Federal School Code: 002314

Scholarships for Returning Students

A number of scholarships may be awarded to qualified students by SVSU departments in freshman, sophomore, junior or senior years. Students are encouraged to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid on an early basis for consideration of these awards. In addition to the FAFSA form, a separate application is required. Applications, are available on the forms page.

Hamza Ahmad Memorial Scholarship

Criteria

Undergraduate Returning
Full Time
Minimum Sophomore
Minimum overall 3.00 cumulative GPA
Minimum 3.50 cumulative GPA in Mathematics courses
Mathematics major

To apply contact Dr. John Mooningham, Professor of Mathematics, Science West Room 308, telephone (989) 964 4183.

Maynard D. & Goldie Bartha Allyn Scholarship Fund

Criteria

Undergraduate Returning
Full Time or Part Time
Preference to employees of MI Department of Social Services
BSW majors (or pre-majors)
Employed in or will practice in Child Welfare positions
Demonstrated capacity to continue growth in professional education
Commitment to Code of Ethics for SW profession
Show understanding of demands of Public Child Welfare professional
Demonstrated maturing interest in and commitment to Public Child
Welfare profession
Desired (but not essential) accumulative 3.00 GPA
Desired (but not essential) accumulative 3.25 GPA in required SW
courses
Financial need only if candidates are otherwise similarly qualified
If no eligible candidates, may consider students with no child welfare
exposure but demonstrate leadership, deep concern and commitment
to work with troubled children and parents

How to Apply

The College of Arts & Behavioral Sciences is located in Wickes Hall, Room
358, telephone (989) 964-4062.

Alumni Endowed Scholarship

Criteria

Returning or New Transfer Undergraduate
Junior or Senior
Minimum 3.00 GPA
Leadership
Character
Financial Need (May)
Enrollment requirement: Full time student

To apply, complete the Alumni Endowed Scholarship Application. For more information contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid is located in Wickes Hall Room 141, telephone (989) 964-4103. E-mail: financial-aid@svsu.edu.

Matt Barghahn Scholarship

Criteria

Undergraduate Returning
Full Time
Junior or Senior
Football team member
Minimum 3.00 GPA
Good Citizenship
Community Service
Leadership potential

The Athletic Department is located in Ryder Center, telephone
(989) 964-7300.

Bay Area Marine Dealers Association Golf Scholarship

Criteria

Undergraduate Returning
Undergraduate New
Full Time
Potential or active golf team member
Academic achievement
Character

The Athletic Department is located in Ryder Center, telephone
989-964-7300.

Shelly Berger Endowed Scholarship Fund

Criteria

New Undergraduate Transfer
Returning Undergraduate
Full Time
Minimum Junior
Accounting Major
Minimum 3.00 GPA
High level of extra-curricular involvement and/or employed to
finance higher education
Full time in junior year as scholarship recipient
Full time or part time in senior year as recipient

The College of Business and Management is located in Curtiss Hall Room
320, telephone (989) 964-4064.

Biology Chemistry Scholarship

Criteria

Returning Undergraduate
Full Time or Part Time
Sophomore
Completed Chemistry 111-112 lectures or equivalent with
minimum 3.00 GPA
Majors: Bio, Chem, Med-Tech, Pre-Dent, Bio-Chem, Bus-Chem,
Environmental Chem or Chemical Physics
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00

The College of Science, Engineering and Technology is located in Pioneer
Hall, telephone (989) 964-4144.

Jean E. Brown Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Education

Criteria

New Undergraduate Transfer
Returning Undergraduate
Full Time
Junior or Senior student
Admitted to the College of Education
Preference to Elementary Education major
Minimum 3.00 GPA
Resident of Bay, Midland or Saginaw County
Demonstrate ability or potential to contribute to the field of teaching

The College of Education is located in Education Building-North, Wing 275,
telephone (989) 964-7107. See the College of Education website for an application: www.svsu.edu/coe.

Martin and Emma Block Endowed Scholarship

Criteria

Undergraduate
Returning
Full Time
Admitted to Nursing Progrlam or Teacher Education Program
Minimum 3.00 GPA
Demonstrate ability or potential to contribute to the field of Nursing and Education

The College of Education is located in Education Building-North, Wing 275,
telephone (989) 964-7107. See College of Education website for application:
www.svsu.edu/coe.

Matthew Duncan Bronz Scholarship Fund

Criteria

Returning
Full Time
Resident of Bay, Midland, or Saginaw Counties
Minimum GPA of 2.5
Major in Pre-Special Educataion or Special Education

To apply, contact the College of Education located in the Education North Building, Wing 275,
telephone (989) 964-4057. See the COE website for the application: www.svsu.edu/coe.

Thomas H. Busch Memorial Golf Scholarship

Criteria

Undergraduate Returning
Undergraduate New
Full Time
Potential or active member of golf team
Character
Academic achievement

The Athletic Department is located in Ryder Center, telephone
(989) 964-7300.

Case Family Law & Finance Annual Scholarship

Criteria

New Undergraduate
Returning Undergraduate
Full Time or Part Time
Saginaw County resident
BBA/Finance major or BBA/Legal Studies minor
Minimum 3.00 GPA
Financial need (MAY BE) considered

The College of Business and Management is located in Curtiss Hall, Room
320, telephone (989) 964-4064.

Joyce Bangert Cook, R.N./M.S.H.A. Scholarship in Nursing

Criteria

Returning
Undergraduate
Full Time
Pre Nursing or Nursing major
Recipients will be selected in recognition of personal and academic achievements,
and their ability or potential to make a positive contribution to the field of nursing
Financial Need may be considered, but is not to be the primary determinate

To apply contact the Crystal M. Lange College of Health & Human Services, located in
the HHS Bldg Room H260, Telephone (989) 964-4145.

LeVoy Daniel Memorial Scholarship

Criteria

Undergraduate Returning
Undergraduate New
Full Time or Part Time
Valley State Employees Credit Union member/immediate
family member
Good standing with VSECU
Minimum 2.00 GPA
Application Required

To apply, complete a Private Scholarship Application. For more information contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid is located in Wickes Hall Room 141, telephone (989) 964-4103.
E-mail: financial-aid@svsu.edu.

Judith & Thomas Donahue Endowed Political Science Scholarship

Criteria

Undergraduate New
Returning Undergraduate
Full Time or Part Time
Minimum junior standing
Political Science or Public Administration major
Minimum 3.00 GPA

Contact the chairperson of the Political Science Department located in Brown
Hall, telephone (989) 964-7142 or 989 964-7022.

Dow Corning Employees Scholarship Fund

Criteria

Undergraduate
Returning
Full Time
College of Business & Management or Science, Engineering & Technology major
Minimum Sophomore
PREF Sophomore
Minimum 3.20 GPA
Financial Need (May)
Leadership/Character

How to Apply

For more information contact the College of Business & Management located in Curtiss Hall, Room 320, telephone (989) 964-4064 or the College of Science, Engineering & Technology located in Pioneer Hall, Room 236, telephone (989) 964-4144.

Dow Corning Public Service Scholarship

Criteria

Undergraduate
Returning
Full Time
Minimum 3.00 GPA
Minimum Sophomore
Demonstrted on-going commitment to public service, including but not limited
to leadership roles in service organization, extensive history of volunteer activities,
and/or completion of one or more internships in political and/or public service
institutions
Demonstrated ability or potential to make a positive contribution to his/her
community to continue public service

How to Apply

For more information contact John Kaczynski, Regional Education Center, EA 225
telephone (989) 964-7481.

Field Neurosciences Institute Scholarship for Neuroscience Nursing

Criteria

Undergraduate
Returning
Full Time or Part Time
Minimum GPA 3.00
Demonstrate ability or potential to contribute to field of Nursing in general and
neuroscience nursing in particular
Scholastic achievement
Demonstrated dedication to and professionalism in Nursing
Preference to candidates who have served as nurse externs or
as supportive nursing personnel in health care settings that provide care to people with neurological conditions

How to Apply

For more information contact the Dean's Office in the CML College of Health & Human Services, HSB 260, telephone (989) 964-4145.

Richard H., Alma W., and R. Scott Gilmore Endowed Scholarship

Criteria

Undergraduate Returning
Full Time
Member of SVSU Cheerleading Team
Minimum 3.00 GPA
Preference to on-campus residence students
Must maintain current record of community service activities
with preference to service in not-for-profit organizations affiliated with
United Way or the Junior League

The Athletic Department is located in Ryder Center, telephone
(989) 964-7300.

Grace Goetz Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund

Criteria

Undergraduate Returning
Undergraduate New
Full Time or Part Time
Minimum junior
Nursing major
Scholastic achievement
Personal achievement
Character
Leadership
PREF to licensed Practical nurses or those students who have
served in the role of a Nursing Assistant

The CML College of Health and Human Services located in HSB Building, Room 260, telephone (989) 964-4145.

Berner J. Gorden Organic Chemistry Scholarship

Criteria

Returning Undergraduate
Full Time
Must have completed Organic Chemistry Lecture 1 (Chem 230)
and Organic Chemistry Lab 1 (Chem 231) with individual grades
of B or better
May have minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00
Demonstrated potential for excellence in students study in the
field of Chemistry
Demonstrated ability and potential to contribute to the field of Chemistry

Contact full time Chemistry Faculty in Science East. Faculty Secretary
telephone number (989) 964-4484.

IEEE Endowed Engineering Scholarship

Criteria

Undergraduate Returning
Full Time
Engineering Major
Active member of IEEE Student Branch
Active participant in NE MI Section/IEEE
Minimum 3.00 GPA
Character
Leadership

The College of Science, Engineering and Technology is located in Pioneer
Hall Room 236, telephone (989) 964-4144.

Tim Inman Scholarship in Photography

Criteria

Returning
Undergraduate
Full Time
Minimum GPA 2.00
Demonstrated ability and potential to make a meaningful contribution
to the field of photography, photojournalism, and/or commercial/
editorial work
Preference to students pursuing a photography internship and/or registered
for or having successfully completed photography courses at the college level

To apply, contact the Chairperson of the Art Department. Call the Faculty Secretary in
the Arbury Fine Arts Department, Arbury Bldg. Room 103 or telephone (989) 964-4159.

Walter T. James Memorial Scholarship

Criteria

Undergraduate
Returning
Minimum 3.0 Cum GPA
New Freshman
HSGPA Minimum 3.0
Preference Sociology, Social Work or Criminal Justice Majors
Community Service
Extra Curricular Activity
Character and Leadership
Must maintain 3.0 GPA after Fall Semester to be eligible for Winter Semester award

To apply, complete the SVSU Private Scholarship Application for Returning Students, or the
SVSU Private Scholarship Application for (New Freshman) First Time in College.

Jason Liddell Scholarship

Criteria

Undergraduate Returning
Full Time
Football team member
Junior or Senior
Minimum 3.25 GPA
Good citizenship
Community service
Leadership potential

The Athletic Department is located in Ryder Center, telephone
(989) 964-7300.

Theresa A. Lundsted Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Criteria

Undergraduate Returning
Full Time
Admitted to College of Education
Preference to Elementary Education major
Significant financial need (e.g., $1,000)
Resident of and graduated from a Thumb region high school
Minimum GPA of 3.00
Demonstrate potential to serve as a highly effective leader

The College of Education of located in Education Building-North
Wing 275, telephone (989) 964-7107.

Francis X. MacKenna Endowed Chemistry Student Research Fund

Criteria

Undergraduate Returning
Full Time
Chemistry major
Minimum 2.50 ACC GPA
Minimum 3.00 Chemistry ACC GPA
Must have completed Organic Chemistry and Lab (Chem 230 and
Chem 231)
Enrolled in or have completed Analytical Chemistry (Chem 313)
Recipient must be enrolled full-time for two or three semesters,
either Fall or Winter or Spring/Summer (combined)

The College of Science, Engineering and Technology is located in Pioneer
Hall Room 236, telephone (989) 964-4144.

Michael and Megan Major Military Service Scholarship

Criteria

Undergraduate Returning
Ful Time
Must be a military member or dependent of a military member
Minimum GPA 3.0
Preference will be given to actively drilling members of any branch of the ready reserves (Navy Reserve, Amy/Air National Guard, Amy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve)

To apply contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, Wickes Hall, Room 141, telephone (989)964-4103.

Meijer Higher Standards Student-Athlete Degree Completion Scholarship

Criteria

Undergraduate Returning
Full Time
Be student athletes who have exhausted eligibility at SVSU, an active NCAA Division II member institution, within the past calendar year
Cumulative GPA 3.0
Earned 60 hours of SVSU credit (transfer credits not to be counted to reach 60) and be within 32 semester hours of graduation
Must be a resident of Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, or Indiana
Demonstrated campus and/or community involvement
Be within their first ten semesters of full-time collegiate attendance
Preference will be given to those who are key starters or reserves, All-GLIAC, Regional, or All American award winners

To apply contact the SVSU Foundation Office, Wickes Hall, Room 398, telephone (989) 964-4052

Trisha Muladore and Covenant Nursing Endowment Scholarship

Criteria

Undergraduate Returning
Full Time
Admitted to the Nursing Program
Minimum cumulative GPA 3.0
Financial Need
Must demonstrate the ability and potential to make a positive contribution to the field of Nursing
Must demonstrate a commitment ot service in their community and/or the University community

To apply contact the CML College of Health & Human Services, HSB Building Room 260, telephone (989) 964-4145.

National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM) Saginaw Valley Chapter Scholarship

Criteria

Undergraduate Returning
Full Time or Part Time
Junior or Senior
College of Business and Management Major
Minimum 3.00 GPA
Demonstrated Leadership

The College of Business and Management is located in Curtiss Hall, Room
320, telephone (989) 964-4064.

Ruth and A.R. O'Connor Memorial Endowed Golf Scholarship Fund

Criteria

Undergraduate
Returning or New
Full Time
Golf Team Member or Freshman Recruited for Golf Program
Preference to Saginaw County Residents
Potential or Demonstrated Ability to Contribute to Success of the Golf Program

How to Apply

For more information contact the Athletic Department located in the Ryder Center, telephone (989) 964-7306.

James E. O'Neill, Jr. Scholarship

Criteria

Undergraduate Returning
Undergraduate New
Full Time
Baseball, golf, softball or tennis student athlete
Male or female
PREF FTICs
Scholastic achievement
Leadership potential
Good citizenship
PREF Saginaw County resident

For more information contact the Athletic Department is located in Ryder Center, telephone
(989) 964-7300.

Patricia Orr Endowed Business Scholarship for Women

Criteria

Undergraduate Returning
Full Time
Resident of Bay County
Junior or Senior
Cum GPA 3.0 or higher
Financial Need

To apply contact the SVSU Foundation Office located in Wickes Hall, Room 398, telephone (989) 964-4052.

Royal Foundation

Criteria

Undergraduate Returning
Full Time
Accepted to Clinical Nursing Program
Scholastic Achievement
Character
Leadership

The College of CML College of Health & Human Services, located in
HSB Building, Room 260, telephone (989) 964-4145.

Saginaw Enterprise Entrepreneurship Endowment Scholarship

Criteria

Returning Undergraduate
Full Time
Minimum Junior Standing
Major within SET or CBM
Minimum cumulative GPA 2.50
Recipient must complete Program Scholarship Application and Include One Page Essay On How Entrepreneurship Plays a Role in Their Career Goals

How to Apply

For more information contact the College of Business & Management, located in Curtiss Hall, Room 320, telephone (989) 964-4064 or the College of Science, Engineering & Technology, located in Pioneer Hall, Room 236, telephone (989) 964-4144.

Sebastian & Ida Ramet Scholarship for the Study of Foreign Languages

Criteria

Returning Undergraduate
Full Time
Minimum Cum GPA 3.0
Demonstrate potential for successful ongoing study of and fluency in a foreign language
Preference to students with a major or minor in Modern Foreign Languages

How to Apply

For more information contact the Office of International Programs, located in Wickes Hall, Room 260, telephone (989) 964-4488

Jeffrey Sexsmith Memorial Scholarship

Criteria

Undergraduate Returning
Undergraduate New
Full Time
SVSU golf team participant/potential participant
Character

The Athletic Department is located in Ryder Center, telephone
(989) 964-7300.

Gerald I. and Olena Smith Community Service Endowed Scholarship

Criteria

Undergraduate Returning
Full Time
Michigan Resident
Minimum GPA 3.0
Financial Need
Have performed community service such as the Peace Corps, military, or volunteered a significant number of hours with local community
Pursue an academic degree with intent of continuing community service

To apply, contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, Wickes Hall, Room 141, telephone (989) 964-4103.

Student Association Student Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship

Criteria

Undergraduate Returning
Full Time
Minimum 2.75 GPA
Enrolled full-time at SVSU for at least one academic year
Complete Student Association Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship
Application Form
Submit an application (with two letters of recommendation) to
Student Association

The Office of Student Association is located in Curtiss Hall, Room
124, telephone (989) 964-4232.

SVSU Endowed Science Research Scholarship

Criteria

Undergraduate Returning
Full Time or Part Time
Minimum 2.50 GPA in major field of study
Enrolled in one of: Biol 499, Chem 495, Mech Engr 497,
EI Engl 497, Physics 497
In addition to above criteria, selection based on following
criteria order: Candidate with most credits completed in
respective department, highest accumulative GPA, approval
of respective department faculty

The Office of Science, Engineering and Technology is located in Pioneer
Hall Room 236, telephone (989) 964-4144.

SVSU Faculty Association Endowed Scholarship

Criteria

Undergraduate Returning
Graduate New and Returning
Full Time or Part Time
Minimum 15 credits completed at SVSU
Minimum 3.25 GPA
Financial need only if other criteria are satisfied
Must pursue a project with faculty mentor

To apply, complete the SVSU Faculty Association Endowed Scholarship Application. Application forms are also available from the Faculty Secretary in Curtiss Hall, Room 300, telephone (989) 964-4235. Ask your favorite faculty member if they have a project to share with you. Don't miss this opportunity.

SVSU Health Professional Alumni Endowed Scholarship

Criteria

Undergraduate Returning
Full Time
Minimum Junior
Minimum GPA 3.25 or higher
Major in the College of Health & Human Services or
Major in the College of Science, Engineering & Technology with a curriculum designed
for preparation for entry into dental or medical school (Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental)
Must be residents of Arenac, Bay, Huron, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac, or Tuscola Counties
Must demonstrate the ability or potential to become regional leaders in the health and human services professions.

The CML College of HHS is located in HSB Building,Room 260, telephone (989) 964-4145. See the College of HHS website for an application.

Abou Traore Student Scholarship

Criteria

Undergraduate Returning
Full Time
Degree program student
Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA
Preference consideration (in priority order)
- Students from West African countries
- Students from any region of Africa
- All other students (including the USA)
Demonstrated commitment ot campus and/or community involvement
Demonstrated potential to make a continuing meaningful contribution to their
community in the service of others following graduation from SVSU
Submit essay specific plans for after graduation to improve the quality of
life for others in the world

To apply, complete the Abou Traore Student Scholarship Application.

USWA Local 12075 Annual Scholarship for Health Care

Criteria

Undergraduate
Returning
Full time
Pre OT, OT, Nursing (only admitted students to Nursing Program) or Health Sciences major
Minimum ACC GPA of 2.50
Minimum Sophomore
Demonstrate potential or ability to make a positive contribution to the health care field

Contact the CML College of Health & Human Services, HSB Building, Room 260,
telephone (989) 964-4145.

USWA Local 12075 Annual Scholarship in Human Services

Criteria

Undergraduate
Returning
Full time
Social Work, Criminal Justice or Public Administration (Political Science) major
Minimum Sophomore
Minimum ACC GPA of 2.50
Financial Need
Demonstrate potential or ability to make positive contribution
to chosen field

Contact the Office of Arts & Behavioral Sciences, Wickes Hall, Room 358, telephone
(989) 964-7111.

Mary C. Walker Nursing Scholarship

Criteria

Undergraduate Returning
Full Time or Part Time
Minimum: Completed 3rd semester of Clinical Nursing Program
Scholastic achievement or character and leadership
Holistic attitude toward nursing
Good rapport with patients

The CML College of Health and Human Services located in HSB Building, Room 260, telephone (989) 964-4145.

Margaret A. Warner Scholarship for Healthcare Education

Criteria

Returning
Full Time
Undergraduate Minimum Sophomore
Minimum GPA 2.75
Pre-nursing, pre-OT, OT, Nursing, Pre-PT, PT or other health science majors
Employee of Tendercare Health Center of Frankenmuth

To apply contact the CML College of Health & Human Services, HSB Building, Room 260 or
telephone (989) 964-4145.

Richard Burdette White Memorial Scholarship

Criteria

Undergraduate Returning
Undergraduate New
Full Time
Golf team participant/potential participant
Character

The Athletic Department is located in Ryder Center, telephone
(989) 964-7300.

W. Leslie Whittaker Memorial Scholarship

Criteria

Undergraduate Returning
Full Time
Completed at least 24 credit hours of college coursework, including the basic skills requirements
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Preference to students who have experience with or are planning to work with young people in the basic literacy skills or reading and writing

To apply contact the Chairperson of the English Department, Faculty Secretary, telephone (989) 964-4484.

Russell C. Will Memorial Scholarship

Criteria

Undergraduate
Returning
Full Time
Computer Science or Computer Information Systems Major
Minimum Cumulative GPA 3.00
Preference (in rank order)
1. Graduate of Midland High School
2. Graduate of any High School Within Saginaw, Bay or Midland Counties

How to Apply

For more information contact the College of Science, Engineering and Technology located in Pioneer Hall Room P236, telephone (989) 964-4144.

G. James Williams Scholarship in Nursing and Teacher Education

Criteria

Undergraduate Returning
Full Time
Must be accepted into either the BSN (Nursing) or Teacher Education programs
Must not be recipients of the President's, Dean's or Cardinal Grant scholarships

To apply contact the CML College of Health and Human Services, located in the HSB Building.
Room 260, telephone (989) 964-4145.

Ann L Wintermyer Memorial Endowed Nursing Scholarship

Criteria

Returning Undergraduate
Full Time
Admitted to Nursing Program
Minimum Cum GPA 3.00
Financial Need

How to Apply

For more information contact the CML College of Health and Human Services located in HSB Building, Room 260, telephone (989) 964-4145.

Yeo and Yeo Scholarship

Criteria

Undergraduate Returning
Full Time
Senior
Minimum 3.25 GPA (Accum)
Accounting Major
Recipient must indicate intent to enter CPA profession upon graduation

The College of Business and Management is located in Curtiss Hall, Room
320, telephone (989) 964-4064.

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