2008-2009 Academic Catalog

Financial Information Financial Information 2008–09 Cedarville University 271 Financial Aid have a record of public/social service both within and outside the Air Force ROTC program. The Air Force ROTC detachment commander and the Cedarville ROTC liaison select the recipients. Don and Peg Rickard MK Scholarship Established by the Cedarville University Student Government Association, this scholarship is given to students whose parents are missionaries serving in a foreign country. Recipients must be freshmen and demonstrate financial need. Rife Endowed Scholarship Fund Awarded to students based on demonstrated financial need and donor stipulations. Established by Mrs. Ralph Rife and children. The Jean Scott Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund Given to continuing students with a 2.5 GPA or above intending to be missionaries. Secondary consideration is given to students entering full- time Christian service. Mike & Amy Shane Scholarship Given to members in good standing of Calvary Baptist Church, Bakersfield, California; employees or children of employees of the grantors or their immediate family; or citizens of the People’s Republic of China. James A. Smith Elderly Compassion Memorial Scholarship Given to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in any academic program. Student must demonstrate a passion for serving the elderly community through Christian service or career aspirations. Jane Adams Smith Memorial Scholarship Given to students pursuing an undergraduate degree under the department of Psychology. Recipients must have completed at least one year at Cedarville University. Soccer Alumni Fund Given to students who demonstrate talent and ability in soccer. Established by Cedarville University alumni in support of the soccer program and team members. Contact the athletic department for more information. James and Lorna Spencer Endowed Scholarship Given to a full-time student with demonstrated financial need. Al and Joanna Stevens Scholarship Given to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in any academic program. Recipients must be children of full time employees of Opex Corporation, Moorestown, NJ. Dr. Daniel C. Stevens Memorial Scholarship Awarded to advancing sophomores or juniors majoring in Christian Education. Must be routinely faithful in exhibiting the biblical triad of faith, hope, and love. This award is given by Mrs. Suzanne Stevens in loving memory of her husband and Cedarville University faculty member, Dr. Daniel Stevens. Esther Stone Scholarship Given to preministerial or ministerial students with moral character, academic potential, and demonstrated financial need. Stuck Memorial Endowed Grant Fund Given to eligible students. Established in memory of Jim Stuck. Student Body Loan and Grant Fund Given to qualified students with financial need. Provided by the student body. Dave Taylor Memorial Scholarship Given to sophomore, junior, or senior students pursuing an undergraduate degree in any academic program. Recipients must be children of full-time missionaries serving in a foreign country. This scholarship is endowed by friends and classmates of Dave Taylor, class of 1964. Philip L. and June W. Taylor Scholarship Endowment Established by bequest through the estate of Philip and June Taylor, this scholarship assists students who are preparing for service in missions or business. Recipients must have completed at least one academic year at Cedarville. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need. The director of financial aid selects the recipients. Jonathan Taylor (J.T.) Honorary Scholarship The Class of 2007 established this endowed fund in honor of their classmate Jonathan Taylor (J.T.), a leader among students in service and academics. The scholarship assists senior students who reflect J.T.’s distinctive character—one who is marked by a quality of excellence and spiritual maturity in all of their endeavors at the University. Recipients must serve in leadership roles within the student body and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to students who have a GPA of 3.0 or above. The director of financial aid and members of the student life division select the annual recipients. Theta Rho Epsilon Scholarship Awarded to a student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in any academic program. Students who have a cumulative grade point average closest to 2.75 during the spring term of their junior year and who do not qualify for other forms of merit-based scholarships will be considered for the scholarship. The Cal Thomas Scholarship Fund Given to students who have the intention of and the competencies to influence the media for Christ. Edward J. and Melvina W. Thompson Memorial Scholarship Given to full-time sophomores, juniors, and seniors of any major who demonstrate financial need and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above. The Tindall Scholarship Fund Awarded to students with extreme and urgent financial need. Preference is given to children of full-time missionaries who agree with Cedarville University’s doctrinal statement. Marvin and Janet Troyer Athletic Scholarship Given to members of the women’s volleyball and/or women’s basketball team who demonstrate financial need. Preference given to students pursuing a career in nursing, medicine, or Christian ministry. Established by Drs. Tim and Wendy Troyer in honor of their parents, Marvin and Janet Troyer. Dr. Donald Tyler Scholarship Established by Bethesda Baptist Church, this scholarship is given to students who are enrolled in a Bible program and preparing for ministry in the pastorate. Recipients must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. James & Ruby Wells Scholarship Benefits students who attend the Haxtun Berean Bible Church in Haxtun, Colorado. Recipients shall be full-time and maintain satisfactory academic progress. If there are no recipients meeting these criteria, all other CU students will be considered who have financial need and excel academically. Provided by Mrs. Ruby Wells. Samuel L. Westerman Foundation Scholarship Established by the Samuel L. Westerman Foundation, this endowed scholarship assists junior and senior students who are pursuing careers in nursing or special education and who engage in volunteer work at the University or in the community. Recipients must maintain a GPA of 3.2 or above and demonstrate financial need. Residents of Michigan will be shown preference. The director of financial aid selects the recipients. Wickerham Memorial Endowed Grant Fund Given to students who demonstrate financial need. Established by the generosity of Ruth Ann (Burns) Wickerham. Stephen J. Wildasin Memorial Scholarship Given to students who are pursuing an academic program in biology and who demonstrate financial need. Established by the family of Stephen J. Wildasin in memory of his life and Christian testimony. Rev. and Mrs. Earl V. Willetts Endowed Grant Fund Given to students in good standing. Provided by the Willetts family. World Missions Scholarship Awarded to students planning to enter full- time missions under the authority of a recognized Christian organization that provides appropriate accountability and support. Primary consideration will be given to students who are planning to enter the foreign mission field immediately following graduation. Secondary consideration may be given to students planning to complete seminary before entering the mission field or to students planning to serve in the domestic mission field. Must possess aptitude to excel in missionary service, evidenced by their ministry experience, spiritual maturity, and academic performance. G. Marvin Wright Memorial Scholarship Given to a full-time student who maintains a GPA of 3.0 or above and is engaged in a student ministry through the Christian ministries division. Gladys York Memorial Scholarship Given to students from Calvary Baptist Church in Parkertown, NJ, who are recommended by the pastor. Students must write a paper detailing their spiritual, academic, and long-term goals by July 1 each year. Gladys York Memorial Scholarship for the King’s Christian School Given to graduates of King’s Christian School, New Jersey, with demonstrated financial need. Applicants must submit a paper by July 1 detailing their spiritual, academic, career, and professional goals. Z ehr Family Scholarship Established by Eric Zehr ’87 and Joseph Zehr, this scholarship is given to graduates of Blackhawk Christian School, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Recipients must demonstrate financial need. Academic Awards AFCEA Scholarship The Dayton-Wright Chapter of the Armed Forces Communication and Electronics Association (AFCEA) sponsors this scholarship. Recipients must be pursuing studies in electrical engineering, data communications, information technology, computer engineering, hard physical sciences (such as physics, chemistry, mathematics, etc.) and C4I (command, communications, computers, and intelligence.) Selection criteria emphasize academic performance, leadership, and involvement in electrical engineering organizations. Recipients of this award are nominated and selected by department faculty. Dr. and Mrs. Merlin Ager Education Award Given to a senior majoring in education; preference given to those planning to teach overseas. The student must have a GPA of 3.3 or above and have an effective, ongoing ministry to young people. Established by the department of education faculty and friends of Dr. and Mrs. Merlin Ager.