Honorary and Memorial Funds (Scholarship ... - Academic Bulletin

Lester H. and Jack D. Serier Endowed Memorial ScholarshipEstablished in 2001 by Maryann Serier in memory of her husband Lester Serier, a former CMU mathematics professor andson, Jack Serier (Class of 1964). Proceeds from the endowment will be used to support a scholarship for a Michigan residentwith junior or senior status majoring in mathematics with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference shall be given to studentswho demonstrate financial need.Freddie Link Simonds ScholarshipEstablished in 1987 to honor Freddie Link Simonds. Income from the endowment will support a scholarship for a junioror senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a demonstrated commitment to life management education. The student mustintend to pursue graduate study in education in order to prepare and qualify to teach life management education at thecollege level or be pursuing a secondary teaching certificate to teach life management in high school.John B. Slater ScholarshipEstablished through the estate of John B. Slater, former professor emeritus, Department of Industrial Engineering andTechnology, for a School of Engineering and Technology junior or senior student.Gail Sleeper Memorial EndowmentEstablished in 2011 by David C. Sleeper (Class of 1972, 1978) in memory of Gail E. Sleeper (1972). Income from the endowmentwill support an award for a full-time student enrolled in Teacher Education and Professional Development whohas a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference will be given to a student that was previously a classroom student of Gail Sleeper anda Gladwin High School graduate.Irvine N. Smith ScholarshipEstablished in 1978 by Nancy Page Smith, family, and friends in memory of Irvine N. Smith, a member of the faculty foreight years and director of university theater from 1974 through 1976, for a freshman, sophomore or junior student as anincentive award in acting and/or directing.John and Jeannette Smith Endowed Education ScholarshipEstablished in 2013 by John M. Smith ’69, ’74, ‘83 and Jeannette K. Smith ’69, ’75 ‘95. Income from the endowment willsupport an award for junior or senior enrolled in the College of Education and Human Services who has earned a minimumGPA of 3.0 and has been accepted in to the teacher education program with a focus on math or science.Johnie D. Smith Memorial ScholarshipEstablished in 2003 by the Association of Faculty and Staff of Color to honor Johnie D. Smith ‘86, CMU professor of African-Americanhistory and constitutional history of the United States. Income from the award will be used to support twoscholarships. All recipients must be committed to the advancement of underrepresented minorities in American society,demonstrate great academic potential, and submit a letter of recommendation and an essay addressing how the awardwould allow the student to achieve his/her academic goals and advance the cause of diversity at CMU. One recipient willbe an incoming freshman from Saginaw, Midland, or Mount Pleasant. The second will be a current CMU undergraduatestudent of sophomore or greater standing demonstrating an interest in research or scholarly pursuits in social justice.Returning students must have a minimum 2.8 GPA upon applying.M. L. Smith ScholarshipEstablished in 1955 by the Appleblossom Club in honor of Dr. M. L. Smith, former director of field services and head of therural education department, for a student accepted into the teacher education program with a child development minor.The scholarship may be renewed provided a 3.0 or higher GPA is maintained. Application may be made to the Departmentof Teacher Education and Professional Development.Woodward C. Smith ScholarshipConverted in 1995 from a loan fund established in 1967 to recognize Woodward C. Smith for his life-long devotion toeducation at all levels upon his retirement as CMU vice president. Annual spendable investment income will be awardedto CMU students based on financial need as determined by the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.Paul G. Smuts Endowed Scholarship FundEstablished in 2003 by Paul (Class of 1962) and Sandy (1961) (Moore) Smuts. Paul retired from DaimlerChrysler in 2002as vice president of human resources operations and facilities management. This renewable scholarship will support astudent enrolled in the College of Business Administration who participates in extracurricular activities, demonstratesfinancial need, and has a minimum GPA of 3.0.Sandy (Moore) Smuts Endowed Scholarship FundEstablished in 2006 by Paul (Class of 1962) and Sandy (1961) (Moore) Smuts. Income from the endowment will support ascholarship for a student enrolled in the College of Education and Human Services with a major in elementary educationwho demonstrates financial need and has a minimum GPA of 3.0.Paul Spece AwardEstablished in 1999 in memory of CMU accounting professor Paul Spece, for a junior or senior accounting major.