The University of Toledo

Judith Herb College of Education Health Science and Human Service Scholarships

The Judith Herb College of Education 2012-2013 scholarship application will be available beginning Mid January 2012 in the Student Services Office, 3100 Gillham Hall.  A paper application may also be printed from the web at http://www.utoledo.edu/eduhshs/scholarships/index.html . Application deadline is noon on March 16, 2012. 

Note:  All need-based scholarships require that a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) be on file by April 1.  Students may complete the FAFSA on the web at  http://www.fafsa.ed.gov  or students may contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at 419.530.8700.  The University of Toledo school code for completing the FAFSA is 003131.  Information provided on each scholarship is subject to change.  

• General Scholarships
• Art Education Scholarships
• Elementary Education Scholarships
• Health Education Scholarships
• Math Education Scholarships
• Music Education Scholarships
• Physical Education & Recreational Education Scholarships
• Science Education Scholarships
• Special Education Scholarships
• Vocational Education Scholarships

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Agnes and Clarence Alspaugh Scholarship for Student Teachers

The recipient shall be engaged in student teaching the year of the scholarship’s distribution, have a minimum 2.7 GPA and, if possible to determine, be hard-working, with a love of people and a desire to help others. 

 American Council of the Blind of Ohio Scholarship

Recipient shall be full or part-time undergraduate or graduate students majoring in a program that will prepare them to be educators of children who are blind or visually impaired or to students who are blind or visually impaired.  The recipient shall have a minimum

3.0 GPA.  Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate financial hardship and whose home community was in Ohio prior to matriculation.

Thomas Baither Family Scholarship

The recipient will have graduated from a Northwest Ohio or Southeast Michigan high school.  An incoming freshman must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a minimum ACT score of 20.  An upper class undergraduate must have maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA.  The scholarship is based on financial need.

Robert J. and Wrey Warner Barber Scholarship Fund

Recipients shall be students majoring in education in the Judith Herb College of Education. 

Josephine Bester Memorial Scholarship (new award)

Recipients must be female students under the age of 21 years with the highest financial need. Awards presented as textbook voucher to supplement classroom textbook costs. Renewability not specified.

David & Helen Frye Boone Scholarship

The recipient may be a junior or senior who is majoring in elementary education who is not participating in collegiate sports at UT.  The recipient shall have a minimum 3.0 GPA.  Financial need may be considered.

Robert Buell Memorial Award

Award presented to a graduate student in any college who best exemplifies scholarly excellence in the physical and biological sciences, has maintained genuine academic interest in the social sciences and humanities and plans a career in education. Preference given to a future teacher of mathematics or science.

Contact: Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, Graduate School, 3240 University Hall, 419.530.4723.

College of Education General Scholarship

Scholarship is for students enrolled in the Judith Herb College of Education.  Based on merit and financial need.  Renewability not specified

Frank and Hortense Clemons Scholarship

Scholarship is for students in the Judith Herb College of Education who are sophomores, juniors, or seniors with a 2.8 GPA or higher.  Financial aid may be considered.  Renewable as long as criteria are met.

Kelly L. Darling Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to sophomores with a 2.8 GPA or higher.  Based on financial need.  Renewable.

Rita Corrado DeMedio Memorial Scholarship

Scholarships for students majoring in teacher education in early, middle and adolescent fields, maintaining a 2.5 GPA or higher.  Renewable.

George F. and Dorothy Dickson Scholarship

Scholarship is for students enrolled in the Judith Herb College of Education.  Based on merit.  Renewability not specified.

Education Science Research and Professional Activities Fund

Recipients must be majoring in science or have a science-related major. Must maintain a 2.7 GPA or higher and be accepted into professional education status. Renewability not specified.

Janell Falter Scholarship

Recipients shall be full-time sophomore, junior or senior student in the Judith Herb College of Education.  Shall have and maintain a minimum of 2.5 GPA.  Preference given to a Toledo area high school graduate or a resident of Northwest Ohio or Southeast Michigan.  Preference also given to applicants who demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities.  Applied toward tuition and general fees.  Renewable.

Helen M. Fields Scholarship Fund

Scholarship for a full-time graduate student with an excellent academic record in the field of English and/or education. Based on financial need and academic achievement.

Contact: Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, Graduate School, 3240 University Hall, 419.530.4723.

Celia Koontz Findlay Scholarship in Elementary Education

Scholarships are for U.S. citizens who are sophomores, juniors, or seniors in the Judith Herb College of Education and majoring in elementary and/or early childhood education.  Based primarily on financial need.  A minimum 2.5 GPA or higher is required.  Extra curricular and community activities may be considered particularly past or current involvement in church-related activities.  Upon review by the COE Scholarship Committee, automatically renewable if recipients continue to meet criteria.  Scholarships are automatically renewed if recipients continue to meet criteria.

The Florence Finkbeiner Memorial Scholarship in Early Childhood Education

This scholarship is awarded to full-time students who have been accepted to professional standing in the Early Childhood Education program while maintaining a minimum 3.3 GPA or higher.  May be applied to any and all university expenses.  Renewable if recipient continues to meet criteria.

Thomas and Ellen Gibney Scholarship

Scholarship is for seniors with math majors in middle school education.  Must have a minimum 2.7 GPA.  Scholarship should be applied toward student teaching.  Students receiving grants, fee waivers, or other scholarship assistance not eligible.  May be renewable.

Kelly Z. Gilbert Memorial Scholarship

Scholarships are for students majoring in the Judith Herb College of Education.  Renewability not specified.

Gottshall-Rex Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship for full-time undergraduate women students majoring in physical education programs leading to degrees in teaching.  Financial need may be considered.  Based on scholastic achievement.  Can be renewed, based on academic accomplishment and recommendation.

Frances and Floyd Gunderman Award

Award for outstanding teaching professional continuing his/her education with a minimum of one year’s classroom experience.  Must have demonstrated excellence in teaching and provide two recommendations from school system.  Renewability not specified.

Ruth V. Hawkins – Heldt Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship awarded to a junior, senior or graduate level honor students in teacher education focusing on mathematics, music and/or physical education while maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.3.  Not based on financial need.  Renewable when recipient continues to meet qualifications.

Dr. Mary Jo Henning Scholarship

This award is for graduate students majoring in English in secondary education who have been recommended by the Curriculum and Instruction Department, maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0, and have financial need.  Renewability not specified.

David W. Henry Memorial Scholarship Award

Scholarship for sophomore, junior, or senior education majors.  Renewability not specified.

Patricia Parker Henry Memorial Scholarship

Full-time students majoring in teacher education, who have graduated from Waite High School, and have a 2.5 GPA or higher.  A recommendation from the advisor of Waite High school’s Future Teachers Club is required.  May be applied to any educational expense except for room and board.  Non-refundable. May be renewable if recipient maintains criteria and re-applies each year.

Frank Hickerson Memorial Scholarship

Scholarships are for senior education majors.  Scholastic achievement and need are prime considerations.  Renewability not specified.

Irene Ambers Hill Scholarship

Scholarship for a female student enrolled in a program in the Judith Herb College of Education leading to a teaching career.  Must be a Toledo high school graduate in the top half of her class demonstrating financial need.  Recipient should be of good character with ability to relate to students.  Renewability not specified.

Katie Hoben Scholarship

For full-time juniors or seniors majoring in elementary education, with preference given to students interested in teaching grades K-3.  Must have minimum 3.0 GPA and be involved in campus activities, particularly fraternities, sororities, dormitory life or student government.  Renewable if recipient continues to meet criteria.  Recipients may reapply each year.

David G. and Rebecca Huey Education Scholarship Fund (new award)

Recipients shall be entering freshmen in the Judith Herb College of Education. Based on financial need. Preference given to students with juvenile diabetes. Renewable if student maintains a 2.75 GPA.

Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumni Scholarship

Scholarship for physically and/or mentally challenged female students who are enrolled in the Judith Herb College of Education.

Contact: Director, Office of Accessibility, 1201 Health Science and Human Services Building, 419.530.4981.

Marilyn Keller Scholarship

For undergraduate or graduate student(s) in the Judith Herb College of Education.  Renewable.

Florence Kuhlman Scholarship

Scholarship for future teachers enrolled in the Judith Herb College of Education who are interested in teaching mathematics or science at either the elementary or secondary level.  Renewability not specified.

Betty Ash Lapp Award Fund

Scholarship for fulltime sophomore, junior or senior at The University of Toledo that enrolled in the College of Arts and Science or the Judith Herb College of Education. Recipient must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

The Frank and Hazel Larimer Charitable Trust

Scholarship awarded to entering students in the Judith Herb College of Education who are United States citizens.  Preference given to students from Northwest Ohio and then to students from Ohio.  The recipients shall be honor students who have scored 1200 or above on the SAT, or 27 or above on the ACT.  Not based on financial need.  Renewable.

Kitty Lowery Memorial Research Fund for Higher Education (new award, pending)

Recipients may be either masters or doctoral students who are majoring in higher education. To be used for dissertations, theses, or projects. Preference given to full-time students who submit 3-5 page proposals that (a) outline their studies and (b) provide budgets justifying awards. Advisor's signatures required. Renewability not specified.

The Lunt Family Scholarship

The scholarship is awarded to an aspiring sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student in the Judith Herb College of Education who has a minimum 2.7 GPA.  This scholarship may be used for all educational expenses and may be renewable by determination of the Judith Herb College Scholarship Committee.

Lucille Marine Scholarship

Scholarship is for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in special education or early childhood education.  Renewability not specified.

Laren K. McClain Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship for a physically and/or mentally challenged sophomore, junior, or senior student enrolled in the Judith Herb College of Education.  Based on demonstrated financial need.  Renewability not specified.

John (Jack) and Mary Pat Moor Scholarship Fund

For a full-time junior or senior, majoring in elementary or special education.  Preference will be given to graduates from high schools in Lucas County, with some demonstrated need based on financial aid or family circumstance.  Must have a 2.8 GPA.  After the junior year, must have a 3.0 GPA or higher and show qualities of leadership and communication skills.  May be applied to any and all educational expenses.  Renewable, but current recipients must reapply each year.

Francis E. & Phillip C. Nash Memorial Scholarships

Scholarships are  for education majors and pay instructional fees only.  Based on financial need and academic achievement.  Renewability not specified.

Harriett Fox Pheatt Scholarship

Scholarships for full-time students in the College of Education with preference to those students majoring in guidance counseling and English.  Recipient shall be a United States citizen with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.  Renewable for students with continued academic improvement.

Fred J. Raniele Memorial/Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

Scholarship is for an outstanding Judith Herb College of Education student.  Based on financial need.  Renewability not specified.

Marjorie Reinwald Romanoff Scholarship Fund

Scholarship for a new or continuing student in the Judith Herb College of Education majoring in social science, English, drama, or either liberal arts, with demonstrated financial need a major consideration.  Must exhibit a strong commitment to teacher education and exhibit personal interest in the arts.  Must be honor students with a minimum 2.8 GPA.  Renewability not specified.

Philip J. Rusche Emeriti Faculty Scholarship

Scholarship is for an outstanding graduate student in Judith Herb College of Education with a minimum 3.5 GPA.  Must demonstrate a strong commitment to their professional field of study and provide leadership among college peers and professional colleagues In the schools.  Renewable if student continues to meet criteria.

Iva May Russ Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship is for a student majoring in elementary education.  Preference given to alumni from either St. Patrick’s of Heatherdowns or Crossgates Schools with a minimum GPA of 3.0.  Selected on the basis of financial need.  Not renewable.

John H. Russel Scholarship

Awarded to a full-time graduate student in the field of higher education.  Applicants considered on the basis of academic performance and the content of written statements (not to exceed five pages) describing their aspirations in the field of higher education.  May be paid directly to recipients to defray seminar expenses and other needs of full-time students.  Renewability not specified.

George and Anna Saloff Memorial Scholarship

  Recipients shall be entering or continuing full-time students in the Judith Herb College of Education who reside with their biological parents at time of application.  Must be majors in Early Childhood Education and have a minimum 3.7 GPA.  Based on financial need.  Preference given, in the following order, to those who reside in: (1) East Toledo (2) Rossford (3) Perrysburg (4) Oregon.  Renewable if recipient continues to meet criteria.

Herb Sandberg Scholarship

Scholarship for a student in his/her senior year in the Judith Herb College of Education with a major in Early Childhood or Middle School Education.   A minimum 2.7 GPA is required.  Candidates must have completed courses in children’s literature and early childhood language arts and have demonstrated making reading and literature come alive.  This should be substantiated by the field experience advisors and/or cooperating teacher.

The Shew Music Education Scholarship

For an outstanding entering freshman student majoring in music education with at least 3.0 high school GPA, or equivalent.  Consideration will be given to student(s) demonstrating extra curricular music activities (shows, concerts).  Also available for students in upper college division in music and graduate music students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.  Renewable

Jay J. and Clara B. Shuer Scholarship

Award for outstanding students majoring in the field of special education.  Renewability not specified.

Steves Family

Scholarship is awarded to an Education major who has graduated from Whitmer High School and participated in band, orchestra, or student council.  Not based on financial need.  Renewability not specified.

Phyllis Haller Lamb/Ada Dawson Stephens Award of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity

Scholarship is  for undergraduate students majoring in early childhood education (K-3).  Preference given to Pi Phi or other Greek affiliate female student.  Must be active on campus and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.  Renewability not specified.

STRS Scholarship Fund

Recipients may be either undergraduate or graduate students who are preparing for teacher licensure. Renewability not specified.

William and Dyreese Sweeney Scholarship Fund

Recipients shall be UT students who maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher, based on a 4.0 grading scale. Scholarship award is also based on student financial need.

Awards are made as follows:

• Pharmacy students in the licensure program are awarded on odd years, and College of Education students in secondary education are awarded on even years.

Dr. Lance and Diana H. (Dee) Talmage Scholarship

Recipient shall be an Education major who is a junior in the Judith Herb College of Education. Must be involved in BOTH campus activities and, specifically, community activities. Recipient must have a 3.25 GPA or higher, and the award is based on financial need. Renewable for second year.

The Robert N. Whiteford Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship presented to a full-time graduate student to assist in research for the thesis, project or dissertation and to further the student’s professional development. Graduate adviser must nominate student and write a recommendation in which he/she assesses your academic potential and accomplishments. Student must also supply an essay of no more than two double-spaced pages.

Contact: Associate Dean, Graduate School, 3240 University Hall, 419.530.4723.

A. Martin and Ruth Zucker Memorial Award

Scholarships for students enrolled in the Judith Herb College of Education.  Renewability not specified.   

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Art Interest, Inc., Scholarship

Scholarship for an outstanding entering freshman studio art or art education major that recognizes talent and academic achievement. A portfolio review  required.

Contact: Chairperson The University of Toledo Department of Art, Toledo Museum of Art, P.O. Box 1013, Toledo, Ohio 43697, 419.530.8300.

Susanna L. Clement Scholarship Fund

Scholarships for an outstanding full-time junior or senior  majoring in studio art, art history, or art education. Students must show exceptional promise of creative ability and/or academic excellence. Submission of a portfolio of artwork, consisting of two and or three-dimensional examples, numbering no more than five required. Portfolio review required.

Contact: Chairperson, The University of Toledo Department of Art, Toledo Museum of Art, P.O. Box 1013, Toledo, Ohio 43697, 419.530.8300.

W. Sinclair Walbridge Scholarship Fund

Scholarships for entering freshmen pursuing studies in studio art, art history or art education. Non-renewable.

Contact: Chairperson The University of Toledo Department of Art, Toledo Museum of Art, P.O. Box 1013, Toledo, Ohio 43697, 419.530.8300.

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Celia Koontz Findlay Scholarship in Elementary Education

Scholarships are for U.S. citizens who are sophomores, juniors, or seniors in the Judith Herb College of Education and majoring in elementary and/or early childhood education.  Based primarily on financial need.  A minimum 2.5 GPA or higher is required.  Extra curricular and community activities may be considered particularly past or current involvement in church-related activities.  Scholarships are automatically renewed if recipients continue to meet criteria.

The Florence Finkbeiner Memorial Scholarship in Early Childhood Education

This scholarship is awarded to full-time students who have been accepted to professional standing in the Early Childhood Education program while maintaining a minimum 3.3 GPA or higher.  May be applied to any and all university expenses.  Renewable if recipient continues to meet criteria.

Lucille Marine Scholarship

Scholarship is for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in special education or early childhood education.  Renewability not specified.

Iva May Russ Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship is for a student majoring in elementary education.  Preference given to alumni from either St. Patrick’s of Heatherdowns or Crossgates Schools with a minimum GPA of 3.0.  Selected on the basis of financial need.  Not renewable.   

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Gottshall-Rex Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship for full-time undergraduate women students majoring in physical education programs leading to degrees in teaching.  Financial need may be considered.  Based on scholastic achievement.  Can be renewed, based on academic accomplishment and recommendation.

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Ruth V. Hawkins – Heldt Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship awarded to a junior, senior or graduate level honor students in teacher education focusing on mathematics, music and/or physical education maintaining a minimum of 3.3.  Not based on financial need.  Renewable when recipient continues to meet qualifications.

Florence Kuhlman Scholarship

Scholarship for future teachers enrolled in the Judith Herb College of Education who are interested in teaching mathematics or science at either the elementary or secondary level.  Renewability not specified.

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Ruth V. Hawkins Heldt Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship awarded to a junior, senior, or graduate level student majoring in teacher education who is focusing on mathematics, music, and/or physical education. Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.3. Not based on financial need.

The Shew Music Education Scholarship

For an outstanding entering freshman student majoring in music education with at least high school GPA of 3.0, or equivalent.  Consideration will be given to student(s) demonstrating extra curricular music activities (shows, concerts).  Also available for students in upper college division in music and graduate music students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.  Renewable. 

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Gottshall-Rex Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship for full-time undergraduate women students majoring in physical education programs leading to degrees in teaching.  Financial need may be considered.  Based on scholastic achievement.  Can be renewed, based on academic accomplishment and recommendation.

Ruth V. Hawkins Heldt Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship awarded to a junior, senior, or graduate level student majoring in teacher education who is focusing on either mathematics, music, and/or physical education. Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.3. Not based on financial need.  

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Florence Kuhlman Scholarship

Scholarship for an undergraduate student enrolled in the Judith Herb College of Education who is interested in becoming a teacher in mathematics or science.

Robert & Noreen Stollberg Award Fund

For sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate students majoring in astronomy or the profession of science education teaching at the elementary or secondary levels. Based on academic achievement, creativity, leadership, integrity, and services to UT and the community.

Contact: Department of Physics & Astronomy, 2017 McMaster Hall 419.530.2241.

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Lucile Marine Scholarship

Scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in special education or early childhood education.

Jay J. and Clara B. Shuer Scholarship

Award for outstanding students majoring in the field of special education.  Renewability not specified. 

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Career and Technical Education Scholarship (NOTE: guidelines may be changed)

The scholarship will be awarded to a graduate student with a degree in vocational education, holding either a four-year provisional or an eight-year professional certificate.  The recipient must be an active trade and industrial education teacher in a B.V.R. Center, or in a comprehensive, joint, or vocational high school.   The student may not be receiving financial aid from any other source and must be enrolled in a UT summer program.