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The Marion G. Resch Science Scholarship at Thiel College

Meet the Resch Foundation
What is the Resch Science Scholarship?
What the Marion G. Resch Science Scholarship Provides
Qualification Profile
How do I Apply?
For Further Information
Resch Application Form (pdf)
Resch Foundation Brochure (pdf)

Meet the Resch Foundation
The Resch Foundation was established in 2000, in memory of the late Mrs. Marion G. Resch, an outstanding member of the Mahoning Valley community and philanthropist.  During her lifetime, Mrs. Resch always held education in special regard and, true to her legacy, the Resch Foundation is committed to promoting the education of young people throughout the Mahoning Valley.  The Resch Foundation upholds Mrs. Resch’s commitment by supporting both college scholarships for students from the Mahoning Valley and early intervention programs to support younger, high school students who dream of entering college and expanding their educational realm, but may lack the environment and common support necessary to realize that dream.

This is Mrs. Resch’s legacy and Thiel College is delighted to be entrusted as a steward of the legacy and generosity of Marion Resch, through the Marion G. Resch Science Scholarship at Thiel College.
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What is the Resch Science Scholarship:
Beginning in the school year 2006-2007, The Resch Science Scholarship Program at Thiel College provided college funding opportunities to 6 young adults from the Mahoning Valley. In the fall of 2007, 7 additional students were admitted under the Resch Science Scholarship. For the school year 2008-2009, the total number of scholarships has generously been expanded by 7 so that a total of 20 students from the Mahoning Valley will receive this generous award.

The scholarships are awarded to students who, through their high school years have shown both interest and promise in their academic performance in science, and have made commendable efforts in other subjects as well.  The scholarship applies to students committed to earning a Bachelors degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science, neuroscience, or physics.  For the 2008-2009 school year, the Resch Schoarlarship review committee will officially accept applications for students choosing to major in pre-professional programs such as pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, pre-physical therapy and pre-physician assisting. Further, to encourage the interest of young women in the natural and physical sciences, ½ of the scholarship awards are provisionally reserved for young women who meet the qualifications as described below.  For the 2008-2009 school year, 4 of the 7 scholarships will be awarded to young women.  The remaining awards are distributed to young men or women.
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What the Marion G. Resch Science Scholarship Provides:
The Resch Science Scholarship Program at Thiel College provides partial tuition funds (after all other possible scholarships, grants and other tuition reduction programs have been applied), which are exclusively intended to alleviate out-of-pocket (cash and loans) tuition needs of newly enrolling undergraduate students who have completed their high school education at an academically-oriented high school in Mahoning, Columbiana or Trumbull County, Ohio within the last six months, prior to their first freshman semester. 

As of the date of publish of this website (updated February 15, 2008), the Resch Board of Trustees has afforded provisional approval and funding which will provide $5,500 scholarships to 7 worthy applicants who desire admission to Thiel College for Fall 2008. This program is intended to provide annual support, for 4 years for each student, however, each year, the Thiel College Office of Educational Outreach will make grant requests on behalf of students who have been awarded funds in the previous years.  Thus, Thiel College and the Resch Foundation are continuing to work together to assure scholarship funding for students receiving first year awards. In its final form, the scholarship program would provide similar tuition funding through all four years of college for each student. The scholarship dollars can only be used at Thiel College, Greenville, PA.
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Student Qualification Profile
The Resch Foundation and Thiel College may have an exciting scholarship opportunity for you!  Here are the basic qualifications to be considered for an award:

• The applicant shall demonstrate a history of very good performance, attendance and high interest in high school science
• The applicant must be an average to above average student in other subjects (unless entering the Neuroscience program)
• The applicant must commit to enter into a 4-year degree program in biology, chemistry, environmental science, physics, communication sciences and disorders or neuroscience at Thiel College, or an affiliated pre-professional program of any length
• The applicant shall be a permanent resident of Mahoning, Trumbull or Columbiana County, Ohio their senior year in high school
• The applicant shall demonstrate acceptable performance and academic potential in school and an exemplary behavior record
• The applicant must be prepared for full-time study at Thiel College and enter a four-year degree program as defined above
• The applicant must be prepared to adhere to and must submit to all Thiel College admissions standards and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher (to be reviewed at least annually).
• The applicant must provide the requested information on Thiel College and Resch Scholarship applications
• The applicant must sign a waiver allowing Thiel College to release a copy of their financial aid package and on-going performance at Thiel College, to the executive director of the Marion G. Resch Foundation.

The student must display financial need (the awards are directed to students who will qualify for maximum federal and state grants – this scholarship can only be used to offset out-of-pocket expenses such as student loans and cash payment responsibilities).
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How Do I Apply?

1. Complete and submit a Thiel College application form (and submit with your scholarship package, along with your application fee of $25 -- the fee is for College application -- there is no fee to apply for this scholarship). Applicants for the Resch Science Scholarship must apply to, and pass acceptance standards of Thiel College prior to being eligible for this award. Students may also choose to complete an application for admissions first and indicate in a cover letter that they are considering applying for the Resch Scholarship. They may then submit the remaining items (2-6) once they have received a letter of acceptance to Thiel College.
2. Complete and submit the Marion G. Resch Science Scholarship application.
3. Complete and submit a short essay (1000-1500 words) describing your specific interest in science and the contribution you hope to make to the world community upon completing your studies at Thiel College.
4. Submit a recommendation letter from a high school science teacher confirming the applicant’s interest and performance in science.
5. Submit a recommendation letter from a high school principal or a guidance counselor regarding describing the applicant’s dedication to developing their academic potential and their exceptional high school behavior.
6. Submit a copy of your high school transcript.
7. INITIAL REVIEWS WILL BEGIN ONCE AT LEAST 5 APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED -- PLEASE APPLY PROMPTLY AS SOME AWARDS WILL LIKELY BE MADE PRIOR TO THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE.

Submit one original version of the complete package, postmarked on or by March 24, 2008 to:

The Marion G. Resch Science Scholarship Committee
Thiel College
c/o Dean of Educational Outreach
Roth Hall
75 College Avenue
Greenville, PA  16125
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For Further Information
If you would like to look into Thiel College or visit the campus, you can begin by visiting our main website at www.thiel.edu. You may also contact the admissions representative for Eastern Ohio, Nicole Hills at 724-589-2259, NHills@thiel.edu or the Office of Educational Outreach at 724-589-2181.
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