2019-20 Returning Student Scholarships
Alumni Memorial
A scholarship for a student showing academic success funded by donations from MU Alumni. General Scholarship Guidelines apply.
Marguerite Baumann & Margaret B. Stahley Education Trust
A scholarship for a student who shows academic success.
Mary Blair Estate Scholarship
A scholarship created by the estate of Mary Kraiss Blair, a Mansfield alum, for a student with demonstrated financial need.
B. Foster & Marlene Borck-Wetmore Scholarship
A scholarship created by B. Foster and Marlene Borck-Wetmore, for a sophomore who has at least a 2.8 GPA and is aware of the importance of a college education; must have attained at least a B average in the Math/Science field excluding Environmental Science.
Brown Music Theory
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A scholarship for a student with the highest GPA during their first two years of Music Theory. Preference will be given to a pianist. |
Chemung Canal Trust
A need-based scholarship for a student residing in Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben or Tioga County in NY. The student may also reside in an area serviced by the Chemung Canal Trust Bank.
Class of '53 Endowed Scholarship
A scholarship created by the class of the 1953 during their 50th class reunion. Preference is to be given to a legacy of a member from the class of '53.
Class of '54 Scholarship
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Must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior majoring in education. |
Class of '55 Scholarship
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 Endowment
A scholarship for a returning Education major established by donations from the Class of 1956; student must attain at least a 3.0 GPA.
Class of '57 Endowed Scholarship
A scholarship created by members of the class of 1957 and their desire to provide financial assistance to a full time student at Mansfield University.
Class of '58 Endowed Scholarship
A scholarship established by donations from the Class of 1958 to be used to off-set the cost of tuition or room and board; awarded to a returning student who has demonstrated financial need; must maintain at least a 2.75 GPA and is an upperclassman. Further consideration is given to non-traditional students.
Class of '59 Endowed Scholarship
A scholarship established by donations from the Class of 1959 to be used to off-set the cost of tuition or room and board awarded to a student who has demonstrated financial need, maintains at least a 2.75 GPA, and is an upperclassman. Further consideration is given to non-traditional students.
Class of '60 Endowed Scholarship
A scholarship established by the class of 1960 in celebration of their 50th reunion for a full-time student showing academic success.
Class of '61 Scholarship
A scholarship established by the class of 1961 for a full-time student at Mansfield University showing academic success.
Class of '62 Scholarship
A scholarship established by the class of 1962 for a full-time student at Mansfield University showing academic success.
Dalmolen Political Science
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A scholarship for a Political Science major who demonstrates both financial need and devotion to community service. |
Hartley B. Dean Scholarship
A scholarship for a student who has demonstrated financial need.
Descartes French Scholarship
A scholarship for a student with academic excellence in french courses.
Dick Memorial
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A scholarship for a junior or senior with outstanding conducting or vocal performance skills. Selected by the Music Department Scholarship Committee. |
Emmon Sr. People First
A scholarship for a Pennsylvania resident who has financial need, at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and
community service; a letter describing community service involvement is needed.
Harland & Beverly Evans Family Scholarship
A scholarship given to a grad student who is at least PT and has at least a 3.0 GPA. Preference is given to a non-traditional student. General Scholarship Guidelines apply.
Ralph H. Evans Scholarship
A scholarship for a returning Business major from Tioga or Bradford County PA with at least a 3.25 GPA.
Maryon Farrer-Powell Award
A scholarship for a Dietetics major who shows demonstrated financial need. Academic success is determined by GPA.
Eileen Finn-Kuritz Dietetics & Nutrition Endowment
A scholarship for a Nutrition major who has shown academic success.
Gladys Frick-Weaver Nursing Excellence
An award for a senior Nursing major who has at least a 3.0 GPA.
Garrity Communications
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A scholarship for a student majoring in communications, who has earned at least 32 credits, has a 2.75 cumulative GPA and a 3.0 GPA in their major; must be active in departmental activities and/or service to the university and/or community. |
Oliver & Louise George Award
A scholarship for an African American Chemistry major who has demonstrated financial need and has obtained a 2.5 GPA. If no one meets the criteria, the student can be a Science major.
Ronald G. & Betty B. Goodwin Leadership Scholarship
A scholarship for a resident of PA or the Southern Tier of NY. Students must be involved in leadership activities at Mansfield University and have at least a 2.65 GPA.
Heaps & Neff endowment
A scholarship for a returning student who has excelled academically. General Scholarship Guidelines apply.
Hendricks '79 H2S Scholarship
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A scholarship for a student with demonstrated financial need with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. The recipient will have a measurable commitment to community service; preference will be given to students who show promise and potential as leaders on campus; students participating in athletics, band, chorus, or other student life programs may be eligible for this award. |
Human Resources Departmental
A scholarship based on both merit and need for a Psychology major who is emphasizing in Human Resource Management. The student must have at least a 3.0 GPA; applications available through the HR Office.
Hunsicker Scholarship
A scholarship for a male Education major who has a demonstrated financial need.
Keller
A book award for a sophomore, junior or senior majoring in Nutrition who is also an active participant in the Student Dietetics Association.
Kennedy/Cooper International
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A scholarship for a full time international student with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7; contributions to the campus community by participating in student organizations, activities, forums, or other community involvement projects is needed; preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need. |
Lee Music Education
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A scholarship for a full time student majoring in Music Education with a special interest in voice and/or piano and a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5; financial need is considered; a recommendation from your primary applied teacher is required along with a resume indicating an interest in teaching, e.g. camp counselor, church choir director, currently teaching private lessons, etc. |
Leiboff
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A scholarship for a student majoring in Communications who also demonstrates financial need and has at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. |
Sandra B. Linck Childcare Assistance Endowment
A stipend for the daycare center on campus. The student must have a child enrolled in the Sandra B. Linck Childcare Center and cannot be receiving any other scholarships from Mansfield University and be of half-time status.
Loeschke Leadership Memorial Scholarship
A scholarship created by the late Mansfield University President, Dr. Maravene Loeschke. The award is for a student who has at least a 3.0 GPA. Recipient must be a proven leader on campus and/or in the Mansfield community.
Donald E. & Elaine C. Lugg Endowment
A scholarship for students who reside in Knoxville, PA and who have shown academic success.
Mabe Memorial Scholarship
A book scholarship a student with a Women's Studies minor who demonstrates academic excellence and a commitment to promoting women and gender issues.
Manning Athletic Award
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A scholarship for a student who is either an MU basketball or baseball team player; recipient must be a senior of good character as demonstrated by such things as grades, community and/or campus involvement and conduct as a member of the MU basketball or baseball team and demonstrate financial need. |
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 non-traditional student from Tioga County.
Lawrence B. Mansfield Greek Book Award
Two book awards given to a fraternity member of both Sigma Tau Gamma and Sigma Alpha Epsilon; each with
the highest cumulative GPA's within.
Joseph Maresco Leadership Endowment
A scholarship created by former Vice-President of Student Affairs, Joseph Maresco, and his wife MaryAnn. The scholarship is for a student with a minimum 2.5 GPA, and who makes a contribution to activities that serve the University community.
Richard F. Mason Space & Science Endowment
Scholarships for graduating seniors majoring in Astronomy, Physics or Chemistry who plan on attending graduate school.
Mattis Memorial Athletic Scholarship
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A scholarship for a junior or senior student athlete in good standing on any of the MU athletic teams; good character as demonstrated by such things as academic performance, community involvement or campus involvement outside of your participation in a sport and positive leadership; demonstrated financial need is considered and preference given to members of the fellowship of christian athletes. |
Nancy Caverly Matylas Prutsman Scholarship
A scholarship for a returning student who has excelled academically; general scholarship guidelines apply.
McConnell Choral Award
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A scholarship for a full time, upper class female student with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA; must be a member of the concert choir. |
Mary McInroy-Sheffer Scholarship
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A scholarship for a student who has registered for student teaching for either the Fall or Spring of the 2017-18 academic year; minimum 3.0 GPA; student must present themselves in a manner that promotes respect and a positive image of teaching; student must write a position paper on the importance of character in the committed teacher and provide three letters of reference which speak to the student's character and commitment to teaching. |
Marilyn Melhuish Elementary Education Award
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A scholarship for a full-time student majoring in Elementary Education who has earned at least 64 credits with at least a 3.30 cumulative GPA; a sophomore award (minimum of 32 credits); financial need is considered; must submit a narrative describing his/her service and volunteer work and the reason for applying for this award. |
William Merryman Nursing Scholarship
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A scholarship for a student enrolled in the Nursing program with at least a 3.5 GPA; non-renewable. |
Ralph H. & Carol A. Meyer Endowment
Scholarships available to FT students with at least a 3.0 GPA who demonstrate financial need; preference given to sophomores; students must manifest promise or outstanding academic success.
Timothy & Christina Mulroy Award
A combination need and merit based $500 award for a Business major who is also a PA resident; preference given to a York County resident with potential to succeed.
Music Scholarship
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Scholarships for upper class students who have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and who have completed 32 credit hours. |
Dr. Ishrat Mustafa Scholarship
A scholarship for a female international student who has at least a 2.75 GPA and who has a demonstrated need; help for room and board costs.
Mildred Packard-Wright Scholarship
A scholarship for Math related majors. Preference is given to studnets who reside in the geographical areas listed in descending order: 1) Troy, PA 2) Canton, PA 3) Bradford County 4) MU's choice
D. Keith Palmer Scholarship
A scholarship for a student who has shown academic success.
Raymond Paskvan Endowment
A scholarship for a History major who has shown academic success.
Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union (PSECU)
Scholarships for students with at least a 3.0 GPA. Preference is given to students who are members of PSECU; general scholarship guidelines apply.
Phi Delta Kappa
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A scholarship for a student who graduated from an area high school in the following counties: Bradford, Lycoming, Potter, Sullivan, or Tioga, PA; must be enrolled in a teacher preparation program with at least 40 credits and a 3.0 cumulative GPA. |
Place Barnes Nursing
A scholarship for a Nursing student who has both need and at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Psychology Scholarship
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Two annual scholarships awarded to Psychology majors who demonstrate outstanding character, integrity, scholarship, and campus or community service; renewable for a second semester based on academic performance; must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. |
Pursell Educational Scholarship
A scholarship created by Rodney and Donna Pursell for a junior or senior who has obtained at least a 2.5 GPA; general scholarship guidelines apply. Preference given to a member of the sprint football team.
Mary A. & Robert H. Rodine Scholarship
Awards for full-time students who are from Lackawanna or Luzerne Counties; student must have at least a 3.0 GPA.
Ruck Music Award
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A scholarship for students who are instrumentalist, vocalist, keyboard, performance, or music education majors and have an overall GPA of at least 3.6; preference is given to a resident of Luzerne County, PA, then PA resident; must be a junior and a B in major applied instrument or voice and in all music theory and history courses; a reccomendation from major applied instrument or voice professor is required and must be active in service to the community through performance off campus, participation in service organizations and projects, community outreach, etc. (submitted to the Music Department Scholarship Committee). |
Elinor Schipbanker Scholarship
A scholarship for an Art major who has obtained academic success.
Seidel Scholarship
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A scholarship for a Psychology major in good standing with a GPA of at least 3.0; a student athlete playing men's or women's basketball, women's softball, or men's baseball preferred. |
Arthur B. & Martha Story Sharpe Scholarship
A scholarship for a Nutrition major started in memory of Arthur B. Sharpe and Martha Story Sharpe, both of whom attended Mansfield University. Students must reside in Clinton or Wyoming county PA.
Shirey-Cromley Yellow Ribbon Endowment
A merit based scholarship for a Veteran who has been honorably discharged with at least a 3.0 GPA.
Simonson-Price Book Award
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A scholarship for a sophomore student majoring in Elementary Education; a minimum 3.2 GPA is required and the student must have need; student's deportment should show a positive image of teaching and must be of exemplary character while exhibiting leadership qualities and participation in campus or community organizations. |
Slabey Award
A scholarship for a Computer Science major with at least a 2.7 cumulative GPA; financial need is considered.
Soufan Endowment
A scholarship for an international student with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA and demonstrated financial need. Established by alum Ali Soufan.
Richard Springman Memorial Scholarship
A need-based scholarship for a returning CJA major with at least a 2.5 GPA and evidence of community service.
Karen Starner-Jacobson Scholarship
Scholarship(s) honoring the memory of Karen Starner-Jacobson available to members of Delta Zeta Sorority
who have been sisters in good standing for at least one year. Successful applicants must be currently active
within the chapter with at least a 2.7 GPA and have successfully competed at least 64 credits by the end of the
spring 2017 semester.
Stebbins Voice Award
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A scholarship for a Music major created by the Mansfield Men's Chorus in honor of Carla Stebbins. |
Study Abroad (Mansfield Way) Scholarship
A scholarship for a student studying abroad. General scholarship guidelines apply.
Harold E. Terry Endowment
A scholarship for a junior or senior Geography, History, or Political Science major who has obtained at least a 3.0 GPA.
Thomas Scholarship
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A scholarship for a student majoring in nursing; must have financial need and at least a 2.75 GPA. |
Tioga County Commissioners First Responders Scholarship
Scholarships for Tioga County, PA residents who are also First Responders and majoring in Nursing, Criminal Justice Administration, Biology, Geography/Geology, Safety Management or Natural Gas Production; must have at least a 3.0 GPA and be an active volunteer firefighter or EMT.
Towers Memorial Scholarship
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A scholarship for a female Elementary or Special Education major who has at least a 3.0 GPA; students are selected based on service and commitment to teaching and must complete an application and essay about the concept of service and demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and community service. |
Tri-County/Claverack Rural Electric Cooperative Scholarship
A scholarship for a full-time student who is a member or dependent of the Tri-County/Claverack Cooperative and has financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA; applications must be submitted through the local Tri-County/Claverack office.
Dr. John D. Trimmer Scholarship
A scholarship established in 2007 by retired MU professor Theodore Slabey to honor his friend Dr. John D. Trimmer. Professor Slabey was a professor in the Business and Computer Science department at MU. Students must be non-traditional (25 years of age or greater), have demonstrated financial need and at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
University Senate Scholarship
A merit-based scholarship for a junior or senior with at least a 3.25 GPA who participates in extracurricular activities.
Valts Athletic Award
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A scholarship for a student athlete with financial need and at least a 2.0 GPA. |
Welch Business
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A scholarship for a Business major with at least a 3.0 GPA and demonstrated financial need. |
Gladys B. Young Memorial Scholarship
A merit-based scholarship for a Biology major who has at least a 3.5 GPA.
*This is not an all-inclusive list as we are continuing to work at finding monies for our students. In addition, a variety of scholarship opportunities may exist for specific majors directly through the department chairperson. Departmental Scholarships are available in:
- Geosciences
- Mathematics
- Nursing
- Philosophy
- Sociology/Anthropology
- Social Work
- Women's Studies