Transforming Lives at SVSU

TRANSFORMING LIVES

PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS, AND PROGRAMS

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ear Friends,

Thank you!

So many of our students would not be at SVSU pursuing their degrees, and their dreams, without caring people who invest in their future, the future of our region, and society as a whole. Education drives the advances that make our world a better place. For many students, access to higher education hinges on the availability of scholarships to help meet the costs of attending college. Lectures, concerts, international travel, leadership development, exposure to renowned scholars — these are some of the many enriching experiences and opportunities donors make possible that transform these students’ lives.

I recently joined the SVSU Foundation as interim executive director, while continuing in my role as general counsel for the University. I have enjoyed opportunities to work with many of the region’s nonprofits in a volunteer capacity, including service on the boards of the Saginaw Community Foundation, Huntington Bank Charitable Trust Advisory Board and the Harvey Randall Wickes Foundation. It is exciting to witness what philanthropy can make happen and how the generosity of others helps to realize the full potential of our young people, our greatest resource for a strong, vibrant future. The stories of our SVSU students’ achievements as well as our visionary and dedicated donors who support those achievements are inspirational to me, and I hope they inspire you too.

If you support scholarships, awards or other important programs at SVSU, thank you! If you are considering support, we appreciate your interest. I hope you will enjoy the stories and information presented in this publication, showcasing the impact of generous people like you on our students, our university, the region and beyond!

Sincerely,

Ellen E. Crane Interim Executive Director, SVSU Foundation Associate Vice President and General Counsel Saginaw Valley State University

YOUR IMPACT

Since 2016, SVSU has awarded 9,428 private scholarships worth almost $20 million

- Danielle W.

FAQ PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIPS

WHY ARE PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIPS IMPORTANT?

SVSU has the most affordable tuition of all Michigan’s public universities, but the cost of college education continues to rise.

Scholarships may allow students “working their way through college” to work a manageable number of hours and still devote the necessary attention to their education.

Students who receive financial aid and work to help finance their education are still often left with gaps between their resources and college expenses. Scholarships help students reduce the debt they will face after graduation.

Scholarships recognize and reward excellence and encourage continued achievement, providing access to higher education for students of all income levels.

For students at Saginaw Valley State University, scholarship support can make the difference between deferring a dream and completing a degree. Thanks to private scholarship support from alumni and friends, SVSU was able to award more than 1,900 scholarships during the 2022-2023 academic year.

PRIVATE SCHOLARSHIPS

ARA Services Scholarship

Established by: ARAMARK

Awards: 2 at $1,000 each Assists new full-time high-achieving freshmen

Melvyn K. and Myrna Adelman Track and Cross-Country

Endowed Scholarship

Established by: Melvyn K. and Myrna Adelman

Awards: 8 awards; award amounts vary Assists academically achieving members of the track and cross country team

Hamza Ahmad Memorial Scholarship

Established by: Family and Colleagues of Hamza Ahmad

Awards: — 4 at $1,000 each

Assists high-achieving students in the field of mathematics of sophomore or higher class standing

Waheed and Raana Akbar Endowed Scholarship in Health Sciences

Established by: Drs. Waheed and Raana Akbar

Awards: 4 at $1,000 each

Assists students majoring in nursing, occupational therapy, health science and medical laboratory science

Maynard D. and Goldie Bartha Allyn Scholarship Fund

Established by: —Maynard D. and Goldie Bartha Allyn

Awards: —5 at $1,000 each

Assists academically achieving social work students with emphasis on child welfare

Altrusa Tuition Scholarship

Established by: —Altrusa Organization

Awards: —1 at $500

Assists full- or part-time nontraditional students who demonstrate financial need

Alumni Endowed MBA Scholarship

Established by: —SVSU Alumni Association

Awards: —1 at $600

Assists MBA students who are mid-Michigan residents and demonstrate leadership and good character

Alumni Legacy Endowed Scholarship

Established by: —SVSU Alumni Association

Awards: —398 awards; award amounts vary

Assists students whose parents or stepparents graduated from SVSU

American Association of University Women (AAUW) — Bay City Branch Scholarship

Established by: —Bay City Branch of the American —Association of University Women

Awards: —1 at $1,500

Assists Bay County upperclassmen with involvement in activities supporting gender equality

Saginaw Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Scholarship

Established by: Saginaw Branch of the American Association of University Women

Awards: 1 at $1,000

Assists nontraditional students who demonstrate the ability or potential to make a positive contribution to society and their chosen field, with preference given to students from Saginaw County

American Lebanese Community Scholarship Fund

Established by: Dr. Samuel and Mrs. Patricia Shaheen

Awards: 1 at $900

Assists students demonstrating leadership and service, especially those with an understanding of Lebanese culture

American Legion Post 22 Legion Riders & Sons of American Legion Scholarship

Established by: American Legion Post 22, Legion Riders and Sons of American Legion

Awards: — 6 at $500 each

Assists veterans and their dependents of at least sophomore standing with financial need

Frank N. Andersen Scholarship

Established by: Frank N. Andersen Foundation

Awards: 27 scholarships; award amounts —vary

Assists Saginaw County students who demonstrate financial need and leadership, with a preference to incoming freshmen

Ida Mae Anderson Scholarship

Established by: —Stephen Anderson

Awards: —1 at $800

Assists newly admitted freshmen with financial need who are majoring in education, political science or sociology

Mary H. Anderson Endowed Chamber Music Scholarship

Established by: —Family of Mary H. Anderson

Awards: 6 at $200 each

Assists students chosen by audition or faculty recommendation, enrolled in applied lessons, and performing in an SVSU chamber ensemble

Andrews Hooper Pavlik Accounting Scholarship Fund

Established by: —Andrews Hooper Pavlik

— CPAs & Advisors

Awards: — 4 at $1,000 each

Assists students demonstrating high academic achievement and leadership, with a preference given to those seeking careers in public accounting

James B. Arnold Engineering Scholarship

Established by: —James B. and Martha G. Arnold

Awards: — 8 at $1,000 each

Assists engineering majors of at least sophomore standing with financial need who demonstrate scholastic achievement and leadership potential

Shiv K. Arora Business Scholarship

Established by: —Dr. Shiv K. Arora

Awards: —2 awards; award amounts vary

Assists College of Business majors of at least junior standing demonstrating academic excellence, with preference to marketing or management majors

Cyrus P. Aryana Annual Scholarship

Established by: —Dr. Cyrus P. Aryana

Awards: —1 at $1,000

Assists mathematics or applied mathematics majors who have completed calculus I, II and III at SVSU, with preference to students with financial need

Baker Kanagawa US-Japan Endowed Scholarship

Established by: —Baker Kanagawa

— US-Japan Study Foundation

Awards: —1 award; full tuition and fees

Assists students demonstrating academic achievement, with preference to those engaging in internship and cultural exchange opportunities

Matt Barghahn Scholarship

Established by: —Burger King

Awards: —1 at $500

Assists junior or senior students on the football team who demonstrate academic achievement, good citizenship, community service and leadership potential

David E. Barker Endowed Scholarship for French Majors/Minors

Established by: —Dr. David E. Barker

Awards: 1 at $1,000

Assists French majors or minors eligible to take upperdivision French courses who are achieving excellence in their major and overall academics

Barnes & Noble Book Scholarship

Established by: —Barnes & Noble

Awards: 20 at $1,000 each

Assists second-year full- or part-time students with financial need; funds course-required textbooks and supplies

Lois Barnett Memorial Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

Established by: — Cynthia & Larry Woiderski

—and Lois Barnett

Awards: 1 at $500

Assists students with physical, mental or learning disabilities, with preference to nontraditional students and transfer students

Barstow Foundation Scholarship

Established by: —Barstow Foundation

Awards: 3 at $1,000 each

Assists new and returning students with financial need who demonstrate scholastic achievement and/or scholastic potential

Jerome and Nancy Bartkowiak

Endowed Scholarship (Endowment in Progress)

Established by: —Jerome and Nancy Bartkowiak

Will assist students with financial need who are pursuing STEM majors and are employed at least part-time

Tena and Roger Baruth Basketball Scholarship

Established by: —Roger Baruth and Family

Awards: —Number and amount of awards vary Assists student athletes who are incoming, current or past members of the varsity men’s basketball team and maintain good academic standing

Bay Area Marine Dealers Association Golf Scholarship

Established by: Bay Area Marine Dealers

—Association

Awards: —1 at $1,600

Assists full-time students who are potential or active golf team members, and demonstrate academic achievement and good character

Bob Becker Endowed Scholarship

Established by: SVSU Alumni Association and The Becker Family

Awards: 4 at $1,000 each

Assists students who are non-basketball athletes of at least sophomore standing who demonstrate good character and leadership

Don and Iva Bellinger Scholarship

Established by: Don H. and Iva M. Bellinger Trust Awards: — 64 awards; award amounts vary Assists full- and part-time undergraduate and graduate pre-nursing and nursing students who demonstrate financial need

Shelly Berger Endowed Scholarship Fund

Established by: Curt and Jan Berger and Family

Awards: 1 at $3,200

Assists students of at least junior standing pursuing a degree in accounting who demonstrate a high level of extracurricular involvement and/or are employed to finance their higher education

Robert Bierlein/Bierlein Companies Scholarship

Established by: Robert W. Bierlein and Bierlein Companies

Awards: 1 at $1,400

Assists freshman students who are Swan Valley High School graduates or children of current Bierlein Company employees and demonstrate academic achievement and extracurricular involvement

Biology/Chemistry Scholarship

Established by: —Biology/Chemistry Faculty of SVSU

Awards: —1 at $1,000

Assists students of at least sophomore standing majoring in biology, chemistry, medical technology, premedicine, pre-dental, biochemistry, business chemistry, environmental chemistry or chemical physics

Biology Club Scholarship

Established by: —SVSU Biology Club

Awards: —1 at $500

Assists members of the Biology Club and/or majors in biology, chemistry, chemistry/biology or pre-health professions with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Boice and Jean Bird Endowed Engineering Scholarship

Established by: —Thomas and Wendy Bird

Awards: —1 at $1,200

Assists Saginaw County engineering majors who demonstrate academic achievement and the ability or potential to make a positive contribution to their field

Robert J. Black Scholarship

Established by: Mrs. Robert J. (Ruth) Black

Awards: 15 at $1,000 each

Assists engineering majors who demonstrate scholastic achievement, good character and leadership

Richard and Ann Blazejewski Scholarship

Established by: —Richard and Ann Blazejewski

Awards: — 4 at $1,000 each

Assists College of Science, Engineering and Technology majors who are Michigan residents currently involved in or planning to pursue research in alternative fuel sources, with preference to students from Saginaw County

Martin and Emma Block Endowed Scholarship Fund

Established by: —Martin and Emma Block

Awards: 22 at $1,000 each

Assists nursing or teacher education students who demonstrate academic achievement and the ability or potential to contribute to their chosen fields

William and Sally Bowen Scholarship

Established by: —William and Sally Bowen

Awards: 1 at $500

Assists new and returning College of Arts and Behavioral Sciences majors who are mid-Michigan residents and demonstrate leadership

Archibald A. Boyce, Sr., and Mary E. Boyce Memorial Scholarship

Established by: —Katherine Bemetz Trust

Awards: — 8 at $1,000 each

Assists new, full-time freshman who demonstrate academic excellence

Robert C. Braddock Soccer Scholarship

Established by: —Dr. Robert C. Braddock

Awards: —3 at $3,000 each

Assists full-time students who are current members of the men’s or women’s soccer teams

MJ Brandimore Residential Life Emerging Leader Endowed Award

Established by: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Nellenbach

Awards: 1 at $1,300

Assists new, full-time freshman students living in SVSU on-campus housing, having a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and demonstrating a commitment to reaching their full potential and making a positive impact on their community

Braun Kendrick Finkbeiner P.L.C. Endowed Area Scholarship

Established by: —Braun Kendrick

Awards: 1 at $600

Assists high-achieving junior or senior students with an expressed interest for a career in law who are residents of the Great Lakes Bay Region with a history of participation in their communities

Ruth (Zappa) Bridge SVSU Endowed Scholarship for Nursing

Established by: Dr. Robert Bridge, Mrs. Roberta Bridge Bush, and Mr. Stuart Bush

Awards: —1 at $800

Assists full-time nursing or pre-nursing majors who demonstrate academic achievement and financial need with preference given to students admitted to the nursing program

Joseph Britton and Marjorie CarsonBritton Scholarship

Established by: —Joseph W. and Marjorie Carson Britton

Awards: 2 at $1,000 each

Assists Midland County residents who demonstrate financial need and potential for academic success, with a preference to nontraditional students and those striving to improve their opportunities for a better career

Matthew Duncan Bronz Scholarship Fund

Established by: Joe, Trish, and Matthew Duncan —Bronz

Awards: —1 at $500

Assists residents of Bay, Midland or Saginaw county enrolled full-time with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 majoring in pre-special education or special education

John “Jack” Brooks Memorial Scholarship Endowment

Established by: Friends and Family of John W. —“Jack” Brooks

Awards: —1 at $800

Assists students of minimum sophomore standing accepted into the teacher education degree program who major or minor in the sciences and have financial need

Jean E. Brown Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Education

Established by: —Paul L. Brown

Awards: 5 at $1,000 each

Assists junior or senior students admitted to the College of Education who are residents of Bay, Midland or Saginaw county and demonstrate academic achievement and the ability or potential to contribute to the field of teaching

Gregory and Helayne Brown Annual Scholarship

Established by: — Gregory and Helayne Brown

Awards: 2 at $6,000 each

Assists academically achieving students with financial need who are accepted into the nursing program and demonstrate an ability or potential to make a positive contribution to the field of nursing

Jeffrey K. and Diane M. Brown Endowed Scholarship (Endowment in Progress)

Established by: —Jeffrey K. Brown

Will assist full-time nursing students with a minimum 3.0 grade point average

Thomas H. Busch Memorial Golf Scholarship

Established by: Family and Friends of Thomas H. Busch

Awards: 2 at $1,000 each

Assists full-time students with good character and academic achievement who are members of the golf team and have demonstrated professionalism and dedication to the game of golf

Richard L. Campsmith Scholarship Fund

Established by: Richard L. Campsmith

Awards: 12 at $1,000 each

Assists new, full-time freshman students with academic potential and financial need

Scott and Nancy Carmona Family Endowed Business Scholarship Fund

Established by: —Scott and Nancy Carmona

Awards: — 40 at $1,000 each

Assists College of Business majors in their second year or later at SVSU who show academic achievement and potential for leadership, with a preference for those with financial need

Scott and Nancy Carmona Family Endowed Engineering Scholarship Fund

Established by: —Scott and Nancy Carmona

Awards: —10 at $3,000 each

Assists engineering majors in their second year or later at SVSU who show academic achievement and potential for leadership, with a preference for those with financial need

Carrollton Community Endowed Scholarship

Established by: Staff and Community of — Carrollton Public Schools

Awards: —1 at $1,000

Assists newly enrolled full-time freshmen who are graduates of Carrollton High School, have performed community service and demonstrate academic achievement

Cartwright/Muladore Endowed Business Scholarship

Established by: —Mr. and Mrs. James G. Muladore

Awards: — 8 at $1,000 each

Assists junior or senior majors in the College of Business with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, financial need, and commitment to community service

Robert E. Chadwick II and Cynthia

A. Chadwick Endowed Graduate Scholarship (Endowment in Progress)

Established by: —Robert E. Chadwick II and — Cynthia A. Chadwick

Will assist graduate students in the fields of business or public administration who demonstrate academic excellence in their undergraduate studies

Robert E. Chadwick II and Cynthia A.

Chadwick Endowed Scholarship within the College of Business (Endowment in Progress)

Established by: —Robert E. Chadwick II and Cynthia A. Chadwick

Will assist new, incoming freshmen majoring in fields within the College of Business

Chase Endowed Scholarship

Established by: — Chase Bank

Awards: 3 at $1,000 each

Assists full-time students who show financial need, academic achievement, a commitment to community service and demonstrate leadership potential

Clinkenbeard-Kickham Accounting Scholarship

Established by: —Department of Accounting, John A. Clinkenbeard, Larry Kickham

Awards: 1 at $1,500

Assists students with junior or senior class standing and academic achievement pursuing a degree in accounting

College of Business Endowed Scholarship

Established by: —SVSU Scott L. Carmona

— College of Business Faculty

Awards: —1 at $1,000

Assists College of Business majors who demonstrate financial need and the ability or potential to make a positive contribution to their chosen field of study

College of Education Endowed Scholarship

Established by: — U.S. Department of

—Education T3 Grant

Awards: —12 awards; award amounts vary

Assists students with financial need accepted into the College of Education who are student teaching the semester the scholarship is awarded

W. R. Collings Fund

Established by: —Dow Corning Corporation

Awards: —1 at $1,200

Assists new, full-time freshman students

Controller’s Office Endowed Scholarship

Established by: SVSU Controller’s Office

Awards: 1 at $500

Assists high-achieving students within the College of Business, with preference given to interns in the SVSU Controller’s Office or any office of the Administration and Business Affairs Division

Fred C. and Joyce Cook Endowed Scholarship

Established by: Fred C. and Joyce Cook

Awards: 1 at $1,500

Assists new, full-time freshman students who demonstrate financial need

Joyce Bangert Cook R.N./M.S.H.A. Scholarship in Nursing

Established by: Fred C. and Joyce Cook

Awards: —2 at $1,500 each

Assists pre-nursing or nursing majors based on their personal and academic achievements and their ability or potential to make a positive contribution to the field of nursing

RHOSSA UMUTONIWASE

HELPING OTHERS AROUND THE WORLD

or Rhossa Umutoniwase, staying in one place has never been part of the plan.

“I have always liked to travel and have always planned to live my life in many places. So, for me to study internationally, especially in the U.S., was a great opportunity to test out if I would love to live or work abroad,” said Rhossa. A biology major from Rwanda, Rhossa decided to study in the United States for the flexibility of an international degree. That is what ultimately led her to travel nearly 7,500 miles to attend Saginaw Valley State University.

“I met an international student recruiter from back home and they talked about SVSU, and of all schools we had been introduced to that day SVSU stuck with me,” Rhossa said.

Upon graduating from SVSU, Rhossa plans to attend medical school at Howard University, where she will specialize in either oncology or cardiology. Her decision to become a doctor was influenced by the situations she witnessed growing up in Rwanda.

“It was normal for extremely sick individuals to travel to other countries to get medical treatment, and it was so expensive to travel and get treatment abroad far away from your loved ones,” said Rhossa. “To me that was heartbreaking, and I felt like I wanted to do something to help.”

Rhossa’s decision to come to SVSU was in no small part thanks to generous support from scholarships.

One of those opportunities was the Abou Traore Student Scholarship, established in memory of a popular and dedicated international student — and pre-med major — at SVSU who passed away in a tragic accident before the start of the fall 2007 semester. Abou shared Rhossa’s dream to return to his home country as a doctor. Abou, who arrived from Senegal at SVSU in the summer of 2005, was preparing to be a Resident Assistant for the 2007-2008 academic year, a student position Rhossa has also held at SVSU. He played soccer, worked for Campus Facilities and Dining Services, and was a leading student member of the International Student Club.

For over 10 years, SVSU’s Residential Life office led fundraising efforts to build the endowment in his honor, hosting the annual “Pros vs. Joes” basketball competitions, pitting members of the Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams (Pros) against faculty and staff (Joes). Greg Behe, associate director of residential life, was a driving force in raising money for the scholarship and continues to lead the scholarship selection committee today.

“Abou Traore was an exemplary SVSU student leader and well respected by faculty, staff and students. Having and continuing the Abou Traore Student Scholarship is an honor and important in celebrating the rich contributions and memory of Abou,” Greg said. “Rhossa exemplifies the spirit and legacy of Abou.”

Merry Jo Brandimore, dean emerita of students and a founding donor to the scholarship, remembers Abou as having a smile that was “bigger than his face.” She added, “Abou was such a sweet and gentle person…a trailblazer for international students at SVSU as he became involved in so many things. He was a quiet leader but with tremendous influence. He was a trusted friend.”

In addition to their shared major and career goal, like Abou, Rhossa loves being involved in campus life and has a passion for helping others. She has worked on campus as a research assistant, a biology tutor, and became the diversity chair for SVSU’s Student Association. Rhossa says her favorite experiences were ones where she got to support others. As a member of the 2020-2021 cohort of the Donna J. Roberts Fellowship (now the Roberts-Gilbertson Fellowship; see sidebar), one of SVSU’s most prestigious student Programs of Distinction, Rhossa enjoyed the opportunity to hone her leadership skills, but it was the opportunity to serve that stood out for her. “I enjoyed the most the service project we did in the Roberts Fellowship, where we created care packages for people who lost someone to suicide and the work we did for suicide prevention,” said Rhossa.

“I also loved being SA’s diversity chair as I got to collaborate with many RSOs on campus like

FEME

and [the]

SVSU

Multicultural Student Center to create programs that were really meaningful to me.”

Rhossa has also received the university-funded Red and White Scholarship and the President’s International Scholarship to further assist her in financing her education. Thanks to the opportunities she received at SVSU, Rhossa is on her way to living her dreams and touching the lives of others worldwide.

Roberts-Gilbertson Fellows

An SVSU Program of Distinction

Programs of Distinction encourage and help develop excellence through specialized coursework, individual research experience, community service, leadership and international travel. The Donna J. Roberts Fellowship (now the Roberts-Gilbertson Fellowship) was among the very first such programs at SVSU.

“I plan to do my residency here in the U.S., and maybe gain a year or two of experience before being a traveling doctor,” Rhossa said. “Even if my effort might be small, I want to make that small difference and make a contribution in my country back home, and in the world for all the people who once felt like me, and wished for a better healthcare system.”

Donna J. Roberts has a rich history of leadership and generosity at Saginaw Valley State University. She retired in 1996 as corporate secretary and assistant general counsel of The Dow Chemical Company, and was an award-winning leader and philanthropist in the Midland community. She served in officer roles on the SVSU Board of Control, SVSU Board of Fellows, and SVSU Foundation Board of Directors. She is a recipient of SVSU’s most prestigious community service award, the Distinguished Service Medallion, and an honorary alumna. Through a generous estate commitment, Donna created the Donna J. Roberts Fellows program to provide leadership development and global travel opportunities for SVSU students committed to service and excellence.

Third SVSU president, Dr. Eric Gilbertson, and his wife, Cindy, shared Donna’s strong belief in the power of international travel experiences in preparing students for leadership, success, and understanding in an increasingly global professional environment. They recently repurposed their own study abroad scholarship endowment to help support the Roberts Fellows program. Dr. E. Malcolm Field, a generous philanthropist and world-renowned neurosurgeon, made a generous endowment gift in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Gilbertson. Dr. Field’s gift will enhance and sustain the program in perpetuity. The program was renamed the Roberts-Gilbertson Fellowship in 2022.

Cox Cable Saginaw Scholarship

Established by: Cox Communications Saginaw, Inc.

Awards: 1 at $800

Assists graduates of one of the following local high schools: Buena Vista, Carrollton, Heritage, Michigan Lutheran, Nouvel, Arthur Hill, Saginaw High or Valley Lutheran

CPI Engineering Services Scholarship

Established by: CPI Engineering Services, Inc.

Awards: —1 at $1,200

Assists full-time students who exhibit academic excellence, good character and leadership with a preference for chemistry majors and students that participate in work co-op opportunities

Curran-DeSautel Family Scholarship

Established by: —Merry Jo and Gary Brandimore

Awards: —1 at $250

Assists students enrolled full-time who are residents of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with preference given to students from Schoolcraft County

Currie Kendall Polasky Meisel

Endowed Scholarship

Established by: PDKST (Formerly Currie Kendall)

Awards: —1 at $500

Assists full-time incoming freshman students who are children of police officers or firefighters

Charles B. and Susan M. Curtiss

Endowed Scholarship (Endowment in Progress)

Established by: — Charles B. and Susan M. Curtiss

Will assist residents of Bay County who demonstrate scholastic excellence, leadership and commitment to service and extracurricular activities

Gerald L. Decker Math and Science Scholarship

Established by: Gerald L. and Florence Decker

Awards: —1 at $1,000

Assists junior and senior math, science, or math or science education majors who show academic excellence, commitment to community service and have leadership potential

Delphi Automotive Systems/General Motors Endowed Scholarship in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Established by: Delphi Automotive Systems/ General Motors

Awards: 7 at $1,000 each

Assists electrical or mechanical engineering majors who demonstrate academic excellence, good character and leadership

Chad M. Dewey Memorial Scholarship

Established by: Ashlie and Alayna Dewey

Awards: 1 at $500

Assists students majoring in computer information systems or computer science with preference given to students pursuing a minor in cybersecurity and/or planning a career in a computer security related field

Distinguished Technical Theatre Scholarship

Established by: SVSU Foundation

Awards: 1 at $4,000

Assists majors in theatre or theatre education with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in their major classes who demonstrate excellence in the design and technical areas of theatre

Barbara Ann Divine Endowed Nursing Scholarship

Established by: Susan Crane and Karen Hubner

Awards: 1 at $800

Assists full-time students admitted to the nursing program who demonstrate academic achievement and a potential to contribute to the field of nursing

Judith and Thomas Donahue/ Capital Group Companies Endowed Scholarship in Political Science

Established by: —Judith & Thomas Donahue/Capital

—Group Companies

Awards: —3 at $1,000 each

Assists juniors or seniors majoring in political science or public administration and demonstrating academic achievement

Amy L. Dore Annual Nursing Scholarship

Established by: Fritz and Amy Dore

Awards: —1 at $1,000

Assists students admitted to the BSN or RN-to-BSN program who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in the field of nursing

Linneaus Dorman Endowed Scholarship in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Established by: —Linneaus and Phae Dorman

Awards: 2 at $1,000 each

Assists students who demonstrate academic achievement, good character and involvement in organizations that address issues of advancement and equity in education, health, criminal justice system, employment and government for all

Phae H. Dorman Endowed Scholarship in Honor of Rosa Parks

Established by: —Linneaus and Phae Dorman

Awards: 1 at $1,600

Assists students who demonstrate academic achievement, good character and involvement in organizations that address issues of advancement and equity in education, health, criminal justice system, employment and government for all

Joel Dorne Criminal JusticeMilitary Veterans’ Scholarship

Established by: — Cliff and Juanita Dorne

Awards: 1 at $600

Assists criminal justice majors and minors and veterans of at least sophomore class standing enrolled full-time

Dow Corning Employees Scholarship Fund

Established by: —Dow Corning

Awards: —3 at $1,000 each

Assists College of Business or College of Science, Engineering and Technology majors with a minimum of 31 credits and demonstrating academic excellence, leadership and good character

Dow Corning Foundation - SVSU - Community STEM Partnership Scholarship

Established by: Dow Corning Foundation

Awards: 10 at $1,000 each

Assists students whose K-12 school district participated in the Dow Corning Foundation/SVSU Community STEM Partnership Program and are pursuing (or intend to pursue) a STEM major

Terry and Jerry Drake Endowed Scholarship

Established by: Terry and Jerry Drake

Awards: 10 at $1,000 each

Assists art or music majors who are residents of Bay, Midland or Saginaw county who show scholastic achievement and potential

Jim Dwyer, Sr. Endowed Scholarship

Established by: Mr. James P. and Dr. Cheryl Dwyer

Awards: 2 at $1,500 each

Assists full-time students who are first generation in college and starting their second year at SVSU

Sally Edgerton-Netke Memorial Scholarship in Early Childhood Education

Established by: —Family and Colleagues of —Sally Edgerton-Netke

Awards: —2 at $2,500 each

Assists graduate and undergraduate students majoring in early childhood education and demonstrating academic excellence, outstanding writing, scholarship and understanding of developmentally appropriate teaching

Larry Engel Memorial Scholarship

Established by: Family and Friends of Larry Engel

Awards: 2 at $1,000 each

Assists students admitted to the College of Education, including accelerated teacher certification program students

Entrepreneur Living Learning Community Scholarship

Established by: —SVSU College of Business

Awards: 25 at $500 each

Assists students residing on campus in a learning community focused on entrepreneurship

Steven C. Erickson and Krista M. Srodes Endowed Scholarship in Design and Theatre Technology

Established by: Steven Erickson and Krista Srodes

Awards: 1 at $1,000

Assists theatre majors who demonstrate academic achievement and whose specialty area is design and theatre technology

Fabiano Brothers Business Scholarship

Established by: Fabiano Brothers

Awards: 1 at $1,000

Assists freshman College of Business majors who demonstrate the ability and potential to make a contribution to the field of business and a genuine interest in entrepreneurship

John A. Fallon Award for Leadership

Established by: —SVSU Colleagues of John Fallon

Awards: —1 at $700

Assists members of an SVSU non-revenue producing athletic team with a minimum class standing of sophomore who demonstrate leadership potential, academic achievement and good character

Dr. Heidi L. Febert Memorial Award

Established by: Family and Friends of Dr. Heidi L. Febert

Awards: 1 at $400

Assists history majors of junior or senior class standing who are first generation in college students and show academic excellence in their major

Field Neurosciences Institute

Scholarship for Neuroscience Nursing

Established by: E. Malcolm Field, M.D.

Awards: 4 awards; award amounts vary

Assists high-achieving nursing students employed or to be employed with Ascension Saint Mary’s who have the ability or potential to contribute to the field of nursing in general and neuroscience nursing in particular

Michael A. Finney Scholarship for Future Economic Development Professionals (Endowment in Progress)

Established by: Family and Friends of Michael A. —Finney

Will assist full-time students majoring in business with an interest in economic development

FIRST Robotics Scholarship

Established by: Regional Technology Leaders

Awards: —2 at $4,000 each

Assists participants in FIRST Robotics Competitions who demonstrate a commitment to leadership, service and academic success

Forever Red Scholarship

Established by: Forever Red

Awards: —2 at $1,000 each

Assists students who have completed at least one semester at SVSU and are fully enrolled for the following term

Gerald C. Francis Endowed Scholarship

Established by: —Barbara Byron

Awards: —1 at $800

Assists accounting majors who are nontraditional students employed to help finance their education and who demonstrate greatest potential for success and future contribution to the field of accounting

Frankenmuth Scholarship

Established by: —Wally and Irene Bronner

Awards: —1 at $1,000

Assists full-time currently enrolled SVSU students who are graduates of a Frankenmuth high school

Vance B3 Fulton Accounting Endowed Scholarship

Established by: —Vance B. Fulton

Awards: 1 at $400

Assists full-time accounting majors with financial need, academic achievement and a history of involvement in activities or organizations that promote diversity and inclusion

Garb-Ko, Inc. 7-Eleven Scholarship Fund

Established by: — Garb-Ko, Inc./7-Eleven

Awards: —1 at $600

Assists freshman College of Business majors with a demonstrated involvement and participation in community activities or co-curricular activities

Gerity Broadcasting Company Scholarship

Established by: — Gerity Broadcasting Company

Awards: —2 at $1,000 each

Assists new freshman students with academic potential

Herbert and Doris Gettel Endowed Scholarship

Established by: The Gettel Family

Awards: 1 at $1,000

Assists new freshman students from the Thumb area who are graduates of USA or Laker High Schools and demonstrate financial need

Gilbertson Award for Study Abroad

Established by: Dr. Eric and Mrs. Cynthia Gilbertson

Awards: 6 at $1,000 each

Assists students studying abroad who have completed a minimum of 24 credits at SVSU, demonstrate academic achievement, character and leadership

Dr. Richard H., Alma W. and R. Scott Gilmore Endowed Scholarship

Established by: —Dr. Richard H., Alma W. and R. Scott Gilmore

Awards: 1 at $600

Assists members of the SVSU cheerleading team who demonstrate academic achievement and community service, with preference to students affiliated with the United Way or Junior League

Glastender, Inc. Annual Business/ Manufacturing Scholarship

Established by: Glastender, Inc.

Awards: 2 at $1,000 each

Assists College of Business majors demonstrating academic achievement, with priority given to students focusing on industrial management and industrial technology

Bob and Marge Goedert Family Business Endowed Scholarship

Established by: —Rick and Mary Goedert

Awards: 1 at $500

Assists students enrolled in a family business class, working for or planning to join their family business, pursuing a major within the College of Business and residing in the State of Michigan, especially the Great Lakes Bay Region

Grace Goetz Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund

Established by: —Family and Friends of Grace Goetz

Awards: 1 at $1,900

Assists junior and senior nursing majors showing scholastic and personal achievement, good character and leadership with preference to licensed practical nurses (LPN) or nursing assistants

Gorden Organic Chemistry Scholarship

Established by: Dr. Berner J. Gorden

Awards: 1 at $1,000

Assists students who have completed organic chemistry courses at SVSU and demonstrate potential for excellence and positive contribution to the field of chemistry

Marc A. Gordon Memorial Scholarship in Acting

Established by: Friends and Family of Marc A. Gordon

Awards: 2 at $1,000 each

Assists theatre majors with a minimum junior standing who demonstrate potential, ability and passion to excel in the art of acting and have previously performed in a minimum of four SVSU productions

James (Jim) Gorzinski Memorial Scholarship

Established by: Family and Friends of Jim Gorzinski

Awards: 1 at $1,000

Assists junior and senior majors in accounting or finance demonstrating academic excellence, with preference for candidates from Mid-Michigan

Gougeon Brothers Science Scholarship Fund

Established by: Gougeon Brothers, Inc.

Awards: 1 at $200

Assists junior or senior students majoring in chemistry, environmental chemistry, mechanical engineering or secondary education/chemistry or science majors, with preference for Bay County residents

Dr. Ravi and Dr. Rashmi Goyal Endowed Scholarship

Established by: —Dr. Ravi and Dr. Rashmi Goyal

Awards: 1 at $1,400

Assists newly enrolled, full-time freshmen demonstrating academic excellence and majoring in pre-nursing, pre-occupational therapy or health science who are residents of Bay County

Eldon Graham Engineering Scholarship

Established by: —Dr. and Mrs. Eldon L. Graham

Awards: — 6 at $2,500 each

Assists engineering, technology, or technological processes majors showing scholastic achievement, character and leadership, with preference given to students whose college experiences were interrupted

William and Virginia Groening Memorial Scholarship

Established by: —William Groening

Awards: —15 at $1,000 each

Assists students enrolled full- or part-time with financial need and scholastic achievement/potential

David and Jacqueline Hall Opportunity Scholarship

Established by: David and Jacqueline Hall

Awards: —1 at $600

Assists Saginaw County College of Business majors who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, character, commitment to diversity/inclusion and community service

Patricia A. Hansel Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Established by: E. Malcolm Field, M.D.

Awards: 4 at $1,500 each

Assists registered nurses pursuing a graduate degree in nursing demonstrating academic excellence, good character, service to the community and dedication and professionalism in the field of nursing, with preference to those specializing in surgical nursing

Dr. Douglas Hansen Cross-Country/ Track and Field Scholarship (Endowment

in Progress)

Established by: Fred T. Harring

Will assist current members of the cross-country or Track and Field programs with a minimum grade point average of 3.0

Dr. Douglas E. and Patricia M. Hansen

Endowed Academic Scholarship (Endowment in Progress)

Established by: —Dr. Douglas E. and —Mrs. Patricia M. Hansen

Will assist full-time secondary education students with a minimum 3.0 GPA who are student-athletes with the career goal of coaching, especially track and field

Bruce Allen Hart Scholarship

Established by: —Family of Bruce Allen Hart

Awards: 15 at $300 each

Assists Michigan residents (preference to College of Science, Engineering and Technology majors from Bay, Midland and Saginaw counties) taking Chemistry 111

Albert S. Harvey Scholarship

Established by: Harvey Memorial Foundation

Awards: 1 at $1,300

Assists new freshmen or transfer students enrolled full-time at SVSU

John

W. and Marilyn M. Hausbeck Memorial Scholarship

Established by: —Hausbeck Family

Awards: —1 at $1,300

Assists residents of the City of Saginaw who demonstrate academic achievement and commitment to their community through a strong history of community service and involvement during their high school years

Gladys Hernandez-Zubulake Endowed Scholarship for Spanish Majors/Minors

Established by: — Gladys Hernandez-Zubulake

Awards: —1 at $1,000

Assists Spanish majors or minors eligible to take upperdivision Spanish courses who demonstrate excellence in the language and their overall academics

Thomas Hetherman Memorial Scholarship

Established by: —Lois Hetherman

Awards: —1 at $600

Assists participants in the SVSU golf program with a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher

James and Rosemary Hill Scholarship in Music

Established by: James and Rosemary Hill

Awards: 1 at $500

Assists music or music education majors with financial need who demonstrate excellence in their music courses

Hispanic American Community Endowed Scholarship in Memory of Dr. Victor Luis Castellanos

Established by: —Vicente Castellanos and the —Regional Hispanic Community

Awards: 1 at $1,300

Assists new freshman students who have demonstrated character and leadership in promoting Hispanic awareness or cultural diversity to the people of their community

Dawn Hoeg Memorial Basketball Scholarship

Established by: Family and Friends of Dawn Hoeg

Awards: 2 at $2,350 each

Assists members in good standing of SVSU men’s or women’s basketball teams who have achieved at least sophomore class standing and demonstrate good sportsmanship and continued positive contribution to their team

Joseph and Gladys Hoern Memorial Fund

Established by: Joseph H. Hoern and Gladys M. Hoern

Awards: 90 awards; award amounts vary

Assists students from Bay, Midland or Saginaw county who demonstrate financial need

William S. Hoffmann and John R.

Willertz Endowed Scholarship

Established by: Families and Colleagues of William F. Hoffmann and John R.

—Willertz

Awards: —2 at $1,500 each

Assists history, history education or social studies majors with a minimum of 60 completed credits who demonstrate academic excellence

Scott L. Holman Baycaster Scholarship

Established by: Scott L. Holman

Awards: 1 at $1,200

Assists family members of active or retired Bay Cast employees who are Michigan residents and demonstrate character and leadership, with preference to majors in engineering, College of Business or College of Education and then to other Bay Cast family members

From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Your scholarship gift has presented me with an incredible opportunity to spend the last four years here at SVSU and earn a bachelor’s degree in business! I will forever be grateful for the generosity you have shown me as you have no less than changed the course of my life.

- Greta E.

Frederick Douglas and Natalia Ruth Horak Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Established by: —Frederick “Fritz” Horak and Lucy Horak

Awards: 2 at $1,500 each

Assists residents of Bay, Midland or Saginaw county pursuing degrees in pre-medicine, nursing, medical technology, occupational therapy, psychology, social work or sociology and demonstrating a commitment to community service and academic achievement

Jay Hornsby Scholarship

Established by: —Family and Colleagues of Jay Hornsby

Awards: 6 at $1,000 each

Assists new freshmen who are Midland Dow or Midland High School graduates demonstrating financial need and recommended by their high school counselors

Huntley Scholarship in Science and Mathematics

Established by: Dr. Deborah R. Huntley and —Mr. Alton F. Huntley

Awards: —2 at $1,200 each

Assists students in their first year of study at SVSU majoring in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology or the College of Education with the goal of becoming mathematics or science teachers for grades 9-12

I.B.E.W. Local 557 Endowed Scholarship

Established by: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 557

Awards: —1 at $600

Assists students who demonstrate good leadership, character and community involvement, with preference for IBEW Local 557 member sons and daughters

IEEE Endowed Engineering Scholarship

Established by: —Institute of Electrical and —Electronics Engineers

Awards: 1 at $1,100

Assists engineering majors, active members of the IEEE student branch and active participants in the Northeast Michigan section of the IEEE who demonstrate academic achievement, good character and leadership

Independent Bank Opportunity Scholarship

Established by: Independent Bank

Awards: 7 at $1,000 each

Assists second-year students who are not eligible for Pell Grants

International Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship

Established by: —International Study Abroad Donors

Awards: 1 at $1,300

Assists students who have been accepted for at least one semester of study abroad with an expressed interest in languages and different cultures

Robert Castro Jaime Endowed Scholarship

Established by: —Mr. and Mrs. James Jaime

Awards: —1 at $1,000

Assists social work majors who are residents of Saginaw, Bay, Midland, Huron, Tuscola, Sanilac, Gratiot or Isabella county and demonstrate the ability or potential to make a positive contribution to the field of social work

Sara Louise Jackson-Nearing Accounting Scholarship (Endowment

in Progress)

Established by: Mr. James V. Nearing

Will assist freshman students majoring in accounting demonstrating academic excellence and financial need

Walter T. James Memorial Scholarship

Established by: —Family of Walter T. James

Awards: — 4 at $1,100 each

Assists students who demonstrate academic achievement, good character, commitment to community service, involvement in extracurricular activities and leadership, with preference to sociology, social work and criminal justice majors

Lorraine E. Jarusel Scholarship for Nontraditional Students (Endowment

in Progress)

Established by: —Lorraine E. Jarusel

Will assist nontraditional students pursuing degrees at SVSU

Leo Jean Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Established by: —Loretta L. Jean

Awards: 9 at $1,000 each

Assists transfer students with at least 24 credits transferring to SVSU, with preference to students transferring from a university environment

Marion Jean Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Established by: Loretta L. Jean

Awards: 10 at $1,000 each

Assists transfer students with at least 24 credits transferring to SVSU, with preference to students transferring from a university environment

James R. and Anita H. Jenkins

Endowed Scholarship for Student Success

Established by: —James R. and Anita H. Jenkins

Awards: — 4 at $1,000 each, plus renewals

Assists new freshman students pursuing degrees at Saginaw Valley State University with awareness of African American and/or Native American culture and commitment to inclusion and diversity

Jurgens Nursing Scholarship Fund

Established by: William and Lori Jurgens

Awards: 6 at $1,000 each

Assists students admitted to the nursing program who demonstrate academic achievement with the potential or ability to make a positive contribution to the field of nursing

Art Kackmeister and Gladys Benjamin Kackmeister Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Established by: Thomas Kackmeister

Awards: —2 at $2,500 each

Assists students who demonstrate academic achievement, financial need and a commitment to women’s athletics through coaching, advocacy or participation

Mary C. Kato Endowed Scholarship

Established by: Dr. Karen Gougeon and Mr. Brad Gougeon

Awards: —1 at $1,000

Assists students in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology or College of Education who show academic achievement, leadership, good character and community service, with preference given to pre-dentistry majors

Kimberly Sue and Carol Lee Keipinger Memorial Business Scholarship

Established by: —Michael and Carolyn Keipinger

Awards: 2 at $500 each

Assists new freshman students who are College of Business majors and demonstrate high character, leadership and integrity, are involved in extracurricular activities and community service activities, with special consideration to participants in band

Zubeda S. Khan Endowed Scholarship

Established by: —Family of Dr. Zubeda S. Khan

Awards: 1 at $1,000

Assists full-time incoming freshmen residing in Saginaw County pursuing health science-related majors in the College of Health and Human Services

Kihata/House Family Scholarship in Art

Established by: —Dr. Hideki Kihata

Awards: 1 at $500

Assists students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, majoring in art, art history, graphic design, visual arts or BFA-all media and/or minoring in art, art history, or graphic design

Oscar Kloha Scholarship

Established by: — Oscar W. Kloha

Awards:

—2 at $1,000 each

Assists new full- or part-time undergraduate or graduate students who demonstrate financial need, scholastic achievement and leadership potential

Leota M. Kowalski, RN Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Established by: —Kowalski Family

Awards: 1 at $3,000

Assists students admitted to the BSN or RN-to-BSN program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and commitment to excellence in nursing

Kozlowski Jet’s Pizza Family Scholarship

Established by: Kozlowski Family/Jet’s Pizza

Awards: 2 at $500 each

Assists students from Genesee, Bay or Saginaw County who are members of the SVSU track and field or cross country teams and/or pursuing a major in the College of Business

Joseph and Karen Krantz Family Charitable Foundation Annual Scholarship

Established by: Joseph and Karen Krantz

—Family Charitable Foundation

Awards: —1 at $1,700

Assists students who are residents of Bay County, enrolled full-time and demonstrate academic excellence, a commitment to volunteering and community service

Thomas E. Kullgren Engineering Scholarship (Endowment in Progress)

Established by: Dr. Thomas E. Kullgren

Will assist engineering students of minimum sophomore standing who demonstrate a strong work ethic and dedication to their studies

Lamson and Humphreys Endowed Scholarship Fund

Established by: —Dr. B. J. Humphreys and —Mrs. Laura Humphreys

Awards: — 4 at $1,100 each

Assists undergraduate or graduate students (including transfer students) who demonstrate leadership, good character and community service, with preference to pre-law students and those working to finance their education

Edward and Kathryn Langenburg Endowed Scholarship

Established by: Edward and Kathryn Langenburg

Awards: 1 at $1,300

Assists students admitted to the SVSU teacher education program pursuing a major in the field of secondary education who are graduates of a Bay County high school, with preference given to graduates of Western or Central High Schools

Don C. Law Memorial Scholarship

Established by: Magline, Inc. and Family of Don C. Law

Awards: —5 awards; award amounts vary

Assists mechanical engineering or electrical engineering majors who demonstrate academic achievement, good character and leadership, with preference given to graduates of high schools in Saginaw, Bay, Midland, Arenac and Gladwin counties

Sara Margaret Leki Scholarship Fund

Established by: Sara Margaret Leki

Awards: 3 at $1,250 each

Assists Mid-Michigan area residents enrolled full-time who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, character and community involvement

Jason Liddell Scholarship

Established by: —Burger King

Awards: 1 at $1,500

Assists members of the SVSU football team of junior or senior class standing who demonstrate academic excellence, good citizenship, community service and leadership potential

SVSU Robert W. (Bob) Loftus Endowed Scholarship

Established by: Robert W. (Bob) Loftus

Awards: —1 at $3,000

Assists incoming, current, or transfer members of the football team who maintain good academic standing and demonstrate the ability or potential to make a positive contribution to the football program

Herbert H. Lyon Scholarship

Established by: —Family and Friends of Herbert H. Lyon

Awards: 2 at $1,250 each

Assists students who are residents of Bay, Midland or Saginaw county with financial need, academic achievement and potential for leadership

Michael and Megan Major Military Service Scholarship

Established by: Michael and Megan Major

Awards: 1 at $1,000

Assists military members or dependents of military members, with preference given to actively drilling members of any branch of the ready reserves

Gladys and Samuel Marble Graduate Business Scholarship Fund

Established by: —Dr. Samuel and Mrs. Gladys Marble

Awards: —1 at $2,000

Assists graduate students who have attended Delta College enrolled full-time in the College of Business, with preference given to those with leadership potential and community involvement

Samuel D. Marble Memorial Scholarship

Established by: Dr. Samuel and Mrs. Gladys Marble

Awards: 1 at $1,400

Assists Delta College transfer students majoring in the liberal arts who show leadership, community involvement and academic achievement

Wilbur Charles “Chuck” Martin, III Endowed Scholarship (Endowment in Progress)

Established by: Family and Friends of Chuck Martin Will assist SVSU students through scholarship support

Marx Family Endowed Engineering Scholarship

Established by: —Marx Family

Awards: 7 at $1,000 each

Assists new freshman Tri-City and Thumb area students pursuing degrees in engineering who achieve academic excellence

Maurovich-Warner Endowed Veterans Scholarship

Established by: —Dr. Robert Maurovich, Mrs. Nancy

—Warner and Mrs. Marguerite Warner

Awards: — 8 at $1,000 each

Assists Michigan residents with financial need who are returning student veterans having served at least one year in full-time military service, with preference to the U.S. Army

Gary A. McMall Endowed Scholarship

Established by: Family of Gary A. McMall

Awards: —1 at $1,000

Assists students who are graduates of Nouvel Catholic Central High School or transfer students from Delta College pursuing majors in the College of Business

Nancy S. Meadows Memorial Graduate Grants in Education

Established by: —Dr. Robert W. and Mrs. Nancy S.

—Meadows

Awards: 1 at $500

Assists students who have completed at least six credit hours toward a degree in the Educational Leadership program on the master’s or educational specialist level at SVSU

Mary Merchant Art Scholarship

Established by: —Merchant Family

Awards: —2 at $1,500 each

Assists majors in art, fine arts, graphic design or visual arts education from the Great Lakes Bay Region who demonstrate community involvement/service

Michigan Sugar Company Endowed Scholarship

Established by: Michigan Sugar Company

Awards: 1 at $1,000

Assists Michigan College of Science, Engineering and Technology majors, with preference given to agriculture minors and/or those planning careers in an agriculturerelated field

Edith M. Mikolajczak Endowed Scholarship

Established by: Mr. James P. and Dr. Cheryl Dwyer

Awards: —1 at $1,000

Assists second-year students with a minimum GPA of 3.0 who graduated from Bay City All Saints or Bay City Public Schools

J. William Miller Endowed Engineering Scholarship Fund

Established by:— J. William Miller

Awards: —1 at $1,000

Assists returning or transfer engineering majors who have achieved at least sophomore status, academic excellence, good character and leadership

Rhea Miller Scholarships in Music

Established by: Rhea E. Miller

Awards: 5 new awards plus renewals

Assists music and music education majors demonstrating excellence in their music courses and in vocal or instrumental performance, with preference to incoming freshmen

Barbara Lee Mitchell Endowed Scholarship in Vocal Music

Established by: —Dr. James Mitchell

Awards: —1 at $1,500

Assists full- and part-time music and music education majors

Dominic Monastiere Endowed Scholarship Fund

Established by: —Dom and Pam Monastiere

Awards: —1 at $1,000

Assists first-generation college students with financial need who are graduates of a Bay County high school pursuing majors in the College of Business

Merlyn Mondol Endowed Scholarship

Established by: Rajkumari Mondol Wiener

—and Dr. Merlyn Mondol

Awards: —2 at $1,500 each

Assists junior and senior psychology majors who have the ability to promote campus diversity to encourage global understanding and goodwill

Edward B. “Ted” Morley, Jr. Memorial Endowed Athletic Scholarship

Established by: —Morley Companies, Family, and Foundation

Awards: 5 at $1,100 each

Assists outstanding student athletes who have achieved academic excellence in high school

Morley Companies Endowed Scholarship for Student Success

Established by: Morley Companies, Family, and Foundation

Awards: 1 at $600

Assists second-year students with financial need who are residents of Saginaw County, with preference given to first-generation-in-college students

Thank you again for this wonderful scholarship and everything you have helped me accomplish in my first year at SVSU! Without this scholarship, I would be struggling, I truly can’t thank you enough!

- Jackie S.

Mridha International Student Leadership Award

Established by: —Dr. Debasish Mridha and Mrs. Chinu Mridha

Awards: 1 at $1,500

Assists graduate and undergraduate international students involved in campus leadership and engagement

Trisha Muladore and Covenant Nursing Endowment

Established by: —Mr. and Mrs. James G. Muladore

Awards: —10 at $1,000 each

Assists students admitted to the nursing program demonstrating financial need, academic achievement, commitment to community service and the ability or potential to make a positive contribution to the field of nursing

Multi-Cultural Engineering Scholarship Opportunity Fund

Established by: —Macro-Michigan Pre-Technical Education Partnership (M3PEP)

Awards: 3 at $1,000 each

Assists junior and senior engineering or science majors who demonstrate character and leadership with preference for Bay, Midland and Saginaw County residents

Claire and Toivo Myllykangas Endowed Scholarship Fund

Established by: Claire and Toivo Myllykangas

Awards: — 8 at $1,000 each

Assists new freshmen who are residents of Saginaw County achieving academic excellence with consideration of economic opportunity and prior educational opportunity

Derrick Nash Memorial Education Scholarship

Established by: — Craig and Joan Douglas

Awards: 1 at $1,000

Assists students demonstrating academic achievement who are accepted into the College of Education, with preference given to students who have the ability or potential to make a positive contribution to the teaching profession

Donald F. Nash Memorial Textbook Award

Established by: Barbara N. Ewend and the Estate of —Donald F. Nash

Awards: —19 at $1,000 each

Assists students achieving academic excellence in high school and demonstrating leadership, community involvement and financial need

National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM) Saginaw Valley Chapter Scholarship

Established by: —National Association of Purchasing

—Management - Saginaw Valley

— Chapter

Awards: 1 at $500

Assists junior and senior majors in the College of Business who demonstrate leadership

New Hope Senior Communities Scholarship - Occupational Therapy

Established by: K. Rumi Shahzad

Awards: 1 at $1,000

Assists students currently enrolled in the MSOT program with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 and a strong interest in a career serving the geriatric population of the Great Lakes Bay Region

New Hope Senior Communities Scholarship - Nursing

Established by: K. Rumi Shahzad

Awards: —1 at $1,000

Assists Nursing students of N2 or above standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 who demonstrate a strong interest in a career serving the geriatric population of the Great Lakes Bay Region

Ruth and A.R. O’Connor Memorial Endowed Golf Scholarship Fund

Established by: — Children of Ruth and A.R. O’Connor

Awards: 4 at $1,000 each

Assists members of the SVSU golf team with demonstrated ability to contribute to success of the golf program with preference given to Saginaw County residents

James E. O’Neill, Jr. Scholarship

Established by: Family and Friends of James E. O’Neill, Jr.

Awards: 3 at $1,200 each

Assists Saginaw County student athletes in baseball, golf, softball or tennis who demonstrate scholastic achievement, leadership potential and good citizenship with preference given to first-time-in-college students

Patricia Orr Endowed Business Scholarship

Established by: Patricia Orr

Awards: 1 at $700

Assists junior and senior bay county College of Business majors who demonstrate academic achievement, financial need and involvement in activities/ organizations that promote gender equity

Oscar and Louise Osthelder Scholarship

Established by: — Oscar P. and Louise H. Osthelder

Awards: 9 at $1,000 each

Assists new freshmen who are residents of Bay County and show scholastic achievement, character, leadership and financial need

Alan Ott and Chemical Bank Endowed Scholarship Fund

Established by: Chemical Bank (Now TCF Bank)

Awards: 4 at $1,100 each

Assists Mid-Michigan residents who are business or finance majors who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership and community involvement

Otto, Westendorf, and Wilhite Endowed Agricultural Scholarship

Established by: Otto, Westendorf and Wilhite

—Families

Awards: —1 at $1,500

Assists students planning to pursue a career in agriculture, including those with an agricultural studies minor as part of a bachelor’s degree program at SVSU

Part-Time Transfer Student Success Scholarship

Established by: —Donor gifts to Student Success Scholarships

Awards: 25 at $1,000 each

Assists new transfer students enrolled part-time with a minimum of 24 transfer credits and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher

Ricardo Pastor Spanish Scholarships

Established by: —Dr. J. Ricardo Pastor

Awards: —7 at $1,000 each

Assists students with a major or minor in Spanish/ Spanish education who have achieved at least sophomore standing and academic excellence, with preference given to residents of the Great Lakes Bay Region

Elizabeth D. Paulick Endowed Scholarship Fund

Established by: Ernest E. Paulick

Awards: 2 at $1,000 each

Assists Michigan College of Business majors who demonstrate community involvement, academic potential and financial need, with preference given to nontraditional students, especially freshmen and transfer students

Ernest E. Paulick Presidential Piper Endowed Scholarship (Endowment in Progress)

Established by: —Ernest E. Paulick

Will assist minimum grade two pipers who have competed at those levels within the prior two years and are recommended by a recognized piping judge or piping teacher

Wesley F. Pearson and Harriet F. Pearson Scholarship Fund

Established by: —Harriet F. and Wesley F. Pearson

Awards: 8 at $1,000 each

Assists new freshman students with financial need and academic achievement planning to reside on campus

Florence “Goody” Peters Civic Engagement Scholarship

Established by: Family and Friends of Florence “Goody” Peters

Awards: 1 at $1,000

Assists students of at least sophomore status who are members in good standing of an SVSU athletic team and at least one SVSU registered student organization and have shown commitment to community service

PNC Bank DECA Collegiate Scholarship

Established by: —PNC Foundation

Awards: —9 at $1,000 each

Assists freshman students pursuing majors in the College of Business who are DECA High School Division members showing strong academic performance

PNC Entrepreneurship Scholarship

Established by: PNC Foundation

Awards: 1 at $1,000

Assists junior or senior College of Business majors who have maintained academic excellence and shown interest in entrepreneurship activities or are involved in the creation of a business venture

Pride Center Scholarship

Established by: —Staff of LGBTQ+ ProgramsThe Pride Center

Awards: 2 at $1,000 each

Assists undergraduate or graduate students who exemplify a commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community through service and scholarship, with preference given to students who have financial need

Public School Academies Scholarship

Established by: SVSU School/University Partnership

Awards: 57 awards; award amounts vary Assists graduates of one of the public school academies who demonstrate leadership and academic achievement/potential

George and Lynn Puia International Studies Endowment

Established by: Dr. George and Mrs. Lynn Puia

Awards: 2 at $600 each

Assists students of sophomore or higher class standing participating in their first study abroad experience

Sebastian and Ida Ramet Endowed Scholarship for the Study of the Arts and Humanities

Established by: —Dr. Carlos and Mrs. Jean Ho Ramet

Awards: 1 at $1,400

Assists full-time majors in art, creative writing, English, French, history, international studies, music, Spanish or theatre with cumulative GPA’s of 3.0 or higher

Harry E. Rappa Memorial Engineering Scholarship

Established by: Family of Harry E. Rappa

Awards: 1 at $1,300

Assists students with undergraduate degrees in engineering and employed engineers enrolled in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program or Computer Science and Information Systems (MSCIS)

Dr. David Rayfield Memorial Scholarship (Endowment

in Progress)

Established by: —Estate of David Rayfield; Kay Bonitz Assists full-time students majoring in the College of Arts and Behavioral Sciences with a preference for philosophy minors

Howard Lynn Rephan Scholarship

Established by: Melvin and Laynor Rephan

Awards: 1 at $600

Assists new freshman students enrolled full-time who have scholastic potential

Residence Housing Association Endowed Scholarship (Endowment in Progress)

Established by: —SVSU Residence Housing Association

Will assist students with a minimum GPA of 2.5 who reside on campus and demonstrate leadership and service experience and potential to positively impact the campus community

Jeffrey L. Roberts Endowed Scholarship in Chemistry

Established by: —Mr. Jeffrey L. Roberts and Ms. Mari McKenzie

Awards: 2 at $1,000 each

Assists new freshmen or new transfer students who are chemistry majors and graduates of Michigan high schools who demonstrate scholastic performance, leadership and character

Janet K. Robinson Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Established by: —Friends and Family of Janet K. Robinson

Awards: 1 at $1,000

Assists high-achieving psychology majors who have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours and plan to pursue graduate study in clinical or experimental psychology

Theodore Roethke Student Writing Award

Established by: Friends of Theodore Roethke

Awarded Triennially in alignment with Roethke Celebrations

Assists students talented in creative writing of fiction and poetry who present a portfolio of polished creative work and demonstrate promise for continued growth and excellence in the field of creative writing

David A. Roy Memorial Scholarship

Established by: Rob and Sage Roy

Awards: —3 at $1,000 each

Assists residents of Bay, Midland or Saginaw counties majoring in education, accounting, general business, management, nursing, medical laboratory science or occupational therapy

Roosevelt Ruffin Diversity and Inclusion Theatre Scholarship

Established by: SVSU Theatre Department

Awards: —1 at $500

Assists theatre or theatre education majors enrolled in at least 12 credits per semester who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion

Dr. Roosevelt Ruffin Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund

Established by: Family and Friends of Dr. Roosevelt Ruffin

Awards: 3 at $1,100 each

Assists Saginaw County students with need, scholastic performance, community involvement, leadership potential, with preference to graduates of Saginaw High School or the City of Saginaw Adult GED program

Harold M. and Norine L. Rupp Endowed Scholarship

Established by: —Harold M. and Norine L. Rupp

Awards: —1 at $800

Assists Michigan residents enrolled full-time who demonstrate academic achievement, involvement in community service and extracurricular activities

Jack M. and Lila J. Ryder Endowed Scholarship (Endowment in Progress)

Established by:— Jack M. and Lila J. Ryder

Will assist full-time students who demonstrate academic achievement, commitment to community service and/or extracurricular involvement and demonstrate leadership or leadership potential

Saginaw Bay Underwriters Employees

Endowed Business Scholarship in Honor of Kurt Ewend

Established by: Saginaw Bay Underwriters

Awards: 3 at $1,000 each

Assists junior and senior College of Business majors who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership, with preference for employees and children/grandchildren of employees of Saginaw Bay Underwriters

Saginaw Business and Professional Women’s Club Scholarship

Established by: Saginaw Business and Professional Women’s Club

Awards: 2 at $1,250 each

Assists nontraditional students who demonstrate the ability or potential to make a positive contribution to society and their chosen field, with preference given to students from Saginaw County

Saginaw Enterprise Entrepreneurship Endowment

Established by: Saginaw Business Incubator, Inc.

Awards: 3 at $1,000 each

Assists students of at least sophomore class standing majoring in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology or the College of Business, with preference given to students with a minor in entrepreneurship

Saginaw Valley Chapter of the Construction Financial Management Association Scholarship

Established by: Saginaw Valley Chapter of the Construction Financial

—Management Association (CFMA)

Awards: —1 at $900

Assists accounting or finance majors of at least sophomore class standing who have achieved academic excellence, good citizenship, strong character and leadership potential

Nicholas S. Scheall Memorial Scholarship

Established by: Mrs. Linda Scheall

Awards: 6 at $1,000 each

Assists freshman students majoring in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology who participated in extracurricular activities or programs focusing on STEM education during their high school years

Ronnie I. Scheall Memorial Scholarship

Established by: Mrs. Linda Scheall

Awards: —5 at $3,000 each

Assists MSW or MBA students, with preference given to first-generation college students, nontraditional students and/or students who have participated in activities or organizations that promote diversity and inclusion

Ronald A. Schlicker Scholarship

Established by: Ronald A. Schlicker

Awards: 70 at $1,000 each

Assists residents of Bay, Midland or Saginaw county who demonstrate scholastic achievement and financial need

Henry E. Schwartz Memorial Business Scholarship

Established by: —Mr. Henry E. Schwartz and —Mrs. Patsy Hill Schwartz and Family

Awards: —1 at $1,600

Assists College of Business majors who demonstrate scholastic achievement, character, financial need and leadership potential in business, industry or the public sector

Patsy Hill Schwartz Endowed Music Scholarship Fund

Established by: Mr. Henry E. Schwartz and Mrs. Patsy Hill Schwartz and Family

Awards: 1 at $1,500

Assists music majors who demonstrate scholastic achievement, character and leadership in the Department of Music

Having to provide all my own funds for attending school, I cannot express how grateful I am for this scholarship. I was able to take some time off working and be able to focus more on my career plans.

- Olivia K.

Seitz Creative Writing Scholarship

Established by: —Jim and Melissa Seitz

Awards: 1 at $2,000

Assists creative writing majors or minors who have achieved at least junior class standing and excellence in writing and overall academics

Jeffrey Sexsmith Memorial Scholarship

Established by: Friends and Family of Jeffrey —Sexsmith

Awards: — 8 at $1,000 each

Assists members of the SVSU golf team who demonstrate good character

Robert W. Sidney Endowed Scholarship

Established by:— Robert W. Sidney

Awards: —1 at $600

Assists Michigan residents achieving academic success and showing involvement in community service and extracurricular activities

Sigma Pi Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship

Established by: —Sigma Pi Alumni Association

Awards: —1 at $1,000

Assists members in good standing of the Theta-Beta Chapter of the Sigma Pi Fraternity, International with commitment to community involvement, citizenship and volunteerism

Lawrence H. and Linda L. Sims Annual Scholarship

Established by: Lawrence H. and Linda L. Sims

Awards: 1 at $1,000

Assists students pursuing a major in the College of Business, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 who demonstrate financial need

Gerald I. and Olena Smith Community Service Endowed Scholarship

Established by:— Major Gerald I. and Mrs. Olena

—Smith

Awards: —1 at $500

Assists Michigan residents with financial need who have performed community service such as the Peace Corps, military service or volunteered with a local community organization

Russell H. and Maxine E. Smith Endowed Scholarship for Student Success

Established by: —Russell H. and Maxine E. Smith

—Memorial Foundation

Awards: 2 at $1,250 each

Assists Bay County second year students enrolled fulltime who demonstrate financial need, with preference given to first generation college students

Maynard Smith Trust Scholarship

Established by: —Maynard L. Smith

Awards: 80 at $1,000 each

Assists students who demonstrate involvement in extracurricular activities or service to the community and exhibit potential to contribute to and enhance the quality of campus life

Spatz Endowment for Performing Arts Scholarship - Music

Established by: —Estate of Virginia Spatz

Awards: —7 awards; award amounts vary

Assists new full-time freshman music or music education majors with a minimum grade point average of 3.0

Spatz Endowment for Performing Arts Scholarship - Theatre

Established by:— Estate of Virginia Spatz

Awards: — 6 awards; award amounts vary

Assists new incoming freshman theatre or theatre education majors with a minimum high school grade point average of 3.0

Spence Annual Tennis Scholarship

Established by: —Herbert A. Spence, III and

—Kathryn C. Spence

Awards: 1 at $1,000

Assists athletes in the SVSU Tennis Program, eligible to participate under NCAA II guidelines, who demonstrate good character and the ability to contribute to the competitiveness or success of the team

Spence Brothers Endowed Scholarship for Engineering

Established by: —Spence Brothers Construction

— Company and Family

Awards: 4 at $1,000 each

Assists engineering majors who demonstrate scholastic achievement, financial need, leadership and character

Standing Wheelchair Company Annual Scholarship in Memory of Douglas Spooner

Established by: Standing Wheelchair Company and the Family of Douglas Spooner

Awards: —1 at $1,000

Assists students with a physical or learning challenge with preference to majors in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology

Dr. Benjamin C. Stark Biology Scholarship

Established by: —Martin H. Stark

Awards: —7 at $1,000 each

Assists freshman biology majors achieving academic excellence in high school and demonstrating financial need

Morrison M. and Julie A. Stevens Scholarship

Established by: Morrison and Julie Stevens

Awards: —1 at $1,000

Assists nontraditional students who are residents of Bay, Saginaw or Midland county, who demonstrate financial need with preference given to majors in the Colleges of Business, Education or Science, Engineering and Technology

James F. and Elizabeth A. Stoddard Endowed Scholarship

Established by: Dr. James F. Stoddard

Awards: —10 at $1,000 each

Assists nursing students from Bay, Arenac, Iosco or Ogemaw County who demonstrate the ability or potential to make a positive contribution to their chosen field

Charles Strosacker Scholarship

Established by: — Charles J. Strosacker Foundation

Awards: —7 at $1,000 each

Assists College of Science, Engineering and Technology majors who have financial need with preference given to engineering majors

Student Association Community Improvement Endowed Scholarship

Established by: SVSU Student Association

Awards: —5 at $1,000 each

Assists students of minimum sophomore standing who achieve academic excellence and demonstrate an outstanding commitment to community service

Student Association Student Empowerment Endowed Scholarship-Extracurricular Focus

Established by: —SVSU Student Association

Awards: 1 at $950

Assists students enrolled at SVSU for at least one academic year at the time of application with a strong commitment to community service and involvement

Student Association Student Empowerment Endowed Scholarship-Academic Focus

Established by: SVSU Student Association

Awards: 1 at $950

Assists students enrolled at SVSU for at least one academic year at the time of application who demonstrate academic achievement and/or potential

Student Association Student Study

Abroad Endowed Scholarship

Established by: —SVSU Student Association

Awards: —15 awards; award amounts vary

Assists students enrolled at SVSU for at least one academic year with a strong history of community service who commit to volunteering while receiving the scholarship

SVSU Bartels Family Annual Scholarships (Newly Established)

Established by: Raymond and Karen Bartels

Assists students majoring in the College of Health and Human Services, College of Business, or members of the track and field/cross-country teams

SVSU Degree Completion Fund

Established by: —Family, Friends and Colleagues of Dr. Donald J. Bachand and SVSU Scholarship Donors

Assists students in their senior year of college who are experiencing financial need or hardship circumstances

SVSU Endowed Nursing Scholarship

Established by: SVSU Nursing Faculty, Alumni, and Friends

Awards: 1 at $1,200

Assists nursing students showing financial need, academic achievement and the personal characteristics identified by professional nursing organizations as needed in nursing students in order to meet current and projected needs of the profession and society

SVSU Endowed Scholarship for Students from India

Established by: —Dr. K.P. Karunakaran

Awards: —2 at $1,500 each

Assists international students achieving academic excellence and enrolled in a degree program

SVSU Endowed Scholarship for Student Success

Established by: — U.S. Department of Education T3

— Grant

Awards: 5 awards; award amounts vary Assists full-time students with a minimum 2.5 GPA and financial need entering their second, third, or fourth year at SVSU

CHIDI UNOBAGHA COMMITTED TO CARE

have always liked helping and taking care of others, especially when it relates to individual and community health

said Chidi Unobagha, a nursing major from Saginaw. For Chidi, the desire to care was not only based in community, but within her own family. “I also wanted to help take care of my extended family in Nigeria, especially my grandfather,” Chidi said. “He was my biggest influence, and although he has passed away now, I still believe he would have wanted me to achieve my aspirations.”

Those aspirations ultimately led Chidi to Saginaw Valley State University. Born and raised in Saginaw, Chidi was drawn to SVSU because of its proximity to home and the quality of the University’s nursing program. However, finances were a concern. Fortunately, the scholarship opportunities available made attending SVSU feasible.

One of those opportunities was the Trisha Muladore/Covenant Nursing Endowment. Founded by Jim and Trisha Muladore, the scholarship recognizes the many years of dedicated, distinguished patient care Trisha and her colleagues at Covenant Healthcare have provided, and continue to provide, for their patients. Jim recently retired from a 51-year career at SVSU as executive vice president for Administration and Business Affairs. Both are proud Cardinal alumni (Jim earned his BBA and MBA at SVSU; Trisha graduated with her BSN), and were pleased to be part of helping Chidi realize her goals.

“Chidi’s commitment to achieve an education and career in nursing is very admirable. SVSU has provided many students over the years a solid support system both academically and financially for success,” Jim said. “Trisha and I will be forever appreciative of the opportunities SVSU offered us.”

The Muladores also established a second scholarship endowment, the Cartwright/ Muladore Endowed Business Scholarship in memory of Jim’s maternal grandparents, to assist students pursuing careers in business, especially accounting and finance, Jim’s career fields.

Chidi has received other private scholarships made possible by donors to the SVSU Foundation, including the Ronald A. Schlicker Endowed Scholarship and the Don and Iva Bellinger Scholarship. Mr. Schlicker, who served in the U.S. Army and was a tool maker for General Motors for 37 years, left a generous estate gift to help Great Lakes Bay Region students. The Bellinger Scholarship was established in honor of Iva Mary Bellinger, who was part of the first class of the School of Nursing and Hygiene at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, where she served as an RN from 1927-1985. Chidi also received University and community-funded support, such as the SVSU Opportunity Grant, the Saginaw Urban and Civic Partnership Program Award and the Saginaw Promise Scholarship.

Earning scholarships provided Chidi with greater flexibility to take advantage of opportunities for campus involvement, including membership in the African Students Union, and chances to volunteer in her community.

“I didn’t have to worry about how many hours I got at work,” Chidi said. “Scholarship support also made the financial burden easier on my family, as my mother is the breadwinner with three adult children all in college.”

Chidi graduated from SVSU in May 2023. “After school, I hope to work as a cardiovascular ICU nurse. I am also looking to go to law school and focus particularly on medical malpractice law or nurse consulting. I’d love to work in a field that incorporates both law and nursing.”

Jim and Trisha Muladore are happy to be part of Chidi’s SVSU experience, sharing with a new generation of Cardinals the support they credit with helping shape their success.

“Much of what we have in our lives would not have been achievable without the support of the University and its many outstanding faculty and staff. The Trisha Muladore/Covenant Nursing Endowment’s support of Chidi hopefully contributes in some small way to a lifelong journey of personal and professional success.”

Chidi Unobagha is committed to care, and thanks to donors who care about SVSU students and invest in their education, she is well on her way to making a difference.

Chidi’s commitment to achieve an education and career in nursing is very admirable. SVSU has provided many students over the years a solid support system both academically and financially for success,” Jim said. “Trisha and I will be forever appreciative of the opportunities SVSU offered us.

My goal is to be in a career where I get to help people in some capacity. It means so much to me to have received this scholarship. Donors like you make college a lot more accessible to students like me.

- Bailey H.

SVSU Endowed Science Research

Scholarship

Established by:— SVSU Science Club

Awards: Number and amount of awards varies

Assists students enrolled in specific courses in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology, with preference to those possessing the highest grade point averages and most credits earned in their majors

SVSU Faculty Association Chrysalis

Endowed Scholarship Fund

Established by: SVSU Faculty Association

Awards: —2 awards; award amounts vary

Assists nontraditional students who have completed a minimum of 12 credits at SVSU with academic success

SVSU Faculty Association

Endowed Scholarship

Established by: SVSU Faculty Association

Awards: — 6 awards; award amounts vary

Assists students demonstrating academic excellence, with preference for nontraditional students, second degree students pursuing a new field and immediate family of SVSU alumni

SVSU Health Professional Alumni

Endowed Scholarship

Established by: —SVSU Health Professional Alumni

Awards: 3 at $650 each

Assists residents of Arenac, Bay, Huron, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac or Tuscola county pursuing majors within the College of Health and Human Services or the College of Science, Engineering and Technology with career goals in the health professions

SVSU Korean Study Abroad Scholarship

Established by: Dr. Byungil Ahn

Awards: —Number and amount of awards vary

Assists students who will be enrolled for a full semester or longer at an institution in Korea through one of SVSU’s provider, exchange or direct enroll programs; enrolled for spring/summer at Kyung Hee University; or be committed to participate in a faculty-led study abroad trip to Korea

SVSU Lutz-Vlassis Nursing Excellence Scholarship (Newly Established)

Established by: Ms. Vera Vlassis

Assists full-time nursing students with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 demonstrating the potential to make a positive contribution to the field of nursing

SVSU Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established by: SVSU Memorial Donors

Awards: 1 at $1,500

Assists freshman or transfer students enrolled full-time

SVSU/Ming Chuan International Student Endowed Scholarship

Established by: Ming Chuan University

Awards: 4 awards; award amounts vary

Assists full-time international students pursuing degree programs at SVSU

SVSU’s Wildfire Credit Union Delta College Transfer Student Scholarship

Established by: —Wildfire Credit Union

Awards: —30 at $1,000 each

Assists new transfer students from Delta College enrolled or planning to enroll at SVSU full-time with a minimum of 24 transfer college credits completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0

SVSU’s Wildfire Credit Union Transfer Student Scholarship

Established by: —Wildfire Credit Union

Awards: —30 at $1,000 each

Assists new transfer students enrolled or planning to enroll at SVSU full-time with a minimum of 24 transfer college credits completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0

Jason Sweet Greek Life Student Leadership Scholarship

Established by: —Jason Sweet

Awards: —1 at $250

Assists student leaders who demonstrate a commitment to the principles of Greek Life through their campus involvement (scholarship, service, philanthropy and leadership)

Theatre Scholarship

Established by: —SVSU Foundation

Awards: 2 at $2,500 each plus renewals

Assists theatre or theatre education majors who demonstrate academic achievement (new scholarships and renewals)

James and Isabella Thomas Endowed Scholarship (Endowment in Progress)

Established by:— Jamie Thomas-Hurt and August Hurt

Will assist full-time students with financial need in the College of Health and Human Services or the College of Science, Engineering and Technology

Thompson Family Achiever Scholarship

Established by: —Robert and Ellen Thompson

Awards: 15 at $5,500 each

Assists second-year students (completed two semesters) at the University pursuing a four-year degree

Robert and Ellen Thompson Military Scholarship

Established by: Robert and Ellen Thompson

Awards: 10 at $4,500 each

Assists honorably discharged veterans and drilling reservists of the U.S. military or members of the National Guard with financial need

Robert and Ellen Thompson Scholarship for Working Families

Established by: —Robert and Ellen Thompson

Awards: —90 at $5,500 each

Assists students with financial need who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and community service

Robert and Ellen Thompson Transfer Student Scholarship

Established by: Robert and Ellen Thompson

Awards: —10 at $3,300 each

Assists transfer students from a Michigan college or university with financial need and academic excellence who plan to attend SVSU full-time

Shannan Thompson Memorial Scholarship

Established by: Richard and Sue Thompson

Awards: 1 at $1,800

Assists incoming freshmen who are Nouvel Catholic Central graduates and demonstrate academic achievement, character and leadership

Abou Traore Student Scholarship

Established by: Friends of Abou Traore

Awards: 1 at $1,000

Assists students committed to campus/community involvement, with the potential to make a continuing meaningful contribution to their community in the service of others

Mike and Sharyl Tribble Athletics Scholarship

Established by: Mike and Sharyl Tribble

Awards: 1 at $1,000

Assists incoming freshmen intending to participate in varsity sports or a current member of a varsity sports team

Triskelions Scholarship

Established by: Triskelions

Awards: 3 at $1,200 each

Assists new freshman students enrolled full-time who show scholastic achievement, character and leadership

Gerald R. Trudell Memorial Scholarship

Established by: Northern Tube / Tubular Metal Systems

Awards: —1 at $1,000

Assists junior or senior engineering or manufacturingfocused majors with priority given to Northern Tube employees’ children

Dean Paul J. Uselding Endowed Scholarship for Family Business

Established by: Morrison and Julie Stevens

Awards: 1 at $700

Assists junior or senior College of Business majors who are Michigan residents and second generation or beyond in a family that owns and operates a family business

USWA Local 12075 Annual Scholarship for Health Care

Established by: United Steel Workers of America (USWA) Local 12075

Awards: 2 at $500 each

Assists pre-OT, OT, nursing or health sciences majors who have achieved at least sophomore status with the potential or ability to make a positive contribution to the health care field

USWA Local 12075 Dannie Garver Memorial Scholarship

Established by: United Steel Workers of America (USWA) Local 12075

Awards: —1 at $500

Assists minimum sophomore class standing students with financial need pursuing degrees in social work, criminal justice, public administration or political science

USWA Local 12075 Annual Scholarship in Human Services

Established by: United Steel Workers of America

—(USWA) Local 12075

Awards: —1 at $500

Assists majors in social work, criminal justice, public administration or political science who have achieved sophomore standing and demonstrate financial need and the ability or potential to make a positive contribution to their chosen fields

Daisy Margaret Van Benschoten Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Established by: —Harvey E. Van Benschoten

Awards: 1 at $700

Assists history majors who demonstrate good character and the need for encouragement in their goal of selfimprovement

Gloria J. and Douglas E. Wagener Support Staff Endowed Scholarship

Established by: —SVSU Support Staff Association

Awards: —1 at $1,000

Assists members of the SVSU Support Staff Association or their families

Mary C. Walker Nursing Scholarship

Established by:— Mrs. Edna Walker and Mr. Raymond — C. Walker

Awards: —1 at $600

Assists students who have completed their third semester of the Clinical Nursing Program, demonstrate scholastic achievement, leadership and a holistic attitude toward nursing

Walter Walpole Memorial Scholarship

Established by: —Walbro Corporation and the Walpole Family

Awards: 5 at $1,000 each

Assists students with financial need, character, scholastic achievement and leadership

Jean Davis Warrick Endowed Business Scholarship

Established by: —Dr. Earl and Mrs. Jean Davis Warrick

Awards: —1 at $1,700

Assists junior and senior majors in the College of Business who demonstrate character, leadership and academic achievement

Al Watrous, Watrous Family, Marty Stark Scholarship

Established by: —Al Watrous, Watrous Family and —Marty H. Stark

Awards: —5 at $1,500 each

Assists members of the golf team who demonstrate character, academic achievement and dedication to golf in high school or college

Walter

G.

Weinlander

and

Carol A. Weinlander Endowment Fund

(Newly Established)

Established by: Estate of Walter G. and Carol A. Weinlander

Will assist SVSU students with scholarship support

Weinlander Fitzhugh Endowed Scholarship

Established by: —Principals and Employees of Weinlander Fitzhugh, Walter G. and Carol A. Weinlander

Awards: 4 at $1,100 each

Assists accounting or computer science majors with first preference to members of the Weinlander Fitzhugh family and next preference to first time in college students

Donald and Barbara Weyenberg Science Scholarship

Established by: Dr. Donald and Mrs. Barbara Weyenberg

Awards: 2 at $1,000 each

Assists majors in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology with strong academic performance in high school who demonstrate character, leadership and extracurricular involvement/community service

Richard Burdette White Memorial Scholarship

Established by: Mrs. Alice White

Awards: 1 at $700

Assists students who are golf team participants/ potential participants who demonstrate good character, with preference given to students whose parents are members of Bridgeport Country Club

W. Leslie Whittaker Memorial Scholarship

Established by: Family and Friends of W. Leslie Whittaker

Awards: 1 at $600

Assists students who have completed at least 24 credit hours of college coursework, including the basic skills requirements, and are planning to work with young people in the basic literacy skills

Harvey Randall Wickes Annual Scholarship

Established by: Harvey Randall Wickes

Awards: 14 at $1,000 each

Assists students enrolled full-time who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential with preference given to new freshman students

G. James and Lyla Williams Scholarship in Nursing and Teacher Education

Established by: — G. James and Lyla Williams

Awards: —16 at $1,000 each

Assists full-time students accepted in either the BSN (nursing) or teacher education programs who demonstrate improvement in their GPA since their freshman year

Windy Scholarship Fund

Established by: Michael and Bridget Windy

Awards: 2 at $1,000 each

Assists students who graduated from Tuscola County high schools, especially Reese graduates, who are majoring in the College of Business or computer information systems

Wineman Technology, Inc. Endowed Scholarship

Established by: —Wineman Technology, Inc.

Awards: —1 at $1,200

Assists students of sophomore or higher class standing pursuing degrees in electrical or mechanical engineering, with preference given to students who graduated from high schools in Saginaw, Bay or Midland County, especially Wineman Technology interns

Ann L. Wintermyer Memorial Endowed Nursing Scholarship

Established by: Dr. Robert L. Wintermyer

Awards: —12 at $1,000 each

Assists students with financial need who are admitted to the nursing program and demonstrate academic excellence and the ability or potential to contribute to the field of nursing

Jack and Alice Wirt Scholarship

Established by: —Jack and Alice Wirt

Awards: —7 at $1,000 each

Assists returning or transfer students with financial need who have completed at least 30 credits toward a degree program

Wolgast Corporation Endowed Scholarship

Established by: Wolgast Corporation

Awards: —1 at $1,200

Assists engineering majors who demonstrate academic achievement, character and leadership, with preference given to students with an interest in the construction industry

Wolverine Bank Endowed Scholarship Fund

Established by: —Wolverine Bank

Awards: 3 at $1,000 each

Assists Mid-Michigan residents who demonstrate achievement, leadership and character

Jerry A. and Marcena C. Woodcock Endowed Scholarship Fund

Established by: —Jerry A. and Marcena C. Woodcock

Awards: 2 at $1,200 each

Assists students who demonstrate achievement, leadership and character, with preference given to health care, education, commerce or engineering majors

Stephen J. Yanca Memorial Social Work Scholarship

Established by: Family and Colleagues of Steve —Yanca

Awards:

—1 at $1,200

Assists social work majors with preferences for those who are Great Lakes Bay Region residents, have demonstrated leadership and are engaged in community service in the region

Lloyd and Judy Yeo Endowed Business Scholarship

Established by: Lloyd and Judy Yeo

Awards:

—3 at $1,100 each

Assists College of Business majors with an established record of achievements

Leonard and Janet Zeilinger Endowed Agricultural Scholarship

Established by: Family of Leonard and Janet Zeilinger

Awards: 6 at $1,000 each

Assists students who plan to pursue a career in the agriculture field including students pursuing an agricultural studies minor as part of a bachelor’s degree program to be completed at SVSU

Douglas Zielinski Memorial Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering

Established by: Mrs. Carolyn Zielinski

Awards: 1 at $1,800

Assists junior or senior mechanical engineering majors with the ability or potential to make positive contributions to the field of mechanical engineering

Zimmerman Endowed Scholarship (Endowment in Progress)

Established by: George and Carol Zimmerman

Will assist SVSU students; final scholarship terms to be established

FAQ NAMED AWARDS & PROGRAMS

WHY ARE DONOR-FUNDED AWARDS AND PROGRAMS IMPORTANT?

Student awards recognize and encourage students to excel in academics, athletics, service and the arts.

Faculty awards acknowledge the contributions of dedicated scholars and teachers and advance their research, experimentation, presentation, and publication activities.

Programs including lectures, concerts, research, professional development, and other intellectual and cultural offerings enrich the educational opportunities for the people of our region.

The diverse ideas of generous donors lead to the creation of programs and activities that promote inclusion and understanding, and explore areas about which people are passionate.

Thanks to the support of private donors who have established scholarships, awards, and programs SVSU can offer students greater opportunity to succeed in college and after graduation.

WHY ESTABLISH A NAMED PROGRAM OR AWARD?

THE ART OF HEALING

THE LANE FAMILY AWARD FOR NURSING FACULTY

Sheryl Lane comes from a family of dedicated, compassionate registered nurses. Her own career rounds out nearly 90 combined years across the generations of caring for others.

“My mom, Joan, and grandmother, Bernadette, were both registered nurses. They were bright, resourceful, and level-headed northern Missouri farm women whose hands touched mysterious parts of life. They were my heroes!” Sheryl said. Bernadette was an OB nurse and Joan worked in pediatrics. Sheryl recalls learning from them that education provides knowledge and opens doors to a career, and that vocational wisdom could transform that knowledge into an art. “Education gave me a Bachelor of Science. Building on that education, nursing, for me, embodies the art of healing. Being a nurse is more than what I do for a career, it is a large part of who I am. It is the lens through which I see and move in the world.”

The Lanes arrived at SVSU in 1991, where Sheryl’s husband, Robert (Bob) Lane, joined the faculty of the political science department, where he continues to teach today. “I have been both grateful and proud to be part of this University campus,” Bob said. “I have seen first-hand how committed SVSU is to serving our students and the Great Lakes Region, and I have immense respect for so many of my campus colleagues; they are committed professionals who believe that providing a positive, meaningful college experience for our students is work worthy of their respective gifts and talents.”

Bob has demonstrated that commitment to his students throughout his career and was recognized with one of the University’s top faculty honors, The House Family Award for Teacher Impact. “I was struck by how the award

funded both a stipend for the recipient along with funds for the recipient to provide an impactful opportunity for their students.”

The Lane Family Award for Nursing Faculty recognizes a faculty member who “consistently engages students in a positive, meaningful manner, shaping the lives of compassionate professional nurses.” The recipient is presented with both a personal stipend and an equal amount to designate for a project involving or benefiting nursing students. The inaugural recipient was Elizabeth (Beth) Roe, professor of nursing and director of the nursing program. The Lanes were very pleased with the choice.

“For 30+ years, Beth Roe has been an exemplary colleague,” Bob commented. “She puts forth the necessary time, effort and thought that is needed to ensure that things get accomplished. Her intelligence, professionalism and work ethic have both impressed and inspired me, and, of course, she is personally a joy to work with.”

Dean of the Crystal M. Lange College of Health and Human Services, Marcia Ditmyer, recognizes the importance of programs like the Lane Award in providing outstanding faculty with even greater opportunities to pursue their passion, while at the same time igniting that spark of enthusiasm in their students.

“Research demonstrates that engaging students in the learning process motivates them to engage in higher-level critical thinking. The Lane Award is designed to ensure a positive faculty/student relationship, which ultimately enhances nearly every measurable aspect of academic success,” Dean Ditmyer said. “Dr. Elizabeth Roe was not only a great choice as the first awardee, but also an obvious choice due to her leadership in the department, college, university and community.”

mpact of Student Research on the Future of Nursing

Beth is grateful for the opportunities presented by the Lane Award and excited for the implications of the research it supported.

“This monetary award has helped on many different levels,” she said. “It has supported outstanding nursing students presenting at national conferences and networking with other students, faculty and nurse scientists. It has helped mentor undergraduate students while researching a topic that can truly make a difference for the nursing program and nursing students now and in the future.”

That topic is stress among nursing students. “We have experienced increased stress in our nursing students over the past few years. Nationwide, there has been documentation of increased stress in nursing students leading to program attrition and mental health concerns.” Beth explained. The Department of Nursing has begun to implement some strategies, such as support groups and mentoring, but more data is needed about what the main sources of stress are for the students. A review of the literature completed by the students indicated that there has not been much recent research done on stress in nursing students.

The student researchers, Natalie Bagardi, Erica Garcia and Erin Segerstrom, with additional guidance from Monika Sciba, their pre-nursing advisor, have conducted a survey sent to all pre-nursing, prelicensure and graduate nursing students and are in the process of analyzing the data. They will present the results to the Nursing Department and pursue other presentations and/or publications.

Financial assistance from the Lane Award has been used to provide compensation for the students and incentives for survey respondents. The students will also receive funds to present their findings at the conference.

erging Two SVSU Legacies

Abigail Lange is continuing her family’s legacy at SVSU by completing the nursing program founded by her great-grandmother, Crystal M.

Lange, for whom the College of Health and Human Services is named. “The impact she made was nothing short of incredible and inspiring, and to complete a program started by her is an honor. Upon attending SVSU, I’ve always said that I want to follow in her nursing footsteps,” Abby said.

A fifth-semester nursing student, Abby received support from the Lane Award to travel to the Midwest Nursing Research Society annual conference in Des Moines, Iowa, to present her research, “Nursing Students’ Perceptions of Their Therapeutic Communication.” A guided form of therapeutic communication based on Gary Chapman’s Five Love Languages was implemented into first-semester nursing students’ Integration course as part of their regular education. After receiving education on how to use this form of communication, students practiced it in simulation and in their clinical rotations. Overall, students felt more confident in communicating and felt they were more equipped to identify and meet patients’ emotional needs.

Meeting the emotional needs of patients through improved communication skills seems very aligned with Sheryl Lane’s vision of the “art of healing.”

“I have deep gratitude for the nurses that shaped me and hope future nurses are encouraged to pursue an education and develop the art of this profession,” Sheryl said.

Abby is well on her way, carrying on the family and university legacy begun by her great-grandmother. “I recently accepted a nursing position at Michigan Medicine on their Intermediate Care Unit for Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery. I intend to go back to school and get my

Ph.D., where I can continue my passion for research and teach future nursing generations!”

Like Abby, Bob values his family’s relationship with SVSU and their part in the University’s legacy. “One of the outcomes for the award that is particularly special to us is knowing that it will provide our family with an ongoing relationship with the University, in general, and the Nursing Department, in particular. SVSU has been central to the quality of life we have, and it pleases me to know that our children, and their children, will have a relationship with SVSU. That is a legacy gift well worthy of our support.”

Crystal M. Lange

An SVSU Legacy

Crystal M. Lange earned her B.S.N. at the University of Michigan in 1949, her M.S.N. from Wayne State University, and her Ph.D. from Michigan State University. A devoted mother of seven, she balanced family with her nursing career, as well as leadership roles with many regional, state and national professional and academic nursing organizations. She published media materials and monographs on teaching strategies in nursing.

At the time of this article, selection was underway for the second recipient of the Lane Award. The inaugural Lane Award has not only recognized an outstanding nursing educator, but provided help to four SVSU nursing students in pursuing and presenting important research on topics with far-reaching implications for all nursing students, thus impacting the quality of healthcare in our region — and potentially far beyond — in ways that would be difficult to measure.

Health programs began at SVSU in 1976 when Lange provided visionary leadership for development of bachelors’ programs in nursing and medical technology, initially known as the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences. By 1992, the occupational therapy program was admitted. Lange, who was dean of the College for 20 years, was then appointed associate vice president for Academic Affairs and interim director of Faculty Support and Sponsored Programs. Prior to her death in 1999, the college was renamed in her honor, becoming the Crystal M. Lange College of Nursing and Health Sciences, later renamed the Crystal M. Lange College of Health and Human Services to recognize the inclusion of the social work department.

“We name things for people because they represent the very best qualities to which the rest of us aspire,” said Eric Gilbertson, former president of SVSU, on the occasion of the college’s naming. “Crystal’s name should be an inspiration to all those students and others who will benefit from her life and her work.”

NAMED AWARDS & PROGRAMS

Raana Akbar Memorial Lecture on Islam and Culture

Established by: —Dr. Waheed Akbar

Supports lectures that enrich knowledge of Islamic culture and interfaith understanding that are offered free to the community

Allen Foundation, Inc. Research Fund

Established by: —Allen Foundation, Inc. Supports research by SVSU faculty and students in the areas of health and nutrition

Alpha Delta Kappa, Alpha Sigma Chapter (Saginaw Chapter) STEM Camp Scholarship

Established by: —Alpha Delta Kappa, Alpha Sigma Chapter

Assists area schoolchildren in meeting the expenses of attending STEM-related summer camps at SVSU

Frank and Lucille Andersen Endowed Professorship in Nursing

Established by: —Frank N. Andersen Foundation Brings a distinguished health professional to SVSU to create and oversee a research, service or academic program

Mary H. Anderson Adjunct Faculty Award

Established by: Family of Mary H. Anderson

Provides an award to recognize outstanding SVSU adjunct faculty

Dr. Shiv K. Arora Student Investment Portfolio Endowment

Established by: —Dr. Shiv K. Arora

Allows SVSU students to engage in “real world” investment activities by managing an actual portfolio

Barstow Humanities Seminar

Established by: —Barstow Foundation

Brings a nationally recognized humanities scholar and teacher to SVSU as a guest speaker

Albert J. Beutler Forums On Ethics and Practice

Established by: Friends and Colleagues of Albert J. Beutler

Supports forums that address contemporary issues related to ethical practice and behavior

The Bleckes’ Health/Human Services Professionals Fund

Established by: —Dr. Jan and Mr. David Blecke

Promotes and supports professional development and continuing education opportunities for SVSU health professions faculty and staff

Diane Boehm ePortfolio Award

Established by: —Diane M. Boehm

Recognizes the creative and effective integration of writing and multimedia by SVSU students via the medium of ePortfolios

Botz Liberal Arts Fellowship

Established by: —Janet M. Botz

Encourages and supports career exploration, preparation and internships for liberal arts majors pursuing success in business, industry and other personal and professional endeavors

Arnold and Gertrude Boutell/Citizens Bank of Saginaw Executive-inResidence

Established by: Arnold and Gertrude Boutell

Memorial Fund/Citizens Bank

Supports teaching and professional service by an executive-in-residence in the College of Business

Braddock-Petersen-Renna Awards for Excellence (Endowment in Progress)

Established by: — Colleagues of Drs. Robert

—Braddock, Eric Petersen

—and Thomas Renna

Will support student awards for excellence in the fields of specialization of Robert Braddock, Eric Petersen and Thomas Renna.

Ruth and Ted Braun Awards for Writing Excellence

Established by: Ruth and Ted Braun

Recognizes excellence in student writing in multiple disciplines and funds publication of winning student works

Ruth and Ted Braun Fellowship

Established by: Harvey Randall Wickes Foundation

Recognizes the exceptional accomplishments and potential of select SVSU faculty and staff by funding a research or special project

Based

Dr. Charlie Brown Endowed

Instrumental Ensemble Fund (Endowment in Progress)

Established by: Terry L. Lutz

Will promote excellence and support expenses related to SVSU Music Department ensembles

Cardinal Fund Endowment

Established by: Cardinal Athletic Club

Provides athletic assistance grants for SVSU’s student-athletes

Cardinal Sins Endowment

Established by: Cardinal Sins Staff and Readers Funds costs associated with production of the SVSU publication, Cardinal Sins

Center for Public Policy and Service Endowed Award (Endowment

in Progress)

Established by: SVSU Faculty and Staff

Will assist students preparing for careers in public service by funding costs of internships and service-based projects

Chubb Endowment (Endowment

in Progress)

Established by: —Dr. Andrew and Mrs. Jennifer Chubb

Will benefit SVSU students through programs or scholarships; final terms to be determined

College of Education Student/Faculty Research Endowment

Established by: US Department of Education T3 Grant

Encourages and supports collaborative research projects involving students, faculty and staff in the College of Education

Charles Curtiss Award (Endowment in Progress)

Established by: Herbert A. Spence, III and Kathryn Curtiss-Spence

Will recognize student leadership and excellence; final terms to be determined

Department of Mechanical Engineering Student Award

Established by: SVSU Department of —Mechanical Engineering

Provides annual awards to mechanical engineering majors with academic achievement, character and leadership who demonstrate potential for meritorious completion of their major

Dow Chemical Company Centennial

Chair/Professorship in Global Business

Established by: —Dow

Supports a distinguished scholar and teacher in the College of Business who will engage in teaching, scholarly work and service activities within the university and the community

Dow Corning Foundation Professorship in Education

Established by: Dow Corning Foundation

Recognizes, rewards and promotes scholarly performance in teacher preparation at SVSU

Dow Corning Public Service Award

Established by: —Dow Corning Foundation

Provides awards to SVSU students who demonstrate commitment to public service, assisting with the costs of a service project or travel/living expenses associated with an internship in state government

Dow Entrepreneurship Institute Endowment

Established by: —Herbert H. and Grace A.

—Dow Foundation

Stimulates creation of new business ventures, serves as a resource for research activities aimed at business innovation, and provides internship opportunities for student entrepreneurs

Dow Foundation STEM Endowment

Established by:

—Dow

Serves SVSU and K-12 students and educators by funding the Dow Science and Sustainability Center at SVSU, including a summer research experience and the mobile research lab

Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Student Research and Creativity Endowment

Established by: —Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow

—Foundation

Provides support to the SVSU Undergraduate Research Program which integrates the University’s teaching and research missions through the creation and facilitation of faculty/student research partnerships

Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Visiting Scholars and Academic Development Fund

Established by: Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow

—Foundation

Supports expansion and enrichment of curricular offerings for students and cultural offerings for people of the surrounding community and fosters continued intellectual development of accomplished faculty

Herbert H. Dow Endowed Chair/ Professor in Chemistry

Established by: —Dow and Dow Family

Supports a distinguished scholar and teacher in the Chemistry Department who will engage in teaching, scholarly work and service activities within the university and the community

Economic and Technology Summit Endowment (Endowment in Progress)

Established by: Harry L. Leaver

Will support informational summits conducted by the SVSU Business Excellence Centers

William and Julia Edwards Lectureship

Established by: William and Julia Edwards

Supports lectures by influential scholars and speakers in the areas of philosophy and religion

Endowed Lecture in African American Culture

Established by:—Drs. Mamie and Odail Thorns; Dr. Eric Gardner

Supports visits by nationally known scholars of African American culture to SVSU for public lectures and shortterm residencies

Field/Spicer Fellowship in Science and Engineering

Established by: Dr. and Mrs. E. Malcolm Field

Supports the work of research scientists, faculty fellowships and notable speakers in health sciences, biology, engineering and technology, with focus on the neurosciences

James V. Finkbeiner

Chair/Professor in Ethics

Established by: Harvey Randall Wickes Foundation

Supports a distinguished scholar and teacher in the College of Arts and Behavioral Sciences who will engage in teaching, scholarly work, and service activities within the university and the community

Ken Follett Archive Endowment

Established by: Ken Follett

Supports the maintenance and administration of author Ken Follett’s archives, held at the Melvin J. Zahnow Library

Ralph and Marilyn Frahm Agricultural Research Endowment

Established by: —Marilyn and Ralph Frahm

Supports and encourages students and faculty to engage in agricultural research and add to the growing body of information archived by the Saginaw County Agricultural Society

Carl and Christina Fredericks Education

Quasi-Endowment

Established by: —Estate of Carl M. Fredericks

Supports educational programming by the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum on the campus of Saginaw Valley State University

Carl and Christina Fredericks Collections and Archives

Quasi-Endowment

Established by: —Estate of Carl M. Fredericks

Supports the preservation of and access to the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum’s collections, which include archives and objects on the campus of Saginaw Valley State University

Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum Conservation Endowment

Established by: Rosalind Fredericks

Provides funds for the preservation and conservation of the sculptural and other artistic works by Marshall M. Fredericks on the SVSU campus

Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum Exhibition Endowment

Established by: Friends of the Marshall

M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum

Provides funds for presentation of a regular schedule of changing exhibitions at the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum at SVSU

Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum Operations Endowment

Established by: —Friends of the Marshall

M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum

Provides funds for regular operating costs of the Museum

Rosalind C. Fredericks Education Trust

Established by: —Friends of the Marshall

—M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum

Funds programs that expand the audience for the Museum by improving services to visitors, including programs for K-12 students in the region

Fredericks–Follett–Roethke Archives Research Grant

Established by: SVSU College of Arts and —Behavioral Sciences

Provides grants to students engaging in educational research on Marshall Fredericks, Ken Follett or Theodore Roethke using the archives housed at SVSU

Gerstacker Fellows Endowment

Established by: Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation

Provides an annual leadership development program for a select group of premier teachers and administrators and creates a new cadre of educational leaders throughout the State of Michigan who will increase the quality of K-12 education in their communities

Fred G. and Leona M. Geyer Endowed Nursing Education Support Fund

Established by: Leona M. Geyer Trust

Supports current needs and priorities of the SVSU Nursing Department as determined by the dean of the College of Health and Human Services

Eric F. and Cynthia R. Gilbertson Fellowship Endowment

Established by: Dr. and Mrs. E. Malcolm Field

Will benefit SVSU students selected for the RobertsGilbertson Fellowship, a program providing leadership development and study abroad opportunities

Gilmore-Williams Memorial Fund

Established by: —Dr. Richard H. and Mrs. Alma — Gilmore

Provides annual support for the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum

Eldon L. Graham Engineering Department Endowment

Established by: —Dr. Eldon L. Graham

Provides support for programs and equipment for the Engineering Department

Stuart D. and Vernice M. Gross

Award for Literature

Established by: —Stuart D. and Vernice M. Gross

Funds an award for literary works in the areas of regional history and historical fiction/drama, with preference to works focusing on Michigan-related subject matter

Mayme Hamilton and Mary Pat Hamilton Award for Excellence in Tutoring

Established by:—Dr. Eugene Hamilton

Provides an award to recognize outstanding SVSU student tutors

George Heron Emergency Fund for Social Work Students

Established by: —Friends and Colleagues of — George Heron

Provides assistance to social work students with urgent and unforeseen financial hardships

House Family Award for Teacher Impact

Established by: Robert J. House

Recognizes faculty in the colleges of Arts and Behavioral Sciences, Business and Education who have a profound positive impact on the lives of their students

Interdisciplinary Studies Endowment

Established by: Dr. Albert C. Plaush

Encourages the exchange of information and ideas across disciplines by providing support to relevant projects through the Undergraduate Research Program

Leopold J. Kantzler Fellowship

Established by: The Kantzler Foundation

Supports a fellowship program for students who are Bay County high school graduates and show leadership, character, commitment to community service, and potential for future community service

Karpovich Endowment (Endowment in Progress)

Established by: Dr. David Karpovich

Will support programs or scholarships within the College of Science, Engineering and Technology; final terms to be determined

Judith Kerman Faculty Teaching and Mentoring Prize in Technology and Culture

Established by: —Dr. Judith B. Kerman

Funds grants for projects that recognize the important relationship between teaching, classroom learning and mentorship through research in the significance of technology from a humanities perspective

Franc A. Landee Award for Teaching Excellence Endowment

Established by: Family and Friends of

—Dr. Franc A. Landee

Supports an award recognizing teaching excellence among SVSU faculty

Lane Family Award for Nursing Faculty

Established by: Dr. Robert W. and Mrs. Sheryl Lane

Recognizes full-time teaching faculty in the Department of Nursing who consistently engage students in a positive, meaningful manner

Crystal M. Lange Post-Graduate Incentive Award

Established by: Dr. Crystal M. Lange

Provides encouragement and financial assistance to employees of SVSU in their pursuit of post-graduate degrees

I am very excited to finish up my schooling here at Saginaw Valley State University. It has been a phenomenal adventure especially since I am one of the first in my family to go to college and pursue my bachelor’s degree. The money from this scholarship has helped make my dream possible. Thank you with all my heart!

- Molly P.

Library Endowment (Endowment in Progress)

Established by: —Staff and Friends of Melvin J. Zahnow Library

Will provide funds to support the needs and priorities of the Melvin J. Zahnow Library

Ludington Fellowship in Public Policy and Service

Established by: The Honorable Thomas L. Ludington and Mr. John S. Ludington

Provides support and encouragement to students demonstrating an active commitment to public service and community involvement by assisting with the costs of an internship experience in public service

Lyman-Parker Nonprofit Fellowship in the Arts

Established by: David Lyman and Nancy Parker

Supports an internship for an SVSU student in a regional nonprofit arts organization

Francis X. MacKenna Chemistry Student Research Fund

Established by: —Dr. and Mrs. Peter J. Moehs

Supports research by SVSU students who demonstrate academic excellence in their field and complete certain courses in organic and analytical chemistry

Wayne E. Mackie Student Finance Conference Fund

Established by: Dr. Wayne E. Mackie

Supplements financing for student travel to financerelated competitions and professional conferences for students directly involved in managing the Dr. Shiv K. Arora Student Investment Portfolio Fund

Mattar Spirit Scholarship

Established by: Steve and Nancy Mattar; Swim and Dive Team Parents

Recognizes members of the swim and dive team who exhibit exceptional spirit and support for the team

Hunter Maxwell Memorial Basketball Camp Scholarship

Established by: — Craig Maxwell and Greta Bolger

Provides financial assistance to K-12 students enabling them to attend a basketball camp at SVSU

Rhea E. Miller Concert Series

Established by: —Rhea E. Miller Trust

Funds an annual series of free concerts by renowned musicians at SVSU for the benefit of students and the community

Rhea E. Miller Music Department Endowment

Established by: —Rhea E. Miller Trust

Provides support to the SVSU Music Department to benefit students and enhance the department’s programs

Dr. James Lee Mitchell Endowment for the College of Business

Established by: Dr. James L. Mitchell

Provides funds for student scholarships, program enhancement or other activities in a manner that will enrich the experience of SVSU business students as determined by the dean of the College of Business

Ming Chuan Multilingual Writing Award

Established by: —Ming Chuan University

Recognizes outstanding undergraduate writing by SVSU students for whom English is not their native language

Carleen K. Moore, RN Nursing Excellence Award

Established by: Terry and Carleen Moore

Supports recognition of outstanding regional nurses through awards and an annual event

Morley French Immersion Fellowship

Established by: Morley Companies

Provides an SVSU student with funding for a French immersion experience in Quebec, leading to a paid internship with Morely Companies

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Endowment

Established by: —Bernard Osher Foundation

Supports the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at SVSU

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Member-Supported Endowment Fund (Endowment

in Progress)

Established by: Members of the Osher Lifelong —Learning Institute

Will enhance programming, physical facilities and equipment for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Owsley/Yang Endowed Award

Established by: Gene and Karen Yang

Supports an annual award to an outstanding biology student

William H. Parth Cardinal Formula Racing Endowment

Established by: —Estate of William H. Parth

Provides funds for the SVSU Cardinal Formula Racing program

Harold W. Peterson Award for Excellence in Elementary or Secondary School Teaching

Established by: —Dr. Harold W. Peterson

Funds an award recognizing excellence among elementary and secondary teachers within the SVSU service area

Pioneer Club Endowment

Established by: SVSU Senior/Retired Faculty, Staff, —Board Members

Provides support to the SVSU Degree Completion Fund, assisting graduating seniors with financial hardship

Albert C. Plaush Endowment

Established by: Estate of Dr. Albert C. Plaush

Provides funds for the SVSU Chemistry Department

Mel A. Pryor Memorial Fund (Endowment

in Progress)

Established by: Dr. Joseph Ofori-Dankwa

Provides assistance to students participating in facultyled study abroad trips to Ghana or students with a knowledge or interest in Ghanian culture experiencing financial challenges

Donna J. Roberts Fellowship Endowment

Established by: Donna J. Roberts

Provides support to the Roberts-Gilbertson Fellowship, a leadership development program of distinction for students that culminates in an international travel experience

Theodore Roethke Fund

Established by: Morley Foundation

Provides support for activities and events that promote and preserve the legacy of Theodore Roethke

Rupp Endowment (Endowment in Progress)

Established by: —Vicki and Brock Rupp

Will benefit SVSU students through programs or scholarships; final terms to be determined

Thomas and Hilda Rush Distinguished Lectureship

Established by: —Thomas and Hilda Rush

Recognizes and rewards SVSU faculty and staff who, by their creation or development of significant scholarly or artistic work, have distinguished themselves and brought recognition to SVSU

SVSU Athletic Endowment Fund

Established by: SVSU Athletics Department

Supports program enhancement, graduate student coaching opportunities, equipment purchases and other needs of the Athletics Department

SVSU Baseball Endowment (Endowment

in Progress)

Established by: Friends of Cardinal Baseball

Will support scholarships for members of the SVSU Baseball Team

SVSU Club Sports Endowment (Endowment in

Progress)

Established by: —SVSU Club Sports Staff

Will benefit scholarships or programs of the Club Sports program

SVSU Foundation Resource Grant Fund

Established by: SVSU Foundation Endowment

—Donors

Funds grants for projects by SVSU faculty and staff involving and benefiting SVSU students, including program start-ups, special events, community partnerships and student domestic conference travel

SVSU Outstanding Performance Award

Established by: —ARAMARK, Barnes & Noble,

—Wolverine Power Marketing

— — Cooperative, TCF Bank, Trisha and Jim Muladore

Recognizes the accomplishments of employees who have demonstrated outstanding individual and/or team performance at SVSU

SVSU-Spatz Endowment for Performing Arts

Established by: —Estate of Virginia Spatz

Supports scholarships for students in music and theatre and visiting artists/playwrights-in-residence working directly with students

SVSU Student Emergency Fund

Established by: —SVSU Friends and Alumni

Provides assistance to students with urgent, short-term financial needs

Saginaw Bay Writing Project Endowment

Established by: —Saginaw Bay Writing Project

Provides ongoing support for activities associated with the SBWP as determined by its site director and the SVSU Provost

Saginaw County Child Development Center Endowment

Established by: Saginaw County Child Development Centers, Inc.

Supports continuing education and professional development for early childhood educators

Florence F. “Jo” Saltzman Award for Excellence

Established by: Family, Friends and Colleagues of Florence F. “Jo” Saltzman

Supports an award recognizing a student in the SVSU Honors Program who writes the outstanding thesis of the year

Schneider-Branch Endowment (Endowment in Progress)

Established by: Ann Schneider-Branch Will benefit SVSU students through programs or scholarships; final terms to be determined

Shannon Nursing Department Study Abroad Assistance Fund

Established by: Colleagues and Friends of —Marcia Shannon

Provides nursing students with financial assistance to cover expenses associated with participation in facultyled study abroad programs

Carol M Shuler Mathematics and Science Camp Scholarship

Established by: —Friends and Colleagues of — Carol Shuler

Provides grants to students enrolling in SVSU summer camps focusing on math and science

Sims Awards for Excellence in Public Speaking

Established by: —Linda and Lawrence Sims

Supports an annual student public speaking competition and awards for the winning entries

Stevens Family Business Program Endowment

Established by: —Stevens Family and —Stevens Worldwide Van Lines

Provides funding to the SVSU Stevens Center for Family Business

Charles J. Strosacker Endowed Chair/ Professorship in Engineering

Established by: — Charles J. Strosacker Foundation

Supports a distinguished scholar and teacher in the field of engineering who will engage in teaching, scholarly work, and service activities within the university and the community

Charles J. Strosacker Engineering Equipment Fund

Established by: Charles J. Strosacker Foundation

Provides resources for the acquisition of new equipment and the upgrade of existing equipment necessary for achieving academic excellence in SVSU engineering programs

Title 3 Grant Endowment

Established by: U.S. Department of Education T3 Grant

Supports programs and scholarships in accordance with the terms of the Title 3 federal grant

Raymond E. Tyner Writing Excellence Award and Memorial Fund

Established by: —Friends and SVSU Colleagues of Dr. Tyner

Supports awards to SVSU students who demonstrate excellence in creative and nonfiction writing

Velasquez Lecture on Liberty and Free Markets

Established by: —Jenee and Christian Velasquez

Highlights and educates on the fundamental idea that the United States form of government is based on individual liberty and success is tied to a financial system of free markets

Venture 21: An Entrepreneurship Curriculum Development Fund

Established by: Melvin L. and Hilda J. Zuehlke Foundation

Supports augmenting the College of Business curriculum in the areas of entrepreneurship and smalland medium-size enterprise

Vitito Global Business Leadership Institute Endowment

Established by: Robert J. (Bob) and Marianne M. (Bobbi) Vitito

Funds a fellowship program for SVSU students focusing on leadership development, service and an international travel experience

Joseph A. Vogl Golf Award for Leadership

Established by: —Joseph and Susan Vogl

Recognizes members of the SVSU golf team who demonstrate leadership, sportsmanship and excellence

Voices in the Valley Endowment

Established by: Dr. Judith B. Kerman

Provides funding to bring distinguished poets and authors of fiction and nonfiction to SVSU to perform readings of their work

Earl J. Warrick Award for Excellence in Science Research

Established by: —Dow Corning Foundation

Recognizes SVSU faculty who demonstrate excellence in a significant body of research and scholarly achievement

Harvey Randall Wickes Chair/ Professorship in International Studies

Established by: Harvey Randall Wickes Foundation

Supports a distinguished scholar and teacher in the College of Business who will engage in teaching, scholarly work, and service activities within the university and the community

Harvey Randall Wickes Chair/ Professorship in Nursing

Established by: Harvey Randall Wickes Foundation

Supports a distinguished scholar and teacher in the field of nursing who will engage in teaching, scholarly work and service activities within the university and the community

Wickson-Nickless Distinguished Lectureship in Business

Established by: Wickson-Link Memorial Foundation and the Allen E. and Marie A. Nickless Memorial Foundation

Provides funding for forums to study and debate contemporary events and issues that influence business policies and behavior

Wiener Model United Nations Endowed Award

Established by: Raj Mondol Wiener and Richard Wiener

Funds awards to student participants in the SVSU Model United Nations program who demonstrate academic excellence and career goals in government, public advocacy or law

Richard V. Wolohan Fellowship in Leadership and Service

Established by: —Wolohan Family Foundation/ Wolohan Lumber Company

Supports a leadership- and service-focused fellowship program for SVSU students that includes renewable scholarship support

Gene and Karen Yang Biology Department Faculty Award

Established by: Gene and Karen Yang

Funds awards for SVSU biology faculty who demonstrate excellence in teaching and research in their field

Lloyd and Judy Yeo Business Development Endowment Fund

Established by: —Wickson-Link Memorial —Foundation

Supports the development of programs in the College of Business that are relevant to the needs of area businesses and enhance the curriculum of the university

Suk Koo Yun Natural Science Award

Established by: —Family, Friends and Colleagues of Dr. Yun

Recognizes students in the natural sciences whose enthusiasm for learning matches Dr. Yun’s passion for teaching, as nominated by a natural science instructor

This scholarship has helped me be able to be more involved in my campus community and surrounding community.

Thank you so much for your extreme generosity and support!

- Andrea G.