2008-2009 Academic Catalog

Financial Information Financial Information 272 Cedarville University 2008–09 Financial Aid Alumni Scholarship and Grant Endowment Fund Awards Awarded to outstanding freshmen, sophomores, and juniors by each academic department. Provided by the Alumni Association. Alumni Spanish Majors Scholarship Given to a student majoring in Spanish or Multi-Age Spanish Education. Preference is given to students who have been accepted for study-abroad programs in Spanish for a summer term or semester or who are active in outreach ministries. The recipient must be in his/her sophomore, junior, or senior year and must have a GPA of 3.3 or above. The Amstutz Management-Sales Award Granted to a deserving junior majoring in business administration. Provided by Mr. Myron E. Amstutz. The Amstutz Nursing Award This endowed annual award is granted to a deserving junior majoring in nursing and has been provided by Mr. Myron E. Amstutz. This student must demonstrate academic excellence and commitment to a nursing career and be involved in activities that strengthen nursing at Cedarville University. Anderson Family Scholarship Fund Granted to a female student with a foreign language concentration and a 3.0 GPA. Provided by Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Anderson. The Arline Littleton Autio Award Given to a last-semester elementary education senior who intends to pursue a career in public school education. General and Mrs. Clyde Autio endow the award in loving memory of and in gratitude for the life and educational ministry of General Autio’s mother, Arline Littleton Autio. Nathan R. Arnold Accounting Award Given to sophomore or junior accounting majors who have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and demonstrate exceptional Christian character. Established by Robert and Brenda Arnold in honor of their son, Nathan, a 2005 Cedarville graduate. The John W. Bickett Alumni Scholarships Given to juniors and seniors preparing for pastoral or missionary service and planning to continue their education in seminary or language studies. Provided by Heritage Alumni. Shari Boblitt Family Memorial Award Given to a graduating senior who is pursuing a post-graduate degree in Christian counseling. The recipient must have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above. Established by the family of Shari Boblitt. The Boyd Accounting Award Presented annually to a deserving junior in accounting. The Dolph & Brown Psychology Award Given to two juniors majoring in psychology or applied science. Provided by Dr. and Mrs. Charles Dolph and Mrs. Alcene Brown. The Edmund Burke Award Presented to a junior majoring in social science with a 3.5 GPA. Burris Logistics Computer Science Award Given to students pursuing a degree in computer science who have demonstrated exemplary character in the personal, spiritual, and academic pursuits. Must have a GPA of 3.3, participate in community service and ministry opportunities, and make contributions to the advancement of the computer science program. Established by Burris Information Technology. The David G. Canine Award Given to a graduating senior with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above who is planning to enter the pastorate and has a heart for evangelism. Established in memory of and gratitude for the ministry of David G. Canine. Centennial Library Scholarship Award in Library Science Given to a senior accepted for enrollment or planning to begin a graduate program within two years of graduating from Cedarville University to pursue an advanced degree in library and information science. Charles and Margaret Clevenger Piano Award Established by Dr. Charles Clevenger to honor his parents, Charles E. and Margaret Clevenger, whose love and encouragement have shaped him as an artist and educator. Recipients must be full-time, rising junior or senior students with a minimum GPA of 3.3, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in music with piano as principal instrument. The recipient must also demonstrate exemplary musical stewardship and Christian character. Christian Service and Academic Excellence Award Established by Stephen Brown ‘67, this endowed award assists students who demonstrate faithful Christian service and academic excellence. Recipients must be sophomore, junior, or senior students with a GPA of 3.3 or above. The Vice President for Christian Ministries selects the recipients. Compton/Knight Family Music Scholarship Given to students who demonstrate extraordinary potential to excel as classroom teachers for vocal and/or instrumental music. Recipients must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and have completed at least one year of study at the University. Established by Harland P. and Pauline G. Knight. The Creation Research Awards Presented annually to outstanding seniors majoring in biology, chemistry, mathematics, or physics. Daniel Award Given to graduating male seniors who are planning to serve as full-time pastors and are accepted by a conservative evangelical seminary. Recipients must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3. Established by David and Jean Heyd in memorial to their parents Charles and E. LaRue Wilcox and Elmer and Kathryn Heyd. The Irma M. Dodson Award Granted to a graduating senior in elementary education. Endowed out of gratitude for the Lord’s enablement in allowing Irma M. Dodson to serve 50 years in education. Helen Drullinger Memorial Award Given to a student enrolled in a Bible program, preparing for professional Christian ministry. The recipient must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or above. Preference is given to a married student whose wife is working to help pay for his college expenses. Established in memory of Helen Drullinger. The Erich W. Ebert Award This annual award is given to a last-semester secondary or elementary education senior who intends to pursue a career in Christian school education. General and Mrs. Clyde Autio have endowed this award in loving memory of and in gratitude for the life and educational ministry of Mrs. Autio’s father, Erich W. Ebert. Sharon Eimers Award Established in loving memory of Dr. Sharon Eimers, this award recognizes and assists exceptional education majors. The recipient must be a full-time junior or senior education major with a minimum GPA of 3.3. The student who receives this award must demonstrate exceptional creativity, enthusiasm, and dedication to teaching. Jenna Lynn Ellis Award Awarded to junior or senior students pursuing a career in law and planning to attend law school. Preference will be given to students who want to serve in a branch of law relating to victim advocacy or criminal prosecution. Recipients must demonstrate exceptional academic, personal, and spiritual standards. Interested parties must complete an essay application explaining their motivation for pursuing a career in law, their definition of justice, and their ethical responsibilities within their expected field of practice. This scholarship is funded by Jenna Ellis. The Austin Elmore Award Presented annually to a junior majoring in biology. Preference given to students demonstrating potential in botanical sciences. Established to honor Austin Elmore for 17 years of faithful ministry as a biology professor at Cedarville. The Faculty Scholarship Trophy Given to the graduating senior with the highest cumulative grade point average. Eligibility must include 90 semester hours taken at Cedarville University completed within six regular semesters. The Dr. Clifford W. Fawcett Senior Business Scholarship Award Given to graduating seniors who have demonstrated exceptional scholarship and exemplary Christian, moral, and ethical character. Harold R. Green Christian Ministries Award Given to a deserving senior showing faithfulness and leadership in the area of Christian service. The Hugh T. Hall Memorial Award Presented to a senior biblical education major who has completed two full years at Cedarville maintaining a GPA of 3.5 or above. Recipient should demonstrate exemplary Christian character, a love for people, and a productive ministry through the Christian ministries program. Dr. Joseph Halsey Award Given to a student pursuing a degree in political science planning to enter law school after graduation. The student must have a GPA of 3.0 or above. Established by a 1998 graduate of the political science program to honor and express appreciation to Dr. Joseph Halsey. Morley Halsmith Memorial Scholarship This award was established by Debra Halsmith to honor the life and ministry of her husband, Morley R. Halsmith, and to assist graduating seniors in the church music ministries program. The recipient must be a graduating senior with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 who plans a full-time career in church music ministry. The student must demonstrate exceptional musical and spiritual leadership abilities. Stephen M. Harriman Memorial award This Award was established by Earle and Donnabelle Harriman to honor the memory of their beloved, late son who graduated in 1973 with a major in Social Science. Recipients must be history or history education majors, have at least one year remaining in their academic program, and demonstrate spiritual maturity and leadership qualities. The faculty of the department of history and government nominate and select the recipients. Marinus Hazen, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Awarded to graduating seniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance. Recipients must demonstrate exceptional integrity, a strong Christian testimony, and consistent ethical behavior. This scholarship was established in loving memory of Rene by his family and friends. Heyd Math and Science Award Given to sophomore or junior students who are pursuing a degree within the department of science and mathematics. Recipients must have a minimum cumulative GPA of