AAL Lutheran Campus Scholarship
Established in 1993 with a gift from Mr. Wahl, this scholarship provides financial assistance to a Wittenberg
African Medical Scholarship This full tuition scholarship is offered to deserving students who are committed to serving in Lutheran hospitals in Africa
after completing their Wittenberg pre-medical education followed by medical school in the United States or abroad.
This endowed scholarship was established by Tim Clark, Brad Hambrick, Amy Henry and Tom Paulsen, representing co-workers and friends of Randy Albert. Randy, an employee of the Wittenberg University Physical Plant, died unexpectedly on March 6, 2003, the 14th anniversary of his employment with the University. Randy was an avid sports fan, participating in all aspects of baseball programs in the local community. This award memorializing Randy shall be made to a student demonstrating financial need, and who has completed the freshman year and is engaged in the Wittenberg baseball or softball programs. The recipient is to be from Clark, Champaign, Madison, Miami or Greene County; however, preference shall be given to a student from Clark County.
Dr. & Mrs. William Allison Scholarship
Dr. and Mrs. William J. Allison of Springfield, Ohio, established this award to be given to a qualified junior or senior pre-medical student from
Clark County based on both merit and need.
Elizabeth Allison Scholarship
Gifts honoring Mrs. Elizabeth Spielman Allison of Houston, Texas, provide scholarships for worthy students.
Allison Scholarship
A bequest in 1975 from the estate of Mrs. Grace Allison, '32, of London, Ohio, was designated to establish a scholarship
fund. The income each year is to be used to assist needy students from Madison, County, Ohio.
This award is made from a fund created by Chi Chapter and the Springfield Alumnae Association of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority in order to give recognition to a female Greek student who best exemplifies characteristics consistent with the ideals and goals of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. The recipient must be a junior who has demonstrated good scholarship, leadership, excellent moral character, and significant involvement in the activities of her chapter house and the campus. Applicants are nominated by their respective sororities.
Prior to 1999 this scholarship was called Alpha Delta Pi Achievement Award.
Lenore H. Anderson Scholarship
A bequest in 1985 by Mrs. Lenore H. Anderson, of Springfield,
Ohio the widow of the Rev. Anton L. Anderson, established
this scholarship fund for students preparing for full-time
service or ministry in the Lutheran Church of America.
James N. Andrews Scholarship
A fund in the memory of Mr. James N. Andrews has been
established. Andrews Scholars are management or
economics majors who demonstrate academic ability, reflect
probable success in a business career, and show
financial need.
Alida Atwell-Smith Trust
These scholarships were established in 1958 through a
bequest made by Mrs. Alida Atwell-Smith of Massillon, Ohio,
in memory of her parents, Albert and Nancy Nettleton Beuter.
Income from this fund is used to provide scholarships in
brass, composition, organ, percussion, piano, strings, voice,
and woodwinds for applicants for admission to the Department of Music.
Baden Scholarship
The University shall make available from the Fund annual undergraduate scholarship
awards of up
to $500 per student per year, regardless of class year; however, the total
award distribution from the
scholarship fund may not exceed $1,500.00 per year. The recipient(s) may
be a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior. Each recipient shall be eligible
for up to four consecutive years of such undergraduate scholarship awards,
provided such recipient complies with the standards established by the
University’s Office of Financial Aid . It is the hope of the donors
that their children or lineal descendents will supplement the income from
the Fund in order to maintain the sums necessary to assure continuation
of the undergraduate scholarship awards previously granted.
Floyd Barger Scholarship
A bequest from Mr. Floyd Barger, '27, of Garden City, New
York, established this fund in 1977. The income is to be used
to support students, with preference to those who express an
interest in journalism.
Bob and Ruth Bayley Scholarship
This scholarship was funded through a generous gift from
Robert G. and Ruth K. Bayley of Springfield, Ohio, to provide
financial assistance to entering and/or current students at
Wittenberg University. It is to be awarded by the Financial Aid
Office to students with deserving
achievements.
Beaver Scholarship
Memorial gifts by his widow, Mrs. Mary Beaver, of Springfield,
Ohio, and friends established a scholarship in biology in
honor of Dr. William C. Beaver, who taught biology at
Wittenberg from 1923 to 1965.
Karl F. Begard Scholarship
A gift established this scholarship fund in honor of Mr. Karl
Begard of Germantown, Ohio.
W. Belleman Business Scholarship
Established in 1960 through the generosity of Mr. Warren R.
Belleman, of Dayton, Ohio, this fund provides one or more
scholarships for worthy students majoring in management. An
additional fund started in 1969 provides assistance for
students from underprivileged families.
Belles Family Scholarship
This endowment fund was created in 1998 in honor of the
family of A. Gilbert Belles '62, of Macomb, Illinois, to provide
financial assistance to deserving students.
Jan Bender Scholarship
This fund was established in 1995 in memory of Dr. Jan O.
Bender (1909-1994), internationally recognized Lutheran
composer and musician, who was a Professor of Music at
Wittenberg from 1965-1976. The award recipient, selected by
Music Department faculty, is a senior music student in
recognition of outstanding academic and musical
J. Bindley Memorial Scholarship
Funded with contributions from Dr. Joe H. Bindley, Professor
Emeritus of Political Science, the endowment is created to
honor students by affording financial assistance to those
junior and senior political science majors who
exhibit high levels of leadership and scholarship while
pursuing courses of study toward law school or to those
demonstrating an interest in American politics.
Richard C. Bittenbender Memorial Scholarship Fund
Gifts in 1979 established a fund as a memorial to Mr. Richard
C. Bittenbender Sr. '40 of Northbrook, Illinois. It provides
scholarships for seniors and juniors majoring in management
or economics.
Anonymous Blind Student Scholarship
An anonymous gift in 1981 created a fund to provide
scholarships for blind students.
Rev. John F. Booher Scholarship
In 1966 a bequest from the estate of Charles D. Booher of
Wooster, Ohio, established this fund as a memorial to his
father, the Rev. John F. Booher, to provide for ministerial
students.
Bullock Family Scholarship
Initial gifts in 1979 created a fund to honor members of the Mr.
Joseph C. Bullock family who have attended Wittenberg.
Dr. Norman R. Burns Endowed Scholarship Fund
Funded through a generous gift in 1997 by Constance Burns,
Falls Church, Virginia, in loving memory of her late husband,
Dr. Norman Burns, '27, '62H, this fund provides financial
assistance to current students at Wittenberg.
Victor W. Carpenter Memorial Scholarship
Gifts from Mrs. Sara Carpenter, '77H, established this fund to
honor the memory of her husband, Victor W. Carpenter, '30, by
providing scholarships and/or loans for students at
Wittenberg from the greater Middletown, Ohio area. This fund
is administered by the Middletown Community Foundation.
Victor & Sara Carpenter Scholarship
Gifts from Mr. Victor W. Carpenter, '30, and Mrs. Sara M.
Carpenter, '77H, of Mason, Ohio, have developed this
scholarship fund.
Caton Brothers Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1999 by a generous gift
from Richard B. Caton, '41, in memory of his brothers, Robert
B. Caton, '42, and Donald R. Caton, '50, and in the name of
the three Caton brothers, Robert, Donald, and Richard. It is to
provide financial assistance to entering or
current students at Wittenberg.
Paul Celms Memorial Award
Gifts from friends and family of Paul T. Celms, Springfield,
Ohio, in 1988 established this fund in his memory to benefit
students of guitar with annual awards.
Mr. & Mrs Michael H. Chakeres Family Scholarship
Funded with generous contributions from Mr. and Mrs. Michael
H. Chakeres, this endowment provides financial assistance
to qualified entering and current Wittenberg students.
Preference will be given to juniors or seniors who are
majoring in some aspect of the performing arts
(theatre, fine arts, music) or business majors interested in
pursuing entertainment-related careers. Scholarship
recipients will also have an opportunity for an internship with
the Chakeres Theatres.
Chemistry Department Endowed Scholarship
A gift in 1990 by an anonymous donor established this
endowment fund for chemistry majors and other deserving
students on the basis of both ability and need.
Broadwell Chinn Endowed Achievement Award
Presented to an outstanding African-American student, the
Broadwell Chinn Award was endowed with a generous gift
from Dr. George D. and E. Gertrude Holmes Wilson, both
descendants of Chinn, who made history at Wittenberg as the
first African-American to be admitted.
James R. Clarke Scholarship
This fund was established in 1948 by Mr. James R. Clarke,
'14, of Columbus, Ohio. It provides an annual income for the
aid of worthy students.
Class of 1877 Prize
Endowment funds for scholarships have been established by
the following graduating classes: 1877, 1961, 1980, 1983,
and 1984.
Class of 1961 Scholarship
Endowment funds for scholarships have been established by
the following graduating classes: 1877, 1961, 1980, 1983,
and 1984.
Class of 1980 - Denise L Calvert Leadership Award
Endowment funds for scholarships have been established by
the following graduating classes: 1877, 1961, 1980, 1983,
and 1984.
Class of 1983 Scholarship
Endowment funds for scholarships have been established by
the following graduating classes: 1877, 1961, 1980, 1983,
and 1984.
Class of 1984 Scholarship
Endowment funds for scholarships have been established by
the following graduating classes: 1877, 1961, 1980, 1983,
and 1984.
Cleveland Lutheran Veterans Club Scholarship
The C.L.V.C. presents this grant to a Lutheran student from
the Cleveland, Ohio, area enrolled at Wittenberg. Special
consideration will be given to deaf students.
Commercial Shearing Scholarship
An initial gift in 1981 from Commercial Shearing Foundation,
Youngstown, Ohio, established a fund which produces
income for annual scholarships to students in management,
economics, or international studies.
Conn Fellowship Fund
Funded through a generous gift in 1990 from Mrs. William C.
Zimmerman, this annual fellowship honors and supports
worthy women students who augment their educational
experience through employment opportunities on campus.
Preference is given to women from single-parent
families who wish to work in Thomas Library.
Patricial Corbett Scholarship
A gift in 1973 from the Corbett Foundation, Youngstown, Ohio,
provided the principal for a fund which produces income for
scholarships for students of music.
Mr. & Mrs. M. Crooks Scholarship
In 1956 an endowment fund was established for the
education of underprivileged men for the ministry as a
memorial to Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell G. Crooks.
Crotty Family Scholarship
A gift in 1984 from Mr. Wayne E. Crotty, '35, of Wyoming,
Ohio, created a scholarship fund for students willing to
pursue independent study or course work on Catholicism. An
additional contribution to the fund was made by the Crotty
family in honor of Mr. and Mrs. James Olson.
Lester C. Crowl Creativity Award
The English Department Creativity Award was renamed the
Lester C. Crowl Creativity Award in honor of the Director of
Development at Wittenberg from 1965-1972. The $200 award
is given to the junior or senior English major who submits the
best portfolio of creative work.
Mary Lou Culp Scholarship
Miss Culp, '31, former Wittenberg admission officer, funded
this endowment to honor Wittenberg students by affording
financial assistance to those juniors and seniors who exhibit
the highest levels of enthusiasm, effort, and academic
achievement.
Ralph Davis Endowed Scholarship
Established with funds from the friends and family of Mr.
Ralph Davis, this scholarship offers financial assistance to
needy students.
The Dominic E. and Alyce G. De Marco Scholarship for Academic Excellence and Distinguished Service to Those Living on the Margins of Society
Established with funds by a generous gift from David Gerard De Marco, S.J., M.D., Peter E. De Marco, Esq., Paul M. De Marco, Esq., and Andrew D. De Marco, M.D., in thanksgiving to God for and in honor of their parents, Dominic E. and Alyce G. De Marco, this endowed scholarship is created to provide financial assistance to students at Wittenberg University. The student recipient will have a grade point average of at least 3.5 and will have demonstrated-and will continue to demonstrate-a commitment to serving those persons who live on the margins of our society, including the sick, the materially poor, the displaced, the homeless, and the elderly.
Dr. C. Joseph DeLor Scholarship
Earnings from a fund established in 1971 by Dr. Stanley M.
Hanley, '23, and Mrs. Hanley of Honolulu, Hawaii, provide
scholarships honoring Dr. C. Joseph DeLor of Columbus,
Ohio. The scholarships are awarded to outstanding biology
students who have need and who are headed for
careers in medicine or biological science.
Hildred C. Derby Endowed Scholarship
The endowment was created by a generous gift from Mr.
Wallene R. Derby, '34, in memory of his wife, Mrs. Hildred
Chester Derby, to provide financial assistance to Wittenberg
students.
Dorothy E. and Judge Glenn Detling Endowed Scholarship
This award commemorates the long-standing relationship
between Judge Glenn E. Detling and Wittenberg University
and honors Mrs. Dorothy E. Detling by annually providing
financial assistance to students intending to enter the legal
or teaching professions. Recipients are male students from
Clark County, Ohio, or the Ansonia, Ohio, School District,
Darke County.
Heimtraut Dietrich Scholarship
Gifts by family and friends created this fund in 1980 as a
memorial to Dean Heimtraut Dietrich, who served Wittenberg
from 1958 to 1980. The income provides scholarships for
international students preparing for
church work.
Dove Scholarship
This scholarship was created by James T. Dove, M.D. and
Richard Allen Dove to provide a one-half tuition scholarship to
a pre-med student and a pre-law student who have junior
standing at Wittenberg and a minimum 3.25 grade point
average. The scholarship will remain with the recipients for
two years if they are eligible.
Dr. Barbara B. Dreher Endowed Scholarship
Funded through a generous gift in 1997 by Mrs. John F.
(Barbara) Dreher, New Carlisle, Ohio, this endowment
provides financial assistance to senior female science
majors at Wittenberg University who are interested in a
medical career.
The Rev. Dr. Edwin L and Jane Bills Ehlers Scholarship
In appreciation for the excellent education which they and their children
received at Wittenberg this endowment was established by the Rev. Dr.
Edwin L. Ehlers, '51, former president of the New Jersey Synod, Lutheran
Church in America, and his wife, Jane Bills Ehlers, '52. The award is
for an entering freshman who is a child of an ordained Lutheran pastor. The scholarship may be renewed for an additional three years while the student remains in good standing at Wittenberg.
Alice Ephraimson-Abt Scholarship
This fund was established in 1984 in memory of Alice
Ephraimson-Abt, a 1983 East Asian Studies graduate killed
in the crash of Korean Airlines Flight 007. Ms.
Ephraimson-Abt's family has designated that income from the
memorial fund be used for scholarships for students
majoring in East
Asian Studies.
Margaret S. Ermarth Award
Through the fund established to honor Dr. Margaret S.
Ermarth, professor of history from 1953 until her retirement in
1974, an annual award is made to an outstanding senior
majoring in history.
Farmers Insurance Group Scholarship
These scholarships were established to provide tuition
assistance for students in the fields of insurance,
mathematics, business administration, personnel, and other
areas related to the insurance industry.
Kurt J. Fickert Award
This award is presented to an outstanding junior or senior
majoring in foreign languages and literatures who possesses
those qualities exemplified by Professor Fickert during his
more than 30 years of service to the university: an
understanding of and commitment to the humanistic values
fostered by an education in the liberal arts, a lively interest in
intellectual endeavor and achievement, and plans for a career
that will enrich the lives of others.
John & Ann Field Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1999 by Mr. and Mrs.
John E. Field through the Longford Limited Partnership to
provide financial assistance to first-year students from
Catholic Central High School, Springfield, Ohio. In the event
that there are no first-year students from that school,
the scholarship should be made available to first-year
students from Clark County (Ohio).
Evelyn Figley Scholarship Fund
This award was funded through a generous gift in loving
memory of Evelyn Figley by her husband, Reverend Harold L.
Figley of Englewood, Ohio, in 1997. It provides financial
assistance to qualified students at Wittenberg who are
interested in learning to play the organ. Preference is given to
students with plans to pursue a career in music ministry.
George Fisher Scholarship
Funded through a contribution from the estate of Dr. Fisher,
'61, the endowment is created to give a lasting tribute to his
memory. Dr. Fisher's strong commitment to Wittenberg and
his belief in the young men and women who compete
athletically on its campus will be perpetually remembered
through this fund. Awards will be made on the basis of
financial need to students who participate in athletics.
Virginia Ellis Franta Fund
Funded through a gift by Virginia Ellis Franta, Greenville,
Delaware, in 1997, this award provides financial assistance
for student or faculty chemistry research.
Stephen F. Gaier Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This endowed scholarship was established by Brian Ballenger '81, Todd Cooperider '81 Michael Greitzer '81, Doug Holthus '82, Mark Phillips '81, and Jeff Spetrino '81, representing family, friends, and Lambda Chi Alpha brothers of Stephen F. Gaier, to provide financial assistance to students at Wittenberg. The intended purpose of the scholarships is to assist deserving students, giving consideration to Pre-Med majors who have a leadership interest in their Greek organization.
Gard Scholarship
A generous gift from Mr. Orin P. Gard, '31, and his wife, Mrs.
Lavurn H. Gard, Pemberville, Ohio, funded this scholarship in
1999 to provide financial assistance to current students at
Wittenberg.
Wallace I. Gates Scholarship
Funded with generous contributions from Mr. and Mrs. Lee K.
Francis and administered by the Scottish Rite Foundation of
Georgia, Inc., this fund gives financial assistance to students
who exhibit those qualities consistent
with the mission of Wittenberg University.
Edwin H. Jr. & Margaret B. Gaylord Endowed Scholarship
Funded with generous contributions from Dr. Edwin H.
Gaylord, Jr., '24, and in memory of Margaret Ball Gaylord '25, this endowment was created in 1991 to
give financial assistance annually to qualified students at
Wittenberg.
J. E. & Mary Gelsanliter Scholarship
Created with a gift through the estate of George S. Gelsanliter,
this scholarship benefits students nominated by the Galion,
Ohio, public school district who have high academic
standards and require financial assistance
to attend Wittenberg.
Louise M. Gerdon Scholarship
A gift in 1983 and a bequest by Mrs. Louise M. Gerdom of Fort
Wayne, Indiana, initiated a fund which provides scholarships
for students preparing for full-time church vocations.
Allan R. Gibson Memorial Scholarship
Mr. Nelson C. Gibson and Mrs. Elsie M. Gibson of Buffalo,
New York, established in 1964 an endowment as a memorial
to their son, Allan R. Gibson, '52. The income is used for
financial assistance for students who have indicated full-time
service in the church as their lifetime career objective.
Paul K. Glascoe Endowment Award for Chem. Research
This award, in honor of Professor Emeritus Paul K. Glasoe, is
a stipend to support a chemistry major performing summer
research at Wittenberg under the direction of a chemistry
faculty member.
Gobel Scholarship
The residue of annuities from Charles E., Elsie L., and Irma
B. Gobel of Columbus, Ohio provides the principal of a fund
for scholarships for worthy students who are graduates of the
high school serving the Roseville, Ohio, area. Preference is
given to ministerial students.
Godfrey Scholarship
A gift established this scholarship fund in 1968 in honor of
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest R. Godfrey of Columbus, Ohio. It benefits
students who have unusually severe need.
Dr. William I and Carol Goettman Endowed Pre-Medical Student Award
The Goettman Pre-medical Student Award shall be awarded to an outstanding scholar athlete who has successfully completed a pre-medical course of study at Wittenberg with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, who has been accepted to and/or is enrolled in medical school, and who while an undergraduate has participated in intercollegiate athletics. The award shall be made during the final semester of the student's undergraduate education and after the final season of his/her athletic eligibility as required by NCAA Division III.
John M. Gower Scholarship
A bequest from Mr. John M. Gower of Springfield, Ohio, in
1979 left a fund, which produces income for scholarships.
E. Paul Greenwalt Memorial Scholarship
Mrs. Margaret McClenehan Greenawalt of Springfield, Ohio,
left a gift in 1980 for a scholarship fund in memory of her late
husband.
James T. Gregory Chemistry Award
The award is given to the junior or senior chemistry student
most likely to succeed in chemical research.
Mr. & Mrs. E. Griffin Scholarship
Funded with generous contributions from Mr. and Mrs. Edwin
M. Griffin, the endowment is created to help students who
meet the general requirements for scholarship aid from the
University and are willing to pledge repayment of the
scholarship if circumstances permit.
Groff Family Scholarship
A gift in 1983 from Mrs. Emily M. Groff of Springfield, Ohio,
created this fund in memory of her husband, J. Robert Groff.
James M. Grunder Scholarship
Mrs. Ethel W. Grunder of Troy, Ohio, left resources upon her
death in 1975 to establish a scholarship fund in honor of her
late husband to provide grants to worthy high school
graduates from Troy, Ohio.
The Eugene and Janet Hedrick Haberman Edndowed Scholarship Fund
The University's established Guidelines and Procedures for Financial Aid shall apply in the selection of the one or more students who receive Eugene and Janet Hedrick Haberman Endowed Scholarships. The intended purpose of the scholarships is to provide need-based assistance to sophomores, juniors or seniors who are making satisfactory progress toward graduation, regardless of GPA.
Richard C. Hagelberger Endowed Scholarship
A generous gift from Mrs. Henrietta Gomez established this
fund in loving memory of her brother, Richard C. Hagelberger,
who served as Associate Professor of Art from 1969 to 1985.
It provides financial assistance to
deserving students at Wittenberg. Preference will be given to
students seeking a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a
concentration in art history and, second, to students seeking
a BFA with a concentration in studio art.
Hamma Scholarship
An endowment fund established by the Ohio Synod of the
Lutheran Church in America provides income to be used for
scholarships for members of congregations of the ELCA who
are students preparing for the Lutheran ministry.
Ronald T. and Dagmar Hammond Endowed Scholarship
This endowed scholarship is created by Dr. and Mrs. Heinrich R. Falk to provide financial assistance to deserving students who have demonstrated interest and ability in the Wittenberg University Theatre department. The scholarship is in memory of Ronald T. and Dagmar Hammond. Ronald T. Hammond was professor of theatre at Wittenberg from 1955 to 1965. The University may award one or more scholarships, which may be renewed at the University's discretion. The faculty of the Wittenberg University Theatre Department shall make the final selection.
Guy Harris Scholarship
Gifts received in memory of Dr. Guy S. Harris, '22, of
Waterford, Connecticut, provide scholarships to students
having superior accomplishments in mathematics and having
need of financial assistance.
The Reverend Theodore A. and Virginia B. Hartig Endowed Scholarship Fund
The Reverend Theodore A. and Virginia B. Hartig Endowed Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to students at Wittenberg who work as counselors during the summer at Camp MichiLuCa in Fairview, Michigan. The Reverend and Mrs. Hartig were instrumental in establishing the camp. The scholarship may be renewed as long as the student continues to work as a camp counselor during the summers.
Martha and Bob Hartje Award in History
This award is given to a senior who has taken at least six
courses in history, who recognizes history as a part of a basic
philosophy of life, and who has demonstrated skill in the
writing of narrative history.
H. Russell Hathaway Scholarship
Established in 1975 by contributions from the family and
friends of Dr. H. Russell Hathaway, '24, Lakewood, OH,
following his death. Dr. Hathaway served as treasurer of the
Alumni Council, a member of the Board of Directors and chair
of the campaign to raise funds for the 1958 renovation of
Myers Hall. This award is to be restricted to pre-med students.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Scholarship
Established in 1998 by a grant from the William Randolph
Hearst Foundation located in New York, New York, this fund
provides scholarship assistance to underserved students,
with preference given to students who intend to reside in the
United States after completing their studies.
Helsel-Dillanhunt Scholarship
The Helsel-Dillahunt Scholarship Fund was established in
1977 by Dr. Joanne Cook, '55, of Lexington, Illinois, to be
awarded annually to one or more junior women students
majoring in health, fitness, and sports who demonstrate need
and show academic promise. The gift honors Miss Ruth
Helsel, who taught health and physical education from 1925
to 1967, and Mrs. Betty Dillahunt, '46, who taught health and
physical education from 1946 to 1982.
Dimon Herring Scholarship
Ten scholarships are provided for deserving students by a
fund made available in 1958 through a bequest of Mr. and Mrs.
Dimon Herring of Mansfield, Ohio. First preference for these
scholarships is given to members of First English Lutheran
Church, Mansfield, and second preference to other Mansfield
young people.
Margit Heskett Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Margit Blochova
Heskett, '42, to provide financial assistance to international
students at Wittenberg with preference given to students from
the eastern European countries of The Czech Republic--The
Slovak Republic, Hungary, Austria, Bosnia, Slovenia, Croatia,
and Vojvodina part of Serbia.
Dr. & Mrs. Roy Hickes Scholarship
A gift in 1981 by Dr. and Mrs. Roy M. Hickes of Springfield,
Ohio, created a fund to provide scholarships for students in
teacher education.
Bart Andrew Hillerich Memorial Fund
This scholarship was established by family and friends to
honor the memory of Bart Hillerich, a 1986 alumnus, who died
shortly after graduation. Preference will be given to a
swimmer or a child of a Lutheran pastor.
Hochdoerfer Scholarship
In memory of Dr. Richard Hochdoerfer and Mrs. Hettie Bearce
Hochdoerfer, a bequest and annuity by Mr. Lorenz W.
Carstensen of La Jolla, California, established a fund to
provide scholarships in the fields of modern foreign
languages and literature.
Hoffman Scholarship
A fund created in 1999 by Mr. Donald P. Hoffman, Farmington,
Connecticut, provides financial assistance to deserving
students with preference given to students majoring in
economics or management.
Wilson E. and Virginia F. Hoge Scholarship Fund
The Wilson E. Hoge Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1972 by his
widow, Virginia F. Hoge, and friends to honor Wilson E. Hoge (Wittenberg,
’32) who served as Wittenberg’s Dean of Admission from 1953
to 1969. The fund was established originally to provide scholarships to
worthy Italian students and to perpetuate Mr. Hoge’s interest in
attracting students from Italy to Wittenberg. The scholarship fund as
renamed by Mrs. Wilson E. Hoge in 2005 is to provide merit scholarships
to students majoring in history with preference given to students who
have demonstrated interest in Western Civilization, Ancient, Medieval,
Renaissance, or English history.
Homrighausen Scholarship
Funded by Mrs. Adrienne Homrighausen, this endowment
exists in appreciation of the ministerial work of her late
husband, the Rev. Dr. Tom B. Homrighausen. One or more
scholarships will be awarded annually from the fund's income
to qualified students.
Dr. Robert C. Horn III Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was funded through generous gifts in honor
of Robert C. Horn III, by his fraternity brothers of Phi Gamma
Delta, his loving wife Judy, her sorority sisters of Kappa Delta,
classmates, and close friends to provide financial
assistance to Political Science or East Asian Studies majors
or students with an interest in Russian Area Studies.
Mufaro Hove Research Award
This award was funded through a generous gift by the J. M.
McBride family of Lima, Ohio, through the James M. and Ruth
E. McBride Charitable Endowment of the Columbus
Foundation, to provide financial assistance to qualified
students majoring in chemistry for summer research.
Preference will be given to international students.
Hudson Endowment
Established in 1999 by Anne and Gerry Hudson to provide an
endowment for the Russian Area Studies program, this fund
provides an annual award for the outstanding Russian Area
Studies student.
Maude Hullinger Scholarship
Bequests from the estate of Miss H. Maude Hullinger, '23, of
Springfield, Ohio, in 1972 created a fund providing
scholarships for one or more graduates of Springfield South
High School who have matriculated at Wittenberg.
Indiana-Kentucky Synod Scholarship
A fund was established in 1984 to assist qualified students
from Lutheran churches in the Indiana-Kentucky Synod.
Edger W. Ingram-White Castle Fund Scholarship
Scholarships for the benefit of management and economics
majors from the greater Columbus area are supported by this
fund endowed from grants by the Edgar W. Ingram-White
Castle Fund of the Columbus Foundation, Columbus, Ohio.
Rev. C.R. Isley Scholarship
An annuity established by the Rev. C. Raymond Isley, '07, of
Edinburg, Indiana, left a residuum upon his death in 1966.
This fund is invested and the income used to provide
scholarships for worthy young people preparing for full-time
service in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Pam and Jeff Jadel Scholarship
Created in 2001 by the Jadel family to foster a spirit of
philanthropy by encouraging recipients to provide similar
scholarship opportunities when, as alumni, they are in a
position to do so. This award will be given to qualified
first-year students with demonstrated financial need and is
renewable for three years to recipients who maintain the
specified achievement levels.
Eli Jensen Scholarship
This scholarship fund was established in 1943 by friends of
E. A. Jensen, business manager at Wittenberg from 1924
until his death in 1943. Graduates from accredited high
schools are to be eligible for this scholarship. It will be
awarded on the basis of financial need, scholarship,
character and promise of future leadership.
Mary Collette Jensen Scholarship
This fund was established in 1983 to provide a scholarship
for an outstanding student showing special qualities of
leadership, in memory of Mrs. Mary Collette Jensen, '38, of
Chicago, Illinois.
M. Johnson Geography Scholarship
Through a fund established to honor the late Dr. Martin E.
Johnson, associate professor of geography, an annual award
is made to the junior geography major with the highest
grade-point average.
Keitschuk-Laatsch Scholarship
A gift in 1985 by Mr. Robert C. Kaitschuk, '56, of Laguna Hills,
California, established a fund for political science students,
in memory of William J. Kaitschuk, '53, and Professor Melvin
Laatsch.
Barbara Steel Kane Memorial Award
Through this award, the Education Department acknowledges
a senior student's demonstration of excellence in the teacher
education program and
of service to the teaching profession. The award was
established in memory of Barbara Steel Kane, a 1978
Wittenberg graduate who majored in elementary education
and psychology and who died in an airplane crash in
September, 1978.
Mr. & Mrs. Kantola Scholarship
A bequest by Mr. William Kantola of Bibb County, Georgia, in
1976 created a scholarship fund for "worthy students of high
scholastic standing and Christian character" who are
members of Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, Macon,
Georgia, Bethany Lutheran Church, Ashtabula, Ohio,
or other Lutheran Churches in Georgia or Ohio.
This endowed scholarship is created by Dr. Joyce L. Wendel in memory of Dr. Thomas A. Kennedy, Jr. to provide financial assistance to Wittenberg students and to support the University’s instrumental music program.
Mr. & Mrs. H. Kinsey Scholarship
Gifts from the estate of Harold T., '27, and Marjorie Schaefer
Kinsey, '28, of Springfield, Ohio, provided an endowment for
scholarships.
Arthur E. Kisor Endowment Scholarship
A bequest in 1996 from the estate of Mrs. Catherine Ziegler
Kisor, '30, of Wellston, Ohio, established this scholarship in
memory of her husband, Arthur E. Kisor. This award provides
financial assistance to Wittenberg students who graduated
from Wellston (Ohio) High School.
Jack Klapproth Memorial Scholarship
In 1983 the General Electric Company established this fund
with a grant to honor Mr. Jack F. Klapproth, '43, of Cincinnati,
Ohio. A student in science or engineering receives this
scholarship.
Krauss Family Scholarship
An initial gift in 1978 by Mr. David Krauss and other gifts by
members of the Krauss family of Springfield, Ohio,
established this fund, which provides scholarships for Jewish
students with high scholastic achievement
and financial need and with demonstrated integrity and good
personal qualities.
Virginia S. Krauss Scholarship
The estate of Professor Emeritus Daniel T. Krauss of
Springfield, Ohio, provided a scholarship fund in memory of
his wife, Mrs. Virginia Snyder Krauss, '24.
Sara Krieg Scholarship
A gift in 1980 from Margaret Krieg Thomas, as a memorial to
her mother, established this fund which provides income
used for music scholarships.
Kuhls Fund for Forestry and/or Environment Management
This endowed scholarship was created by Mrs. Carolyn Kuhls
Taylor to assure that trees and complementary plant life may
always be maintained at Wittenberg by providing financial
assistance to students who exhibit an interest in appropriate
fields of study.
Richard L. Kuss Scholarship
Friends established this fund in 1984 to honor Mr. Richard L.
Kuss, '45, and Mrs. Barbara Deer Kuss of Springfield, Ohio.
Preference is given to students from Clark County, Ohio.
Blanche Line Music Scholarship
A generous gift in 1990 from Ralph M. Line established this
scholarship in memory of Blanche G. Line for deserving
students with superior talent in music or related subjects.
The John C. Lobach Memorial Fund
This memorial fund was established and has been supported by John C. Lobach's fraternity brothers and friends to provide emergency financial assistance to students enrolled at Wittenberg University. Beneficiaries will be encouraged to contribute back to the Fund, when they are able, but neither repayment nor interest will be a requirement of the grants in aid. To acknowledge the purpose of the Fund and to encourage future contributions, when able.
Josephine Lowrie Scholarship
Mrs. Agnes B. Samsel, Las Vegas, Nevada, established this
scholarship in 1988 to honor the memory of her sister,
Josephine John Lowrie, '31, who died in San Juan
Capistrano, California, March 27, 1987. This award assists
Wittenberg students who are well-rounded and have diverse
interests.
Virginia H. Lucas & Claudia E. Cornett Professional Development in Education
This endowed fund is created by John W. and Tina Marr, Kenneth G. and Patricia R. Benne, and students of Virginia Lucas and Claudia Cornett to provide financial assistance for the ongoing professional development of faculty, students, and alumni of the Wittenberg University Department of Education. Fund proceeds will be used to support activities that enhance the Department's ability to access leading edge theorists and practitioners in support of the college's faculty, undergraduate and graduate students, and continuing education needs of alumni.
Lubrizol Chemistry Award
An annual grant from the Lubrizol Foundation of Wickliffe,
Ohio, provides a $500 scholarship to a sophomore, junior, or
senior majoring in chemistry.
Robert Lupfer Scholarship
The residuum of an annuity by Mr. Robert N. Lupfer, '08, of
Springfield, Ohio, forms the principal of this scholarship fund.
Lutheran Brotherhood Scholarship
In 1984 the Lutheran Brotherhood, a fraternal benefit society
in Minneapolis, Minnesota, established this fund with a
challenge grant to increase Wittenberg's endowment for
scholarships.
Lutheran Brotherhood Senior College Scholarship
The Lutheran Brotherhood Life Insurance Society of
Minneapolis, Minnesota, sponsors scholarships for first-year
students of Lutheran faith who have high scholarship records
and evidence of religious leadership. These scholarships are
renewable. A special application form is available from the
Financial Aid Office.
The Lutz Endowed Scholarship Fund
This endowed fund is created by Dr. and Mrs. Wendell R. Lutz in honor of Dr. Lutz' parents, Arthur and Martha Lutz, to provide financial assistance to science students at Wittenberg. The intended purpose of the scholarships is to assist deserving students who are majoring in a science discipline.
Arthur Lutz Physics Award
Established in 1973 by Dr. Stanley M. Hanley, '23, and Mrs.
Mabel Davisson Hanley of Honolulu, Hawaii, to honor Dr.
Arthur L. Lutz, Professor of Physics from 1943 to 1975. The
annual income is used to assist outstanding physics
students who have need.
John C. Lynch Memorial Scholarship
Ten scholarships ranging in amount from $100 to $400 are
provided for Lutheran youth each year by an endowment fund
established by Mrs. Lulu Bayhu Lynch of Wheeling, West
Virginia, in 1941, as a memorial to her husband. Preference
is given to students preparing for the ministry.
Dr. & Mrs. J. Franklin Marlette Scholarship
The fund is a bequest from Dr. Frank Marlatte, '10, and Mrs.
Stella Schneider Marlatte, '11, of Springfield, Ohio. A portion
of the bequest is designated for pre-theology students.
Marr Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was established in 1997 by a generous
bequest from the estate of longtime Cambridge, Ohio,
residents Arthur W. and Kathleen C. Marr. Mr. Marr was an
emeritus member of the Wittenberg Board of Directors and
Mrs. Marr was an honorary member of the Wittenberg
Alumni Association. The income each year is used for the
financial assistance of worthy students.
Alice Hempner Marshall Endowed Scholarship
Funded with generous contributions from Drs. Robert and
Alice Marshall, the endowment is created to give financial
assistance to qualified entering and current students at
Wittenberg who exhibit those qualities consistent with its
mission.
Robert J. Marshall Scholarship
To honor the outstanding achievements of the Rev. Dr. Robert
J. Marshall, '41, during his ten years as president of the
Lutheran Church in America and to focus particular attention
upon his accomplishments in the field of church-related
higher education, Wittenberg University established the
Robert J. Marshall Scholarship in 1978. The scholarship
provides financial aid up to full tuition to high school
graduates who wish to consider ordained or lay service in the
ELCA as a full-time career. To be eligible,
high school graduates should have displayed outstanding
scholastic achievement and exemplary school citizenship
while maintaining an active church life.
Elwood S. Marshall Scholarship Fund
In 1956 this scholarship was established by Earl H. Marshall,
'07, a Phi Psi and a recipient of the Class of 1914 Award who
was comptroller at Wittenberg from 1926 to his retirement in
1954, as a memorial to his brother, Elwood Marshall. This
fund provides scholarships designated to aid members of the
local chapter of Phi Kappa Psi.
William C. and Sally A. Martin Scholarship
This scholarship was created in 2002 by William C., '62 and
Sally A. Martin to provide financial assistance each year to
one student from Keweenaw or Houghton Counties (Upper
Peninsula) and to one student from Washtenaw County
Michigan. In the event that the scholarship cannot be awarded
to students from these counties, it shall be awarded to any
qualified student from the state of Michigan, with preference
being given to residents of the Upper Peninsula or the city of
Detroit.
Mr. & Mrs. F C Mathies Student Loan
One fund was established with gifts from Mrs. Edith B. and Mr.
Frank C. Matthies of Lincolnwood, Illinois, to be used for
assistance to worthy students. A second fund is designated
for the assistance of worthy ministerial students.
Bruce Meyer Scholarship
A bequest from Mrs. Martha H. Mayer created a fund, the
income to be used for annual scholarships in memory of Mr.
Bruce A. Mayer, '23, of Springfield, Ohio.
Honorable William A. McClain Scholarship
Funded with the generous contribution of Mr. Carl H. Lindner,
Cincinnati, Ohio, business leader and entrepreneur, this
scholarship, established in 1996, honors Judge William A.
McClain, a 1934 graduate who was the first African-American
to win the state and national Intercollegiate Oratorical
Associations' contests. The scholarship goes annually to an
African-American
student from the greater Cincinnati area with preference given
to graduates of Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy.
The John Robert McClaran Endowed Scholarship Fund
This endowed scholarship is created by Jacqueline McClaran and Jonathan Meakins in honor of Jacqueline's father, John Robert McClaran, a member of the Class of 1943, to provide financial assistance to students at Wittenberg. The University's established Guidelines and Procedures for Financial Aid shall apply in the selection of the one or more students who receive the John Robert McClaran Endowed Scholarship. The intended purpose of the scholarship is to assist deserving students majoring in Education. Preference may be given to those students who plan to teach physical education or to coach.
Simon and Louise Metzger Scholarship
Created with a bequest from the estate of Mrs. Metzger in
memory of her husband, the scholarship provides financial
assistance for needy and worthy students committed to
preparation for full-time service in the Church.
Michelfelder-Zimmerman Scholarship
This scholarship was funded by generous gifts from Howard
E. Young, '39 and Paul Stefanik, '31 in memory of Dr. S. C.
Michelfelder and Franklin K. Zimmerman to provide financial
assistance to students planning a
Christian service career. First preference shall be given to
students from Slovakia, (the native country of Paul Stefanik)
and then to international students with further preference to
students from Eastern Europe who
plan to pursue careers in full-time Christian service.
Pastor Victor N. Miller & Mrs. Florence Marsh Scholarship
This scholarship was funded through a generous gift in 1999
by Naomi Miller Snyder, '41, Apopka, Florida, in loving memory
of her father, Pastor Victor N. Miller and her patron at
Wittenberg, Mrs. Florence Marsh. The income from the
endowed fund will provide financial assistance to entering or
current students at Wittenberg.
H & E Miller
Funded through a generous gift by Grace Miller Rust, '39, in
memory of her parents, Henry and Eliza Swope Miller, to
provide financial assistance to students from rural areas in
Ohio who are majoring in Education.
Preference will be given to students who are Lutheran.
Harris E. Miller Scholarship
The residuum of annuities and a bequest from Mr. Harris E.
Miller, '15, of Springfield, Ohio, in 1976 provide the principal
of a scholarship fund to provide scholarships for residents of
Clark and Madison Counties.
Frederick B. Mitchell Scholarship
This endowed scholarship was created by the Wittenberg
Board of Directors to provide financial assistance to
Wittenberg students in honor of Frederick B. Mitchell.
Jean and Earl F. Morris Scholarship
Funded with the residuum of an annuity of Jean, '70H, and
Earl F. Morris, '30, this award is for the financial assistance of
worthy students who have reached the senior year in their
academic preparation at Wittenberg.
Earl Morris Scholarship
An indentured trust was established in 1983 by the Sarah and
Pauline Maier Scholarship Foundation, Inc., of Charleston,
West Virginia, to provide scholarships for students from West
Virginia. The fund honors the
late Dr. Earl F. Morris, '30, Chair of the Board of Directors of
Wittenberg University 1973-1984.
James C. Morris Scholarship
This fund was established in 1985 by Mrs. James C. Morris to
provide a scholarship for a student of management who has
demonstrated leadership ability.
Matthew R. Muck Memorial Fund
Mr. and Mrs. Philip F. Muck, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, other
family members, and friends established this fund in 1991 to
honor Matthew R. Muck, '90, a political science major who
died in an automobile accident during his senior year. Awards
are made annually to one or two students
from the Pittsburgh area who participate in athletics and other
campus activities and who exhibit academic achievement
and leadership qualities.
Wallace & Frances Murray Scholarship
A bequest from Frances Rabbits Murray of Washington, D.C.,
in 1982 produced a scholarship fund.
Floyd Nave Scholarship
This endowed award, given to an outstanding geology major
pursuing geologic research, recognizes and honors the
diverse contributions of this department's founder.
Waldo E. Nelson Award
The award was funded through a generous gift by Dr. Waldo
E. Nelson to provide financial assistance to qualified
students majoring in Biology for summer research. Preference
will be given to those students interested in a
career in clinical medicine and/or biomedical research.
Tom Ness Endowed Scholarship
A gift from the family and friends of Ralph E. "Tom" Ness
established this scholarship in his memory for students who
are members of Trinity Lutheran Church, Lakewood, Ohio.
Arthur & Ruth Neve Scholarship
Funded in 1991 with the generous contributions from Mrs.
Ruth Turkheim Neve, '35, of Thousand Oaks Village,
California, this endowment is created to honor the Neve
family's commitment to education by giving financial
assistance to qualified students at Wittenberg. Priority shall
be given to students who are children of the clergy.
Wendell G. Nystrom Scholarship
A fund originated with gifts in memory of Dean Wendell C.
Nystrom, who served the University from 1937 to 1961, has
been augmented with additional contributions in his honor
and a major bequest in 1985 from his widow, Mrs. Persis
James C. Olson Scholarship
This endowed scholarship, funded in 1994 with the generous
contributions from Mrs. Jean Olson, New York, New York, and
other family members, assists entering and current students
who major in management or economics, subjects taught at
Wittenberg by Mr. Olson, who was also a
member of the Board of Directors.
John W. Ostrom Award
The four John W. Ostrom Awards, worth $200 each, are given
annually for improvement and excellence in expository writing
to first-year, sophomore, junior, and senior students. John W.
Ostrom, a late professor emeritus, was
internationally known for his edition of the letters of Edgar
Allan Poe and his widely adopted Better Paragraphs and
Short Themes.
Richard W. & Sara J. Parker Endowed Scholarship
Funded through a generous gift in loving memory of Richard
W. Parker, '31, by his wife, Sara Derrickson Parker, '32, of
Springfield, Ohio, this endowment provides financial
assistance to entering and/or current students at Wittenberg.
Charles C. Patterson Scholarship
Through a bequest from Mr. Charles C. Patterson, a graduate
of the Class of 1884, a scholarship fund was established, the
income to be used in aiding deserving and promising
students graduating from a Springfield public
high school.
John & Meta Pavlick Scholarship
A bequest from the estate of Mr. John M. Pavlik of Dayton,
Ohio, in 1973 established a fund providing scholarships in
the area of music training.
Stanley S. & Mary E. Petticrew Scholarship
Mrs. Petticrew, Springfield, Ohio, an honorary alumna,
established this scholarship in 1996 to honor the memory of
her late husband and to assist Wittenberg students who are
residents of Clark or Greene counties. Preference is given to
those majoring in the natural sciences, mathematics,
management, or pre-medical studies.
PGA Scholarship
The Professional Golfer's Association (PGA) and the Dayton
Area Chamber of Commerce established the PGA
Scholarship Fund with a grant to the Southwestern Ohio
Council for Higher Education. The recipients must be
full-time, direct from a southwestern Ohio high school
and have a 3.0 or better cumulative grade point average and
be eligible for financial aid.
Pletcher, Mr. & Mrs. Fred Pletcher Scholarship
Gifts and bequests from Mr. Fred B. Pletcher, '14, and Mrs.
Alma Pletcher
of Georgetown, Illinois, have established a scholarship fund.
Marie O. Pope Endowed Scholarship
The family of Marie O. Pope established this scholarship fund
in 1998 to perpetuate her commitment to service to the
handicapped. Recipients will be special education majors
pursuing licensure in Special Education, who
are active in increasing awareness of disability issues and
service activities benefiting disabled individuals.
The William H. Porter Endowed Scholarship Fund
This endowed scholarship was created by Elizabeth A. and William T. Hunter in the memory
of William H. Porter, Jr., Wittenberg's first full-time director of financial aid, to provide a
"last-dollar," need-based scholarship to a first-year student(s) who requires additional
financial assistance in order to make Wittenberg an affordable decision.
Walter S. & Helen Ryan Quinlan Endowed Scholarship
Funded through a generous gift by the Walter S. Quinlan
Foundation in memory of Walter S. and Helen Ryan Quinlan,
this scholarship fund provides financial assistance to current,
deserving students.
Rev. Joseph N. & Mrs. Virginia M. Radabaugh Scholarship
Funded with generous contributions from the Radabaugh
family, this scholarship was established to honor Pastor
Joseph and Mrs. Virginia Radabaugh and to perpetuate their
commitment of higher education by offering financial
assistance to qualified students dedicated to the study of
music.
Rechel Family Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was created in the memory of Charles F.
Rechel by Evelyn Rechel Guebert, '52, and the friends and
family of Charles F. Rechel, '49, to assist an entering
freshman. The recipient is to be from Ohio, a child or
grandchild of a Wittenberg alum, actively involved in church
and community, in the top 10 percent of their graduating
class, and active in high school cheerleading, intramural or
varsity sports.
Emerson & Hazel Reck Fund
Gifts through annuity and bequests from Dr. W. Emerson
Reck, '26, and Mrs. Hazel W. Reck of Springfield, Ohio,
created this fund. The income is used annually to assist
students of demonstrated scholarship, leadership,
character, and need who are majoring in English or history.
Mildred Dubois & Robert Gotwald Remsberg Scholarship
Funded through generous contributions from John E. Harkins
and Elizabeth Remsberg Harkins in 1991, this endowment
honors Mildred and Robert Remsberg, '31, and assists juniors
or seniors who have shown outstanding scholarship in
philosophy and whose career pursuit is the
ministry in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Marion L. Renick Scholarship
A bequest in 1984 from the estate of Mrs. Marion Lewis
Renick, '26, of Columbus, Ohio, provides scholarship funds
for worthy students.
Renz-Hackenberg Scholarship
This scholarship was established in loving memory of the
Reverend Paul J. Renz, D. D., '33, '36S, and The Reverend
Willard M. Hackenberg, D. D., '01, '04S, '23H, by their family,
to provide financial assistance to Wittenberg students.
Mr. And Mrs. Charles F. Ribble Scholarship
A fund created by Judge Charles F. and Mrs. Clara Lane
Ribble of Zanesville, Ohio, provides assistance for deserving
students with first preference to members of St. John
Lutheran Church in Zanesville, Ohio.
Flora Robertson Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded each year from the income of a
fund established by Miss Flora Robertson, '06, of Springfield,
Ohio, in 1952.
Rochester Area Scholarship
Scholarships are provided from the income produced by an
endowment established in 1983 by an initial grant from the
Davenport-Hatch Foundation of Rochester, New York.
Recipients are selected by a
cooperative effort with the Rochester Alumni Scholarship
Committee.
Rockwell International Scholarship
Contributions from the Rockwell International Corporation
Trust established an endowment to provide scholarships for
students in management, economics, or the sciences.
Don & Martha Rodgers Endowed Scholarship Fund
This fund was established in 1995 to honor the lives of
Martha and Don Rodgers and to award financial assistance
annually to one or more qualified students from the
Springfield, Ohio, area.
John Ruppert Scholarship
Funded by the Dayton Exchange Club Foundation, this
scholarship supports students pursuing education degrees.
The scholarship was created in memory of Mr. Ruppert, '74.
J. Ruthrauff Presidential Scholarship
In memory of her parents, Mrs. Nellie Ruthrauff Nicholson, '03,
of Daphne, Alabama, established a fund in 1966 to furnish
scholarships for senior male scholars who are working their
way through school. Dr. Ruthrauff was president of Wittenberg
from 1900 to 1902.
Ernst G. & Jane Schmidt Scholarship
In 1984 a gift from the Rev. Ernst G. and Jane Schmidt of
Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, endowed a scholarship
fund, the earnings to provide scholarships for students
preparing for full-time Christian service.
Schofer Family Endowed Scholarship
Established in 1986 through the generosity of Mrs. Anna
Schofer-Bright and her husband, James, this fund honors the
J. A. Schofer family by providing financial assistance with
preference given to those students with an interest in the
ministry.
Carl Schraibman Higher Education Scholarship Award
An anonymous gift in 1999 created this award to recognize Dr.
Carl Schraibman and the value he placed on the educational
experience and the importance of advancing oneself through
post-graduate education. The recipient must be a student
athlete who has been accepted into a graduate program and
exemplifies the ideals of Wittenberg.
Clara Schroth Scholarship
A bequest from the estate of Clara Schroth of Cincinnati,
Ohio, established a fund in 1969 to assist worthy students.
Adelia Stuckey Schwiebert Memorial Scholarship
Funded through generous contributions from the family and
friends of Adelia Stuckey Schwiebert, the endowment is
created to give lasting tribute to her memory and to perpetuate
her belief in the value of exposing students to the people and
culture of other lands. A 1932 graduate of
Wittenberg and a teacher for 35 years, Mrs. Schwiebert was
the first of three generations to attend the University.
Crystal Scott Scholarship
This scholarship was established by friends and relatives of
Ms. Scott, who graduated in 1982 and passed away later in
the same year. The recipient must be a sophomore or junior
African-American woman with a GPA of 2.3. She must
demonstrate a concern for public service as evidenced
through her campus and/or community involvement and
leadership. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to make
nominations. The recipient shall be chosen by a committee.
Charles Shatzer Scholarship
Scholarships are awarded annually through an endowment
established in 1945 by Dr. Stanley M. Hanley, '23, and Mrs.
Mabel Davisson Hanley of Honolulu, Hawaii, in honor of Dr.
Charles G. Shatzer, 1900, longtime Dean and Professor of
Geology at
Wittenberg.
Venette & Mabel Sites Scholarship
Income from a trust established in 1969 by the Misses
Venette and Mabel Sites of San Diego, California, produces
approximately $600 per year for one or more scholarships.
Ellen & Lloyd Smith Scholarship Fund
This award was established by Lanty L. and Margaret C.
Smith, Greensboro, North Carolina, to honor Ellen Ruth
Newell Smith and Lloyd Heaston Smith, parents of Lanty L.
Smith, '64, Ruth Smith Bolster, '66, and Ernest C. Smith, '68,
to provide full tuition "Smith Scholarships" to recipients who
exhibit excellence in academics, strong leadership potential,
initiative, a willingness to work hard, good moral character
and high personal integrity. Their accomplishments and
attitudes shall reflect clear
promise that they will provide leadership within the Wittenberg
community, both as students and as graduates of the
university, and within the broader society. Preference shall be
given to those who otherwise would be financially unable to
attend the university, have a sincere academic
interest in the liberal arts and mathematics or the physical
sciences.
This endowed scholarship is created by Roger Smith in memory of his wife, Pam Evans Smith ’82, faculty member, associate director of athletics, and coach of women’s basketball at Wittenberg University during the years of 1986 to 2007, to provide financial assistance to female students at Wittenberg.
Lions Breakfast Club Scholarship
The Springfield Lions Club, with an annual gift, sponsors a
scholarship fund for blind students who need financial aid.
St. John's Lutheran Church Scholarship
This fund subscribed by the congregation provides an annual
scholarship for a student selected in cooperation with the
pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church, Dayton, Ohio.
Troy Frank Stallard Memorial Scholarship Fund
Funded in 1992 through contributions from parents and friends of the
late Troy Stallard '92, the endowment gives lasting tribute
to Troy's memory by assisting students majoring in Philosophy.
John Stauffer Scholarship
Established by the Stauffer family, this endowed fund
supports the sciences at Wittenberg in honor of John
Stauffer, the ninth president of the University. The award will
recognize upperclass students who plan to pursue a career in
medicine, research, or teaching.
Steele Scholarship
The annual income from this fund, established in 1998 by a
bequest from the estate of Miss M. Louise Steele, '40,
Springfield, Ohio, is to be used to provide non-athletic,
academic scholarships for needy Christian students.
Stoughton Memorial Scholarship
This fund, established in 1972 by Dr. Stanley M. Hanley, '23,
and Mrs. Mabel Davisson Hanley of Honolulu, Hawaii, honors
the service and devotion of Dr. Clarence C. Stoughton,
Wittenberg President from 1949 to 1963, and Mrs. Stoughton.
Margaret Fry Strandjord Memorial Scholarship
This award was established by the children of Margaret Fry
Strandjord, '39, to assist deserving students majoring in
English or History, or who are planning to pursue careers as
educators.
Norman Strobino Memorial Scholarship
Gifts by his family and friends established this fund as a
memorial to Norman Strobino, '73, of Kettering, Ohio, who
died while a student at Wittenberg. The income, in
recognition of Norman's interest in Wittenberg, is used for
scholarships. Priority is given to football players and
then baseball players.
Reverend Grover C. Strubel Scholarship
Established in 1981 by his widow, Mrs. Hazel K. Crawford of
Columbus, Ohio, this fund aids worthy Lutheran students with
financial need. It honors the Rev. Grover C. Strubel,
Wittenberg Academy, '11, Wittenberg College, '15, and
Hamma, '18.
T. Watts Sutton Scholarship
The annual income from this fund, established in 1998 by a
bequest from the estate of Mrs. Thelma Watts Sutton,
Springfield, Ohio, is to be used to assist students from Clark
County, Ohio.
Swanger Memorial Fund
This scholarship was created to honor the outstanding
teaching and service of Dr. Eugene R. Swanger, Professor
Emeritus of Religion and East Asian Studies. The award
recipient is to be an East Asian Studies or Religion major
who demonstrates high academic achievement and shows
promise as an Asian scholar. If the recipient is a Religion
major, he/she must have taken at least one year of Chinese or
Japanese language in addition to other courses on East
Asia. The recipient will be selected during his/her sophomore
year, with the award used for the student's junior year only.
Barbara Terry Memorial Scholarship
An annual scholarship of $500 was established by Mrs.
Martha Frye Nye in memory of her daughter, Barbara Terry, '71.
The scholarship is awarded to one or several students
enrolled in the Department of Music and may be renewable.
The Rev. Dr. Carl E. Thomas Family Scholarship Endowment Fund
The Rev. Dr. Carl E. Thomas Family Scholarship Endowment Fund is established at Wittenberg University as an offering of praise, prayer, and thanksgiving to God for the grace and assurance given us in Jesus Christ and to strengthen the mission and social service ministry of the church.
Carl Thomas graduated from Wittenberg University in 1952. His alma mater recognized his leadership in the social services ministries of the church by awarding him an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree in 1968. His seminary (Hamma Divinity School, now Trinity Lutheran Seminary), class of 1955, noted his exemplary ministry with the S.C. Michelfelder Award in 1992.
Carl began his career as Assistant Pastor of Fifth Lutheran Church in Springfield, Ohio while also serving as Director of the Casework Department of Oesterlen Services for Youth. From there he was called to New York City to join the staff of the Board of Social Ministry of the Lutheran Church in America. He later became its Executive Secretary.
Ralston C. & Edith Thompson Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was funded by a generous bequest from
Edith C. Thompson in memory of her husband, Ralston C.
Thompson. Professor Thompson was a distinguished artist
and chair of the art department, where he taught from 1941 to
1969. This endowed scholarship fund provides scholarships
to students with demonstrated interest and
competence in an area of visual arts (painting, drawing,
sculpture, or ceramics) and financial need. Selection will be
made by the Director of Financial Aid and the Chair of the Art
Department. This scholarship is renewable.
Trinity Lutheran Church Scholarship
The Outreach Committee of Trinity Lutheran Church, Ashland,
Ohio, made contributions in 1982 to establish a scholarship
fund for students at Wittenberg from that congregation.
Pamela Torraco Endowed Scholarship Fund
Pamela Torraco, M.S.W., a practicing psychotherapist and a graduate of Wittenberg University, class of 1965, has been a loyal patron of the University for decades. To celebrate her continued commitment to the University and to psychotherapy as a profession, Ms. Torraco wishes to join existing efforts to retain the most gifted students at Wittenberg University by offering them partial tuition scholarships. The scholarship fund will aid in recruiting students to the University by recognizing integrity of character, high academic achievements, sensitivity, and compassion.
Tulloss Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was created by David W. Alexander to honor
the memory of his grandfather, The Reverend Dr. Rees Edgar
Tulloss, seventh president of Wittenberg University
(1920-1949), and his mother Alice Tulloss-Alexander, the
daughter of Dr. Tulloss. Deserving recipients must have
graduated from any Clark County, Ohio, high school, have
junior standing at Wittenberg, and intend to pursue a career in
the ministry or the practice of law upon graduation from
Wittenberg and a seminary or law school.
Tulloss-Walls Endowed Scholarship Fund
Created through the generosity of William and Isabel
Comstock from Youngstown, Ohio, this endowed scholarship
honors the memories of Dr. R. E. Tulloss, past President of
Wittenberg, and Mr. W. A. Walls, past Superintendent of Kent,
Ohio, schools, both of whom enabled Mr. Comstock to
become a Wittenberg graduate. As a result of their good work,
Comstock, born with cerebral palsy, became a successful
educator and
businessman.
Rev. David E. Ullery, D.D. Endowed Scholarship
Generous gifts in loving memory of David E. Ullery, '56, by his
wife, Beth; children, Stephen and Melynda Ullery and Susan,
'84, and Tracy Patterson; close friends, Bill and Jan
Haueisen; friends and members of All Saints Evangelical
Lutheran Church established this fund to provide financial
assistance to entering and/or current students. Preference
will be given to members of All Saints Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Worthington, Ohio; students from Brookville, Ohio; or
students planning to attend theological school to prepare for
a career in the ministry.
Ultes Family Endowed Scholarship
An initial contribution in 1982 by C. Thomas Ultes, '68, of
Springfield, Ohio, established this endowment for
scholarships for residents of Clark County, Ohio, who meet
the special preferences designated.
Fredirick J. and Martha S. Wahl Endowed Scholarship Fund
Funded with contributions from Mr. Wahl, '38, in gratitude for the
contribution that education had made to their lives, the
endowment gives financial assistance to qualified entering
and current students.
Rev. Dr. Herbert W & Mrs Mildred Bitter Veler Scholarship
This scholarship was funded through generous gifts by The
Rev. Dr. Herbert W. Veler, '29, '32 (Hamma Divinity School),
'59H, Mildred Bitter Veler, '29, Suzanne Mallott Veler, '78, and
Richard P. Veler, '58, to provide financial assistance to
Wittenberg students. Preference will be given to children of
Ohio Lutheran pastors or layworkers who are concentrating in
English, biology, or psychology.
Kay Emma Wagner Scholarship
This scholarship was created by Kay Emma Wagner, '71, to
provide financial assistance to female students at Wittenberg
who are interested in a career in science or medicine.
William J. Waller Memorial Scholarship
Gifts from the Waller family and friends established this fund
in 1986 to provide scholarships in honor of William J. Waller,
'89. Students from any major and academic year may be
recipients.
Dixie E. Ware Endowed Scholarship
Funded through a generous gift by Martha Durham Schweitz
and Henry and Jo Law Durham in loving memory of Dixie E.
Ware, '88, to provide financial assistance to female students
preferably affiliated with a sorority and majoring in East Asian
Studies then Chemistry. Recipients shall be deserving
students who care for and respect Wittenberg University and
all it has to offer.
S. Paul & Clara M. Weaver Endowed Scholarship
This endowment was funded through a generous gift in loving
memory of S. Paul Weaver by his wife Clara M. Weaver,
Columbus, Ohio, to provide financial assistance to
sophomores, juniors, or seniors who are either art majors or
education majors with a desire to teach art.
Weller Family Scholarship
Gifts beginning in 1975 from Mr. Charles D. Weller, '70, of
Stamford, Connecticut, established this fund to help meet the
financial need of deserving students with exceptional
academic qualifications. The donor asks that the recipients
accept a moral obligation to support Wittenberg financially in
future years and, particularly, to add to the scholarship fund
for the benefit of future generations of students.
Robert Issler Wilcox Scholarship
A gift from Mrs. Ada I. Wilcox of Prospect, Ohio, established
this endowment in 1976 in memory of her son, Mr. Robert
Issler Wilcox, '39. The income is used to provide scholarships to qualified students.
John & Grace Williams Scholarship
A contribution in 1982 from the Leon A. Beeghly fund in
Youngstown, Ohio, established this fund to aid music majors
studying piano. Additional gifts have increased the fund.
Dr. Woodrow Wilson Prize for Excellence in Business
The widow and children of Dr. Woodrow Wilson, professor
emeritus of business administration, created this honor in
1994 to give annual financial awards to student(s) who major
and excel in management. The selected student(s) receive a
cash prize.
John L. Wilson Scholarship
A gift in 1979 from the Anheuser-Busch Charitable Trust
established a fund in memory of Mr. John L. Wilson of St.
Louis, Missouri. It provides annual scholarships for students
of management and economics.
Michael & Patricia Klick Wise Memorial Endowed Scholarship
This endowed scholarship was created in 2008 with a gift from David G. Wise to Provide financial assistance for students who are graduates of Perrysburg High School, Perrysburg, Ohio.
Wittenberg Guild Scholarship
In 1974, the Wittenberg Guild established an endowed fund
to provide scholarships annually to outstanding students
majoring in fine arts who have need. A second endowed
Wittenberg Scholarship Fund was established in 1983 for a
qualified student from Clark County. A third fund was
established in 1992 for students from Clark and surrounding
Counties.
J. Louis and Mary Wolf Scholarship
This scholarship was funded through a generous gift from the
living trust of The Reverend Dr. Louis and Mrs. Mary Wolf in
their memories to provide financial assistance to deserving
current Wittenberg students.
Ruth Hartzell Wray Scholarship
This scholarship was established in loving memory of
Emerita Board Member Ruth Hartzell Wray, '37, by her
daughter, Cathy Wray Shepherd, '66, to assist deserving
female upperclass students who are demonstrating personal
leadership development through involvement in the
Wittenberg campus and/or greater Springfield communities.
In the event qualified female students are not identified, male
students may receive consideration.
Pauline Clower York Memorial Scholarship
Funded with generous contributions from Ms. Victoria York,
'70, and other members of the immediate family, this
endowment assists first-generation students pursuing history
degrees. Established in 1995, it honors the
memory of Ms. York's mother, Pauline Clower York.
Helen Duersch Zerfass Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1996 with a bequest
from the estate of Mrs. Helen Duersch Zerfass, '32, Hamilton,
Zion Lutheran Church of Canton, Ohio Endowment Fund
This scholarship was established for the purpose of assisting worthy students who have financial need, a first preference being given to members of this congregation.
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Scholarship - Sandusky, Ohio
A generous gift from the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church,
Sandusky, Ohio, created this scholarship to provide financial
assistance to students of the congregation, students from the
Sandusky, Ohio area, or other deserving students.
A. Martin & Ruth M. Zucker Scholarship
A gift in 1985 by the Rev. and Mrs. Gerald Keller of
Wadsworth, Ohio, established this fund in honor of Mrs. Keller's parents.
Wittenberg wants to recognize the academic accomplishments of all deserving students; therefore, students may receive only one merit-based scholarship or special award from Wittenberg.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.
Wittenberg University
Ward Street at North Wittenberg Avenue
Post Office Box 720
Springfield, Ohio 45501
Telephone: 937-327-6314
Toll-free: 1-800-677-7558
Fax: 937-327-6340
Email: admission@wittenberg.edu