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2010 2011FIND YOURSELF HERE.EducationalFoundationSCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS<strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong>EducationalFoundation901 South Media Line Road, Media PA 19063610-359-5131 | www.dccc.edu


SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDSPromote Student SuccessThis scholarship will cover some of myextra expenses <strong>and</strong> also provide me withsecurity <strong>and</strong> peace of mind to manage myrent, utilities, transportation <strong>and</strong> text bookexpenditures. With the scholarship I willbe able to spend more time focusing onmy school curriculum <strong>and</strong> in helpingpeople like I have always dreamed.Science for Health Professions majorSovereign Bank representatives Simon Nadler (left) <strong>and</strong>Anthony Ryan (center) congratulate Cass<strong>and</strong>ra M. Corby,Amy McMahon <strong>and</strong> Moses Kabbah on receivingSovereign Bank Scholarships.Donald B. Soslow, Foundation board member (right) congratulates(left to right) Ryan P. McClellan, Charles W. Kirkpatrick <strong>and</strong>Thomas McHugh upon receiving Cumberl<strong>and</strong> InsuranceGroup Scholarships.2<strong>Delaware</strong><strong>County</strong><strong>Community</strong><strong>College</strong>...is the center of educational opportunity in<strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>and</strong> Chester Counties. Students findsuccess through associate degree <strong>and</strong> certificateprograms, a clear-cut course to a bachelor's degree,career advancement opportunities or personalfulfillment. With locations throughout <strong>Delaware</strong><strong>and</strong> Chester Counties, the <strong>College</strong> serves morethan 28,000 students annually.<strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong>Educational Foundation's primary mission is tosupport students. The Foundation's commitmentto student success is evident from the many<strong>scholarships</strong> <strong>and</strong> awards described in these pages.Eligibility criteria are established by the donorsthemselves. While academic merit <strong>and</strong> financialneed are the most common criteria, other factorsfrequently considered are academic major,geographical location or special circumstances,such as “mature women” or “part-time students.”All students are encouraged to review eligibilityrequirements <strong>and</strong> to apply as directed.The Foundation also provides awards for faculty,alumni, students <strong>and</strong> staff members based onteaching performance, professional accomplishments,academic achievements <strong>and</strong> other measures.SCHOLARSHIPSANNUALSCHOLARSHIP DONOR ELIGIBLE/AWARD CRITERIA AWARD HOW TO APPLYACCA Endowed ScholarshipAir Conditioning Contractorsof America, Region II, Inc.• Second-year or above student in HVACAct 101 Scholarship Katharine Ricker • One or more Act 101 studentswho complete summer programJohn Russell AgarNursing ScholarshipAlpha Delta KappaScholarshipAmerican Association ofUniversity WomenScholarshipAmerican FoodserviceCorporation EndowedScholarshipAmerican LegionBernhard F. SchlegelPost 134David J. AndrienMemorial ScholarshipCarol A. Agar Funk, RNDr. John R. Agar, Jr.Beatrice A. Agar, RD, CMAAlpha Delta Kappa PAUpsilon ChapterAAUW (Eastern <strong>Delaware</strong><strong>County</strong> Branch)American FoodserviceCorporationAmerican LegionBernhard F. Schlegel Post 134through The Chester <strong>County</strong>Hospital FoundationFriends <strong>and</strong> family ofDavid J. Andrien• First-year Nursing major at Marplecampus• Financial need• Student must be at least 25 yearsof age at start of classes• Scholarship is renewable if need <strong>and</strong>academic progress is demonstrated3Approx.$350Selection is made by Dean ofTechnical Education <strong>and</strong> donor.$1,000 Act 101 Directorselects student(s).$500 Selection is made byNursing Dean <strong>and</strong> facultyin conjunction with donor.• Education major $500 Contact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edu for anapplication.• Full-time DCCC student• Non-traditional female student• Education major• Financial need• Full-time DCCC student• Chester <strong>County</strong> resident• Business major• Second-year student• Financial need• The Chester <strong>County</strong> Hospitalnursing students• Incoming DCCC student• Technology major• U.S. Citizen• GPA of 3.0 or aboveBenita E. Bagby Scholarship Benita E. Bagby • Full-time DCCC student• Financial need• Intend to transfer to a four-yearinstitution• Non-sponsoring school district• Completed 24 credits• GPA of 2.0 or aboveDavid Baldwin MemorialEndowed ScholarshipMarc A. Bender EndowedScholarshipBeneficial BankScholarshipBoyd F. BaldwinFriends <strong>and</strong> family ofMarc A. BenderBeneficial Bank• Full-time DCCC student• Hotel <strong>and</strong> RestaurantManagement major• Student in good st<strong>and</strong>ing• Financial need• Full-time continuing DCCC student• Overcome hardships to attaineducation• Financial need• Science, Technology, Engineeringor Mathematics majors$400 Contact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edufor an application.Approx.$1,500Contact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edufor an application.$800 Awarded throughThe Chester <strong>County</strong> HospitalFoundation.Approx.$120Amountto bedeterminedApprox.$250Approx.$600$2,500to multiplestudentsContact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edufor an application.Contact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edufor an application.Contact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edu for anapplication. Process involvesHotel <strong>and</strong> Restaurant Managementprogram coordinator.Contact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edufor an application.Contact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edufor an application.


ESTABLISH A SCHOLARSHIP OR AN AWARDPavesthe RoadtoOpportunityAnyone may establish a scholarship or award orcontribute to an existing fund by making a gift tothe Educational Foundation. Gifts of all amounts arewelcome. Newly established <strong>scholarships</strong> <strong>and</strong> awardsmay be named for the donor, such as the corporationor individual, or in memory of or in honor of aloved one.All contributions are placed into restricted accounts<strong>and</strong> used exclusively for the designated scholarshipor award. Scholarships are credited to the recipients'accounts for tuition or books. Awards are presentedat various times, as dictated by the nature ofthe award.Sharita Hammond (left) <strong>and</strong> Darren Hector wereawarded Act 101 Scholarships by Kay Ricker,former <strong>College</strong> Act 101 counselor.ANNUALSCHOLARSHIP DONOR ELIGIBLE/AWARD CRITERIA AWARD HOW TO APPLYBoeing Scholarship Program The Boeing Company • Full-time DCCC students• Engineering <strong>and</strong> Manufacturing majorsBorn Choosers Scholarship Dr. Thomas L. Hench • Full-time DCCC student• Chester High School graduate• Satisfactory academic achievementBravo Scholarship The Lopez Family • Student from Strath Haven High School• Financial need• Renewable if student is achievingacademic successBridge of Hope Scholarship Chester <strong>County</strong> Students • Student from Chester <strong>County</strong>• Female Coatesville residentDenis A. Cannon Scholarship Cannon Properties, Inc.Cannon Mini Self-StorageScholarshipDr. John T. Carroll MemorialEndowed ScholarshipCannon Mini Self-StorageEstablished in memory ofDr. John T. Carroll, formerDean of Business <strong>and</strong> PublicService <strong>and</strong> a Marine Officer• Student from Ridley School District,otherwise Interboro School District• Tuition support of 15 credits per fall<strong>and</strong> spring semesters• Financial need• Renewable if GPA of 2.5 is achieved• Student from Exton Center• Renewable• Full-time DCCC student• Veteran or dependent of veteran• Completed 24 credits• Financial need• GPA 3.0 or above$5,000to multiplestudentsContact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edufor an application.$2,000 Contact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edufor an application.$2,000 Selection made by Strath HavenPrincipal <strong>and</strong> Counselorin conjunction with donor.$1,000 Contact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edu for anapplication.Tuitionsupport of15 creditsper semesterOne-halftuition of15 creditsper semesterApprox.$110Contact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edu for anapplication.Contact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edu for anapplication.Contact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edu for anapplication.Chester <strong>County</strong> <strong>Community</strong>FoundationDCCC Educational Foundation• Chester <strong>County</strong> resident• Academic achievementApprox.$500Contact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edu for anapplication.Meghan K. Hurrlebrinck (center) is the recipientof the inaugural Patricia Holsten Scholarship.Presenting the award (left to right) areLeslie Splain, Katie Magee, Meaghan Wagner,Director of the Society for the Advancementof Women in Law Enforcement, the donororganization. Barbara A. Denczi, Chairof the Foundation Board of Directors (right),congratulates the women.David M. Banet, Foundation board member (left)<strong>and</strong> title sponsor of Lou Scott Golf Classic,meets Lou Scott III Memorial Scholarship winners,(left to right)Tessa S. Prezio, Daniel Lisinksi <strong>and</strong>Nicholas Frigiola.Shayna M. Cedeno receivedthe Steve P. Pahides EndowedBusiness Scholarship, alongwith a flag that was flown overthe U. S. Capitol, fromFlorence Pahides, Susan Schultz<strong>and</strong> Stephen Pahides, family ofSteve P. Pahides, a formerFoundation board member.Chester Pike Rotary ClubEndowed ScholarshipJonathan C. Coia MemorialScholarshipKevin T. Coleman MemorialEndowed ScholarshipThe CAH Faculty MemorialScholarship in honor ofLisa Wollman, JeanneJewell, Joe Elliot, MaryHamilton, Alma Allen, BettyKline, Phyllis Wexler, DessaEwing, <strong>and</strong> Harry LeFeverRotary Club of Chester PikeFamily of Jonathan C. CoiaFriends <strong>and</strong> family ofKevin ColemanDCCC Communications,Arts <strong>and</strong> Humanities Faculty• High school senior from Ridley,Southeast Delco or Interboroschool districts• Academic achievement, serviceto the school <strong>and</strong> community<strong>and</strong> good citizenship• Graduates of Haverford High School• Financial need• <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong> high school seniorwho may have experienced variouschallenges to academic success• Renewable in the second year ifrecipient is achieving academicsuccess at DCCC• Communications, Arts <strong>and</strong>Humanities major$1,000 Contact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edu for anapplication.$750 Contact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edu for anapplication.Approx.$2,000Amountto bedeterminedContact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edu for anapplication.Selection is made byCommunications, Arts<strong>and</strong> Humanities Faculty.45


Nursing student Maria C. Crossan(right) is congratulated byDr. Mary Jo Boyer, <strong>College</strong> ViceProvost <strong>and</strong> Vice President, Chester<strong>County</strong> Operations, upon receivingone of five John Lazarich FoundationScholarships.Gabriele F. Morales is congratulated byFran Cubberley, <strong>College</strong> Vice President forEnrollment Management, upon receiving theSpelina McAfee Memorial Scholarshipestablished by Associate Professor Jill Spelina.I am struggling financiallywhich, in my lifetime,has been the status quo.However, instead ofstruggling just to keep myhead above water, I amworking hard toward a morefulfilling life. I want to makemy family, my children <strong>and</strong>myself proud. So, hereI am at DCCC <strong>and</strong> I haven'tlooked back.Paralegal majorJames J. McCann, former DCCC trustee, established the MeghanE. Smith Scholarship in honor of gr<strong>and</strong>daughter Meghan (front,second from right). Congratulating the recipient Jaime D. Knarr areMcCann family members <strong>and</strong> her father David Knarr (second fromleft). Ms. Knarr also received the Maryann DiGi<strong>and</strong>omenicoMemorial Scholarship presented by Joe DiGi<strong>and</strong>omenico (far left)in honor of his wife, a former DCCC employee.ENDOWING A SCHOLARSHIP OR AWARDPerpetuate Student SucessDonors can establish a scholarship or award that will exist in perpetuitywith a minimum contribution of $10,000. The interest generated on theprincipal of the fund is awarded annually. The original gift is preserved forfuture generations. Endowed <strong>scholarships</strong> <strong>and</strong> awards are a vital part of the<strong>College</strong>'s endowment which is managed by professional portfolio managerswith oversight by the Foundation's Finance Committee.ANNUALSCHOLARSHIP DONOR ELIGIBLE/AWARD CRITERIA AWARD HOW TO APPLYCompass Group/CanteenDining ScholarshipConnect to the FutureScholarshipMadalene Hayes ConnerScholarshipCharles W. Crist MemorialEndowed ScholarshipCumberl<strong>and</strong> InsuranceGroup ScholarshipAnthony D'Angelo BusinessSociety ScholarshipCompass Group Unrestricted $5,000 Contact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edu for anapplication.AnonymousChester <strong>County</strong> <strong>Community</strong>FoundationThe Press Club Serving thePhiladelphia SuburbsCumberl<strong>and</strong> InsuranceGroupFaculty <strong>and</strong> friends ofBusiness <strong>and</strong> ComputerInformation SystemsDepartment• Biology or Science for HealthProfessional major• Intent to transfer to four-year institution• Financial need• The Chester <strong>County</strong> Hospital Nursingstudents• Continuing DCCC student• <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong> resident• Communications major• Financial need• High school seniors planning toenroll at DCCC full time• Business or technology major• Minimum high school GPA of 3.0• U.S. citizen• Preference given to students whoinclude insurance courses• Recipients eligible for consideration insecond year if 3.0 GPA maintained• Full or part-time DCCC students• Business <strong>and</strong>/or Computer InformationSystems major• Completed 24 credits at DCCC• GPA 3.2 or above• Member in good st<strong>and</strong>ing of DCCCBusiness Society• Active participation in Business Societymeetings, presentations <strong>and</strong>/orprojectsDavid's Bridal Scholarship David's Bridal • Full or part-time DCCC students• Mature women or single mothersRichard D. DeCosmoPresidential ScholarshipBoard members, friends<strong>and</strong> DCCC staff• Full-time DCCC students(one incoming <strong>and</strong> one continuing)• Academic achievement• Freshmen recipients are eligible forconsideration for the award for asecond yearTwo awardsof $750 eachContact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edu for anapplication.$1,000 Selection made by Nursing faculty.Approx.$500$5,000to multiplestudentsTwo $250awardsApprox.$2,500 tomultiplestudentsTwo awardsof $1,250eachContact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edu for anapplication.Contact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edu for anapplication.Contact Division of Business <strong>and</strong>Compuer Information Systems(DCCC Business Society).Contact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edu for anapplication.Contact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edu for anapplication. Process involvesDCCC Educational Foundation<strong>and</strong> Executive Director.DCCC Alumni LegacyScholarshipAlumni throughannual fund• Children of DCCC Alumni• Continuing DCCC student ingood st<strong>and</strong>ingApprox.$2,000Contact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edu for anapplication.DCCC EducationalFoundation ScholarshipDCCC EducationalFoundation• UnrestrictedApprox.$3,000 tomultiplestudentsContact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edu for anapplication.DCCC Memorial Scholarships Friends of DCCC in memoryof loved ones• Full-time student• Financial needTwo awardsof approx.$500 eachContact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edu for anapplication.Professor Lisa Barnes (right) awardsthe Donnelly-Barnes scholarshipnamed for her <strong>and</strong> her husb<strong>and</strong>’sparents to Angela R. Cucchi.Nursing student Krista Lynn Haldeman (left)of L<strong>and</strong>enberg received the American LegionBernhard F. Schlegel Post 134 Scholarship fromLauren Meiswinkel (center) <strong>and</strong> Carol Meiswinkelof Post 134.Neila F. DeGuzman (center) received the John RussellAgar Nursing Scholarship from Dr. John R. Agar, Jr.<strong>and</strong> his wife Beatrice. The scholarship commemoratesDr. Agar's father, a medic in World War II.DCCC Psychology FacultyScholarshipMatthew J. DiCintioBeiye Gu, Marc D. HenleyTheodore C. Lew<strong>and</strong>owskiJohn A. Linder• Psychology major• GPA 3.0 or above• Student must have taken or isregistered for 200 level psychologycoursesApprox.$750Selection is made by EnrollmentManagement in conjunctionwith donors.67


Dean of Allied Health, Emergency Services <strong>and</strong> NursingDr. Lana M. deRuyter congratulates IndependenceFoundation nursing scholarship winners (left to right),Krysti L. Kauffman, C<strong>and</strong>ice D. Aubry, Alison T. Jorett<strong>and</strong> Melinda R. Campos.ANNUALSCHOLARSHIP DONOR ELIGIBLE/AWARD CRITERIA AWARD HOW TO APPLYDCCC Student GovernmentAssociation ScholarshipEstablished in honor ofJim Corrigan, a formerstudent <strong>and</strong> officer of SGA• DCCC students who have excelledin student life <strong>and</strong> communityas well as in academicsThree awardsof approx.$1,000 eachContact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edu for anapplication. Selection processinvolves Campus Life office.With the help of scholarship funds, I can<strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong> Sheriff'sScholarshipSheriff Joseph F. McGinn<strong>and</strong> Sheriff's 5K Run• Emergency Mgmt. Planning majors• Priority given to women, minoritystudent, <strong>and</strong> veterans$5,000to multiplestudentsContact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edu for anapplication.continue to work towards my goals, achievemy dreams, <strong>and</strong> make me <strong>and</strong> my threechildren proud of me. I'd also like to dosomething that no one in my family has ever<strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong> TavernAssociation EndowedScholarship<strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong> TavernAssociation• DCCC student who has completed atleast one semester of study in Hotel<strong>and</strong> Restaurant Management• Academic achievement• Financial needApprox.$500Contact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edu for anapplication. Selection processinvolves Hotel <strong>and</strong> RestaurantManagement program coordinator.done <strong>and</strong> that's graduate with a college degree.Allied Health majorMaryann DiGi<strong>and</strong>omenicoMemorial Scholarship FundFamily <strong>and</strong> friends ofMaryann DiGi<strong>and</strong>omenico• Students with special needs $225 Selection is made by theDirector of Special Needs Services.APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIPby putting your best footforwardDonnelly-Barnes ScholarshipThe Dream Today ScholarshipLisa Barnes <strong>and</strong>Peter SchuylerJoseFrancisco Moreno,Ph.D., Assistant Professorof Spanish <strong>and</strong> French• Student suffering from compromisingillness or in extreme financial need• Priority to first-generation collegestudents or children of immigrantswho do not quality for financial aid$1,000 Student identified by donor inconjunction with DCCC staff.Amountto bedeterminedSelection is made byCommunications, Arts<strong>and</strong> Humanities Faculty.<strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong> SheriffJoseph F. McGinn (right) meetsBrian A. Trab<strong>and</strong>, winner of hisaward that is funded throughthe Sheriff's annual 5K run.Students are encouraged toapply for the <strong>scholarships</strong> <strong>and</strong> awardsset forth in this brochure. To apply, referto the eligibility criteria <strong>and</strong> applicationinstructions. Scholarship selections occurin the spring. Students receive writtennotification of their awards at that time.Funds are credited to student accountsprior to the start of the fall semester,unless otherwise noted.Heather M. Lynch (center) received theSAP Endowed Scholarship for Business <strong>and</strong>Technology from Dr. Daniel C. Pantaleo,former Foundation board member, <strong>and</strong>Leslie Waltke, Vice President, HR Operations,SAP Americas.Drexelbrook <strong>Community</strong>ScholarshipEastern Delco Business<strong>and</strong> Professional Women'sClub ScholarshipEganey Kauffman MemorialScholarshipDrexelbrook AssociatesEastern Delco Business <strong>and</strong>Professional Women's ClubPeggy E. Kauffman• Drexel Hill resident• GPA 3.0 or above• New Choices student• Continuing DCCC student• Early Childhood major• GPA 3.0 or above• Financial needKeenan Family Scholarship Suzanne Keenan <strong>and</strong> family • Natural Science major (physics)• Academic merit• Financial needApprox.$1,200Approx.$500Approx.$150Contact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edu for anapplication.Selection made byNew Choices Office.Contact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edu for anapplication.$1,000 Contact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edu for anapplication.Students applying for <strong>scholarships</strong>must file the FAFSA (Free Applicationfor Federal Student Aid) availableonline at www.dccc.edu, in theFinancial Aid Office <strong>and</strong> inarea libraries.Sorelle Nelly Mbi<strong>and</strong>a Veigne (center)of Lansdowne was awarded the DCCCStudent Government AssociationScholarship by Amy Williams Gaudioso,Director of Campus Life, <strong>and</strong>Dr. Grant Snyder, Vice Provost forStudent <strong>and</strong> InstructionalSupport Services.J. R. Finio & Sons EndowedScholarshipDolores Finnigan MemorialScholarshipJ. R. Finio & Sons, Inc. • Current, full-time DCCC studentwho intends to transfer to four-yearinstitution in future• U.S. citizen• Graphic Design major• GPA 3.0 or aboveFamily <strong>and</strong> friends ofDolores Finnigan• Mature woman whose goal isto attain a college degree$500 Contact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edu for anapplication. Selection process willinvolve Graphic Design programcoordinator.$500 Contact Enrollment Managementor visit www.dccc.edu for anapplication.89


Dollars for Scholars2009 ANNUAL DINNERAn annual recognition event is held each year to bring students<strong>and</strong> donors together. The dinner celebrates the generosity ofscholarship donors <strong>and</strong> the accomplishments of student scholars.Vicky Will (pictured), Vice President, Environmental <strong>and</strong> Safety,Exelon Power, delivered the keynote address, emphasizing theimportant role of <strong>Delaware</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> inpreparing men <strong>and</strong> women for the 21st century workforce.Exelon Power has invested in DCCC students by fundingcurriculum development <strong>and</strong> full tuition <strong>scholarships</strong> in PowerPlant Technology. The program prepares students to work astechnicians in nuclear, fossil or renewable energy generation.Student speaker, Michael M. Clarke, recipient of theKreitzberg Family Endowed Scholarship addresses audience<strong>and</strong> extends thanks to M. Sharon Kreitzberg, former <strong>College</strong>trustee for establishing the fund for non-traditional students.Vicky Will (far Right) congratulates students inExelon Scholars Program.10 11

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