Academic Calendar 2011-2012 - Chesapeake College

Student Financial AssistanceAward preference is given to residents of Caroline County whoenroll as full-time students, then to full-time students from theCollege’s service area, then to part-time students. Eligible studentsmust have a 2.0 high school grade point average or the abilityto benefit as determined by Chesapeake College.The Gunther & Regina Schiwy Endowment FundThis fund was established by the family of Gunther & ReginaSchiwy as a way to honor these two residents of the Eastern Shore.Preference is given to students taking electrical or engineeringcourses; students taking environmental engineering courses willalso be considered. Recipient must be a resident of Caroline,Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s or Talbot counties.Seraph Foundation Nursing Scholarship (SFNUR)This scholarship is awarded to students in the RN Nursing Program.Arthur E. Southard Memorial Accounting Scholarship(SOUTH)The family of Arthur Southard established this scholarship tohonor a long-time resident of Queen Anne’s and Talbot countieswho devoted his life to the service of others. The scholarship isavailable to Eastern Shore residents with a 2.5 grade point averageor higher who are either pursuing a career in accounting or arestudying accounting as a means to enhance their careers.Luther W. Smith/Eastern Shore Litho Association ScholarshipFundThis scholarship was endowed by the Eastern Shore Litho Associationto honor founding member Luther W. Smith. The recipientmust be a resident of the Eastern Shore with a minimum2.5 grade point average. Those studying business, preferablycommunications, will be considered. Dependents of those in thegraphic arts industry are encouraged to apply.Talbot American Legion Post #70 and AuxiliaryScholarship (E45)The Talbot American Legion Post #70 endowed a scholarshipprogram to provide assistance to a full- or part-time student withfirst preference given to a student from Talbot County.Eugenia V. Teodoli Endowed Scholarship FundThis endowment was funded with a gift from the Eugenia V.Teodoli Trust. Mrs. Teodoli, a Queen Anne’s County residentwho passed away in 2006, established the Trust to help studentsin need of financial assistance with their educationalpursuits. The scholarship is available to graduates of QueenAnne’s County High School or Kent Island High School.Ernest M. Thompson Memorial Scholarship (E20)The Easton law firm of Wheeler, Thompson, Parker, and Countsendowed a memorial scholarship in memory of Mr. Thompsonin 1991. The scholarship will provide full tuition for a studentfrom Talbot County who qualifies for the award.Dr. Shirley M. Thompson Memorial Scholarship (F24)This scholarship in the amount of $500 or more is awarded to astudent from the Eastern Shore and is renewable providing a 3.5grade point average is maintained and the student shows financialneed. The scholarship was established by colleagues, friendsand family in memory of Dr. Thompson who was a faculty memberof Chesapeake College.Harry Wrightson Tolson American Legion Post #278Scholarship (E24)The Harry Wrightson Tolson Scholarship, endowed by the AmericanLegion Post #278, provides four scholarships to residentsof Queen Anne’s County. Preference is given to Kent Islandresidents enrolled as full-time students in a degree or certificateprogram. Applicants are required to have financial need as determinedby completion and submission of the Financial Aid Form.The scholarship is renewable.George W. Wilson, Jr., Esq. Scholarship (GWS)The family and friends of George W. Wilson, Jr. established thisfund to honor the memory of this long-time professor at ChesapeakeCollege. It is eligible to students with demonstrated financialneed who are majoring in Paralegal Studies, Criminal Justiceor Computer Forensics. Good character and orientation towardservice and volunteerism are also considered.General ScholarshipsMany area organizations and businesses, as well as private individuals,sponsor scholarships at Chesapeake College. Generally, these scholarshipsare awarded to full-time students who demonstrate academic potentialby their high school transcript or achieve academic success at ChesapeakeCollege as measured by the official Dean’s List. Applications for thesescholarships should be completed by mid-April. High school studentsmust submit copies of their high school transcripts in order to be considered.Under most circumstances, tuition-based scholarship awardamounts are calculated on the average enrollment load of 14 credits persemester.Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority Scholarship (S01)Xi Chapter of the Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority, an internationalhonorary organization of educators, sponsors a $500 scholarshipin honor of Belle Andrews, a former educator and chapter member.This scholarship is for full- or part-time students to assistwith tuition and book expenses. Selection preference is given toa non-traditional female student from the Eastern Shore who hascompleted the first year of study at Chesapeake.Adult Education Scholarship (ADULT)Chesapeake College is funding a scholarship for students whoare graduates of an adult education program and have earned aGeneral Education Diploma (GED). Students who reside in thefive-county service area may apply.American Legion Post #29 Nursing Scholarship (Q01)The American Legion Post #29 Nursing Scholarship awardsscholarships to nursing students who are Eastern Shore residents.Recipients are required to maintain a 3.0 grade point average andbe enrolled as a full-time student. This scholarship is renewablefor a second year.24