College of Business Scholarships

Accounting, Economics and Finance Department

The deadline for the following scholarships is February 28th. For further information, contact Brenda Best, 105 Eisenberg Classroom Bldg., 724.738.4865, brenda.best@sru.edu

ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP

Accounting majors with a minimum of 64 credits, including completion of Intermediate Accounting I are encouraged to apply. Applicant must be in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0. The applicant must attach a current MyRockAudit page showing the applicant's name and GPA. By submitting the application, the applicant agrees that, if awarded a scholarship, (s)he will write a thank-you to the scholarship's sponsor. The amount varies.

Philip J. Kennedy scholarship

Accounting majors with a minimum of 64 credits, including completion of Intermediate Accounting I are encouraged to apply. Applicant must be in good academic standing and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. The applicant must attach a current MyRockAudit page showing the applicant's name and GPA. By submitting the application, the applicant agrees that, if awarded a scholarship, (s)he will write a thank-you to the scholarship's sponsor. The amount varies.

The Robert McCartt Memorial Accounting Scholarship

The purpose of the Robert McCartt Memorial Accounting Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to students enrolled at Slippery Rock University. The scholarship is to be awarded to a student majoring in accounting. This scholarship is not renewable. There are 2 recipients per year, and the award amount is for $1000.

Thomas Neely Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to an accounting or history major with a minimum 2.5 QPA who demonstrates financial need. The amount is up to $1,250.

Michael Sharp Scholarship

Junior accounting majors are encouraged to apply. The applicant must attach a current MyRockAudit page showing the applicant's name and GPA. By submitting the application, the applicant agrees that, if awarded a scholarship, (s)he will write a thank-you to the scholarship's sponsor. The amount is up to $1,250.

JOY a. zeiner scholarship

Must be an accounting major with financial need. Must be in good academic standing. The scholarship is renewable.

Strategic Communication and Media Department

The deadline for the following scholarships is March 15th. For further information, contact Dr. Brett Barnett, Strategic Communication and Media Department, 213D Eisenberg Classroom Building, 724.738.2567 or brett.barnett@sru.edu

Butler County Tourism Scholarship

This scholarship is sponsored by Butler County Tourism. Applicant must be a Butler County resident and full-time student. The selection committee prefers a student who is employed part-time in tourism or hospitality field however, all Strategic Communication and Media Department students can apply if a Butler County resident. Applicant also needs three letters of support, two of which need to be from SRU Strategic Communication and Media Department Department faculty and a letter of interest indicating why he/she should receive the scholarship. A scholarship application form is also required from applicant. The amount is up to $1,000.

Nesbit and Dorothy Descutner Communications Scholarship

Applicant must be a current strategic communication and media department student (first preference to an intercultural student). The scholarship is renewable with a minimum 3.0 GPA and/or participation in department related extracurricular activities (The Rocket, radio or television stations, department honoraries). Applicant also needs three letters of support, two of which need to be from SRU Strategic Communication and Media Department faculty, and a letter of interest indicating why he/she should receive the scholarship. A scholarship application form is also required from applicant. The amount is up to $500.

Dickert-Russell Family Scholarship

This scholarship will rotate between Strategic Communication and Media and Education. Strategic Communication and Media will have the scholarship to award for 2020-21. Education will have it the following year. This scholarship is available to a junior Communication or Education major. Preference is given to someone from Venango County, specifically Franklin. The award amount is $1000.

Robert Leffingwell Scholarship

Applicant must be a full-time strategic communication and media major who has completed 64 credit hours. Applicant must have a 3.0 GPA and a 3.25 GPA in major. Applicant also needs three letters of support, two of which need to be from SRU Strategic Communication and Media Department faculty, and a letter of interest indicating why he/she should receive the scholarship. A scholarship application form is also required from applicant. The amount is up to $500.

Healthcare Administration and Information Systems Department

For further information on the following scholarships, contact Brenda Best, 105 Eisenberg Classroom Bldg., 724.738.4865.

The Guardian Healthcare Scholarship

The scholarship is to be awarded to students in their junior year, majoring in health care administration and management with a concentration in long-term care. Applicants must have a GPA of at least a 3.0 and be involved in organizations associated with their career goals. This scholarship is renewable, there are two recipients per year, and the award amount is for $1000.

The Mary Rose Dorley Memorial Scholarship

Applicant must be enrolled in the Health Care Administration and Management Program. Preference will be given to first-generation university students with high financial need.

Professor Lois F. Thompson Scholarship

Applicant must be a full-time Healthcare Administration and Management major who demonstrates financial need. The applicant must also have a GPA of at least a 3.0 and be involved in organizations associated with their career goals. This is a renewable scholarship awarded by the School of Business.

Hospitality, Event Management, and Tourism

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Management and Marketing Department

The deadline for both scholarships is February 28th. For further information, contact Brenda Best, 105 Eisenberg Classroom Bldg., 724.738.4865.

Costabile Family Scholarship in Marketing and Management

Student must be a Marketing or Management Major, must show financial need, and be a full-time upper class student. Student also has to be employed either on or off campus during the semester. Preference given to active member of Alpha Kappa Psi Honorary Business Fraternity. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and be involved in organizations associated with career goals. Essay is required. The amount is up to $1,250.

Kenneth M. O'Toole Memorial Scholarship

Available to full-time students majoring in Marketing and who have completed a minimum of 64 credits. Must demonstrate financial need and must have progressively improved his/her academic standing at SRU. Must be a U.S. citizen. The amount varies.

Military Science (ROTC) Department

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Safety Management

The deadline for the following scholarships is March 15th. For further information, contact the Safety Management Department, 724.738.2017.

wilma j. cavill '52 endowed scholarship

Applicant must be a full time student majoring in Safety Management, a Pennsylvania resident, maintain a 3.25 GPA, and have financial need. First preference will be given to a female. The award amount varies.

Interstate Chemical Company Scholarship

Applicant must be Safety Management major. The amount is up to $1,000.

Kyle S. McFeely Safety Scholarship

Applicant must demonstrate classroom integrity, innovation, initiative, adaptability, respect and teamwork. Must possess a strong classroom attendance record and positive demeanor in the classroom. Must portray an extremely positive image that represents a future Safety professional. Must be a junior Safety major with financial need entering the senior year. The amount is up to $1,000.

Jairus j. moore diversity, inclusion and safety scholarship

Applicant must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior Safety Management Major with financial need. First preference will be given to a minority student. An essay will be required on "How to create a more diverse work culture." The award amount is up to $500.

Daniel M. Renz Safety Scholarship

Applicants must be a full-time junior or senior Safety Management Major. The student must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and write a 250-500 word essay on the topic "why did you choose the Safety Management Major and in what industry(ies) do you have an interest?". The award amount is $500 and the scholarship recipient will be selected by the Safety Management Department Faculty.

Anastasia Urbanik Women's Leadership Scholarship

Applicants must be full-time Safety Management majors. Students must also be rising juniors/seniors for the upcoming academic year. Applicants must be out-of-state residents with a minimum 3.5 GPA. First preference given to females who want a career in construction safety and are involved with extracurricular activities and demonstrates campus leadership. The award amount is up to $1,250.

Vickie Weber '97 Safety Management Scholarship

Applicant must be a sophomore, junior, or senior Safety Management major with financial need. The student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and the student must submit a short essay briefly explaining their financial need. The award amount is $1000.

School Of Business

The deadline for the following scholarships is February 28. For further information, contact Brenda Best, 105 Eisenberg Classroom Bldg., 724.738.4865, brenda.best@sru.edu, or Dr. John Golden, 315 Eisenberg Classroom Bldg., 724.738.4352, john.golden@sru.edu.

Alpha kappa psi alumni scholarship

Applicants must be a brother in good standing with Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity with a minimum 3.5 GPA, demonstrating leadership in community service. The scholarship is non-renewable in the amount of $1,500 for students who show financial need preferably entering their senior year. The scholarship will be awarded by the faculty advisor and Executive Board of the AKPSI fraternity.

bennett family scholarship

Applicant must be enrolled in the College of Business and have financial need. First preference will be given to a student involved in the SRU Sustainable Enterprise Accelerator as a staff member, intern, ambassador, or otherwise. The amount is up to $1250.

Manocha School of Business Scholarship

The applicant must have an academic major within the School of Business and be enrolled full-time. They must have earned a minimum of 64 credits at SRU and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or higher. Financial need is also a requirement. The applicant must attach a current MyRockAudit page showing the applicant's name and GPA. The amount varies.

North Country Brewing Company Scholarship

This scholarship is for students who are in the Sustainable Enterprise Accelerator program of the School of Business. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a Sophomore standing or higher. The amount is up to $1,000.

Dr. James E. Winner, Jr. Family Scholarship

Applicants must have completed or be in the process of completing 50 credits at Slippery Rock University as a full-time student. First preference given to Mercer County residents. Students pursuing a major in business administration will be given first consideration. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 cumulative QPA and meet financial need requirements. The applicant must attach a current MyRockAudit page showing the applicant's name and GPA. By submitting the application, the applicant agrees that, if awarded a scholarship, (s)he will write a thank-you to the scholarship's sponsor. The amount varies.

Sports Management

BERNS SPORT MANAGEMENT VOLUNTEER AWARD

The student must be a sport management major. The award is a minimum of $500 and the recipient will be decided by the Sport Management Department. This scholarship will go to the student with the most hours of volunteer work, which can be reported to Brian Crow. For further information, contact him at 724.738.2392 or at brian.crow@sru.edu.

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