2011-2012 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 291 2011–12 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index Irma M. Dodson Award* Established in 1982 by Irma M. Dodson, who served in the field of education for 50 years, this scholarship is granted to a full-time senior elementary education major with a 3.5 GPA or higher. Recipients must demonstrate consistent and outstanding ability in daily preparation and teaching excellence during their classroom, field, and student teaching experiences. They must also be involved in Christian service, displaying leadership qualities. Recipients of this award are selected by the education department faculty. One scholarship is awarded per year ranging from $500–$800. Dolph and Brown Psychology Award* This scholarship ws established in 1982 by Alcene Brown and Charles ’74 and Teresa ’82 Dolph to assist two full-time junior students majoring in psychology or behavioral science. Recipients must maintain an overall minimum GPA of 3.3, demonstrate a commitment to psychology, and display personal, interpersonal, and spiritual development. Scholarship award amount ranges from $400–$700. Recipients are selected by the psychology department faculty. Helen Drullinger Memorial Award* Dr. David Drullinger established this scholarship in 2000 in loving memory of his wife Helen Drullinger, who passed away in 1999. The scholarship assists married ministerial students. This award is granted to a male student enrolled in a Bible program and preparing for professional Christian ministry. He must have one year remaining in his academic program and have a minimum GPA of 3.3. Preference given to a married student whose wife is working to help pay for his college expenses. Recipients of this award are selected by the biblical and ministry studies department faculty. One scholarship of approximately $1,200 is awarded annually. Robert Duchardt Athletic Training Scholarship Alumni and friends of the University established this endowed scholarship in 2008 to honor Robert Duchardt and to assist junior and senior students who are pursuing careers in the field of athletic training. Recipients must demonstrate exceptional commitment to the study of athletic training through their academic achievements and extracurricular participation. GPA should be 3.0 or higher (on 4.0 scale), and completion of the FAFSA is recommended. Selection for this scholarship will be conducted by the kinesiology and allied health department faculty as well as the director of financial aid. Willis F. Early Business Scholarship This scholarship was established in 2003 by Richard Early in memory of his father, Willis F. Early, for the purpose of training Christian students in business. Recipients must be enrolled in a business program at Cedarville University. Students should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if interested in this scholarship. The director of financial aid and business department chair select the recipient. One scholarship of approximately $1,800 is awarded per year. Betty J. Early General Scholarship Dr. and Mrs. Richard Early established this scholarship in 2003 in honor of Richard’s mother, Betty J. Early. This scholarship is to assist full-time students with financial need in any major, except for majors within business. Students should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if interested in this scholarship. The director of financial aid selects the recipient. One scholarship is awarded per year ranging from $1,500–$2,000. Erich W. Ebert Award* This scholarship was established by Clyde and Jean Autio in 1987 in loving memory of and in gratitude for the life and educational ministry of Jean’s father, Erich W. Ebert. The scholarship assists a senior student pursuing a career in Christian school education, preferably secondary education. Recipients must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate financial need. Recipients of this award are selected by the chair of the education department chair and faculty. One scholarship is awarded per year ranging from $500–$750. Completion of the FAFSA is recommended, but not required. Sharon Eimers Award* Established in 2000 by Dr. Leroy Eimers in loving memory of Dr. Sharon Eimers, this scholarship assists exceptional full-time junior or senior education majors. Recipients must demonstrate exceptional creativity, enthusiasm, and dedication to teaching and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher. Recipients of this award are selected by education department faculty. One scholarship of approximately $1,000 is awarded per year. Nathan and Hazel Elder Scholarship Nathan and Hazel ’24 Elder established this scholarship in 1997 to assist an English or Education major who has completed at least one year at Cedarville, has a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher, and has financial need. Students should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if interested in this scholarship. The director of financial aid selects the recipients. Two awards of approximately $1,500 are granted per year. Elementary Education Scholarship Established in 2008, this scholarship assists female students with financial need who are pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. The director of financial aid selects the recipients. Students should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if interested in this scholarship. One scholarship is awarded per year of approximately $1,000. Elijah Fund This scholarship was established in 2006 to assist students with high financial need and very limited family support, yet who demonstrate good character and a commitment to Christian service. It was named The Elijah Fund” based on Elijah’s generosity and care for the widow and her son in 1 Kings 17. Students should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if interested in this scholarship. The vice president for student life and director of financial aid will select the recipients.” Dr. Charles Ellington Church Music and Worship John and Jean LeBlanc, and Jay D. ’94 and Shannon LeBlanc established this scholarship in honor of Dr. Charles Ellington in 2000 to assist a full-time student majoring in Church Music Ministry with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher. Recipients must have completed at least one year of study at Cedarville University. Preference given to those student who demonstrate financial need. Students should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if interested in this scholarship. The music and worship 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 $1,000–$2,500. 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 history and government 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 $1,000–$1,700. 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 director of financial aid 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.