College of Health, Engineering and Science Scholarships

Biology

To apply for the below listed biology scholarships, please submit: a resume (includes academic & work experiences, previous honors received, extracurricular activities, and career interests); and two faculty references in sealed envelopes. You only need to submit a single resume and references, and you will be considered for all upperclass biology scholarships.

The deadline for all listed scholarships is March 15th. For further information, contact the Biology Department, 300 Vincent Science Center, 724.738.2023.

Beta Beta Beta Alumni Scholarship

Available to all upper-class biology majors. Preference will be given to an individual who has provided service to the department, typically through Beta Beta Beta. The amount is up to $1,500.

Achievement in Biology Scholarships

All current undergraduate biology majors may be considered. The award amount is $500.

Dr. Christopher F. Cuff Scholarship

Applicant must be a current biology major with financial need. This scholarship is non-renewable. The amount is up to $500.

James Kell Scholarship

Current undergraduate student majoring in Biology. The amount is up to $1,500.

The Wayne L. Miller, M.D. Endowed Scholarship

Available to biology majors. The amount is $1,000.

John p. phillips memorial scholarship:

Available to all current undergraduate students majoring in Biology. The amount is up to $2500.

Frank A. Pugliese "Rock" Scholarship

Must be a current junior with a minimum GPA of 2.75 who exhibits a strong work ethic and has provided service to the department as a lab assistant, biology tutor, or through Beta Beta Beta, the biology honorary. An essay describing how his/her experiences as an SRU Biology major has enriched his/her life is required. The amount is up to $1,500.

William A. Ralston Scholarship

Available to a rising senior biology major. The amount is up to $500.

Sonam Ruit '00 International Biology Scholarship

Available to biology majors. First preference is given to international students. The amount is up to $1,000.

William R. Sigmund PJAS Scholarship

Available to current biology juniors. Preference is given to students interested in teaching at any level, who have helped at PJAS, and are active in Tri-Beta. The amount is up to $300.

Sophomore Biology Honors Scholarship

Biology major with 25-40 semester hours completed at SRU and must be enrolled as a B.A or B.S biology major for the following fall semester. Must have completed Principles of Biology, and Botany or Zoology or Genetics, and General Chemistry I & II along with their respective labs. Scholarships automatically awarded to the top two students based on cumulative GPA at the conclusion of the freshman year. No application is necessary, and the amount is up to $500.

Genevieve M. Tvrdik Scholarship

Available to a current sophomore or junior biology major with a minimum GPA of 3.0. This is a renewable scholarship with the maintenance of a minimum 3.0 GPA as a biology major for the remaining years of a four-year program. Preference is given to students with interest in ecology or behavior. The amount is up to $1,000.

Upper-class Biology Honors Scholarship(s)

Available most years to all upper-class biology majors. The amount is up to $1,000.

The Leucojum Award in Botany

Given to an upper-class major who has completed General Botany with a minimum grade of B. The applicant must submit a two page brief on the role of plants (or algae, or fungi) in society. The amount is up to $500.

Biology Faculty Scholarships

Available to all current undergraduate biology majors. Multiple awards are possible. The amount is up to $500.

Chemistry

The deadline for all listed scholarships is March 15th. For further information, contact the Chemistry Department, 272 Advanced Technology and Science Hall, 724.738.2031.

Carlton F. Dresden Memorial Scholarship

Current junior or senior majoring in Chemistry (Biochemistry concentration) with a 2.5 QPA. The scholarship may be renewable. The amount is up to $1,000.

Oscar Gawron Scholarship

Must be a Chemistry major. Student has to have a minimum QPA of 2.5 in major and overall. Financial need may be considered. The amount is up to $1,000.

dr. randall l.c. russell '66 scholarship

Must be a a full-time chemistry major. Applicant must have completed a minimum of 24 credits by the end of the spring semester. Renewable until the recipient has completed a bachelor's degree in chemistry. The amount is up to $1000.

Combine Family Memorial Scholarship

Student is an undergraduate Biology or Chemistry major enrolled in the 2 +3 LECOM Pre-pharmacy Program. Student must remain eligible continue for the award made at the end of freshman year. Financial need is considered. Student must have a reference letter from a faculty member and fill out an application with the department. The award amount is up to $500.

College of HES

The deadline for all listed scholarships is March 15th. For further information, contact the CHES Dean’s office at ches.scholarships@sru.edu. Applications are to be submitted to ches.scholarships@sru.edu.

Dr. Jerry Chmielewski Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to a rising junior or senior full-time student majoring in the College of Health, Engineering, and Science. The recipient must be nominated by a faculty member who provides a letter addressing the student’s work ethic and passion for learning beyond the classroom. Nominated students must provide a resume and essay describing their career goals to qualify for the scholarship. The award amount for this scholarship is $1,250 and there will be one recipient per year. The recipient will be selected by faculty within academic departments in the College of Health, Engineering and Science.

Coen Family Scholarship

Students who are progressing to their junior or senior year in the College of Health, Engineering, and Science. GPA of 3.3 or higher.

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Lynne Ernes Women in Science Scholarship

Current undergraduate student majoring in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. Preference will be given to female applicants. Minimum 3.25 QPA. The amount is up to $1,000.

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Leadership in Science

Students with sophomore or junior standing pursuing a degree in the College of Health, Engineering and Science.

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Joseph S. and Eva Puntureri Memorial Science Scholarship

Students with sophomore or junior standing and pursuing a degree in Natural Sciences, Mathematics or Computer Science. GPA must be 3.25 or higher and student must show financial need.

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CAROLYN STEGLICH SCHOLARSHIP

Applicant must be majoring in the natural sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, or geosciences) or mathematics. Must be full-time and demonstrate financial need. Must have completed at least 24 credits by the beginning of the award year and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. The amount is up to $1200 and is renewable. Eligible students must submit a short essay stating how their degree is important preparation for future career plans. Letters of recommendations will be considered.

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Edward P. and Sophie H. Vincent Science Scholarship

Applicant must be a biology, chemistry, physics, or geosciences major with a minimum 3.0 QPA. Must have junior status (minimum of 60 credits completed). The amount is up to $500.

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Rhoda E. Taylor Scholarship

Available for all undergraduates. Must be a Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Geology major. Recipient must be enrolled in at least 9 credits for the semester. Preference given to a non-traditional, full-time female student who demonstrates financial need. Second preference to female biology majors with need. The amount is up to $1,500. Submit a letter of application, a two-page personal statement describing natural sciences in preparation of a career, and two letters of recommendation.

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Computer Science

The deadline for all listed scholarships is April 5th. For further information, contact the Computer Science Department, 275 Advanced Technology and Science Hall, 724.738.2040.

Wynne Hunkler scholarship

This scholarship is developed to provide financial support to an undergraduate student majoring in computer science. This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming sophomore, junior or senior. The scholarship recipient must show evidence of dedication and passion for the field of computer science. The amount is a minimum of $500 and will be selected by the SRU Department of Computer Science Scholarship Committee. This scholarship is nonrenewable, but students are encouraged to reapply each year.

Interdisciplinary Information Technology Scholarship

Applicant must be a full time student who has declared a major or minor in Information Technology or Computer Science. Student must also have completed at least one course in Information Technology or Computer Science and have a minimum 3.5 GPA for all courses taken in the Department of Computer Science. The amount is up to $1,000.

Jim Stracka Scholarship in Computer Science

Junior or Senior Computer Science Major with high academic standing. Applicant must be a full-time student. Scholarship applications are available in the Computer Science Department. The amount varies.

Martin H. Plummer Scholarship

Traditional Junior Class Standing who matriculated to SRU from a high school in Pennsylvania or Ohio. Applicant must be a full-time student. Must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum 3.0 GPA at the time of application. Renewable for one additional year with minimum 3.0 GPA. The amount varies.

McIntire Computing Information Technology Scholarship

This is a nonrenewable scholarship for full-time computer science majors who are entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year. Although this scholarship is nonrenewable, students may reapply each year. The amount varies from $500-$1,000.

Exercise & Rehabilitative Sciences

For further information on the following scholarships, contact the Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences Department, 304 Patterson Hall, 724.738.4864.

Al, Betty, Paul, and Jenny Scholarship

This scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to students enrolled at Slippery Rock University. Scholarships are to be awarded to full-time students. This scholarship is to be awarded to a junior Exercise Science Pre-Physical Therapy SRU 3+3. This scholarship is not renewable, and the award amount is for $1000.

Charles and Ruth Nibling Brooker Scholarship

Applicant must be majoring in exercise science. Must have completed a minimum of 90 credits and have the highest GPA in the major/overall. No application necessary. The academic department will automatically review grades. The amount is up to $200.

Sheila I. Drohan Scholarship

Must be an exercise science major who is committed to excellence in fitness and exercise. Must have financial need. Must be a full-time student progressing toward a degree. Renewable for a maximum of three additional years. Must have a minimum of 3.25 GPA and continue to be in exercise science for renewal. The amount is up to $1,000.

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Bob Murray Endowed Exercise Science Scholarship

Must be a full-time student with a minimum GPA of 3.25. Student must be accepted into the Exercise Science major. May be renewed for a maximum of three years but must continue in the Exercise Science degree program. The amount is up to $1,000.

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Fred and Mary Roby Scholarship

Must be an exercise major with financial need. Must be committed to excellence in fitness and exercise. Applicant must be full-time and progressing toward a degree. Scholarship can be renewed for an additional three years depending on the class status of the recipient. Renewal students must have 3.25 GPA and continue to be in the exercise science program. The amount is up to $1,000.

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Geography, Geology and the Environment

The deadline for all listed scholarships is March 15th. For further information, contact Dr. Heike Hartmann, Department of Geography, Geology, and the Environment, 331 Advanced Technology and Science, 724.738.4376.

kate g. anderson scholarship

Must be an Environmental Science major. Preference given to applicants with an emphasis in air and water pollution. Must be a Pennsylvania native. Funds can be used for tuition, books, lab costs and field trips. Scholarship is renewable and can be up to $1,250.

Citizens Against Toxic Sites (CATS) Environmental Studies Scholarship

Applicant must be an undergraduate student majoring in environmental geosciences or geography: environmental studies and sustainability, with a minimum of 60 credit hours completed at the time of the application. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. One recipient will be selected per year and the amount varies.

Robert A. Davis Scholarship

Full-time enrollment in the department of Geography, Geology and the Environment, with a minimum 3.0 GPA earned at SRU. Applicant must be a second semester sophomore or junior at time of application. Application process requires a 400-600 word essay. The amount is up to $1,700.

Geology Alumni Scholarship

Must be a current Geology major with overall 3.0 GPA, 3.25 QPA in major. Applicant must be a full-time student. Minimum of either geology credits taken at SRU; involvement, service and participation in department/professional activities. The amount is up to $1,400.

john p. phillips scholarship

Available to academically talented, upperclass biology or environmental geoscience majors. The amount is up to $2,500.

Paul F. Rizza Scholarship

Full-time enrollment in the department of Geography, Geology and the Environment Studies with a minimum of nine credits in the major and an overall 3.0 GPA at SRU. Application process requires a 400-600 word essay. The deadline is February 15th. The amount is up to $2,000.

Michael A Starker Award for Environmental Studies

Second semester sophomore or junior status at time of application. Official full-time enrollment in Environmental Studies by the application deadline and maintenance of enrollment in the program during the year of the award. Minimum 3.0 GPA overall earned at Slippery Rock University. The amount is up to $1,000.

timothy trautman scholarship

Must be a student in the Geography, Geology and the Environment Department. The amount is up to $1,000.

Matthew veltri scholarship

Must be an Environmental Science major. The amount is up to $500.

Flash Yarger Scholarship

Second semester freshman or sophomore, undergraduate with minimum 3.0 GPA at the time of application. Must be a full-time student. First preference to students majoring in Geology, then to others majoring in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or Geography. Preference to Pennsylvania residents. Students can apply in spring of freshman year. Must be committed to excellence and academic success. The amount is up to $900 (renewable with a 3.0 GPA).

Mathematics and Statistics

The deadline for all listed scholarships is March 15. For further information, contact the Chair, Mathematics Scholarship Committee, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Suite 200 Vincent Science Center, 724.738.2061.

David Czapor Memorial Scholarship

Junior or senior enrolled in the Elementary School Mathematics Minor or the Middle School Mathematics Minor who has at least a 3.0 GPA. Applicants should have completed Math 210, Math 310, and one other mathematics course required for the minor. A one page letter of application should include a discussion of your interest in mathematics and career goals. Include the names and addresses of two mathematics references. The amount is up to $250.

mathematics awards

Must be a sophomore, junior or senior mathematics major with at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA. Applicants must display a promise for intellectual and mathematical growth. One award will be selected for each class.

Clair W. McClure SCHOLARSHIP

THERESA NICOLETTI PISEGNA '36 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Must be a Junior or Senior level math major. Students must be US citizens and first preference is given to a female. This scholarship is renewable and recipients are selected by the Math Department Scholarship Committee.

anthony pagano scholarship

Must be a mathematics major. Awarded at the end of the fall semester to the outstanding first year major by a vote of the mathematics department. No application is required.

Janice Sharek Hogue Memorial Scholarship

Junior or senior mathematics major with at least a 3.3 GPA. Student must be committed to excellen.2061.ce in teaching and must demonstrate financial need. First preference to students who matriculated from Slippery Rock or Wilmington Area High Schools. A one page letter of application should include a discussion of your interest in mathematics and career goals. Include the names and addresses of two mathematics references. The amount is up to $500 and is renewable.

Hubert C. Voltz Scholarship

Awarded to a mathematics major with at least a 3.3 GPA. Applicants should have completed or be enrolled in Math 231 and Math 235 at the time of application. Applicants should be making reasonable progress toward completion of a degree in mathematics. A one page letter of application should include a discussion of your interest in mathematics and career goals. Include the names and addresses of two mathematics references. The amount is up to $500.

Nursing

The deadline for all listed scholarships is March 15th. For further information, contact the Nursing Department, Harrisville Building, Room 201, 724.738.2065.

The 40 & 8 Nursing Scholarship

The purpose of the 40 & 8 Nursing Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to students enrolled in the nursing program at Slippery Rock University, with preference given to a veteran. This is a one year nonrenewable scholarship with an award amount up to $1,000. The scholarship recipient will be selected by the Nursing Program in conjunction with the Office of Financial Aid.

Mary ann calve scholarship for nursing excellence

The student must be going into at least their second year of undergrad pursuing a BSN degree in nursing with at least a 3.5 GPA. The award amount is $1,000 and will be awarded to a student with financial need.

Donna Couillard Getreuer Scholarship

Undergraduate nursing major or Post graduate students completing a BSN. First preference to student with interest in health care informatics as evidenced by enrollment in the informatics minor, having a plan of studies that includes all three informatics courses, or currently employed in the field of nursing informatics. The amount is up to $1,000.

Kay M. Hunt Nursing Scholarship

Undergraduate nursing major or Post graduate students completing a BSN with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. The amount is up to $500.

Elinor Jeffrey Scholarship

Undergraduates who are at the Junior level completing a BSN with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Renewable for 1 year. The amount is up to $1,000.

James Kellinger and George Gault Memorial Scholarship

Student enrolled in the SRU RN to BSN or RN to MSN program. Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. Either the recipient, or recipient's spouse, sibling, child, parent, or grandparent are, to be, or have been, members of the United States military (active or reserve). The amount is up to $500.

Kurt Martin Nelson Memorial Scholarship

Undergraduate or Post graduate students completing a BSN. Awarded to the applicant who is facing economic hardship as determined by the Department of Nursing. The amount is up to $1,000.

Susan M. McElravy Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Applicants must be pursuing a bachelor of science degree in nursing through the RN to BSN program. Must have completed a minimum of 21 credits. Student must have financial need and have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Recipient should exemplify the compassionate and empathetic role nurses play in our ever evolving health care system. Renewable with 3.0 GPA and continuation in the program. The amount up to $1,000.

Leona Parascenzo Nursing Scholarship

Applicants pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing through the RN to BSN program with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Non-renewable but previous awardees may re-apply. The amount is up to $500.

Parks and Conservation

For further information on the following scholarships, contact the Parks and Recreation Department, 102 Patterson Hall, 724.738.2596 or john.lisco@sru.edu

Eugene L. Boyer Parks and Recreation Scholarship

Junior or senior Parks and Recreation major specializing in Park and Resource Management, Resort Recreation Mgmt/Tourism or Therapeutic Recreation Services. Must have at least 45 credits and a 3.25 GPA at time of application. Financial need and involvement in departmental programs and activities are considerations. The amount is up to $500.

Butler County Tourism Scholarship

Applicant must be a Butler County resident and a full-time student. The selection committee prefers a student who is employed part-time in tourism or hospitality field. One recipient will be selected by the Parks & Rec Department and another will be selected by the Communications Department. The amount is up to $1,000.

Joseph Kolodski Memorial Scholarship

Parks and Resource Management Major, minimum of 60 credit hours, minimum of 3.00 GPA within the major courses at the time he/she applies for the scholarship, involvement within Parks and Recreation/Env. Educ. Department, experience with public and visitor services, and experience within the Park and Resource Management field. The amount is up to $400.

harry a. norton '85 scholarship

Must be a resort recreation management and tourism major with financial need. Applicants should be a sophomore, junior or senior. The amount is up to $2,000 and is renewable based upon funding.

Dr. Bill and Gayle Shiner Scholarship

Park and Resource Management or Environmental Education major, full-time student, rising junior or senior, minimum 3.5 GPA, and demonstrated leadership through student or professional organizations or community service. The amount is up to $1,000 and is renewable.

Physics and Engineering

JOHN P. PHILLIPS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP:

Available to all current undergraduate students majoring in Petroleum & Natural Gas Engineering. The amount is up to $2500 and the deadline is March 31. For further information contact the Physics & Engineering Department, 208 Vincent Science Center, 724.738.4644 or via e-mail at Mary.Caylor@sru.edu.

Taylor Family Scholarship

Student must be enrolled at SRU entering sophomore, junior, or senior year, and majoring in engineering. The award amount is up to $750 and is a non-renewable scholarship, but recipients may reapply. The deadline is March 15th. For more information, please contact the Physics and Engineering Department at physics@sru.edu.

Psychology

No scholarships available at this time

Public Health

CAPT. JIM UNTERWAGNER SCHOLARSHIP

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. The amount is up to $500 and the deadline is March 1. For further information, contact Dr. Tami Micsky, tami.micsky@sru.edu, 724.738.2705.

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Recreational Therapy

No scholarships are currently available.

Social Work

Capt. Jim Unterwagner Scholarship

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. The amount is up to $500 and the deadline is March 1. For further information, contact Dr. Yvonne Eaton-Stull, Social Work, 104 Jack Dinger Building, 724.738.2619.

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