Lorene King Ashby Scholarship
In conjunction with the 125th Endowed Funds Drive and the Give Voice to Your Values campaign, Mrs. Lorene (King) Ashby '61 established the Lorene King Ashby Scholarship Endowment Fund at the University of Findlay. Recipients must be full-time elementary education majors with a 3.0 GPA or better.
Fund Balance as of 6/30/11 - $10,091

William J. Butler Scholarship
This scholarship was established by friends and family of Bill Butler as a tribute to a man who so loved education and students. He inspired students by his example and by the way he lived his life from day to day. Recipients of this scholarship must be undergraduate education majors and maintain a 3.33 GPA.
Fund Balance as of 6/30/11 - $12,063

John and Marge Cindric Scholarship
The family and friends of John and Marge Cindric have established this scholarship to be given to a student who is enrolled in any major within the College of Education with first preference to an intervention specialist major. The recipient must have at least a 2.75 GPA.
Fund Balance as of 6/30/11 - $10,904

Class of 1959 Scholarship
In conjunction with the 125th Endowed Fund Drive, the members of the Class of 1959 established this scholarship commemorating their 50-year reunion. This scholarship is awarded to an education major in his or her sophomore, junior or senior year of study with a GPA of 3.0 or better.
Fund Balance as of 6/30/11 - $10,243
 
Betty Caskey Clopper Scholarship
The Betty Caskey Clopper Scholarship, established by Allen ’36 and Betty (Caskey ’36) Clopper, provides assistance to students who rank in the upper quarter of their high school class. The student should be planning to major in elementary education with an emphasis in early childhood education and have a desire to teach at the preschool level, kindergarten or grades one through three. This scholarship is renewable provided the student maintains at least a 3.0 GPA.
Fund Balance as of 6/30/11 - $24,738
        
College of Education Clubhouse Endowment Fund
In conjunction with the 125th Endowed Funds Drive, the faculty and staff of the College of Education have established the College of Education Clubhouse Endowment Fund to support the reading and math clinic for students in Hancock County and Findlay City Schools.

“The Clubhouse” is a free literacy outreach that is extended to children in the local area by The University of Findlay Reading and Literacy Center. The purpose of this program is twofold: (1) to provide reading and literacy instruction and support/math assessment and intervention for school-age children, and (2) to arrange for authentic experiences for the University’s teacher education candidates. The mission of “The Clubhouse” is to furnish struggling readers with a safe and encouraging environment for specific assessment-based intervention and give children stimulating, engaging and encouraging small-group math instruction.
Fund Balance as of 6/30/11 - $11,705

Gerald R. and Florence G. Collins Graduate Assistantship Fund
Established by Florence G. Collins in 1993, the Gerald R. and Florence G. Collins Graduate Assistantship Fund provides assistance to students enrolled in The University of Findlay’s master of arts in education program with a specialization in the strand of special education. The scholarship is renewable, provided the student remains in good academic standing. In return for the stipend, recipients should work in the master of arts in education office.
Fund Balance as of 6/30/11 - $74,595

Doyne Frommer Scholarship 
Established by a dear friend, the Doyne Frommer Scholarship Fund at The University of Findlay has been created. This scholarship is awarded to a student in the College of Education majoring in special or general education. The recipient must be a full-time student with a 3.0 GPA.
Fund Balance as of 6/30/11 - $10,703

F.O. Eakin Family Scholarship
This fund was established by Barbara Eakin Meyers, Class of 1963, for students majoring in education and to honor her family. Barbara’s inspiration to assist students in furthering their education came from one of her favorite professors, Dr. Louis Chenette, and with her involvement throughout campus. Full-time students in their senior year of study with at least a 3.0 GPA are eligible to apply.
Fund Balance as of 6/30/11 - $10,307

Grace Leonard Farrell ’36 and Christina Taylor Florence ’94 Scholarship
In conjunction with the 125th Endowed Funds Drive, Edward and Melinda Taylor have established this scholarship in memory of Grace Leonard Farrell, Melinda’s mother, and in honor of Christina Taylor Florence, Edward and Melinda’s daughter. Grace was a 1936 graduate of Findlay College where she received a bachelor of arts in social sciences. Christina, a 1994 graduate of The University of Findlay, received adegree in elementary education. This scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in education having a GPA of 3.2 or better.
Fund Balance as of 6/30/11 - $15,285

John W. ’14 and Hester (Powell ’19) Grimm Education Scholarship
The John W. ’14 and Hester (Powell ’19) Grimm Education Scholarship was established by Hester Powell Grimm in 1992. The scholarship is awarded to students with a declared major in the teacher education program within the College of Education. The scholarship is renewable with a 3.0 GPA.
Fund Balance as of 6/30/11 - See Grimm Business Scholarship (split)
   
Barbara Rieck Heminger Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Ruse established this scholarship to perpetuate Barbara's legacy and memory and the joy and happiness she brought to so many people.  Because of Barbara's love for teaching and for children, this recipient shall be an education major with at least a 2.8 GPA.
Fund Balance as of 6/30/11 - $31,209

Pam Hyland Scholarship
Established by friends and family of Pam Hyland in 2005, this award will be made annually to a full-time student majoring in teacher education. Recipients may be in their sophomore, junior or senior year of study and must have a GPA of between 2.5 and 3.2.
Fund Balance as of 6/30/11 - $12,332

Lorain Bilingual Scholarship
Established by the Nordson Foundation, the Stocker Foundation and the Greater Lorain Foundation, the Lorain Bilingual Scholarship was established for Hispanic/Latino students graduating from the Lorain City Schools or transferring to UF from Lorain Community College who plan to enter the teaching field in a bilingual setting and who have a major/minor in a language other than English, and have a major/minor in education or plan to seek teaching credentials after graduation.
Fund Balance as of 6/30/11 - $146,362

Larry L. and Joann M. Miles Scholarship
Established by their family and friends, the Larry L. and Joann Miles Scholarship Fund honors Joann’s passion for the promotion of reading and literacy. Joann believed strongly that art in children’s picture books and art at the Mazza Museum should be used to foster a desire to read. This scholarship supports students majoring in Education with an emphasis in English/Language Arts and/or reading endorsement. First preference will be given to students majoring in Early Childhood Education with a reading endorsement who exhibit a keen interest in literacy. Applicants must also volunteer or be a student director at the Mazza Museum, be a sophomore, junior or senior, and have a 3.0 GPA or better.
Fund Balance as of 6/30/11 - $46,533

Keith ’67 and Joyce Mohr Scholarship
In conjunction with the 125th Endowed Fund Drive, Keith A. and Joyce L. Mohr established the Keith ’67 and Joyce Mohr Scholarship Endowment Fund at The University of Findlay. Mr. Mohr is a 1967 graduate of Findlay College/The University of Findlay. He retired from the Findlay City School system after 36 years of educating students. Mrs. Mohr retired from the Hancock Federal Credit Union after 31 years of service. They established this scholarship to assist in educating young people. The scholarship is awarded to full-time undergraduate students majoring in middle childhood education or finance and have a 3.5 GPA or better.
Fund Balance - Newly endowed

Multicultural Master’s Degree Scholarship
The Multicultural Master’s Degree Scholarship provides assistance to education professionals enrolled in at least two courses in the master of arts in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) and bilingual education program at The University of Findlay. Recipients must be committed to students who speak another language and the multicultural program.
Fund Balance as of 6/30/11 - $45,013
        
Michael W. Murphy Scholarship
The Michael W. Murphy Scholarship was established by family and friends in memory of Michael Murphy, a student athlete at The University of Findlay, who died shortly after completing his student teaching in English. The scholarship is awarded to students majoring in English/education.
Fund Balance as of 6/30/11 - $16,042
        
Dr. Jean C. Nye Memorial Scholarship
The University of Findlay Board of Trustees has established the Dr. Jean C. Nye Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund at The University of Findlay. Dr. Nye came to Findlay in 1959. During her tenure, she taught Spanish, developed the undergraduate program in bilingual multicultural education and created the master of arts in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) and bilingual education program.
       
After years of directing academic programs, in 1997 she was named Assistant Vice President for Institutional Advancement, a post in which she served as UF’s government liaison at the state and federal levels. She successfully pursued and received government, foundation and corporation grants amounting to more than $10 million. At the time she passed away on Feb. 29, 2000, she was actively engaged in obtaining funding for the intergenerational studies program, among others. This scholarship shall be given to a student who is enrolled in the intergenerational studies program at UF.
Fund Balance as of 6/30/11 - $17,358
        
James D. and Judith L. Philipp Award of Excellence for the College of Education
Established in conjunction with the 125th Endowed Funds Drive and with heartfelt love and dedication to UF, Duane and Judy Philipp hereby establish the James D. and Judith L. Philipp Award of Excellence for the College of Education Endowment.  This award is to recognize excellence in the areas of teaching, supervision and support of students in the College of Education.

Mr. Philipp received his B.S. degree from Findlay College in Business Education in 1959 and his M. Ed. from BGSU in 1976. He joined the UF Board of Trustees in 1979 where he served 24 years and was elected trustee emeritus in May of 2000. He also served 20 years on the Alumni Board of Directors. Mr. Philipp became the teacher licensure officer and supervisor of field experience students at UF in 1992 and continues to serve in that capacity. Together Mr. and Mrs. Philipp continue to support The University of Findlay in many ways.
Fund Balance as of 6/30/11 - $9,766

Robert M. and Catherine M. Pritts Scholarship
Robert and Catherine Pritts established this scholarship acknowledging the role an education from Findlay College/The University of Findlay has played in enabling them to have successful and fulfilling lives. Three generations of the Pritts family have attended Findlay, and Robert and Catherine Pritts desired to continue to support the success and growth of the University while aiding future students in gaining a quality education. Recipients shall be education majors and have at least a 2.75 GPA.
Fund Balance as of 6/30/11 - $17,033

Dick Strahm Scholarship
The friends and family of Dick “Coach” Strahm have established the Dick Strahm Scholarship to honor his years of dedicated service as both teacher and the head football coach. This scholarship shall be awarded to an education major participating in any UF varsity sport who does not receive any athletic scholarship aid. The recipient must have a 3.0 GPA or better and demonstrated need.
Fund Balance as of 6/30/10 - $58,870

Janet Maule Swartz Scholarship
Dr. Stanley L. Swartz ’70 established the Janet Maule Swartz Scholarship in honor of his wife, Janet Maule Swartz ’70, for her dedication to educating young people. This scholarship is awarded annually to UF students majoring in elementary education. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. Dr. and Mrs. Swartz are both educators in the areas of elementary and special education.
Fund Balance as of 6/30/11 - $21,198
        
Marie G. Sweitzer Scholarship
Established in memory of Marie G. Sweitzer, the mother of  Dr. Beth Sweitzer-Riley, the Marie G. Sweitzer Scholarship was established by her family and friends in honor of her dedication to the teaching profession. Through her determination, Mrs. Sweitzer returned to college as one of the first non-traditional students in her era to earn her bachelor’s degree. Preference is given to a non-traditional student intending to enter the teaching profession.
Fund Balance as of 6/30/11 - $11,589

Maurice and Reva (Staley ’36) Terry Scholarship
Established to assist students who are preparing for a career in education, the Maurice and Reva (Staley ’36) Terry Scholarship is awarded, in order of preference, to graduates of Upper Sandusky High School, a Wyandot County high school or an Ohio high school. The scholarship is renewable as long as the recipient maintains a 3.0 or better GPA.
Fund Balance as of 6/30/11 - $121,312