2010-2011 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 283 2010–11 Undergraduate Catalog music department faculty select the recipient. One scholarship of $1,000 is awarded annually. Dr. Warren G. Elliott Scholarship Dr. Warren G. Elliot established this scholarship in 1996 to assist full-time students with financial need who have completed at least one year at Cedarville and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Students should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if interested in this scholarship. The Director of Financial Aid selects the recipients. Seven to ten scholarships are awarded per year ranging from $1000–$2500. Jenna Lynn Ellis Award* Established by Jenna Ellis in 2003, this scholarship is awarded to full-time junior or senior students pursuing a career in law and planning to attend law school. Preference is 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. Recipients are nominated and selected by the a committee organized by the Chair of Social Sciences and History Department. Upon nominations, 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. One scholarship is awarded per year ranging from $1000–$1700. Austin Elmore Award* Established in 1986 to honor Austin Elmore’s seventeen years of faithful ministry as a biology professor at Cedarville University, this award assists a junior student who demonstrates potential in the botanical sciences and active involvement in Christian service. Recipients of this award are selected by departmental faculty. One scholarship is awarded per year. Roger W. Eltzroth Scholarship Established by the estate of Roger Eltzroth in 1998, this endowed scholarship assists students who desire to serve in full-time ministry. Recipients must be sophomore, junior, or senior students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree under the department of Biblical Education. Recipients must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher and demonstrate financial need. The Director of Financial Aid selects the students. Candidates must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Financial Aid Director selects the recipient. One award of approximately $2,500 is granted per year. Department of Engineering and Computer Science Scholarship This endowed scholarship was established in 2009 by Cedarville University to recruit and retain students pursuing a degree in the Department of Engineering and Computer Science. Recipients must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in the Department of Engineering and Computer Science. Recipients may be evaluated based upon the demonstration of academic achievement, financial need, and/or exemplary character and Christian testimony. The Chair of the Department of Engineering and Computer Science will select the recipients in consultation with the faculty of said department. Teresa L. Palmer-Erdman Memorial Nursing Scholarship This scholarship was established in 2008 by Fred W. Erdman, II to honor the life and passion of his wife, Teresa L. Palmer-Erdman. Recipients must be a junior or senior pursuing a degree in nursing, demonstrate financial need, and have a cumulative grade average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. The Director of Financial Aid, in consultation with the Chair of the Department of Nursing, will select the recipients. Candidates must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if interested in this scholarship. An average of three scholarships are awarded each year of $1,000. Dr. Clifford W. Fawcett Business Faculty Senior Scholar Award* Dr. Clifford and Lydia Fawcett established this scholarship in 2000 to assist a senior student studying business who has demonstrated exceptional scholarship and exemplary Christian, moral and ethical character. The recipient must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.3. Recipients of this award are selected by Business Department faculty. One scholarship is awarded per year ranging from $500–$850. Fellowship Baptist Church Scholarship This scholarship was established in 2003 by members of the Fellowship Baptist Church in Lakeland, FL to assist student members or faithful attendees of Fellowship Baptist Church, Lakeland, FL with financial need. Recipients must receive a pastoral recommendation and should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if interested in this scholarship. The Financial Aid Director selects the recipients. Two scholarships are awarded annually. John and Ann Field Scholarship John, Ann, and Patrick Field established this scholarship in 1998 to assist full-time first year students demonstrating exceptional financial need. Priority is given to students who would be unable to attend Cedarville without significant financial assistance. Students should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if interested in this scholarship. The Director of Financial Aid and Director of Admissions select the recipient. One award is granted per year ranging from $1000–$1400. Five Loaves Scholarship The Class of 2010 established this endowed scholarship to recognize a student who has displayed character and perseverance in overcoming trials in their life (personal tragedy, family tragedy, financial hardship, etc.). Recipients must be sophomore, junior, and/or senior students in good standing with the University pursuing a bachelor’s degree in any academic program. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and must display character and perseverance in overcoming trials in their life. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to qualify. Daniel and Stephanie Forrest Scholarship This endowed scholarship was established in 2009 by Daniel ‘95 and Stephanie ‘95 (Sherman) Forrest to assist students who are pursuing a degree in an academic major in the medical sciences with financial need. Recipients must be juniors or seniors who are pursuing a degree in nursing, biology, chemistry, physics, or pharmacy, have a cumulative grade average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to members of the Men’s or Women’s Track or Cross Country teams. The Director of Financial Aid will select the recipients. Candidates must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if interested in this scholarship. An average of two scholarships are awarded each year of $1,500. L. Bert Frye Geology Award* This annually funded scholarship was established in 2009 by John and Jamie ‘04 (Case) Whitmore to assist outstanding students who demonstrate exceptional skill in research and publication in the field of geology. Recipients must be pursuing a degree in geology, have at least one semester of study remaining in their program, have a cumulative grade average of 3.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale and demonstrate exceptional skill in research and publication potentiated in the field of geology. The Geology Faculty will select the recipients. An average of one scholarship is awarded each year of $1,500. Future Generations Scholarship Since 2005, reunion classes have celebrated homecoming with gifts to the Future Generation Scholarship. This scholarship was led by the class of 1960 and endowed in 2000 by Cedarville University alumni and friends. This competitive, one-time scholarship is awarded to new students whose parents or grandparents graduated from Cedarville. The eligible recipient must demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and a heart for Christian service. Financial need may also be considered. Students should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if interested in this scholarship. The Director of Financial Aid, the Director of Alumni Relations, the Director of Admissions, and a representative of the Class of 1960 select the recipients. Approximately 10 scholarships ranging from $700–$1000 are awarded each year. Wilson and Evelyn Galbraith Memorial Fund Established by bequest from the estate of Wilson and Evelyn Galbraith, this scholarship assists students with significant financial need. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to qualify. The Director of Financial Aid selects the recipients. S. Margaret Gallagher Scholarship This scholarship was established in 1991 by the Lewis P. Gallagher Family Foundation to assist sophomore, junior, or senior nursing majors with financial need. The scholarship was created in honor of S. Margaret Gallagher who founded the Lewis P. Gallagher Family Foundation. Recipients must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher. Students should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if interested in this scholarship. The Director of Financial Aid selects the recipients. Approximately 10 scholarships ranging from $1000–$1800 are awarded per year. Lewis P. Gallagher Scholarship This scholarship was established by the Lewis P. Gallagher Family Foundation to assist students from the state of Maine who have lived there at least five years. Preference is given to members of Berean Baptist Church in Brunswick, Maine. To be eligible, students must complete an application that is available in the Financial Aid Office. Approximately ten scholarships are awarded per year ranging from $1000–$2000. Completion of the FAFSA is recommended but not required. Selection will be made by the Director of Financial Aid. GAR Foundation Scholarship This scholarship was established in 1986 by the GAR Foundation to assist full-time students with financial need. Students should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if interested in this scholarship. The Director of Financial Aid Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index