a GPA of 3.0. Consideration may be given to students with sophomore through 2nd semester junior standing. May receive award more than one time. |
$ 1,425.00 |
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For full-time junior or first semester seniors working towards a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree in Biology. May include pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-veterinary and pre-physical therapy. Must have maintained a 3.2 GPA. Must have demonstrated leadership in the Biology and on campus activities pertaining to the college community. |
$1,075.00 |
Chemistry
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
Up to: |
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To provide a stipend to students demonstrating inquisitiveness and interest in chemical research. |
$ 200.00 |
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For a student majoring in Natural Sciences and who is involved in International Education. Preference given to a female student and the following majors: Chemistry, Biology-Chemistry or Chemistry Education. Must be academically qualified and maintain a GPA of 3.0. Consideration may be given to students with sophomore through 2nd semester junior standing. May receive award more than one time. |
$ 1,425.00 |
Geology & Physics
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
Up to: |
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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. |
$ 625.00 |
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For a full-time rising junior or senior student who is majoring in Geology with a minimum GPA of 3.0. |
$ 100.00 |
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For a senior majoring in Geology from Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. If this criteria is not met, the student should be a senior majoring in the Geology from Central, PA (Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry Counties.) If this criteria is not met, the student should be a senior majoring in the Natural Sciences from Central PA. If this criteria is not met, the student should be majoring in natural sciences. |
$1,000.00 |
Health Science
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
Up to: |
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To support a rising sophomore, junior or senior majoring in Health Science. |
$ 825.00 |
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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) |
$ 1,875.00 |
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For a rising sophomore, junior or senior majoring in Health Science. Minimum GPA of 3.0. Selected by contributing faculty. |
TBD |
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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. |
$1,000.00 |
Mathematics
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
Up to: |
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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. |
$ 90.00 |
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For rising sophomore, junior or senior students majoring in Mathematics. |
$ 225.00 |
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For a Mathematics major who has completed 60 credits by the end of the semester with a minimum GPA of 3.0. |
$ 150.00 |
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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. |
$ 150.00 |
Nursing
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
Up to: |
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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. |
$ 1,275.00 |
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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. |
$ 250.00 |
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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. |
$ 200.00 |
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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. |
$ 575.00 |
Physician Assistant
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
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For a full-time student enrolled in the Physician’s Assistant Program who have significant life experience in a rural, medically underserved area or health professional 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. |
$ 1,350.00 |
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For students enrolled in the LHU Physician Assistant Program. |
$ 300.00 |
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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 construction of Fairview Suites. |
$ 1,500.00 |
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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. |
$ 1,000.00 |
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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: |
$ 5,350.00 |
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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. |
TBD |
Psychology
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
Up to: |
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For a Psychology major who is a rising sophomore or junior, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstration of financial need. |
$ 275.00 |
Athletic Scholarships
Baseball
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
Amount |
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To provide a scholarship for an LHU student athlete participating in baseball. The selection will be made by the baseball coaching staff in consultation with the AD. |
$ 1,000.00 |
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To provide a scholarship for an incoming student-athlete or current member of the LHU baseball program that has outstanding leadership characteristics on and off the baseball field. The leadership qualities must be vital to the core of the team, nominated at the discretion of the baseball coaching staff. Minimum GPA of 2.5 required. The selection will be made by the athletic director in consultation with the baseball coaching staff. |
$1,000.00 |
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James J. Chester Head Baseball Coach 2015-Present Scholarship |
To provide a scholarship for a Lock Haven University student athlete participating in baseball. Student must be on the varsity team. Selection will be made by the Athletic Director. |
$1,000.00 |
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For a full-time sophomore or junior on the LHU Baseball team who has completed 32 credits, has at least one remaining semester and has a minimum GPA of 3.25. Must demonstrate community involvement. Recipient must send a letter of thanks to Glenn Barrie Jr. outlining his achievements in baseball and the campus community. |
$250.00 |
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To provide a scholarship for a sophomore or junior, participating on the LHU baseball team with financial need and excellent academic performance. Student must have completed 32 credits and have a GPA of 3.2 or above. Financial need must have an EFC between 0-10,000. Participation in community involvement with a brief paragraph if service submitted with application of scholarship. Must be a graduate of a PA high school. The selection will be made by the Athletic Director in consultation with the Head Baseball Coach and the Rote Family. |
$1,000.00 |
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To provide a scholarship for a Lock Haven University student participating in baseball. Student athlete must be on the varsity team. Selection will be made by the AD. |
$1,000.00 |
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To provide a scholarship for a Lock Haven University student athlete participating in baseball. Student must be on the varsity team. Selection will be made by the head baseball coach. |
$1,000.00 |
Basketball
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
Amount |
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For a sophomore that is a member of the women's basketball program with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Preference given to a coaching student. Emphasis on character and integrity. |
$ 1,000.00 |
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For a student athlete who plays men’s Basketball and makes an important contribution to the Basketball program. Priority given to residents of Centre County. |
$ 850.00 |
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For a female Physical Education, Recreation management, or sport administration major who plays field hockey, women's basketball or lacrosse. |
$ 475.00 |
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To provide a scholarship for a Lock Haven University student athlete participating in men's basketball. |
$1,000.00 |
Cross Country
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
Amount |
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For one male and one female students on the LHU Cross Country team. Must be at least a sophomore with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and special consideration given to financial need. $1,000 for a female and $1,000 for a male. |
$ 4,000.00 |
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For an LHU student athlete participating in cross country. Preference given to a student athlete from Pennsylvania |
$ 300.00 |
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To provide a scholarship for an LHU student athlete participating in cross country. Student athlete must be on the varsity men's cross country team. Preference given to a student from Maryland. Preference given to a Communication Studies major. |
$1,000.00 |
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To provide a scholarship for a member of the LHU Track & Field and/or Cross Country team. Student must be a member of the LHU Track & Field and/or Cross Country team. The selection will be made by the Athletic Director in conjunction with the Head T&F/XC coach. |
$1,000.00 |
Field Hockey & Lacrosse
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
Amount |
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For a female LHU student athlete from Spring Ford High School, playing either field hockey or lacrosse. If no Spring Ford High School graduates, shall be given to an athlete playing field hockey or lacrosse. Minimum GPA of 2.0 and contributing significantly to the LHU athletic program. (Split between field hockey and lacrosse) |
$ 2,100.00 |
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For a female Physical Education, Recreation management, or sport administration major who plays field hockey, women's basketball or lacrosse. |
$ 475.00 |
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For an outstanding student athlete who plays the goalkeeper position in field hockey and demonstrates potential to make a significant contribution to the program |
$ 125.00 |
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For a female student athlete participating in Field Hockey |
$1,000.00 |
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To provide a scholarship for a Lock Haven University student athlete participating in lacrosse. Must be on the varsity team, preference given to a student from NJ, preference given to a Recreation major. Selection to be made by the Athletic Director. |
$1,000.00 |
Football
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
Amount |
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For a student in good academic standing who plays Football and makes an important contribution to the Football program. |
$ 2,925.00 |
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For an LHU student athlete who has a GPA of at least 2.0 and embodies the characteristics of a successful athlete. Must be eligible to play at the NCAA Division II level and contribute significantly to the LHU football program. First preference given to an individual on the offensive line. Second to any student playing football that meets the above criteria. |
$ 2,150.00 |
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For a student athlete participating on the Varsity Football team. |
$ 2,000.00 |
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For a student athlete participating in Varsity Football. Recipient must be a Health and Physical Education Major. |
$ 1,300.00 |
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For an LHU student-athlete patriating in varsity football. |
$ 1,050.00 |
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For an LHU Football player. Minimum GPA of 2.0 and characteristics of a successful student-athlete (preference given to a running back). |
$ 1,025.00 |
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For a graduate of Central Mountain High School who participates on the LHU Football team. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 throughout college enrollment and embody characteristics of a successful student athlete. |
$ 1,000.00 |
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To provide scholarships for LHU students participating on the LHU Football team, maintaining a C+ average and demonstrating leadership and moral character. Must be residents of PA and have documented leadership capabilities. |
$ 950.00 |
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For a captain or two co-captains of the LHU Football team. |
$ 750.00 |
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For a student-athlete on the LHU football team, with a minimum GPA of 2.0, embodying the characteristics of a successful student-athlete. |
$ 575.00 |
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For a member of the LHU Football team, preference given to quarterbacks but may be other varsity athletes. Minimum GPA of 2.5. |
$ 400.00 |
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For a down lineman on the LHU Football team who has been a respectable academic performer, holds at least a 2.5 GPA, who exhibits a fierce sense of competition. |
$ 325.00 |
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For a student participating in the intercollegiate Football program. |
$ 200.00 |
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For a student who is a member of the Football Program. Must be matriculated at LHU. |
$500.00 |
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For a student playing on the LHU football team that graduated from Harrisburg High School. |
$1,000.00 |
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For a student athlete participating in Football as an offensive lineman. Must be Sophomore, Junior or Senior with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. |
TBD |
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For a student athlete participating on the varsity team. Alternates yearly between a football and men's basketball student athlete. |
$2,000.00 |
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For a student athlete participating in football in the position of defensive lineman or linebacker out of District IV on the varsity football team. |
$500.00 |
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For a student athlete participating in football. |
$500.00 |
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For a student athlete participating in either wrestling or football and majoring in either Health and Physical Education or the Physician Assistant Program. May be used for either an in or out of state student. |
$1,000.00 |
General
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
Amount |
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For an outstanding student athlete with demonstrated financial need who possesses leadership qualities, character and integrity. |
$ 525.00 |
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For an LHU student-athlete, to defray the cost of tuition, books and other necessities. |
$ 200.00 |
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For a rising sophomore, interested in an Athletics career. Must have good character, sports, and scholastic record in high school and at LHU. Minimum GPA of 3.0. Involvement in school and community activities required. |
$ 125.00 |
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For an outstanding student-athlete entering his or her final season of intercollegiate athletic competition. Alternates each year between male and female. (2015/2016 for a female) |
$ 100.00 |
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For a male or female LHU student athlete with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Recipient must demonstrate leadership and above average talent in their sport. |
$1,000.00 |
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For a rising sophomore, junior or senior Varsity student athlete majoring in Business with a minimum GPA of 3.0. |
$1,000.00 |
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To provide 4 scholarships for student athletes attending LHU and participating in 1 of 4 athletic programs. The 4 programs are Wrestling, Volleyball, Men's Basketball and Women's Basketball. |
$5,000.00 each |
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For a female student athlete majoring in sports studies. Must be a sophomore, junior or senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Selection is to be made by the Athletic Director in consultation with the Lally family. |
$1,000.00 |
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To provide a scholarship to a student athlete that is participating on one of the varsity athletic programs at LHU. The selection will be made by the VP for University Relations. |
$1,000.00 |
Swimming
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
Amount |
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For an LHU student who participates on the LHU Swim Team - with a minimum GPA of 2.8. Financial need may be considered but not required. |
$ 1,050.00 |
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For a student-athlete participating in swimming. Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 |
$1,000.00 |
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To provide a scholarship for a Lock Haven University student athlete participating in swimming. Student athlete must excel on the varsity swimming team and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. For a sophomore, junior or senior that promotes positive team culture. Selection will be made by the Athletic Director. |
$700.00 |
Track
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
Amount |
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For a LHU student-athlete participating in Track & Field who is a sophomore, junior or senior. Preference given to a PSAC Champion. |
$ 1,200.00 |
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For a sophomore, junior or senior LHU student athlete participating in Track & Field. |
$ 1,000.00 |
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To provide a scholarship for a member of the LHU Track & Field and/or Cross Country team. Student must be a member of the LHU Track & Field and/or Cross Country team. The selection will be made by the Athletic Director in conjunction with the Head T&F/XC coach. |
$1,000.00 |
Wrestling
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
Amount |
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To provide a scholarship for a Lock Haven University student participating in wrestling. Must be on the varsity wrestling team and must be from the state of PA. Selection will be made by the wrestling coaching staff. |
$ 7,500.00 |
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For a rising senior who participates on the LHU Wrestling team. Good academic standing required. |
$ 2,000.00 |
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For a student athlete participating in the Varsity Wrestling team. |
$ 2,000.00 |
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For a qualified student in good academic standing carrying a GPA of 3.0 or higher majoring in Health and Physical Education or Sports Administration who participates in the intercollegiate Wrestling program. Must be a significant contributor to the Wrestling team. |
$ 1,200.00 |
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For an outstanding student-athlete participating in the Wrestling program who demonstrates strong commitment to the LHU Wrestling program and possesses strong character. |
$ 1,075.00 |
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To provide a scholarship for a Lock Haven University student athlete participating in wrestling. Athlete must be participating on the varsity team. Selection will be made by the Athletic Director. |
$ 1,000.00 |
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For a student-athlete participating in the intercollegiate Football or Wrestling program. Alternates each year between the two sports. (2015/2016 is football student-athlete) Must be academically eligible to participate in athletics and demonstrated leadership potential in the field of athletics, academics or campus/public activities. Must demonstrate financial need. |
$ 425.00 |
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For a student-athlete participating on the LHU Wrestling team with good academic standing. |
$ 50.00 |
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To provide a scholarship for an incoming student-athlete(s) or current member(s) of the LHU wrestling program that is in good academic standing. Nomination will be made at the discretion of the wrestling coaching staff. Student athlete(s) must be in good academic standing. The selection will be made by the AD in consultation with the wrestling coaching staff. |
TBD |
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To provide a scholarship for an incoming student-athlete or current member of the LHU wrestling program that is in good academic standing, with preference given t a Health Science major. Athlete will be nominated at the discretion of the wrestling coaching staff. Student-athlete must be in good academic standing. The selection will be made by the Athletic Director in consultation with the wrestling coaching staff. |
TBD |
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To provide a scholarship for a student-athlete that is an out-of-state incoming freshman or current member of the LHU wrestling team. Must carry a 3.2 GPA or above during selection process. The selection will be made by the Athletic Director in consultation with the wrestling coaching staff. |
$2,000.00 |
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To provide a scholarship for an upper classman on the wrestling team. Student must be a sophomore, junior, or senior. Student must be a PA resident. |
TBD |
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For a student athlete participating in either wrestling or football and majoring in either Health and Physical Education or the Physician Assistant Program. May be used for either an in or out of state student. |
$1,000.00 |
Soccer
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
Amount |
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To provide a scholarship for an incoming student-athlete or current member of the LHU men's soccer program of high character that displays leadership qualities on the field, in the classroom, and around the community. |
$1,000.00 |
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To provide a scholarship to an upperclassman, student athlete, who is a member of the men's soccer team. Student must be a varsity player and have an academic status of sophomore, junior or senior. The selection will be made by the Athletic Director in consultation with the head men's soccer coach. |
$1,000.00 |
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The scholarship is awarded to a men's soccer student-athlete who exhibits a strong presence in the classroom, in the community and on the pitch. This scholarship is for a varsity men's soccer participant that is from PA or a neighboring state and will embody the ideals of a Bald Eagle soccer player. The selection will be made by the Athletic Director in consultation with the head men's soccer coach. |
$1,000.00 |
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To provide a scholarship for an incoming freshman, transfer, or current LHU student-athlete, participating on the LHU men's soccer team who majors in Health and Physical Education or the Sciences, that demonstrates substantial need for financial support. The selection will be made by the athletic director in coordination with the LHU men's soccer coaching staff. |
$1,000.00 |
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For an outstanding men’s soccer player who demonstrates potential to make a significant contribution to the Men’s Soccer program with a minimum GPA of 2.5. If award is given to incoming freshman, must attain minimum GPA of 2.5 in fall semester and scholarship would be awarded in the spring of the academic year. |
TBD |
Softball
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
Amount |
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For a female student athlete with a minimum of one-year participation on the varsity softball team who demonstrates a strong work ethic and selflessness. Consideration given to someone who made the team as a walk-on. |
$1,000.00 |
International Scholarships
For both International students and US students participating in Study Abroad
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
Up to: |
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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. |
$ 425.00 |
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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. |
$ 225.00 |
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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. |
$ 225.00 |
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For LHU students participating in an international exchange program. |
$ 200.00 |
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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. |
$ 150.00 |
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For a qualified African-American student participating in an international exchange program. |
$ 150.00 |
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For an international student achieving excellence, demonstrating financial need and participating in various campus activities. |
$ 150.00 |
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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. |
$ 125.00 |
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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. |
$ 100.00 |
General Scholarships
Please carefully review the criteria and only apply for scholarships you are qualified to receive.
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Scholarship Name |
Criteria |
Up to: |
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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. |
$ 3,225.00 |
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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. |
$ 3,175.00 |
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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. |
$ 3,000.00 |
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For a student demonstrating financial need and academic achievement. |
$ 2,150.00 |
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For rising sophomore, junior or senior in good academic standing who also demonstrates financial need. |
$ 2,050.00 |
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For full-time students attending main campus, who are residents of Clearfield County, with documented financial need required. |
$ 1,850.00 |
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For Pennsylvania residents demonstrating academic performance and financial need. |
$ 1,850.00 |
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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. |
$ 1,475.00 |
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For a full-time African-American student, who has achieved at least sophomore status, with a minimum GPA of 2.5 and demonstrated financial need. First preference to be given to graduate of Harrisburg High School, second to York High School. |
$ 1,450.00 |
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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. |
$ 1,400.00 |
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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. |
$ 1,350.00 |
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For a rising sophomore, junior, or senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 that demonstrates financial need. |
$ 1,250.00 |
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For a rising senior student with a minimum GPA of 3.5. Recipient must demonstrate evidence of community service. |
$ 1,175.00 |
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For a student with a GPA of at least 3.25. Must demonstrate financial need and a student receiving another award may be included. |
$ 1,125.00 |
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For an LHU junior or senior in good academic standing, majoring in History, with demonstrated financial need and an active participant in ROTC. |
$ 1,025.00 |
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Dr. Gerald R. Robinson and Mrs. Jean B. Robinson Memorial Award |
For an academically qualified student who has had a positive impact on the LHU campus and the lives of students. Minimum GPA of 3.0 and must have completed 64 semester hours and participated in one or more student activities such as athletics, student government or performing arts. |
$ 1,000.00 |
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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. |
$ 975.00 |
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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. |
$ 800.00 |
|
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For a Clearfield county resident. Must be a sophomore attending Lock Haven University main campus by the succeeding semester. Financial need considered. |
$ 700.00 |
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For full-time students based on financial need and academic merit. |
$ 525.00 |
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For rising juniors or seniors in good academic standing. |
$ 500.00 |
|
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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. |
$ 450.00 |
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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. |
$ 425.00 |
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For a rising sophomore, junior, or senior in good academic standing that demonstrates financial need. |
$ 325.00 |
|
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An annual scholarship to an academically qualified student with a disability. Priority given to a student with demonstrated financial need and solid academic background. |
$ 300.00 |
|
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To provide a scholarship for a full-time traditional student who is married. |
$ 300.00 |
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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. |
$ 300.00 |
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For a Keystone Central School District graduate attaining sophomore status. Recipient must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Financial need is considered. |
$ 300.00 |
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WILL ALWAYS BE $250. 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. |
$ 250.00 |
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For a rising junior or senior in good academic standing. |
$ 200.00 |
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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. |
$ 200.00 |
|
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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. |
$ 175.00 |
|
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For a rising sophomore in good academic standing that demonstrates financial need. |
$ 125.00 |
|
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For a non-traditional (age 26 or older) student that demonstrates financial need. |
$ 125.00 |
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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. |
$ 125.00 |
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To provide a scholarship to a student in good academic standing who demonstrates financial need and is not a resident of Pennsylvania. |
$ 100.00 |
|
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For full-time students based on financial need and academic merit. |
$ 100.00 |
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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. Applications are available at 308 Sullivan Hall. |
$ 100.00 |
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To provide a scholarship to assist students with a disabling condition to meet expenses beyond the ordinary costs of attending college. |
$ 75.00 |
|
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For a student who is a Pennsylvania resident that is academically qualified with a GPA of 2.5 or above. |
$ 75.00 |
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For Pennsylvania residents. Recipient must be academically qualified maintaining a GPA of at least 2.5 |
$ 50.00 |
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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 (sophomore 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. |
$500.00 |
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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. |
$1,000.00 |
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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. |
$250.00 |
