Benedictine University

**Please Note: The application process for the 2009-2010 academic year has been completed. Scholarship availability information for the 2010-2011 academic year will be available in early December 2009.**

Scholarships
Endowed Scholarships for Current Students

Each scholarship application submission requires the following:

Application Packet (Will open a new window). Checklist AND application included in packet.
Faculty Recommendation Forms (Will open a new window). Faculty recommendations are required. Use of this form is optional.

If you are a current student and have questions about an endowed scholarship's criteria and/or filling out the scholarship application for an endowed scholarship, please contact Courtney Basile at (630) 829-6083 or cbasile@ben.edu.

If you are an incoming Freshman/Transfer student and have questions about an available scholarship's criteria and/or filling out the scholarship application, please contact the Enrollment Center at (630) 829-6300 or toll free (888) 829-6363.

If you are an individual interested in donating to or establishing a scholarship, please contact Meagan Daniel at (630) 829-1813 or mdaniel@ben.edu.

As with all endowed scholarships, the following scholarships are based on market value and are subject to change at any time. Amount awarded may not be the same as the amount listed.

Scholarships are available for students majoring in the following areas:

Not Based on Any Major	Computer Science	Music
Arts Administration	Economics	Nursing
Biology	Education	Nutrition
Business	English Language and/or Literature	Philosophy
Campus Ministry	Health Science	Physics
Chemistry	History	Political Science
Clinical Exercise Physiology	International Business	Religious Studies
Communication Arts	Math	Spanish

Scholarships Not Based on Any Major
Name	Purpose	Requirements for undergraduate students	Funds Available
Edward Jochim Leadership Scholarship	General Leadership	Awarded to a senior student in 2009-2010 based on demonstrated leadership; proof of leadership in two of the following: A) extra curricular school activities, B) religious organizations, C) service activities	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
John L. and Helen Kellogg Scholarship	General/Service	Merit for students who combine academic achievement and service to the community	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Richard and Lynn Becker Scholarship Short Name:Becker R&L Sch1	General	General merit and financial need	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Rose Becker Scholarship Short Name: Becker Rose Gen Sch-2	General	Academic achievement and financial need	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Bernice P. and Paul W. Brandel Scholarship Fund	General	Academic achievement, character, leadership, and financial need	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Thomas J. Quinn Scholarship	General	Outstanding performance, character, leadership and financial need	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Lisle Savings Bank Scholarship Award	General	Funds disbursed to only one student during the academic year; student must have financial need; be enrolled full-time; sophomore, junior or senior status; and GPA 3.25/4.0.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Muslim Alumni Endowed Scholarship	General	Student must be enrolled as a full-time freshman, sophomore or junior student at the time of application. Student must demonstrate financial need, GPA 3.0/4.0, and demonstrate and/or show potential for Muslim leadership or service to the Muslim Community. This is to be substantiated by at least one relevant letter of recommendation. Student may be awarded this scholarship only once.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
John Ostrowski Leadership Endowed Scholarship	General	Available to a male student of no less than a sophomore standing at the time of the scholarship application who is enrolled full-time at Benedictine University and who has participated in extra-curricular activities for a minimum of two years. Student must have displayed leadership both in and out of the classroom (class president, academic projects, church or civic leader, etc). Student must be of junior or senior standing at the time funds are disbursed. GPA 3.0/4.0	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Arthur J. Schmitt Foundation Future Leaders Scholarship Award	General	Available to students of sophomore status and above with GPA 3.0/4.0. Students shall submit an essay (along with supporting materials, if appropriate) describing past leadership accomplishments, leadership activity at Benedictine University, and how the student anticipates serving as a leader in the future. Essay should be 2 to 4 pages in length - double spaced. Students will still have to fill out an application and get two faculty recommendations.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010

Arts
Name	Purpose	Requirements for undergraduate students	Funds Available
Federal National Endowment for the Humanities Scholarship	Arts	Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0. Extracurricular activities relating to the major are helpful.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Arthur J. Schmitt Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund - Short Name: Schmitt Hum Sch-2	Arts	Award based on combination of financial need and GPA	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Fine Arts Award Formerly known as: The Scarlato Family Scholarship Award for Young Artists	Arts	Student must be enrolled full-time, have declared a Fine Arts major, and demonstrate financial need.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010

Biology
Name	Purpose	Requirements for undergraduate students	Funds Available
Mtanis and Ajia Haddad Memorial Scholarship in the Natural Sciences	Biology	Financial need; juniors and seniors in 2009-2010, full-time academic degree program with declared major in biology GPA 3.5/4.0. Preference toward pre-med.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Dr. Al J. Havlik Memorial Scholarship	Biology	Awarded to a junior student in 2009-2010, for his/her senior year, who intends to pursue a career in the medical profession (pre-med). Must have financial need. Awarded in the Spring	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Revs. Edmund and Hilary Jurica O.S.B. Memorial Scholarship	Biology	Award available to a student who has stated intention of attending medical, dental, podiatry, veterinarian or optometry school following graduation.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Frank and Annabelle M. Valach Scholarship Short Name: Valach Sch-2	Biology, Chemistry or Physics	GPA 3.5/4.0; financial need; full-time degree program, declared major in chemistry, biology or physics. Jr/Sr student in 2009-2010. Student may re-apply. Scholarship shall not be granted for more than two consecutive years	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
PPG Industries Foundation/J. Earl Burrell Scholarship Fund	Science	Awarded to a student majoring in the sciences of biology and/or chemistry. Awarded at the discretion of the Science Division	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Arthur J. Schmitt Memorial Scholarship - Short Name: Schmitt Sci Sch-1	Science	Awarded to students in the science area, particularly, but not exclusively the physical sciences and mathematics.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Dr. Richard J. Remijas Memorial Endowed Scholarship for Biology Majors	Biology	Students must be full-time biology majors, minimum GPA 3.5/4.0, and have financial need. Scholarship is for student's junior or senior year. If student receives this scholarship in his/her junior year he/she may re-apply provided above criteria is still met.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Minority Science Scholarship	Science	Available to minority students (African American, Hispanic, Native American, and Asian) majoring in pre-med. GPA 3.0/4.0. Student must be interested in medical school or research.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Dr. Ernest J. Gentchos, M.D., and Friend of Benedictine University, Endowed Scholarship in the Natural Sciences	Natural Science Biology, Chemistry	Available to a junior or senior student with a declared major in a discipline of Natural Sciences with preference, but not requirement, for a student majoring in biology or chemistry. GPA 3.25/4.0. Two letters of recommendation required with one being from a full-time faculty in the Natural Sciences. Renewable for one year with GPA 3.0. Only granted for two (2) consecutive years.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Edward Hospital Physician's Scholarship Award	Biology	Student must have financial need; minimum GPA 3.5/4.0; declared a desire to enter medical school after graduation; and a demonstrated role of leadership in one or more of the following: a) extra curricular school activities, b) church or religious organizations, or c) service activities	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Edward Hospital Medical Staff Pre-Med Endowed Scholarship	Pre-med	Available to a full-time student entering into his/her junior year. Student must demonstrate one of the following: a) extra curricular school activities, b) active membership and role in a church or religious organization, or c) service activities. GPA 3.5/4.0. Student must also submit a written letter of intent to enter medical school after graduation. Renewable for senior year if above criteria is met.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Cindy Cebrzynski Memorial Scholarship Award	Biology, Health Science, Nursing	Student to demonstrate financial need. Be a full-time student of no less than a sophomore standing at the time of scholarship application with a declared major in either Health Science or Biology with intent to pursue a career in nursing or the medical profession. The student must be of junior or senior standing at the time that scholarship funds are disbursed. Have and maintain a GPA 3.0/4.0. Must be actively involved in a minimum of one Benedictine University sponsored club, organization and/or program, above and beyond required classroom requirements. If the scholarship winner is a junior at the time that funds are disbursed, he/she may reapply for the scholarship for his/her senior year.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Paula & Ann Skvarla, and Fr. Norbert Skvarla Memorial Scholarship in the Natural Sciences	Natural Sciences Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry,	This scholarship is limited to junior and senior students who have declared a major in a discipline of the Natural Sciences with a preference for students who have a concentration in Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry. Preference to a student who demonstrates that it is his/her intention to continue their education to become a licensed Doctor of Dentistry. If no such student is available then scholarship can be awarded to a student who demonstrates intention of becoming a licensed Doctor of Medicine. GPA 3.5/4.0. Student shall be granted a renewal with the continuation of a major in the Natural Sciences and GPA 3.5. Scholarship shall be granted for no more than 2 consecutive years.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010

Business
Name	Purpose	Requirements for undergraduate students	Funds Available
Robert Griesser Memorial Scholarship Short Name: Griesser Bus Sch-2	Business or Economics	Financial need: full-time academic degree program for Junior and Senior students; declared business or economics major; minimum GPA 3.0/4.0	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Margaret Mary Sullivan Memorial Scholarship Fund	Business Male Student Jr./Sr.	Junior or senior male student in 2009-2010 with a declared major in business; minimum GPA 2.75/4.0; extracurricular or community service involvement. Must have financial need.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
National City Bank Scholarship Award for Business Majors	Business	Available to a student who has financial need, is entering his/her junior year and is majoring in business. GPA 3.0/4.0. Student who receives this scholarship in his/her junior year may re-apply for senior year with GPA 3.0, financial need and business major.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Christine Frances Rocco Memorial Endowed Scholarship	Business, English or Education	Available to an Italian-American woman beginning or returning to college. (Basis of confirmation of ethnicity will be the candidate's family of origin surname, or mother, grandparent or great-grandparent of candidate's family surname, which must be of Italian origin. If any name other than the family of origin surname is used, the applicant must provide proof of the mother, grandparent, or great-grandparent of candidate's family surname.) Candidate must be at least 28 years of age when applying for the scholarship. Older students receive preference. Must be able to demonstrate financial need. GPA 3.0/4.0. Applicants should demonstrate intention to study or major in Business, English or Education. Student may re-apply but each year's award based on all applications received.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010

Campus Ministry
Name	Purpose	Requirements for undergraduate students	Funds Available

Chemistry
Name	Purpose	Requirements for undergraduate students	Funds Available
Norman A. Frigerio Memorial Scholarship	Chemistry	Sophomore student in 2009-2010 with a chemistry/biochemistry major; ability to achieve success as a creative scientist	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Gregory A. Snoke Memorial Scholarship	Chemistry	Full time student with chemistry major.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Father Cyprian Tomecko Memorial Scholarship in the Natural Sciences- Short Name: Tomecko Sch-1	Chemistry	Junior and senior student in 2009-2010 with a declared major in chemistry or biology having a financial need; minimum GPA 3.0/4.0	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Frank and Annabelle M. Valach Scholarship - Short Name: Valach Sch-2	Chemistry, Biology or Physics	GPA 3.5/4.0; financial need; full-time degree program, declared major in chemistry, biology or physics. Jr/Sr student in 2009-2010. Student may re-apply. Scholarship shall not be granted for more than two consecutive years.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
PPG Industries Foundation/J. Earl Burrell Scholarship Fund	Sciences	Student majoring in the sciences of Biology and/or chemistry. Awarded at the discretion of the Science Division.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Ralph and Margaret Thompson Scholarship	Chemistry	Award available to a sophomore, junior or senior chemistry major demonstrating academic achievement, character, leadership and financial need. Selected by the discretion of the Chemistry Department.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Dr. Ernest J. Gentchos, M.D., and friend of Benedictine University, Endowed Scholarship in the Natural Sciences	Natural Sciences	Available to a junior or senior student with a declared major in a discipline of Natural Sciences with preference, but not requirement, for a student majoring in biology or chemistry. GPA 3.25/4.0. Two letters of recommendation required with one being from a full-time faculty in the Natural Sciences. Renewable for one year with GPA 3.0. Only granted for two (2) consecutive years.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
William A. Raveret Chemistry Scholarship	Chemistry	Available to all students majoring in chemistry	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Allain Chemistry Scholarship	Chemistry	Student must be a top student in organic chemistry who has a chemistry/biochemistry major and who has an interest in pursuing a career in research. Student must be of sophomore standing at time of application because disbursement will be for the student's junior year. Only one award each year for only one student pursuing a career in research.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Paula & Ann Skvarla, and Fr. Norbert Skvarla Memorial Scholarship in the Natural Sciences	Natural Sciences Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry,	This scholarship is limited to junior and senior students who have declared a major in a discipline of the Natural Sciences with a preference for students who have a concentration in Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry or Biochemistry. Preference to a student who demonstrates that it is his/her intention to continue their education to become a licensed Doctor of Dentistry. If no such student is available then scholarship can be awarded to a student who demonstrates intention of becoming a licensed Doctor of Medicine. GPA 3.5/4.0. Student shall be granted a renewal with the continuation of a major in the Natural Sciences and GPA 3.5. Scholarship shall be granted for no more than 2 consecutive years.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010

Clinical Exercise Physiology (MCEP)
Name	Purpose	Requirements for undergraduate students	Funds Available

Communication Arts
Name	Purpose	Requirements for undergraduate students	Funds Available
Revs. Clement & Adolph Hrdlicka Memorial Scholarship	Communications Arts	Awarded to Communication Arts Major student/s who demonstrate outstanding command of proper English usage and communication skills. Awarded by Chairs of Literature and Communication Departments to encourage students to perfect their abilities to communicate in proper written and spoken English.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Arthur J. Schmitt Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund - Short Name: Schmitt Hum Sch-2	Communications Arts	Award based on combination of financial need and GPA	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010

Computer Science
Name	Purpose	Requirements for undergraduate students	Funds Available
Louis R. Chase Memorial Scholarship	Computer Science	Available for Sophomore or Junior student in 2009-2010 with a computer science major; minimum GPA 3.0/4.0; extracurricular activities; Student may re-apply with a GPA 3.0/4.0. Scholarship shall not be granted for more than two consecutive years. Financial need may be a consideration.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
The Dana Corp./Charles J. McNamara Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund	Computer Science	Above average performance, academic achievement, character, leadership and financial need	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Rev. Richard Shonka, O.S.B. Scholarship Fund	Computer Science and Math	Award available to sophomore, junior or senior computer science or math major with minimum GPA 3.25/4.0 and at least some need of financial assistance.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Raize Software Scholarship in Computer Science	Computer Science	Merit based award for a full-time, degree-seeking incoming senior who has declared a major in computer science and has a GPA 3.0/4.0. Please note: On your application essay question #1 regarding financial need should be skipped. Responses to all other essay questions will play an important role in the selection process.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
The Dr. Rose Carney Memorial Scholarship	Computer Science, Math &/or Physics	This scholarship will support a student who has exhibited an interest and ability to pursue a career as a teacher of mathematics, computer science and/or physics. Student may reapply provided he/she maintains a GPA 3.0 and an interest in teaching the aforementioned areas.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010

Economics
Name	Purpose	Requirements for undergraduate students	Funds Available
		Refer to Business scholarships as well as the scholarship below
Robert Griesser Memorial Scholarship Short Name: Griesser Bus Sch-2	Business or Economics	Financial need: full-time academic degree program for Junior and Senior students; declared business or economics major; minimum GPA 3.0/4.0	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010

Education
Name	Purpose	Requirements for undergraduate students	Funds Available
Margaret M. Gillett Memorial Scholarship in Education	Education	For a student entering his/her junior year who is enrolled in a full-time academic degree program; student must demonstrate he/she is seeking an education major or seeking a minor in education; minimum GPA 3.0/4.0; financial need; proof of leadership in two of the following: A) extra curricular school activities, B) church or religious organizations, C) civic service activities. Student may re-apply for senior year if he/she meets criteria above. In no event shall student be granted scholarship for more than two (2) consecutive years.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Bernardine M. Lanser Memorial Scholarship for Teachers	Education	Awarded to one student entering his/her senior year who is seeking a major in education or seeking a minor in education; minimum GPA 3.0/4.0. Financial need will be considered, as may extra curricular activities, community service, academic honors or recognition, and leadership in the field of education.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
The Luz and Malcolm Berd Endowed Scholarship	Education or Spanish	Awarded to a sophomore or junior student who is committed to becoming a teacher of the Spanish language to students in grades K-12; GPA 3.0/4.0; Student must be either a declared major in Spanish language, a declared major in education with a minor in Spanish, or a declared major in Spanish and seeking a minor in education.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Anthony L. LaScala Leadership Endowed Scholarship	Education	Awarded to a senior student seeking a major in education or seeking a minor in education. Preference to students who intend to teach and coach upon graduation. GPA 3.0/4.0. Leadership qualities both in and out of the classroom (class president, academic projects, church or civic leader, etc). Participation in at least one Benedictine University sponsored extra curricular activity for a minimum of two years. Two recommendation letters needed from different types of sources (faculty members or club sponsors). One time award for the senior year only.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Christine Frances Rocco Memorial Endowed Scholarship	Business, English or Education	Available to an Italian-American woman beginning or returning to college. (Basis of confirmation of ethnicity will be the candidate's family of origin surname, or mother, grandparent or great-grandparent of candidate's family surname, which must be of Italian origin. If any name other than the family of origin surname is used, the applicant must provide proof of the mother, grandparent, or great-grandparent of candidate's family surname.) Candidate must be at least 28 years of age when applying for the scholarship. Older students receive preference. Must be able to demonstrate financial need. GPA 3.0/4.0. Applicants should demonstrate intention to study or major in Business, English or Education. Student may re-apply but each year's award based on all applications received.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Name	Purpose	Requirements for GRADUATE Students	Fund Available
George Hajek Memorial Scholarship in Education	Education	Awarded to first and/ or second year Graduate students enrolled in Master of Education with emphasis on collaborative teaching or Master of Arts in Education. In addition to filling out the application, students must write an essay addressing desire to instruct students, past demonstration of leadership, awards, & honors. Involvement with professional associations as well as artistic, volunteer, service, civic, or religious organizations to be considered. Financial need & GPA from undergraduate course-work may be considered. Applicants with undergraduate degrees from BU shall be granted preference.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010

English Language and Literature
Name	Purpose	Requirements for undergraduate students	Funds Available
Revs. Clement & Adolph Hrdlicka Memorial Scholarship	English Literature	Awarded to Communication Arts Major student/s who demonstrate outstanding command of proper English usage and communication skills. Awarded by Chairs of Literature and Communication Departments to encourage students to perfect their abilities to communicate in proper written and spoken English.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Federal National Endowment for the Humanities Scholarship	English Literature	Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0. Extracurricular activities relating to the major are helpful.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Christine Frances Rocco Memorial Endowed Scholarship	Business, English or Education	Available to an Italian-American woman beginning or returning to college. (Basis of confirmation of ethnicity will be the candidate's family of origin surname, or mother, grandparent or great-grandparent of candidate's family surname, which must be of Italian origin. If any name other than the family of origin surname is used, the applicant must provide proof of the mother, grandparent, or great-grandparent of candidate's family surname.) Candidate must be at least 28 years of age when applying for the scholarship. Older students receive preference. Must be able to demonstrate financial need. GPA 3.0/4.0. Applicants should demonstrate intention to study or major in Business, English or Education. Student may re-apply but each year's award based on all applications received.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010

Health Science
Name	Purpose	Requirements for undergraduate students	Funds Available
Cindy Cebrzynski Memorial Scholarship Award	Biology, Health Science, Nursing	Student to demonstrate financial need. Be a full-time student of no less than a sophomore standing at the time of scholarship application with a declared major in either Health Science or Biology with intent to pursue a career in nursing or the medical profession. The student must be of junior or senior standing at the time that scholarship funds are disbursed. Have and maintain a GPA 3.0/4.0. Must be actively involved in a minimum of one Benedictine University sponsored club, organization and/or program, above and beyond required classroom requirements. If the scholarship winner is a junior at the time that funds are disbursed, he/she may reapply for the scholarship for his/her senior year.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010

History
Name	Purpose	Requirements for undergraduate students	Funds Available
Federal National Endowment for the Humanities Scholarship	History	Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0. Extracurricular activities relating to the major are helpful.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Lincoln Humanities Scholarships Fund	Humanities	Awarded to students with a major in the humanities. Involvement in extra curricular activities and GPA will be used in selecting recipient(s).	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Arthur J. Schmitt Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund - Short Name: Schmitt Hum Sch-2	History	Award based on combination of financial need and GPA	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010

International Business and Economics
Name	Purpose	Requirements for undergraduate students	Funds Available
Kapellas Entrepreneurial Scholarship in International Business	Intn'l. Business	Sophomore or junior student in 2009-2010 with minimum GPA 3.2/4.0 in major. Extracurricular activities relating to the major and leadership qualities are helpful. Financial need may be considered.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Dr. Margarete Roth Scholarship Fund	Intn'l. Business	Sophomore, junior or senior students with International Business and Economics major. Priority for students demonstrating academic excellence & financial need, who have or will study overseas, and are studying a foreign language. Students who are female or who are at least 22 years of age (at the time of scholarship application) are encouraged to apply. Funds may be used during any semester including summer.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Molex Endowed Scholarship for International Business	Intn'l Business	To financially assist a student who is majoring in international business. Student must have a minimum GPA 3.2/4.0 and be involved in extracurricular activities. Student must be of junior or senior status when funds are disbursed.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010

Math
Name	Purpose	Requirements for undergraduate students	Funds Available
Gregory and Alice Kobus Family Scholarship	Math	Math major with a GPA 3.0/4.0	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
The Dr. Rose Carney Memorial Scholarship	Computer Science, Math &/or Physics	This scholarship will support a student who has exhibited an interest and ability to pursue a career as a teacher of mathematics, computer science and/or physics. Student may reapply provided he/she maintains a GPA 3.0 and an interest in teaching the aforementioned areas.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Rev. Paul Tsi Memorial Scholarship in Mathematics	Math	Full-time math major; sophomore, junior, or senior in 2009-2010; minimum GPA 3.0/4.0	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Harold and Louise Kittel Memorial Scholarship	Math	To financially assist and recognize a qualified student, of demonstrated financial need, who is enrolled in a full-time academic degree program and who has declared a major in mathematics. Student to be a junior or senior at time of disbursement with GPA 3.0/4.0. Scholarship is renewable, but shall not be awarded to same student for more than two consecutive years. Student must demonstrate a commitment to values of broad liberal arts education in academic and extracurricular activities and a commitment to fostering an appreciation for mathematics. Two letters of recommendation required - one from faculty member in mathematics department and one from faculty member in College of Liberal Arts.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Bernard Kurtin Endowed Math Scholarship	Math	Full-time math major entering sophomore, junior or senior year in 2009-2010	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010

Music
Name	Purpose	Requirements for undergraduate students	Funds Available
Federal National Endowment for the Humanities Scholarship	Music	Minimum GPA 3.0. Extracurricular activities relating to the major are helpful.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Arthur J. Schmitt Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund - Short Name: Schmitt Hum Sch-2	Music/Humanities	Award based on combination of financial need and GPA	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Ginevra and Anthony Abbatiello Memorial Scholarship and Endowment	Music	Student must be entering junior, senior or graduate status and must have formally declared music as his/her major. Student must have demonstrated outstanding academic performance and financial need. Student must have an interest in Italian music of the Baroque, Romantic, and Classic periods as well as the 20th Century music composed before 1930 - not specifically operatic music - but with special attention to Italian folkloric music. Student must perform an example of the Italian music vocally or instrumentally for the donors during the year of the scholarship disbursement. Scholarship is renewable for 2 years. Student can only receive this scholarship for 3 consecutive years.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010

Nursing
Name	Purpose	Requirements for undergraduate students	Funds Available
Cindy Cebrzynski Memorial Scholarship Award	Biology, Health Science, Nursing	Student to demonstrate financial need. Be a full-time student of no less than a sophomore standing at the time of scholarship application with a declared major in either Health Science or Biology with intent to pursue a career in nursing or the medical profession. The student must be of junior or senior standing at the time that scholarship funds are disbursed. Have and maintain a GPA 3.0/4.0. Must be actively involved in a minimum of one Benedictine University sponsored club, organization and/or program, above and beyond required classroom requirements. If the scholarship winner is a junior at the time that funds are disbursed, he/she may reapply for the scholarship for his/her senior year.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Geri Curley Endowed Scholarship in Nursing	Nursing	Scholarship is for a full-time student with financial need pursuing a degree in nursing. Scholarship to be used for junior or senior undergraduate years or graduate classes. GPA 3.0/4.0	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Name	Purpose	Requirements for GRADUATE Students	Fund Available
Geri Curley Endowed Scholarshi in Nursing	Nursing	Scholarship is for a full-time student with financial need pursuing a degree in nursing. Scholarship to be used for junior or senior undergraduate years or graduate classes. GPA 3.0/4.0	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010

Nutrition
Name	Purpose	Requirements for undergraduate students	Funds Available
Sodexho International Corporation Scholarship (formerly known as The Marriott International Corporation Scholarship)	Nutrition	Nutrition or business major; financial need considered	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Dr. Scholl Scholars Program - Short Name: Scholl Sch. -2	Nutrition	Nutrition major	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010

Philosophy
Name	Purpose	Requirements for undergraduate students	Funds Available
Federal National Endowment for the Humanities Scholarship	Philosophy	Minimum GPA 3.0. Extracurricular activities relating to the major are helpful.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Arthur J. Schmitt Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund - Short Name: Schmitt Hum Sch-2	Philosophy	Award based on a combination of financial need and GPA	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010

Physics
Name	Purpose	Requirements for undergraduate students	Funds Available
Dr. William Polk Jesse Scholarship	Physics or Chemistry	Sophomore or higher Physics major; minimum GPA 3.25/4.0; financial need; "Excellence of character and disposition to serve others"	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Frank and Annabelle M. Valach Scholarship Short Name: Valach Sch-2	Physics, Chemistry or Biology	GPA 3.5/4.0; financial need; full-time degree program, declared major in chemistry, biology or physics. Jr/Sr status in 2009-2010. Student may re-apply. Scholarship shall not be granted for more than two consecutive years.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Rev. William J. Shonka, O.S.B., Scholarship Fund - Short name: Shonka, W. -2	Physics	Physics major; at least 30 semester hours at time of award; minimum GPA 3.0/4.0	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
PPG Industries Foundation/J. Earl Burrell Scholarship	Sciences	Student majoring in the sciences of biology and/or chemistry. Awarded at the discretion of the Science Division	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
The Dr. Rose Carney Memorial Scholarship	Computer Science, Math &/or Physics	This scholarship will support a student who has exhibited an interest and ability to pursue a career as a teacher of mathematics, computer science and/or physics. Student may reapply provided he/she maintains a GPA 3.0 and an interest in teaching the aforementioned areas.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Dr. Scholl Scholars Program - Scholl Sch-2	Physical Science	Scholarship to assist outstanding student(s) enrolled in the physical sciences	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010

Political Science
Name	Purpose	Requirements for undergraduate students	Funds Available
Frank and Sylvia Bicek Memorial Scholarship	Political Science	Major in Political Science MINIMUM GPA 3.5/4.0. Financial need is a consideration.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
John N. and Dorothy C. Erlenborn Scholarship	Political Science	Major in Political Science; GPA 3.2/4.0; sophomore or junior standing - to be awarded in junior or senior year; submit 600 word essay dealing with any important public policy issue.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Federal National Endowment for the Humanities Scholarship	Political Science	Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0. Extracurricular activities relating to the major are helpful.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Arthur J. Schmitt Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund - Short Name: Schmitt Hum Sch-2	Political Science	Award based on combination of financial need and GPA	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010

Religious Studies
Name	Purpose	Requirements for undergraduate students	Funds Available
Frank and Mary Frances Flick Scholarship	Ministry	Senior in 2009-2010 who is planning to study for the Catholic ministry. Includes men planning on becoming Catholic priests and women planning on becoming religious sisters.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010
Joseph and Ann Padera and Joseph Padera, Jr. Scholarship for Religious Study	Ministry	Junior or senior planning to become a Catholic priest with minimum GPA 3.0/4.0; Active participation in at least two (2) of the following: A.) extra curricular school activities, B.) Catholic church or Catholic organization, C.) service activities.	disbursement concluded for 2009-2010

Spanish
Name	Purpose	Requirements for undergraduate students	Funds Available

mail	University Development Benedictine University 5700 College Road Lisle, IL 60532
key contact(s)	Jessica Stillo, Coordinator of Alumni Stewardship and Philanthropy
e-mail	jstillo@ben.edu
phone	(630) 829-1811
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