Undergraduate - Clarion University

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Financial Information
Accountancy
Accountancy Department Endowed Scholarship: Annually, two
scholarship awards by the Accountancy Department’s Endowment
Fund Committee. Criteria used in selecting current students as
recipients include senior standing, academic record, classroom
performance, and participation in university activities. For additional
information contact the Accountancy Department chair at (814) 393-
2628.
William and Olive Barnes Scholarship: This scholarship
established by Greg Barnes, professor of Accountancy, in honor of
his parents, William and Olive Barnes, for an incoming freshman.
Applicants must have a minimum SAT score of 1100, and rank in the
upper 10 percent of their high school class. First preference will be
given to accounting majors then other undergraduate business majors.
Contact the Office of Admissions at 814-393-2306 for additional
information. New students are automatically considered via their
admissions materials. Award offered prior to February 1.
Institute of Management Accountants Senior Scholarship:
Four awards made by the Board of Directors of the Northwest Keystone
Chapter of the IMA to senior accounting majors. Students must
maintain a 3.5 overall QPA as well as a 3.5 in accounting. Candidates
should apply to the Accountancy Department chair at 814-393-2628
by October 1. Recipients are selected on the basis of scholastic
achievement, involvement in extracurricular activities, and statement
of goals.
Gary L. Merz Memorial Scholarship: An endowed scholarship
established in the memory and recognition of accounting professor
Gary L. Merz for his many contributions to the university, Accountancy
Department, students, and community. The annual scholarship
will be awarded to a senior accounting major based upon academic
performance. For additional information contact the Accountancy
Department chair at 814-393-2628.
Charles J. Pineno Accounting Scholarship: This scholarship
was established to honor Dr. Charles Pineno, Department of Accountancy.
Candidates must be senior Accounting majors. The scholarship
awarded on the basis of academic performance and service to the
department. For further information contact the Accountancy Department
at 814-393-2628.
Harry Joseph Smith Memorial Scholarship: The scholarship
established by David C. Smith ’64 in memory of his father, Harry, to
provide an annual scholarship to an Accounting major. Applicant must
be a full time undergraduate student, have a minimum of 1000 on the
SAT test, and must demonstrate financial need as per FAFSA which
must be on file by the application date. Contact the Accountancy
department at 814-393-2628 for additional information.
Administrative Science/Management
Dr. Leonard & Sally Ann Ackerman Scholarship: Established
by Sally Ann Ackerman. To be considered the criteria includes a
declared management or industrial relations major. Awards are
available to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. The student should
have completed at least 30 credits at Clarion University. Minimum
overall QPA of 3.25 is required in all Clarion courses and in Clarion
business courses. Contact the department of Administrative Services
for further information.
Economics
Enid Dennis Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship, honoring
Dr. Enid Dennis, former professor of economics, is available to junior
and senior economics majors. The purpose of the award is to reward
academic accomplishments and provide incentives to students in the
field of economics. Contact the chair of the Economics Department
at 814-393-2627 for additional information. Application deadline date
is March 22.
Economics Department Scholarship: Awarded based upon a
high degree of academic achievement along with a significant level
of leadership in college and/or community activities. Contact the chair
of the Economics Department at 814-393-2627.
Finance
H. G. Burns Center for Finance and Insurance Scholarship:
The Burns Center awards scholarships to incoming students
interested in a career in insurance, finance, or real estate. To be
considered, candidates must have a minimum SAT score of 1100, be
in the top 40 percent of their class, and have demonstrated effective
extracurricular participation. Recipients can continue to receive the
scholarships throughout their four years provided that they maintain
a QPA of 3.25. Student records are reviewed for this award via their
admission materials; no scholarship application is required. Additional
information may be obtained by contacting the chair of the Finance
Department at 814-393-2626. Usually awarded in February or March.
Burns and Burns Scholarship: This endowed scholarship is
available to students majoring in finance, real estate, and insurance.
The award process is initiated by faculty nominations. Nominees are
required to submit a resume and are evaluated on academic
achievement and contributions to the department, the College of
Business Administration, Clarion University, and the local community.
Contact the chair of the Finance Department at 814-393-2626 for
additional information. Deadline Date is March 1.
Gray Real Estate Scholarship: This endowed fund will provide
scholarships for high achieving students majoring in real estate or
finance. Students must be of sophomore standing or higher and have
completed six credits in real estate. Students must have a 3.0 or above
cumulative QPA. Additional information can be obtained from the
chair of the Finance Department at (814) 226-2626. Deadline date is
March 1.
Marketing
Paul Y. Kim Advertising Management Scholarship: This
endowed scholarship established by Dr. Paul Y. Kim professor and
former chair of the Marketing Department. The scholarship is awarded
to an outstanding marketing major who plans for a career in the field
of advertising management. The recipient will be selected on the
basis of academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and service
to the department. Contact the chair, Department of Marketing at
814-393-2627 for additional information.
Marketing Management Scholarship: This endowed scholarship
established through contributions from alumni, friends and faculty
of Clarion’s Marketing Department. The award is made to a student
planning a career in marketing management. Additional information
can be obtained from the Marketing Department chair at 814-393-
2627.
Marketing Research Scholarship: As part of class projects,
teams of marketing research students entered the Arresdust Research
Project Competition in 1988 and 1989. The Clarion University teams,
coordinated by faculty advisor Dr. Paul Kim, won first prize two
years in a row. An endowed scholarship was established to honor the
recipients of the awards and to preserve the department’s heritage of
excellence in marketing research. The scholarship is awarded annually
to an outstanding marketing major who plans a career in
marketing research. Contact the chair, Department of Marketing, at
814-393-2627 for additional information.
Retail Management Scholarship: This endowed scholarship established
by the Marketing Department to fund awards for marketing
students. The award is made to a student planning a career in retail
management. Additional information can be obtained from the Marketing
Department chair at 814-393-2627.
Bonnie Silvertongue Memorial Marketing Scholarship: This
endowed scholarship established by the faculty, staff, friends, and
former students in memory of Bonnie Silvertongue, who passed away
from cancer while teaching at the Department of Marketing. The
scholarship is awarded to an outstanding business major planning
for a career in the field of marketing. Selection criteria include academic
achievement, extracurricular activities, and service to the
Clarion University community. Contact the chair, Department of
Marketing, at 814-393-2627 for further information.