2011-2012 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Page 296 2011–12 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index Philip S. Lindner Scholarship This scholarship as established in 2000 by David ’84 and Laura ’84 Lindner in memorial to David’s father, Philip S. Lindner. This scholarship assists students with financial need who are from single-parent homes resulting from the death of their father. Students from single-parent homes who have not lost their father 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 selects the recipients. One scholarship is awarded per year ranging from $1,000–$2,000. George H. and Edna F. Louys Endowed Grant George and Edna Louys established this scholarship in 1980 to assist students training to be pastors or missionaries. Students should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if interested in this scholarship. The director of financial aid selects the recipients. One scholarship is awarded per year. Love Pedagogy Scholarship in Music* Jeff and Rebecca Cone ’94 established this scholarship in 1995 to assist a junior or senior music major who has completed two years at Cedarville, has an emphasis in pedagogy, demonstrates excellence in pedagogy, maintains a GPA of 3.5 or higher, and has financial need. Recipient must also demonstrate exemplary Christian character and involvement in Christian service. One scholarship is awarded each year ranging from $1,000–$2,000. Recipients of this award are selected by the chair of the music and worship department and the director of financial aid. Completion of the FAFSA is required. Irene MacArthur Memorial Scholarship Established in 1999 by John and Adele Weeks in honor of Irene MacArthur, this scholarship benefits students with a high school GPA of 3.5 or higher who have financial need. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher at the university. Primary consideration is given to students who are members of Calvary Memorial Church in Racine, Wisconsin. Secondary consideration is given to students who have graduated from a homeschool-based curriculum. Students should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if interested in this scholarship. The director of financial aid selects the recipient. On average, three awards of approximately $1,500 are awarded per year. Julie Ann Macrae Scholarship This endowed scholarship was established in 2008 by Douglas Macrae to honor his beloved wife, Julie Macrae ’93, and to assist students with exceptional financial need. Recipients must be juniors or seniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree, demonstrate financial need, and maintain employment of an average of at least 10 hours per week. Preference will be given to students who are unable to continue at the University without financial assistance and preference given to female candidates. 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 and complete an application that details the financial challenges they face in completing their academic program. An average of two scholarships are awarded each year of $2,000. Miriam Maddox Speech Communication Scholarship* This endowed scholarship award is presented biannually to a media and applied communications freshman, sophomore or junior who exhibits high commitment to Christian education and excellence in speech communication training. Recipients of this award are nominated and selected by departmental faculty; no application is necessary. McQuinn Family Scholarship Larry and Marilyn McQuinn established this scholarship in 2008 to assist students whose parents are in full-time Christian ministry. Qualified ministries include the pastorate, missions, and Christian elementary and secondary education. Recipients must demonstrate significant financial need and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. Students should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if interested in this scholarship. The director of financial aid selects the recipients. William and Jean Meahl Scholarship William ’44 and Jean Meahl ’43 established this scholarship in 1995 to assist a Cedarville High School graduate who plans to pursue an elementary or secondary education degree, maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and demonstrates 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 recipient. One scholarship of approximately $3,000 is awarded annually. Mephibosheth Scholarship Endowment This scholarship was established by Fellowship Homes, Inc. in 2004 to assist full-time students with physical disabilities. The scholarship fund was provided by the late Peter DeKorete, a successful businessman who himself had a physical disability. Recipients of this scholarship must have a physical impairment that is likely to continue indefinitely. Preference will be given to those who have an impairment that makes employment during the academic year less likely. The director of financial aid and assistant academic vice president for the college of health professions select the recipient. Three to four scholarships ranging from $1,000–$2,000 are awarded per year. Students interested in this scholarship must include a letter explaining impairment and likelihood of employment. The Milner Family Award* Dr. George S. Milner ’61 established this scholarship in 1964 to honor Edith Hart Milner and Clara Monzelle Milner and to assist seniors under the department of English, literature, and modern languages. Preference is given to students who are pursuing a career in English Education. Recipients must have a GPA of 3.3 or higher to qualify and have at least two semesters of study remaining in their program. Recipients are selected by the department of English, literature, and modern languages faculty. One scholarship is awarded annually ranging from $250–$500. MK Scholarship Dr. Frank ’68 and Barbara ’70 Jenista established this scholarship in 1984 to assist children of missionary parents. Recipients must be junior or senior students whose parents are serving on a foreign missions field. Recipients must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and demonstrate financial need. Preference is given to students of alumni. The director of financial aid selects the recipients. Students should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if interested in this scholarship. Two to three scholarships are awarded each year ranging from $1,000–$1,500. Morin Nursing Scholarship* This annually funded scholarship was established in 2008 by Alexandre and Amanda ’01 (Byrd) Morin to assist exceptional students who are pursuing a career in the field of nursing. Recipients must be seniors who are pursuing a degree in nursing, have at least one year remaining in their program, demonstrate financial need, and must have a cumulative grade average of 3.4 or higher on a 4.0 scale. The chair of the nursing department, in consultation with 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 $5,000. Dwight L. Morris and Marguerite J. Morris Accounting Schol. Marguerite and Dwight Morris established this scholarship in 1998 to assist accounting majors with 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 recipient. Jim and Phyllis Murphy Business Award* Jim ’68 and Phyllis ’71 Murphy established this scholarship in 2003 to assist full-time sophomores and juniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree in any academic major in business (preference will be given to student in any of the business majors other than accounting). Recipients must have a cumulative grade average of 3.5; financial need may be considered for selection. Recipients of this award are selected by the business department faculty. One scholarship is awarded per year ranging from $1,800–$2,700. Students should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if interested in this scholarship. Nashville Baptist Church Scholarship This scholarship was established in 1990 by Nashville Baptist Church to assist students with demonstrated financial need. First priority given to residents of Brown County, Indiana, and second priority given to residents of Baptist Children’s Home in Valparaiso, Indiana. Selection is made by the director of financial aid. One to two scholarships are awarded each year ranging from $1,000–$2,500. Students should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if interested in this scholarship. Nehemiah Engineering Award* This scholarship was established in 1992 by Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Apple to assist advancing freshman, sophomore, or junior engineering students who demonstrates the balance of devotion to God and diligence of professional purpose that was displayed in the life of Nehemiah. Recipients must have a minimum GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. Recipients of this award are selected by the engineering and computer science departmental faculty. Two scholarships are awarded per year ranging from $500–$1,000.