Scholarships
The College of Health and Human Services offers a variety of scholarship opportunities to students in the majors offered in the college. You can apply for these scholarships on the Financial Aid website.
CHHS SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTIONS
Dean's Student Enrichment Scholarship
Retired HHS Dean, Beverly Schmoll Ph.D., established the Dean’s Student Enrichment
Scholarship to provide resources to cover travel expenses for undergraduate and graduate
students who have been invited to attend a State or National level meeting or conference
to present their research papers or posters that have been accepted by the organization
in their chosen field of study. Applicants may submit for funding from this Scholarship
year-round. Applicants must submit verification of paper or poster acceptance in their
application materials.
Denise Ardoyno Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1994 by the late Phillip Ardoyno, president of Zatkoff Seals & Packings,
his wife Barbara, and others in memory of the Ardoynos' daughter Denise, a UT student.
Income from this fund provides scholarships to students who are sophomore level or
higher, majoring in Criminal Justice. Awards are based on financial need and academic achievement (2.7 or higher GPA).
Elsa Brown Scholarship
Honors Dr. Brown who was the first Dean of the School of Allied Health at the Medical
College of Ohio. Income from this fund provides scholarships to students majoring
in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Physician Assistant Studies.
William R. Delaney, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1991 by Michele Delaney (A/S '77), former UT employee and an auditing
supervisor for the Ohio Department of Taxation, and others in memory of her husband
William, former administrator of the Lucas County Corrections Center from 1976 to
1989. Income from this fund provides scholarships to non-traditional students, employees
of the Lucas County Sheriff’s Department and their children who pursue degrees in
Corrections or Criminal Justice. This scholarship assists working students who may not qualify for other financial
aid because of their income, but may need assistance with the cost of college. Students
cannot be on academic probation.
Fleming Therapy Services Scholarship
Established in 2015 by Matthew and Carrie Fleming. This scholarship supports graduate
level Speech-Language Pathology students demonstrating academic achievement (3.2 or higher GPA).
Flower Hospital Guild Scholarship Fund
Established in 1998 by the Flower Hospital Guild. Income from this fund supports scholarships
for undergraduates majoring in a health care field. Recipients must be U.S. citizens
demonstrating academic achievement (2.5 or higher GPA) and financial need. Consideration
is also given to campus activities and employment.
Friends of Paralegal Studies Scholarship
Established in 1997 and endowed in 2008 by alumni and friends. Income from this fund
provides scholarships for associate degree and post-baccalaureate certificate students
in the Paralegal Studies program. Students must have completed 30 hours of course work and hold a 3.6 or greater
GPA in their law courses. Students must demonstrate dedication to a career in the
field of legal specialties.
Gottschall-Rex Memorial Fund
Income from this fund provides scholarships to female students in the School of Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences' Human Performance and Fitness Promotion
Program and is based on financial need.
John H. and Diane E. Harris Fund
Established in 2010 by John and Diane Harris. Income from this fund provides scholarships
to students in the Health Education field.
Dr. Stephen Heater Memorial Scholarship
For students who are pursuing a degree in Occupational Therapy at UT.
Thomas A. Hogan Memorial Scholarship
Income from this fund provides scholarships to sophomore, junior, or senior students
in the Exercise Science field. Recipient must have 3.0 or higher GPA and part-time employment.
Jeanne M. and George E. Horen Paralegal Scholarship
Jeanne M. and George E. Horen Paralegal Scholarship was established by Rose and Jim
Duncan to honor the memory of Rose’s parents. Rose is an alumna of the university.
Income from this fund provides scholarships to non-traditional students in the Paralegal Studies Program at The University of Toledo in their junior or senior year. Students should
also have demonstrated involvement in community service, be enrolled either part-time
or full-time with a minimum GPA of 3.5. This scholarship is not based on financial
need.
Catherine L. Hornbeck Diversity Scholarship
Income from this fund provides scholarships to Physical Therapy students. Students should have demonstrated community engagement that enhances social,
economic, and cultural diversity and preference will be given to first-generation
students.
George Isaac, Jr. Scholarship
Income from this fund provides scholarships to Occupational Therapy students in their third year of the program.
Robert Livengood Scholarship
For students who are pursuing a degree in Physical Therapy at UT. Recipients must be receiving no other scholarships or grants, and must include
a statement regarding financial need in their application essay.
Sy Mah Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1990 by the family and friends of Sy Mah, assistant professor of health
promotion and human performance. At the time of his death in 1988, Mr. Mah held the
world record for running the most marathons (524). Income from this fund provides
scholarships for full-time students in the College of Health Sciences, with first
preference given to those majoring in a bachelor’s program in Exercise Science, and second preference to those in the Division of Health. Recipients must be avid social runners who meet academic standards (3.0 or higher
GPA). This scholarship is renewable, however students must reapply annually.
Physical Therapy Scholarship Endowment Fund
Income from this fund provides scholarships to students in the Physical Therapy Doctoral program.
Timothy and Susan Pontius Fund
Established in 2004 by Timothy Pontius (UC '80) and Dr. Susan Pontius. Mr. Pontius
is a prominent businessman and his wife Susan is a veterinarian. Income from this
fund supports respiratory care technologies and provides scholarships for junior or
senior Respiratory Care students. Recipients must show academic merit (3.2 or higher GPA) and demonstrate
involvement in the American Association of Respiratory Care. Scholarship is not based
upon need.
Martin H. Ritchie Endowed Scholarship in Counselor Education Fund
Established in 2008, the Martin H. Ritchie Endowed Scholarship in Counselor Education
Fund supports a doctoral student enrolled in the Counselor Education program who is a graduate of a CACREP-accredited master’s degree program in counseling,
has evidence of a strong professional identify as a counselor, demonstrates active
involvement in professional service, demonstrates evidence of community service, shows
potential for leadership in the counseling profession, and has at least one year remaining
until graduation.
Newton C. Rochte Endowed Scholarship
Established in 1998 by Dr. Newton Rochte, the first dean of UT's Community and Technical
College, and his wife Beulah. Scholarship is based primarily on financial need. Students
must have a 2.0 or higher GPA and be enrolled with part-time or full-time status.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Jerry Sawicki, Jr. Scholarship Fund
Established in 1996 and endowed in 1998 by Jerry Sawicki, III (UC '84), president
and CEO of the Sawicki Realty Co., and his wife Angie, in honor of his parents. H.
Jerry Sawicki, Jr. is the retired chair of Sawicki Realty, and his wife Lois Ann is
a retired design consultant for the company. Income from this fund provides scholarships
to undergraduate students majoring in Criminal Justice. Recipients must demonstrate
financial need and meet academic standards (3.3 or higher GPA).
Professor William D. and Mrs. Fae E. Scott Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1988 by Dr. Mark Vondelembse (Eng '71), director of the PhD program
in the College of Business Administration and Dr. Sandy Vonderembse (Ed '72), in honor
of her parents. In 1938, Professor William Scott became the first faculty member in
the former Community and Technical College and held several positions before his retirement
in 1971. Income from this fund provides scholarships based on need and merit. This
scholarship is renewable, however students must reapply annually.
Shew Scholarship in Counseling Services
Endowed in 2003 by various donors, including licensed professional counselor, Sue
Shew (MEd '80). Income from this fund provides scholarships for outstanding full-time
graduate students enrolled in the School of Intervention and Wellness/Counseling and Mental Health program. Students must have a 3.0 or higher GPA and needs a letter of recommendation from
the Counseling Department.
Harold R. Stevens, M.D. Scholarship
Established in 1996 and endowed in 2000 by various donors in honor of Dr. Harold Stevens,
a retired physician. Income from this fund supports scholarships for sophomores in
the Respiratory Care Program. Scholarship is based on scholastic achievement (3.25 or higher GPA) and
a demonstrated commitment to volunteer work that will benefit cardiopulmonary patients.
Recipients must also be members of the American Association of Respiratory Care. Students
can reapply annually.
Tyner Scholarship
Income from this fund supports scholarships for graduate students who demonstrate
an interest in advancing the understanding of the causes of autism, developing and/or
discovering a cure for autism, and care of an autistic person. Student must have a
3.0 or higher GPA.
G. Norb Wambold Scholarship
Established in 2005 in memory of retired salesman G. Norbert Wambold by friends and
family, including son Robert G. Wambold (Bus ’76) and daughter-in-law, Dr. Suzanne
Wambold (BEd ’85, MEd ’91, PhD ’02), professor in the College of Health & Human Services.
Income from this fund supports scholarships for students, with first preference given
to Exercise Science students with junior or senior status who are enrolled full-time
in the School of Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences' Human Performance and Fitness
Promotion concentration at the University of Toledo. Second preference should be given
to Bachelor of Science-Exercise Science students with sophomore, junior or senior
status who are enrolled full-time in the School of Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences
majoring in a pre-concentration program (pre-PT, pre-OT, pre-PA). Applicants should
have a minimum 3.0 GPA. The scholarship is not automatically renewable but previous
awardees may reapply. This scholarship is based on merit, with preference given to
students with volunteer experience, involvement in student organizations, and community
service. Applicants do not need to have a financial aid need.
Todd David Zielinski, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Income from this fund provides scholarships to students in Health & Human Services
majors.
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
The Following Scholarships are Available Through The Office Of Financial Aid And UT
Alumni Association:
Please contact the financial aid scholarship office at 419.530.5817 for more information
on how to apply.
UT Retirees Scholarship
Administered by the UT Alumni Association. Please contact Marcus Sneed at 419.530.5378
or marcus.sneed@utoledo.edu for more information on how to apply.
Office of Student Financial Aid/Scholarship Services
Students may be eligible for other University of Toledo donor awards not specific
to enrollment in the College of Health and Human Services. Scholarship applications,
including the Office of Student Financial Aid General Scholarship Application, can
be accessed using the UT Scholarship Search. A complete listing of all opportunities and requirements for UT and outside scholarships
is available on the Financial Aid website.