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Scholarship/Award Name: Patricia Collins Amaral Memorial Award
Brief Description: This award is presented to a student in good academic standing who has demonstrated the finest qualities of leadership through participation in campus organizations and has rendered service of significant benefit to the campus community.

Scholarship/Award Name: Dr. Wallace L. Anderson Scholarship
Brief Description: Dr. Wallace L. Anderson Memorial Scholarship This scholarship is presented to a junior student in the humanities and creative arts, namely, art, English, foreign languages, philosophy, speech communication or theatre arts, who has an excellent academic record and who has shown evidence of artistic or literary ability or has demonstrated leadership in the academic major.

Scholarship/Award Name: Art Key Award
Brief Description: Presented to a senior with an art education concentration or a student enrolled in the post baccalaureate certification program. The recipient will have demonstrated outstanding performance in the art education practicum, as well as have a commendable scholastic record. Awarded at department event in the Spring.

Scholarship/Award Name: Bridgewater Alumni Association Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship is awarded to students entering their sophomore, junior or senior year in Fall of 2012 who have demonstrated community leadership and have met the award criteria established by the Alumni Association's Scholarship Committee. Students must have completed 12 credits last semester and 24 credits at BSU as of December 31.

Scholarship/Award Name: Dr. Marilyn White Barry, '58, Scholarship
Brief Description: Named in honor of Marilyn White Barry, '58, professor in the Department of Special Education from 1974-1987, and dean of the Graduate School from 1987-1998, this scholarship benefits undergraduate commuting students. Recipients apply during the junior year and must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Preference is given to students who are majoring in fields within the College of Education and Allied Studies.

Scholarship/Award Name: Ruth Batson Scholarship
Brief Description: Named in honor of Ruth Batson, '90, this scholarship benefits minority students in good academic standing. Preference will be given to students of African-American descent entering their junior or senior year with a proven record of cocurricular involvement and community service.

Scholarship/Award Name: Bridgewater Savings Bank Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate student in the Department of Accounting and Finance whose permanent residence is in a town in which there is a branch of the Bridgewater Savings Bank; namely, Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, Lakeville, Middleboro, Taunton or Raynham.

Scholarship/Award Name: Bristol County Savings Bank Endowed Fund for Study Abroad
Brief Description: Through the generosity of the Bristol County Savings Bank Charitable Foundation, this scholarship benefits a student or students making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree and planning to spend a summer or semester studying outside of the United States as part of their academic program.

Scholarship/Award Name: Florence Goulart Brower, '24, '43, Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in education and a deserving graduate of Fairhaven High School. If there is no applicant from Fairhaven High School, the scholarship may be awarded to a graduate of a high school in the Fairhaven area.

Scholarship/Award Name: Dr. Morgan C. Brown Memorial Scholarship
Brief Description: In recognition of Dr. Morgan Brown's service to Bridgewater as professor of sociology and anthropology and dean of the Division of Behavioral Sciences, this scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior in the Department of Sociology who plans to pursue graduate or professional study in the field of sociology. Students are nominated by the Sociology faculty and applications are sent directly to nominees.

Scholarship/Award Name: Kathleen Buckley, '94, Memorial Scholarship
Brief Description: Preference to a sophomore or junior majoring in Education who is also a resident assistant. Award criteria also includes exhibited leadership in campus activities and a grade point average of 2.8 or higher.

Scholarship/Award Name: Margaret Burns Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship was established in 1986 by the Plymouth County Retired Teachers Association of Massachusetts to recognize and encourage an outstanding undergraduate student whose career goal is to become a classroom teacher.

Scholarship/Award Name: Professor Mary Isabel Caldwell Memorial Award
Brief Description: This scholarship was initiated by friends of Professor Emerita Caldwell and is given to a junior physical education major with the highest academic average with at least 72 credits, 45 of which have been completed at Bridgewater State University.

Scholarship/Award Name: Jeanne C. Campbell, '70, Scholarship in Continuing Education
Brief Description: Awarded by the Vice President of External Affairs in consultation with his/her staff to benefit an undergraduate Continuing Education student accepted by the University. Award criteria include having completed 18 credits at BSU with a strong academic record (3.0 GPA), be an adult student of at least 25 years of age, be enrolled in evening courses, be employed at least 20 hours per week and have been involved in educationally enhancing experiences such as travel abroad, community service and/or other related activities. Awarded at department event in the Spring.

Scholarship/Award Name: Centennial Class Award in History
Brief Description: This award is presented by the Department of History in memory of Dr. Jordan Fiore, distinguished professor of history, and in honor of the Class of 1940. It is awarded to the highest-ranking senior student in the field of history.

Scholarship/Award Name: Dr. Barbara Chellis Memorial Fellowship
Brief Description: Awarded by the Chellis memorial trustees, in honor of a gifted teacher, to a graduating senior or recent BSU graduate majoring in Art, English, Foreign Languages, History, Music, Philosophy or Theatre Arts who will be commencing graduate level study.

Scholarship/Award Name: Choral Society Senior Leadership Award
Brief Description: This award is presented to a senior who has been an active participant in at least one choral group, demonstrating loyalty, dependability and unselfish cooperation during membership.

Scholarship/Award Name: Richard P. Christian, Class of 1969, Memorial Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship is awarded to a student returning to university after a number of years who transferred to Bridgewater State University from Massasoit Community University. All things being equal, preference is given to students from Weymouth or graduates of Weymouth High School. Recipients are selected by professional staff involved in transfer admissions.

Scholarship/Award Name: Class of 1926 Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship is awarded to a student entering their sophomore, junior or senior year in the Fall 2012 and has a relative that graduated from Bridgewater State University.

Scholarship/Award Name: Class of 1931 Scholarship
Brief Description: This class scholarship is to be awarded to one student enrolled in the College of Education and Allied Studies.

Scholarship/Award Name: Class of 1943 Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship was established by the Class of 1943 to benefit a student enrolled in the College of Education and Allied Studies. Preference is given to students with a secondary education minor pursuing a teaching career in math or science.

Scholarship/Award Name: Class of 1947 Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship was established by the Class of 1947 to benefit full-time students in the College of Education and Allied Studies successfully working toward an undergraduate degree.

Scholarship/Award Name: Class of 1951 Endowed Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship was established by the 50th Reunion Committee for the Class of 1951 to benefit full-time students in the College of Education and Allied Studies successfully working toward an undergraduate degree.

Scholarship/Award Name: Class of 1953 Scholarship Fund in Memory of J. Leo Mulready
Brief Description: Established by the 50th Reunion Committee for the Class of 1953 in memory of their class president, this scholarship benefits a full-time student enrolled in the College of Education and Allied Studies who demonstrates academic achievement and a desire to become a teacher.

Scholarship/Award Name: Dorothy MacDonald Cole, '62, Memorial Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship is awarded to a woman over the age of 35 accepted by the university for enrollment in, or enrolled in an undergraduate degree in the College of Education and Allied Studies.

Scholarship/Award Name: Dr. Glenn W. Cook Memorial Scholarship
Brief Description: Named in honor of Dr. Glenn W. Cook, director of Media Service from 1980-1999, this scholarship benefits a student or students enrolled in the College of Education and Allied Studies successfully working toward an undergraduate degree. Preference is given to students with an interest or concentration in instructional technology, audiovisual instruction, communications, videography and/or music.

Scholarship/Award Name: Gretchen Stone Cook Teaching American History Fund
Brief Description: Through the generosity of the Gretchen Stone Cook Charitable Foundation, multiple scholarships are awarded to students who are in a degree program that prepares them to teach American History. Preference will be given to History majors with a Secondary Education minor, History and Elementary Education double majors or Post-Baccalaureate students with a BSU History degree who are doing student teaching in the current academic year.

Scholarship/Award Name: Rose Leonard Coveney, '39, Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship was established in 1997 by family and friends of Rose Leonard Coveney. Preference is given to English majors entering the junior year who intend to teach in the field of English upon graduation.

Scholarship/Award Name: Arthur Cox,'98, Memorial Scholarship
Brief Description: The Arthur Cox Memorial Scholarship benefits a financially deserving student of African-American, Cape Verdean or Latino descent who has earned a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or above. Consideration will be given to all sophomore, juniors or seniors returning in the fall 2012, including transfer students with a minimum of 24 credits earned at BSU, who exemplify the following personal characteristics: demonstrated dedication to helping others by making their lives better in some way as evidenced by campus, community and/or workplace involvements, strong leadership abilities, an awareness of how to take initiative and build consensus for a cause and a sense of continued contribution to the BSU community through personal integrity.

Scholarship/Award Name: Crimson Ambassador Scholarship
Brief Description: The Crimson Ambassadors are a group of students dedicated to keeping school spirit alive. They are involved in the BSU community and alumni events. This scholarship awarded by the Ambassadors is given to a student entering their sophomore, junior or senior year in the Fall 2012 who has demonstrated on campus/off campus community service, leadership and financial need.

Scholarship/Award Name: The John Bertie Cruz Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship is awarded to students making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree. Preference will be given to students of Cape Verdean descent from New Bedford, Cape Cod and the city of Brockton. Applicants are requested to include a statement about the value they place on service and giving back to one's community.

Scholarship/Award Name: Professor Thomas M. Curley English Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship was established in 2001 to benefit a student who majors or minors in English and demonstrates excellence in English studies.

Scholarship/Award Name: Carol Mulloy Cuttle, '82, Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship recognizes the contributions made by a senior or seniors who has served as a clinician in the Children's Physical Developmental Clinic for at least 2 semesters and as a group leader. Must be a current undergraduate senior with a minimum 2.8 GPA.

Scholarship/Award Name: Dr. Henry, '58, and Rosemary Daley Chemistry Scholarship
Brief Description: Awarded to the upper class chemistry major making excellent progress toward an undergraduate degree and achieving the highest GPA in chemistry and its cognate courses. Preference given to a deserving senior majoring in chemistry.

Scholarship/Award Name: Thomas Daley, '51, Endowed Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship was established by the 50th Reunion Committee for the Class of 1951 in memory of classmate Thomas Daley. Mr. Daley was president of the senior class and an admired friend and volunteer. He taught and was superintendent of schools in Somerset for many years. The scholarship is awarded to a full-time undergraduate student in the College of Education and Allied Studies who is entering the junior year and who graduated from a high school in Somerset.

Scholarship/Award Name: Dr. Robert A. Daniel African-American Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship is named in recognition of Dr. Robert Daniel's 30 years of service as a professor in the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education. Two scholarships are presented annually. The first is presented to the senior student of African-American descent who has achieved the highest academic average during his or her years as an undergraduate student, and the second to a sophomore student who has demonstrated the most significant improvement in academic performance over his or her freshman year.

Scholarship/Award Name: Dr. Robert A. Daniel Award in Art
Brief Description: This award is presented to the outstanding graduating art major who has maintained high standards of excellence in the art program and general studies. This is an unfunded award of recognition.

Scholarship/Award Name: Professor Lois L. Decker Memorial Award
Brief Description: This award is presented in memory of Professor Lois L. Decker, director of physical education for women and supervisor of physical education, 1925-1926, to a junior physical education or health education major on the basis of his or her contributions to the health and/or dance area.

Scholarship/Award Name: Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate woman admitted to the College of Education and Allied Studies who excels in scholarship and loyalty to responsibility and who plans a career in the field of education.

Scholarship/Award Name: Jeanne E. Doherty Memorial Scholarship
Brief Description: The Jeanne E. Doherty Scholarship will be awarded to an English major with demonstrated financial need who is going into his/her junior or senior year and who is working successfully towards a degree. Preference will be given to a student who wishes to teach English and is actively involved in on-campus co-curricular activities.

Scholarship/Award Name: Anthony Domingos Memorial Art Fund
Brief Description: By virtue of having work in drawing and/or painting in the annual Student Art Exhibit, you are automatically considered for this award.

Scholarship/Award Name: Edward T. Donovan Memorial Social Work Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior majoring in Social Work from Plymouth County or the surrounding area. Preference will be given to those interested in working in the aging field or with the elderly.

Scholarship/Award Name: Dr. Paul Dubois Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship is awarded in honor of Dr. Dubois, a long time member of the movement arts, health promotion and leisure studies department, who was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS) in late fall 2001. Dr. Dubois' efforts saved an endangered wrestling club and helped to restore it to varsity team status. The scholarship is awarded to a wrestler who has completed his eligibility for wrestling, holds at least a 2.70 GPA, and has been involved in community service.

Scholarship/Award Name: Dunkin' Donuts/Raymond G. Messier, '71, Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship is awarded by the theater faculty to a student who has made significant contributions to theater at BSU. Preference is given to full-time students in theater and theater education. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and comprehensive resume to the department using the contact information below.

Scholarship/Award Name: Dorothy Szafer Dunn, '51, and Frank Dunn, '49, Education Scholarship
Brief Description: Named in honor of Dorothy Szafer Dunn, '51, and Frank Dunn, '49, G'51, who dedicated their careers to education. This scholarship benefits students in their junior or senior year, with a minimum GPA of 3.0, who are preparing for a career in education. Preference will be given to students from Bridgewater and the surrounding towns.

Scholarship/Award Name: Mary J. Dunphy Memorial Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship is awarded to a freshman student majoring in physical education in memory of Mary (Jackie) Dunphy, Class of 1976.

Scholarship/Award Name: Early Childhood Education Award
Brief Description: This scholarship is presented for outstanding achievement to a student who has demonstrated professional potential in the field of early childhood education.

Scholarship/Award Name: Elementary Education Award
Brief Description: This award is presented for outstanding achievement to a student who has demonstrated professional potential in the field of elementary education.

Scholarship/Award Name: Estabrook and Chamberlain Scholarship
Brief Description: This award was established in 1999 to benefit enrolled students making progress toward an undergraduate degree in management or accounting. Preference is given to a student with residence in the region served by Estabrook and Chamberlain Insurance Company of Bridgewater (Bridgewater, West Bridgewater, East Bridgewater,Taunton, Middleboro, Lakeville and Raynham).

Scholarship/Award Name: Dr. Marilyn Christian Federico, '57, Scholarship
Brief Description: Established by Dr. Marilyn Christian Federico, '57, and Cmdr. Charles D. Federico, this scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior student who plans to teach. The recipient must major in either math or science and be enrolled in the professional education program.

Scholarship/Award Name: James Fitzgerald Memorial Scholarship in Mathematics
Brief Description: For excellence in mathematics, awarded to the senior mathematics major with the highest academic average. Presented by the Bridgewater State University Mathematics Club in memory of James A. Fitzgerald, Class of 1982.

Scholarship/Award Name: Founders Award
Brief Description: One research award is presented annually to an undergraduate student by Women's and Gender Studies. Submissions can include essays, short stories or poetry drawn from work previously written or newly crafted.

Scholarship/Award Name: Barney Frank Equality Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship is for students with financial need who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender as well as for allies with financial need who have advocated for the GLBT community. Preference is given to students who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender and who have lost financial assistance from their parents upon disclosing their sexual orientation or gender identity. Confidentiality is upheld throughout this process.

Scholarship/Award Name: Victoria Roberts French, '63, Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship is awarded to a student or students entering their senior year successfully working toward an undergraduate degree in the College of Education and Allied Studies. Candidates should be hard working and academically motivated. Preference is given to a female.

Scholarship/Award Name: Lois Bessie Fuller, Class of 1954, Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship is awarded to a student entering their sophomore, junior or senior year in the Fall of 2012 who is achieving academic success and is a graduate of Bourne High School or a school in Barnstable County.

Scholarship/Award Name: Paul Gaines Scholarship
Brief Description: This award was established in 1999 by the Afro-American Alumni Association in honor of Mr. Paul Gaines who served as assistant to the president for affirmative action and minority affairs. This scholarship is presented to an undergraduate student sucessfully working towards an undergraduate degree. Preference is given to Black, Cape Verdean and Hispanic students of African descent from Massachusetts or Rhode Island who are majoring in education and preparing for careers in teaching or counseling.

Scholarship/Award Name: Professor Ruth Lawton Gamson Memorial Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship is awarded to a student or students majoring in elementary education in memory of a gifted teacher of young children who was a member of the staff at the Martha Burnell School. Preference is given to students with financial need.

Scholarship/Award Name: Judith Glynn Memorial Drama Award
Brief Description: The Judith Glynn Memorial Drama Award is given in memory of Miss Judith Glynn, a graduate of the Class of 1963, to that student who has promoted excellence in the theater.

Scholarship/Award Name: Dr. Clay Greene Memorial Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship is presented to an undergraduate sociology major who has demonstrated exceptional academic performance and has shown commitment to humanistic values through efforts to promote progressive social change. Students are nominated by the Sociology faculty and applications are sent directly to nominees.

Scholarship/Award Name: Hart-McFarland Fund for International Study
Brief Description: This scholarship is awarded to an exemplary BSU student who will study abroad for a semester or academic year, and immerse him/herself in the language and culture of the non-English speaking host country.

Scholarship/Award Name: Dr. Edmund J. Haughey Memorial Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship is sponsored by the Student Government Association in memory of the founder and first director of the university's Academic Achievement Center. The recipient of this scholarship must be a resident of Massachusetts and should have a strong record of academic achievement and involvement in campus activities.

Scholarship/Award Name: John Heller Memorial Scholarship
Brief Description: By virtue of having your work accepted into the spring student Art Show, you are automatically considered for this scholarship.

Scholarship/Award Name: Hill-Ross, Class of 1935, Memorial Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in elementary education who is achieving academic excellence and exhibits leadership qualities.

Scholarship/Award Name: Dr. George R. Horner Award
Brief Description: The Dr. George Horner Award is given to one or two outstanding seniors majoring in Anthropology, in recognition of the contribution made by Dr. George Horner to the founding of the Anthropology program at Bridgewater State University.

Scholarship/Award Name: Professor Lester G. Houston Memorial Award
Brief Description: This award is presented annually to a junior social work major to uphold the memory of Professor Lester Houston, his dedication and accomplishments in the field of social work, and to encourage students involved in the pursuit of common goals through social work.

Scholarship/Award Name: Lt. Edward 'Ted' Hoyle III Scholarship Fund
Brief Description: This scholarship is awarded annually to a student making outstanding progress toward an undergraduate degree. Preference is given to a student majoring in aviation.

Scholarship/Award Name: Professor Achille Joyal Memorial Humanities Award
Brief Description: To honor a gifted teacher in the Department of Philosophy and a friend of the university, this award recognizes the qualities and interests of a liberally educated person. Candidates for the award are junior or senior students majoring in and excelling in the humanities.

Scholarship/Award Name: Kappa Delta Pi Society Scholarship
Brief Description: The Kappa Delta Pi International Honors Society in Education scholarship is awarded to a student who is a member of the honor society in high academic standing with a major or minor in education and plans to serve mankind through the teaching profession.

Scholarship/Award Name: Professor T. Leonard Kelly Memorial Award in Chemistry and Physics
Brief Description: This award is given in memory of Professor T. Leonard Kelly, chairman of the Department of Physical Science from 1942-1965, and presented by the chemistry and physics departments to seniors who have maintained the highest scholastic average throughout their undergraduate study.

Scholarship/Award Name: Owen B. and Esther T. Kiernan Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship was established by Dr. Owen B. Kiernan in memory of his wife, Esther, to assist financially and academically worthy students majoring in education.

Scholarship/Award Name: Killam Exchange Fellowship to Study in Canada
Brief Description: Academically outstanding students are encouraged to apply for this fellowship to spend a semester or year studying at a university in Canada.

Scholarship/Award Name: Phyllis Wells Klock History Scholarship
Brief Description: Awarded to a history major in memory of Professor Jordan Fiore and presented at the Phi Alpha Theta Nu Nu Chapter Annual Initiation Ceremony.

Scholarship/Award Name: Barbara Muther Lacy, '46, Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship is awarded to a student or students successfully working toward an undergraduate degree in the School of Education and Allied Studies. Candidates should have a 3.3 GPA. Preference is given to early childhood education majors.

Scholarship/Award Name: Barbara Shakespeare LaFrance Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship is awarded to a music major (preferably a pianist) who is from Massachusetts. The successful applicant will be a sophomore, junior or senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and will be selected through audition.

Scholarship/Award Name: Dr. Robert N. Larson Memorial Political Science Award
Brief Description: This award is given to a graduating political science major of high academic standing who intends to pursue a professional field related to the discipline. The recipient of this award will be nominated and selected by Political Science faculty.

Scholarship/Award Name: Stephen G. Laskoff Memorial Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship is awarded by the Student Government Association to an undergraduate out-of-state student for academic achievement and involvement in campus activities.

Scholarship/Award Name: Elizabeth Luster, Class of 1980, Memorial
Brief Description: This award is presented to a political science major who intends to continue his or her studies in a school of law. Recipient must exemplify the qualities exhibited by Elizabeth Luster while an undergraduate student at the university as defined by the faculty of the political science department.

Scholarship/Award Name: Agnes Smith Lynch '28 and Edward Lynch Memorial Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing an undergraduate degree in education with the intention of becoming a teacher. The recipient will be from Taunton who has a financial need.

Scholarship/Award Name: Dr. Robert D. MacCurdy Memorial Scholarship in Science Education
Brief Description: Established in 1985 in memory of Dr. Robert D. MacCurdy, professor in the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education and leader in the field of science education, this award is presented to a student entering the junior year who is planning a career in the field of science education.

Scholarship/Award Name: Maple Leaf Foundation Scholarship
Brief Description: The Maple Leaf Foundation Scholarship, established in 1997, is awarded to a student participating in the New England/Quebec, New England/Nova Scotia or Killam Exchange Fellowship to study in Canada programs.

Scholarship/Award Name: Dr. Frederick A. Meier Secondary Education Scholarship
Brief Description: This award is presented to a senior student with a secondary education minor who has demonstrated academic and personal excellence in preparation for teaching in a secondary school. The award is given in memory of Dr. Frederick Meier, professor emeritus.

Scholarship/Award Name: Leaffie B. Curtis Miller Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship is awarded to a student entering their sophomore or junior year who has demonstrated superior scholarship. The amount of this award is determined in the Spring semester.

Scholarship/Award Name: Dr. Mary Jo Moriarty Award
Brief Description: This award is presented annually by the Hyannis-Bridgewater Physical Education Alumni Association to a member of the graduating class of the Department of Movement Arts, Health Promotion and Leisure Studies. The recipient is selected on the basis of outstanding service to the department and the university.

Scholarship/Award Name: Mary and Anna, '38, O'Brien Memorial Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship was named for Anna and Mary O'Brien. Anna, class of 1938, was an outstanding teacher in Quincy, and her sister Mary has fulfilled Anna's wishes to establish this scholarship to benefit future teachers. Preference is given to juniors or seniors planning to pursue a teaching career while demonstrating academic achievement and a sincere desire to excel as a teacher.

Scholarship/Award Name: Lorraine W. Olson, '56, Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship is presented to an undergraduate student enrolled in the College of Education and Allied Studies who plans a career in teaching. The qualified recipient is entering junior year with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Scholarship/Award Name: Omega Iota Phi Sorority Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship, established in 2006 by the sisters of the Omega Iota Phi Sorority, is awarded to a deserving female student in her junior year who is making excellent progress towards an undergraduate degree in education. The recipient will have exhibited good citizenship by participating in campus activities.

Scholarship/Award Name: Professor Joseph M. Pagano Scholarship in Chemistry
Brief Description: This scholarship is awarded to a student or students making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree. Preference is given to a deserving rising junior majoring in chemistry.

Scholarship/Award Name: Parent Association Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship benefits students who qualify as a junior or senior in the upcoming academic year with a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Current sophomores,juniors and returning seniors who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply. Applicants will demonstrate a desire to excel within one's academic major and have a strong record of campus involvement or community service engagement. STUDENTS MUST BE ENROLLED IN THE UPCOMING ACADEMIC YEAR TO BE ELIGIBLE.

Scholarship/Award Name: Dr. Linda Wilkens and Dr. Glenn Pavlicek Scholarship Fund
Brief Description: Funded by an alumnus of the master's program in computer science, the scholarship recognizes two sophomore level students majoring in computer science who have completed at least 12 credit hours of courses in the major. The recipients, a male and a female, are nominated and selected by faculty in the department based on achievements in computer science and contributions to the program.

Scholarship/Award Name: Erika Pinault Memorial Scholarship
Brief Description: Awarded by Handi-Kids Chapter II of Bridgewater, the criteria for this award include evidence of scholarship, good citizenship and success in managing an individual disability.

Scholarship/Award Name: President's Award for Community Service
Brief Description: Created in 2007, the President's Award for Community Service recognizes a current Bridgewater State University sophomore, junior or senior who has demonstrated dedication to community service and volunteerism. The recipient of this award is someone who is involved in community service and philanthropic activities and through such involvement, is able to motivate and encourage others to make a difference in their community.

Scholarship/Award Name: Dr. Madhu N. Rao Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship was established in 2003 to acknowledge Dr. Rao's service as a member of the Earth Sciences and Geography Department. This scholarship is awarded to a senior majoring in Geography who has an excellent academic record and plans to pursue graduate study. If there are no qualified Geography applicants, a student majoring in one of the sciences going on to graduate school may be considered.

Scholarship/Award Name: Michael J. Ricciardi Memorial Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship is awarded to a sophomore or junior student in the Ricciardi College of Business. Preference is given to students demonstrating particular academic excellence in accounting and finance.

Scholarship/Award Name: Dr. Harold G. Ridlon Memorial Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship was established in 1989 by the colleagues, friends and family of Harold Ridlon, who was a member of the faculty for more than 20 years, 14 of which he served as chairperson for the Department of English. This scholarship is awarded to a junior English major who demonstrates academic excellence and originality.

Scholarship/Award Name: Martha Denison Rondileau Memorial Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship is awarded to a student who has utilized his or her abilities and talents in promoting programs and services for the betterment of the university.

Scholarship/Award Name: Mary and Adrian Rondileau Scholarship Award
Brief Description: This scholarship is awarded to a student on the basis of evidence of interest in academics and service to the campus community and fellow students with preference given to a junior or senior.

Scholarship/Award Name: Dr. Henry Rosen Memorial Scholarship
Brief Description: This award is presented to a member of the senior class who has followed the example of Dr. Henry Rosen by demonstrating academic excellence as evidenced by a 3.3 or higher GPA in both major and minor fields of study, potential for success as a teacher at the secondary level as evidenced through student teaching, and service to the university community.

Scholarship/Award Name: Professor Henry Santos Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship is named in honor of Professor Henry Santos, professor of music from 1971-1999, for his lifetime devotion to the composition, performance and teaching of music. This scholarship benefits a student who is entering his/her junior year and majoring in either special education or elementary education in preparation for a career in teaching. Preference will be given to a Black, Cape Verdean, Hispanic, African descent or Native American student from Massachusetts.

Scholarship/Award Name: Billy Schmiedel Athletic Training Memorial Scholarship
Brief Description: Established in 1985 in memory of Billy Schmiedel, a freshman student attending the university in the athletic training program, this award recognizes an outstanding junior student who has chosen athletic training as a career.

Scholarship/Award Name: Peter J. Shea, '02, Memorial Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship is awarded to a deserving junior or senior student who has maintained a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 with preference given to a non-traditional student majoring in political science. The recipient of this award will be nominated and selected by Political Science faculty.

Scholarship/Award Name: Edith G. Shoolman English Award
Brief Description: This award is sponsored by Edith G. Shoolman, Class of 1925, and awarded to that senior who has shown creativity and excellence in the study of English.

Scholarship/Award Name: Milton and Elaine Silverman Excellence in Accounting and Finance Award
Brief Description: This award is presented annually to a graduating senior in the Department of Accounting and Finance who has distinguished him or herself in the department honors program as determined by the faculty involved in the honors program.

Scholarship/Award Name: Professor Johanne Smith Award
Brief Description: This award was established to honor Johanne Smith, professor emerita, Department of Movement Arts, Health Promotion and Leisure Studies. It is awarded by faculty of the Physical Education Teacher prep to a senior for outstanding teaching, leadership, commitment to excellence, and service to students and the teaching profession.

Scholarship/Award Name: Chester '51 & Theresa Smolski Endowed Geography Fund
Brief Description: This scholarship is awarded to a senior student who demonstrates academic excellence and leadership. Preference is given to a Geography major planning to attend graduate school with a strong record of community involvement.

Scholarship/Award Name: Special Education and Communication Disorders Award
Brief Description: This award is given by the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders to outstanding senior majors who demonstrate character, compassion, commitment and dedication to the fields of special education and communication disorders.

Scholarship/Award Name: Professor Louis Carmel Stearns Memorial Scholarship
Brief Description: This award is presented annually in memory of Professor Louis Carmel Stearns by his daughter, Mrs. Miriam Stearns Houghton, to a biology major on the basis of academic achievement; demonstrated interest, effort and perseverance in the field of biology; and financial need.

Scholarship/Award Name: Student Government Association Leadership Award
Brief Description: Sponsored by the Student Government Association and selected by the underclass members of the student senate, this award is given to the senior SGA member who has shown outstanding leadership in university activities.

Scholarship/Award Name: Dr. Adrian Tinsley Scholars Fund
Brief Description: This scholarship benefits a current junior, female student who is making excellent progress toward an undergraduate degree and has clear ambition to attend graduate school and embark on a career in higher education. The recipient receives a scholarship to cover tuition and fees for senior year and a stipend for the first year of graduate school.

Scholarship/Award Name: Jerrol J. Toledo Memorial Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship, in memory of Jerrol J. Toledo, is awarded to a deserving sophomore or junior student. The recipient will have demonstrated leadership skills, community service involvement, unselfishness and a commitment to diversity. The candidate will promote a sense of brotherhood and sisterhood among fellow students. Preference is given to a graduate of Brockton High School of African-American descent.

Scholarship/Award Name: Van Buskirk Cape Cod Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate student from Cape Cod who has demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to a student who is active in cocurricular activities such as student government, athletics, clubs or community service and maintains a GPA of at least a 3.0.

Scholarship/Award Name: Cora Mae Vining Memorial Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship was established in 1996 by the trustees of the S. Elizabeth Pope Fund in honor of Cora Vining who served the alumni association for more than 25 years as a volunteer and executive secretary. The award recognizes a student entering their sophomore or junior year who has shown community spirit on campus and/or in his or her own community.

Scholarship/Award Name: Dr. William J. Wall Memorial Award in Biological Sciences
Brief Description: Sponsored by the faculty of biology and named in honor of Professor William J. Wall, whose career at Bridgewater spanned 28 years (1956-1984), this award is given to a senior who has demonstrated interest and excellence in biological sciences.

Scholarship/Award Name: Joel M. Weissman, '72, Scholarship
Brief Description: Established by Joel M. Weissman '72, this scholarship is awarded to an out-of-state student or students with financial need. Preference is given to a student who is involved in extracurricular activities with demonstrated leadership roles and strong academics.

Scholarship/Award Name: Dr. George A. Weygand Scholarship
Brief Description: Named in honor of Dr. George A. Weygand, a member of the faculty and chair of the Department of Physics from 1958-1999, this scholarship was established in 1999 to benefit an undergraduate student. Preference is given to a junior or senior, majoring in physics, chemistry or earth science who has an excellent scholastic record and who plans to be a teacher of science.

Scholarship/Award Name: Howard D. Wilbur Scholarship
Brief Description: The scholarship is awarded to students majoring in education. Preference is given to students who are preparing for elementary education demonstrating financial need.

Scholarship/Award Name: Lynne Briscoe Wisneski '69 and Frank Wisneski Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship is to be awarded annually to a student entering his/her junior or senior year who has demonstrated an extraordinary talent in the Visual Arts and who is working successfully towards a degree. Due to the donors' belief that graduates should leave school with as little debt as possible, preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated financial need.

Scholarship/Award Name: Vincent J. Worden Memorial Scholarship
Brief Description: This scholarship is awarded to benefit a student or students working toward an undergraduate degree in elementary or early childhood education with a GPA of 2.8 or higher.