Scholarships

Unless otherwise noted on the application form, all scholarships for the 2018–2019 academic year are due by February 15, 2019. Please deliver applications to the CAS Dean's Office at 214 Pray-Harrold during working hours. For more information contact the Dean's Office at 734.487.4344. See what scholarships are available through the Office of Financial Aid.

Graduate Scholarships

2020 Eastern Michigan University Evans-Strand Peace Award | Online Application

For an Eastern Michigan University student who is currently enrolled or for an EMU student who has graduated within the 12 months preceding the winter 2020 semester.

Bob Holkeboer Symposium/Graduate Research Fair Scholarship | Online Application

The graduate student recipient is a past presenter at the Undergraduate Symposium and a past undergraduate member of the Honors College. Minimum 3.5 GPA required.

Donald M. Loppnow Endowed Graduate Research Fair Scholarship | Online Application

The recipient is a graduate student and past presenter at Graduate Research Fair. Minimum 3.0 GPA required.

Stonewall Scholarship (Graduate or Undergraduate) | Online Application

The recipients are graduate or undergraduate students who demonstrate leadership and/or involvement in organizations, activities or issues that promote a positive gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender environment. Neither application for nor acceptance of this scholarship indicates the sexual or gender orientation of the applicant.

Undergraduate Scholarships

2020 Eastern Michigan University Evans-Strand Peace Award | Online Application

For an Eastern Michigan University student who is currently enrolled or for an EMU student who has graduated within the 12 months preceding the winter 2020 semester.

Adelson-NSDAR Scholarship | Online Application

The recipient must be a female Native-American student with a minimum GPA of 2.0.

Richard Albrecht Memorial Scholarship | Online Application

The recipient must have a declared major in the College of Arts and Sciences, demonstrate involvement in extracurricular EMU or community activities and preferably be a graduate of a Livingston County high school.

Melvin and Hazel Cant Scholarship | Online Application

The recipient must have a declared major in the College of Arts and Sciences and demonstrate an interest and desire to work in the teaching profession. At the time of the award, the recipient must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, be enrolled for at least part-time and demonstrate financial need.

Lerner Family Scholarship in Jewish Studies | Online Application

The recipient is an outstanding undergraduate student who presented on a topic connected with Jewish Studies at the Undergraduate Symposium during the current academic year. Applications should include (1) a description of the Symposium project; (2) a statement about how the Symposium project contributes to our knowledge of Jewish peoplehood; (3) a resume/vita; and (4) a letter of support from the faculty sponsor. Please send application to martin.shichtman@emich.edu.

College of Arts & Sciences Endowed Scholarship | Online Application

The recipient must have a declared major in the College of Arts and Sciences, at least 12 credit hours taken at EMU and have a minimum GPA of 3.5.

Evans-Strand Diversity Award |

The recipient chosen will be one that has made significant contributions to advancing the understanding and furthering the acceptance of diversity at EMU.

Father Bernard J. O'Connor Endowed Scholarship in Civic Engagement |Online Application

The recipient chosen will be one that has a verifiable record of excellence in their contribution to this theme within their program of study as well as in co-curricular and/or extra-curricular activities. Must have completed at least 18 credit hours taken at EMU and have a minimum GPA of 3.20.

Carl D. and Peggy G. Pursell Scholarship | Online Application

The recipient must have an undergraduate major within the College of Arts and Sciences and an overall GPA of 3.0 with 3.4 in their major. Eligibility requires that the student must be carrying at least 12 credit hours, have completed at least 30 credit hours and demonstrate leadership skills through community service or involvement in extracurricular activities at EMU.

Gregory W. Stevens Scholarship | Online Application

The recipient must have a declared major in one of the following departments: Communication, Media and Theatre Arts; History and Philosophy; or Political Science. Minimum 3.0 GPA and involvement in community- or school-based extracurricular activities are required.

Stonewall Scholarship (Undergraduate or Graduate) | Online Application

The recipients are undergraduate or graduate students who demonstrate leadership and/or involvement in organizations, activities or issues that promote a positive gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender environment. Neither application for nor acceptance of this scholarship indicates the sexual or gender orientation of the applicant.

Warren Scholarship | Online Application

The recipients must be undergraduate, have an overall GPA of 3.0 with 3.4 in their major, and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must have completed 60 hours at the time of application and must be carrying at least 12 credit hours at EMU.

Undergraduate Symposium Scholarships

All symposium-related scholarships require students to present at the current year Undergraduate Symposium prior to application. For information regarding the Symposium and its related scholarships, visit the Undergraduate Symposium website . You may also contact Amy Bearinger (abearin1@emich.edu) for further information on these scholarships and deadlines.

Bruce K. Nelson Scholarship

This scholarship alternates between the Undergraduate Symposium and the Graduate Research Fair. The recipient must be a student presenter at the current year's event, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and attend EMU full-time.

John W. Porter Student Research Excellence Scholarship

The recipient must be a student presenter at the current year's Undergraduate Symposium in an art-related discipline within CAS, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and attend EMU as a full-time undergraduate student.

Donald M. Loppnow Endowed Student Research Scholarship

The recipient must be a student presenter at the current year's Undergraduate Symposium with a demonstrated commitment to research, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and attend EMU as a full-time undergraduate student.

Dr. Irving A. Clark Endowment

The recipient must be a student presenter at the current year's Undergraduate Symposium, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and attend EMU as a full-time undergraduate student.

Robert Neely Endowed Scholarship for the Undergraduate Symposium

The recipient must be a student presenter at the current year's Undergraduate Symposium, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and attend EMU as a full-time undergraduate student.

Dale and Gloria Heydlauff Undergraduate Symposium Student Excellence Scholarship

The recipient must be a student presenter at the current year's Undergraduate Symposium, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and attend EMU as a full-time undergraduate student. Also requires a demonstrated commitment to community service with priority to Symposium participant with travel abroad experience or global studies focus.

Bette Warren and Sally McCracken Endowed Scholarship for the Symposium

The recipient must be a student presenter at the current year's undergraduate Symposium representing either mathematics, or communication, media & theater arts, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and attend EMU as a full-time undergraduate student.

Ronald W. Collins Scholarship

The recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student with a minimum 3.0 GPA and have participated in the Undergraduate Symposium in a previous year as well as the current year.

Undergraduate Symposium Silver Anniversary Scholarship Series

The recipient must be a student presenter at the current year's Undergraduate Symposium, have a minimum 3.0 GPA and attend EMU as a full-time undergraduate student.

Barry A. Fish Scholarship

The recipient must be a student presenter at the current year's Undergraduate Symposium. In addition, eligibility requires at least a 3.0 GPA, a declared major or minor in the College of Arts and Sciences, and attendance as a full-time undergraduate student.

Elwood John C. Kureth Scholarship

The recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student with a declared major or minor in the College of Arts and Sciences, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be a presenter at the current year's Undergraduate Symposium.

University Fellowship Award for Symposium Participants

The recipient must be a student presenter at the current year's Undergraduate Symposium. In addition, eligibility requires completion of an undergraduate degree by August of that year, minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, application and admission to a graduate degree program at Eastern Michigan University and enrollment as an EMU graduate student for the following fall.

Department Scholarships

Please contact the departments directly for information regarding their scholarships and deadlines.

Art

Phone: 734.487.1268

Aprill Memorial Scholarship
Dennis Baggaley Memorial Endowment
Byron Bakalis Scholarship
Sandra Braun and Sharon Harrison Art Travel Endowed Scholarship
Barbara E. Scott Brundage Scholarship
Kingsley Calkins Endowed Scholarship
Iris Ann Cody Scholarship
Helen I. Kuehn Scholarship
Dorothy Lamming Scholarship
Judy Loeb Scholarship
Lucie Ann McCall
J & J Morris Endowed Sculpture Studio Fund
Oren/Sarosik Fine Arts Scholarship
Adnee Palmer Pearson Scholarship
Arthur Rockall Scholarship
Anne Taubitz Townsend Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Emil and Juanita Weddige Scholarship
Ellen Wilt Endowed Scholarship

Biology

Phone: 734.487.4242

Fred C. and Ford R. Bryan Scholarship for Teaching
Richard A. Giles Botany Scholarship
Mary Goddard Scholarship
Meta Hellwig Scholarship
Bert Johnson Scholarship
Stephen and Christine Liu Endowed Scholarship
Minnie Neary Scholarship
Grace E. Wertenberger Scholarship

Chemistry

Phone: 734.487.0106

Perry S. Brundage Scholarship
Collins Endowed Scholarship in Chemistry
Martin and Antoinette Gorski Radio and Nuclear Chemistry Scholarship
Sandra J. Lobbestael Scholarship
Elva Mae Nicholson Organic Chemistry Endowed Scholarship
Bert W. Peet Award
Donald B. Phillips Memorial Scholarship
Ronald M. Scott Memorial Scholarship
John M. Sullivan Memorial Research Initiation Scholarship

Communication, Media and Theatre Arts

Phone: 734.487.3131

Dennis Beagen Endowed Scholarship
George P. Bird Endowed Scholarship
Gail W. Compton Scholarship
Dramatic Arts Scholarship
Mark S. Gallup Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Nancy Ford and Gretchen Cryer Theatre Scholarship
Ann Thompson Hubbell Theatre Scholarship
Worth H. Kramer Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Helen I. Kuehn Freshperson Scholarship
Dr. Everett L. Marshall Forensics Scholarship
Frederick B. McKay Forensics Scholarship
Julia Catherine Niswender Endowed TWIN Scholarship
Dr. John W. Porter Endowed Scholarship
John W. Sattler Participation Scholarship
Harold E. Sponberg Scholarship
Robert Edward Taylor Scholarship
Daniel L. Vice Participation Scholarship
Parker Zellers Scholarship

Computer Science

Phone: 734.487.1063

Charlie Jones Memorial Scholarship
Finlan Computer Science Scholarship

Economics

Phone: 734.487.3395

Bruce C. Gockerman Scholarship
Gary E. Murg Scholarship
Donald W. Pearson Endowed Scholarship in Economics

English Language and Literature

Phone: 734.487.4220

JNT English Literature Endowed Scholarship
Mariam Turbin Scholarship
Irene Little Wallace Scholarship

Geology and Geography

Phone: 734.487.0218

Michael D. Brown Historic Preservation Scholarship
Marilyn Larson Jacob Historic Preservation Scholarship
Mark Jefferson Scholarship
The Robert Ward Urban and Regional Planning Program Scholarship

History and Philosophy

Phone: 734.487.1018

Richard Henry "Hank" Abbott Scholarship
Elizabeth S. Adams Endowed Scholarship
Esther Walker Barnard Scholarship
Fred J. Ericson Scholarship
Friends of History and Philosophy Scholarship
Richard Davis Goff Scholarship
Marilyn R. Hill Scholarship
Neil McLarty Scholarship
George Rhodes Scholarship
Elizabeth Warren Scholarship
George R. York Scholarship
Sophia Philosophy Scholarship

Mathematics

Phone: 734.487.1444

Dr. Donald A. Buckeye Scholarship
Doc. M. Mathematics Scholarship
James L. Eisele Scholarship
Carl M. Erikson Scholarship
Hilton G. Falahee Scholarship
Bradley M. Harris Scholarship
Mabel Jarvis Leib Scholarship
Sandra J. Lobbestael Scholarship
Thomas H. Stark Scholarship

Music and Dance

Phone: 734.487.4380

Dr. Earl L. and Charlotte S. Baker Scholarship
O. Blaine Ballard Scholarship
Band Scholarship
Barbara Elizabeth Scott Brundage Scholarship
Jessie Dillman Scholarship
EMU Trumpet Studio Scholarship
Fitch/Meretta Scholarship
Marius E. Fossenkemper Scholarship
Erich Goldschmidt Scholarship
Gurt-Kaslow Scholarship
Linda Hemmelgarn Scholarship
Barbara E. and Elaine Jacobson Scholarship
Dorothy James Scholarship
Dr. Harlow E. Laing and Leela Linder Laing Scholarship
Carl Lindegren Scholarship
Elisabeth Morgan and Dave Woike Endowed Scholarship
Barry Manilow Scholarship
Mason/Rigsby Organ Scholarship
Haydan Morgan Scholarship
Lisa & Mary Newell Scholarship
Alberta Blanche Mullen Scholarship
Marian and Fred Olmstead Scholarship
Mary F. Phipps Scholarship
James E. Pietrzak Scholarship
Alfio Pignotti Scholarship
Janice Rasmussen Scholarship
Joseph Remington Scholarship
Leonard Riccinto Music Memorial Scholarship
Daisy V. Riley Scholarship
Fred Shure and Robert Farrell Collegium Musicum String Endowed Scholarship
Grace M. Sponberg Scholarship
Al Townsend Scholarship
Thomas Tyra Scholarship
Juanita Weddige Scholarship

Physics and Astronomy

Phone: 734.487.4144

Floyd Leib Scholarship
Harry L. Smith Scholarship
Mark Daniel Trochet Scholarship
Crystal L. Tucker Scholarship
Kenneth and Rosemarie Williams Scholarship

Political Science

Phone: 734.487.3113

John Barson Fellowship
James H. Brickley Scholarship
Richard Fierens Memorial Scholarship
David Hortin Scholarship
Robert O. McWilliams Scholarship
Father Bernard O'Connor Scholarship
Joe Ohren Student Internship Fund
Political Science Study Abroad Scholarship
Symposium Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Psychology

Phone: 734.487.1155

Robert Anderson Scholarship
Everett Marshall Psychology Scholarship
Androulla Youssef Scholarship

Sociology, Anthropology and Criminology

Phone: 734.487.0012

Patrick C. Easto Endowed Scholarship
Helena A. Grzadzinski Dementia Care Education Endowed Scholarship
J. Hall and L. Washington Scholarship
Marilyn of Monroe Scholarship
Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology Scholarship

Women's and Gender Studies

Phone: 734.487.1177

Distinguished Leaders of Women's Studies Endowed Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Seetoo Endowed Global Travel Scholarship
Margaret Smith Award (pays for textbooks)
Lloyd-Russell Outstanding Paper Award
Christy Rishoi Outstanding Paper Award
Margaret Rossiter Outstanding Paper Award

World Languages

Phone: 734.487.0130

R. Clyde Ford Scholarship
Florentine O. and Egbert R. Isbell Scholarship
John Hubbard Scholarship
Paul Adam Kozma Scholarship
J. Henry Owens Scholarship
Marie Schulz Rohde Memorial Scholarship