Scholarships

Shippensburg University Foundation Scholarships

Please note that not all scholarships are available every year

Academic Achievement - Freshmen Scholarships

Erna Wright Berkheimer Scholarship

For incoming, full-time, freshmen who are residents of PA and who intend to major in Education. Applicants must have a combined SAT score of at least 1200 and rank in the upper 10 percent of the high school class. Recipients of this four-year scholarship must maintain a 3.2 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic year, complete 12 credits per semester, and major in education.

Grant and Susan Conaway Blowers Memorial Scholarship

For incoming full-time freshmen that reside in Huntingdon County, PA, have SAT scores of 1100 or more, and rank in the upper 20 percent of their high school class. Recipients may retain the scholarship for a maximum of four consecutive academic years provided the recipient completes a minimum of 12 credits per semester and maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic year.

Mary Beasley Burch Gifted Minority Student Scholarship Fund

For full-time minority students with a minimum score of 1050 on the SAT and who rank in the upper ten percent of their high school class. This scholarship may be retained for 8 academic semesters provided the recipient completes an average of 15 credits per semester, maintains a 2.8 cumulative GPA at the end of the freshman year and a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of the sophomore and junior years. The SAT requirement may be waived at the discretion of the selection committee if a candidate ranks in the upper 5 percent of their class and shows evidence of exceptional academic potential.

Dr. Angelo and Mrs. Dolores Costanzo Gifted Minority Student Scholarship Fund

For full-time minority students, preferably freshmen with SAT scores of 1050 or more and who rank in the upper ten percent of the high school class. The SAT requirement may be waived at the discretion of the Selection Committee if a candidate ranks in the upper five percent of their high school class and shows evidence of exceptional academic potential. Recipients of this eight academic semester scholarship must complete an average of fifteen credits per semester and maintain a 2.8 cumulative GPA at the end of freshman year and a 3.0 at the end of the sophomore and junior year.

Francis J. Dixon Family Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to incoming full time freshmen who attended any of the high schools in Cumberland , Dauphin, Lancaster and Lebanon counties in PA. Applicants must have a class rank in the top 10 percent. This scholarship is contingent on available funding. Additional information on this scholarship is located on the State System of Higher Education’s website at www.sshechan.edu/scholarships.

John G. and Julia F. Geiling Memorial Scholarship

Candidates must be entering freshmen with an SAT score of 1200 or above who rank in the upper 10% of their high school class. In case of candidates of equal ability, level of need, distribution of the scholarships among schools and departments, and representation from different geographical areas will be considered. This scholarship may be retained for four years provided the student maintains a 3.2 GPA.

Gifted Minority Student Scholarship

For entering, freshmen, minority students who score a minimum SAT of 1050 and who rank in the upper 10 percent of their high school class. The SAT requirement may be waived at the discretion of the award committee if a candidate ranks in the upper 5 percent of their class and shows evidence of exceptional academic potential. Recipients may retain the scholarship for a maximum of eight academic semesters, provided the recipient maintains a 2.8 cumulative GPA at the end of the freshman year and a 3.0 cumulative GPA for the sophomore, junior and senior years. The recipient must carry an average of 15 credits per semester. The scholarship awards committee will consider requests for exceptions to these criteria.

Norman E. Greenawalt Scholarship Fund

For incoming full-time freshmen who reside in Franklin or Cumberland County, PA, with priority given to students who graduate from Shippensburg Area Senior High School (or its successor) with SAT scores of 1100 or more and who rank in the upper 20 percent of their class. Recipients of this four consecutive academic year scholarship must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of the academic year and complete twelve credits per semester. Applicants must complete the FAFSA.

H & H Chevrolet Scholarship

For local incoming full-time freshmen with SAT scores of 1000 or more who rank in the upper 25 percent of their high school class. Applicants must have graduated from one of the following school districts in Pennsylvania : Chambersburg, Shippensburg, Big Spring , Carlisle, South Middleton, or Cumberland Valley . Applicants must complete the FAFSA to be considered. This scholarship may be retained for four consecutive academic years provided the recipient maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic year and completes a minimum of 12 credits per semester.

George C. and Patricia R. Hoopy Scholarship

For incoming full-time freshmen who have a minimum SAT score of 1100 and have graduated in the upper fifth of their high school class. Preference will be given to students who have graduated from Harrisburg Academy . Second preference will be given to applicants from the Cedar Cliff High School . This scholarship may be retained for 4 years providing the student maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA each year and completes a minimum of 12 credits per semester.

Richard H. Hosfeld Memorial Scholarship

For incoming full-time freshmen who graduate from Shippensburg Area Senior High School (or its successor) with SAT scores of 1100 or more and rank in the upper 25 percent of their class. Recipients of this four consecutive academic year scholarship must maintain a 3.2 cumulative GPA at the end of the academic year and complete 12 credits per semester.

Dr. Elnetta G. Jones Scholarship

This scholarship is for full-time freshman entering Shippensburg University within the Division of Undeclared Majors. Recipients must have a minimum SAT score of 1150 and rank in the top two-fifths of their high school class. Recipients of this four consecutive academic year scholarship must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the conclusion of each academic year and complete 12 credits per semester.

Paul S. Lehman Memorial Scholarship

First preference is given to applicants whose high school of origin is in Mifflin or Juniata counties, PA. Recipients must have a minimum SAT score of 1100 and graduate in the upper one-fifth of their high school class. Recipients of this four consecutive year scholarship must maintain a 3.2 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic year and complete 12 credits per semester.

Pennsylvania 's State System of Higher Education's Board of Governors’ Scholarship Program

The Board of Governors’ Scholarship is awarded to full time undergraduate students meeting certain academic standards. Freshmen recipients must meet or exceed certain academic standards based on a combination of SAT scores and high school class rank. Transfer applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. This scholarship is renewable provided the recipient meets the established GPA and credit requirements.

Shippensburg University Foundation Scholarships

The Shippensburg University Foundation Scholarship is for incoming full-time freshmen with SAT scores of 1100 or more who rank in the upper 20 percent of their high school class. Recipients of this four consecutive year scholarship must maintain a 3.2 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic year and complete 12 credits per semester.

Shippensburg University Scholarship for Outstanding Students

For incoming full-time freshmen with SAT scores of 1200 or more who rank in the upper 10 percent of their high school class. Recipients of this four consecutive-year scholarship must maintain a 3.2 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic year and complete 12 credits per semester.

Abraham K. Smith Scholarship for Outstanding Students

For incoming full-time freshmen with an SAT score of 1200 or more who rank in the upper 10 percent of their high school class. Recipients of this full-tuition four consecutive year scholarship must maintain a 3.2 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic year and complete 12 credits per semester.

Harriet Wylie Stewart Scholarship

This scholarship is presented to a graduate of the Shippensburg Area School District with first preference given to applicants from the Middle Spring community. The recipient must demonstrate academic excellence, outstanding character, and citizenship. This scholarship is not renewable.

Lynn G. and Evelyn R. Walck Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time freshmen with a minimum SAT score of 1200, graduating in the upper one tenth of their high school class. Preference is given to applicants from the Waynesboro school district. Recipients of this four year scholarship must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 and complete a minimum of 12 credits per semester.

Robert M. and Virginia L. Walck Scholarship

This scholarship is for a full-time freshmen with a minimum SAT score of 1200, graduating in the upper one tenth of their high school class. Preference is given to applicants from Cumberland and Franklin counties, PA. Recipients of this four year scholarship must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 and complete a minimum of 12 credits per semester.

Robert F. Welliver SU Foundation Scholarship

For entering freshmen with a minimum SAT score of 1100 and high school rank of within the top fifth of the graduating high school class. The recipient will be selected based on demonstrated ability and projected promise. This scholarship is renewable for 4 years provided the recipient maintains a minimum of 12 credits per semester and a 3.2 cumulative GPA.

Eileen Wilkinson Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for an incoming full-time, female, freshmen with a minimum SAT score of 1100 who ranks in the upper one-fifth of their high school class. The recipient should demonstrate good character and citizenship. Recipients of this four consecutive year scholarship must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Academic Achievement - Upperclassmen Scholarships

John M. and Shirley Aichele Scholarship

This scholarship is for students who have graduated from a high school located in Derry Township , Dauphin County , or from Lower Dauphin High School . Applicants must be transfer students who have completed at least one year of study at Harrisburg Area Community College . Students must have a minimum score of 1100 out of 1600 on the SAT and have achieved a 3.0 cumulative GPA at HACC. This scholarship is renewable for up to 3 years provided the student completes 12 credits per semester and maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic year.

Frances M. Banks Memorial Scholarship Fund

For a full-time second-semester freshman or sophomore student with a minimum GPA of 2.0 who is completing 12 credits per semester. Recipient must be a student of the Academic Success Program (formerly known as the ACT 101 Higher Education Equal Opportunity Program.)

The Bard Townhouses Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to upper-class, full-time, undergraduate students with a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must reside in a property managed by James Properties, Inc. If there are no applicants who meet the above criteria, this scholarship will be awarded to an incoming full-time freshman who resides in the Commonwealth of PA. Freshman applicants must have a minimum SAT score of 1100 and graduate in the upper 10% of their high school class. Financial need is considered and applicants are required to complete the FAFSA. This scholarship is renewable for 3 years if awarded to a full-time upper-class recipient provided the recipient remains a resident of a property managed by James Properties, Inc., and maintains a 3.3 GPA at the end of each academic year. If awarded to a full-time freshman, this scholarship may be retained for 4 consecutive academic years provided they remain a full-time student and maintain a 3.3 GPA at the end of each academic year.

Financial Need and Academic Promise – Freshmen Scholarships

J. Stewart and Jane G. Askins Scholarship

For entering full-time freshmen, with first preference given to students residing in the Shippensburg Area School District , second preference given to students residing in the Chambersburg Area School District and final preference given to students from the Big Spring School District . Applicants must complete the FAFSA to be considered for this scholarship. This scholarship is renewable for 4 years providing the student maintains a 2.2 GPA at the end of the freshman year and a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of the sophomore and junior years.

Ivin S. and Virginia D. Bear Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to full-time undergraduate students at Shippensburg University who are residents of one of the following counties in Pennsylvania : Adams, Columbia , Cumberland , Dauphin, Franklin , Fulton , Juniata, Lancaster , Lebanon , Montour, Northumberland, Perry, or York and who demonstrate high promise and good academic credentials. Financial need must be demonstrated. The Bear Trust is administered through The Great Harrisburg Foundation.

Ruth G. Beaver Scholarship

For incoming, full-time, freshmen demonstrating financial need and academic promise. Although open to all students, first preference is given to students from Juniata County . This scholarship may be renewed for four years provided the recipient completes 12 credits per semester.

George L. Brown Scholarship

For incoming freshmen who have graduated from the Middle Paxton Township (1^st preference) or Susquehanna Township (2^nd preference.) Applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered. Recipients of this four consecutive academic year scholarship must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic year and complete 12 credits per semester.

Harry and Elizabeth Chapman Scholarship

For incoming full-time freshmen demonstrating financial need and academic promise, who have SAT scores of 1100 or more and who rank in the upper 15 percent of their high school class. Although open to all students from Pennsylvania , preference is given to graduates of Cumberland Valley High School , Mechanicsburg , Pennsylvania . Recipients may retain the scholarship for a maximum of four academic years provided they maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA and complete 12 credits per semester.

Edith Davis Eve Foundation

This scholarship is awarded to an incoming, full-time, freshmen of high academic merit who has financial need. The recipient of this scholarship must be a resident of Blair County , PA , excluding the City of Altoona . This scholarship is contingent on available funding. Additional information on this scholarship is located on the State System of Higher Education’s website at www.sshechan.edu/scholarships.

Shirley Fry Fox Scholarship

For incoming full-time freshmen who are citizens of the United States . Preference shall be given to residents of Cumberland , Dauphin, and Lebanon counties. Recipients must be in need of financial assistance. This four-year scholarship may be retained if the recipient maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic year and completes twelve or more credits per semester.

Glencoe, Inc. Scholarship

For incoming full-time freshmen that have demonstrated their abilities by their high school grades, test scores, academic awards received, and by the examples they set in their personal lives. The financial, family, and social circumstances of each applicant is taken into consideration. Recipients of this four consecutive-year scholarship must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic year and complete 12 credits per semester. This scholarship is funded by annual gifts made by the publishing company to the Shippensburg University Foundation and is renewable pending availability of funding from the benefactor.

James A. Hughes Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to students from specific School Districts from the Philadelphia area (a list of eligible schools available upon request). This scholarship is guaranteed for the freshman year only. Scholarship recipients may reapply to be considered for scholarship renewal if they meet specified deadlines, maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA, and submit a written reference from one of their teachers or advisors endorsing them as a scholarship recipient. This scholarship is contingent on available funding. Additional information on this scholarship is located on the State System of Higher Education’s website at www.sshechan.edu/scholarships.

Jeff and Sharon Lee Student Scholarship

This scholarship is presented to incoming full time freshmen who have graduated from high school with an SAT score of 950 or above, with a GPA of 3.0, who have demonstrated financial need by completing the FAFSA. Preference shall be given to applicants who are African American and who have graduated from the Philadelphia Public School System. This scholarship may be retained for four years providing the student completes an average of 15 credits per semester, maintains a 2.5 GPA at the end of the freshman year and a 3.0 GPA at the end of the sophomore and junior years.

Phillips/Morrell Family Memorial Scholarship

For incoming full-time freshmen who have academic abilities and test scores traditionally acceptable for admissions at Shippensburg University . The recipient must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 (a “C” average, minimally) on a 4.0 scale. Financial need is taken into consideration. The recipient must demonstrate good character, morals, decency toward others, and citizenship. This scholarship may be retained for 4 consecutive academic years provided the recipient completes 12 credits per semester, maintains a 2.0 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic year.

National City “Investing in Pennsylvania ’s Future” Scholarship

Applicants for this award must be incoming freshmen who are in need of financial aid from the following counties: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler , Clarion, Clearfield , Crawford, Elk, Erie , Fayette, Greene, Jefferson, Lawrence , McKean, Mercer, Venango, Warren , Washington , and Westmoreland. Recipients are selected based on academic promise. Preference is given to incoming full-time freshmen with a minimum SAT score of 1000, class rank in the top 30% of their class, and a high school GPA of 2.7 or better. This scholarship is contingent on available funding. Additional information on this scholarship is located on the State System of Higher Education’s website at www.sshechan.edu/scholarships.

Scott Alan Petruno Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for incoming full-time freshmen who come from a single parent household. Applicants must demonstrate good character and citizenship. The scholarship committee may require student-written essays and/or letters of recommendation as evidence of the student’s character. Applicants are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Clarence Schock Foundation Scholarship (SICO Foundation)

These scholarships are a memorial to Clarence Schock (1865-1955), founder of The SICO Company and The SICO Foundation. The Clarence Schock Foundation scholarships are valid for four years. They are awarded each year to a number of entering freshmen whose legal residences are in the following Pennsylvania counties: Adams, Berks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York, provided the student is or will be a graduate of a secondary school in the same counties. Factors considered by Shippensburg University in naming the Clarence Schock Foundation scholarship recipient include scholastic record, financial need, and personal attributes. Applicants who do not live in the above listed areas may still qualify if graduating from one of the following high schools: Shippensburg, Boyertown, Spring Ford or Williams Valley in Pennsylvania .

G. Radcliffe and Marian B. Schultz Scholarship

This scholarship is for incoming freshmen who are registered with the Office of Social Equity. The recipient must demonstrate financial need, good character, and citizenship. The scholarship is renewable for four years providing the recipient maintains a minimum of 12 credits per semester, remains in good academic standing and remains enrolled as a full-time student.

Grant Fund for Shippensburg Area School District Students

This scholarship is for incoming full-time freshmen graduates from the Shippensburg Area Senior High School . The main qualification of this scholarship is financial need and academic promise. This scholarship may be retained for four consecutive years.

Minnie Patton Stayman Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to incoming full-time freshmen of high academic merit with financial need. The recipient of this scholarship must be a resident of the City of Altoona, PA. This scholarship is contingent on available funding. Additional information on this scholarship is located on the State System of Higher Education’s website at www.sshechan.edu/scholarships.

Laura J. Peffer Stuart Memorial

For a student demonstrating financial need and academic promise. Recipients from the Borough of Carlisle, Pennsylvania and vicinity (defined as the townships surrounding Carlisle , PA ) are given priority consideration. If no eligible candidates are from the Borough of Carlisle, a recipient will be selected from Cumberland County , PA. Recipients may retain the scholarship for a maximum of four consecutive academic years provided he/she maintains a 2.5 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic year and completes 12 credits per semester.

Craig K. Swavely Memorial Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is presented to entering full-time freshmen who have achieved a minimum SATscore of and graduated in the upper fifth of their high school class. Recipients should also demonstrate good character and citizenship. First preference is given to graduates of Antietam School District and the Exeter School District . If there are no qualified candidates from the area of first preference, second preference is granted to residents of Berks County , PA. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and are required to complete the FAFSA to be considered for this scholarship. Recipients of this four consecutive year scholarship must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic year and complete a minimum of 12 credits per semester.

Wantz/Gross Scholarship

This scholarship is for incoming full-time freshmen who are graduates of the East Pennsboro Area School District ( Cumberland County ) PA. Applications should have a minimum SAT score of 950 and have graduated in the upper one-fifth of their high school class. Applicants are required to complete the Free Application of Federal Student Aid. This scholarship may be retained for four (4) consecutive academic years provided the recipient meets the following requirements: twelve (12) credits per semester and maintains a cumulative 2.8 GPA at the end of the freshmen year and a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of the sophomore and junior years.

The College of Arts & Sciences

Arts and Humanities Majors - Freshmen

Dora Addams Scholarship

For entering full-time freshmen majoring in Art with a minimum SAT score of 1000 and who have graduated in the upper 20 percent of their high school class. Recipients of this four-year scholarship must maintain a 2.8 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic year, complete a minimum of twelve credits per semester, and remain enrolled in an undergraduate degree program administered by the Art Department .

Dr. Mohandas Baliga Memorial Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is for juniors enrolled in undergraduate programs administered by the Government Department. GPA and letters of recommendation are taken into consideration.

Dev Hathaway Memorial English Scholarship

For incoming, full-time, freshmen entering an undergraduate degree program administered by the English Department. Recipients must have a minimum SAT score of 1300, rank in the upper one-fifth of their high school class, and achieve a high school GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. This scholarship can be retained for four consecutive academic years provided the recipient completes a minimum of twelve credits per semester, remains enrolled in undergraduate degree program administered by the English Department, and maintains at least a 3.2 GPA at the end of each academic year.

Glencoe Inc., Witmer, Grimes, and Moore Scholarship

This scholarship is for incoming full-time freshmen interested in a career in the publishing field who will pursue a degree within a related discipline, English or Communication/Journalism. Although open to all students, preference is given to those from an underprivileged background. This scholarship may be retained for four consecutive academic years provided 12 credits per semester are completed, a 3.0 cumulative GPA is maintained at the end of each academic year, and a degree in the publishing field (English or Communications/Journalism) is pursued. This scholarship is renewable pending availability of funding from the benefactor.

Nancy Kelley Ashton and Mildred Jarrett Kelley ’16 Memorial Music Scholarship

For incoming or already enrolled students who are pursuing a minor in music. Candidates must have graduated in the top fifth of their high school class and have achieved SAT scores acceptable to Shippensburg University . Currently enrolled students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. This scholarship is renewable providing the student completes 12 credits per semester, continues to have music as a minor, and maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale.)

Sean C. McCarthy Memorial Scholarship

Recipients must enter an undergraduate degree program administered by the English Department. Applicant must complete the FAFSA to be considered for this scholarship. This scholarship may be retained for four consecutive years provided the recipient completes a minimum of 12 credits per semester, remains enrolled in an undergraduate degree program administered by the English department, and maintains at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic year.

Alan D. Potena Memorial Scholarship

For incoming, full-time, freshmen pursuing a broadcasting degree within the Communication/Journalism Department. Preference is given to students from Adams, Bucks, and York counties, PA. The student must score 1000 or more on the SAT and rank in the upper 20 percent of their high school class. Financial need is also taken into consideration. Candidates are required to complete the FAFSA. This scholarship may be retained for four consecutive academic years provided the recipient maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the conclusion of each academic year, pursues a broadcasting degree within the Communication/Journalism Department, and completes a minimum of 12 credits per semester.

John Weldon Scott Scholarship

For incoming full-time freshmen, or students currently enrolled, who are majoring in French or Spanish (BA), with or without Secondary Education Certification, or in International Management (BSBA) or who have a minor in Ethnic Studies, French, German, Spanish, or International Studies. Priority consideration will be given to qualified students of any minority race. Recipients must have achieved at least a 2.8 cumulative GPA.

Herman and Regina Walter Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is for incoming full-time freshmen who are residents of Lebanon County , PA , with first preference given to graduates of the Lebanon School District who intend to pursue a degree in Communication/Journalism. Second preference is given to all other graduates of the Lebanon School District and third preference to other applicants intending to pursue a degree in Communication/Journalism. Applicants are required to complete the Free Application of Federal Student Aid. This scholarship may be retained for four (4) consecutive academic years provided the recipient meets the following requirements: twelve (12) credits per semester and maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic year.

Arts and Humanities Majors - Upperclassmen

Harold and Helen Crouse English Composition Scholarship

This scholarship is to aid a student who has a demonstrated financial need and has shown improvement in writing skills in a freshman composition course. The English Composition committee will select the writer of the most distinguished essay to receive this scholarship.

History Department Scholarship

This scholarship is presented to full-time students enrolled in an undergraduate degree program administered by the History Department. Applicants must have completed at least 60 credits, have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.224 (on a 4.0 scale); submit a portfolio record or other evidence of their work in their history courses, and an application essay outlining their qualifications for the scholarship

Michael Kretschman Memorial Theatre Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a sophomore who has achieved a minimum of 30, but no more than 60, credits prior to receiving the award. Candidates must have a minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA, demonstrate an on going dedication to the theatre in the area of production or performance and completed the FAFSA to be considered for the award.

Mark Lipper Journalism Award

This scholarship is presented to communication/journalism majors who have achieved senior status and a minimum grade point average of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale. Candidates must also be active in extra-curricular journalism activities and submit a 400-word letter outlining their career ambitions.

Richard E. and Phyllis J. Marshall Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to upperclassmen who are enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences with preference given to the following majors: English, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Mathematics or Physics. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2, complete a minimum of 12 credits per semester, reside in PA, and demonstrate good character and citizenship. The scholarship may be retained for three academic years provided the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

Albert A. Mason, Sr. Journalism Award

This scholarship is presented to a sophomore or junior majoring in journalism who has maintained a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in his/her major and has been active in extra-curricular activities associated with his/her field of study.

Benjamin S. Nispel Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a senior enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences who has a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 and who has provided outstanding service to the Shippensburg University campus community.

John Weldon Scott Scholarship

Bennie S. Truax Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to students in their second year, or more, of service on the Shippensburg University Band staff who demonstrate leadership and dedication through their activities in the marching band and/or concert band. Character and citizenship are also taken into consideration. Recipients must have achieved an overall GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and have earned 90 or more credits prior to the start of the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded.

Mathematics/Science Majors - Freshmen

Computer Science Scholarship

For students majoring in computer science with the highest combined SAT score and rank in the top twenty percent of their class. Selection will be made on ability and projected promise only. This scholarship awarded in the fall is renewable in the spring if the student maintains at 3.0 cumulative GPA, remains a computer science major, and completes twelve credits per semester. The Computer Science Scholarship is a one-year, undergraduate scholarship.

Janice Tarner Crawford Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is available to incoming full-time freshmen with an interest in medical technology. Recipients must be PA residents with preference provided in the following order: 1) Residents of Franklin, Lehigh or Northampton counties enrolling as biology or chemistry majors indicating an interest in medical technology; 2) Residents of other Pennsylvania counties enrolling as biology or chemistry majors indicating an interest in medical technology; 3) Residents of Franklin, Lehigh, or Northampton counties majoring in biology;4) Residents of other Pennsylvania counties majoring in biology. Recipients must demonstrate financial need. This is a four-year renewable scholarship.

Annabel Heberlig Eisenberg Loan/Scholarship

For incoming, full-time freshmen, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Education within the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. Recipients must have a minimum SAT score of 1100 and rank in the upper twenty percent of their high school class. This loan/scholarship is renewable for a maximum of four years provided the recipient completes a minimum of 15 credits per semester, maintains a 3.2 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic year and pursues a Bachelor of Science in Education within the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. It is the intention of the benefactor that these loan/scholarships be awarded to students with a desire to teach mathematics at the secondary level. The loan/scholarship will be forgiven according to the following provision: for each year of full-time employment as a teacher of secondary mathematics, $1,000 of the loan/ scholarship will be forgiven. The recipient has six years from the date of graduation to meet this requirement.

Dr. Alfred V. Gunter Memorial Scholarship

For incoming, freshmen students, majoring in an undergraduate degree program administered by the Biology Department. The recipient must have a minimum SAT score of 1100 and rank in the upper 20 percent of their high school class. This scholarship may be retained for four consecutive academic years or until graduation, which ever comes first. To retain this scholarship, the recipient must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher at the end of each academic year, must complete a minimum of 12 credits per semester, and remain enrolled in an undergraduate degree program administered by the Biology Department.

William F. Morris Scholarship for Math and Science Secondary Education

For incoming, full-time, freshmen or current students in good standing, with a minimum, 3.0, cumulative GPA. Recipients must be Teacher Education candidates intending to complete the core subjects in Teacher Education for certification purposes in the subject area of secondary mathematics and/or secondary science. Applicants must have a minimum SAT score of 1100 and have achieved above a 3.0 average for their high school college preparatory mathematics and science courses. Applicants are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Dr. William E. Peightel Scholarship

For incoming freshmen with SAT scores of 1100 or more who rank in the upper 20 percent of their high school class. Recipients must enter a degree program within the Biology Department, with preference given to candidates pursuing a Health Science degree. Recipients may retain the scholarship for a maximum of four consecutive academic years provided they complete a minimum of 12 credits per semester, remain enrolled in an undergraduate degree program administered by the Biology Department, and maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic year.

Dr. Thomas Smyth Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is presented to an entering freshman or sophomore majoring in biology who have graduated in the upper 20 percent of his/her high school class and achieved SAT examination scores of 1100 or more. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years provided the recipient achieves a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 in his/her freshman year and a 3.0 in his/her sophomore and junior years.

Rohm and Haas/Edward M. Szapacs Scholarship

For incoming, full-time, freshmen entering an undergraduate degree program in the Chemistry Department. Recipients must have a minimum SAT score of 1050 and rank in the upper 20 percent of their high school class. Recipients of this four consecutive year scholarship must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the conclusion of each academic year, major in an undergraduate degree in the Chemistry Department, and complete a minimum of 12 credits per semester.

Verizon Scholarship for Computer Science and Technology

The Verizon scholarship is for incoming full-time freshmen with strong academic qualifications and financial need. This scholarship is not renewable. This scholarship is contingent on available funding. Additional information on this scholarship is located on the State System of Higher Education’s website at www.sshechan.edu/scholarships.

Mathematics/Science Majors – Upperclassmen

Judith L. Achuff Memorial Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is for sophomore or junior Geography/Earth Science majors who best exhibit several traits which were characteristic of the benefactor: outstanding academic achievements, GPA of 2.8 or better, academic improvements, personality, leadership, and college and community involvement.

Dr. Paul F. and Elizabeth Hoffeditz Cauffman Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was established through contributions from former students and friends of Dr. Paul F. Cauffman, who served the University as a teacher and administrator for twenty-two years. This award is presented annually to one or more students in secondary education mathematics who excel in the discipline, have applied for professional standing, and have a 2.9 or higher GPA. Recipients are selected annually by a committee of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.

Harold U. Crouse Memorial Geoenvironmental Scholarship

Recipient must actively pursue a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Geoenvironmental Studies within the Geography/Earth Science Department. Recipient must have a minimum GPA of 3.2 within their major and must have achieved junior status (60+ credit hours completed) prior to receiving this scholarship. This scholarship is renewable for the recipient’s senior year provided they maintain the required GPA and remain enrolled in the Geoenvironmental Studies program. Graduates of Shippensburg Area School District or its successor will have first preference for this scholarship.

Jack Ford Scholarship

This one year scholarship is awarded to a full-time graduate student within the Geography/Earth Science Department who will complete at least six graduate credits during the semester in which he/she benefits from the scholarship. Applicants must submit a resume and written application that documents his/her academic performance, research activities, community involvement, character, and the demonstration of leadership and initiative.

Dr. Louise Lienemann Chemistry Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a junior Chemistry major demonstrating academic excellence and an interest in pursing a graduate degree. Character, citizenship, and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale are factors in selecting the recipient. This scholarship is renewable for the recipient’s senior year provided the required cumulative GPA is maintained.

Richard E. and Phyllis J. Marshall Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to upperclassmen who are enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences with preference given to the following majors: English, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Mathematics or Physics. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.2, complete a minimum of 12 credits per semester, reside in PA and demonstrate good character and citizenship. The scholarship may be retained for three academic years provided the recipient continues to meet the criteria.

Mathematics/Computer Science Upperclassmen Academic Achievement Scholarship

Recipients must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in the Mathematics/Computer Science Department. Recipients must have achieved junior status with an overall GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale.

Michael D. Seyfried Memorial Academic Achievement Scholarship

Recipients must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program administered by the Mathematics/Computer Science Department. Recipients must have achieved junior status (completed 60 or more credit hours) prior to receiving this scholarship and have achieved an overall GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale. Students who receive no other privately-funded scholarships and/or demonstrate an extenuating financial hardship will be given preference.

Dr. Thomas Smyth Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is presented to an entering freshman or sophomore majoring in Biology who have graduated in the upper 20 percent of their high school class and achieved SAT examination scores of 1100 or more. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years provided the recipient achieves a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 in his/her freshman year and a 3.0 in his/her sophomore and junior years.

Lawrence Tyson Wolfrom Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is presented to an undergraduate student who has completed his/her sophomore or junior year or a graduate student enrolled in the geography/earth science or geo-environmental program. Recipient selection is based upon cumulative GPA (minimum of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale), personal character, and financial need.

The John L. Grove College of Business - Freshman Scholarships

Reva Hoback Brubaker Scholarship

For incoming, full-time, freshmen majoring in business who demonstrate financial need and academic promise. The recipient must be a resident of Pennsylvania , Maryland , Ohio , or West Virginia . Students cannot benefit from this scholarship for more than four years.

Capital Blue Cross/John L. and Cora I. Grove Business information Systems Scholarship Program

For incoming full-time freshmen majoring in Business Information Systems, with SAT scores of 1100 or more, who rank in the upper tenth of their high school class, enroll in the Honors Program, and agree to complete an internship with a corporate sponsor of the Business Information Systems Scholarship Program. Internships will take place during the second semester of the junior year and the following summer; or, during the summer following the junior year and the first semester of the senior year. The total amount of the scholarship will equal the sum of the following: 1) Four years of in-state tuition; 2) In-state tuition for two, three-week summer courses; and 3) Student living expenses for two, three-week summer courses. Recipients of this scholarship must maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative QPA at the end of each semester, complete 15 or more credits per semester, major in Business Information Systems, and remain enrolled in the Honors Program. The recipient must sign a Student Agreement Form. Funding for this scholarship is based on the availability of funds from an external funding source.

Charles H., Jr., and Jane E. Diller Scholarship Fund

For incoming full-time freshmen enrolled in an undergraduate degree program administered by the John L. Grove College of Business. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or above and a minimum score of 1100 on the SAT and rank in the upper one-fifth of their high school class. Applicants must demonstrate financial need and are required to complete the FAFSA to be considered for this scholarship. This scholarship may be retained for four consecutive academic years provided the recipient completes a minimum of twelve credits per semester, remains enrolled in an undergraduate degree program administered by the John L. Grove College of Business and maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic year.

Dinger Scholarship Fund

For incoming, full-time, freshmen majoring in an undergraduate degree program administered by the John L. Grove College of Business. Applicants must have a minimum score of 1100 on the SAT and rank in the upper one-fifth of their high school class. Recipient must be a graduate of Tri-Valley High School (or its successor), which serves Valley View, PA ( Schuylkill County ). Applicants must demonstrate financial need and are required to complete the FAFSA to be considered for this scholarship. This scholarship may be retained for four consecutive academic years provided the recipient completes a minimum of twelve credits per semester, maintains a 2.75 cumulative GPA for freshman year, a 3.0 at the conclusion of the sophomore year, and a 3.2 at the conclusion of the junior year.

Dr. Edward S. Goodhart Endowment Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to entering full-time freshmen who are pursuing a degree program administered by the Accounting Department. Applicants must have a minimum SAT score of 1200 and have graduated in the upper one-fifth of their high school class. Preference will be given to graduates from the Shippensburg Area School District . The scholarship may be retained for four years provided the student completes 12 credits per semester, remains enrolled in an undergraduate degree program administered by the accounting department and maintains a 3.0 GPA average.

John L. and Cora I. Grove Scholars Program

For talented incoming students who pursue a degree within the John L. Grove College of Business, rank in the upper 20 percent of their high school class and achieve a combined SAT score of 1100 or more. Financial need is taken into consideration. Applicants must complete the FAFSA no later than February 28^th of each year. Recipients of this four consecutive year scholarship must pursue a degree within the John L. Grove College of Business, maintain cumulative GPA at the end of each academic year of 2.75 as a freshman, 3.0 as a sophomore, and 3.2 as a junior, and complete 12 credits per semester. If a recipient received a grade of “F” in any course at Shippensburg University or violates the Honor Code, the scholarship will be revoked.

Highmark Blue Shield Scholarship/Internship

For full-time undergraduate freshmen students who major in Management Information Systems (MIS) with an SAT score of 1100 or greater and a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must agree to complete an official, compensated internship with Highmark Blue Shield during the summer semesters of the sophomore and junior year or an extended internship (one semester plus a summer for a total of eight months) as mutually agreed to by Highmark Blue Shield, the Management Information Systems Department Chair, the College’s Internship Coordinator, and each recipient. Each recipient must register for at least six credits (equal to one internship) with the John L. Grove College of Business. Recipients must be registered for internship credit during the time in which they are completing the internship experience. The scholarship may be retained by a recipient through the recipient’s completion of 120 required credits for graduation provided the recipient completes 12 credits per semester, majors in MIS, maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and completes an internship with Highmark Blue Shield. Failure to complete the internship will result in the immediate loss of the scholarship.

Dr. Ralph T. Hocking Scholarship

For incoming freshmen students majoring in a degree of Finance in the John L. Grove College of Business. Applicants must have a minimum SAT score of 1150 and have graduated in the upper fifth of their high school class. This scholarship may be retained for four consecutive academic years provided the recipient maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic year and completes a minimum of 12 credits per semester.

Frederick L. Peters Memorial Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is for incoming full-time freshmen, with priority given to those students who are graduates of the Shippensburg Area or Big Spring school districts, pursuing a B.S.B.A. degree within the Department of Accounting. In addition to demonstrating good character and citizenship, applicants should have an SAT score of 1100 and graduate in the upper 20 percent of their high school class. This four consecutive academic year scholarship may be retained if the recipient maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic year, completes a minimum of 12 credits per semester, and pursues a B.S.B.A. degree within the Department of Accounting.

Michael and Nancy Pinkowicz Business Scholarship

Applicants must be full-time freshmen entering to the John L. Grove College of Business. Students must have a minimum SAT score of 1000 and have graduated in the upper one-fifth of their high school class. Preference will be given to students who are residents of Philadelphia , Montgomery or Delaware counties. Qualified minority students will be given first preference. This scholarship may be retained for four consecutive academic years provided the recipient maintains a 2.5 cumulative GPA at the conclusion of each academic year, remains enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in the John L. Grove College of Business and completes a minimum of 12 credits per semester.

Ignatios and Anastasia Prokop & John L. Prokop Scholarship

Applicants must be entering freshmen who are pursuing an Information Technology for Business Education degree with teaching certification within the John L. Grove College of Business. If there are no applicants that meet this criteria, students who have declared themselves as English majors seeking secondary certification will then be eligible. Applicants must have a minimum score of 1000 out of 1600 on the SATs and have graduated in the upper one-fifth of their high school class. Applicants from the counties of Cumberland , Dauphin, Lancaster and York will be given priority consideration. If there are no eligible students, from these counties, any applicant may be considered. This scholarship may be retained for up to 4 academic years provided the students competes 12 credits per semester, maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of each year, and remains enrolled as an Information Technology for Business Education major with teaching certification or an English major seeking secondary certification.

Chris and Robin Pruitt College of Business Scholarship

Applicants must be full-time freshmen entering the John L. Grove College of Business. Students must have a minimum SAT score of 1100 and have graduated in the upper one-fifth of their high school class. Applicants are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to be considered for the scholarship. This scholarship may be retained for four consecutive academic years provided the recipient maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the conclusion of each academic year, remains enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in the John L. Grove College of Business and completes a minimum of 12 credits per semester.

The Scotland School – College of Business Scholarship

For entering freshmen and graduates of the Scotland School for Veteran’s Children, who have applied for an undergraduate degree administered by the John L. Grove College of Business. Students must demonstrate financial need. Class rank, SAT scores and high school program of study will be taken into consideration. This scholarship is renewable for 4 years provided the recipient remains enrolled in an undergraduate degree program within the John L. Grove College of Business, maintains a 2.0 cumulative GPA and completes a minimum of 12 credits per semester.

John Weldon Scott Scholarship

Brooke Ashley Weaver Memorial Scholarship Fund

For entering freshmen enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in the John L. Grove College of Business. Applicants should have a SAT score of 1100, rank in the upper one-fifth of their high school class, demonstrate financial need by completing the FAFSA form and display good character and citizenship. The recipient must participate, on a voluntary basis, in at least one community service activity. This scholarship is renewable for 4 years provided the recipient completes a minimum of 12 credits per semester, maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA and remains enrolled in an undergraduate degree program administered by the John L. Gove College of Business.

Zumbrun/Korkuch Family Scholarship

For incoming full-time freshmen who are residents of Cumberland , Dauphin, or York counties, PA or, if there are no qualified students from these counties, any applicant may be considered. Recipients must be enrolled in the John L. Grove College of Business, pursuing a Business Education degree. If there are no applicants that meet this scholarship criteria, students who have declared themselves as English majors seeking secondary certification will then be eligible. Applicants should have achieved an SAT score of 1100 out of 1600 and rank in the top 25 percent of their high school class. Recipients of this four consecutive academic year scholarship must maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic year, complete 12 credits per semester, and remain enrolled as a Teacher Education candidate intending to complete the core subjects in Teacher Education for certification purposes.

John L. Grove College of Business - Upperclassmen Scholarships

Arnold Logistics, LLC, Scholarship/Internship Program

This scholarship/internship is awarded to full-time undergraduate students majoring in Supply Chain Management and Operations in the John L. Grove College of Business. The recipient must have achieved sophomore status (30 credits) prior to receiving the scholarship and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Applicants must agree to complete an official, compensated internship with Arnold Logistics during the summer semester of the junior year or another semester as mutually agreed to by Arnold Logistics, LLC, the respective Department Chair, the Internship Coordinator for the John L. Grove College of Business, and each recipient. Each recipient must register for at least one (1) internship credit with the John L. Grove College of Business. Recipient must be registered for internship credit during the time in which they are completing the internship experience. This scholarship may be retained for the junior and senior year provided the recipient completes 12 credits per semester, remains enrolled in the Supply Chain Management and Operations major, maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic year, and completes an internship with Arnold Logistics, LLC. The internship will occur at a time that is mutually agreed upon between Arnold Logistics, LLC, and the recipient.

Harold and Helen Crouse Business Scholarship Award

This award is presented to an undergraduate student enrolled in one of the majors in the John L. Grove College of Business who has completed no less than sixty credit hours of study. The recipient must have attained an overall grade point average of at least 2.5 and a grade point average in his/her major of at least a 3.0.

Cumberland Valley Society for Human Resource Management Scholarship

Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students within the John L. Grove College of Business who are in the process of completing the Human Resources Management concentration within the Management degree program. Recipients must have achieved junior status (60+ credit hours completed) prior to the first semester during which they benefit from this scholarship and have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. First preference is given to active members in the Shippensburg University Society for Human Resource Management Student group and who hold membership in the Society for Human Resource Management, an international organization. Any student who has already received this scholarship during a given academic year is not eligible to receive it a second time. The awarding of this scholarship is contingent upon the receipt of the associated charitable contribution(s) from the Cumberland Valley Society for Human Resource Management.

Fogelsonger Scholarship

For full-time students, in an undergraduate degree program, administered by John L. Grove College of Business. Recipients must demonstrate intent to pursue a career in the insurance industry. Applicants who have completed or are enrolled in the Risk Management and Insurance (FIN321) course, or any other insurance course offered at Shippensburg University , will be given priority consideration. Secondary consideration will be given to any applicant who has completed a business internship in the insurance field. Recipient must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. This scholarship is awarded on an annual basis without any provision for retention in subsequent years. If awarded to a student prior to his/her senior year, the recipient may reapply for the scholarship but will not be granted priority consideration.

Giant Food Stores Business Administrations scholarship/Internship Program

This scholarship is presented to a full-time undergraduate junior or senior student pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. The recipient must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and must agree to complete an official, compensated internship with Giant Food Stores. This scholarship may be retained provided the recipient completes a minimum of 15 credits per semester, remains enrolled in a Business Administration degree program within the John L. Grove College of Business and maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.8 at the end of each academic year.

The Herr Study Abroad Scholarship Fund

Applicants must be full-time Shippensburg undergraduates who have successfully completed at least thirty (30) academic credits and who intend to participate in Shippensburg University ’s Study Abroad program. Applicants enrolled in a degree program within the John L. Grove College of Business will be given first preference. If applicable, secondary preference will be given to qualified applicants who graduated from the Carlisle Area School District . Applicants must have achieved a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale). Applicants are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid to be considered for this scholarship. Prospective recipients shall apply for this study abroad travel scholarship through the office of Shippensburg University ’s Director of Study Abroad.

Renetta F. Heiss Scholarship

This scholarship is presented to a junior majoring in business education or business information system who demonstrates academic excellence and the promise of success in the discipline.

Hershey Foods Corporation Scholarship/Internship Program

The availability of this scholarship demonstrates Hershey Foods Corporation’s dedication to the education of young people who are pursuing an undergraduate business degree. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students within the John L. Grove College of Business and have achieved the appropriate number of credits giving them junior standing prior to the first semester during which they benefit from this scholarship. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and agree to complete an official, compensated, internship with Hershey Foods Corporation during the summer following the junior year as mutually agreed to by Hershey Foods Corporation, the respective Department Chair, the John L. Grove College of Business Internship Coordinator and the recipient. The student must be registered for internship credit with the College of Business during the time in which they are completing the internship experience.

Smith Elliott Kearns & Company, LLC Scholarship/Internship

This scholarship is presented to students majoring in accounting who have achieved sophomore status. Recipients must have a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and be residents of Adams, Cumberland , Dauphin, Franklin , Fulton or York County in Pennsylvania or Allegany, Frederick , Garrett, or Washington County in Maryland . Recipients must complete a paid internship with Smith Elliott Kearns & Company. The scholarship may be retained for the junior and senior years provided the recipient completes a minimum of 12 credits per semester, remains enrolled as an accounting major, and maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Jack A. and Mildred Prince Squires Scholarship Fund

Recipients must have completed sixty (60) credits at Shippensburg University prior to benefiting from the scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program administered by the John L. Grove College of Business and also must have achieved at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale).

College of Education and Human Services – Freshmen Scholarships

Theodore and Blanche Barnhart Elementary Education Scholarship

For entering full-time freshmen majoring in elementary education with a minimum SAT score of 1000 and rank in the upper 20 percent of their high school class. First preference is given to students from Hanover and Chambersburg , PA and the immediate surrounding area. If no qualified student from the above-defined regions apply, the scholarship will be awarded to a resident from the state of PA. Recipients of this four-year scholarship must maintain a 3.2 cumulative GPA at the end of each academic year, complete a minimum of twelve credits per semester, and major in Elementary Education.

George R. and Margaret H. Brindle Scholarship

For incoming full-time freshmen who are