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Endowments, Awards, and
Scholarships
Central
Michigan University Honorary and Memorial Funds
Named funds are designed to acknowledge a person or
persons with a special relationship to CMU while strengthening
the university’s student financial aid program, academic
programs or administrative services. The accounts are named in
honor of, or in memory of, loved ones. Named endowed awards
and scholarships are listed below.
Central
Michigan University Scholarship Programs
Privately funded endowments provide supplemental funding
to students based on need, academic focus, career aspirations
or other specific criteria. Many of the endowed scholarships
available for students are awarded by academic departments. A
listing of the academic departments awarding scholarships is
available in the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.
Remaining
scholarships are awarded to applicants who file a
"Bulletin Scholarship Application" and submit it to
the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. Applications for
Bulletin scholarships are available March 1 and are due April
1. Scholarships are generally awarded in the spring and summer
for the next academic year. Most endowed scholarships require
the student to be an undergraduate and enrolled full time (12
hours) in a degree-granting program on campus. Awards are
based on academic standing and financial need.
If
you receive a Bulletin scholarship and other need-based
financial aid, it may be necessary for the Office of
Scholarships and Financial Aid to adjust your financial aid
package.
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AAUW
- M. Ruth Evans Award
Established in 1991 by Jackie M. Evans, members of the M.
Ruth Evans family and members of the Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW)
in memory of M. Ruth Evans, wife, mother and friend, for a
sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student who has been a
resident of Isabella County for two or more years and has a
GPA of 2.86 or higher.
Harold
and Iris Abel Honorary Scholarship
Established in 1986 by friends of Harold and Iris Abel,
who served as president and first lady of CMU between 1975 and
1985.
Roger
Allen Scholarship
Established by Roger and Margaret Allen, friends of
education and CMU.
Rachel
Brink Allwardt Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2000 by the estate of Rachel Brink Allwardt
’40. Proceeds from the endowment will be used to establish a
scholarship for a junior or senior majoring in child
development, accepted into the teacher education program, with
a 3.5 minimum GPA.
Marian
Croft Althoff Scholarship
Established in 1986 by James F. Althoff in memory of his
wife Marian Croft Althoff, '51, for a student majoring in
English.
Alumni
Legacy Scholarship
The Alumni Legacy Scholarship was established in 1999 to
benefit children and grandchildren of CMU alumni. Applicants
must be freshmen or transfer students who meet criteria for
admission to CMU. Recipients will be recommended by the CMU
Alumni Association Board of Directors with final approval by
the Director of Alumni Relations.
Charles
L. and Mary Fisher Anspach Scholarship
Established in 1994 through a conversion of a loan fund in
memory of Central’s distinguished fifth president and in
memory of Mrs. Anspach who served the university for 20 years
with distinction and grace as the wife of President Anspach
(1939 to 1959) for sophomore, junior or senior students with a
3.0 or higher GPA. Contact the Carlin Alumni House for more
information.
Charles
E. Anthony Scholarship
Established in 1999 by friends and family in memory of Charles
E. Anthony, former WCEN owner and prominent Mt. Pleasant
businessman, for a journalism major or minor who is an active
member of the CM Life staff with a minimum GPA of 2.75.
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The
Suzanne and Raymond Baber, Jr. Endowed Scholarship in Teacher
Education
Established in 2002 by Suzanne Baber ‘48 and ‘52, retired
counselor, and Raymond "Bud" Baber, Jr., retired
automobile advertising executive. Proceeds from the endowment
will be used to support scholarships for juniors or seniors
enrolled in the College of Education and Human Services,
Department of Teacher Education, with a 3.0 minimum GPA.
Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial
need.
Ruby
Leora Balduf Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2002 by the estate of Ruby Leora Balduf ‘28.
Proceeds from the endowment will be used to fund a renewable
scholarship for a student enrolled in the College of Education
and Human Services with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and
demonstrated financial need.
Fay
and Genevieve Barhitte Outstanding Student Award
Established in 1988 by Fay and Genevieve Barhitte for juniors
within the Department of Teacher Education and Professional
Development.
Stephen
Lawrence Barstow Art Scholarship
Established in 1993 through the estate of Stephen Lawrence
Barstow for two financially needy art students with particular
emphasis in promoting Native Americans into the arts.
Stephen
Lawrence Barstow Native American Prize
Established in 1993 through the estate of Stephen Lawrence
Barstow for the outstanding art student.
John
and Jennie Bastow Scholarship and Olson L. Anderson and
Catherine Bastow Anderson Scholarship
Established in 1986 through the estate of Olson and Catherine
Anderson for undergraduate students with an above average
grade point and need of financial assistance. First preference
is given to students from Bay County, MI.
James
O. Beard, Jr. Scholarship
Established in 1994 by family and friends in memory of James
O. Beard, Jr., CMU '91, who was an accounting instructor and
served as faculty advisor for the Student Accounting Society.
The recipient must be a senior and a member of the Student
Accounting Society.
E.C.
Beck English Scholarship
Established by Dr. Earl C. Beck, former chairman of the
Department of English, for an English major. First preference
is given to juniors and seniors on the basis of scholarship,
need and probable teaching success.
Joseph
and Selma Bell Scholarship
Established in 1959 by Joseph and Selma Bell of Riverdale, IL,
longtime friends of CMU, for worthy and patriotic students.
Frances
E. Rogers Benson Scholarship
Established in 1988 by the family of Frances E. Rogers Benson,
CMU Life Certificate in 1928, for students with a GPA of 2.8
or higher as selected from East Jordan High School or
Charlevoix County high schools.
Biological
Station Scholarship
Tuition awards are available to students taking courses at the
CMU Biological Station at Beaver Island, MI. Contact the
director of the biological station for further information.
Department
of Biology Scholarship
Established in 1989 for one freshman and one transfer student
pursuing a biology major. Freshmen scholarships are renewable
for up to three additional years if eligibility is maintained.
Apply within the Department of Biology.
Paul M.
Bishop and Family Endowed Award
Established in 2003 by Paul M. Bishop and family. Paul M.
Bishop was a 1940 CMU graduate and first established this loan
fund in 1972. Members of the Bishop family have been long-time
residents of Mount Pleasant and strong supporters of Central
Michigan University. Three generations of Mr. Bishop’s family
have attended and graduated from CMU – daughters Susan B.
Johnston, Lucinda B. McCoy and granddaughter Jennie A. McCoy.
This renewable award will benefit a junior or senior enrolled
in the College of Humanities and Social and Behavioral
Sciences who is pursuing a degree in social work and who has a
minimum GPA of 3.25. First preference will go to a student who
can demonstrate financial need.
Duane
Mark Bouliew History Award
Established in 1990 by family and friends in memory of Duane
Mark Bouliew, CMU senior killed at age 21 in an automobile
accident December 16, 1989, for a junior or senior who has
earned at least 12 credit hours in history with a minimum 3.25
GPA; has a 3.0 or higher overall GPA; and preferably is a
member of CMU’s History Club and Phi Alpha Theta, or active
in other campus or community organizations.
Norvall
C. and Evelyn Gagnon Bovee Scholarship
Converted in 1995 from a loan fund established in 1971 to
commemorate Norvall C. Bovee's 30 years of dedication,
service, loyalty and positive effect on CMU as assistant and
director of the Keeler Union, business manager, controller and
vice president of business and finance between 1940 and
December 11, 1970. Annual spendable investment income will be
awarded to biology majors studying at the CMU Biological
Station at Beaver Island, MI. Application may be made through
the Department of the Biology.
Bill
Boyden Leadership Award
Established in honor and memory of W.B. ("Bill")
Boyden by family members and friends. Bill Boyden well
reflected during his lifetime a unique blend of leadership,
community concern and involvement, athletic ability and
diverse other talents. The purpose of the award is to foster
and recognize similar interests and abilities in deserving
students.
The Brain
Research Laboratory Endowed Award
Established in 2003 by Gary L. Dunbar ’76, chair of the CMU
Department of Psychology, and Deborah S. Dunbar ’77. Proceeds
from the endowed award will be used to support a student
enrolled in the College of Humanities and Social and
Behavioral Sciences who is involved in researching
neurodegenerative processes.
William
Brehm, Sr. Scholarship
Established in 1988 by William Brehm for a junior or senior
pursuing a business administration degree with a major in
hospitality services administration.
Reverend
Lloyd C. and Ica L. Bronson Memorial Award
Established in 2002 by Larry Bronson, CMU emeritus faculty
member, to honor his parents, the Reverend Lloyd C. and Ica L.
Bronson. Proceeds from the endowment will be used to establish
a renewable scholarship for a senior student enrolled in the
College of Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences,
majoring in English with a GPA of 3.5 or above. Recipient will
provide documented work with minority groups and persons from
protected groups are encouraged to apply.
Chester
J. Brown Scholarship
Established in 1984 by family, friends, and trust of Chester
James Brown, '34, and lifelong resident of Isabella County for
a student within the Colleges of Communication & Fine Arts
or Science & Technology.
Edward
C. Brown Award
Established in 1991 by CMU faculty, staff, students and
friends in memory of Edward C. Brown, director of CMU Health
Services from 1978 to 1990, in recognition of the outstanding
leadership he provided to health services, the Division of
Student Affairs and the university in general for sophomore,
junior or senior students who have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or
higher in health education.
William
F. Brown Scholarship
Established in 1986 by friends in honor of William F. Brown,
former Mt. Pleasant resident, for a graduating Mt. Pleasant
High School or Sacred Heart Academy senior who will be a
freshman at CMU.
Mary
Lou Bruce Scholarship
Established in 1983 by Lieutenant Colonel Gene D. Bruce and
friends in memory of Mary Lou, a dedicated military wife and a
valued member of the military science and health education
families and Mt. Pleasant community, for a junior, senior or
graduate student majoring in health education and health
science who has earned a 3.0 or higher GPA.
Donald
Oren Bush Scholarship
Established by the family in memory of husband and father,
Donald O. Bush, professor of Teacher Education and
Professional Development, for a junior or senior early
childhood and elementary education major with a 2.75 or higher
GPA and financial need.
Marie
Donner and Fred R. Bush Scholarship
Established by Fred R. Bush, family and friends in recognition
of Professor Bush, former director of the University Theatre,
graduate of CMU and member of the faculty for 33 years. Mrs.
Bush was a faculty member in the Department of Music for
students of fine arts.
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Hugh
Calkins Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2002 by the estate of Hugh H. Calkins ‘33.
Proceeds from the endowment will be used to fund a renewable
scholarship for a student enrolled in the College of Science
and Technology, majoring in meteorology with a GPA of 3.25 or
higher, and preferably a 3.5 or higher in the required
meteorology, mathematics, and physics courses.
Cambridge-Howe-Calkins
Scholarship
The Cambridge-Howe-Calkins scholarship honors all the members
of the Cambridge, Howe, and Calkins families who have attended
Houghton Lake schools. Many of them have gone on to CMU. The
scholarship is endowed by the Cambridge Family for an incoming
freshman from Houghton Lake High School. The award will be
made based on GPA and involvement in school and community
activities. The student must live on campus while attending
CMU.
Jerry and
Felicia Campbell Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 2003 by Jerry ’62 and Felicia Campbell. Jerry
is a current member and past chair of the Central Michigan
University Board of Trustees and a member of the Dean’s
Advisory Board, College of Business Administration. Mr.
Campbell is chairman of the board of Republic Bancorp. This
endowment will provide funds for incoming freshman who will be
participating in the Centralis competition and who intend to
pursue a degree in business. Recipients will have a minimum
GPA of 3.5 and a composite ACT score of at least 28.
Recipients will be expected to join a business student
organization, participate in a mentoring program, and reside
in the College of Business Administration’s residential
college in their freshman year. This scholarship is renewable
if recipients maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA and make
satisfactory progress toward their major and degree program.
Caponigro
Public Relations, Inc. Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2000 by Jeffrey Caponigro ’79, President and
CEO of Caponigro Public Relations, Inc. Proceeds from the
endowment will be used to establish a renewable scholarship
for an incoming freshman majoring in journalism or integrative
public relations with an interest in pursuing public relations
as a career. The recipient must have demonstrated financial
need by university standards and a 3.0 minimum GPA.
Professor
Joseph P. Carey Scholarship
Established in 1988 by Colonel Alfred Asch, CMU '50, and Naomi
I. Asch of Rockville, MD, in recognition of the positive
effect Joseph P. Carey had on students during his career at
CMU for a scholarship with preference given to students from
Beaverton High School (MI), then Gladwin and Midland counties
before other Michigan counties.
Dr.
Leslie O. Carlin Scholarship Endowment
Established by Dr. Leslie O. Carlin, a guidance counselor at
CMU for 33 years. He and his wife Margo, a housemother, lived
in a residence hall for 25 years. The Carlin Alumni House was
dedicated to them in 1993. This endowment will provide funds
for incoming freshman and community college transfer students
who demonstrate financial need. Preference will go to students
who, because of family and financial responsibilities, were
prevented from participating in extra-curricular activities
which might otherwise have qualified them for financial aid.
This scholarship is renewable.
Paul
G. and Sophia H. Cartwright Scholarship
Established in 1987 by Veronica L. (Cartwright) Telfer, '70,
MA '75, and Lawrence Cartwright, '65, MA '74, and Ed.S. '75,
in memory of their parents, Paul G. and Sophia H. Cartwright,
for a junior or senior pursuing an elementary or secondary
education profession.
Ellen
Case Honorary Scholarship
Established in 1984 by a friend in honor of Ellen Case,
Central State Teacher’s College, '38. Mrs. Case taught in
various public Michigan schools including Durand, Midland and
Bad Axe.
Eugene
C. Chenoweth Debate Award
Established in 1980 through the estate of Eugene C. Chenoweth
for undergraduates who exhibit excellence in intercollegiate
debate competition. The award is administered by the director
of debate and chairperson of the Department of Speech
Communication and Dramatic Arts.
Gabriel
Chien Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2003 by Florence Chien in memory of her husband
Gabriel Chien, who was a history professor at CMU. Proceeds
from this endowment will be used to support a student
scholarship. The recipient will be a United States citizen
enrolled in the College of Humanities and Social and
Behavioral Sciences who has demonstrated a global and
historical perspective.
Citizens
Insurance Company of America Scholarship
Established in 1989 by Citizens Insurance Company of America,
Howell, MI, for a College of Business Administration student
who meets eligibility requirements specified by Citizens
Insurance Company of America.
Alice
J. Wesley Colby and William F. Colby Scholarship
Established in 1998 by Judith Mynsberge in memory of her aunt,
Alice Wesley Colby, '35, and William Colby. This scholarship
is awarded annually to students, preferably from Bay or Alpena
Counties, who have achieved a 3.0 GPA in high school and are
in need of financial assistance to pursue a career in
teaching.
CMU Off-Campus Programs (formerly College of Extended Learning) Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2001 by alumni and friends of the College of
Extended Learning. Proceeds from the endowment will be used to
support a scholarship for students enrolled in CMU Off-Campus
Programs, with a 3.0 minimum GPA.
Jeanne
F. Collins Scholarship
Established in 1986 by Robert John Collins in memory of his
wife, Jeanne F. Collins, dedicated administrative assistant to
four CMU presidents spanning 23 years.
R.
Cedric Colness Vocal Scholarship
Established in 1975 by I. Judith Colness in memory of her
husband, Cedric, member of the Department of Music faculty for
ten years teaching voice, opera theatre, musical theatre, and
voice pedagogy, for a sophomore, junior or senior student
majoring in vocal music who exhibits excellence and
proficiency in this field.
Cynthia
Diane Cordell Scholarship
Established by the family of Cynthia Diane Cordell, a CMU
student who was preparing to become a teacher at the time of
her death in December 1968, for worthy junior, senior or
graduate level students in good standing pursuing a teaching
curriculum.
Florence
Olive Courville Scholarship
Established through the estate of Florence Courville, a friend
of education, for worthy students from Benzie County.
Crawford & Winiarski/Rodney L. Crawford Scholarship
Established in 2000 by Rodney L. Crawford ’77 for a junior or
senior outstanding accounting major pursuing a career in
public accounting.
Hubert
Dixon Crider Scholarship
Established in 1980 by Muskegon Development Company in honor
of Hubert Dixon Crider, Muskegon, MI, for a junior or senior
in good academic standing with a major or minor in geology.
Mr. Crider came to Michigan in 1925 and was responsible for
selecting the well site for the drilling of the first major
oil discovery in the state of Michigan. Mr. Crider continued
to serve the industry for 55 years in his field of geology.
Recipient selection is made by a Department of Geology
committee.
Bob
Currie Scholarship
The Bob Currie Memorial Loan Fund, established in January,
1974, was converted to an endowed fund in 1988 to provide an
academic achievement scholarship to a CMU student majoring in
physical education with preference given to former swimmers
from Dearborn, MI.
Herbert
L. and Lillian M. Curry Scholarship
Established in 1995 by Karen Heydenburg and Dennis Curry in
memory of their parents with preference for junior or senior
IPC majors with a 3.0 or higher GPA, with an emphasis in
oratory/debate or speech education and participation in
debate, oratory or other forensic activities. Applications may
be made through the Director of Forensics.
Nicholas
Cuthbert Biology Scholarship
Established in 1993 in memory of CMU Professor Emeritus
Nicholas Cuthbert. This merit-based scholarship will be
awarded to a signed biology major.
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Dalton-Meisel
Grant Scholarship
Established in the mutual will of Frank W. Dalton and Lillian
M. Dalton. The Daltons were both CMU graduates who were active
in alumni affairs and in Michigan schools.
Levi,
Mildred and Rusch Dees Scholarship
Established in 1996 for one senior student majoring in voice
who has earned a 3.0 or higher GPA. Application may be made
through the School of Music each spring.
G.
Roland and Olga Jones Denison College of Business
Administration Scholarship
Established in 1983 by CMU graduates Olga Jones Denison (1940)
and "Rollie" Denison (1941) in appreciation of the
influence of CMU on their lives as alumni and as residents of
the city of Mt. Pleasant. Awards are for one or more junior or
senior students of the College of Business Administration.
Selection of recipients is made by a committee of the College
of Business Administration and based on scholarship,
citizenship and need.
Amie
Jo and Kellie Sue Dennis Scholarship
This one-year scholarship is awarded as selected by a
committee from Beal City High School to a graduating senior
enrolling at CMU. The endowment was provided by family and
friends of Amie Jo and Kellie Sue Dennis in 1986 shortly after
their untimely deaths at ages 17 and 15. Amie Jo and Kellie
Sue were active and energetic Beal City High School students.
The
Norman C. Dietz Scholarship
The recipient of the Norman C. Dietz Scholarship is to be a
non–music major member of the CMU Marching Chippewas who
exhibits outstanding leadership and musicianship and whose
integrity is beyond reproach.
Edana
DuGuay Scholarship for French Study Abroad
Established in 1986 by the Department of Foreign Languages,
Literatures and Cultures in honor of Dr. Edana DuGuay, former
professor of French, for a student majoring in French for the
purpose of studying abroad. The award is given on a
competitive basis to a junior or senior of high academic
standing.
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J.
Dean and Betty L. Eckersley Business Administration
Scholarship
Established in 1996 as a renewable scholarship for a freshman,
sophomore, junior or senior student intending to pursue or
major in business administration within the College of
Business Administration who has earned a minimum GPA of 3.0
for an incoming freshman or sophomore, a 3.25 for a junior and
3.5 for a senior with financial need as determined by CMU.
Preference will be given to students from Isabella County,
other counties of Michigan and transfer students from
Mid-Michigan Community College who were recipients of the J.
Dean and Betty L. Eckersley Scholarship. Application may be
made through the College of Business Administration.
J.
Dean and Betty L. Eckersley Music Scholarship
Established in 1996 as a renewable scholarship for a freshman,
sophomore, junior or senior student intending to pursue or
major in music within the School of Music who has earned a
minimum GPA of 3.0 for an incoming freshman or sophomore, a
3.25 for a junior and 3.5 for a senior with financial need as
determined by CMU. Preference will be given to students from
Isabella County, other counties of Michigan and transfer
students from Mid-Michigan Community College who were
recipients of the J. Dean and Betty L. Eckersley Scholarship.
Application may be made through the School of Music.
Leo
G. Erickson Excellence in Marketing Scholarship
Established in 1998 in memory of Leo Erickson, emeritus
professor of marketing, who distinguished himself through
outstanding contributions to marketing education, research,
and administration. Endowment earnings will provide an annual
merit-based scholarship for marketing students.
Elizabeth
Etnire Scholarship for Spanish Study Abroad
Established in 1988 in honor of Elizabeth Etnire, former CMU
Spanish professor, advisor and department chairperson, for CMU
Spanish teaching curriculum students to study Spanish abroad.
Charlotte
B. Evans Scholarship for German Study Abroad
Established in 1988 in honor of Charlotte B. Evans, former CMU
German professor and department chairperson between 1977 and
1988, for CMU German majors to study abroad.
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Robert
G. Fell Endowed Scholarship
Established in 1986 in memory of Robert G. Fell, former CMU
biology professor, for a biology student.
Malcolm
H. Filson Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2000 to honor Malcolm H. Filson, former
chemistry department chairman. Proceeds from the endowment
will be used to establish a scholarship for a second semester
sophomore, majoring in Chemistry, with a 3.0 minimum GPA.
Ronald
W. and Bernice F. Finch Scholarship
Converted in 1995 from a loan fund established in 1962 to
commemorate Ronald W. Finch’s 25 years of dedication,
service, loyalty and positive effect on CMU as an alumnus. He
received his life certificate in 1924, B.S. in 1932, was head
football and track coach, initiator of the relays, head of the
physical education department and the first dean of the School
of Health, Physical Education and Recreation when Central
became a university in 1959. The fieldhouse was named in his
honor at the request of alumni, homecoming weekend in 1962.
Ronald W. and Bernice F. Finch were active CMU supporters for
many years. Annual spendable investment income will be awarded
to a senior in education with a major or minor in physical
education. Application may be made through the Department of
Physical Education and Sports.
First
Nighters Scholarship
Established in 1991 by members of First Nighters for students
who have an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher and a 3.0 or higher
in each Theater and Interpretation class. The recipient must
have a signed major or minor in TAI.
Frances
G. Fitch Art Scholarship
The Department of Art Scholarship established in 1988 was
renamed in 1993 to commemorate former art faculty member
Frances G. Fitch. Junior or senior recipients with a 3.5 or
better GPA in art classes are chosen by members of the
Department of Art.
Kelly
Lynn Fitzpatrick and Bruce William Wood Scholarship
Established in 1992 by family and friends of two alumni for
rotating scholarships for CMU students in broadcast and
cinematic arts and journalism.
Mae
B. Fleming Award
Established in 1999 by Nancy J. Blay in memory of her mother
Nancy Mae Bowers Fleming, former teacher and CMU housemother,
for an education major who is active in extra curricular or
community activities.
Kendall
W. Folkert Award
Established in 1987 in memory of Kendall W. Folkert, former
chairperson and professor in the Department of Religion, for a
graduating senior who has been admitted to a graduate program
in South or East Asian studies or undergraduates pursuing work
in South or East Asian studies through a study-abroad program.
E.
Evelyn Fuller Memorial Endowed Award
Established in 2001 by the E. Evelyn Fuller ’40 estate.
Proceeds from the endowment will be used to establish an award
based on financial need, the recipient must be a Michigan
resident studying education with a junior class status. The
award is renewable one semester only.
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Myron
and Hazel Georgia Scholarship
Established in 1990 by William Myron and Hazel Georgia of
Harrison, MI, for students pursuing a teaching major in
industrial and engineering technology.
William
R. Gemma Memorial Award
Established in 1999 in memory of CMU associate professor
William R. Gemma, Ph.D., for Health Services Administration
and International Administration majors.
Theodore
Goosen Award
Established by family and friends in memory of Theodore Goosen,
former owner of the Mt. Pleasant Malt Shop, for a junior or
senior majoring in marketing or hospitality services
administration.
Deborah
Baroli Govitz Scholarship
Established in 1995 as a memorial by L. Scott Govtiz and the
CMU Department of Marketing and Hospitality Services
Administration for students majoring in hospitality services
administration with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 who have
at least one full semester remaining before graduation. The
scholarship is based on full-time enrollment and is not
renewable.
Grand
Rapids Alumni Award
Established in 2003 by Grand Rapids Area Alumni to support an
endowed award for one or more full-time freshman students that
reside in Kent and its contiguous counties. Transfer students
are not eligible for this award.
Grand
Traverse Alumni Chapter Award
Established in 1992 through funds raised by alumni and friends
in Grand Traverse County for a full-time freshman (transfer
students are not eligible) with demonstrated financial need.
Students will be selected from five counties: Antrim, Benzie,
Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Leelanau counties.
Edgar
L. and Miriam Grim Scholarship
Established in 1965 by family, friends and associates in honor
of loyal alumnus, recognized humanitarian, and Michigan Deputy
Superintendent of Public Instruction, Edgar L. Grim, for
junior or senior students pursuing a teaching curriculum.
Les
Gruber Scholarship
Established in 1985 by Jacoba Gruber, family and friends in
memory of Les Gruber, former professor in the Department of
Communication Disorders, for students majoring in
communication disorders.
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Hales
and Nolan Family Scholarship
Established in 1990 by Glenn R. Hales and H. Marlene Hales,
CMU '78, and renamed in 1992 to commemorate Marlene’s
parents, Lois and Delbert Nolan, Sr., for juniors or seniors
with a 3.0 or higher GPA.
Aaron
C. Hall Scholarship
Established in 1984 by family and friends in memory of Aaron
C. Hall, CMU Class of 1958, former director of financial aid
and admissions counselor between 1965 and 1967, for Holt High
School graduates as selected by Holt High School personnel.
Robert
D. Hays Award for Excellence in Jazz
Established in 1996 for a sophomore, junior, senior, or
graduate student considered to be the most improved jazz
musician. The recipient will be selected by the School of
Music and will presented with this prize at the final jazz
concert of the school year.
Rose
J. Hogue Scholarship
Established in 1985 in honor of Rose J. Hogue, a professor in
the Department of Home Economics from 1919 to 1953, for a
junior or senior majoring in dietetics with a 3.0 or higher
GPA.
Laurene
A. Horiszny Outstanding Student in Early Childhood and
Elementary Education Award
Established in 1991 through the estate of Laurene A. Horiszny
for students pursuing careers in early childhood and
elementary education.
Hostutler
Scholarship
Established in 1980 by Kenneth L. and Margaret J. Hostutler,
residents of Mt. Pleasant and loyal friends of CMU.
Jeanette
R. House Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1998 by family and friends to honor her
enthusiasm for learning and to encourage students who are
pursuing majors in literature or related subjects.
Scholarships will be awarded to CMU students entering their
senior year who have declared a major or specialization in
literature.
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Independent
Order of Odd Fellows Award
Established in 1990 by Mt. Pleasant, MI, Lodge #217 for
Michigan residents enrolled at CMU who have earned a 2.0 or
higher GPA. Initial gifts to create the endowment were made in
memory of former lodge members Roy F. Robison and Harley
Philo.
Irgang
Elementary Education Scholarship
Established in 2003 by Dr. Frank J. ’50, and Virginia Irgang.
Dr. Irgang is a published author and professor emeritus from
San Diego State University. Proceeds from the endowed
scholarship will support two students enrolled in the
Department of Elementary Education who are interested in
pursuing a teaching career. Recipient must possess a minimum
2.7 GPA, be a Michigan resident, and enrolled full time at
CMU. The scholarship is not renewable and preference will be
given to students graduating from secondary schools in Lapeer
County, Michigan.
Frank
and Virginia Irgang Scholarship
Established in 1995 by Frank Irgang, CMU '50, and Virginia
Irgang for Michigan resident, junior and senior students
majoring in industrial engineering and technology. The
scholarship is based on full-time enrollment and not
renewable.
John
N. Irwin Scholarship
Established by friends and family of John Irwin, member of the
Department of Music from 1967 to 1976, for advanced piano
students deemed worthy and needy of an advanced scholarship.
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L.A.
Johns/Isabella Bank and Trust International Banking
Scholarship
Established in 2003 by Isabella Bank and Trust in honor of
Larry Johns, retired president/CEO/director of Isabella Bank
and Trust and former CMU Development Board member. Proceeds
from this scholarship will support two to five international
students for one semester who are studying banking at Central
Michigan University. The scholarship will allow the recipient
to enroll in the first session of the Robert M. Perry General
Banking School program and perform a one-month banking
internship.
J.
Edward Johnson Scholarship
Former Mt. Pleasant city commissioner and mayor, J. Edward
Johnson, moved from Mt. Peasant to Denver, CO, in 1982. In
recognition of his interests and energies dedicated to Mt.
Pleasant and well being of CMU, friends established this
$1,000 scholarship for a College of Business Administration
student bearing a high scholastic average in need of financial
assistance to continue higher education.
Dr.
Frank D. and M. Virjean Johnson Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2000 by Dr. Frank D. Johnson, ’50, former
director of Continuing Medical Education at Central Michigan
Community Hospital and his wife M. Virjean, ’51, former
elementary teacher, for a sophomore, junior or senior, 3.5
GPA, majoring in chemistry, biology or physics. Alternate year
awarded to a science major in teacher education.
Irene
F. Jorae Scholarship
Established by Rodney J. Rogers as a loan fund in November,
1966, to commemorate dedicated teacher, friend and counselor
who gave 36 years of service to CMU. The fund was converted to
an endowed scholarship in 1994 for a student majoring in
biology (premedical included) as awarded by the Department of
Biology.
Tyrone
Jordan Endowment
Established in 2003 by Tyrone Jordan, executive assistant to
the president – Metro Area, this endowment will benefit an
entering freshman from the city of Detroit who shows an
interest in the advancement of minorities in American society
and who has a minimum GPA of 2.5.
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Don
W. Kelsey Scholarship
Established by family and friends in 1982 for students meeting
Board of Trustees' criteria. Don W. Kelsey was instrumental in
the development of new materials handling equipment which
aided the efforts of our country during World War II.
Following the war, Don served the automobile and related
industries by providing materials handling and materials
storage equipment, which he often designed, through the Don W.
Kelsey Company. Mr. Kelsey was a supporter of higher education
through annual contributions, and was particularly interested
in CMU Special Olympics efforts.
Marianne
J. Kerr Scholarship
Established by family and friends in 1982 shortly after her
untimely death at age 40 for students meeting Board of
Trustees' criteria. Marianne J. Kerr was a dedicated fifth
grade teacher at Pullen School in Mt. Pleasant and spouse of
former university attorney, J. David Kerr.
Thelma
Key Scholarship
Established in 1985 through the estate gift of Thelma Key,
Class of 1924 and 1942. Thelma retired from the Grand Rapids
public school system in 1966.
Philip
Kintzele Accounting Scholarship
Established in 1986 for a non-Centralis Scholar School of
Accounting major who has completed at least 75 credit hours
and has the highest overall grade point average.
Philip
Kintzele Accounting Transfer Students’ Scholarship
Established in 1992 for students who transfer to CMU’s
School of Accounting who have earned at least 30 credit hours
(six credit hours in accounting).
Leo
J. Kipfmueller Endowment Fund for the Summer Remedial Clinics
Established in 2002 by the Department of Communication
Disorders to recognize Dr. Kipfmueller’s contributions to
the success of summer remedial clinics. After graduating from
CMU with a B.A. in 1955 and an M.S. in 1960, Dr. Kipfmueller
served 33 years in a number of capacities for the SRC,
including student, staff member, faculty supervisor, and
director of the program. He worked as a CMU faculty member for
24 years and retired in 1992. Proceeds from the endowment will
be used to provide revenue annually to fund scholarships for
children without sufficient financial resources to pay summer
remedial clinic fees.
Michael
J. Kirkpatrick Leadership Award
Established in 1997 by family and friends in memory of Michael
J. Kirkpatrick. It will be awarded to a CMU student who has
demonstrated exemplary leadership skills in college and/or
high school, demonstrated a high level of civic involvement
and volunteerism while in college and/or high school, and
maintains a high level of involvement with extra-curricular
activities at CMU.
Thomas
S. Knapp Alumni Field Camp Scholarship
Established in 1986 by the Department of Geology for students
with the appropriate background for admission to a summer
course in geology.
Arthur
Loren Kontio Outstanding Young Biologist Award
Established by Arthur Loren Kontio in 1993 to recognize,
encourage and praise the outstanding achievement of young
biologists at CMU.
Nancy
and Ted Kortes Spanish Award
Established in 1993 for students studying in Spain or Latin
America. Recipients must have a signed major or minor in
Spanish and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA in Spanish classes.
Fredrick
and Rosemary Kreft Endowed Scholarship Award
Established in 2003 by Ira ’77 and Anne Kreft. Ira is a
current member of the Alumni Board and the Dean’s Business
Advisory Council. This renewable scholarship will benefit an
incoming freshman who intends to major in accounting. The
student must be a resident of one of the following counties:
Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Cheboygan,
Crawford, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Iosco, Kalkaska, Leelanau,
Manistee, Missaukee, Montmorency, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Otsego,
Presque Isle, Roscommon or Wexford. The recipient must have a
minimum GPA of 3.5 and a composite ACT score of 28 or higher.
Olive
Hutchinson Kries Biology Scholarship
Converted in 1996 from a loan fund established in 1976 through
the estate of Dr. Olive Hutchinson Kries, an esteemed member
of the Department of Biology from 1936 to 1960. Spendable
investment income will be awarded to CMU biology majors who
have completed at least 30 total CMU credit hours prior to
application and who have earned a 3.45 or higher GPA based on
a 4.0 scale as selected by the Department of Biology.
Ole
H. Kristofferson Award
Established as a loan fund by family and friends in 1974 and
converted to an endowment in 1990 to commemorate Dr.
Kristofferson, former senior member of the first faculty of
the Department of Geology, for an award or appropriate
equipment to geology students based on merit or achievement.
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LaBelle
Management Scholarship
Established in 1995 to reward junior hospitality services
students for their excellence in either service or academics,
and to strengthen the students' education. The selection shall
be coordinated through the department chair of Marketing and
Hospitality Services Administration.
George
N. and Ernestine R. Lauer Scholarship
Established in 1989 by George and Ernestine Lauer in
appreciation of CMU and their family for a renewable
scholarship for a Michigan resident junior with a 3.0 or
higher GPA majoring in mathematics, computer science, speech
pathology or English.
Bessie
Cooper Lewis Scholarship
Established in 1990 by family members in memory of Bessie
Cooper Lewis for a senior who has been accepted into the
teacher education program in early childhood and elementary
education.
Dorothy
Warriner Lewis Scholarship
Established in 1990 by family members in memory of Dorothy
Warriner Lewis for a senior who has been accepted into the
teacher education program in early childhood and elementary
education.
Lichtenfelt
Scholarship
Converted in 1988 from a loan fund established in 1967 by
Richard J. Lichtenfelt, Jr. and family in memory of Richard,
Ruth, and Wendell Lichtenfelt, parents and brother, for a
junior or senior with preference given to hotel and restaurant
management, law, ministry or K-12 education majors.
Heather
Lichtle Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in 2002 by friends and family of Heather Lichtle,
former CMU student. Proceeds from the endowment will be used
to establish a renewable scholarship for a student enrolled in
the College of Education and Human Services who has an
interest in teacher education and a GPA between 2.7 and 3.5.
Applicants must complete an essay describing their reasons and
motivation to pursue a career in education.
Leslie
Lieberman Scholarship
Established in honor of Leslie Lieberman, a specialist in
family studies and faculty member at CMU from 1965 until her
death in 1992. Applicants must be majors in sociology,
anthropology, social work or family studies; have a GPA of 3.4
or better; and be a junior or senior in the semester following
application. Recipients are chosen on the basis of excellence
in academic performance and writing skills as demonstrated in
an essay describing career goals to be submitted with the
application. Several awards are made each year and vary from
$500 to $1,000.
Elma
I. Lighter Scholarship
Established by Miss Lighter, member of the English faculty
from 1932 to 1959, to honor students. The recipient must be in
good academic standing and active in the university community.
Damon
P. Lindley Achievement Award
Established by family and friends of Damon P. Lindley, an
executive of Wyandotte Cement Corporation. The purpose of the
award is to aid graduating seniors in the Department of
Business Information Systems during their final semester.
Selection is based on overall academic achievement, initiative
and contribution to the department.
Dr.
David S and Bernice A. Nelson Lirones Scholarship
The Lirones Loan Fund, established in 1960 to honor parents
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lirones and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Nelson, was
converted to an endowed fund in 1988 for a junior student with
a 3.0 or higher grade point average with preference given to
pre-medicine and osteopathy, teacher education or science
majors.
Helen
M. Lohr Scholarship
Established in 1987 through the estate of Helen M. Lohr for a
student within the Department of Human Environmental Studies.
Lee
R. Lyons Prize
Established in 1989 in memory of Lee R. Lyons through a
bequest from Charles Maxwell Lyons for a senior with a 3.25 or
higher GPA majoring in early childhood and elementary
education.
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Jette
MacNeil Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 2001 by the Estate of Jette MacNeil ’94,
formerly known as Jette Bookless of Rochester Hills. Proceeds
from the endowment will be used to support scholarships, room
and board, textbooks and other related expenses for students
with demonstrated financial need by university standards.
Alan
W. Madsen Scholarship Fund
Established in 2000 by Alan W. Madsen ’68, founder and
former president of Corporate Personnel Consultants, Inc., and
his wife Janet E. Madsen. The scholarship will be awarded to a
sophomore, junior or senior in the College of Business
Administration with a minimum 2.8 GPA; preference will be
given to members of Alpha Kappa Psi national business
fraternity.
Gilbert
O. Maienknecht Communications Scholarship
Established in 1982 by family, friends and former students for
merit scholarships to students in journalism, student media
and broadcasting with selection made by the Department of
Journalism in consultation with the other two areas. Dr.
Maienknecht was a member of the faculty from 1948 until
retirement in December 1982. He was founder of both the
Department of Journalism and Information Services.
Maroon
Coat Society Scholarship
This nonrenewable scholarship was established in 1981 through
efforts of the CMU Student Foundation for a full-time junior
or senior student active in student organizations.
Applications, accompanied by a letter of recommendation from a
faculty member, may be made to the CMU Carlin Alumni House.
Linda
Jaye Masak Scholarship
Established in 1990 by the parents of Linda Jaye Masak for
juniors or seniors majoring in accounting as awarded by the
School of Accounting.
Paul
Carl Mathis II Scholarship
Established in 1987 in memory of Paul C. Mathis, professor of
economics at CMU from 1962 to 1985, for an outstanding student
in economics.
Keith
L. Maxwell Scholarship
Established in 1984 through the estate of Ellen Mercer Clark
Maxwell in memory of her husband, Dr. Keith L. Maxwell, for
students in the Department of Communication Disorders.
Jean
Mayhew Language Arts Award
Professor Mayhew, member of the faculty from 1952 to 1981,
established this for junior or senior Michigan resident
students majoring in the field of language arts or an
equivalent program in speech communication and dramatic arts
based on an overall 3.0 or higher GPA as selected by
Department of Speech Communication and Dramatic Arts faculty.
Robert
E. McCabe Music Scholarship in Memory of Robert Hohner
Established in 2001 by Robert E. McCabe in memory of Robert
Hohner, former CMU percussion instructor. Proceeds from the
endowment will be used to establish a scholarship for an
approved and active music major whose primary instrument is
percussion, with a minimum 3.5 GPA, and demonstrated financial
need by university standards.
Robert
E. McCabe Scholarship
Established in 1998 by Robert McCabe, '46, for undergraduate
or graduate students with a minimum 3.2 GPA and financial
need. First preference will be given to students pursuing a
degree in journalism. If no qualified candidate is identified,
then the scholarship shall be awarded to a student pursuing a
degree in liberal arts.
Diane
McCann Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2002 by Joseph McCann ‘59, in memory of his
wife Diane McCann. Proceeds from the endowment will be used to
establish a renewable scholarship for a sophomore level
student or higher with a GPA of 2.8 or higher and who is a
member of the Central Michigan University Varsity Baseball
Team.
Walter
W. McCarley, Ph.D., Scholarship
Established in 1986 to provide a scholarship for a student
pursuing a teaching career.
Edward
E. McKenna Academic Excellence Award
Edward E. McKenna served as a faculty member in the Department
of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work from 1969 to 1992.
The scholarship is to be awarded annually to a student or
students whose research demonstrates exemplary achievement in
sociological research methods. Competition for the scholarship
will be held by the sociology department each spring with an
application deadline of March 15.
Floyd
H. McKibben and Olive Allen McKibben Scholarships
Mrs. McKibben bequeathed two scholarship funds in memory of
her husband and herself for a worthy student. Both Mr. and
Mrs. McKibben graduated from CMU and were well-known educators
in Gratiot County.
Mary
Jane Merrill Scholarship
Established in 1969 by parents Elwyn E. Merrill, '44, and
Grace Bonnell Merrill, '41, as a tribute to their daughter and
her grandfather, Ernest E. Merrill, Ph.D. Mary Jane was a
junior majoring in education who lost her life in a car
accident October 5. Ernest J. Merrill, Ph.D., was a faculty
member from 1921 to 1953 and chairperson of Chemistry and
Physics when he retired. Earnings are awarded to second
semester junior chemistry majors who have earned a 3.0 or
higher GPA and meet other eligibility criteria.
Drayton
and Minnie Miley Scholarship
Established in 1981 through the estate of Inez M. Vetter in
honor of Drayton and Minnie Miley for a female student
majoring in teacher education and professional development.
Evelyn
and William Miller Honorary Scholarship
Established in 1990 by William and Delores Miller in honor of
his parents, Evelyn and William Miller, '39, for a student
with preference given to graduates from Glen Lake High School
or Kingston High School, MI.
Kimberly
Sue Mills Scholarship
Established in 1988 by parents and friends in memory of
Kimberly Sue Mills for a junior or senior student majoring in
biology.
MIS
Student Award
Established in 1999 by the Department of Business Information
Systems for a MIS major with a 3.0 GPA overall and in MIS
courses. Preference will be given to members of The
Association for Information Technology Professionals (AITP).
Dorothy
G. and Robert E. Monica Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 2003 by Dorothy and Robert Monica, friends of
CMU. Proceeds from this endowment will be used to support a
scholarship for incoming freshman with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Recipient will be a United States citizen, resident of
Michigan, and demonstrate financial need.
James
H. Moon Scholarship
Established in 1998 in honor of the Martin Moon family of
Brunswick, Michigan for graduates of Freemont High School.
This scholarship is awarded annually with preference given to
incoming freshmen in need of financial assistance, pursuing a
degree in teacher education with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Wayne
E. Moore Field Trip Award
Established in 2000 for entering geology students to support
travel, lodging and other expenses for class and department
sponsored field trips.
Wilbur
Moore Prize
Established in 1989 in memory of Wilbur E. Moore, founder of
what are now known as the Summer Remedial Clinics and the
university’s first vice president for academic affairs, for
a junior who is enrolled as a major in one of the three
departments formerly comprising the Department of Speech and
Drama: Speech Communication and Dramatic Arts, Communication
Disorders and Broadcast and Cinematic Arts.
Robert
and Lura Myers Scholarship
Established in 1997 by Robert and Lura Myers of Lapeer,
Michigan for undergraduate or graduate students with
demonstrated financial need as determined by the Office of
Scholarship and Financial Aid. Preference will be given to
students from Lapeer County.
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Lenora
Marie Starr Nelson Scholarship
Established in 1985 by Kenneth L. Nelson in memory of his wife
and CMU alumna, Lenora, who devoted her life to the field of
education teaching both general and special education in many
different areas of the country.
Linda
Nichols Scholarship
Established in 1985 by family and friends as a memorial to
Linda (High) Nichols, CMU alumna and dedicated teacher at
Bullock Creek High School in Midland County, for a freshman
student residing in the Bullock Creek School District or
Midland County. Recipient selection is made by a committee
through the guidance department at Bullock Creek High School,
1420 Badour Road, Midland, MI.
Walter
P. Nickell Scholarship
Converted in 1995 from a loan fund established in 1973 to
commemorate Walter P. Nickell, noted Michigan naturalist,
ornithologist and teacher who was awarded an honorary CMU
Doctorate of Law degree in 1964. Dr. Nickell was
affectionately known as the "Birdman of Cranbrook"
and served as a faculty member at the Cranbrook Institute of
Science for 33 years. Annual spendable investment income will
be awarded to a CMU student pursuing a career in museum
natural history. Application may be made through the Center
for Cultural and Natural History.
Patricia
A. Nixon Scholarship
Established in 1986 in memory of Patricia A. Nixon, former
Department of Music faculty member, for a music major.
Colonel
William B. Nolde Scholarship
Established as a loan fund in 1973 and converted to an
endowment in 1990 for a ROTC cadet. The fund honors Colonel
Nolde’s devotion to God, country and family. Colonel Nolde
was the last combat casualty of the Vietnam War. He was a
graduate and former assistant professor of military science at
CMU. Colonel Nolde’s life was characterized by a dedication
to peace and rebuilding, with the hope that all mankind would
try to understand one another.
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C.W.
Olmstead Award in Geography
Established in 1992 by Clarence W. Olmstead, '37, for
scholarships or assistantships to Department of Geography
students to help them gain appreciation, understanding and
experience for geographic research by conducting faculty
approved research projects or by assisting faculty in research
projects.
Jeanne
Opale Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2000 by the estate of Jeanne Opale ’87, CMU
alumna. Proceeds from the endowment will be used to establish
a scholarship to assist worthy students with one parent or no
parents.
Oppenheimer-Mancuso
(Lazorshak) Award
Established in 2000 by the Edith M. Lemieux, ’65, Estate for
a senior philosophy major who submits an outstanding essay on
the subject of the necessity for teaching ethics and/or
character development in the elementary grades.
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Wallace
Parker Scholarship
Converted in 1995 from a loan fund established in 1963 to
commemorate Wallace C. Parker who served CMU as a coach and
director of athletics during the early years of the
university's development and for his continued interest
throughout his lifetime. Annual spendable investment income
will be awarded to a CMU health, physical education and
recreation student. Application may be made through the
Department of Physical Education and Sport.
The
Evelyn Hill Pender Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2002 by Paul Pender in honor of his wife Evelyn
Hill Pender ‘48, former teacher. Proceeds from the endowment
will be used to establish a scholarship for a graduate student
enrolled in the Department of Communication Disorders within
the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions,
and who has a record of academic and clinical excellence.
Preference will be given to a student with financial need.
Jacques
E. and Helen M. Baer Perry Scholarship
Established in 1988 by Jacques E. Perry, '49, and Helen M.
Baer Perry, '50, for a junior or senior majoring in foreign
language who has a 3.0 or higher GPA.
Phi
Kappa Tau Scholarship
Established is 1994 by CMU Phi Kappa Tau alumni for sophomore,
junior or senior Phi Kappa Tau members who have a minimum GPA
of 2.5. Applications can be made by March 1 each year through
Carlin Alumni House, Central Michigan University, Mt.
Pleasant, MI 48859.
Joseph
K. Piasecki Academic Excellence Scholarship
Established in 1994 by family and friends in memory of Joseph
Piasecki, CMU '68, who died tragically while on the job as a
superintendent of the Chelsea School District. The award will
be given each semester to an undergraduate Sigma Tau Gamma
fraternity member achieving the highest GPA. Piasecki was a
member of Sigma Tau Gamma.
Ethel
M. Polhemus Scholarship
Established in 1987 through the estate of Ethel M. Polhemus
for a student from Greenville High School, MI.
Pontiac
Senior High School Scholarship
Earnings provide a scholarship which approximate regular fees
for a Pontiac Senior High School student to attend CMU for one
to four years.
Dee
Pommerenk Women’s Basketball Team Player Award
Established in 2002 by Dee Pommerenk ‘63, former CMU women’s
basketball player. Proceeds from the endowment will be used to
support the women’s basketball annual budget through the
Chippewa Club Athletic Endowment. An annual award will be
given to the individual who exemplifies positive attitude,
teamwork, and a willingness to contribute to the maximum
effort regardless of ability, individual statistics, or class
year.
Dr.
Glen D. Porterfield Scholarship
Converted in 1988 from the loan fund established in 1967 by
family and friends in memory of Glen D. Porterfield, a 1919
graduate and dedicated Houghton Lake, MI, physician. The
scholarship is available to a junior or senior based on
financial need and academic achievement.
Helen
Vowles Porterfield Scholarship
Established in 1984 to provide tuition and fees by family and
friends in memory of Helen Vowles Porterfield (Mrs. Glen D.
Porterfield), former Mt. Pleasant native who received her CMU
Life Certificate in 1919 and B.A. and M.A. degrees from the
University of Michigan. During the 1920’s she taught French
and Latin at Mt. Pleasant High School and at Central during
summer sessions when Anna M. Barnard was foreign language
department chairperson. From 1932 to 1943 she served as social
director of Ronan Hall, later moving to Sloan Hall. Helen
served as assistant dean of women under Bertha Ronan and
taught personnel classes to freshmen. For many years a
counselor and friend of students, she never lost her interest
in young people.
Roderick
A. Powers Scholarship
Established in 1986 by Julia E. Powers in memory of her
husband Rod who taught government and economics at Hart High
School, MI for 19 years. His love of education will forever be
a legacy to his former students. This legacy will also
continue in the form of a scholarship to Rod’s alma mater,
CMU.
Public
Safety Scholarship
Established by the Department of Public Safety officers and
staff to provide financial assistance to students.
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G.
William Quine Scholarship
Established in 1982 by G. William Quine, '57, for a Michigan
resident student in liberal arts without regard to financial
need or academic standing.
Millard
Quinlan Scholarship
Established in 1999 in memory of Millard J. Quinlan, a
teacher-principal in the Newberry school system, for a
education major with preference extended to students from the
Upper Peninsula in Chippewa, Luce or Mackinaw counties with a
minimum GPA of 3.0.
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Lawrence
D. Rahilly Scholarship
Established in 1981 by family and friends in memory of
Lawrence D. Rahilly, charter member of the CMU Board of
Trustees, for a merit and need–based scholarship for a
senior in business administration.
Gilbert
Rau Oratory Award
Established in 1982 for three students chosen as the best
speakers in the annual Gilbert Rau Oratory Contest.
Department
of Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Administration
Scholarship
Established in 1988 by the Department of Recreation, Parks and
Leisure Services Administration for their majors in the name
of G. Patrick Doyle, Donald F. Lutz, Agnes Rainwater and the
department.
Cleon
C. Richtmeyer Scholarship
Dr. Richtmeyer, former dean of the College of Arts and
Sciences, former chairman of the Department of Mathematics and
faculty member from 1924 to 1968, bequeathed a scholarship for
students majoring in mathematics on the basis of merit.
Recipients are selected by a committee in the Department of
Mathematics.
William
H. Rivard Trombone Scholarship
Established in 1994 in honor of Professor Emeritus William H.
Rivard. This scholarship is available to all undergraduate
music majors who have maintained high academic standards, made
positive contributions to the School of Music ensembles, and
displayed an enthusiastic attitude toward studying the
trombone.
Joanne
Ellis Robertson Scholarship
Established in 1993 by Pauline Ellis to commemorate daughter
Joanne, '50, for students who plan to or are working toward a
degree in speech and language pathology and meet other
criteria as set forth by the Department of Communication
Disorders.
Joyce
Rohlfs Scholarship
Established by Mr. and Mrs. William E. Rohlfs and Glen Rohlfs
in memory of their daughter and sister for junior or senior
women who are residents of Midland, Tuscola or Saginaw
counties in childhood and elementary education.
Dan
and Bobbie Rose Scholarship
Converted in 1995 from a loan fund established in 1973 by
family, alumni and friends for Dan's many years of service to
the university and community as a teacher, coach and athletic
director. Annual spendable investment income will be awarded
to a CMU physical education major. Application may be made
through the Department of Physical Education and Sport.
Susan
Rozman-Delia Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2003 by broadcast and cinematic arts alumni and
friends wishing to honor Sue Rozman-Delia ’82. Proceeds from
the endowed award will be used to support a student majoring
in broadcast and cinematic arts. The recipient must have a 3.0
overall GPA and complete a BCA-sponsored internship.
Grace
L. Ryan Scholarship
The Grace L. Ryan Loan Fund established by alumni and friends
of the university in honor of Miss Ryan’s years of service
was converted to an endowment in 1992 for physical education
or business majors.
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Grace
Larsen Sagendorf Scholarship
Established in 1999 in memory of Grace Larsen Sagendorf, '39,
former Greenville teacher, for an education major in good
standing. Preference given to qualified students from the
Greenville School System, then to students from Montcalm
County, and then to any qualified student.
Jack
Saunders Jazz Award
Established in 2002 by retired CMU Marching Band Director and
Professor of Horns, Jack Saunders ‘60, ‘65. Proceeds from
the endowment will be used to support an award for an
outstanding and dedicated junior or senior jazz musician with
a positive attitude, who is enrolled in the College of
Communication and Fine Arts and the School of Music, and has
been accepted for full music candidacy or full time graduate
student status.
Kenneth
W. and Margaret Cuff Saunders Scholarship
Established in 1989 by family and friends for a junior, senior
or graduate student with a 3.5 or higher GPA. Preference is
given to English, journalism or physics majors; the
scholarship is renewable provided the 3.5 or higher GPA is
maintained.
Yda
Lou Schultz Scholarship
Established for sophomore, junior or senior students in music
education by sisters Frances Steel and Alma Miner and friends
in memory of Yda’s long devoted service to CMU and valuable
contributions in the fields of elementary music education,
special education, Kodaly and Orff.
Lester
H. and Jack D. Serier Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2001 by Maryann Serier in memory of her husband
Lester Serier, a former CMU mathematics professor and son,
Jack Serier ’64. Proceeds from the endowment will be used to
support a scholarship for a Michigan resident with junior or
senior status majoring in mathematics with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Preference shall be given to students who demonstrate
financial need.
John
B. Slater Scholarship
Established through the estate of John B. Slater, former
professor emeritus, Department of Industrial Engineering and
Technology, for a Department of Industrial, Engineering and
Technology junior or senior student.
Irvine
N. Smith Scholarship
Established in 1978 by Nancy Page Smith, family, and friends
in memory of Irvine N. Smith, a member of the faculty for
eight years and director of university theater from 1974
through 1976, for a freshman, sophomore or junior student as
an incentive award in acting and/or directing.
Johnie D.
Smith Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2003 by the Association of Faculty and Staff of
Color to honor Johnie D. Smith ’86, CMU professor of
African-American history and constitutional history of the
United States. Proceeds from the endowed award will support
two students. One student will be an incoming freshman from
Saginaw, Midland, or Mount Pleasant. The second will be a
current CMU student of sophomore standing or greater.
Recipients must have a minimum 2.5 GPA upon applying. Both
recipients must be committed to the advancement of minorities
in American society; preference will be given to applicants
studying or conducting research in the fields of history
and/or African-American history.
M.
L. Smith Scholarship
Established in 1955 by the Appleblossom Club in honor of Dr.
M. L. Smith, former director of field services and head of the
rural 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 Department of
Teacher Education and Professional Development.
Woodward
C. Smith Scholarship
Converted in 1995 from a loan fund established in 1967 to
recognize Woodward C. Smith for his life-long devotion to
education at all levels upon his retirement as CMU vice
president. Annual spendable investment income will be awarded
to CMU students based on financial need as determined by the
Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.
Paul G.
Smuts Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 2003 by Paul ’62 and Sandy ’61 (Moore) Smuts.
Paul retired from DaimlerChrysler in 2002 as vice president of
human resources operations and facilities management. This
renewable scholarship will support a student enrolled in the
College of Business Administration who participates in
extracurricular activities, demonstrates financial need, and
has a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Paul
Spece Award
Established in 1999 in memory of CMU accounting professor Paul
Spece, for a junior or senior accounting major.
Dr.
Glenn and Kathryn Starner Homecoming Leadership Award
Established in 1998 by family and friends in recognition of
the tireless hours Dr. Starner contributed to establishing a
successful homecoming program and developing student leaders
at CMU. The awards will be granted to students who are elected
by the CMU student body to represent them as the Homecoming
Gold Ambassadors.
Stephenson
Engineering Scholarship
Established in 1985 by Jo Stephenson and David Schock in honor
of Jo’s parents, Betty and Jack Stephenson, for a student
pursuing an engineering technology curriculum.
John
W. Stressman, Jr. Scholarship
Established by family and friends in memory of John W.
Stressman, Jr., former director of financial aid, for a
student in the College of Business Administration. The
scholarship may be renewed.
Student
Army Training Corps Scholarship
The Student Army Training Corps (SATC) Loan Fund established
in December 1971 was converted to an endowment in 1988. The
SATC was a U.S. Army organization stationed on campus during
World War I. Earnings provide an academic achievement award
with preference given to children or grandchildren of any
United States war veteran.
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Target
Corporation Endowed Student Award
Established in 2001 by the Target Corporation. Proceeds from
the endowment will be used to establish an award for full-time
students who have demonstrated financial need and maintain a
3.0 GPA.
Ethel
Nellie Taylor Scholarship
Established through the will of Ethel N. Taylor, '10, for
students selected by Scholarships and Financial Aid.
Mae
Teeters History Award
Established by V. Mae Teeters and her family in 1985 in
appreciation of the opportunity to further her education and
to encourage the pursuit of excellence in the study of
history. Mrs. Teeters earned a B.A. in 1972 and M.A. in
History in 1985 at age 87. Mae Teeters was a prime example of
life-long learning, dedicated community service and an
inspiration to those who knew her. The endowment will
recognize similar people who have a quest for life’s
knowledge and historical learning and provide an award to an
outstanding history student.
Telephone
Pioneers of America, Great Lakes Chapter 90 Scholarship
Established in 1995 for Michigan resident, junior, senior or
graduate students within teacher education with a cumulative
GPA of 3.0 or higher and proven community service. The
scholarship is based on full-time enrollment and renewable
based on reapplication. First preference will be given to
relatives of telephone industry employees or retirees.
Application may be made through the Department of Teacher
Education and Professional Development.
Harold
E. and Nancy N. Telfer Scholarship
Established in 1997 in memory of Dr. Harold Telfer. Dr. Telfer
was a professor and department chair in Teacher Education and
Professional Development. Nancy is a retired educator from the
Mount Pleasant Public Schools. The scholarship is available
for juniors or seniors admitted to the Teacher Education
Program with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrated
financial need.
Steven
J. Thatcher Scholarship
Established in 1989 through the estate of Steven J. Thatcher,
'70, for an undergraduate with preference given to students
from high schools in lonia County.
Thavenet
Study Abroad Award
Established in 1999 by Dennis Thavenet, who served as
professor in the Department of History from 1967 to 1997, for
a junior or senior history student studying abroad, with some
preference for study in the Netherlands.
Thavenet
Study Abroad Award/History Department
Established in 1999 by colleagues in honor of Dennis Thavenet,
who served as professor in the Department of History from 1967
to 1997, for a junior or senior history student studying
abroad, with some preference given for study in the
Netherlands.
Charles
Warren and Denzil Slentz Thornthwaite Scholarship
Established in 1962 as the Denzil Slentz Thornthwaite Memorial
Fund by C. Warren Thornthwaite in honor of his wife. Their
daughters later made the scholarship a memorial to their
parents, both of whom were alumni, for students showing
outstanding ability in the fields of climatology, meteorology
and geography as well as financial need.
Jean and
James Townsend University Theatre Endowment Fund
Established in 2002 by Jean Townsend, Dow Chemical research
leader, and James Townsend, retired manager, university
relations and recruiting, The Dow Chemical Company. Proceeds
from the endowment will be used to provide discretionary
resources for the University Theatre program, including the
support of student scholarships/financial aid, theatre
production equipment and guest artists, in the College of
Communication and Fine Arts, Department of Speech
Communication and Dramatic Arts.
Charlotte
W. Trout Award in Human Environmental Studies
Established in 1979 by Mr. and Mrs. George J. (Elinor Trout)
Verville for a junior or senior majoring in Human
Environmental Studies who gives promise of becoming
outstanding in the field and who is dedicated to preservation
of the family. Selection is made by members of the department.
Lem
Tucker Journalism Scholarship
Established in 1997 to honor the late Lemuel Tucker, an
African American and CMU alumnus who made an enormous
contribution to journalism, to promote the participation and
success of minorities in print and electronic media.
Scholarship candidates must be a senior in high school with a
cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, and have a minimum 18 on the
ACT or minimum of 850 on the SAT. Preference is given to
Michigan residents.
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Katherine
Ardis Ux Endowed Award in Art
Established in 2001 by Evart and Dorothy Ardis in honor of his
sister Katherine Ardis Ux, former art department faculty
member and accomplished artist. Proceeds from the endowment
will be used to support one annual award for a senior majoring
in art and who intends to pursue further study or conduct
research in the field of art in a master’s program or other
type of structured art program.
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Ernest
E. and Phyllis L. Vegter Scholarship
Established in 1984 by family and friends of the late Ernest
E. Vegter for graduating seniors of Bay City, MI, public high
schools who desire to pursue a career in teaching secondary
education.
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Sydney
and Mary Walston Award
Established in 2000 by Dr. Sydney Walston and his wife Mary
Walston, both professors in the Department of Health Promotion
and Rehabilitation, for a junior or senior, 2.5 GPA, majoring
in school or public health education, to support learning
through attendance and participation at state, national or
international professional conferences.
John
E. Warriner Scholarship
Established in 1987 through the estate gift of John Edward
Warriner, author of Warriner’s Handbook of English and a six
volume series titled English Grammar and Composition, for
undergraduate and graduate students majoring in the humanities
and social sciences. John was the son of Eugene C. Warriner,
former CMU president.
War
Years Reunion Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2001 by generous contributions from Central
Michigan University classes of 1946 – 1951 in honor of World
War II Veterans. Proceeds from the endowment will be used to
support a scholarship for a student who is a United States
citizen with preference given to those students who can
substantiate lineage to a World War II Veteran. Students must
have a demonstrated financial need by university standards and
solid academic standing.
Michael
Waske Scholarship
Established by Mrs. Michael Waske (Dorothy Wright, '51) in
memory of husband, Michael, '51, for students in need of
financial aid with preference given to students from the
Marlette and Sandusky areas.
Ruth
M. M. Wesley Scholarship
Established in 1998 by Judith Mynsberge in memory of her aunt,
Ruth M. M. Wesley, who graduated from Central State Teachers
College with a "lifetime" certificate in 1933. This
scholarship is available for students from the Bay County area
with financial need who are pursuing a teaching career.
George
R. Wheeler Scholarship
The loan fund established in honor of Mr. Wheeler’s career
as chairperson of the Department of Conservation and
Agriculture from 1947 to 1960 was converted to an endowment in
1993 for a student pursuing studies in outdoor environmental
education, ecology or conservation.
Edward
H. Whitmore and Stephen H. Whitmore Mathematics Scholarship
Established by family and friends to commemorate the lives of
Edward Hugh Whitmore and Stephen Harper Whitmore for senior
students who have earned a 3.6 or higher in their mathematics
major. Dr. Edward Whitmore was a mathematics professor between
1965 and his retirement from CMU in December, 1987. He served
as department chairman from 1965 to 1974 and from 1976 to
1982. Stephen Whitmore, son of Edward, was a partner with the
New York law firm of Berlack, Israels, and Liberman. He
specialized in the areas of corporate finance and securities
law.
Craig
Whitney Scholarship
Established through the estate of Mrs. Roxanna M. Whitney,
widow of Clayton A. Whitney, '09, and former chairman of the
geography department of State Teachers College at LaCrosse,
WI.
Helen
A. and W. Lyle Willhite Scholarship
Established in 1986 by Mrs. W. Lyle Willhite, daughter
Maryhelen, colleagues and friends in memory of W. Lyle
Willhite, first dean (1960 to 1976) of what is now the College
of Business Administration and a professor of finance.
Louise A.
Williams Endowed Award
Established in 2003 by Jane McNamara and Louise A. Williams,
retired physical education and sport professors. Proceeds from
the endowed award will be used to support a student with
junior- or senior-class standing who has declared a major in a
health professions area and who has a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
First preference will be given to a student who is a resident
of Isabella County.
Paul
I. Willwerth Brass Endowed Award
Established in 2002 by Phi Mu Alpha, a music academic group,
and Patricia G. Willwerth, in honor of her husband, Paul I.
Willwerth, former faculty member. Proceeds from the endowment
will be used to support a scholarship for an undergraduate
student enrolled in the School of Music within the College of
Communication and Fine Arts pursuing a bachelor’s in music
or music education degree. The recipient must have reached 300
level music candidacy and study a brass instrument with a
minimum 3.5 GPA.
Lillian
M. Winsor Scholarship
Established in 1977 by a friend of CMU for students within the
College of Business Administration who are gainfully employed
during the academic year. The scholarship may be renewed
provided the student maintains a satisfactory academic average
and continues to be employed.
Harvey
E. Wood Education Award
Established in 2000 in memory of Harvey E. Wood ’51, former
teacher and principal at Holt High School. The award is for a
Holt graduate with a minimum 3.25 GPA, an interest in
education, and who demonstrates financial need by university
standards. Submission of a one-page biographical letter of
application indicating involvement in extracurricular
activities is required.
Kenneth
Wright Physics Scholarship
Established in 1998 by the sons of Kenneth Wright, '34, a CMU
physics teacher for over 30 years, for a third-year student
with a declared major in physics, a minimum 3.5 GPA in classes
offered by the physics department, and a minimum 2.5 GPA
overall.
Wilbert
Wright Endowed Memorial Award
Established in 2001 by Geraldine Wright ’77 in memory of her
husband Wilbert Wright, Ph.D., former member of the CMU
Counseling Center staff. Proceeds from the endowment will be
used to establish an award for full-time, first-generation
college students with junior or senior status majoring in
psychology with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Daniel
E. and Mildred G. Wujek Award
Established in 1999 by CMU biology professor Daniel Wujek '61
and his wife Millie '89, for biology graduate students.
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Harold
Zeoli Award in Computer Science
Established in 1988 by family, colleagues and members of the
Department of Computer Science in memory of Dr. Harold Zeoli,
who was instrumental in introducing the study of computer
science at CMU, for students majoring in computer science.
Dr.
Habib A. Zuberi Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2000 by Dr. Habib Zuberi, Ph.D., professor
emeritus, and Rosemary Zuberi. Proceeds from the endowment
will be used to establish a scholarship for a junior, senior
or graduate student enrolled in the College of Business
Administration and majoring in economics with a 3.3 minimum
GPA.
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2004 Board of Trustees
Approved Endowments/Scholarships
BREWER-BROWN-MARSH ENDOWED AWARD
Established in 2004 to honor Patricia Brewer, Lewis Brown
and Trena Marsh. Income from the endowment will be used to
support a renewable scholarship for a student(s) who
graduated from a high school in Michigan and who can
demonstrate financial need and commitment to the advancement
of African-Americans in the professions.
CLAUDIA B. DOUGLASS SCIENCE EDUCATION AWARD
Established in 2004 by Dr. Claudia Douglass, profession or
biology at Central Michigan University. Income will be used
to support a renewable award for a sophomore, junior, or
senior who has a signed major or minor in integrated science
and is pursuing an elementary education certificate.
Recipient must have an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher and a
GPA of 3.25 in all science classes (excluding mathematics).
BARBARA P. GREENE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP IN POLITICAL
SCIENCE
Established in 2004 by Sarah and Edward Cohen (daughter and
son-in-law) and friends of Barbara Greene. Barbara was a
professor and chair of the political science department
prior to her death in 2001. Income from this endowment will
support a scholarship for students enrolled in the political
science department who have interest in state and local
government. Recipient must possess a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a
4.0 scale. Preference will be given to a graduate student,
followed by a senior or junior.
HEALTH PROFESSIONS NON-TENURED FACULTY ENDOWED FUND
Established in 2004 by Richard ’72 and Mary Lou Hazleton
’86. Mary Lou is a retired speech/language pathologist and
current member of CMU’s Development Board. Richard is
president and CEO of The Charles J. Strosacker Foundation in
Midland. Income from this endowment will be used to support
an award for non-tenured speech-language pathology faculty
in The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health
Professions to be used for research purposes.
INTERDISCIPLINARY DEGREE PROGRAMS ENDOWMENT
Established in 2004 by Richard ’72 and Mary Lou Hazleton
’86. Mary Lou is a retired speech/language pathologist and
current member of CMU’s Development Board. Richard is
president and CEO of The Charles J. Strosacker Foundation in
Midland and is retired as Chairman and CEO of Dow Corning
Corporation. Income from this endowment will be used to
support interdisciplinary degree programs in the College of
Communication and Fine Arts, including music theatre and
integrative public relations for needs such as renewable
scholarships, supplies and equipment, program support and
guest artist/guest speakers. When used for scholarships, the
recipients will be those who demonstrate outstanding promise
in their field as determined by the program council.
JOHN G. KULHAVI ENDOWED PROFESSORSHIP IN NEUROSCIENCE
Established in 2004 by John G. Kulhavi ’65. John is a senior
vice president at Merrill Lynch and a retired U.S. Army
Brigadier General. John is a member of CMU’s Board of
Trustees, Development Board and is extensively involved with
the university’s Army ROTC program and the New Vision of
Excellence Capital Campaign. This endowment will support a
professorship in neuroscience in the College of Humanities
and Social and Behavioral Sciences, Department of
Psychology. This position will be held by a high-profile
neuroscientist who will help lead the neuroscience program
and the BRAIN Center to achieve high levels of research and
instructional excellence.
MABEL AND DEWAYNE KYSER SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2004 by Nickolas Kyser and family and friends
of Mabel ’37 and DeWayne Kyser ’35. Income from this
endowment will support a renewable scholarship for students
enrolled in the College of Education and Human Services and
who are admitted to the teacher education program, have a
minimum GPA of 3.0, and demonstrate financial need.
RICHARD AND KAREN ST. ANDRE ENDOWED AWARD
Established in 2004 by Dr. Richard ’86 and Karen St. Andre.
Rich is the associate dean of the College of Science and
Technology at Central Michigan University. Income from this
endowment will be used to support a renewable scholarship
for a junior or senior student enrolled in the College of
Science and Technology’s Department of Mathematics who is
majoring in math and has a minor in CPS or information
technology.
TRI-CITIES ALUMNI CHAPTER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2004 by members of the Tri-Cities Alumni
Chapter of Central Michigan University. Income from this
endowment will be used to support a scholarship for an
incoming freshman who can demonstrate financial need from
Midland, Bay or Saginaw counties.
ROBERT DALE ULLOM BASEBALL ENDOWMENT
Established in 2004 by Robert Ullom ’57. Income from this
endowment will support the CMU Baseball program with a
renewable scholarship and/or operational budget. Preference
will be given to a CMU baseball student athlete, of at least
sophomore status, and who possesses a minimum 3.0 GPA.
WAKELY ASSOCIATES TEACHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2004 by Wakely Associates, Inc. of Mount
Pleasant, Michigan. Income from this endowment will support
a renewable scholarship for a junior student enrolled in the
teacher education program who can demonstrate financial
need. Preference will be given to students graduating from a
specific list of Michigan schools. The list may be obtained
from the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.
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