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Scholarship Recipients

John E. Warriner Scholarship

CHSBS

By receiving the John E. Warriner Scholarship I was afforded the opportunity to take additional courses that were not included in my program. More importantly, I was able to take the GRE test and apply to 10 Ph.D. programs around the mid-West and East Coast. Had I not received this scholarship, I would not have had the money to expand my list of prospective graduate schools due to the costly process of applying to such programs.

Scholarships are marks of achievement that reflect a student's extraordinary capabilities and professional potential that is essential in the real world.

Colleen Wilson, '00, '04
Sociology graduate student

Jeanette R. House Memorial Scholarship

English Language and Literature

I pursue every opportunity to apply for scholarships in order to subsidize the cost of my education. My parents are very generous in their support, but our family's financial burden has increased considerably. My mother and brother are both entering college this fall, so the Jeanette R. House Memorial Scholarship will relieve some of my family's financial burden.

This scholarship also makes it possible for me to continue to focus on my education without the added pressure of outside employment or loans.

Elizabeth Koprowski, senior
Major: English Literature: World Literature Concentration and Music: Instrumental

Edana DuGuay Scholarship for French Study Abroad

Foreign Languages, Literatures and Cultures

The Edana DuGuay Scholarship enabled me to spend my summer studying abroad in Annecy, France. The scholarship paid for more than half of my round-trip ticket to Europe, which was quite costly. Scholarships enable students to pursue their educational goals and give them self-confidence by recognizing their educational achievements.

Joshua Greve, senior
Major: French/Spanish

Dennis Thavenet Study Abroad Award/History Department

History

The Dennis Thavenet Study Abroad Award helped to finance my study abroad experience in Paris. Without scholarships, many students would not have the opportunity to study abroad. I appreciate the interest of donors and alumni who support opportunities for students to enhance their educational experiences by studying abroad.

Rachel Desormes, senior
Major: History

John G. Kulhavi Scholarship

Colonel William B. Nolde Scholarship

Military Science/ROTC

Scholarships are important to students not only for the monetary aspects but also for recognition of personal achievements, which encourages students to maintain their academic standing. I was selected to receive the John G. Kulhavi and Colonel William B. Nolde scholarships based upon my demonstration of excellence in the CMU ROTC program.

These scholarships have helped me greatly by assisting me with the costs of tuition and fees and providing me with credentials that helped secure my employment as a Resident Assistant on campus.

Zachary Bock, junior
Major: Mechanical Engineering Technologies

Pfeiffer Prize for Writing

Philosophy and Religion

Scholarships are important to students not only because they offset the costs of attending college, but also because a majority of them recognize students for work that they do--work that sometimes goes unnoticed.

During my four years as a religion major, all of the winners of the Pfeiffer Prize for Writing were students I looked up to because of their academic achievements. Winning this award is one of the best honors that I have ever received because it puts me in the same category as the students I admired.

Courtney Rider, '04
BA Religion & BS Psychology

Edward H. Potthoff, Jr. Scholarship

Political Science

It would be difficult to find the words to adequately express my gratitude for the receipt of this award, which is dedicated to individuals who seek to serve in local government. Gifts of money toward scholarships are truly some of the most philanthropic and continual. To have been part of such an act of kindness and graciousness is truly inspiring, and I promise to work hard to bring honor to the Potthoff name.

Adam A. Miller, '04
Master's of Public Administration

Anne Miller-Quimper Memorial Award

Psychology

With assistance from the Anne Miller-Quimper Memorial Award, I can accomplish what will be the final step toward achieving my lifetime goal of completing a dissertation for a Ph.D. degree. Scholarships provide opportunities to those who might not otherwise have the resources to complete higher education degrees or intensive research projects.

Many individuals are capable of making a difference in the world, but they often do not have the financial means to do so. Scholarships make it possible for many more students to reach their lifetime goals and affect the lives of others through their scholarly and professional endeavors. Scholarships are a priceless gift.

Jennifer Swanson, graduate student
Major: School Psychology

Leslie Lieberman Social Science Scholarship

Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work

The Leslie Lieberman Social Science Scholarship has helped me to pay my tuition without needing to take out loans to pay for my undergraduate education. With recent tuition increases, students' bills in their junior and senior years are much higher than they anticipated as freshmen, so scholarships are helpful in lowering these costs. In addition to their monetary value, scholarships are important because they encourage students to excel academically and reward them for doing so.

Audrey Bennett, senior
Major: Sociology and Religion