Published Thursday, October 31, 2002
Area residents were among those to receive 2002-03 awards from Shenango Campus of Pennsylvania State University, Sharon. They are:
» Gordon Abernathy, son of G. William Abernathy, Sharspville -- $1,000 Penn State Shenango Dean's Scholarship and $500 William P. McDowell Scholarship. He is a graduate of Sharpsville High School.
» Miranda Altman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Altman, Jamestown -- $1,000 William P. McDowell Scholarship and $1,000 Commonwealth College Dean's Scholarship. A graduate of Jamestown Area Junior/Senior High School, she plans to pursue a degree in psychology.
» Anna Ampy, Farrell, daughter of the late Charles and Camille Phoenix -- $3,000 Bunton-Waller Scholarship. A graduate of Hackensack (N.J.) High School, she plans to receive a degree in business.
» Joseph Andrusky, Greenville -- $500 Baynard D. and Ethel Kunkle Scholarship.
» Page Aubel, Pulaski -- $1,000 Commonwealth College Dean's Scholarship and $500 William P. McDowell Scholarship.
» Jennifer Augustine, daughter of Joseph and Helen Augustine, Sharon -- $1,000 Presidential Excellence Scholarship. A graduate of Sharon High School, she plans to receive a degree in human development and family studies.
» Megan Becker, daughter of Howard and Loretta Becker, Hadley -- $1,000 Anna Stewart Shannon Scholarship. A graduate of Commodore Perry High School, she plans to pursue a degree in nursing.
» Jessica Benton, daughter of James and Gig Benton, Hubbard -- $1,000 William P. McDowell Scholarship; $1,000 Anna Stewart Shannon Scholarship, and $500 Shenango Campus Advisory Board Scholarship. A graduate of Hubbard High School, she plans to work toward a degree in nursing.
» Chris Best, Fredonia -- $1,000 Commonwealth College Dean's Scholarship and $500 William P. McDowell Scholarship.
» Kathryn Bestwick, daughter of Herb and Pennie Bestwick, Evans City -- $1,000 Bayard D. and Ethel M. Kunkle Scholarship. A graduate of Butler High School, she plans to receive a degree in physical therapy.
» Sarah Bilko, daughter of Larry and Joan Bilko, Hermitage -- $500 William P. McDowell Scholarship. The Hickory High School alumna plans to pursue a degree in business.
» Thomas Biros, Sharon -- $552 Leo L. Werner Scholarship.
» Angela Black, Warren, Ohio -- $1,000 Commonwealth College Dean's Scholarship and $1,000 William P. McDowell Scholarship.
» Kristin E. Blakesley, daughter of Donald and Cheryl Blakesley, Mercer -- $500 Shenango Campus Advisory Board Scholarship. The graduate of Mercer High School is working on a bachelor's degree.
» Stephanie Blough, daughter of John and Gina Blough, Hermitage -- $1,000 Commonwealth College Dean's Scholarship and $500 William P. McDowell Scholarship. A Hickory High School alumna, she plans to pursue a degree in nursing.
» Charity Boughner, daughter of Robert and Marian Boughner, Stoneboro -- $1,000 Faculty Senate/Class of 1922 Memorial Scholarship and $592 Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Phillips Scholarship. A graduate of Lakeview High School, she is working on a business administration degree.
» Rosemary Breedlove, Westford, Pa. -- $750 Paul and Eleanor Chadderton Scholarship.
» Aleshia Brown, West Middlesex -- $500 Anna Stewart Shannon Scholarship.
» Ana Cain, Sharon -- $3,000 Bunton-Waller Scholarship.
» Dana Carly, daughter of Paul and Beth Carly, Hermitage -- $1,177 Presidential Scholarship; $1,000 William P. McDowell Scholarship; $1,000 Penn State Shenango Chemistry Scholarship and $500 Farrell Wolves Den IV Scholarship. A gradute of Hickory High School, she is pursuing a degree in biology.
» Brandi Carroll, Hermitage, daughter of Debra Devine and Randy Carroll -- $1,000 William P. McDowell and $500 Ethel M. and Bayard D. Kunkle Scholarship. The Hickory High School alumna is working towards a degree in elementary education.
» Jill Cataldi, daughter of Donald and Peggy Cataldi, Sharpsville -- $1,000 Glenna Harris Memorial Scholarship and $1,000 Shenango Campus Advisory Board Scholarship. A graduate of Sharpsville High School, she plans to receive a degree in secondary education.
» Richard Chelton, son of Christine Peden, Hartstown, and the late Albert Dean Chelton -- $1,000 Shenango Campus Advisory Board Scholarship. An alumnus of Linesville-Conneaut-Summit High School, Linesville, he plans to receive a degree in business administration.
» Hao Chen, Greenville -- $8,120 Sharon Steel Foundation Scholarship and $1,250 Huttle Renaissance Scholarship.
» Chad Cochenour, son of William and Diane Cochenour, Mercer -- $500 Oliver L. Christman Scholarship. A Mercer High School graduate, he plans to study landscape contracting.
» Stephanie Craft, Leavittsburg, Ohio -- $1,000 Commonwealth College Dean's Scholarship and $743 Bayard D. and Ethel Kunkle Scholarship.
» George Craig, Sharon -- $1,000 Shenango Campus Advisory Board. A Brandywine Heights Area High School graduate, he plans to pursue a degree in electrical engineer.
» Sara Crawford, Sharon -- $1,000 Dr. and Mrs. Arthur William Phillips Scholarship.
» Jennifer Crivello, daughter of Ronald and Carolyn Crivello, Hermitage -- $1,500 William P. McDowell Scholarship. A Mercer High School alumna, she plans to receive a degree in business administration.
» Matthew Croup, New Castle -- $1,000 Commonwealth College Dean's Scholarship.
» Amanda Crowley, daughter of David and Susan Crowley, Hermitage -- $2,000 Denise Snyder Scholarship. A graduate of New Wilmington High School, she plans to pursue a degree in psychology.
» Alicia Deflin, Hermitage -- $1,000 Commonwealth College Dean's Scholarship and $1,000 William P. McDowell Scholarship.
» Patricia Devine, Hubbard -- $1,500 Paul and Eleanor Chadderton Scholarship.
» Drew Dickman, Hermitage -- $1,000 Commonwealth Dean's Scholarship.
» Heather Duncan, daughter of Robert and Mary Duncan, New Castle -- $1,300 a year for four years, Paul and Thelma Stickle Memorial Scholarship; $1,000 Commonwealth College Dean's Scholarship and $500 Penn State Campuses Scholarship. The New Castle High School alumna plans to receive a degree in communications.
» Linda Durst, Masury -- $1,000 William Shannon Scholarship. A graduate of Sharon High School, she plans to pursue a degree in human development and family studies.
» Karen English, Cortland -- $500 Anna Stewart Shannon Scholarship.
» Erika Espinosa, Sharpsville -- $3,000 Bunton-Waller Scholarship.
» Jeanette Ewing, Sharon -- $3,000 Bunton-Waller Scholarship.
» Christina Fischer, Sharon -- $1,000 William P. McDowell Scholarship and $500 Shenango Campus Advisory Board Scholarship.
» Lynda Fondak, daughter of Gloria and Philip Fondak, Farrell -- $1,500 Pedas, Sava, Penn State Legacy Award and $500 Shenango Campus Advisory Board Scholarship. A graduate of Sharon High School, she plans to receive a degree in business administration.
» Michael Frankovich, Sharon -- $1,000 Commonwealth College Dean's Scholarship and $500 William P. McDowell Scholarship.
» Gregory Fryson, Hermitage -- $3,000 Bunton-Waller Scholarship.
» Julie Funk, Sharon -- $1,000 Anna Stewart Shannon Scholarship and the $500 William P. McDowell Scholarship.
» Jennifer Gajarsky, Brookfield -- $3,000 Bunton-Waller Scholarship.
» Shawn Gereb, son of Donald and Betty Gereb, Sharon -- $1,250 Joe Paterno Renaissance Scholarship; $1,000 Penn State Shenango Dean's Scholarship and $1,000 William P. McDowell. A graduate of Sharon High School, he plans to receive a degree in information sciences technology.
» Rachelle Gill, Pulaski -- $8,120 Sharon Steel Foundation Scholarship; $1,000 William P. McDowell Scholarship and $1,000 Commonwealth College Dean's Scholarship.
» Shawn Gill, son of Robert and Luann Gill, Hermitage -- $1,000 William P. McDowell Scholarship. A Hickory High School alumnus, he plans to pursue a degree in computer engineering.
» David Gilson, Sharon -- $1,000 Robert E. Weber Memorial Award.
» Kathleen Gladis, wife of Regis Gladis, Jamestown -- $1,000 Anna Stewart Shannon Scholarship. A graduate of Duquesne High School, she plans to earn a degree in nursing.
» Quashed Gregory, son of Jennifer Lee, Sharon -- $3,000 Bunton-Waller Scholarship. A graduate of Hickory High School, he plans to pursue a degree in nursing/cardiology.
» Robert C. Gutshall, husband of Samantha Sue Gutshall, Masury -- $500 Robert O'Kresik Scholarship. A graduate of what is now Kennedy Catholic High School, he plans to work on a degree in information sciences technology.
» Mary Hall, Hubbard -- $500 Anna Stewart Shannon Scholarship.
» Shannon Hartle, daughter of Edward and Vivian Hartle, Grove City -- $1,000 Commonwealth College Dean's Scholarship; $500 Shenango Campus Alumni Society Scholarship and $500 Bayard D. and Ethel M. Kunkle Scholarship. A graduate of Grove City High School, she is pursuing a degree in physical therapy.
» Sheila Hnida, wife of Ed Hnida, Transfer -- $500 Shenango Campus Advisory Board Scholarship. A graduate of Reynolds High School, she plans to receive a degree in human development and family studies.
» Mary Hohmann, wife of Fred Hohmann, Volant -- $500 Robert J. O'Kresik Scholarship. A Grove City High School alumna, she plans to pursue a degree in business.
» Robert F. Jackson, New Castle -- $498 Anna Stewart Shannon Scholarship. A graduate of New Castle High School and Penn State University in 1992, he plans to receive a degree in nursing.
» Terry Johnson, New Castle -- $3,000 Bunton-Waller Scholarship and $500 Minority Advisory Board Scholarship. A Farrell High School alumnus, he plans to pursue a degree in human development and family studies.
» Eliza Jones, daughter of Janet L. Jones, Sandy Lake -- $1,000 Commonwealth College Dean's Scholarship; $1,000 Bayard D. and Ethel Kunkle Scholarship and $500 William P. McDowell Scholarship. A Lakeview High School alumna, she plans to pursue a degree in architectural engineering.
» Kelli L. Jones, daughter of Tom and Virginia Pattinson, Warren, Ohio -- $1,000 Commonwealth College Dean's Scholarship and $500 William P. McDowell Scholarship. A graduate of Champion High School, she plans to receive a degree in meteorology.
» Rhonda King-Wilder, wife of Wesley Wilder, Farrell -- $1,500 Pedas, Sava, Penn State Shenango Legacy Award. She is pursuing a degree in human development and family studies.
» Shawn Knauff, Mercer -- $1,000 Commonwealth College Dean's Scholarship and $1,000 Shenango Campus Advisory Board Scholarship.
» Cory Krueger, New Castle -- $1,300 Paul and Thelma Stickle Memorial Scholarship.
» April Kulka, daughter of Sandy Kulka, Transfer -- $1,500 Paul and Eleanor Chadderton Scholarship and $1,016 Charles W. Borgerding Scholarship. A graduate of Reynolds High School, she plans to receive a degree in business administration.
» Joseph Lenzi, Mercer -- $1,500 Paul and Eleanor Chadderton Scholarship and $1,000 Class of 1992 Memorial Scholarship. A Mercer High School alumnus, he plans to pursue a degree in business administration and marketing.
» Tasha Long, daughter of Don and Tammy Long, Harrisville -- $1,000 William P. McDowell Scholarship and $1,000 Commonwealth College Dean's Scholarship. A graduate of Slippery Rock High School, she plans to receive a degree in physical therapy.
» Jamie Malkin, daughter of Harry and Mary Malkin, Burghill -- $1,000 Anna Stewart Shannon Scholarhip and $500 William P. McDowell Scholarship. The Joseph Badger High School alumna plans to pursue a degree in nursing.
» Marti Marmion, wife of Ed Marmion, Masury -- $500 Anna Stewart Shannon Scholarship. A graduate of what is now Kennedy Catholic High School, she is plans to receive a degree in letters, arts and sciences and nursing.
» Sarah Minoff, daughter of Gary and Janet Minoff, Sharpsville -- $750 Paul and Eleanor Chadderton Scholarship; $508 Charles W. Borgerding Scholarship and $350 Glenna Harris Memorial Scholarship. A graduate of Sharpsville High School, she plans to receive a degree in business.
» John Mirolovich, son of the Rev. and Mrs. Svetislav Mirolovich, Hermitage -- $600 Anna Mae "Mo" Helm Award. A Hickory High School alumnus, he is pursuing a degree in information sciences technology.
» Sheri Morocco, wife of Randy Morocco, Hermitage -- $1,071 Louise Carnegie Scholarship; $1,000 Shenango Campus Advisory Board Scholarship and $1,000 William Shannon Scholarship. A Lowellville High School graduate, she plans to pursue a degree in human development and family studies.
» Renee Morris, Hermitage -- $3,000 Bunton-Waller Scholarship and $1,000 Lingousky Scholarship.
» Amanda Murphy, daughter of Charles and Sandra Murphy, Hubbard -- $1,000 Anna Stewart Shannon Scholarship; $500 William P. McDowell and $500 Penn State Shenango Campus Scholarship. A graduate of Hubbard High School, she plans to receive a degree in nursing.
» Jo Ann Newell, wife of the Rev. Ralph T.F. Newell Sr., Farrell -- $3,000 Bunton-Waller Scholarship. A Withrow High School, Cincinnati, graduate, she is pursuing a degree in human development and family studies.
» Meagan O'Hara, daughter of Barbara Hinkson and Kevin O'Hara, Hermitage -- $1,000 Commonwealth College Dean's Scholarship and $500 William P. McDowell Scholarship. The Hickory High School alumna plans to receive a degree in human development and family studies.
» Tyler Palmer, Hermitage -- $1,000 William P. McDowell Scholarship and $500 Shenango Alumni Freshman Scholarship.
» Casey Parker, Greenville -- $1,000 Commonwealth College Dean's Scholarship and $500 William P. McDowell Scholarship.
» Tomas Parks, son of Tom and Nancy Parks, Warren, Ohio -- $1,500 Presidential Scholarship and $1,000 William P. McDowell Scholarship. A graduate of A Beka Christian Academy through home school instruction, he plans to pursue a degree in business.
» Matthew Perna, son of Lawrence and Veronica Perna, Sharpsville -- $1,000 Commonwealth College Dean's Scholarship; $1,000 Shenango Campus Advisory Board Scholarship and $500 William P. McDowell Scholarship. A Sharpsville High School graduate, he plans to receive a degree in international business.
» Abigail Persaud, daughter of Deodat and Krisnowtie Persaud, West Middlesex -- $1,000 Commonwealth College Dean's Scholarship and $500 Minority Student Assistance Scholarship. A graduate of West Middlesex High School, she plans to receive a degree in business administration.
» Kristi Plowman, Sharpsville -- $1,500 Leo L. Werner Scholarship.
» Patricia Popovitch, Sharon -- $1,000 Shirley A. Snyder Scholarship; $575 Penn State Shenango English Award and $500 Shenango Campus Advisory Board Scholarship.
» Nancy Rakoci, wife of Donald M. Rakoci, Hermitage -- $500 Shenango Campus Advisory Board Scholarship. A graduate from what is now Kennedy Catholic High School, she plans to receive a degree in human development and family studies.
» Bruce Rayner, Edinburg -- $1,000 Bayard D. and Ethel M. Kunkle Scholarship and $500 William P. McDowell Scholarship.
» Kary Reese, Mercer -- $1,000 Penn State Advisory Board Scholarship and $500 William P. McDowell Scholarship.
» Jason Reinhart, Hermitage -- $500 Shenango Campus Advisory Board Scholarship.
» Corey Robinson, son of Belinda Robinson, Sharon -- $3,000 Bunton-Waller Scholarship. A Sharon High School alumnus, he plans to receive a degree in information sciences technology.
» Brian Roch, son of James and Mary Roch, Sharpsville -- $1,000 Commonswealth College Dean's Scholarship; $1,000 William P. McDowell Scholarship and $500 Shenango Campus Advisory Board Scholarship. A graduate of Sharpsville High School, he plans to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering.
» Cheryl Runge, wife of Ken Runge, Greenville -- $1,000 Shenango Campus Advisory Board Scholarship and $1,000 Shirley A. Snyder Scholarship. A Reynolds High School graduate, she plans to receive a degree in business administration.
» Michael Santilli, son of Peter V. and Lynda K. Santilli, Hermitage -- $1,000 Penn State Shenango Campus Scholarship. A Hickory High School graduate, he plans to pursue a degree in letters, arts and sciences.
» Autumn Schultz, Mercer -- $1,000 William Shannon Scholarship; $1,000 Bayard D. and Ethel M. Kunkle Scholarship and $500 William P. McDowell Scholarship.
» Derek Sealand, son of Rodney and Peggy Sealand, Mercer -- $1,000 William P. McDowell Scholarship; $600 Leslie N. Firth Scholarship in Agriculture; $500 Shenango Campus Advisory Board Scholarship and $390 William L. and James F. Kjelgaard Scholarship in Agriculture and Biological Engineering. A Mercer High School graduate, he plans to receive a degree in agricultural systems management.
» Steven Sederland, son of Wayne and Lori Sederland, Hermitage -- $1,000 William T. and Jeanette C. Evans Scholarship. An alumnus of Hickory High School, he plans to pursue a degree in business administration with a marketing/management option.
» Janet Shepherd, daughter of Addie and Alonzo Shepherd, New Castle -- $500 Alice D. Robinson Scholarship. A Lawrence County Vo-Tech graduate, she plans to receive a degree in business administration.
» Rebecca Siders, Greenville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Siders, Richmond, Va. -- $1,000 William Shannon Scholarship. A graduate of Northwest High School, Wichita, Kan., she plans to receive a degree in human development and family studies.
» Rickie Ann Simpson, Sharon -- $1,000 Anna Stewart Shannon Scholarship. An alumna of Mercer High School, she plans to receive a degree in nursing.
» Michael Singer, New Wilmington -- $1,000 Commonwealth College Dean's Scholarship and $1,000 Bayard D. and Ethel M. Kunkle Scholarship.
» Terra Sloan, Sharpsville, daughter of Marie Popatak and Fred Sloan Jr. -- $1,000 Anna Stewart Shannon Scholarship and $1,000 Shenango Campus Advisory Board Scholarship. A graduate of Sharpsville High School, she plans to receive a degree in nursing.
» Gene Slywczak, Jamestown -- $1,000 Jean B. Proctor Scholarship.
» Carol Eudora Smith, Youngstown -- $3,000 Bunton-Waller Scholarship and $500 Anna Stewart Shannon Scholarship. She is a graduate of Cass Technical High School, Detroit, and plans to pursue a degree in nursing.
» Jered Smith, son of Mary and Jerry Smith, Hermitage -- $1,000 Commonwealth College Dean's Scholarship and $500 William P. McDowell Scholarship. A graduate of what is now Kennedy Catholic High School, he plans to receive a degree in business.
» Kendra Smith, Sharon -- $1,000 Commonwealth College Dean's Scholarship and $500 William P. McDowell Scholarship.
» Michelle Smith, daughter of Donna J. Smith, Pulaski -- $3,000 Bunton-Waller Scholarship. She is a graduate of Wilmington High School.
» Timothy Sokolak, son of Thomas and Deborah Sokolak, West Middlesex -- $1,500 Presidential Scholarship and $1,000 Shenango Campus Advisory Board Scholarship. An alumnus of what is now Kennedy Catholic High School, he plans to pursue a degree in engineering.
» Wendy Spangler, Hermitage -- $777 Penn State Campuses Scholarship.
» Karen Stephenson, wife of Paul Stephenson, Hermitage, and a daughter of Jon and Joyce Gee -- $1,000 Shenango Campus Alumni Society Scholarship. A graduate of Sharon High School, she plans to receive a degree in human development and family studies.
» Katherine Swogger, daughter of Timothy and Sandra Swogger, Sharon -- $500 Shenango Campus Alumni Society Scholarship. A graduate of what is now Kennedy Christian High School, she plans to pursue a degree in physical therapy.
» Jason Tepsick, son of David and Ellen Tepsick, McDonald, Ohio -- $1,000 William P. McDowell Scholarship. A graduate of McDonald High School, he plans to receive a degree in environmental resource management.
» Derek Vasconi, Sharon -- $1,000 William Shannon Scholarship and $500 Shenango Campus Advisory Board Scholarship.
» Denise Vavrinak, Hubbard -- $500 Anna Stewart Shannon Scholarship.
» Peter Vernille, Hermitage -- $1,000 Joy Cone Company Scholarship. A Farrell High School alumnus, he plans to pursue a degree in business.
» Deanna Vosler, wife of Steven R. Vosler, Greenville, and daughter of Irene L. Calvin -- $500 Anna Stewart Shannon Scholarship. A Greenville High School alumna, she plans to receive a degree in nursing.
» Michelle Wanner, Youngstown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Kocanjer -- $1,000 William T. and Jeanette C. Evans Scholarship. She is a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School and plans to pursue a degree in computer engineering.
» Joshua Weinel, Grove City -- $675 Dr. and Mrs. Arthur William Phillips Scholarship.
» Danielle Wells, Farrell -- $500 Shenango Minority Student Assistance Scholarship.
» Andrew Whelan, son of Glenda L. Whelan, Sharon -- $1,750 Farrell Wolves Club/Protected Home Mutual Life Insurance Company Scholarship. A graduate of Sharon High School, he plans to receive a degree in mechanical engineering.
» Melissa Wise, Smithfield, Pa. -- $1,000 Commonwealth College Dean's Scholarship and $500 William P. McDowell Scholarship.
» Rebecca Yarian, Grove City -- $1,500 Presidential Scholarship and $1,000 William P. McDowell Scholarship.
» Jessica Young, Masury -- $1,250 Dreibelbis Renaissance Scholarship and $1,000 Shenango Campus Advisory Board Scholarship. An alumna of Brookfield High School, she plans to receive a degree in human development and family studies.
<hr><h3> Scholarship criteria</h3>
The following are selection criteria for scholarships at Shenango Campus of Pennsylvania State University:
» Shenango Campus Advisory Board Scholarship -- Exemplary qualities of scholarship, leadership, citizenship and service to the campus and community.
» Penn State Shenango Alumni Society Scholarship -- Awarded to freshmen who have achieved superior academic records and have demonstrated potential to contribute to the campus.
» C.W. Borgerding Scholarship -- A university-funded scholarship that is awarded to campus students in recognition of their academic achievement.
» Bunton-Waller Scholarship -- Awarded by the Office of Student Aid to undergraduates who are enrolled full-time. Recognized are students with outstanding academic records or who show strong academic potential.
» Louise Carnegie Scholarship -- This university-funded scholarship is awarded to campus students in recognition of their academic achievement.
» Paul and Eleanor Chadderton Scholarship -- Established to provide recognition and financial assistance to outstanding students enrolled or planning to enroll in the baccalaureate degree in business and have demonstrated need for funds.
» Penn State Shenango Chemistry Scholarship -- Created by an anonymous donor and available to students who have achieved superior academic records or who manifest promise of outstanding success and intend to enroll in the Eberly College of Science. First preference shall be given to students who are majoring in chemistry.
» Oliver L. Christman Scholarship -- This university-funded scholarship is awarded by the College of Agriculture to Architecture and Horticulture students in recognition of their academic achievement.
» Class of 1992 Memorial Scholarship -- A university-funded scholarship awarded to campus students in recognition of their academic achievement.
» Commonwealth College Scholarship -- Recognizes the superior academic performance of students in any major who plan to enroll at Penn State-Shenango. This is a university-funded scholarship.
» William T. and Jeanette C. Evans Scholarship -- Employees from the Shenango Valley Water Co. established this scholarship in recognition of William Evans upon his retirement. Available to students enrolled in the baccalaureate degree majors of business, engineering or environmental science who have demonstrated financial need.
» Farrell Wolves Club/Protected Home Mutual Life Insurance Company Scholarship -- Awarded to an outstanding Shenango Valley high school senior who has achieved positive academic records or who manifests promise of academic success. Financial need considered. Established in 1996.
» Leslie N. Firth Scholarship in Agriculture -- Students must be full-time undergraduate students enrolled or enrolling in the College of Agricultural Sciences who residents of Mercer County and have achieved superior academic records and/or have demonstrated outstanding character and leadership qualities as evidenced by participation in 4-H or extracurricular activities.
» Glenna Harris Memorial Scholarship -- Recognizes academic achievement with priority given to Sharpsville residents. Established by friends and family in memory of the eight-season Penn State-Shenango women's basketball coach who died in 1983.
» Anna Mae "Mo" Helm Award -- The award was established by family and friends in memory of Anna Mae "Mo" Helm, a Penn State alumna and Shenango campus friend and advisory board member. It is awarded to a full-time incoming or current student who manifests promise of academic success and who demonstrated leadership in high school, campus or community activities.
» Joy Cone Co. Scholarship -- Available to all undergraduate students enrolled or planning to enroll at Penn State-Shenango who have achieved positive academic records. First preference shall be given but is not limited to Joy Cone Co. employees and their families. Established in 2001.
» Kielgaard Scholarship Agr-Bio-Eng -- A university-funded scholarship awarded to the College of Agriculture to ag students in recognition of their academic achievement.
» Bayard D. and Ethel M. Kunkle Scholarship -- Aids outstanding students who have a need for funds to meet necessary college expenses. Scholarship recipients must show good citizenship, give evidence of leadership and exhibit professional promise.
» Lingousky Scholarship -- This university-funded scholarship is awarded by the Office of Student Aid to campus students in recognition of their academic achievement.
» William P. McDowell Scholarship -- Created through a generous endowment from William P. McDowell, this scholarship is awarded to superior students enrolled or planning to enroll through the early admission process, in the honors program or in a specific degree.
» The Minority Student Assistance Fund Award -- Endowed by Penn State-Shenango Minority Affairs Community Advisory Board, this award recognizes a freshman who has attained a 2.5 high school grade point average or better. Preference will be given to students whose ethnic, cultural and/or national background contribute to the diversity of the Penn State-Shenango student body.
» Robert O'Kresik Scholarship -- Established by Wheatland Tube Co., in memory of a longtime employee Robert O'Kresik and recognizes outstanding academic achievement.
» Pedas, Sava, Penn State Legacy Award -- Recognizes a nontraditional full-time student from the Farrell or Wheatland area. Established by Ted Pedas and John Sava of Farrell, to honor Rosemary Sava.
» Penn State Campuses -- Awarded to full-time undergraduate students with strong academic records or who show academic potential. Additional consideration is given to students who have records of service to the university or to the community.
» Penn State-Shenango English Award -- This award, established by Margaret Foley and other friends of the Shenango campus, recognizes full-time undergraduate students enrolled in a liberal arts degree program at Penn State- Shenango. First preference is given to students majoring in English.
» Dr. and Mrs. Arthur William Phillips Scholarship -- Given to full-time undergraduate students enrolled or planning to enroll at Penn State-Shenango, whose home address is in Butler, Crawford, Lawrence, Mercer or Venango counties, who manifest promise of academic success and have good moral character. Financial need considered; however, it is not a requirement.
» Presidential Commonwealth Educational System Scholarship -- Provides recognition and financial assistance to outstanding students enrolled or planning to enroll at any Penn State Commonwealth campus.
» Jean B. Proctor Scholarship -- This university-funded scholarship is awarded by the Office of Student Aid to campus students in recognition of their academic achievement.
» Renaissance Scholarships -- Recipients are students with outstanding academic records who are full-time undergraduates demonstrating a need for financial assistance to complete their college education. These are $1,000 renewable scholarships and are awarded university-wide by the Office of Student Aid in accordance with guidelines established by the Renaissance Fund's Executive Committee.
» Shenango General Scholarship -- Provides recognition and financial assistance to outstanding undergraduate students enrolled or planning to enroll in programs at the Shenango campus.
» The Denise Snyder Memorial Scholarship -- Established in 1987 by The Herald newspaper and friends and family, in memory of Denise Snyder, a Hickory High School student who died in 1987. It is available to a graduate of a Mercer County high school student who has demonstrated leadership ability, has been involved in school activities, and has maintained an above-average grade point average and has potential to contribute to the campus.
» Anna Stewart Shannon Scholarship -- William Shannon established this scholarship in memory of his mother, Anna Stewart Shannon, to provide recognition and financial assistance to outstanding students enrolled or planning to enroll in the bachelors of science degree in nursing at Shenango.
» William Shannon Scholarship -- This award, established by William F. Shannon in memory of his father, William Shannon, is available to all full-time undergraduate students who are pursuing a baccalaureate or associate degree in the human development and family studies program and who have a positive academic standing and have demonstrated financial need.
» Sharonsteel Scholarship -- This award, which is a full four-year scholarship to Penn State, was established by the Sharonsteel Foundation. The recipient is selected based on academic achievement, school and community involvement, financial need and recommendation. Preference will be given to a Shenango Valley resident.
» Shenango Valley Initiative/Alice Robinson Memorial Scholarship -- Established by the Shenango Valley Initiative in memory of Alice D. Robinson, a Penn State-Shenango student who passed away in 1998. This scholarship is available to a female student enrolled or planning to enroll at Penn State-Shenango and whose ethnic, cultural, and/or national background contribute to the diversity of the campus.
» Shirley A. Snyder Award -- This scholarship was established by family and friends in memory of Shirley A. Snyder, head librarian at the Shenango campus for 25 years. It is awarded to an outstanding student who is enrolled in a baccalaureate degree program at Penn State-Shenango.
» Paul and Thelma Stickle Memorial Scholarship -- The Office of Student Aid awards this scholarship. Students must be full-time undergraduate students from New Castle High School enrolling or enrolled at any campus location who have achieved superior academic success, or who have been significantly involved in community service, or who have a proven financial need.
» Robert E. Weber Award -- This award is given in the memory of Dr. Robert E. Weber, assistant professor of mathematics, and honors academic excellence in mathematics at the campus.
» Leo L. Werner Scholarship -- This scholarship was established in 1995 by the Werner Co. of Greenville. It is awarded to a student enrolled or planning to enroll at Penn State-Shenango, has achieved positive academic records, manifests promise of outstanding academic success, and has a proven financial need. First Preference will be given to Werner Co. employees or their family members.