1996-1997 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
Finances
Alcoa Scholarship - This scholarship is awarded each year to a student majoring in management information systems. The recipient is selected by the MIS faculty. Students in their sophomore, junior, or senior year are eligible to receive these funds.
Grace Johnson Allman Safety Science Scholarship - The Allman scholarship is awarded to a student chosen by the Department of Safety Sciences who is worthy, deserving, and a credit to the scholarship.
American Association of University Women Scholarship - Scholarships are awarded annually to nontraditional female residents of Indiana County, based upon financial need and successful completion of at least six credits leading to a degree.
American Field Service (AFS) Scholarship - One full-tuition scholarship will be offered to an AFS student for one year. Letters of application should include a brief description of the student's AFS experience.
APSCUF Scholarships - The IUP APSCUF Scholarships are awarded to students who have earned between twenty-nine and forty-six credits and who have shown involvement in IUP and community activities.
ARA Scholarship - Scholarships and meal waivers are awarded each year to sophomores who have attained at least a 3.5 grade-point average and who demonstrate need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Ida Z. Arms Excellence Scholarship - This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding member of Kappa Mu Epsilon chosen by members of the Mathematics Department.
J. Donald Bartolomucci Scholarship - This fund awards scholarships to upperclass students in the Eberly College of Business who are deemed worthy.
Lloyd and Libby Bastian Memorial Scholarship - This is awarded to a Theater major interested in pursuing a career in costume design and technology. Recipients are selected by faculty in the Department of Theater.
Ella C. Bendix Home Economics Scholarships - Bendix scholarships are awarded to worthy students with financial need who are juniors, seniors, or first-year graduate students. Selection is made by the Home Economics Scholarship Committee.
Israel and Birdye Brody Scholarship - Scholarships are awarded each year to juniors who have at least a 3.8 average and who have served the university and/or community.
Board of Governors Scholarship - Up to thirty-five full-tuition scholarships are awarded each year to academically talented minority students who have scored approximately 1000 on SATs and who are in the top 25 percent of their high school class. The BOG scholarships are renewable for a maximum of eight fall/spring semesters for recipients who maintain a satisfactory grade-point average.
Gloria June Croft Bolinger Memorial Scholarship - The scholarship is awarded annually to a graduate of Tussey Mountain High School. Recipients are selected by the Tussey Mountain administration and faculty.
Jemima S. Boyd Scholarship - This scholarship was established from the estate of Grace Noble Lacock. Each year, it is awarded by the College of Education to students who intend to teach in schools in Pennsylvania.
Robert and Irene Bozzone Scholarship for Business - This is awarded by the dean of the Eberly College of Business to a full-time student within the college. Preference is given to students majoring in Marketing, Management, Finance, or International Business.
Wallis and Janet Braman Music Scholarship Fund - The scholarship is awarded to an eligible music major whose performing area is one of the following: violin, viola, cello, or double bass. Selection of grantee is made by the string area music department faculty.
Edward N. Brown Memorial Scholarship - The scholarship is awarded to an outstanding chemistry major who has completed at least four semesters at IUP. Selection is made by the Brown Scholarship Steering Committee in the Department of Chemistry.
Maude O. Brungard Scholarship - The scholarship is awarded to Speech-Language Pathology majors. The recipient must be a graduating senior with outstanding academic achievement who will enter IUP s master's degree program in Speech-Language Pathology. Selection is made by the Brungard scholarship committee.
George M. Burke Memorial Scholarship - A four-year scholarship is awarded to a freshman enrolled in the Eberly College of Business on a full-time basis who demonstrates financial need and who is a permanent resident of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Howard B. Buterbaugh Scholarship Fund - A gift to the university from Dr. Howard Buterbaugh s estate, the scholarship is to be given to students from Indiana County based on their academic performance.
M. Vashti Burr Memorial Award - A scholarship is awarded annually to a student who is deemed to be most deserving, having in mind his or her economic need and the excellence of his or her industry and scholarship. This award is given through the generosity of William V. Whittington.
Carino Queen Evergreen Scholarship - A scholarship is awarded to Indiana County's Queen Evergreen if she attends IUP on a full-time basis.
Clark Scholarship - The Lt. Alpheus Bell Clark Memorial Scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Steele Clark in memory of their son. Scholarships are awarded each year to young men or women who are seniors in the university, who, in the opinion of a committee, best qualify for the honor in terms of academic ability, leadership, and service to the university, with preference going to veterans or sons or daughters of veterans.
Beverly Sue Clark Memorial Scholarship - The scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior preparing for a career in teaching. Preference is given to residents of Indiana, Cambria, Westmoreland, and Armstrong counties and to survivors of casualties of the 1991 Persian Gulf War. Selection is made by the College of Education.
Continuing Education Part-time Scholarship - The scholarships are awarded to part-time nontraditional students admitted to or enrolled in degree-seeking programs in the School of Continuing Education. Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office and the Part-time Studies Program Office two months before the beginning of each semester.
Dr. Charles L. Cooper Accounting Scholarship - In honor of a retired professor, accounting firms and friends of Dr. Cooper have established a scholarship to be awarded to a senior accounting major. To be eligible, a student must complete ninety credits (at least seventy-five credits completed at IUP) by the end of the preceding spring semester including fifteen credits in accounting and, specifically, intermediate accounting II and cost accounting. Students must have an overall 3.5 average. Selection is made by the Accounting Department.
Martha Crooks Douds Scholarship - This scholarship is designated to support IUP intercollegiate athletics.
Jack Crossan Memorial Scholarship Fund - Established by fellow athletes, classmates, and friends, this scholarship shall be awarded at the discretion and good judgment of the head basketball coach to a basketball player of good character and sound academic standing.
Roy A. Daugherty Scholarship - Scholarships will be given to worthy students majoring in Math Education with preference given to sons and daughters of members of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity who attended IUP with Mr. Daugherty.
Charles A. Davis Music Scholarship - This scholarship is awarded each year to a music major who has shown outstanding ability. Selections are made by faculty members in the Department of Music.
Owen J. and Virginia Dougherty Memorial Scholarship - This scholarship fund provides assistance to worthy, deserving, and talented members of the IUP baseball team.
Eberly Family College of Business Scholarship - These scholarships are awarded by the Eberly College of Business to entering freshmen who display superior academic achievement, good moral character, and financial need.
Eberly Family Scholarships - The Eberly family supports the Foundation Distinguished Scholars Program by awarding a scholarship to an outstanding freshman from Fayette, Greene, Washington, or Westmoreland counties. The award may be renewed for four years.
Alexa J. Boyer Emerick Nursing Scholarship - Scholarships are awarded to outstanding and deserving junior and/or senior students enrolled in the nursing curriculum at IUP.
The Natalie S. Fassett Scholarship Fund - This fund supports the Foundation Distinguished Scholars program, awarding renewable scholarships to outstanding freshmen. Preference will be given to students who attended Homer-Center High School.
Foundation Distinguished Scholars Program - The IUP Foundation Distinguished Scholars program was established to honor outstanding students. Candidates must rank in the top tenth of their high school classes and/or score at least 1100 on the SATs.
Thomas V. Frazier Memorial Scholarship - A senior student interested in the theater arts is the recipient of this award. The student may be a drama student or just active in off-stage roles. Financial need will be a consideration, with the chairperson of the Theater Department selecting the recipient.
Fredericks Family Scholarship Funds - Established by David Fredericks, a 1972 graduate of IUP, this scholarship is awarded to undergraduate students enrolled in the Eberly College of Business who study international business and/or finance and who have completed twenty-four credits and attained a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Preference is given to students who have served in the United States military or who come from a family military background.
Fredericks Michael and Company Scholarship Fund - This scholarship is awarded to students who have completed at least sixty credits or to graduate students who have maintained a cumulative 3.0 grade point average who are enrolled in the Eberly College of Business and are studying international business and/or finance. Preference is given to students who have served in the United States military or who come from a family military background.
Freshman Music Scholarship - The scholarship is awarded to incoming music majors who demonstrate significant talent during auditions.
Eleanor Gallati Scholarship - This scholarship is used to support deserving majors in Home Economics Education and in Child Development/Family Relations.
Michael Gendich Scholarships for Athletes - The scholarships are awarded to worthy and deserving student athletes by the director of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Dr. F. Philip Gorman Scholarship - The Gorman Scholarship is awarded to a junior in a major relating to the health profession. The recipient must have a minimum QPA of 3.0 and be involved in university activities.
Theresa Hart Gramley Memorial Scholarship - Established by bequest of Mrs. Gramley, a 1927 graduate of Indiana Normal School, this scholarship provides financial assistance to academically promising students.
Margaret Flegal Harte Scholarship - Scholarships for students who demonstrate financial need.
Ann Moon Hayward Scholarship - Scholarships will be awarded to incoming music majors with superior vocal potential for their first year.
William Heard Memorial Scholarship - Established as a memorial by friends and colleagues of William Heard, formerly a professor at IUP, the scholarship is awarded each year to a junior chemistry major for his/her senior year. The recipient is selected by the chemistry department steering committee on the basis of contributions to the department and the university, financial need, academic record, and interview. Applications are available each spring in the chemistry department office.
Dr. Willard W. Hennemann, Jr., Memorial Scholarship - Scholarships are awarded to deserving and worthy undergraduate and/or graduate students with a strong commitment in the field of mathematics education at the elementary or middle school level. Recipients are selected by a committee of members of the mathematics department.
Isolde A. Henninger Award for Achievement - Friends and family members have established the endowment to provide scholarships for senior foreign language majors who have demonstrated significant improvement in their studies. Recipients are selected by faculty members in the foreign language departments.
Robert L. Hite Scholarship - The Hite scholarship is awarded to a full-time freshman majoring in accounting, finance, or management from specified counties in Pennsylvania and New York.
Hoss's Steak and Seafood House Scholarship - This scholarship is awarded each year to students in the Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management department.
H. Eugene Hulbert Scholarship - The scholarship is awarded to junior music majors each year on the basis of academic excellence and financial need. The recipient is selected by a scholarship committee in the Department of Music.
Eileen Quinn Hull Scholarship - This fund provides scholarship support to students in the Eberly College of Business who have completed at least sixty credits and maintain a 3.0 grade point average in business courses and an overall 2.8 GPA. Preference is given to students enrolled in the business education curriculum.
Patti Hurley Scholarship - A four-year scholarship is awarded to a graduate of Indiana Area High School attending the university, based upon academic achievement, participation in school activities, and economic need. This memorial scholarship was established by the family and friends of a 1971 graduate of Indiana Area High School who was killed in an automobile accident two weeks after high school graduation.
S. W. Jack Scholarship - These scholarships are awarded to participants in IUP intercollegiate athletics.
Gloria Bryan Johnson Memorial Scholarship - In memory of wife and mother, Gloria Bryan Johnson, Dr. Hugh Johnson and his family established a memorial scholarship endowment for music students. The scholarship committee of the Department of Music will make the yearly selection of the student.
Ward C. and Sally B. Johnson Memorial Scholarship - This scholarship will go to junior students, based upon their outstanding athletic abilities.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kovalchick Athletic Scholarship - These scholarships are used to support IUP intercollegiate athletics.
Kovalchick Family/St. Mary's Scholarship - This freshman scholarship is awarded each year to a graduate of St. Mary's High School who attends IUP. Applications are available in the Guidance Office of St. Mary's High School.
Fred E. Kunkle (Evergreen Motors) Scholarship - The Kunkle scholarship supports the Foundation Distinguished Scholars program by funding an outstanding freshman entering the Eberly College of Business. The award is renewable for four years.
Kuzneski Family Scholarship - This scholarship is given to an IUP student with a declared major in Nursing or Art or participating in intercollegiate football. Preference is given to students graduating from Indiana County high schools.
LaVelle Scholarship - The scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman majoring in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management on the basis of financial need and scholastic ability.
Eugene E. Lepley Memorial Scholarships - These scholarships are awarded to two junior or senior students majoring in health and physical education or sports science.
Dr. Yu-Chen Liu Memorial Endowment - An endowment has been established in Dr. Liu's memory by friends and family. The interest earned on the endowment will be used to sponsor scholarships for Chinese-American students. The Asian Studies Committee will make the selection of the scholarship awardee.
Stanley W. Lore Scholarship - A scholarship is awarded annually to a junior psychology major. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic achievement by members of the Department of Psychology.
Joanne P. Lovette Memorial Scholarship - Awards are made to entering freshman students who demonstrate outstanding artistic talent as determined by a portfolio review by the Department of Art Faculty Scholarship Committee.
Mary Helen Krouse MacDonald Memorial Scholarship - The MacDonald scholarship fund was established to encourage and reward exceptionally gifted students enrolled at IUP who are majoring in art. The scholarships are awarded to winners of the student entries in the juried art exhibitions held in the Community Arts Center of Cambria County in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
Ronald L. Marks Scholarship Fund - Awards shall be presented to students enrolled with a major in chemistry who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and promise in the field. One award is presented to a second semester freshman student and one to an upperclass student by a department committee.
A. Laura Mateer Scholarship - Scholarships are awarded to talented students enrolling in the Department of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management. An application to the department along with a letter of recommendation from a high school teacher must be submitted by May 1 for the following fall semester.
McFarland Scholarships - McFarland scholarships are awarded each year to honor upperclass students who have earned more than forty-five but fewer than seventy-five credits at IUP, who have grade-point averages of at least 3.8, and who have made special contributions to the university and community.
Regis A. McKnight Memorial Scholarship Fund - The scholarship is awarded to male high school graduates excelling in athletics as a tribute to Regis Peck McKnight, who for many years was head basketball coach. Selection of recipients will be made by the athletic director and the head basketball coach.
Arveta DeGaetano McNaughton Scholarship - A scholarship is awarded each year to a graduate of Indiana Area Senior High School who enrolls in the Eberly College of Business as a full-time freshman.
John W. McNaul Scholarship - The McNaul memorial scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from Somerset High School who will attend IUP as a full-time student and who demonstrates financial need.
Colonel Leonard A. and Mary D. McQuown Memorial Fund - This fund supports the Foundation Distinguished Scholars program which awards scholarships to outstanding freshmen. The awards may be renewed for four years. Preference will be given to graduates of Punxsutawney High School.
Alan P. Mewha Memorial Scholarship - This scholarship is for students in the Geography and Regional Planning department; scholarship selection will be made by a geography and regional planning scholarship committee.
Benjamin T. Miller Drawing Award - To memorialize Benjamin T. Miller, colleagues, students, and friends have established the Drawing Award.
Miss IUP Scholarship - A $500 scholarship is awarded to the winner of the Miss IUP pageant for use in the subsequent academic year.
Carol L. Moorhead Scholarship - This award is made to incoming freshman students enrolled in the primary, preferably early childhood, education curriculum in the College of Education.
William P. Moorhead Scholarship - The scholarship is awarded to a student studying organ in the Department of Music. It was established as a memorial to Mrs. William P. Moorhead.
The Morino Scholars Program - This program is established on behalf of the Morino, Calvetti, Zambotti, and Sgro families. Scholarship support will be given to academically promising and financially deserving undergraduate students. Preference is given to students from historically mining communities whose parents or grandparents are employees or retirees or expired while working in the mines.
Arthur G. Morrell Memorial Scholarship - The Arthur G. Morrell Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a mathematics major completing his/her sophomore or junior year at IUP who best reflects the character and interests of Capt. Arthur G. Morrell, a graduate in mathematics, United States Marine pilot, and IUP football captain. The recipient is selected by the Morrell Scholarship Committee in the Department of Mathematics.
Helen Wood Morris Scholarship - The scholarship was established by Lieutenant Colonel L. M. Morris in memory of his wife, a graduate of the university. Recipients must be majoring in education and rank in the top 10 percent of their class based upon the completion of 60 credit hours of academic work.
G. William Musser Scholarship - The Musser Scholarship is awarded to an incoming freshman majoring in pre-law. It is renewable for four years if the recipient maintains a 3.0 average.
Natural Sciences and Mathematics Scholarship - Established by an anonymous donor, the Natural Sciences and Mathematics scholarship is awarded each year to a freshman who has graduated from Indiana Area High School and enrolls in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. This scholarship is renewable for four years.
Dr. Russel C. Nelson Scholarship - This scholarship is awarded each year to an upperclass music education major deemed worthy by the Music Scholarship Committee.
Esko E. Newhill Scholarship for Excellence - This is awarded annually to an outstanding senior majoring in sociology who has done volunteer participation in a community agency. The recipient is chosen by faculty in the Department of Sociology.
Louis J. Nocco Scholarships - These are awarded to deserving and talented members of the football team.
Ethyl V. Oxley, Opal T. Rhodes, and Helen C. Merriman Scholarships - The scholarships, awarded to students majoring in the Department of Human Development and Environmental Studies, honor three former faculty members. Selections are made by members of the department.
Carl E. Patchin Scholarship - The Patchin scholarship supports the Foundation Distinguished Scholars program by funding an outstanding freshman who will enroll in the Eberly College of Business. The award is renewable for four years.
Margaret M. Patton Foundation Scholarship - This scholarship has been established at IUP to assist students attending the university who are worthy and in need of such assistance. Preference will be given to students attending the Armstrong Campus.
Albert R. Pechan Scholarship - This is a scholarship for an outstanding science major selected by the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.
Lenora Pechan Scholarship - The Lenora Pechan Scholarship was established by the late Dr. Albert R. Pechan, a former member of the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and of the Board of Trustees of IUP, to provide funds for students who are members of the Reserve Officer Training Corps, who have been outstanding students in the ROTC, and whose other academic work is satisfactory. First priority will be given to students from Armstrong County, selected by the officers of the ROTC.
Everett and Lavina Peterman Scholarship - A four-year scholarship is awarded every four years to a business education or management information systems major who has graduated from an Indiana County high school.
M. Jane Seger Longenecker Scholarship - The scholarship shall provide assistance to students in the Department of Human Development and Environmental Studies who have achieved junior standing and have a minimum 3.5 grade-point average. The recipient is chosen by faculty members in the department.
Edward E. and Cecilia A. Mackey Scholarship for Business - Eligible students must be enrolled in the Eberly College of Business and have earned at least forty-eight academic credits with a 3.0 or better grade- point average. Preference is given to students in the men's football program. Selection is made by the Eberly College of Business.
McDonald s/Thomas McCormick Memorial Scholarship - The scholarship is awarded to a graduate of an Indiana County High School who is an incoming freshman student in the Department of Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management. The recipient is selected by members of the department.
Thomas and Flora McGrainor Memorial Scholarship - The scholarship is given to a graduating Dayton (Pa.) High School student who will be attending IUP. The student must have financial need, good citizenship, and possess a 2.5 or better grade-point average. Applications and information are available through Dayton High School.
Frank E. Moore Family Scholarship - This is awarded to a nontraditional incoming freshman who has graduated from an Indiana County high school or who has been a resident of Indiana County for one year. Preference will be given to those with children.
Ethel L. Morrow Memorial Scholarship for Education - This is awarded to an entering freshman into the College of Education who scored 1000 or better on the SAT or ranked in the top ten percent of his/her class. Selection is made by the College of Education.
Mary H. Muldowney Music Scholarship - This scholarship was funded by friends of Mary Muldowney, a long-time faculty member and choral director at IUP. It is awarded to a senior voice major by faculty in the Department of Music.
Organ Student Scholarship - This scholarship, funded by a gift from Dr. and Mrs. William Evans, is granted to a deserving and talented student studying organ. Eligible students must have a grade-point average of at least 3.25 and audition for the award.
Susan Spurlin Peckman Memorial Scholarship for Nursing - The scholarship is granted to an incoming freshman nursing major who displays financial aid and has at least a high school B average. Preference will be given to students from Indiana High School, Marion Center High School, or Woodland Hills High School.
Phi Delta Theta Scholarship Fund - This scholarship fund was established in memory of Randy Colalella and Jeffrey Diez. Funds are awarded to students who are members in good standing of Phi Delta Theta and who have a grade-point average of at least a 3.0.
Dr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Phillips Scholarship Fund - This fund supports the Foundation Distinguished Scholars program which awards scholarships to outstanding freshmen. The awards may be for four years. Preference will be given to residents of Butler, Clarion, Forest, Jefferson, Lawrence, Mercer, and Venango counties.
Edna B. Pierce Memorial Fund - An Indiana Area High School student, accepted at IUP and enrolled in a teacher education curriculum, will be awarded a one-year scholarship.
William E. Pierce Scholarship - This scholarship has been established to award a one-year grant to the junior ROTC cadet having the highest standing in his/her sophomore ROTC class.
Pittsburgh Home Economics Teachers Scholarship - An award is given to an undergraduate student majoring in a program in the College of Health and Human Services who graduated from one of the Pittsburgh public schools. Preference is given to students majoring in home economics education and seniors, but the award may be given to a junior or a sophomore student enrolled in any human services major who is deserving both scholastically and financially.
Ruth Podbielski Scholarships - These scholarships are awarded to worthy women athletes at IUP.
Shelly G. Portman Memorial Scholarship - The scholarship, established by the Portman family, will be awarded each year to juniors excelling in concert dance. Selection will be made by the faculty in the Department of Theater.
PPG Computer Science Scholarship - The PPG Computer Science scholarship is awarded annually to the foreign student with the highest overall grade- point average who is majoring in computer science and entering his/her junior year and has completed at least nine credit hours of computer science.
The John J. Prandy Memorial Scholarship - This scholarship provides support to a worthy and deserving student majoring in criminology who has achieved junior standing and has expressed interest in pursuing a career in law enforcement.
President s/Wahr Scholarship - A $1,000 scholarship is awarded to entering freshmen who are valedictorians of their high school at the end of their junior year. No application is required.
Willis E. Pratt Award - The Savings and Trust Company of Pennsylvania has established an athletic scholarship in the name of the late Dr. Willis E. Pratt, chancellor emeritus and president of IUP from 1948 to 1968. It will be awarded to athletes chosen on the basis of scholastic and athletic ability and financial need.
The Mildred M. Reigh Memorial Scholarship - This scholarship provides encouragement and financial assistance to students pursuing a degree in mathematics education or elementary education with a mathematics concentration. Recipients must have reached a minimum of junior standing, carry at least a 3.0 grade-point average, and participate in one or more organizations for teachers of mathematics. Selection is made by the Mathematics Department.
Felicia Gemmellaro Renck Memorial Scholarship - This scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating senior or master's student in Early Childhood Education who has earned a 3.5 grade-point average. The recipient is chosen by the Department of Professional Studies in Education.
Ralph Reynolds Memorial Scholarship - Through the generosity of Nancy Race Warner, the Ralph Reynolds Memorial scholarship recognizes students enrolled in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program with an emphasis in painting. Selection is made by the Department of Art.
Frank Ross Memorial Scholarship - These scholarships are awarded each year to upperclass students who are deemed worthy by the College of Fine Arts. The awards are presented in memory of a former ceramics faculty member.
David J. Rovnan Memorial Scholarship - This scholarship is awarded each year to an IUP student who is a member of the staff of the Penn. Selection is made by the Department of Journalism.
S&T Bank Excellence in Business Scholarship - This scholarship program provides twenty awards to entering freshman students enrolled in the Eberly College of Business. Recipients are selected by demonstrated academic promise and residency within the S&T Bank service area. Selections are made by the Eberly College of Business.
Saco Excelling Greek Scholarship - Scholarships are awarded to outstanding Greek juniors named at the spring Greek awards banquet.
Martha S. Scheeren Second Chance Scholarship - The scholarship is awarded to an IUP student residing in Indiana County between the ages of twenty-three and fifty years who is economically disadvantaged. Preference will be given to graduates of Indiana County high schools and women.
David A. Schwartz Memorial Journalism Scholarship - The scholarship is established in memory of David Schwartz, a graduate of IUP, by his parents, the Indiana Gazette, and faculty and friends at IUP. The scholarship is available to outstanding students majoring in journalism.
Ella B. Seanor Leadership in Nursing Award - This award is presented to a graduating senior who has successfully completed the requirements for a degree in nursing and who has demonstrated exemplary leadership and commitment to the high standards of professional practices in the field of nursing.
Senior Class Scholarship - The scholarship is awarded to a student who has earned seventy-five to ninety credits at the end of the first semester of the junior year, has a QPA of at least 3.5, and is involved with campus affairs, organizations, and activities.
Joseph W. Serene Scholarship - Established in memory of a former president of the IUP Council of Trustees, this scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from Indiana Area High School who has enrolled at IUP, has achieved good academic standing, is active in school and/or community groups, and demonstrates good citizenship.
Ethel Seavey Simpson Scholarship - The Ethel Seavey Simpson scholarships are awarded to academically talented freshmen at IUP who demonstrate financial need. Eligible applicants will be invited to apply.
The Patricia Shields Memorial Scholarship - This $500 scholarship is awarded each year to a full-time student from Armstrong County who has achieved junior standing and carries at least a 3.0 grade-point average. Preference may be given to students who originally attended the Armstrong branch campus of IUP.
The Susan E. Shubra Memorial Scholarship - The scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior having at least one remaining term to be completed as a major in the Department of Human Development and Environmental Studies. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 grade-point average, be of good character, and demonstrate outstanding achievement in academics and leadership in university/community services. Selection is made by the Department of Human Development and Environmental Studies.
Sam Smith Football Scholarship - The solicited funds are to be used for football scholarships. All the funds are to be distributed as scholarships in accordance with the rules and regulations of the university.
Sons of Italy Recreative Club, Inc., Scholarships - Scholarships are awarded to graduates of Indiana County schools, with the exception of Homer-Center, who enroll as full-time students at IUP.
Spadafora Family Endowment - Cecil and Ann Spadafora of Indiana and their entire family have established a scholarship to be awarded to one football player each year who has graduated from an Indiana County high school, Mt. Pleasant High School, or Brentworth High School. The student will be selected by a committee consisting of the IUP athletic director, head football coach, and a representative of the family. The recipient will be a high school graduate excelling in athletics and a credit to the fund.
Gregory Spinelli Memorial Fund - This fund provides a meaningful award and recognition for students with exceptional promise and commitment to a career in the criminal justice system. An award of $100 will be made annually to a second-semester senior enrolled in the IUP Criminology Department. Greg Spinelli was an FBI agent killed in the line of duty.
Bea States Scholarship Fund - This fund provides scholarship support to a nontraditional, undergraduate, IUP student from Indiana County. Preference will be given to students with dependent children who demonstrate financial need.
Gerald E. Stossel Football Scholarship - Stossel scholarships are awarded to deserving and needy student athletes.
Michael J. Supinka, Jr., Memorial Scholarship - A scholarship is awarded to a graduate of Homer- Center High School who has demonstrated academic excellence and leadership qualities and who enrolls at IUP as a full-time freshman.
Theater-By-The-Grove Freshman Talent Scholarship - This scholarship is awarded by the Department of Theater to incoming freshmen who display outstanding talent.
The Barbara Thomas Scholarship - This fund provides support to deserving and worthy students who have graduated from high schools in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, and who enroll in IUP to study elementary education. The scholarship is renewable providing the recipient maintains at least a 2.5 grade- point average.
The Tomb Family Scholarships - These scholarships provide support to deserving and talented students enrolled at IUP.
Howard E. Tompkins Computer Science Scholarship - The Tompkins scholarship is awarded to the computer science major with the highest overall grade- point average entering the junior year who has completed at least nine credits of computer science.
Murray M. Varner Scholarship - Murray M. Varner was an alumnus and professor at IUP. This scholarship has been established by his friends and family as a fitting memorial to a dynamic educator. The scholarship is awarded each year to an upperclass (at least twenty-seven credits at IUP) student in the Eberly College of Business who is a permanent resident of Indiana County. The recipient must be academically stable, personable, enthusiastic, and motivated.
Vaughn Foundation Scholarships - Vaughn scholarships are awarded to incoming freshmen demonstrating academic promise and a willingness to give a portion of their time to community service. Preference will be given to students enrolling in the Eberly College of Business. Students must also participate in men's football, men's basketball, or women's basketball.
Corrine Menk Wahr Scholarship - Awarded to academically talented incoming freshman students.
Florence Wallace Scholarship Fund - This fund supports the Foundation Distinguished Scholars Program which awards scholarships to outstanding freshmen. The awards may be renewed for four years.
Saul and Louise Waxler Memorial Scholarships - These provide funding for football grants-in-aid.
West Branch Area High School Scholarship - This scholarship is awarded to a graduate of that high school in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, who demonstrates financial need and positive academic achievements. Applications are made through the Guidance Office of the West Branch Area High School.
Luhelen Grace Whisner Scholarship - This award is established by Robert C. Whisner, a 1951 IUP graduate, in memory of his mother, a graduate from the Class of 1922. The scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate academic promise, good citizenship, and financial need. Preference is given to students from Westmoreland County.
Wienken and Associates Scholarship - Awards are made to upper-level students in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics who have successfully completed at least 30 credits and have achieved a 2.75 cumulative grade point average.
Betty Wood Scholarship Award - This scholarship is given annually to a student representing the Department of Human Development and Environmental Studies in the highest professional manner. Awards are made by the department.
Zonta Club of Indiana Scholarship for Women - The Zonta Club provides a scholarship for a female IUP student who has earned at least twenty-four academic credits, is twenty-five years or older, and is a resident of Indiana County. Eligible students must demonstrate hardship need and be of exemplary character.
Ronald and Jean Zucchelli Scholarship - This scholarship will be awarded to an IUP student majoring in physical education. Selection will be made by members of the Department of Health and Physical Education.
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