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Available Scholarships for Juniors

Scholarship Name: Thiel Alumni Award
Scholarship Source: Institution

Scholarship Description: This award is available to those students who have had a parent, grandparent or sibling graduate from Thiel College. This renewable, four-year award is in addition to the academic-based Merit Award.

Scholarship Name: Thiel Sibling Award
Scholarship Source: Institution

Scholarship Description: Available to the second sibling, and beyond, of a current Thiel student. Will receive an additional award of $500 per academic year. This award is available any year that there are multiple siblings enrolled full-time at Thiel.

Scholarship Name: Haller Enterprise Institute Scholarships
Scholarship Source: Institution
Web Site: http://www.thiel.edu/haller
Scholarship Description: Awarded annually by the Thiel College Haller Enterprise Institute. Up to 10 $2,000 scholarships are provided to students who are currently involved in entrepreneurial activity and are committed to future involvement. Applications may be obtained from the director of the Haller Institute and are chosen by the Haller Enterprise Institute advisory board. Complete Haller Scholarship application by March 1, 2012.

Scholarship Name: Rev. & Mrs. V.B. Christy Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Established by Miss Blanche Christy, member of the Class of 1892, an elementary school teacher, and her sister, Miss Elizabeth Christy, who graduated in 1895, a secondary school teacher, and their brother the Rev. Dr. William Passavant Christy, who received an Honorary Doctorate of Divinity Degree from Thiel in 1901. The scholarship is also a memorial to other Christy family members including Mary Christy, member of the Class of 1904, and Irene Christy, a public health nurse. The scholarship is awarded to junior and senior students based upon financial need.

Scholarship Name: Ardis Almen TWC Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: A non-need based award for travel students participating in either the Thiel College/Ewha University Exchange Program or studying outside the continental United States. The recipient must be an American junior or senior with a 3.0 or better GPA.

Scholarship Name: O.D. Anderson Bus and Tour Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This award, given by Mr. and Mrs. O.D. Anderson, provides scholarships to students who are graduates of Mercer County, Pennsylvania high schools. Recipients are selected by the Thiel Scholarship Committee.

Scholarship Name: Robert Charles Averill Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: As a memorial to her deceased son, Robert Charles Averill, Elizabeth B. Averill established this fund to provide scholarships to deserving and promising male students showing capabilities in the fields of science or engineering.

Scholarship Name: William E. & Dorothy (Floyd) Babcock Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: The Babcocks met as Thiel students and, upon graduation in 1947, married and had successful careers in education. They established this scholarship in honor of their Thiel education to benefit a first year student from Pennsylvania. The student will be able to renew this award until graduation by maintaining a 2.0 GPA. Selection is made by the financial aid office in consultation with the Records Office.

Scholarship Name: The George I. Baird Pre-Veterinarian Award
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Created in loving memory of George Baird, a Greenville native, by his widow, Donna M. (Schnabel) Baird ’47. First priority for this award is given to a junior or senior student who is a pre-veterinarian major and holds a 3.0 GPA. Second priority is given to student(s) travelling abroad, who also hold a 3.0 GPA.

Scholarship Name: August & Susan Bamford Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Established by Edwin A. and Julia A. Bamford and family, this scholarship is awarded to a student from Westmoreland or Allegheny counties majoring in business administration or accounting. The student must be an upperclassman with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better. First preference will be given to Lutheran students.

Scholarship Name: Thiel College Service Award
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: An award is given to a full-time student, who, in the opinion of a College committee, has contributed the most significant service to Thiel College and his/her fellow students during the past year.

Scholarship Name: Thomas and Irene Barbor Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Given by a Thiel alumnus from the class of 1931 and his wife, this scholarship will be awarded to students who are graduated from an Indiana County, Pennsylvania high school who have a minimum 3.0 GPA in their coursework at Thiel. Selection made by the director of financial aid.

Scholarship Name: Mr. & Mrs. A.J. Barrett Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Established in memory of a Greenville couple, A. James and Geraldine W. Barrett, this scholarship is awarded annually to a worthy student in need of financial aid.

Scholarship Name: Mr. & Mrs. J. Farrell Bash Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship was established by Mr. & Mrs. J. Farrell Bash, alumni of Thiel College, to recognize those students with high academic performance at Apollo-Ridge, Kiski Area and Leechburg High Schools. Scholarships will be awarded to students who have maintained a minimum B average, rank in the top fifth of their high school class, have demonstrated financial need, and will be attending Thiel College full-time. Preference will be given to students who meet the above criteria who are members of the Lutheran Church. Application and selection is through the director of financial aid.

Scholarship Name: Dr. Morrison H. Beach Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship was established in 1986 in honor of Dr. Morrison H. Beach. The recipient must be a rising junior or senior and an accounting or business administration major with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.

Scholarship Name: The William F. Behringer Scholarship for Religious Studies
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Established in 2007 for students enrolled in religious studies at Thiel College preparing for the Lutheran ministry.

Scholarship Name: Bennett-Heald Chemistry Award
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Created to honor Dr. Richard B. Bennett and Dr. Emerson F. Heald, chemistry faculty members who began their careers at Thiel in 1964 and retired in 1998, this award goes to an outstanding chemistry major as chosen by the chemistry department faculty.

Scholarship Name: Edith Binkley Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship was established by Edith Binkley for students planning to go into the seminary.

Scholarship Name: The Roger '52 and Paula G. Blatter Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Established by the Blatters to provide scholarships for a male or female business major with an accounting concentration and a female student majoring in business communication or English who intends to pursue a career in business communication, writing, journalism or communication. Recipients must have junior or senior classification and maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.5.

Scholarship Name: The Dr. Chauncey G. & Mrs. Ruth H. Bly Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship was established by Mrs. Bly and friends to honor Dr. Bly and to support a junior or senior pre-medical major who maintains a 3.5 GPA. Dr. Bly was Thiel College’s 13th president serving from 1961 until 1974.

Scholarship Name: Dr. Florence West Tribute to Dr. Bly
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This award was established by Dr. Florence West, Thiel alumna and trustee, to honor Dr. Chauncey G. Bly, 13th president of Thiel College. The recipient must be majoring in biology, chemistry or physics, have a minimum 3.0 GPA; and have attended Thiel at least one year. Financial need is not a criterion. Selection is by a special committee.

Scholarship Name: The Patti McKee Bock Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This fund was established by her mother, Beulah McKee, and her sisters, Marjorie G. McKee and Nancy M. McCuean, in memory of Patti McKee Bock, a member of the Class of 1965, whose work as a teacher inspired her students and whose life inspired all those who knew her. The award of this scholarship is to be presented annually to a full-time junior or senior student who is pursuing a career in education and is based upon financial need. The recipient must hold and maintain an overall GPA of 2.75 or greater, and the award can be renewed if the student continues to meet the criteria. Application is through the financial aid office and is subject to determination by the education department.

Scholarship Name: Suzanne Fel De Bladis Bowen Memorial Award
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: The scholarship for the Theatre Department will provide an annual award to a full-time Thiel College student, with preference given to a freshman student with strong high school performance in the drama department, with the intent of studying theatre as a minor or being actively involved in the department. Preference can be given to a current student at Thiel College that is taking the minor or that is actively involved in the theatre department.

Scholarship Name: Walter and Gertrude Bradley Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship was established by Mr. & Mrs. W. C. Bradley of Pittsburgh to assist students preparing for the ministry or diaconate of the Lutheran Church. Selection is made by the Financial Aid Committee, in consultation with the college pastor.

Scholarship Name: Robert Mark Brant Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Established in his memory by his mother, Frances S. Brant, this scholarship is to be used to assist deserving students as determined by the director of financial aid.

Scholarship Name: Thomas J. Brazelton Memorial Geology Award
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This award has been established under the supervision of the 1971-72 Student Government in memory of Thomas J. Brazelton, former geology professor at Thiel College. The recipient is an outstanding environmental science major selected by the Department of Environmental Science.

Scholarship Name: The Michael Robert and Laura Belle Bretsnyder Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This award, established by Laura Bretsnyder, is designated for a pre-ministerial student selected by the Financial Aid Committee, in consultation with the campus pastor.

Scholarship Name: Arthur James Brosius Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This four-year scholarship goes to an entering first year student graduating in the top 10 percent of his/her high school class who has demonstrated financial need. Preference first will be given to a student from the Beltzhoover area of Pittsburgh, then a Brashear High School, Pittsburgh, graduate and, finally, a student from any high school in the City of Pittsburgh. Continuation of the scholarship is based upon maintenance of a 3.0 GPA. This scholarship is funded through the Brosius Scholarship Endowment Fund.

Scholarship Name: The Brosius Scholarship Endowment Fund
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Created by Dr. Eva Reid Brosius, a long-time member of the Thiel College Board of Trustees to support students based upon need and academic performance.

Scholarship Name: Ruth and Sheridan Brown Allied Health Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship was established in recognition of Ruth and Sheridan Brown for Lutheran students from the Warren, Pennsylvania, area preparing for careers in the allied health field at Thiel College. Students must be rising juniors or seniors.

Scholarship Name: Thomas W. Callen Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship is designated for worthy students who may be relatives of Mary A. and Thomas W. Callen or who are graduates of Chartiers-Valley High School. Application and selection is through the director of financial aid.

Scholarship Name: Campbell Memorial Trust Fund
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This award is designated for a citizen of the U.S. residing in Butler County and selected by Thiel College on the basis of scholastic ability, general aptitude and financial need.

Scholarship Name: Carlem Scholarship Endowment
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship is given by Dr. Sonya M. Wilt in honor of her parents, Carl and Emily Mugnani. The recipient of the Carlem Scholarship will be a rising junior student with a major in communication sciences and disorders. The scholarship is merit-based.

Scholarship Name: Thelma Caruso '39 and Frank Caruso Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Awarded each year to an upperclassman majoring in education. Consideration will be given first to secondary education majors. Selection will be made through the chairperson of the education department.

Scholarship Name: Chase Laundry and Dry Cleaning Company Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship was established by Mr. J. Darrell Chase to be given to a graduate from the Greenville area schools who has both academic achievement and financial need. Priority is given to applicants who are the legal or adopted children of Chase Laundry and Dry Cleaning Company employees. Application and selection is through the director of financial aid.

Scholarship Name: The Rev. James F. Cook Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship was established by family and friends of Pastor Cook to celebrate his passion for the value of a higher education. First preference will be given to graduates of Homer City High School, Pennsylvania, who have a demonstrated financial need. Students must maintain a GPA of 2.75 to continue the scholarship.

Scholarship Name: Louis E. Creighton Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This financial assistance scholarship is designated for students preparing for the ministry. First preference is given to students from Trinity Lutheran Church, New Brighton. Application and selection is through the director of financial aid.

Scholarship Name: Glorindo A. DeTullio Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Established by his family in memory of this Greenville businessman, this scholarship provides support for nontraditional students who are employed full-time in addition to attending Thiel College. Preference will be given to descendants of Gloria DeTullio. Selection is made by the director of financial aid.

Scholarship Name: Eleanor D. Eakin Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Created by Robert L. Eakin in memory of his late wife, Eleanor, this scholarship is to be awarded to a graduate of Greenville, Reynolds, Jamestown or Commodore Perry High Schools or Maplewood High School in Mecca, Ohio. The student must have a GPA of 2.75 or better and demonstrate financial need. Relatives of the Eakin family will be given first consideration. Selection is by the Thiel College Scholarship Committee.

Scholarship Name: Eberly Family Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Established by the trustees of the Eberly Family Charitable Trust, this award is based on superior academic achievement, good moral character and financial need to students from Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

Scholarship Name: The John T. Egbert, Jr. and June Smith Egbert Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship is awarded yearly to one or more students who have graduated from Greenville, Reynolds, Jamestown or Commodore Perry High Schools; are in their junior or senior year, maintaining a GPA of 2.5 or better; and majoring in pre-med, nursing or education.

Scholarship Name: The John T. Egbert, Jr. and Phyllis Faries Egbert Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Awarded yearly to one or more students who have graduated from Greenville, Reynolds, Jamestown or Commodore Perry High Schools; are in their junior or senior year at Thiel College; have maintained a GPA of 2.5 or better; and are majoring or minoring in business administration or economics.

Scholarship Name: The Heather Ehrman '99 Memorial Award
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Created in loving memory by parents, family and friends shall be presented annually to a member of the Chi Omega Sorority, and shall be based upon financial need. Recipients must be traditional students with sophomore, junior or senior classification, and maintain an overall GPA of at least a 2.0.

Scholarship Name: Henry G. Evans Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: A scholarship fund established by Dr. & Mrs. Henry G. Evans to aid needy students involved in the Haller Enterprise Institute. Evans was a long-time Thiel trustee and retired president of Sharon Steel.

Scholarship Name: The Rev. Dr. Luther E. and Ruth (Potts) Fackler Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Given by two Thiel alumni in appreciation for their education at Thiel, this scholarship is awarded to full-time juniors and seniors preparing for the ministry, with second preference going to those going into education. Students must demonstrate financial need. Selection is made by the director of financial aid.

Scholarship Name: Virgil, Clara and Paul Fackler and Marion R. Moore Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This fund was established by Paul S. Fackler in memory of his parents, Virgil and Clara Fackler and in honor of his friend, Marian Moore, to support students preparing for the Lutheran ministry. Selection is made by the scholarship committee.

Scholarship Name: Anthony R. Fahl '50 Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: A Greenville native and Thiel athlete, this alumnus created this scholarship in his will for students involved in intercollegiate competition at Thiel College who cannot afford the entire cost of tuition, room and board, and school supplies. Selection is made by the director of financial aid.

Scholarship Name: Ivan W. Ferguson Thiel Choir Award
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This award is given annually to the student manager of the Thiel Choir from an endowed fund.

Scholarship Name: Charles W. Ferney Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Charles W.Ferney, a teacher and life-long Lutheran, established this scholarship fund in his estate to benefit deserving students. Recipients will be chosen by the director of financial aid.

Scholarship Name: Boyce M. Field Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This award was established by the estate of Dr. Boyce Field, trustee of Thiel College, for students who show academic promise and validated financial need.

Scholarship Name: Donald P. Fischer Memorial Drama Award
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This annual award is presented in the memory of Donald Fischer, Class of 1965, to an outstanding student in theatre arts. The recipient is chosen by the director of theatre arts, with the selection criteria based upon financial need, scholarship and participation in dramatic productions at Thiel College.

Scholarship Name: Diane (Thigpen) Frederick '81 Memorial Study Abroad Award
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This is awarded each year to an advanced language student who is planning to study abroad and shall be based upon financial need. The recipient must be a junior or senior. Selection is through director of financial aid.

Scholarship Name: B. Baird Gibson Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This award will be made to a student demonstrating high integrity who values the Greenville area and will work toward this community’s best interest. First preference will be given to a Greenville High School graduate, then to high school graduates of geographical areas in increasing distance from Greenville. Financial need is a criterion.

Scholarship Name: Graf/Obenauf Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship is given to an upperclassman majoring in religion with a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Preference will be given to Lutheran students.

Scholarship Name: Greenville Savings Bank Scholarship Endowment
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This award is given by Greenville Savings Bank to provide scholarship to students from the Greenville area. Recipients are selected by the Thiel Scholarship Committee.

Scholarship Name: Daniel A. Hamo Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship was established by the family and friends of Dan Hamo ’86, who died during his sophomore year at Thiel. This scholarship will be awarded to a male student who is a rising junior. The student should be a business administration and/or economics major in good academic standing who demonstrates financial need. Each applicant must have two recommendations from faculty members attesting to the student’s quiet, personal pride in himself as a member of the Thiel College community. Preference will be given to students from Fayette County, as designated by the donors. Recipient will be selected by the College Scholarship Committee.

Scholarship Name: Knute E. Hamre Leadership Award
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Established by a 1958 Thiel alumnus in appreciation for his experience at Thiel and to recognize and encourage student leaders, this award goes to an outstanding junior or senior who has maintained a 3.0 GPA and has demonstrated leadership qualities through involvement in student-led organizations.

Scholarship Name: Esther Kunkle Harder Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Established by Dr. Edwin L. Harder in memory of his wife Esther Kunkle Harder. Mrs. Harder attended Thiel in 1927. Recipients are chosen by the financial aid office.

Scholarship Name: Nathan Warren Harter and Besse Roseberry Harter Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This award was established as memorial to Mr. & Mrs. Nathan Harter to encourage Thiel students in the study of mathematics or Latin. As designated by the donors, qualified Lutheran students will be given preference by the mathematics department faculty or the language department faculty, respectively, who selects the recipient.

Scholarship Name: Barbara Morgan Harvey and Dr. Joseph Seep Harvey Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Established by Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Harvey, this scholarship is awarded to students from Venango County, who demonstrate financial need.

Scholarship Name: Ellwood and Sara Hauser Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This award was established by a family of Thiel alumni in honor of their parents. This scholarship recognizes a rising junior who plans to enter the ministry or the field of education and who has a 3.0 GPA or better.

Scholarship Name: William Randolph Hearst Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Through support of the Hearst Foundation, a scholarship is awarded each year to students of color who demonstrate financial need, are in good academic standing and have been recommended by the departments of education, sociology, criminal justice studies, and psychology. Preference will be given to students who intend to permanently reside in the United States after graduation. Final selection is by the Director of Financial Aid.

Scholarship Name: The Heissenbuttel Award in English Language and Literature in Memory of Ernest and Jean Heissenbuttel
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: The Heissenbuttel Award is presented to a junior English major, with demonstrated superior academic achievement, and who, in the opinion of the English department faculty, holds most promise of success in the field of English language and literature.

Scholarship Name: The Robert Heissenbuttel Professor of English Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: The Robert Heissenbuttel Professor of English Endowed Scholarship will provide an annual award to a minimum of two full-time Thiel College student(s)who fulfill the following requirements: Is an upper class student majoring in English,who maintains a 3.0 Cumulative GPA, who demonstrates financial need. Distribution of the scholarship will be through the Financial Aid office of Thiel College. Selection is through the Scholarship Committee at Thiel College. The award may be used for student tuition, fees, and room or board, as determined by the Financial Aid office.

Scholarship Name: Arthur W. Herron Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship was established by Art’s family and friends after this member of the Class of 1972 was killed in a tragic automobile accident. Selection is made by the scholarship committee and is awarded to a male upper class student with demonstrated financial need and superior academic standing, citizenship and Christian character.

Scholarship Name: Frank R. Hildebrand Music Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Established in 1962 by the Frank R. Hildebrand family in his memory, this fund perpetuates his interest in music. The income is awarded each year to help deserving music students, selected by the chairperson of the music department and the president of Thiel College.

Scholarship Name: Nancy Crutchfield Hill Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Established by her sons, James, Dr. Robert ’71 and the late Russell ’75, in memory of their mother, whose sacrifices made their education possible, this scholarship recognizes an outstanding rising senior or junior student with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who has financial need. Selection is made by the director of financial aid.

Scholarship Name: Helen Patterson Hill Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Established in her will, this scholarship provides assistance for students who are business or music majors who demonstrate financial need. Selection is made by the director of financial aid.

Scholarship Name: Ted S. Hoagland '79 Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship is awarded yearly to a junior or senior student with at least two years experience in the Thiel theatre department. The recipient must be full-time, demonstrate ability and diversity in the theater and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. Selection will be made by the director of the Thiel theatre department in conjunction with the financial aid director.

Scholarship Name: Dr. Edwin Hodge Jr. Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Dr. Hodge served as chairman of the Thiel Board of Trustees for 17 years, the longest tenure in Thiel’s history. He received an honorary degree in 1951 and Hodge Hall is named in his honor. Established by the Emma Clyde Hodge Charitable Fund, this scholarship recognizes his exemplary service to Thiel and is awarded to full-time students with financial need who exemplify his attributes of honor and integrity, leadership and scholarship. The scholarship can be renewed. Selection is made by the director of financial aid.

Scholarship Name: H.H.S.D.R. Architects/Engineers Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship is for a deserving art student. Selection is made by the art department faculty.

Scholarship Name: Michael Andrew Holland '75 Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship was established by the family and friends of this 1975 Thiel graduate to honor his memory and to recognize and encourage excellence in the field of accounting.

Scholarship Name: The Leland E. Householder '33 Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Created by Leland Householder and his daughter, Patricia J. Clark, this fund will be used for the support of a student majoring in mathematics. The recipient must be a junior or senior maintaining an overall GPA of at least 2.5, be a U.S. citizen and demonstrate financial need.

Scholarship Name: Huether-McClelland Foundation Endowment for Business
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Established by a 1974 alumnus to encourage and recognize excellence of students preparing for careers in the business world, this scholarship may be awarded to students who have declared a major in a business-related program, who have a well-rounded academic and co-curricular preparation with strong letters of recommendation from their high school. To continue the scholarship, students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA or the recommendation of the business faculty. Priority will be given to students from the greater Baltimore, Maryland area. Selection is made by the director of financial aid in consultation with the faculty of the Arthur McGonigal Department of Business Administration and Accounting.

Scholarship Name: Dr. Ella Grace Hunton Awards
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Two awards are given annually to students who have completed the second year of study in French and Spanish as selected by the French and Spanish faculty.

Scholarship Name: E. Jackson Family Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship, established by Eleanor Jackson, is intended to assist graduates of Greenville, Reynolds or Jamestown High Schools. The student must demonstrate financial need and will be selected by the Thiel College Scholarship Committee.

Scholarship Name: Marlowe W. Johnson Endowment Fund for Choral Music
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Established in recognition of the value of educational opportunities in a liberal arts environment, and in appreciation of the quality of the academic program provided by Thiel College, this fund is awarded yearly to an upper class student with at least one year prior experience in the Thiel Choir. An overall GPA of 2.75 or better is required to receive the award.

Scholarship Name: Dr. Roy H. Johnson Memorial Award
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship, given in memory of Dr. Roy H. Johnson, chairman of the history department at Thiel College, who played an integral part in developing the political science department, was established by his children, both Thiel graduates, Norman C. Johnson, Class of 1952, and Susan Johnson Tischler, Class of 1955. The recipient should be a rising Thiel junior or senior who has demonstrated excellence in the field of history or political science. Financial need is not a criterion.

Scholarship Name: Kenneth J. Kilner Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This fund was established by Kenneth J. Kilner, Greenville native and Thiel graduate, to assist students desiring to further their education at Thiel College but need financial assistance to do so. First preference will be given to students from Greenville High School, and selection will be made by the Thiel College Scholarship Committee.

Scholarship Name: Luther J. Kuder Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Established in memory of Luther J. Kuder, former Thiel Trustee and friend of the College, this scholarship is awarded to a graduate of Greenville or Reynolds High School with priority given to those with special needs.

Scholarship Name: Lend-A-Hand Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Lend-A-Hand Scholarship was established in 1986. It is designed to help students with financial need. The recipient must be a rising junior or senior with an accounting or business administration major with a cumulative GPA of 2.75.

Scholarship Name: Custer B. and Gladys B. Long Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Established in memory of these friends of Thiel College, this scholarship is awarded to Clarion County students who are attending Thiel. Selection is made by the director of financial aid.

Scholarship Name: Joseph C. Long Scholarship Endowment Fund
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Established in the will of this 1950 graduate, this fund provides financial aid for deserving and needy students as determined by the director of financial aid.

Scholarship Name: Jackson D. and Florence A. Magenau Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Established by Mrs. Magenau in her will, this scholarship honors Dr. Magenau H’55, an attorney and Thiel trustee, and his wife. The endowment will provide assistance for students who have been graduated from an Erie County, Pennsylvania high school who have demonstrated academic excellence by achieving and maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0 while at Thiel. Determination of the recipient will be made by the director of financial aid in consultation with the academic dean.

Scholarship Name: Louise Beil Maglisceau '29 Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: As a memorial to the life of their mother and devoted Thiel alumna, Louise Beil Maglisceau, Thiel Class of 1929, James A. Maglisceau, his two brothers and all three families established this scholarship to honor her love of teaching English. Upper class students from Pennsylvania, New York or Ohio who have earned a minimum 3.0 GPA and have declared a major in English or are pursuing a career in teaching regardless of major are eligible. The recipient is chosen by the scholarship committee.

Scholarship Name: Luther Malmberg Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Created by the family of Luther Malmberg, this scholarship is to be awarded to an upper class student majoring in political science, history or international studies. Preference will be given to students in international relationships. The recipient must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0. Selection is by the director of financial aid in consultation with appropriate departments.

Scholarship Name: Carrie & Grace Marshall Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Established by Carrie and Grace Marshall for deserving students, selection for this scholarship is based on validated financial need and academic achievement. First preference should be given to any student applying from Trinity Lutheran Church, North Buena Vista, Pittsburgh.

Scholarship Name: The Rev. Dr. Kenneth R. May Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Created by his wife Mary May in honor of the former Bishop of Western Pennsylvania-West Virginia Synod of the Lutheran Church in America to support students majoring in religion, business administration or economics, and who hold a minimum 2.75 high school GPA.

Scholarship Name: R.C. McCrumb Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship was established by R. C. McCrumb for graduates of the Jamestown (Pa.) Area High School. This endowed fund makes possible awards to eligible students attending Thiel College. Selection is coordinated by the Thiel College director of financial aid. Applications are available through the director of financial aid.

Scholarship Name: Elizabeth McElhaney Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship was established by Ruth Nolan to assist female students majoring in math, computer science, or any other science. GPA should be 3.0 or better. The recipient will be selected by the College Scholarship Committee.

Scholarship Name: Timothy Frank McElree Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship was established in memory of Timothy F. McElree by his family and Dr. Florence West. Application and selection through the financial aid office.

Scholarship Name: The Robert J. McKinley Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship was established by Mary Lou (Harpster) McKinley ’56 in loving memory and honor of her husband, Robert J. McKinley ’54. It is awarded annually to an accounting major in good academic standing. Recipients are selected by the financial aid office.

Scholarship Name: Mercer County Endowed Award
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Established by an anonymous donor, this endowment was created to aid students from Mercer County who demonstrate financial need. Application and selection is through the Thiel College financial aid office.

Scholarship Name: Edward A. and Marie C. Mertz Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: To qualify for this award a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better at Thiel College or have maintained a 2.5 or better GPA while in high school.

Scholarship Name: The Evan Mihalovich Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Given through the estate of Kay Newingham in memory of Evan Mihailovich to be used for scholarships to worthy and deserving students.

Scholarship Name: Eugene W. '22 and Agnes Grove '22 Miller Travel Abroad Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: In memory of two alumni who returned to their alma mater as professors and their dedication to the study of foreign languages and cultures, a scholarship has been established in their names to assist deserving students in the study of foreign language. To qualify, a student must be in his or her junior or senior year and have enrolled for study abroad during the fall or spring terms of the academic year. First consideration will be given to students studying in France or Germany, then to those in Italy or Greece, then to any other area outside the United States. Selection will be based on financial need and academic promise as determined by the language department.

Scholarship Name: The Howard and Nell E. Miller Award
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Established through the estate of Howard and Nell E. Miller, this fund is to assist young people from western Pennsylvania in meeting post secondary educational expenses. Selection is based on academic performance and validated financial need.

Scholarship Name: Jim Miller Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship, established by Jim Miller, is awarded to a student majoring in earth science, with demonstrated financial need. The recipient is selected by the geology/environmental science department and is approved by the director of financial aid.

Scholarship Name: Mister Rogers Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship was established by the McFeely Rogers Foundation. The recipient must be a resident of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania majoring communication, psychology, religion or minoring in music. Financial need and academic proficiency will be of primary consideration for selection by a Thiel Scholarship Committee.

Scholarship Name: Daisy T. Morrison Journalism Award
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This award is presented to a student recommended by the Media Board in recognition of interest in and contributions to Thiel College students through the campus newspaper, radio station or yearbook.

Scholarship Name: J. Scott Morrison Endowment for Science and Religion
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Recognizing the importance of an understanding and appreciation of the religious and social aspects of the student of science and the need for scientists to have a grounding in religion and values, Morrison established this scholarship for a junior biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics and/or physics major with a 3.0 GPA who is chosen by the Thiel faculty who serve as Global Institute Partners.

Scholarship Name: Mortensen Family Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Norman P. Mortensen H’81 established this scholarship fund in 1980 for the benefit of children of employees of First National Bank of Pennsylvania and its corporate affiliates who live in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, with second and third priority given to graduates of Greenville High School and a Mercer County high school, respectively. The director of financial aid, in consultation with a representative of First National Bank of Pennsylvania, shall determine the recipient of this four-year scholarship based upon academic achievement and financial need.

Scholarship Name: Mouganis Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship was established by John Mouganis to be given to a graduate of North Allegheny High School, Pittsburgh. Selection is coordinated by the financial aid director and the donor.

Scholarship Name: Sebastian Mueller Honor Award
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Funds were appropriated to establish a scholarship in honor of the founder of Eden Hall Farms, Sebastian Mueller. This annual scholarship is given to women in the Thiel Honors Program and/or demonstrating academic excellence. The award is based on ability and need.

Scholarship Name: Robert K. and Ruth E. Nace Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship was established by the congregation of Zion’s Reformed United Church of Christ, Greenville in order to assist upper class students showing academic promise and need. The student must either be a member of the Zion’s Reformed United Church of Christ in Greenville, have a parent who is a member, or be a graduate of Commodore Perry, Greenville, Jamestown or Reynolds High School.

Scholarship Name: Dr. Ned J. Nakles Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Given in memory of her husband, a trustee of Thiel College and an honorary degree recipient, by Barbara Nakles, also a member of the Board of Trustees, this scholarship recognizes a full-time student who has a minimum 3.0 GPA and has demonstrated participation in community service. First consideration will be given to members of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Latrobe, Pa. Selection will be made by the director of financial aid.

Scholarship Name: Linda Nordman Sigma Kappa Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Established by the National Council of Sigma Kappa, the recipient is chosen on the basis of academic performance, attitude toward education in general and plans for the future. Selection is made by the director of financial aid.

Scholarship Name: Margaret S. Olson Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship was established by her husband, Dr. Robert C. Olson ’60, and son, Erik, to recognize Margaret Olson’s dedication to students as the manager of the Thiel Bookstore from 1988-2001. During that time, Mrs. Olson often personally paid for books to students who could not afford them so that they would have the resources necessary to succeed in the classroom. The financial aid office will determine which students qualify for this award based upon financial need. First preference will be given to students with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Scholarship Name: The Rev. Dr. Elmer and Dorothy Cooke Ortner Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Honoring these two alumni from the classes of 1923 and 1924, this scholarship was established to help a needy and worthy student with preference for those preparing for the ordained ministry in the Lutheran church.

Scholarship Name: Lawrence Phillips Community Service Award
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Established by Leo Phillips ’85 in memory of his brother, this award continues Lawrence Phillips’s legacy of community service by encouraging and recognizing full-time upper class Thiel students who have demonstrated leadership in campus activities and community service. The director of financial aid, in consultation with the office of student affairs, determines the recipients of this award.

Scholarship Name: Edmund G. and Viola M. Price Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Any descendant of Edmund G. and Viola M. Price who attends Thiel College automatically receives this scholarship. In the event there is no direct descendant, either daughter or grandchildren have the right to designate the recipient.

Scholarship Name: Rev. E. Stewart Proper & William Stewart Proper Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This was originally established as a memorial to William Stewart Proper by his parents, the Rev. and Mrs. E. Stewart Proper, after his untimely death in 1956. The fund was given in recognition of the value of educational opportunities in a liberal arts environment and in appreciation of the quality academic program available at Thiel College. Following the death of Pastor Proper in 1992, his widow, Glenna C. Proper, established another scholarship in her husband’s memory. Pastor Proper was a 1924 graduate of Thiel College who served numerous Lutheran parishes in the ELCA, and at the time of his death was Pastor Emeritus of the Mt. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Donegal, Pennsylvania. In order to offer larger awards to qualifying students, Mrs. Proper later suggested the two scholarship funds be merged. The recipient must hold and maintain an overall GPA of 2.75 or higher. First consideration will be given to students preparing for the ministry. Recipients are selected by the financial aid office.

Scholarship Name: Congregation Matching Funds Program
Scholarship Source: Institution

Scholarship Description: Thiel College will match congregation funds up to $500 per year per student. Matching funds program form is required.

Scholarship Name: George E. and Dolly L. Martz Educational Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Source: Private

Scholarship Description: This is available to students who have demonstrated excellent academic achievement, who are citizens of the United States and are pursuing undergraduate studies at an accredited four year college or university. To apply, students must obtain application form from Fulton Financial Advisors Trust Client Services Center P.O. Box 7989 Lancaster, PA 17604

Scholarship Name: Performing Arts Scholarships: Marching Band, Concert Band, Color Guard, Majorettes, Theatre
Scholarship Source: Institution

Scholarship Description: Scholarships given based on performance ability. Renewable yearly contingent upon continued and successful participation. Audition required. Contact office of admission for assistance scheduling.

Scholarship Name: Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Academic Honors Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Institution

Scholarship Description: Available to all transfer students who are PTK members. PTK designation must be noted on transcript.

Scholarship Name: The Bill Knecht Tourism Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Other
Web Site: http://www.sv-foundation.org
Scholarship Description: The purpose of this memorial scholarship fund is to provide one (1) $1,000 scholarship to a sophomore, junior or senior of Grove City College or Penn State – Shenango or Thiel College who is pursuing a tourism-related major such as Marketing, Recreation, Hotel Management, etc. This also would include students in the School of Business for business management and business administration. The Bill Knecht Tourism Scholarship Fund Committee will give consideration to the following criteria: • Financial Need • Grade point average • Awards and Achievements • Work history • Community and personal activities If you are applying for this scholarship: You should submit a transcript of your grades, and personal reference from a teacher, coach or adviser. You are also to write an essay of no more than 500 words (double spaced) on why you are applying for the scholarship and how it would make a difference to you while you pursue your education. The Selection Committee, which shall select the scholarship recipient shall be the committee approved by the Community Foundation. (No scholarships will be given to applicants who are direct relatives of the donors or, to trustees, officers or employees of the Community Foundation of Western PA and Eastern OH.) 1. The application must be filed by April 30, 2011. http://www.thiel.edu/financialaid/pdf/Bill%20Knecht%20Tourism%20Scholarship%20Application-09.pdf

Scholarship Name: The Commonwealth
Scholarship Source: Private

Scholarship Description: These scholarships are reserved for students who have shown extraordinary commitment to community service and who have demonstrated creativity in shaping their volunteer activities. Applicants must be a full time undergraduate student. There is no minimum GPA requirement; GPA will be considered only in the event of a tie. Applications are found in the Financial Aid office at Thiel College. Completed applications should also be returned to the financial aid office for submission to AICUP no later than April 10, 2012. Students should not send applications directly to AICUP-they will not be accepted.

Scholarship Name: The Primary Health Network Charitable Foundation Academic Schoalrship
Scholarship Source: Private

Scholarship Description: Consideration for this scholarship shall be given to all sophomore, junior, and senior year students enrolled in a health/community human services program at Thiel College, who have achieved superior academic records (3.0 GPA or higher) and who have a demonstrated financial need. To apply, obtain application in Thiel College's financial aid office

Scholarship Name: The Ralph and Lois Riethmiller Fogal ’50, ’50 Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: To encourage and reward academic excellence and encourage students to pursue and receive a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Thiel College; must have completed at least one semester at Thiel College with a minimum Grade Point Average of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and be a leader and demonstrate community service and must demonstrate verifiable financial need. This is a one-year scholarship and is renewable provided the recipient maintains a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Scholarship Name: Ralston Memorial Scholarship for Education
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This award was established in memory of Mary Steck Ralston ’39 and Pauline L. Ralston ’39, for an upper class student with need, planning to teach or enter library work and who is maintaining a 3.0 GPA. Selection is coordinated by the education department and the financial aid office.

Scholarship Name: The J. Fred Reinhardt Scholarships
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Recognizing the need for outstanding teachers, J. Fred Reinhardt, former president and chairman of the board of Second Federal Savings and Loan Association of Pittsburgh, has established a fund for scholarships for students who have completed at least one year of college and are planning to enter the teaching profession. Nominations will be made by the faculty of the education department with final selection to be made by the College Scholarship Committee.

Scholarship Name: Kenneth and Thelma Reitz Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Thelma M. Reitz established this fund in memory of her and her husband in her will to benefit students in need of financial assistance. Selection is made by the director of financial aid.

Scholarship Name: Tod and Winifred Rissell Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship was established by Paul Rissell ’27 and Jane Stanford Rissell ’30 in memory of his parents, C.D. “Tod” and Winifred Roth Rissell, whose families have been a part of Greenville and Thiel College since its founding in 1866. Tod was a Thiel graduate in 1900 and is considered to be the “father of Thiel athletics”; Winifred, who also attended Thiel, was the niece of Thiel’s first and fourth presidents. Recipients of the scholarship must have attained a minimum of 3.0 GPA and have been graduated from a Mercer County, Pennsylvania high school. Selection is made by the director of financial aid.

Scholarship Name: Charles E. Rogers '36 & Ruth G. Rogers Education Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Given through the estate of this Thiel alumnus and his wife, this scholarship fund recognizes students who maintain a GPA of 2.5, have demonstrated financial need and are legal residents of Pennsylvania or Ohio. First preference will be given to students preparing for a career in education. Second preference is given to a chemistry major. Selection is made by the director of financial aid.

Scholarship Name: Edward K. Rogers & Jane Holden Rogers Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Established in honor of Edward K. and Jane Holden Rogers, this scholarship is to be awarded annually to students enrolled in their senior or junior year, who are preparing for the Lutheran ministry or majoring in art. First preference will be given to seniors and pre-ministerial students. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better.

Scholarship Name: Elijah G. Paraskos '99 History Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Established by his mother, LaVerne M. Paraskos, in memory of her beloved son, this scholarship is awarded to a full or part-time student carrying a GPA of 2.0, demonstrating financial need and meeting established criteria. To qualify, a student must be “non traditional” (typically older than students of traditional college age). Recipients must have a junior class status who have declared a major in the study of history; first preference will go to those intending to teach.

Scholarship Name: Kathryn E. Pearce Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship was established by Kathryn E. Pearce ’32 in memory of her parents, Alfred and Tillie Dean Pearce, and in gratitude for their support for her education at Thiel and to assist students pursuing careers in education, with first preference going to students from Transfer, Pennsylvania.

Scholarship Name: Dr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Phillips Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: To provide scholarships to students majoring in biology or chemistry or pursuing careers in health-related fields, the Dr. and Mrs. Arthur William Phillips Charitable Trust created this fund. Awards are made first to those students from Venango County, then Clarion, Mercer and Lawrence counties. Recipients are selected by the Thiel Scholarship Committee.

Scholarship Name: The Rudisill Presidential Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This endowed scholarship is established in memory of Dr. Earl S. Rudisill, Thiel’s 10th president, by Florence A. Rubner, Martha (Rubner) Rudisill ’37 and Fred L. Rudisill ’39, and Randolph E. Rudisill ’67 and Mrs. Sally Rudisill. Selection is based on academic performance and validated financial need.

Scholarship Name: Sawvel Memorial Presidential Award
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This award is a memorial to Dr. Franklin Sawvel, scholar and former Thiel president. Thiel students who are descendants or the nieces and nephews of the Sawvel family are given first priority in the awarding of these funds. Additional awards may be made to other worthy and deserving Thiel students as determined by the financial aid office.

Scholarship Name: T. C. Scheifele Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: As a tribute to Professor Scheifele and to aid future students in securing an education, the sociology department created this memorial scholarship in his name. The recipient is chosen annually by the sociology department.

Scholarship Name: The Charles and Louisa Hirtzel Schimmelfeng Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: The Charles and Louisa Hirtzel Schimmelfeng Scholarship was established by Marion Frances Schimmelfeng to honor the memory of her parents, Charles and Louisa Hirtzel. The scholarship will be awarded yearly to those students who without regard merely for scholastic attainment give promise for adequate success in life. One-half of available funds are to be given to students from Warren County, Pennsylvania. Recipients are chosen by the financial aid office.

Scholarship Name: Rev. Herman J. Schmid Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship was established by the Hodge and Schmid families in memory of Pastor Herman J. Schmid ’21. It is used to aid Lutheran students from the northwest Pennsylvania and northeast Ohio areas while attending Thiel College.

Scholarship Name: The Charles ’57 and Edna Semroc Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: The Charles ’57 and Edna Semroc Scholarship Fund was established in 2006 by Edna W. Semroc to honor the life of her husband, Charles Semroc. This endowment will be awarded to chemistry majors who have completed the first two years of the major and are recognized by the chemistry faculty as outstanding students. Students are required to have a 3.0 cumulative GPA and show financial need. Recipients will be chosen by the department chair in chemistry and the financial aid office.

Scholarship Name: W. Craig Shriver III Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship was established by Shriver’s family and friends after this member of the Class of 1972 was killed in a tragic automobile accident. Selection is made by the Scholarship Committee and is awarded to a male upper class student who has a minimum GPA of 3.0, demonstrates financial need and has superior citizenship and Christian character.

Scholarship Name: James V. Siciliano Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This award is given by Mr. and Mrs. Anthony N. Siciliano in memory of their son, James. Recipients must be the children of law enforcement officers and reside in western Pennsylvania. First preference is given to students from Allegheny County, then to Mercer, Lawrence, Butler, Washington and Westmoreland counties.

Scholarship Name: The Slaney Family Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Created through the estate of Robert L. Slaney Sr. and his son, Robert L. Slaney Jr. ’65, in gratitude for the college education received by Robert Jr. The scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior who graduated from the following Pennsylvania high schools in order of priority: Mars High School, Seneca Valley High School or North Allegheny High School. Recipients may be male or female, must have maintained a 3.0 GPA or better and require financial aid. Application and selection is through the financial aid office.

Scholarship Name: The Rev. and Mrs. Everett R. Smail Pre-Seminary Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This fund was established by the Rev. and Mrs. Everett R. Smail in gratitude for the life-long benefits derived from Everett’s Thiel College education and in recognition of the need for theologically trained pastors and other church professionals in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. This scholarship award is to be presented annually each spring to a student who is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and whose intent is to become ordained in the ministry, or certain church related vocations. The recipient must hold and maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.5 or higher. Application is through the financial aid office and subject to the determination by the dean of students.

Scholarship Name: Arthur E. Smith Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Created by Dr. Robert D. Burns, Thiel alumnus, in memory of his grandfather, Arthur E. Smith, this scholarship is awarded to students from Ohio attending Thiel College with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. First consideration will be given to students majoring in science. Recipients will be selected by the Thiel College Scholarship Committee.

Scholarship Name: Grant L. '39 and Katherine (Smith) Snair '38 Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Established by a couple who met while students at Thiel, this scholarship is to be given to deserving students attending Thiel College. Selection is made by the director of financial aid.

Scholarship Name: Bill Snyder '38 Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: “Bill” Snyder played basketball during his years at Thiel and was an avid tennis player. Upon retiring from the offices of the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad in 1976, he became manager of the Thiel Athletics Equipment Department, a position he held until his death on the Thiel tennis court in 1991. Established by family and friends of Bill, in memory of his dedication to Thiel College, this scholarship will be awarded annually to a rising sophomore, junior or senior student who has maintained an overall GPA of at least 2.75. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be of outstanding character. Selection is through the financial aid office.

Scholarship Name: Jack R. and Betty J. Speicher Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Given by a 1974 alumnus and his wife in memory of his parents, this scholarship recognizes Thiel students who are graduates of high schools in Cambria, Somerset or Westmoreland counties in Pennsylvania and represented Thiel College in intercollegiate activities for two years. Selection is made by the director of financial aid.

Scholarship Name: The Betty Harter Spence Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: The scholarship is to encourage students to pursue a career in Lutheran ministry while rewarding academic excellence. A full-time Lutheran student that has the intention to attend an ELCA Lutheran seminary or its successor. The financial aid office shall determine the financial need of the student, in consultation with the Campus Pastor and the religion department adviser. The award can be used for student tuition, fees, and room and board, as determined by the financial aid office. Renewal of the award is automatic, provided the recipient continues to maintain a 3.0 GPA. A major in parish education or religion is preferred but not required. The recipient must be recommended by the Campus Pastor and faculty and should be active in campus ministry.

Scholarship Name: Ruth Staudenmayer, R. N. Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: The recipient of this award must be a full-time student at Thiel College in the chemistry department, and will be awarded not to those with the highest grades, but to those of average grades who are truly intent on becoming a chemist.

Scholarship Name: The Stauffer Family Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This award was established for graduates of Reynolds Area High School by Greenville resident, Ruth Stauffer Brink (Transfer High School, Class of 1929) in honor of her brothers and sisters, all graduates of Transfer High School. It is presented annually to a full-time student who is a graduate of Reynolds Area High School, based on financial need. The recipient must hold and maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.0 or higher in his/her major and must be a legal resident of Pennsylvania.

Scholarship Name: A.J. Sundecker Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship is given to a pre-ministerial student with demonstrated financial need. Preference is given to students from Bethlehem Parish, First Lutheran Church of Washington. Application and selection is through the director of financial aid.

Scholarship Name: Gilbert and Dorothy J. Taylor Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Created by Dr. Sarah J. Taylor-Rogers in memory of her parents, this scholarship is awarded each year to a full-time student maintaining a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and demonstrating financial need. First preference will be given to students majoring in political science, second consideration given to students majoring in history. Selection is through the financial aid office in conjunction with the appropriate department.

Scholarship Name: Templeton Scholarship at Thiel College
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship, given by Mary Templeton Barrett ’13, Florence Templeton Duff ’15, Sue Templeton Rowley ’20 and Ruth Templeton ’20, is given in memory of Dr. and Mrs. Edwin Starr Templeton Class of 1875. This scholarship should be awarded to a student who has a proven record of scholarship and is noteworthy for dedication to human services.

Scholarship Name: Beverly Birkenmeier Thomas Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship was established in memory of Beverly Birkenmeier Thomas, a 1969 graduate of Thiel, for a deserving student in elementary education who demonstrates financial need. Selection is made by the Education Department.

Scholarship Name: J. Lynn Trimble Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Given in memory of a beloved coach by her family and many friends, this scholarship recognizes a female student who best represents the legacy of Coach Lynn Trimble’s commitment to academics and intercollegiate competition. The recipient must be a female student with a minimum 3.0 GPA who has participated in intercollegiate competition and has the recommendation of her activity adviser. Selection is made by the director of financial aid.

Scholarship Name: TWC Amelia Earhart Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship is awarded to women in their sophomore, junior or senior year with a GPA of 3.0 or higher majoring in mathematics or the sciences. This scholarship is funded through the Thiel Women’s Club Endowment Fund.

Scholarship Name: The Ethel Smith Vierheller Award Fund
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Established by Albert F. Vierheller in memory of his wife, the former Ethel M. Smith, a 1918 graduate of Thiel College. This scholarship shall be awarded to a rising junior or senior who has shown unusual interest and ability in the allied health disciplines. In addition to majoring in one of the allied health disciplines, the recipient will be chosen on the basis of above average academic standing, active participation in student affairs, good character and great potential in contributing to our society. Recipient shall be selected by the director of financial aid.

Scholarship Name: Robert R. and Nancy Orczeck Weisner '56 Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Established by Robert R. and Nancy Orczeck Weisner, this fund will be used to assist students who have either been graduated from the following Westmoreland County (Pa.) high schools: Greensburg-Salem, Hempfield Area, Greater Latrobe, Laurel Valley or Ligonier Valley or is a confirmed, communing member of St. Paul’s Seanor Evangelical Lutheran Church in New Stanton, Pennsylvania, who has been graduated from any public high school. Recipient must carry a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Financial need is not a criterion. Selection will be through the financial aid office.

Scholarship Name: Florence M. West Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship has been established by Dr. Florence West, a Thiel trustee and community resident, for a rising sophomore, junior or senior who is planning to enter a professional field upon graduation. Need and scholarship are criteria for selection through the Thiel Scholarship Committee.

Scholarship Name: Florence West Sigma Kappa Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Established by Dr. Florence M. West, a trustee and long-time friend and supporter of Thiel College, this scholarship is given annually to a female student with validation of financial need and high academic performance. First preference is given to a member of the Velesky family who is attending Thiel. If there is no such member, it will be awarded to a Sigma Kappa.

Scholarship Name: Dorothy E. Whitehill Endowment Fund
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: A dedicated Lutheran, Whitehill created this scholarship to help a worthy junior or senior student, with preference given to students preparing for a career in education. Selection is made by the director of financial aid.

Scholarship Name: John Linn Wiley and Margaret Witmer Wiley Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship was established by Mrs. Myrta Wiley Price in honor of her parents, John Linn Wiley and Margaret Witmer Wiley. First preference is given to nontraditional students from Greenville, and second to students from Mercer County.

Scholarship Name: Irene Wintersteen Memorial Science Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship, established by L. Elizabeth Wintersteen, a Thiel alumna, is awarded to a rising junior or senior woman science major. The recipient is designated by the science caucus.

Scholarship Name: Rev. Robert E. Wolff Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This was established by Rev. Robert E. Wolff designated to assist students preparing for the ministry in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The Thiel College Scholarship Committee will select a recipient with preference going to students from St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, First Lutheran Church, First English Lutheran Church and those students from Armstrong and Butler counties.

Scholarship Name: Lucille Harman Woods Memorial Endowment for International Students
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: Given in memory of Lucille Harman Woods by her husband, Rev. Dr. John O. Woods, this scholarship is to aid international students in their expenses at Thiel College.

Scholarship Name: The Nelson P. Yeardley Mathematics Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: In recognition of Dr. Nelson P. Yeardley’s professional contribution to Thiel College in the field of mathematics, this award is given annually to a full or part-time student majoring in mathematics with at least a junior academic classification. The recipient must maintain an overall GPA of at least 3.25. Selection is through the financial aid office.

Scholarship Name: John S. Yocca Memorial Scholarship for Political Science
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This award, established by family and friends of John S. Yocca, is given to the upper class student majoring in political science who most clearly demonstrates the outstanding characteristics which were evident in John’s life: superior academic standing, citizenship, dedicated service to Thiel College and Christian character.

Scholarship Name: Dr. William F. and Mrs. Meta S. Zimmerman Scholarship
Scholarship Source: Endowed

Scholarship Description: This scholarship was created by Dr. and Mrs. Zimmerman to support an outstanding student who maintains a 3.5 GPA. Dr. Zimmerman was Thiel College’s 11th College President, serving from 1942 to 1951.