Undergraduate - Clarion University

pages i-viiiFinancial Information52 Clarion University of PennsylvaniaRetail Management Scholarship: This endowed scholarship establishedby the Marketing Department to fund awards for marketingstudents. The award is made to a student planning a career in retailmanagement. Additional information can be obtained from the MarketingDepartment chair at 814-393-2600.Bonnie Silvertongue Memorial Marketing Scholarship: Thisendowed scholarship established by the faculty, staff, friends, and formerstudents in memory of Bonnie Silvertongue, who passed away fromcancer while teaching at the Department of Marketing. The scholarshipis awarded to an outstanding business major planning for a career in thefield of marketing. Selection criteria include academic achievement, extracurricularactivities, and service to the Clarion University community.Contact the chair, Department of Marketing, at 814-393-2600 for furtherinformation.College of Education & HumanServices ScholarshipsEducationClass of 1949 Scholarship for Incoming Freshman EducationMajor: Established by the Clarion University Class of 1949. The classwas known for having a large number of returning World War II U.S.veterans. Most of the members of the Class of ’49 went on to becomedistinguished educators. This scholarship perpetuates the long-termcommitment of the class members to their alma mater and present daystudents. To be considered for the scholarship, candidates must have aminimum SAT total score of 1000 (critical reasoning and mathematicscomponent) or ACT composite score of 22, be a prospective educationmajor, graduate in the upper two fifths of high school class, and be adescendant of a Clarion University Alumnus. Students who feel theymeet the academic criteria need to submit a letter indicating they are adescendent of an alumnus with name and graduation year of the alumnusto the scholarship administrator in the Admissions Office, ClarionUniversity. Award offered in February for the following school year.Class of 1950 Scholarship for Incoming Freshman EducationMajor: Established by the Clarion University Class of 1950. The classwas known for having a large number of returning World War II U.S.veterans. Most of the members of the Class of ’50 went on to becomedistinguished educators. This scholarship perpetuates the long-termcommitment of the class members to their alma mater and present daystudents. To be considered for the scholarship, candidates must have aminimum SAT total score of 1000 (critical reasoning and mathematicscomponent) or ACT composite score of 22, be a prospective educationmajor, graduate in the upper two fifths of high school class, and be adescendant of a Clarion University Alumnus. Students who feel theymeet the academic criteria need to submit a letter indicating they are adescendent of an alumnus with name and graduation year of the alumnusto the scholarship administrator in the Admissions Office, ClarionUniversity. Award offered in February for the following school year.Class of 1953 Endowment Scholarship for Incoming FreshmanEducation Major: This award was established by members of Classof 1953 to honor the 50 th anniversary of their graduation from ClarionState Teachers College. As an integral part of Clarion’s rich tradition ofexcellence, members desire that this award will be an annual scholarshipawarded to a Clarion University student. All Education applicants foradmission who have at least a 3.0 grade point average will automaticallybe considered for this award. Student must also show financial need asindicated by FAFSA. The scholarship is renewable as long as the studentmaintains a cumulative 3.0 grade point average at Clarion Universityand remains an Education major.Clarion County Chapter of the PA Association of School RetireesScholarship: One scholarship is awarded each year. Candidate must havegraduated from a Clarion County high school or have been a residentof Clarion County at the time of high school graduation. Application ismade in the spring to the Education Department chair at 814-393-2404.Selection is based on academic record, contribution to department anduniversity, participation in extracurricular activities, and leadership skills.Letters of recommendation are required.Robert & Diana Coury Scholarship: This scholarship was establishedto honor Robert, Class of 1952 and Diana Coury who were strongadvocates of Clarion University. Candidates must be current Clarion universitystudents in the College of Education who have completed at leastfour semesters of academic work by the end of May. Candidates mustshow promise of outstanding service to the profession by performancein the classroom as well as in professional development experienceoutside the classroom. Student must have at least a 3.4 cumulative QPACandidates will write a letter of application for the scholarship indicatingtheir strength of eligibility according to the criteria listed above. Acandidate will also include his/her thoughts on the contributions theyplan to make to the teaching profession. Deadline is April 1. ContactDean of Education & Human Services for further information.Eric Flath Scholarship: This scholarship will be established fromthe estate of Clarion University graduates Robert ’50 and Marilyn ’67Flath to honor their son Eric and is to provide education assistance forClarion University students pursuing a career in the fields of specialeducation or social service. Applicants must be permanent residents inthe Keystone or Oil City school districts and the scholarship will alternateeach year between the two schools. The scholarship will be availableup to four years dependent upon the recipient maintaining a 3.0 QPA inhis/her major and demonstrating successful progress toward completionof a degree. Students who receive athletic scholarship are not eligible.The Grejda Education Scholarship Endowment: This scholarshipendowment was created by Dr. Gail F. Grejda in honor of her husbandEd, Clarion alum (’57) and professor emeritus of English (’61-’96); andtheir family’s longtime dedication to outstanding classroom teaching. Thepurpose of the scholarship is to encourage students who show promise inthe field of education, through having demonstrated excellence in theirclassroom experiences.Wilma Best Logue Education Scholarship: A scholarship isawarded each year to an incoming freshman planning to major inEducation at Clarion University. To be considered, candidates must beseniors at Keystone High School. Knox, Pennsylvania. Student recordsare reviewed for this award via their admission material.Florence McLaughlin Scholarship: Established by Mr. David C.Smith, Class of 1964, in honor of Miss Florence McLaughlin who wasan English teacher and role model for many students. The scholarship isintended for a Mount Lebanon High School student planning to attendClarion University. First preference is an incoming English major fromMount Lebanon. Second preference is a secondary education major. Thirdpreference is an elementary education major. For consideration, incomingfreshmen need a minimum SAT total score of 1150 (critical reasoning andmath components) and should graduate in the top 15 percent of seniorclass. Student records are automatically reviewed for this award via theiradmission materials. Special consideration of those students acceptedinto Clarion’s Honors Program.Elementary EducationLaura Taylor Booth Presidential Scholarship Endowment forIncoming Freshman: Created by Mrs. Oleta B. Amsler in honor of hermother, Laura Taylor Booth with first preference to support elementaryeducation majors from Elk County. Secondary consideration will begiven to elementary education majors from western Pennsylvania.Criteria includes at least a score of 1250 (critical reasoning and mathcomponents) on the SATs and top 5 percent of high school senior class.This renewable award is offered once every four years. When available,students are automatically considered for this award when they submittheir application for admission.Margaret Elder and Truman W. Weiser Scholarship Fund: Thisscholarship was established by a bequest for the estate of Margaret E.Weiser. The purpose of the award is to fund scholarships for graduatesof Clarion-Limestone School District, Strattanville, Pa., who major inelementary education at Clarion University.Marlin and Cleva Hartman Scholarship: Established by MarlinHartman, Class of 1959, and Cleva Haight Hartman, Class of 1959,for an incoming freshman who is a son or daughter of a United Statesveteran. Financial need is considered. First preference is for a math ormath education major. Second preference is for an elementary educationmajor. Strength of academic credential is also influential. SubmitDD214 along with letter requesting to be considered to the ScholarshipAdministrator in the Clarion University Admissions Office. Scholarshipawarded by March 1.Parma Dixon Mooney Scholarship: Awarded each year to a freshmanor transfer majoring in elementary education. Candidates must beresidents of Clarion County or graduates of Clarion County High School.Selection is based upon academic record, participation in extracurricular