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Scholarships

The following scholarships will be awarded to qualified, fulltime undergraduate biology/science students returning to The University of Findlay for the oncoming academic year.



Requirements:
1. Be an Ohio resident
2. Apply and be accepted for admission to UF (if a beginning student)
3. Complete FAFSA form
4. Current enrollment as a Computer Science, Biology or Pharmacy major or intention to major in one of these areas (if a beginning student)
5. Successful completion of high school courses in biology, chemistry, physics or computer science with a grade of "B" or higher.
6. Successful completion of high school math up through Pre-Calculus or the equivalent with grades of "B" or better in all math classes.
7. An overall cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or higher (or the equivalent)8. ACT scores of 23 on each test in math and science reasoning or an SAT score of 560 or higher on Math. Or if you rank in the top 10% of your high school graduating class, your ACT/SAT scores will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
9. To be considered for renewal of this scholarship on an annual basis, you must make reasonable progress toward a degree in one of the three targeted majors, and maintain a 3.25 GPA.

How to Apply:Contact Bethany Henderson-Dean (henderson-dean@findlay.edu) for application information.
Application Deadline:To be announced

Alan Clopper Scholarship
The Allen Clopper Scholarship, established by Allen '36 and Betty (Caskey '36) Clopper, is an endowed scholarship that provides assistance to incoming freshman who rank in the upper quarter of their high school class.  Students should be planning to major in one of the physical sciences and/or mathematics.  This scholarship is renewable providing students maintains at least a 3.0 GPA.

Dow U.S.A. Science Scholarship

The Kent Davis - Dow U.S.A. Science Scholarship was established by Kent Davis and employees of Dow Chemical USA in 1992 for juniors who have a declared major in the natural sciences.  Recipients must have a 3.0 or better GPA.

I. N. Heminger Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to an exceptional student majoring in the liberal arts or science, with a preference to mathematics and science majors.  Applicants must have a 3.2 cumulative GPA and must demonstrate financial need.

Dr. Wendell Moyer Scholarship

The Dr. Wendell Moyer Scholarship was established in memory of Wendell W. Moyer '24, whose lifetime profession was as a research chemist.  It is awarded to an honor student, who has high character and is majoring in natural science or math.

Katharine Ballard Reed Memorial Scholarship
The Katharine Ballard Reed Memorial Scholarship was established by Dr. Charles Reed and Dr. Joseph Reed in memory of their mother, Katharine Ballard Reed, a lifelong resident of Findlay and neighbor of the UF campus.  The scholarship is awarded annually to students in the field of natural sciences with outstanding academic records entering their junior or senior year.

Shafer-Van Dorn-McGranahan Scholarship
The Shafer-Van Dorn-McGranahan Scholarship was created in memory of Mildred McGranahan's '41 maternal grandmother, Mary Shafer Van Dorn (1862-1928), and her mother, Fern Van Dorn McGranahan (1895-1962).  Their lives spanned an era "progressing" from spinning and knitting homemade calicos to purchasing off-the-rack, ready-made clothing.  Both spent their lifetimes as dedicated farmers.  The family farm was started in 1902.  The stewardship of the farm's lands is the source of this scholarship.  It is the donor's hope that it provides encouragement to those who receive the scholarship to be aware of mankind's place in the ecosystem - from the most intimate of individual sociological commitments to the biological-ecological effects of the whole.  It is hoped that the scholarship recipient, in turn, becomes a "steward of land" wherever and however he/she may fulfill his/her days.

Glenn and Helen Stout Scholarship
Dr. Glenn E. '42 and Helen (Beery '44) Stout established the Glenn and Helen Stout Scholarship to recognize students with a major in the natural sciences area.  Preference is given to students interested in atmospheric and/or water sciences.  Dr. Stout received an honorary Doctor of Science degree in 1973.

The Stevenson-Phillips Scholarship
Dr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Stevenson have established The Stevenson-Phillips Scholarship in recognition of Doc Phillips and for their mutual interest in the field of biology and the potential to recruit and retain outstanding scholars in this program by providing financial assistance to students.  Recipients must have a 3.0 GPA.

Woman's National Farm & Garden Club Scholarship - Ohio Division
This scholarship will be awarded to a female enrolled in a major field of study at The University of Findlay closely related to horticulture, nature interpretation, biological science, environmental studies, education, or a related profession.  The applicant should be an Ohio resident with a demonstrated financial need and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.