Financial Aid - Scholarships


Returning Student Scholarships


2013-14 Returning Student Scholarships:

Academic Performance

General academic scholarships will be available for currently enrolled student who are planning to reside on campus during the 2012-2013 academic year. Students must have completed at least 24 credits with a GPA of 3.2 for scholarship consideration.

Class of ‘54

A scholarship established by donations from the Class of 1954. This scholarship is awarded annually to a student majoring in Education. The student may be a sophomore, junior or senior. General Scholarship Guidelines apply to this scholarship that is awarded to a returning student to the University.

Class of ‘55

A scholarship established by donations from the Class of 1955 for full time students entering either their junior or senior year with at least a 2.5 GPA. 

Class of ‘56

A scholarship established by donations from the Class of 1956. General Scholarship guidelines will apply to this award.

Class of ‘58

A scholarship established by donations from the Class of 1958. It is to be used to off-set the cost of tuition or room and board and is awarded to a student who has a demonstrated financial need, maintains a 2.75 GPA and is an upperclassman. Further consideration is given to non-traditional students.

Class of ‘59

A scholarship established by donations from the Class of 1959. It is to be used to off-set the cost of tuition or room and board and is awarded to a student who has a demonstrated financial need, maintains a 2.75 GPA, and is an upperclassman. Further consideration is given to non-traditional students.

Class of ‘60

A scholarship established by donations from the Class of 1960. General Scholarship Guidelines will apply.

Beverly & Harland Evans

This scholarship is given to a grad student taking at least 6 credits and who is able to maintain a 3.0 GPA. Preference is given to a non-traditional student. General Scholarship Guidelines apply. The recipient is chosen by the MU Scholarship Committee.

First Citizens Community Bank

A scholarship presented to a sophomore, junior or senior who resides in the First Citizens Community Bank market area. This will be given to a FCCB employee, local director or their dependent with preference given to full time students. The student must maintain a 3.0 GPA and complete at least 20 hours of community service each semester.

Gladys Frick-Weaver Nursing Excellence

These awards are for currently enrolled Nursing students who have completed 6 semesters of coursework.

Ronald G. & Beverly B. Goodwin Leadership

A scholarship designed to provide financial support to a deserving student who has completed their freshman year. Student should be a resident of PA or the Southern Tier of New York. Students must be involved in leadership activities at Mansfield University. Student must have at least a 2.65 GPA. Award recipient determined by University Scholarship Committee.

Hall & Howe Book

A $500 book award for the University Bookstore. Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA and at least junior status. Recipient must show leadership traits and preference is given to students who hold an office in an on-campus organization.

Sandra B. Linck Childcare Center

This scholarship is presented to a student who has a child attending the Sandra B. Linck Childcare Center and is not receiving any other scholarships from the University. The student must be at least halftime status.

Lippert Book

Book awards available for use at our Campus Bookstore through the generosity of the Lippert Foundation. Students must have at least a 3.0 GPA and have completed at least 24 credits.

Loeschke Leadership

Scholarships created by former Mansfield University President, Dr. Maravene Loeschke. The award is for a student who has completed their freshman year with at least a 3.0 GPA. Recipient must be a proven leader on campus and/or the Mansfield community.

Mansfield Association of Educational Office Professionals (MAEOP) Book Award

A $300 book scholarship, to be used at the Campus Bookstore, sponsored by the University’s Educational Office Professionals. Priority is given to a returning non-traditional student from Tioga County. The recipient is awarded through the University Scholarship Committee.

Joseph Maresco Leadership

A scholarship created by former Vice-President for Student Affairs, Joseph Maresco, and his wife MaryAnn. The scholarship is for currently enrolled students with a minimum GPA of 2.5, and who make a contribution to activities that serve the University community.

MU Dining Services

Four, one-semester, full meal plan scholarships for the academic year will be awarded. Students must be full-time, have financial need, at least a 2.8 GPA and be involved in campus organization/service activities.

Merryman

A $200 award for a current Nursing student. Student must have at least a 3.5 GPA. The recipient is chosen by the University Scholarship Committee.

Meyer

A scholarship given to a full time returning student with at least a 3.0 GPA who demonstrates financial need (preference given to sophomores). They must also exhibit superior academic records or manifest promise or outstanding academic success in any field of study. The recipient is chosen by the University Scholarship Committee. General Scholarship Guidelines are applicable.

Mustafa

An international scholarship for a returning female upperclassman (at least a sophomore) who has at least a 2.75 GPA. This award is for room and board costs. Recipient is selected by the University Scholarship Committee. General Scholarship Guidelines are applied.

Nursing Faculty

A $300 award for a junior, senior or grad Nursing major with at least a 3.5 GPA.

Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union (PSECU)

Students will need to have at least a 3.0 GPA for consideration.

Mary A. & Robert H. Rodine

An award for a full-time student who is of at least sophomore status from Lackawanna or Luzerne Counties. The student must have at least a 3.0 GPA.

A. Hugh Schintzius International

A scholarship established by Mr. Schintzius, a former faculty member at Mansfield University. The scholarship is a renewable award for international students.

Karen Starner-Jacobson

Scholarship honoring the memory of Karen Starner-Jacobson is available to a member of Delta Zeta Sorority who has been a sister in good standing for at least one year. The successful applicant must be currently active within the chapter with a GPA of 2.7 or greater and have successfully competed at least 64 credits by the end of the spring 2012 semester. Amount of the award to be determined.

Harold E. Terry Endowment

A scholarship for a junior or senior History, Geography, Political Science or Social Studies major. Student must have at least a 3.0 GPA and award will be determined by the Scholarship Committee.

Tri-County/Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative

These scholarships are presented to students who are dependents of a Claverack or Tri-County Rural Electric Cooperative member. Students must be in the top 50% of their senior class, score over 1000 on their SAT (Math & Verbal) and be enrolled as a full-time student. In addition, they must demonstrate the highest traits of leadership, citizenship and character and should have been involved in Youth Tour.

Trimmer

A scholarship for a non-traditional student with financial need. A 3.0 GPA is required. The recipient is chosen by the University Scholarship Committee.

University Senate

An award provided by the University Senate and the Mansfield Foundation, to a currently enrolled student. To be considered for this award, a student must have completed at least 60 credits as of 1/2012 with a minimum GPA of 3.25. The student must also have a demonstrated record of extra-curricular activities.

Borck-Wetmore

Two scholarship awards created by B. Foster and Marlene Borck Wetmore: One for a sophomore who has at least a 2.8 GPA and is aware of the importance of a college education and 2) for a sophomore through senior student, B average in the math / science field (not environmental science). Recipient is selected by the University Scholarship Committee.

This is not an all-inclusive list as we are continuing to work at finding monies for our students. Your single application will put you in the running for all scholarships of which you are specifically eligible for.

In addition, a variety of scholarship opportunities may exist for the specific majors listed below directly through your department. Please contact your Department Chair.

  • ·Biology

  • ·Business

  • ·Communications

  • ·Education

  • ·English

  • ·Fisheries

  • ·Geography

  • ·Math

  • ·Music

  • ·Nursing

  • ·Psychology

  • ·Sociology/Anthropology

  • ·Social Work

  • ·Women's Studies