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42 <strong>Clarion</strong> <strong>University</strong> of Pennsylvania<br />

Financial Information<br />

years. When available, students are automatically considered for this<br />

award when they submit their application for admission.<br />

The Bobbi Scholarship Fund: This scholarship established by<br />

Ms. H. Roberta “Bobbi” Heeter to provide financial support for<br />

<strong>Clarion</strong> <strong>University</strong> students who are the dependent children of widows<br />

or widowers. Just prior to her retirement in 2002, after 28 years of<br />

service, Bobbi became the first recipient of the <strong>Clarion</strong> Proud Award.<br />

To be considered, candidate must be an incoming freshman, dependent<br />

child of widow or widower, show financial need, and achieved a<br />

good high school academic credential. It is the intent of the donor<br />

that the award will continue to support the same student throughout<br />

his/her undergraduate career. The <strong>Clarion</strong> <strong>University</strong> Scholarship<br />

winner must maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade point average on a yearto-year<br />

basis. If you feel you qualify for consideration of this award,<br />

please send letter indicating so to the Scholarship Administration<br />

Coordinator, Admissions Office, <strong>Clarion</strong>, PA 16214.<br />

Sara Cicciarelli Leadership Scholarships: Established by the<br />

estate of Sara (Milanovich) Cicciarelli, Class of 1932, who taught<br />

English for 25 years in the Union School District. To be considered,<br />

students must demonstrate strong grades in challenging curriculum<br />

and have a minimum SAT score of 1000 Total or a 22 Composite<br />

Score on the ACT. First preference is given to students from Union<br />

High School in Rimersburg. Second preference given to students from<br />

other <strong>Clarion</strong> County schools. Students must demonstrate financial<br />

need and are considered automatically when they submit an application<br />

for admission.<br />

Mary & Martha Colegrove Educational Fund Scholarship:<br />

Award made to women from McKean County. The recipients can<br />

continue to receive the awards during subsequent years if students<br />

maintain a cumulative 3.0 QPA at <strong>Clarion</strong> <strong>University</strong>. Students’<br />

records are reviewed for this award via their admissions materials.<br />

No scholarship application is required. Award made by February 1.<br />

Commodore Corporation/Richard Boyle Scholarship:<br />

Established by the Commodore Corporation in memory of former<br />

manager, Richard Boyle. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide<br />

support for dependent children of employees of the Commodore<br />

Corporation plant and the Colony Factory Crafted Homes plant in<br />

<strong>Clarion</strong> County. Selection is based upon demonstrated financial need,<br />

a written statement of application, and letters of recommendation.<br />

Application information can be obtained at Commodore at<br />

814-226-9210; Colony at 814-226-9590; <strong>Clarion</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Foundation at 814-393-2572; or the Financial Aid Office at 814-393-2315.<br />

Application deadline is April 15.<br />

Minnie D. Croyle Scholarships: An endowment fund was<br />

established by the estate of Miss Mary Croyle to provide scholarships<br />

for eligible undergraduate students residing in eastern Redbank<br />

Township, <strong>Clarion</strong> County, Pa. Students from western Redbank Township<br />

will be considered secondarily. Selection is based upon financial<br />

need and academic achievement. The scholarships are renewable for<br />

sophomore, junior, and senior years if the required academic criteria<br />

are met. Contact the Foundation Office 814-393-2572 or the Redbank<br />

Valley High School Guidance Office at 814-275-2421 for additional<br />

information. Application deadline date is April 1.<br />

Derrick Scholarship: This endowed scholarship has been established<br />

by The Derrick Publishing Company in order to encourage an<br />

interest in journalism and reward a promising <strong>Clarion</strong> <strong>University</strong> student.<br />

The scholarship is available to a sophomore, junior, or senior<br />

who is a permanent resident of <strong>Clarion</strong>, Forest, or Venango County<br />

and is enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences. An interest in<br />

journalism will be taken into consideration when awarding this scholarship.<br />

Preference will be given to students who have been carriers<br />

of the Derrick. It is possible the scholarship may be renewed in subsequent<br />

years. Contact the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences<br />

at 814-393-2225 for further information. Application Deadline date<br />

is March 29.<br />

Eberly Family Scholarships: An endowed scholarship fund was<br />

created by the Eberly Family Trust to provide scholarships for students<br />

residing in Fayette County. Award selection is based upon<br />

academic achievement and financial need. No application is required,<br />

as student records are reviewed via their admission materials for this<br />

renewable scholarship. To be considered, Fayette County students need<br />

at least a 3.0 grade point average and a minimum SAT total of 1000.<br />

Edith Davis Eve Scholarships: The Fund for the Advancement<br />

of the State System of Higher Education provides one-time scholarships<br />

to incoming students from Blair County. Scholarships available<br />

to State System universities each year on a rotating basis as determined<br />

by the Office of the Chancellor. These awards are based upon<br />

academic achievement and financial need. Student records are reviewed<br />

for this award via their admission materials; no scholarship<br />

application is required. Award usually offered prior to April 1, when<br />

available.<br />

Educational Opportunities Program/ACT 101 Scholarship:<br />

These scholarships will be awarded each spring. Any freshman,<br />

sophomore or junior who demonstrates academic achievement, leadership<br />

qualities, and commitment to the Educational Opportunities<br />

Program/ACT 101 may apply. Candidates must have a minimum<br />

overall GPA of 3.0. For additional information contact the Director<br />

of EOP/ACT 101 program at 814-393-1878.<br />

Foundation Honors Scholarships: Academically talented students<br />

at <strong>Clarion</strong> who participate in the Honors Program are eligible<br />

for multi-year Honors Scholarships. Students are selected on the basis<br />

of academic achievement and evidence of leadership and motivation.<br />

The scholarships are renewable, provided that students maintain<br />

the academic standards required by the program. Contact the Director<br />

of the Honors Program at 814-393-2585 for additional<br />

information.<br />

Foundation Leadership Scholarships: These scholarships are<br />

available to freshmen on a one-time basis. Past recipients have a<br />

minimum SAT score of 1200 and are in the upper 10 percent of his or<br />

her high school graduating class. Amounts vary. Students are reviewed<br />

for this scholarship upon receipt of their admission materials; no<br />

scholarship application is required. All awards offered prior to<br />

March 1.<br />

Foundation Non-Instructional Staff Scholarship: Annually the<br />

foundation makes available six $500 scholarships to be awarded to<br />

university staff members and their dependents. Contact the <strong>Clarion</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> Office of Scholarship Administration at 814-393-2306 for<br />

additional information.<br />

Lois Borland Fulmer Endowed Scholarship: This scholarship<br />

fund established by the family and friends of Mrs. Fulmer to honor<br />

her dedication to teaching. The awards will be made to an entering<br />

or continuing adult student (full-time or part-time) of any major. Application<br />

information can be obtained each spring from the Financial<br />

Aid Office at 814-393-2315. Deadline date is April 1.<br />

Inez and B.H. Fulton Memorial Leadership Scholarship: This<br />

scholarship established by Ralph (’31) and Virginia Fulton in memory<br />

of Ralph’s parents. Past recipients have a minimum SAT score of<br />

1200 and are in the upper 10 percent of his or her high school graduating<br />

class. Incoming students are reviewed for this scholarship upon<br />

receipt of their admission materials; no scholarship application is<br />

required. All awards offered prior to March 1.<br />

Helen Gendler Memorial Scholarship: This award established<br />

by Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Gendler in memory of Helen Gendler. Funds<br />

provide an annual scholarship to a student with a disability who is<br />

registered with Special Services. Selection is based upon academic<br />

achievement, service to the university or community, and financial<br />

need. Contact Student Support Services at 814-393-2347 for additional<br />

information.<br />

Mary R. Hardwick Scholarship: This fund was created to honor<br />

Dr. Mary Hardwick, retired Speech Communication and Theatre professor,<br />

and her career as a gifted artist and dedicated educator.<br />

Scholarships are available to incoming freshmen or transfer students.<br />

Selection is based upon a required essay, financial need, overall academic<br />

standing, and if necessary, a personal interview. Contact the<br />

Office of Scholarship Administration, Admissions Office, <strong>Clarion</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> on availability of scholarship.

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