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A guide to receiving scholarships as a full-time undergraduate student.

Scholarship Guide | 3

Table of Contents

A Few Items to Note about the Guide .................................................................................................................................... 4

How to Use This Guide ............................................................................................................................................................ 4

Helpful Tips ............................................................................................................................................................................. 5

Scholarship Recommendation Form ...................................................................................................................................... 6

Scholarship Listings *Scholarship Application ....................................................................................................................... 8

Essay Questions .................................................................................................................................................................... 21

A Few Items to Note about the Guide

1. This Lake Erie College Scholarship Guide is produced by the LEC Financial Aid

office to assist you in your efforts to help pay for your education.

All of the scholarships are for Lake Erie College undergraduate students

seeking their first undergraduate degree

All of the scholarships require full -time enrollment

All require being a U.S. Citizen unless noted otherwise

Some scholarships require an essay, recommendations and/or other

information.

2. Please use this guide to learn about LEC Scholarships and their criteria. Your

application allows you to apply for multiple scholarships. The Financial Aid office

will consider you for all scholarships you may be eligible for based upon the

information on your application. If you want to be considered for scholarships that

require extra documentation (essay, resume) you must submit those items with

your application.

3. The scholarship guide is prepared in advance of the current academic year. The

scholarships listed in the guide are subject to change.

4. Award amounts for scholarships may vary year from year and may not be known

until funding levels are established.

5. Many scholarships denote financial need. Complete your 2019-2020 Free

Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

How to Use This Guide

1. Read the criteria for each award to see if you could qualify and want to apply

2. Go to https://goo.gl/forms/oYNJDgfZsw5NNdum2 to submit your application.

3. Submit all supporting documentation that the scholarship asks for:

Recommendation Letter(s) (See page 7)

Essay

Audition or Portfolio or resume

The deadline to submit your scholarship application is April 15, 2019.

http://www.fafsa.gov/

https://goo.gl/forms/oYNJDgfZsw5NNdum2


Helpful Tips

Asking for Recommendations

Recommendations offer valuable insight in determining how others view you. You should ask individuals who

will support and advocate for you. Some suggestions would be teachers, counselors, coaches and community

leaders. Do not ask family members. Select individuals you interact with often and who are familiar with your

talents, successes and abilities. When requesting a recommendation from someone, be respectful of their time

and schedule.

Provide them with the Recommendation form included in this booklet. Also, supply them with details about

yourself including any awards, your activities and community involvement, your employment or other pertinent

information they may not know about you.

Be sure to give them appropriate time to complete their recommendation. And always thank them for their

support.

Essay Writing

In addition to a GPA requirement, many scholarship applications require an essay. An essay can provide a

valuable window into your abilities and personality that numerical data cannot provide. A well-written, carefully

constructed essay can give you an advantage in being selected as the recipient of that scholarship.

Be sure to specifically answer the question that is asked on the scholarship application. Create an essay that

is well thought out and reflects your viewpoint. Proofread before submitting! Have someone else review your

application not only for content, but to assist in finding grammatical errors.

Scholarship Recommendation

*An online recommendation form can be found here:

https://goo.gl/forms/B34VX8qJKdtxbFTR2

To the Applicant: Complete your name and give this form to your evaluator.

Name of Applicant: ________________________________________ LEC ID#_____________

To the Evaluator: Please complete both sides of this form and return to:

Compared to other students, please rate the applicant on the following characteristics:

Exceptional Above Average

Average Below Average

No Basis

Academic achievement

Work ethic

Creativity

Potential for growth

Personal qualities and character

Motivation

Leadership

Responsibility and dependability

School or community involvement

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Financial Aid Office Lake Erie College 391 W. Washington St. Painesville, OH 44077 Fax: 440-375-7103 E-mail: [email protected]

https://goo.gl/forms/B34VX8qJKdtxbFTR2


Recommendation: Please share your comments on what you think is important for the scholarship committee to know about this student and explain why you believe she/he is deserving of a scholarship. We welcome information that will assist us to differentiate this student from others. Please attach a separate page if needed.

Please select the option that best reflects your recommendation of this applicant: [ ] Highly recommend [ ] Recommend [ ] Do not recommend How long have you known this student applicant: _____________________________________ What is your relationship to the applicant? Select all that apply [ ] high school teacher [ ] principal [ ] advisor [ ] college professor/instructor [ ] guidance counselor [ ] coach [ ] employer [ ] other _____________________ Evaluator Name:_______________________________________________________________ Title/position: ___________________________________ Department: ___________________ Email: ________________________________________ Phone: _______________________ Signature:______________________________________ Date:_________________________

Scholarship Listings *Scholarship Application

Scholarship Criteria

Arthur & Arlene Holden Endowed Scholarship

This award was established in 2008 by Arthur and Arlene Holden to provide scholarship support for students majoring in natural sciences or mathematics and who rank in the top 10 percentile of their class.

- Natural Science or Mathematics major

Austin Knowlton Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Established to honor the memory of Austin E. Knowlton, the Knowlton Memorial Scholarship is awarded to one first-year student per year, renewable for four years of study.

- Ohio resident

- Math major

- Renewable for up to four years

- Financial need as determined by FAFSA

- First year student

Betsy J. Frost Scholarship

In 1938, Betsy J. Frost earned a bachelor of arts in government degree from Lake Erie College. She was an active member of the Lake Erie College Alumni Association and received the LEC Distinguished Alumni Award in 1979. Through her bequest, the Betsy J. Frost Endowed Scholarship fund was established in 1989.

- Cumulative 3.0 GPA


Mastin Scholarship

The Mastin Scholarship was established in 1990 by Dr. Thomas Mastin. It is awarded to outstanding students of the natural sciences and mathematics. Students must have a 27 or better composite on ACT (or SAT equivalent), or be a national merit finalist

- Science or math major

- High academic achievement



Catherine Shaw Scholarship

This scholarship was established in honor of Catherine F. Shaw who was the head of the Physical Education Department at Lake Erie College from 1954 to 1987. This is awarded to qualified, women leaders of the college.

- Cumulative 3.0 or above grade point average

- Faculty letter of recommendation

- Female with leadership qualities

Class of 1933 Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1945 by the Class of 1933 to assist students in their pursuit of higher education. It is awarded each year to deserving students with leadership potential and good academic standing.

- Good academic standing

- Demonstrate financial need as determined by FAFSA

Class of 1960 Endowed Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established by the Class of 1960 in honor of the 50th Anniversary of their graduation and in memory of their classmates. Preference will be given to students who have shown a high level of commitment to their fellow classmates and/or the College through their individual or group efforts and activities.


Class of 1962 Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 2015 with gifts received from the Lake Erie College graduating Class of 1962 and other donors.



David French Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established to honor David French who was a former history professor at Lake Erie College. It is awarded to a highly motivated, incoming freshman majoring in the liberal arts. Because of David’s passionate commitment to the traditional liberal arts and interdisciplinary studies, the scholarship is awarded to students in one of these fields.

- Liberal arts major

Don Parks Memorial Scholarship

Established through a gift to Lake Erie College, this scholarship supports deserving students in the equine program.

- Junior or senior grade level

- Pursuing a double major, or major and minor (concurrently), as long as equine is either major or minor

- Good academic standing with a 2.5 GPA

- May be renewable with above criteria

Dorothy Hassenflue Stein Scholarship

The Dorothy Hassenflue Stein Scholarship was established to help deserving students from Summit County. This award was created to honor the legacy of Mrs. Stein, who graduated from Lake Erie College 1926.

- Summit, Medina or Stark County Ohio Resident - Financial Need - 3.0 cum. GPA

- Community Service and Extracurricular Activity Participation

Dr. Lynde Steckle Scholarship

In 2007 this award was established by former students in memory of their beloved psychology professor, Dr. Lynde Steckle. Dr. Steckle’s vision, guidance, and encouragement inspired his students to pursue a career in psychology.

- Junior or senior college class level

- Psychology major

Edna Cope Quine Scholarship

This award was established in 1990 by Kenneth Quine in memory of his wife, Edna Cope Quine. As Painesville residents Mr. and Mrs. Quine enjoyed attending the fine arts programs at Lake Erie College. They supported the refurbishment of Morley Music Hall, a building that they considered the most beautiful in the U.S.

- Fine Arts major

- Incoming freshman

- Demonstrated financial need as determined by FAFSA

- Audition or portfolio with LEC Fine Arts Department Faculty


Ella Shulz Lynn Scholarship

Ella Shulz Lynn, Class of 1936, majored in Latin with minors in French and Spanish. Throughout her career she found that the liberal arts and expertise in languages were important, and in 1990 established the scholarship in her name.

- Natural born U.S. citizen

- Incoming female freshman

- Liberal arts major, including humanities, social sciences, fine arts, or natural sciences


- Letter of recommendation

Ellen Elizabeth Cook Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship honors Ellen Elizabeth Cook who graduated from Lake Erie College in 1957 with a major in art. After studying ceramics and painting, she became an art teacher. This award is presented annually to worthy students of art.

- Faculty recommendation letter

Emily S. Wales, Class of 1869 Scholarship

Emily Shedd Wales graduated from Lake Erie Seminary for Women in 1869. From 1870 to 1882 she taught in the Painesville and Mentor schools. In 1954 a bequest by Fanny Elizabeth Rich established this scholarship in honor of Emily.

- Outstanding student in foreign language

- Foreign language faculty recommendation

Florence Stockwell Smith Scholarship

This award was endowed by Margery Hodgkin to her grandmother, Florence Stockwell Smith, who graduated from Lake Erie Seminary in the Class of 1898.

- Female student

- Cumulative 3.0 grade point average


- Strong values and service oriented

G.A.R. Foundation Scholarship

The GAR Foundation Scholarship was established in 1978 with a donation from the GAR Foundation of Akron, Ohio. Galen Roush was the principal founder and chief executive of Roadway Express, Inc. He and his wife Ruth were lifelong residents of Akron and they were devoted to philanthropic institutions of the northeast Ohio area. In 1967 Galen and Ruth established the GAR Foundation.

- Resident of Northeast Ohio


- Business major


George Farrell Endowed Scholarship

The Professor George Farrell Endowed Scholarship was initiated by a planned gift by the beloved late Professor George Farrell. He established this scholarship to provide support Lake Erie College students who contribute some way to the Lake Erie College community.

- Liberal Arts major

- Cumulative GPA 3.0 +

Harold Fink Memorial Endowed Music Scholarship

This award was established in 1999 to honor the memory of former Lake Erie College faculty member, Harold Fink. It is awarded to a student, regardless of their major, who has demonstrated exceptional qualities in the pursuit, study, and performance of music at Lake Erie College.

- Faculty recommendation letter

Harriet B. Storrs Scholarship

Funded by the Harriet B. Storrs Fund of the Cleveland Foundation, recipients must be residents of the Painesville area and be in good academic standing.


- Graduated high school while residing in the 44077 area

- Minimum cumulative 2.0 grade point average

Helen Gertrude Ingersoll Scholarship

Through her bequest, Miss Ingersoll established the Helen Gertrude Ingersoll Scholarship. Miss Ingersoll’s intention was to assist graduates of Greater Cleveland area high schools in their pursuit of higher education.

- Excellence in academics

- Graduate of a Greater Cleveland area high school


Humanities Legacy Scholarship

This award was established in 2005 by Deborah Royce, class of 1980, to provide scholarship support for students majoring in the humanities. It was created to honor former or current Lake Erie College humanities professors: Egidio Lunardi, George Farrell, Kim McQuaid and Jake Rufli

- Cumulative 3.5 GPA - Major in the Social Sciences, Foreign Languages, English, Psychology, or Fine Arts - May be renewable with 3.0 GPA and eligible major

- Essay


International Studies Fund Scholarship

The International Studies Fund Scholarship was established in 2007 to encourage the study of other cultures and languages.

- College level studies in a foreign language

- Enrolled in study abroad program at Lake Erie College

J.A. Christian Crislip Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Jack D. Crislip, in memory of their son, Joseph.

- Minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA

- Junior of senior college class level

- Fine or performing arts major (preference to theatre major)

James F. Lincoln Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1965 by friends and admirers of Mr. James F. Lincoln who served Lake Erie College as a trustee for 27 years and as board president from 1952 to 1965. The award is made annually to female students.

- Female



- Two Faculty letters of recommendation

- Essay

John S. Roscoe Scholarship This award was established in 1979 by friends of John S. Roscoe, the highly regarded director for the Lincoln Electric Company. The scholarship is presented annually to students who strive for success in their college experience.


Junior Achievement Scholarships

In partnership with Junior Achievement (JA), two scholarships are available to JA alumni who attend Lake Erie College. Scholarship application, requirements, and selection is through Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland.

- Cleveland area high school seniors

- Junior Achievement participant


- Awarded through Junior Achievement

Kathleen A. Coleman Scholarship

Established in 1995 by Lester E. and Kathleen A. Coleman, this award assists deserving Lake Erie College students. Dr. Lester Coleman was a research chemist, president and CEO of Lubrizol Corporation. In 1995 Lester received a doctor of humane letters from LEC and in 2005, Kathleen received an LEC Sesquicentennial Fellow award.



Ladd-Higgins Scholarship This award was established in 1955 by the bequest of Martha Brewer Higgins who was a supporter of arts education at Lake Erie College.

- Enrolled in music studies


Lena Norton Scholarship This award was established in 1955 from a bequest from Mrs. Norton, Class of 1889. She served as a teacher and librarian at Lake Erie College from 1891 to 1895.

- Senior undergraduate student

- Outstanding work in mathematics during the previous 3 years

- Faculty recommendation

Lincoln Electric Foundation Scholarship

The Lincoln Electric Foundation Scholarship was established to support Lake Erie College students pursuing degrees in business, chemistry or mathematics.

- Majors in business, chemistry or mathematics


Lubrizol Scholarship These awards are funded by a grant from the Lubrizol Foundation to provide scholarship support to deserving and diverse students attending Lake Erie College.

- Junior or senior grade level in college - Cumulative 3.0 GPA - Financial need as determined by FAFSA

- Environmental studies major (other undesignated majors)

- Preference to diverse students


Mabel Marsh Ritchie Scholarship

The Mabel Marsh Ritchie Scholarship was established in 1956 by the Charles E. and Mabel M. Ritchie Memorial Foundation in memory of Mrs. Ritchie, Class of 1901. This scholarship is awarded to outstanding students from Northeast Ohio, who show promise of distinction.


- Resident of Northeast Ohio


Margery Ainsworth Scholarship

Margery Ainsworth, a 1925 graduate of Lake Erie College served the College as bookstore manager, treasurer assistant, recorder, and registrar. She received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters in 1976, and earned the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1981. In 1986 the LEC National Alumni Board established this award to recognize Margery’s many years of service.



- Two Faculty recommendation letters

- Essay

Marion G. Resch Foundation Scholarship

The Marion G. Resch Foundation was established in 2000 by Marion G. Resch, a Lake Erie College graduate. Mrs. Resch was always interested in education and the youth of the Mahoning Valley. Through her foundation, deserving high school students from the Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties in Ohio who attend Lake Erie College, are supported with these awards.

- Graduate of a Mahoning, Trumbull, or Columbiana County high school in Ohio

- Mandatory attendance at Resch Foundation Scholarship Advisory meetings

- Good academic progress

- Financial need as determined by the FAFSA

Martha Harrison Mayer Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1974 by the bequest of Mrs. Martha Harrison Mayer, a math major from the Class of 1922. She raised and raced harness horses and was a volunteer with a number of organizations. It is awarded annually to deserving students in good academic standing.


Koch Foundation Scholarship

The Charles Koch Foundation Scholarship was established for students committed

to the “The Pursuit of Happiness” throughout their career at Lake Erie College.

Qualified students will have membership in the LEC’s Business and

Entrepreneurship Learning Community and be engaged in associated co-curricular

activities. Students must successfully complete the “On Human Freedom” Course.

This scholarship will be renewed based upon attendance at guest speaker events

associated with the On Human Freedom Course, participating in arranging at least

one of the annual guest speaker events and maintain no less than a cumulative 3.0

grade point average.

The criteria to be awarded this scholarship are:

1. Freshman with a history of engagement in activities related to entrepreneurship

2. Essay on the “Role of Freedom In Fostering The Well-being Of Individuals And Society”

Freshman engaged in entrepreneurship activities

Mary Krehl Stillwagon Scholarship

Mary Krehl Stillwagon graduated from Lake Erie College in 1905. In 1988 her daughter, Mildred Stillwagon Gabrielson, established this scholarship her honor.

- Junior or senior college class level


- History major (fine arts major if no eligible history major)


Masten Scholarship This scholarship was established in 1966 by Edith Virginia Enkler, Class of 1936, in memory of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Issac Parey Masten, and her mother, Edith Ann Masten Enkler.

- Junior class status

- Studies in a foreign language


Nancy Krehl Stillwagon Endowed Scholarship

This award was established in 2007 by Mildred Stillwagon Gabrielson. The Nancy Krehl Stillwagon Endowed Scholarship Fund is to provide scholarship support to Lake Erie College students who major in the fine and performing arts.

- Fine and performing arts majors



Paul Weaver Scholarship This scholarship was established in 1966 by a gift from the alumni in honor of the 1976 retirement of Paul Weaver, the sixth President of Lake Erie College.

- Junior or senior class level in college


- Strong leadership qualities


- Essay

- Two Faculty recommendation letters

Powers Trust Scholarship The Powers Higher Educational Trust was established in 1988 by Alice R. Powers. The Powers Trust Scholarship assists deserving high school students from Mahoning and Trumbull counties in Ohio who attend Lake Erie College.

- Graduate of a Mahoning and Trumbull County high school in Ohio

- Mandatory attendance at Powers Trust Advisory Board meetings

- Good academic progress

- Renewable for up to four years (eight semesters)

Richeimer Scholarship The Richeimer Scholarship was endowed by the will of Mary Jane Richeimer. Mary Jane spent her life in education and was a published author and poet. The scholarship is for a worthy student majoring in elementary education

- Elementary Education major



Robert Dickinson Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1984 by Mr. Dickinson, a friend of Lake Erie College.




- Equestrian studies

Roddick Scholarship

This award was established in 1992 by Catherine Roddick a long-time Painesville resident who wanted to help local students. The scholarship provides funding for deserving Lake Erie College students, residing in the Painesville (zip code 44077) area.

Amount: up to $1,500



- Traditional age student (17-23)-graduated high school while residing in the 44077 area

- Non-traditional age student (over 24)-residing in the 44077 area for at least 5 continuous years prior to attending Lake Erie College

Ruth A. Wills Scholarship

Ruth Aubrey Wills graduated from Lake Erie College in 1932 and was an avid supporter of the College. She served as her class agent, organized reunions, and recommended students for admission. Her career paths included interior designer, elementary and junior high school educator, children’s librarian, and as a WAVE, with the WWII women’s branch of the U.S. Naval Reserves. Ruth contributed to Mathews House projects and the Class of 1932 loan fund. Through her bequest, the Ruth A. Wills Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in 1999 to support future Lake Erie College students.



S. Livingston Mather Scholarship

This scholarship was established to support a deserving student in the Equine Studies program from the S. Livingston Mather Foundation Trust.

- Equine studies major



- Freshman grade level in college

Samuel T. Cowling Scholarship

After 30 years as a Professor of English at Lake Erie College, Dr. Samuel Cowling retired in December 2001. In his honor, Deborah Potts established this award to support students in the liberal arts.

- Junior or senior grade level




Sarah Almira Greer Scholarship

Sarah Greer graduated from Lake Erie College in 1862 and served as a faculty member from 1863 to 1875. She was the first of five generations to graduate from Lake Erie College. In 1956, granddaughter, Jessie Treadwell Anderson, class of 1926, established the Sarah Almira Greer Scholarship fund in her memory.

- Senior grade level in college

- Demonstrated financial need as determined by FAFSA

T & E Rodenberg Award

Emilie (Billie) Rodenberg, Class of 1939, graduated with a sociology degree and was extremely active in several campus organizations throughout her college years. This award was established in her name to assist deserving LEC students.



Tessie Mae Seamon Scholarship

This scholarship was established in 1999 by Tessie Mae Seamon, a graduate of Lake Erie College. She must major in social sciences, psychology, biology, or chemistry with the aspiration to work in therapeutic care of humans, human care, or medical field after graduation.



- Female, junior grade level

- Social science, psychology, biology, or chemistry major

Theresa Hollander Weisberger Award

Theresa Hollander Weisberger, Class of 1963, pursued majors in Spanish and English literature and studied abroad in Madrid. Established in 1990, this award assists deserving students in the Academic Program Abroad.

- Enrollment in the Academic Program Abroad


Tracy H. Dickinson Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Tracy Harrington Dickinson, Class of 1978, to support students majoring in liberal arts, sciences, business, and education fields of study. Tracy has made significant contributions to the College, and currently, serves as a distinguished member of the Lake Erie College Board of Trustees.

- Female student



Zappitelli Family Endowed Scholarship

The Zappitelli Family Endowed Scholarship was established in 2016 as a gift from Robert Zappitelli, a long- time friend of Lake Erie College. May be renewable.

- Business major with preference to Accounting major

- Minimum 3.0 GPA

- Financial need

Equine Talent Scholarship Students pursuing a major in equine studies may apply for the EQ Talent Scholarship. Award amount will be determined by overall skill level.

- EQ major - Financial Need - Recommendation from someone in equine industry

Resume of your equine experience

Bright Futures Scholarship Lake Erie College and the Lake County NAACP have a Bright Futures Scholarship for one student from Riverside High School, Thomas W. Harvey High School and Fairport Harding High School. The scholarship is renewable for one year.

3.2 cumulative GPA or better

Involved in school related clubs, organizations or sports

Class of 1968 Scholarship The Class of 1968 Scholarship is for a female student for the use of study abroad.

Enrolled in a LEC study abroad program -

-

Clara Maythem Scholarship

The Clara Maythem Scholarship was established in 1948 with a bequest from Mrs. Maythem to assist students who are graduates of a secondary school in the Greater Cleveland area.

- GPA 3.0 or better Financial need

Letter of recommendation


Essay Questions and Other Requirements for Specific Fund

The following funds have additional requirements. Submissions of these items can be made on the online

application, emailed to [email protected], or dropped off at the Financial Aid Office.

Humanities Legacy Scholarship Essay Question

1. Please submit a 500-word essay in response to the following statement.

Gertrude Stein, an American Writer, once said that the best art is annoying. Another way of saying this is that

the best art is that which unsettles us, and presents the world to us in unfamiliar or even strange ways.

Describe a work of art, film, book, or song that had this effect on you and how it changed your thinking.

Ainsworth, Weaver, Lincoln, Bentley, and/or Maythem Scholarships

1. Please submit a 500-word essay in response to the following statement.

How has Lake Erie College impacted your life through involvement in campus life, activities, or classroom?

2. These scholarships also require two faculty recommendation letters.

Submissions can be made on the online application, emailed to [email protected], or dropped off at the Financial Aid Office.



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