2007-2008 Academic Catalog

Financial Information Financial Information 2007-08 Cedarville University 241 United States Military Scholarships Army Scholarships Two, three, and three and one-half year scholarships are available for students who enroll in Army ROTC. These scholarships pay all tuition, fees, and textbooks, plus $250- $400 per month for 10 school months per year. For additional information, contact the professor of military science at Central State University, Wilberforce, OH 45384 (937-376-6657 or 937- 376-6279), or call Adrian Davoli, assistant registrar at Cedarville University, at 937-766-7712. Army National Guard Scholarships These scholarships pay up to $1,000 per school year and are available for those who qualify. Additional information pertaining to these scholarships is available from the professor of military science at Central State University, or fromAdrian Davoli, assistant registrar at Cedarville University, at 937-766-7712. Air Force Scholarships Air Force ROTC scholarships are available, paying for the cost of tuition, fees, and textbooks, plus $150 per month for 10 school months, to students who demonstrate academic and leadership potential. Students interested in Air Force ROTC should contact the Department of Aerospace Studies, Wright State University, Dayton, OH 45435 (937-775-2730), or call Adrian Davoli, assistant registrar at Cedarville University, at 937-766-7712. Special Institutional Grant and Scholarship Funds Alumni and other people who have a special interest in the growth and progress of Cedarville University have generously donated funds to help defray educational expenses of students who have special and exceptional financial needs. These funds, which are listed below, are for the most part under the control of the Director of Financial Aid, who determines who is eligible and the award that will be provided according to specific guidelines for each fund. The minimum cumulative GPA necessary to obtain assistance from these funds is 2.0 unless otherwise stipulated by the donor. Most of our institutional grant and scholarship agreements require students to be full-time (12 hours) in order to receive an award from the endowment funds. If attendance status is not addressed in the endowment document, the following adjustments will be made: 12 hours or more = Full award 6-11 hours = Prorated less than 6 hours = No award African-American Nursing Student Scholarship Given to students majoring in nursing. Students must have a GPA of 2.0 or above. Preference is given to African-American students. The Alumni Softball Fund Awarded to qualified students who participate in the softball program. Armstrong Family Memorial Scholarship Fund Given to students majoring in biblical education who are interested in full-time Christian service as a career. Provided by the families of Mead and Bryan Armstrong. The Robert Atkinson Memorial Scholarship Given to juniors majoring in political science, history, or music with a GPA of 3.25 or above who are involved in ministry and community service. Preference is given to members of Licking County Grace Brethren Church, Blacklick, Ohio; or East Side Grace Brethren Church, Blacklick, Ohio; or to children of active missionaries. The Autio Family Scholarship Provided by General Clyde and Mrs. Jean Autio for juniors who are majoring in engineering, nursing, or education. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 or above and demonstrate financial need. Bartlett Family Early Childhood Education Scholarship Given to students majoring in early childhood education who are planning to teach kindergarten. Recipients must demonstrate potential to excel as classroom teachers, must have completed at least one year of study at Cedarville University, and must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above. Bartlett Family Nursing Scholarship Given to a student majoring in nursing. Recipient must have completed at least one year of study at Cedarville University. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. Bartlett Family Professional Writing Scholarship Given to a student majoring in technical and professional communication. Recipient must have completed at least one year of study at Cedarville University. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above. Mendell Beattie Memorial Scholarship Heritage Alumni and Cedarville College athletes established this scholarship in honor of their beloved Cedarville College coach, Mendell Beattie. Recipients must be members of the men’s varsity baseball or basketball team and must demonstrate financial need. Recipients are selected by the Varsity Baseball and Basketball coaches and the Director of Financial Aid. Rudy Bedford Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund Given to a business major. Established by Trustees of the University. William J. and Nora J. Bolthouse Endowed Scholarship Fund Given first to students of William Bolthouse Farms, Inc. employees. Other students may be eligible when the above priority has been satisfied. DeLois C. Brown Family Love Scholarship Given to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in any academic program. Student must demonstrate financial need according to criteria established by Cedarville University. Joseph & DeLois Brown Scholarship Awarded to advancing junior or senior students majoring in Management, Marketing, or Management Information Systems. If recipients continue to fulfill the scholarship criteria, the scholarship will be renewed in their senior year. Recipients must demonstrate exceptional ability and potential to excel in their respective fields of study. This scholarship is provided by Mr. William F. Poe. Ruby E. Booher Bontrager Memorial Endowed Grant Fund Given to students who have demonstrated financial need. Robert Orr Burns Scholarship Fund Given to mechanical engineering majors who have completed two years at Cedarville and have a GPA of 3.2 or above. May receive for up to two years. Endowed by Richard and Beverly Burns. James Cain Special Education Award Awarded to students majoring in special education. Must have completed at least one year at Cedarville. Awarded to a student who has demonstrated a heart for teaching children with special needs. Preference will be given to students who are involved with extracurricular activities that minister to children with special needs and their families. This award is funded by Dr. Cheryl Irish, Cedarville University Education professor, and her husband, James Irish. The Ross and Gladys Campbell Scholarship Fund Awarded to students entering the ministry who demonstrate financial need. CDR Network Assistantship Fund Given to full-time students pursuing a degree in any academic program; however, preference will be given to students engaged in broadcast communications. Recipients must be contributing to the work of CDR Radio through special projects assigned by radio personnel. Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need. Cedarville University Memorial Endowment Given to full-time students who demonstrate financial need. CFA Networks Excellence in Technology Scholarship CFA Networks, Springfield, Ohio, established this scholarship to assist junior and senior students pursuing a degree in Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science. CFA Networks is a technological services company owned and operated by Todd Roberts ’92, Craig Terrell, ’89, and Kevin Schleinitz ’89. Recipients must demonstrate exceptional integrity, diligence, and innovation in their academic studies. Preference is given to students with financial need. The Department of Engineering and Computer Science and The Department of Business Administration recommend qualified students to the Director of Financial Aid by March 15 of each year. The Director of Financial Aid makes the final selection. Christian Education Scholarship Given to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in education. Recipients must desire to teach in Christian elementary or secondary institutions, have a cumulative GPA of 3.3, and demonstrate exceptional ability in the field of teaching. Preference given to students who demonstrate financial need according to criteria established by Cedarville University. The Christian Ministry Scholarship Fund Granted to full-time Bible majors with priority given to students whose parents are not in full-time Christian ministry and who have cystic fibrosis or a learning disability. David H. and Edith W. Clark Scholarship Fund Awarded to students with financial need who have completed one year at Cedarville and have a GPA of 2.5 or above. Students may receive this scholarship for up to three years. Computer Science Missions Scholarship Given to students majoring in computer science who have completed one year at Cedarville. The recipient must have served on a University or Christian organization- sponsored missions trip or internship during the previous summer break. Financial Aid