Please note: all scholarship amounts are subject to change.
(APSCUF) SRU Assoc. of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculty Scholarship
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Criteria: |
Undergraduate student with 36 or more semester hours at SRU and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must be involved in extra-curricular activities both off and on campus. Applicants must write a 500-word essay describing his/her academic and career goals as well as his/her personal view of the U.S. labor movement. Applicant must provide three references from SRU faculty and staff. Preference given to students with demonstrated financial need and students with an immediate family member who is a member of a recognized labor union. Dependents of SRU faculty/coaches are not eligible. For more information please visit this website. |
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Amount: |
Up to two awards of $1,000/yr. |
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Contact: |
APSCUF Office, 204 Spotts. For more information call Robert Crafton, 724-738-2101. |
| Application |
Click HERE for application |
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Deadline: |
March 15th |
Grace Hildebrand Allen Scholarship
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Criteria: |
Must be in sophmore, junior, or senior class. Applicant must have a 2.75 QPA. This scholarship is renewable. |
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Amount: |
Up to $1250 |
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Application: |
There is no application for this scholarship. An individual is automatically selected. |
Asian Studies Scholarship
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Criteria: |
The student must have at least 6 credits toward the minor, must have declared an Asian Studies minor, and have a minimum 3.0 GPA in this minor. The student should write a short statement about his/her interest in Asian Studies. |
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Amount: |
Up to $100 |
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Contact: |
Dr. Ana Maria Caula, Chairperson, Modern Languages and Cultures Department, 118 Strain Behavioral Science Building, 724-738-2062 |
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Deadline: |
March 15th |
Connell Ashmore Baker Scholarship
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Criteria: |
This scholarship is available to students who are studying abroad. |
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Amount: |
Up to $750 |
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Contact: |
International Services Office, 724-738-2057, 114 Carruth Rizza Hall |
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Deadline: |
March 15th |
The Brough Cup Award
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Criteria: |
Must be a member of the Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity showing the most improvement in GPA from one semester to the next. Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity will submit their semester grades to the Coordinator of Greek Life at SRU who will in turn select the award recipient and notify SRU Foundation and SRU Financial Aid. |
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Amount: |
Two awards per year that can be up to $150 |
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Contact: |
Coordinator of Greek Life, Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, 234 Smith Student Center
Phone: 724-738-2092
Email Address: SRUGreeklife@gmail.com |
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Deadline: |
End of each semester |
Diana Caine-Helwig '77 Scholarship
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Criteria: |
Applicant must be a full-time student with financial need. First preference goes to a non-traditional student who is a single parent raising a child or children while attending college. |
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Amount: |
up to $1,250 |
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Contact: |
Financial Aid, 724-738-2219 |
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Deadline: |
March 15th |
The Lucille Calabretta AFSCME Scholarship
Meiping Cheng Memorial Scholarship
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Criteria: |
Must be at least a sophomore II with 3.5 GPA, demonstrate financial need. U.S. citizenship required. students will be contacted by e-mail to apply based on the criteria. |
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Amount: |
Awards vary up to $3,000/year. |
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Contact: |
Office of University Advancement, 100 Old Main, 724-738-2004. |
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Deadline: |
March 15th |
Frank Chua International Study Scholarship
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Criteria: |
Must be an undergraduate student seeking to study abroad in culture that is not similar to their primary ethnic culture. An example of this would be a Euro-American wanting to study in Asia or an Asian-American wanting to study in Africa. International Services handles the selection. |
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Amount: |
Varies |
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Contact: |
International Services Office, 724-738-2057, 114 Carruth Rizza Hall |
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Deadline: |
November 1st for spring awards and April 1st for fall awards. |
Clerical Education Scholarship
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Criteria: |
Must be a dependent of a Slippery Rock University Clerical staff member(Clerk Typist, Clerk Steno, or Administrative Assistant) in the AFSCME Union. Be enrolled full time(12 credits). Must have completed at least 30 credits at Slippery Rock University by the end of the spring 2013 semester. Must have a QPA of 2.75. Must have one or more full academic year(s) remaining to complete degree requirements at SRU. |
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Amount: |
varies |
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Contact: |
Financial Aid, 724-738-2219 |
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Deadline: |
March 15th |
| Application: |
Click here for application |
Captain Kathlene Contres USN Scholarship
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Criteria: |
Applicant must be participating in the ROTC program. Recipient must comply with all ROTC guidelines. First preference to a student of Latino decent. Second preference to any minority student. |
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Amount: |
$1,000 |
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Contact: |
Financial Aid, 724-738-2219 |
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Deadline: |
March 15th |
| Application: |
Click Here for Application |
Shiron Cooper Memorial Scholarship
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Criteria: |
Applicants must be from a Caribbean country and preference will be given to business majors, followed by music majors or others in the College of Humanities and Fine and Performing Arts students. A 3.0 cumulative GPA and essay about the importance of family are also required. |
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Amount: |
up to $750; one award per academic year. |
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Contact: |
International Services Office, 724-738-2057, 114 Carruth Rizza Hall |
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Deadline: |
March 15th |
Eisaman Alumni Scholarship
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Applicant must be a full-time sophmore at SRU. Student must be earning a minimum of 3.25 GPA. Student must have demonstrated involvement in community service and/or university activities. Applicant will need two letters of recommendation- at least one from a SRU employee, a completed application form, a one-page typed statement- with a minimum of 100 words- from the applicant describing his/her character, personal interests and future plans must be included. Statement must include scholarship's name. |
| Amount: |
up to $500 |
| Contact: |
Office of Alumni Engagement, Russell Wright Alumni House & Conference Center, Slippery Rock, PA 16057. |
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Application: |
For more information on this scholarship please click here to visit the SRU Alumni Website |
| Deadline: |
Must apply by November 26, 2012 |
Jean Powell Furrie Scholarship
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Applicant must be enrolled as a Physical Education-Teaching major. Female preferred. Student must have demonstrated involvement in community service and/or university activities. Applicant will need two letters of recommendation- at least one from a SRU employee, a completed application form, a one-page typed statement- with a minimum of 100 words- from the applicant describing his/her character, personal interests and future plans must be included. Statement must include scholarship's name. |
| Amount: |
up to $500 |
| Contact: |
Office of Alumni Engagement, Russell Wright Alumni House & Conference Center, Slippery Rock, PA 16057. |
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Application: |
For more information on this scholarship and others please click here to visit the SRU Alumni Website |
| Deadline: |
Must apply by November 26, 2012 |
Fran Hensler Rock Catholic Scholarship
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Criteria: |
To qualify, the student must be an active member of the Rock Catholic Club, demonstrate financial need as determined by the University Financial Aid Office, and earned a minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of application. First preference for the award will be given to students who graduated from Seton-La Salle High School. Second preference will be given to students who lived in the Slippery Rock Area School District at the time of application.Third preference will be given to students pursuing a degree in Information Systems or Information Technology offered through the SRU Computer Science Department. The scholarship recipient will be selected by the St. Peter Parish Director of Catholic Campus Ministry, in conjunction with the Slippery Rock University Center for Student Involvement and Leadership and the University Financial Aid Office. |
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Amount: |
Non-renewable but past recipients are eligible to re-apply; Varies |
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Contact: |
Brad Kovaleski, Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, 234 SMith Student Center. Phone: 724-738-2727 |
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Deadline: |
March 15th |
Carol Holland International Student Scholarship
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Criteria: |
Full-time international students having earned a minimum of 60 credits at SRU, financial need, progressively improved academic standing. |
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Amount: |
up to $1000 |
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Contact: |
International Services Office, 724-738-2057, 114 Carruth Rizza Hall |
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Deadline: |
March 15th |
International Student Scholarship
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Criteria: |
Full-time international students having earned a minimum of 30 credits at SRU, financial need, and progressively improved academic standing. |
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Amount: |
up to $1000 |
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Contact: |
International Services Office, 724-738-2057, 114 Carruth Rizza Hall |
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Deadline: |
March 15th |
Rose and Dale Kaufman Scholarship
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Criteria: |
Degree-seeking undergraduate students at least 25 years of age. Must have completed at least 24 credit hours, possess an overall 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need. The recipient will be required to complete 21 semester hours of credit over a 12-month period . |
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Amount: |
varies |
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Contact: |
Financial Aid, 724-738-2219 |
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Deadline: |
March 15th |
| Application: |
Click here for application |
Stan Kendziorski International Student Scholarship
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Criteria: |
First time undergraduate international student, completion of three semesters in residence at SRU, academic achievement, and contribution to SRU campus life. |
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Amount: |
up to $1000; one award per academic year |
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Contact: |
International Services Office, 724-738-2057, 114 Carruth Rizza Hall |
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Deadline: |
March 15th |
Carl and Norma Laughner Scholarship
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Applicant must be a relative to a current SRU Alumni Association member. Eligibility is not limited to a specific field or area of study. Applicant must have earned a minimum of 12 credits by the conclusion of the fall '12 semester. Applicants must have a minimal overall 3.0 QPA. Student must have demonstrated involvement in community service and/or university activities. Applicant will need two letters of recommendation- at least one from a SRU employee, a completed application form, a one-page typed statement- with a minimum of 100 words- from the applicant describing his/her character, personal interests and future plans must be included. Statement must include scholarship's name. |
| Amount: |
up to $900 |
| Contact: |
Office of Alumni Engagement, Russell Wright Alumni House & Conference Center, Slippery Rock, PA 16057. |
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Application: |
For more information on this scholarship and others please click here to visit the SRU Alumni Website |
| Deadline: |
Must apply by November 26, 2012 |
LGBTQI Scholarship
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Criteria: |
The LGBTQI scholarship will assist any lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning or intersex student in purchasing their books at the SGA Bookstore. The LGBTQI student must have a 2.5 cumulative GPA and demonstrate financial need. Please submit a one-page essay describing involvement in the LGBTQI Community and the situation of financial need. The scholarship is posted to the Office of Student Accounts billing statement. |
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Amount: |
$150 per semester/one academic year for a total of $300. |
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Contact: |
Co-chair of the President's Commission for LGBTQI at patrick.beswick@sru.edu |
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Deadline: |
March 31 |
Dean Logan Scholarship
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Criteria: |
Applicants must have a marital status of married. |
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Amount: |
varies |
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Contact: |
Financial Aid, 724-738-2219 |
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Deadline: |
March 15th |
| Application |
Click here for application |
Christopher Loudon Hero Scholarship
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Criteria: |
Must be participating full-time in the SRU ROTC program. Must be a senior who participates in Ranger Challenge, have a mininum 3.0 GPA, and have financial need. Must demonstrate discipline, integrity and character. An essay is required as part of the application process. |
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Amount: |
Up to $750 |
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Contact: |
Contact the SRU Army ROTC Department |
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Deadline: |
March 15th |
Dr. Albert E. Maltby Award
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Applicant must be a sophmore, junior, or senior. Student must have good academic standing. Recipients are to work or have worked at Bailey Library as a student employee. |
| Amount: |
Up to $500 |
| Contact: |
Please speak with a Library Supervisor for more information. |
| Deadline: |
March 15th |
Maree McKay/Esther Smiley Academic Alumni Scholarship
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Applicant must have earned a minimum of 60 semester hours by the conclusion of the fall '12 semester. Student must be earning a minimum cumulaticve QPA of 3.25. Student must have demonstrated involvement in community service and/or university activities. Applicant will need two letters of recommendation- at least one from a SRU employee, a completed application form, a one-page typed statement- with a minimum of 100 words- from the applicant describing his/her character, personal interests and future plans must be included. Statement must include scholarship's name. |
| Amount: |
up to $1000 per academic year |
| Contact: |
Office of Alumni Engagement, Russell Wright Alumni House & Conference Center, Slippery Rock, PA 16057. |
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Application: |
For more information on this scholarship and others please click here to visit the SRU Alumni Website |
| Deadline: |
Must apply by November 26, 2012 |
Robert McCollum Study Abroad Scholarship
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Criteria: |
SRU students approved for a semester or year-long study abroad program are eligible to apply. A minimum 2.5 GPA is required. Financial need will be considered and an application form, available on the International Services website, must also be completed. |
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Amount: |
Two $500 awards will be made annually, one for a fall study abroad participant, and the other for a spring study abroad participant. |
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Contact: |
International Services Office, 724-738-2057, 114 Carruth Rizza Hall |
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Deadline: |
November 1st for spring awards and April 1st for fall awards. |
| Application: |
Click here for the application |
Gertrude Lindsay McDowell Family Scholarship
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Criteria: |
Two students will be selected by the office of Financial Aid based on financial need. The student may be selected only one time for this scholarship. This scholarship will go to one female and one male Orientation Ambassador. No Application required. |
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Amount: |
up to $500 |
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Contact: |
Financial Aid, 724-738-2219 |
Thomas McPherson Scholarship
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Criteria: |
Applicant must be a member of Sigma Tau Gamma. Applicant must have a minimum of a 2.75 QPA. Applicant must demonstrate commitment to the community and service projects. |
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Amount: |
up to $200 |
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Contact: |
Coordinator of greek life, 724-738-2092, Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, B-105 University Union. |
Katherine M. Moore Health Education Award
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Criteria: |
Undergraduate student of at least sophomore status who demonstrates strong interest and dedication to health promotion/education. Preference given to member of HOPE Peer Education Program. |
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Amount: |
up to $250 |
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Contact: |
Renee Bateman, Student Health Services, 724-738-4206. |
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Deadline: |
March 15th |
Peter J. Oesterling Family Scholarship Award
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Student must be in pre-law advisement program, preferably Political Science Major. First preference studentwho graduated from high school in Butler County. Essay required: "If I were a Lawyer I would...". Student must demonstrate financial need. This scholarship is for 2nd year students and up. Applicant needs a letter of recommendation from a faculty member. Student must complete an application form. |
| Amount: |
up to $900 per academic year |
| Contact: |
Office of Alumni Engagement, Russell Wright Alumni House & Conference Center, Slippery Rock, PA 16057. |
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Application: |
For more information on this scholarship and others please click here to visit the SRU Alumni Website |
| Deadline: |
Must apply by November 26, 2012 |
Louis D. and Panagiota Pappan Scholarship
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Criteria: |
Sophomore, Junior, or Senior with a GPA of 3.25 who demonstrates financial need. |
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Amount: |
up to $1,000 |
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Contact: |
Financial Aid, 724-738-2219 |
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Deadline: |
March 15th |
| Application |
Click here for application |
Past President's Scholarship
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Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time sophmore. Applicant shall demonstrate a minimum overall QPA of 3.25 or higher. Preference will be given to those applicants whose parents are a current member of the Slippery Rock Alumni Association. Applicant must submit a written essay of why the applicant is deserving of this scholarship. Applicant must provide a written description of extracurricular activities that benefit SRU. Student must have demonstrated involvement in community service and/or university activities. Applicant will need two letters of recommendation- at least one from a SRU employee, a completed application form, a one-page typed statement- with a minimum of 100 words- from the applicant describing his/her character, personal interests and future plans must be included. Statement must include scholarship's name. |
| Amount: |
up to $750 |
| Contact: |
Office of Alumni Engagement, Russell Wright Alumni House & Conference Center, Slippery Rock, PA 16057. |
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Application: |
For more information on this scholarship and others please click here to visit the SRU Alumni Website |
| Deadline: |
Must apply by November 26, 2012 |
Ritts Scholarship
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Criteria: |
Full-time undergraduate who is at least a second semester freshman and Butler County resident and demonstrates financial need. Must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. |
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Amount: |
varies |
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Contact: |
Financial Aid, 724-738-2219 |
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Deadline: |
March 15th |
| Application |
Click here for application |
Edna C. Rohwedder Community Service Memorial Scholarship
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Criteria: |
Available to sophomores and juniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA and a commitment to service. Preference given to students with extensive Girl Scouting, Boy Scouting or AmeriCorps experience. |
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Amount: |
up to $250/year minimum. |
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Contact: |
Alice Kaiser-Drobney, Spotts 107, 724-738-2414 |
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Deadline: |
March 15th |
Mike Saraka Green and White Society Book Award
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Criteria: |
Student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Student must be a Freshman, Sophmore, or Junior. Must be a Green and White Society Ambassador. Applicant will need one letter of reccommendation and a 250 word essay about "How the Green and White Society will impact your future". |
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Amount: |
$300 of Bookstore Credit |
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Contact: |
Brad Kovaleski, Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, 234 Smith Student Center. Phone- 724-738-2727 |
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Deadline: |
March 15th |
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Criteria: |
Dependent of an SRU Facilities and Planning employee. Enrolled as a full time student having comleted at least 12 credits at SRU by the end of the spring 2013 semester and GPA of 2.75. Must have one or more full academic years remaining to complete degree at SRU. |
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Amount: |
Varies |
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Contact: |
Financial Aid Department - 724-738-2044 |
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Deadline: |
Click Here for Application |
Marjorie Stephenson Scholarship
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Criteria: |
Applicants must be undergraduates who have demonstrated strong academic performance. They must have earned a minimum of 30 semester hours at SRU by the conclusion of the spring term during which they apply. Female students of color with majors in the arts, humanities, social sciences and education will recieve highest consideration; others, however, may also apply. Financial need will also be a consideration. An essay entitled How My College Education Will Help Me Pursue My Career Goals is required, along with two letters of recommendation from SRU faculty members. At least one of the recommendations must be from a professor with whom the student has taken a class. The essay should be one to two pages in length and should include campus and community activities and an indicationof financial need. |
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Amount: |
Up to $1,000. Several scholarships are granted each year. |
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Contact: |
Judy Silva, Bailey Library, room 316, 724-738-2658
Judith.Silva@sru.edu |
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Deadline: |
March 15th |
J. Tyler Stufflebeam Memorial Scholarship
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Criteria: |
First preference is given to active members of the Green & White Society. Second preference is given to Physical Education majors. Candidates must have successfully completed at least 30 credit hours of academic work at Slippery Rock University at the time of application. Must have earned a minimum of a 2.75 GPA at the time of application. Must outline volunteer & community service involvement. Submit a one-page essay demonstrating his/her knowledge of Slippery Rock University "traditions" and how he/she has incorporated them into his/her experience as a student. |
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Amount: |
Non-renewable; Varies |
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Contact: |
Brad Kovaleski, Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, 234 Smith Student Center. Phone- 724-738-2727 |
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Deadline: |
March 15th |
Capt. Jim Unterwagner Scholarship
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Criteria: |
Full-time Criminology & Criminal Justice or Social Work Major or Sociology or Anthropology minor who has completed 64 credits and demonstrates both financial need and academic achievements. |
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Amount: |
up to $1200 |
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Contact: |
Administrator/Chair of your qualifying major/minor |
Venango County by an SRU Family Scholarship
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Criteria: |
Junior at the end of the spring 2013 semester; Must be a Venango County resident; Enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits in either the College of Education or the Department of Communication in the College of Business, Information and Social Sciences; Preference will be given to non-traditional students |
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Amount: |
up to $1,040 |
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Contact: |
Financial Aid, 724-738-2219 |
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Deadline: |
March 15th |
| Application |
Click here for application |
Mary P. and Arthur C. Wodiska Memorial Scholarship
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Criteria: |
Junior or Senior, who has completed at least 60 credit hours at SRU with 3.75 GPA. Must demonstrate financial need. Students will be contacted by e-mail to apply based on the criteria. |
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Amount: |
up to $1,000 |
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Contact: |
Office of University Advancement, 100 Old Main, 724-738-2004. |
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Deadline: |
March 15th |
| Application |
Click Here for Application |
(last updated 5/14/2013)
Additional scholarships: due to the generosity of many individuals and corporations, new scholarship opportunities are established on an ongoing basis. Therefore, additional scholarships may be available but not listed above. For information, contact University Advancement Office, at 724-738-2004 or the Office of Financial Aid at 724-738-2044. Scholarship information listed on this site is subject to change without notice.