The Adult Student Organization Scholarship
This scholarship rewards part-time adult students who have spent significant time doing community or campus service, or enhancing the academic prestige of the campus in some way. It recognizes part-time students enrolled at Penn State Brandywine who have achieved superior academic records or who manifest promise of outstanding academic achievement. Preference is given to adult students.
The John E. and Judith Baillis Endowed Scholarship
Funded by John E. and Judith Baillis, friends of the campus, this scholarship is given to a non-traditional student age 25 or older who is enrolled or planning to enroll in a baccalaureate degree program at Penn State Brandywine; and also to a provisional student, either incoming or returning, at Penn State Brandywine.
The Barnes & Noble Presidential Scholarship
This scholarship, funded by the Barnes and Noble Presidential Scholarship, is awarded to undergraduate students involved in the Campus Honors programs.
The Edward Berman Memorial Award
Funded by Mrs. Trina Berman and friends and business associates of Edward Berman, this award honors undergraduate students enrolled or planning to enroll in a baccalaureate degree program at Penn State Brandywine, who have achieved superior academic records (minimum 3.0 GPA) and who have contributed to the prestige of the University by leadership activities and personal traits of character. Preference is given to Journalism or Communications majors who have demonstrated willingness to serve their community.
The Judge Louis A. Bloom Scholarship
This scholarship was established in honor of Judge Bloom, president of the campus Advisory Board from 1968-1987. Endowed with gifts from the Bloom family and friends, and by campus alumni and friends, the scholarship is made to a promising incoming freshman, full-time undergraduate students planning to enroll at Penn State Brandywine who have achieved superior academic success or manifest promise of academic success.
The Joseph J. Bradley Memorial Scholarship
Funded by Michael J. Bradley and his wife, Linda, in memory of Michael’s brother Joey, one of eight children, who died at the age of six and therefore was unable to attend any school. This scholarship is given in recognition of outstanding academic achievement at Penn State Brandywine who has demonstrated financial need. Preference is given to hard working individuals from larger families to help with the financial hardships of college tuition. Preference shall also be given to students enrolled in Business Administration program.
The Campus Honors Award
Funded in part by Barnes & Noble College Bookstores, the Jane E. Cooper Endowed Scholarship, the campus Advisory Board, Dollars for Scholars, and other scholarship sources, this award is presented to outstanding incoming freshmen who matriculate at the Penn State Brandywine campus. The award is renewable for a second year contingent upon continuing at the Brandywine campus and maintaining a 3.0 GPA or better:
The Calderone Award
Funded by Jack Calderone, family and friends, this award shall be given to all undergraduate students enrolled at Penn State Brandywine who have a sophomore standing or above and who have achieved outstanding academic success. First preference is given to a student who graduated from Chester High School.
The Julia K. Carter Scholarship
Funded by Penn State alum Harold M. Schaeffer and his wife, Jean Schaeffer, this scholarship was established in memory of Jean Schaeffer’s sister, Julia. Consideration is given to full-time undergraduate students who have a junior standing or above. Preference is given to students enrolled in Business.
The Anita Chevres and David Lipson Award
Funded by family and friends of Anita Chevres and David Lipson in honor of their nuptials, this award honors and recognizes outstanding academic achievement by an undergraduate student who is enrolled at Penn State Brandywine.
The Lauren E. Chrest Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by family and friends of Mitchel Chrest, a Penn State alum, and his wife, Maureen, in memory of their daughter, Lauren, a 13-year old, eighth grader who died of cystic fibrosis. Her spirit lives on in this award, honoring academic excellence and athletic achievement. Consideration should be given to undergraduate students who have completed at least two semesters and who have achieved a minimum 3.0 GPA.
The Clayton Family Award
Funded by Campus Advisory Board member Kathryn Clayton and her husband, Walter, consideration for this award shall be given to all undergraduate students enrolled at Penn State Brandywine who have achieved outstanding academic honors.
The Jane E. Cooper Endowed Adult Student Scholarship
This scholarship will provide recognition and financial assistance to outstanding non-traditional (adult) students enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time academic curriculum. Consideration shall be given to all qualifying undergraduate students who have achieved superior academic records or who manifest promise of outstanding academic success, and who have a demonstrated financial need.
The Judith Davis Memorial Scholarship
Founded in memory of a former campus professor of psychology and funded by contributions from her family and friends, this scholarship is given preferably to a student enrolled in the College of the Liberal Arts. Students must be entering their second year of study.
The Ralph B. and Shirley McFadden D’Iorio Scholarship
Founded to honor Penn State alum and former campus Advisory Board President Ralph D’Iorio, this scholarship provides recognition to outstanding undergraduate students enrolled or planning to enroll in the College of Liberal Arts who have achieved superior academic records or who manifest promise of outstanding academic success and who have demonstrated financial need.
The Robert E. Finucane Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established through contributions from the Delaware County Press Club, the Finucane family and friends, in memory of the late Robert E. Finucane, a former adjunct faculty member and local newspaper columnist. Consideration shall be given to students who are enrolled at Penn State Brandywine for at least two semesters. Preference is given to students majoring in Journalism, Communications, or Liberal Arts.
The Franz-Kahmar Scholarship
Established by George Franz, Director of Academic Affairs, and his wife Kammy, in honor of their parents William R. and Marjorie R. Franz and George B. and Edith Kahmar, this scholarship provides recognition and financial assistance to outstanding baccalaureate degree students enrolled or planning to enroll in American Studies or the Humanities.
The Lawrence E. Hallstrom Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship has been funded through contributions of Mr. Hallstrom, a 1929 Penn State alum and graduate of the College of Engineering, and his wife, Geraldine. Consideration shall be given to full time undergraduate students enrolled at Penn State Brandywine for at least two semesters; preference is given to a student enrolled in the College of Engineering.
The Thomas E. Hare III Memorial Award
Funded by campus Advisory Board member Paul Stimmler and his wife, Gale and their family, this award is in memory of Gale’s brother, Thomas, a 1970 Penn State graduate who was an enthusiastic member of the Florida Chapter of the Nittany Lion Club and life member of the Penn State Alumni Association who died in 1993. It is unrestricted, but traditionally honors academic achievement and outstanding contributions to the campus community.
The Barbara S. Iannacone Memorial Scholarship
Funded by Penn State alum John Iannacone and Marian Stonis in memory of their mother, who was a widow determined to give her children a college education. Preference is given to full-time students who manifest promise of outstanding academic success and who have overcome adversity. First preference is given to students who have suffered the loss of a father.
The H. Leonard Krouse Award of the Penn State Club of Delaware County
The oldest endowed scholarship at Penn State Brandywine, this award has been funded by contributions of Penn State alumni and friends through the efforts of the Penn State Club of Delaware County and its former president, H. Leonard Krouse. Preference is given to students who have completed four semesters at the Brandywine campus and who have contributed to the prestige of the campus by their leadership in activities and personal traits of character; and who plan to continue studies here or at another Penn State campus.
The Dewey La Rosa Memorial Scholarship
The initial endowment for this scholarship has been contributed by the family and friends of the late Dewey LaRosa, a disabled veteran of World War II and former Delaware County District Justice who was a graduate of Penn State Delaware County in Administration of Justice. Consideration shall be given to students with financial need; preference is given to physically handicapped students.
The Scott Latimer Engineering Award
Funded by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Latimer, family and friends, in memory of their son, Scott, a Penn State student who was killed by a drunk driver in 1998, this award honors a full-time undergraduate student enrolled or planning to enroll in engineering who has achieved strong academic records or who manifests promise of academic success and who has demonstrated involvement and leadership on the campus.
The Ada Case Lobrovick Scholarship for Early Childhood and Elementary Education
Funded by Executive Officer Edward Tomezsko and his wife Jean, this scholarship provides recognition and financial assistance to outstanding students enrolled or planning to enroll in the College of Education at Penn State Brandywine, and specifically the campus’ Early Childhood and Elementary Education baccalaureate degree program and who have demonstrated financial need.
The Tim Mark Endowed Award
Established by friends of Tim Mark, a Penn State alum and artist, this scholarship honors and recognizes emerging artists.
The David and Florence Newman Scholarship Fund
Bequeathed by Gemma N. Harrison, a former faculty member at Penn State Delaware County, in memory of her parents, this scholarship provides recognition and financial assistance to students enrolled or planning to enroll at the campus. Consideration shall be given to students who have a high scholarly attitude and high character regardless of race, color or creed and who have demonstrated financial need.
The Penn State Brandywine Advisory Board Trustee Scholarship
Consideration for this scholarship shall be given to all undergraduate students enrolled or planning to enroll at Penn State Brandywine who have demonstrated financial need.
The Penn State Brandywine Alumni Chapter Award
Established and funded by members of the Penn State Delaware County Chapter, consideration for this award shall be given to all qualifying undergraduate students who have achieved superior academic records or who manifest promise of outstanding academic success, and who have a demonstrated financial need. Students must have completed at least two semesters at Penn State Brandywine.
The David E. and Margaret M. Pergrin Scholarship
This scholarship has been funded by contributions of Penn State alumni and friends through the efforts of the Delaware County chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association and longtime member David E. Pergrin and his wife, Margaret. Consideration shall be given to all full-time undergraduate students who have completed as least two semesters at Penn State Brandywine. Preference is given to an Engineering student or to a student enrolled in Education.
The PNC Financial Corp. Brandywine Campus Scholarship
This scholarship is funded through the PNC Corporation and Provident Bank, one of its member banks. Consideration shall be given to students at Penn State Brandywine who have achieved superior academic record.
The Ernest and Angela Repice Endowment at Penn State Brandywine
Funded by former campus Advisory Board President and current member Ernest Repice and his wife, Angela, this scholarship provides recognition and financial assistance to outstanding undergraduate students enrolled or planning to enroll at Penn State Brandywine. Consideration shall be given to all full or part-time students who achieve superior academic records or who manifest promise of outstanding academic success.
The Harold M. Schaeffer Scholarship
Funded by Penn State alum Harold M. Schaeffer and his wife Jean, this scholarship provides recognition and financial assistance to outstanding undergraduate students who have been enrolled at Penn State Brandywine for at least four semesters. Students must have minimum of 3.0 GPA.
The Richard and Sylvia Schaffer Scholarship
Established by Sylvia and Richard Schaffer, this scholarship provides recognition and financial assistance to outstanding full-time adult learner undergraduate students currently enrolled at Penn State Brandywine majoring in English or in Letters, Arts and Sciences and who have a financial need.
The Jane Housman Sheetz Memorial Scholarship
Founded in memory of the first employee of the Delaware County campus who died in 1986, this scholarship is funded by alumni and friends of the campus and by members and friends of the Sheetz family. Recipients should be entering their second year of study, and contribute to the prestige of the campus by their leadership in activities and have a minimum of 3.0 GPA.
The Edward S. J. Tomezsko Scholarship
This scholarship has been funded by contributions of the Penn State Brandywine campus Advisory Board with matching funds from Integrated Systems Consulting Group. Named for the campus’ second and current Executive Officer, consideration shall be given to full-time students at the Brandywine campus who have achieved superior academic records, who have demonstrated financial need, and who plan to continue studies here. Preference shall be given to students enrolled in scientific fields of study.
The John D. and Greta C. Vairo Scholarship
Named for the founding Director and Executive Officer of the campus, who served from 1967 to 1986, and for his wife, who worked for the Penn State Cooperative Extension as a home economist, this scholarship was funded through contributions by family, alumni, and friends. Consideration shall be given to students who have completed at least four semesters and who contribute to the prestige of the campus by their leadership in activities and have a minimum of 3.0 GPA.
The Gilbert A. Wetzel Communications Scholarship
Presented to an outstanding full or part-time student enrolled in the Telecommunications Technology program or a related program of study, and who contribute to the prestige of the campus by their leadership in activities and have a minimum of 3.0 GPA. The scholarship is named for the past president of Bell of Pennsylvania.
The Charles and Jean Zeien Scholarship
Funded by Charles and Jean Zeien, to recognize outstanding incoming freshman who are enrolled in engineering and/or business, who have achieved superior academic records or who manifest promise of outstanding academic success, and who have demonstrated financial need. Preference is given to residents of the City of Chester, PA.
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