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Scholarship Opportunities
| Name | Application Required? | Deadline (if applicable) | Department | Description |
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| Dr. Charles R. Neatrour Scholarship Endowmentfor Elementary & Middle School Teachers of Mathematics & Science | Yes | 05/24/2025 | Assistant Dean, College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by Elizabeth J. and Charles R. Neatrour to assist students enrolled in Math & Science classes at James Madison University for the purpose of improving their knowledge and teaching skills in these disciplines. Preference should be given in the following order: (a) practicing teachers (grades 4-8) who want to improve his/her content knowledge in math and science; (b) graduate students seeking initial licensure who wants to improve his/her knowledge in math and science; and, (c) undergraduate initial licensure students with specialization in math or science. Availability of the scholarship will be announced to and applications sought from in-service teachers in the fall with a January application date. If no acceptable applications are received, on-campus applications will be sought. The application review and award process will be based on the appropriateness of the courses the applicant plans to take. The application shall request applicants to delineate the desired professional development objectives and how the courses proposed to be taken will address theses objectives. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Hattie M. Strong Foundation Scholarship Program | Yes | 08/01/2025 | Assistant Dean, College of Education | An annual scholarship established with funds from the Hattie M. Strong Foundation to support two $5,000 scholarships for students in their final year of an undergraduate or graduate program leading to initial licensure in education. Recipients should be chosen based on the following criteria in descending order of importance: - Students in their final year of study - Undergraduate students who have exhibited outstanding success and enthusiasm in field experiences prior to the final year of the program or graduate students whose life experiences prior to enrollment reveal the same traits. - Students with demonstrated financial need. - Students who have achieved a minimum 3.0 GPA in the two semesters prior to their final year. Selection will be made by a committee comprised of education faculty and financial aid staff. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Lillian Alexander McClung Scholarship Endowment | Yes | 04/01/2025 | Assistant Dean, College of Education | An endowment established with a gift from the Estate of Lillian Alexander McClung for scholarships for students aspiring to become teachers, guidance counselors or administrators in Virginia secondary schools. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Mary Trimmer Robinson ('76, '79) Touch a Mind Scholarship Endowment in the College of Education | Yes | 04/01/2025 | Assistant Dean, College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by Mary Trimmer Robinson ('76,'79). This endowment will provide an annual scholarship to an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a teacher licensure program, including licensure programs within other colleges at JMU, and will reward innovative educational outreach projects that serve children and youth. The student should be leading or preparing to launch a project that identifies a problem in the education field and seeks to implement a solution. Recipients must: (A) Be recommended from their program area of study (B) Have a 3.25 GPA within College of Education coursework (C) Submit a project proposal for review, outlining: 1. Identified problem or opportunity in education or the classroom 2. Overview of a proposed or implemented project to address the problem 3. Potential community, university or other partners for optimizing project impact 4. Necessary funding, if applicable, to implement the project and plans to raise the funds 5. Tools or measures used to assess the success of the project The review of applications and selection of a Robinson Scholar will be conducted by the Dean of the College of Education, in accordance with their scholarship selection committee procedure. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Taliaferro Family Endowed Scholarship in the College of Education | Yes | 04/01/2025 | Assistant Dean, College of Education | An endowed scholarship established with a gift made by Richard L. '75 and Linda Early '75 Taliaferro. This scholarship will provide funds annually to an outstanding undergraduate student scholar enrolled in the College of Education, with the appointment of a student as a Taliaferro Family Scholar subject to the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships and the following additional criteria. Specifically, to be eligible for this scholarship the student must be a single parent with responsibility for raising one or more minor children) of the student living in the student's household; the student must demonstrate financial need, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships; the student must be enrolled in a course of study within the College of Education that advances the student toward licensure as a teacher. Please note : -The first priority will be for students seeking licensure in early childhood education; -The second priority will be for students seeking licensure in elementary education; -The third priority will be for students seeking licensure in special education; and, -The fourth priority will be for students seeking licensure in secondary education. In the event that there may be no undergraduate student in the College of Education eligible for this scholarship in a particular year, then the scholarship may be awarded to a graduate student in the College of Education who otherwise meet the eligibility criteria. In the event that there may be no undergraduate or graduate students in the College of Education eligible for this scholarship in a particular year, then the scholarship may be awarded to a student in any of the Colleges within the University who otherwise meet the eligibility criteria; that is, the requirement that the student be engaged in a course of study that advances the student toward licensure as a teacher still would be applicable. In the event that there may be no students within the University who meet all the eligibility criteria for this scholarship in a particular year, then the scholarship may be awarded to a student in any of the Colleges within the University who meet the first two criteria noted above, regarding parental responsibilities and financial need; that is, the requirement that the student be engaged in a course of study that advances the student toward licensure as a teacher would be waived. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| The William King Charitable Trust Scholarship | Yes | 12/29/2025 | Associate Vice Provost for Diversity | An annual scholarship established by the William M. King Charitable Foundation to interest JMU students in the study of Africa in general and Ghana in particular. Recipients of the William M. King Scholarship must contribute to the diversity of the Ghana Study Abroad Programs. The scholarship may not be used to cover the initial non-refundable fee required for all participants. The scholarship is fully refunded to the JMU William M. King Foundation account, if the recipient withdraws from the program for any reason. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Institute of Certified Professional Managers Scholarship Endowment | Yes | 03/31/2025 | Business Management Department | An endowed scholarship established to award scholarships to management majors entering their senior year who are in satisfactory academic standing and demonstrate management potential The recipient shall be selected by the Management Department. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Centennial Scholars Program | Yes | 02/01/2025 | Centennial Scholars | *The Centennial Scholars Program provides financial assistance and a multi-level academic support network, to retain eligible under-represented students.* We believe that qualified and deserving students who are residents of Virginia, *PELL eligible and not able to finance the cost of attending college*, should have the opportunity to graduate from a higher-education institution. Through the program we provide students a holistic support system which includes academic support, peer mentoring, interaction with faculty mentors, cultural enrichment activities and career-oriented workshops throughout their undergraduate career. The program requires students to maintain a 3.0 GPA, perform community service and participate in study hall sessions, small group meetings with their mentor and other campus activities. *The financial aid package is in the form of grants that covers tuition and standard room and board rates including meals. Incoming freshmen receive financial assistance for a maximum of four years and incoming transfer students a maximum of two years.* Please check out our "website":https://www.jmu.edu/first-gen/centscholars/ for more information. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Changemaker Engagement Endowment for the Center for Multicultural Student Services | Yes | 12/01/2025 | Center for Multicultural Student Services | An endowed scholarship fund established by Traci A. Zimmerman (‘92, ‘94). Annual allocations from the endowment will provide scholarships for underrepresented students whose talents, skills, and abilities enable them to enrich the James Madison University community and who demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Funds will provide the opportunity for these students to have transformative academic enrichment experiences, including but not limited to study abroad. To be eligible, students must submit an application and explain in 500 words or less how the intended learning experience will enhance the student's ability to meet educational goals. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Director of the Center for Multicultural Student Services following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Walter W. Jackson, II Memorial Scholarship Endowment for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity-Active Member | Yes | 04/01/2025 | Center for Multicultural Student Services | An endowed scholarship established with an endeavor created by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. The annual allocation from the endowment will be split evenly to provide two scholarships each year. To qualify for the first priority scholarship, the student must: • Be an active member of the Xi Delta Chapter, in good standing, • Be enrolled full-time, • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, and • Demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. In addition, all applicants must provide an essay of 250 words or less answering the question “What would you do to make our society a better place to live?†In the event that a scholarship is not awarded to one of the two designated groups, the scholarship may be awarded to a student who is an active member of a socially conscience and community service-oriented group, a member of a “Divine Nine†organization, or a student who has a family member (e.g., grandparent, parent, or sibling) that is affiliated with the same organizations. A step parent or half-sibling is sufficient to satisfy the requirements. Documentation supporting the association/membership is required. Should Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. no longer be a recognized organization at JMU, then secondary preference will be given to students who are active members of the “Divine Nine†organizations in good standing with a minimum 2.0 GPA or another prospective incoming first-year student who meets the remaining criteria above. The following are examples of socially conscience and community service oriented groups: a) National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), (1909); b) The National Urban League, (1910); c) Jack and Jill of America, Inc., (1930); d) The Links Inc., (1946); e) 100 Black Men of America, (1963); f) National Action Network, (1991); g) 5000 Role Model of Excellence, (1993); h) Rainbow Push Coalition, (1996); i) Michelle in Training, (2013); or j) My Brother's Keeper Alliance, (2014). The “Divine Nine†historically black Fraternities and Sororities: k) Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., (1906); l) Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., (1908); m) Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., (1911); n) Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., (1911); o) Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., (1913); p) Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., (1914); q) Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., (1920); r) Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., (1922); or s) Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., (1963) Recipients of the scholarship will be named Walter W. Jackson, II / Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Scholars. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Director of the Center for Multicultural Student Services following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Walter W. Jackson, II Memorial Scholarship Endowment for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity-Incoming First Year Student | Yes | 04/01/2025 | Center for Multicultural Student Services | An endowed scholarship established with an endeavor created by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. The annual allocation from the endowment will be split evenly to provide two scholarships each year. To qualify for the second priority scholarship, the student must: • Be a prospective incoming first-year student, • Be enrolled full-time, • Demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, and • Have a personal association/membership with a socially conscience and community service oriented group or the “Divine Nine†(as identified in the addendum to the amendment); or have a family member (e.g., grandparent, parent, or sibling) that is affiliated with the same organizations. A step parent or half-sibling is sufficient to satisfy the requirements. Documentation supporting the association/membership is required. • Transfer and graduate students do not qualify. In addition, all applicants must provide an essay of 250 words or less answering the question “What would you do to make our society a better place to live?†In the event that a scholarship is not awarded to one of the two designated groups, the scholarship may be awarded to a student who is an active member of a socially conscience and community service-oriented group, a member of a “Divine Nine†organization, or a student who has a family member (e.g., grandparent, parent, or sibling) that is affiliated with the same organizations. A step parent or half-sibling is sufficient to satisfy the requirements. Documentation supporting the association/membership is required. The following are examples of socially conscience and community service oriented groups: a) National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), (1909); b) The National Urban League, (1910); c) Jack and Jill of America, Inc., (1930); d) The Links Inc., (1946); e) 100 Black Men of America, (1963); f) National Action Network, (1991); g) 5000 Role Model of Excellence, (1993); h) Rainbow Push Coalition, (1996); i) Michelle in Training, (2013); or j) My Brother's Keeper Alliance, (2014). The “Divine Nine†historically black Fraternities and Sororities: k) Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., (1906); l) Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., (1908); m) Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., (1911); n) Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., (1911); o) Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., (1913); p) Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., (1914); q) Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., (1920); r) Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., (1922); or s) Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., (1963) Recipients of the scholarship will be named Walter W. Jackson, II / Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Scholars. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Director of the Center for Multicultural Student Services following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Deborah Warnaar and Brian F. Bauer Chemistry Scholarship | Yes | 03/31/2025 | Chemistry & Biochemistry Department | An annual scholarship established by Deborah L. Warnaar and Brian F. Bauer, honoring Dr. Warnaar's retirement from twenty-five years of teaching Chemistry at James Madison University. This scholarship will be awarded to one or more current and/or incoming freshmen who are majoring in Chemistry or Biophysical Chemistry and demonstrate adversity or a life changing event. All applicants must submit an essay of 500-700 words describing the adversity or life changing event that they are experiencing. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Academic Unit Head of the Chemistry Department, in consultation with the Chemistry Faculty, and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Michael L. Allain Scholarship Endowment in Classical Studies | Yes | 05/01/2025 | Classical Studies Program | An endowed scholarship established by Prof. Violet Allain and Anastasia Allain in honor of Prof. Michael L. Allain. This scholarship will provide financial resources annually to undergraduate students pursuing a minor in Classical Studies. Each year, one student is appointed to receive this scholarship. Recipients must demonstrate, as a first priority, an outstanding record of academic achievement in the pursuit of a minor in Classical Studies. Financial need is not mandatory and can be waived. The selection of Michael L. Allain Classical Studies Scholars will be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the coordinator for the minor in Classical Studies program, in consultation with the Dean for the College of Arts & Letters. The award can be split equally between two or more recipients based on the selection committee's recommendation. Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of a student to receive this scholarship will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| College of Arts and Letters Opportunity Scholarship | Yes | 12/01/2025 | College of Arts and Letters | The Opportunity Scholarship provides awards up to $5,000 to support study abroad/study away, research travel, internships, and other opportunities that advance students' academic and professional goals. The scholarship can fund travel expenses (flights, mileage), program fees, housing, and other costs associated with participating in the proposed opportunity. Applicants will need to complete the Budget Form found on "CAL's scholarship website":https://www.jmu.edu/cal/students/scholarships.shtml Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Alexander B. Berry Jr./Parrish Memorial Endowed Scholarship | Yes | 03/31/2025 | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established April 5, 1989 honoring Alexander B. Berry, Jr. and Linwood G. Parrish, to give support to those students who could not attend college without financial assistance. Recipients shall be rising sophomores or higher, shall have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 and shall be majoring in any College of Business program. They shall have demonstrated leadership and citizenship capabilities. Choice of recipients shall be based initially on financial need and secondly on recommendation of faculty and friends of the College of Business. Recipients shall be chosen by a committee appointed by the Dean of the College of Business. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Charles Skeens ('79, '80) Endowment for Scholarships in Business | Yes | 03/31/2025 | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established by Charles Skeens. This scholarship shall provide financial resources on an annual basis to support scholarships for students in the College of Business who demonstrate a commitment to a career in business. The selection of a student as a Charles Skeens Scholar will be based on a review of what the student has done and is doing to prepare for a career in business - and, this selection process will be administered in a manner determined at the discretion of the Dean for The College of Business, in collaboration with the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of Charles Skeens Scholars shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Donovan Family Scholarship for Academic and Leadership Excellence in the College of Business | Yes | 03/31/2025 | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established by John and Mary Donovan. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must be an incoming freshman who demonstrates an intention to pursue a major in the College of Business. Once a student is named a Donovan Scholar, this scholarship may be renewed for up to three consecutive years if the recipient remains a student within the College of Business and maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher. If either stipulation is not met, a new recipient will be selected. Selection of recipients will be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the Dean for the College of Business, based on the following criteria. Recipients must: - Be in-state students - Have a cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 3.5 or higher and rank in the top 25% of their graduating high school class - Demonstrate quality extracurricular experience and service in areas including, but not limited to: clubs, community service organizations and activities, or athletics - Enroll in general Business Administration courses leading to admission to the College of Business. Financial need is not a consideration in the selection of a Donovan Scholar. Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of Donovan Scholars shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Elizabeth and Melvin Eldridge Scholarship | Yes | 03/31/2025 | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established by Carol Eldridge and William B. Eubank. Recipients shall have a minimum grade point average of 2.5, shall be rising seniors and shall have a major in any College of Business program. Demonstrate leadership and citizenship capabilities. Recipients shall be chosen by a committee appointed by the Dean of the College of Business. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Jacqueline V. McGhee Memorial Scholarship | Yes | 03/31/2025 | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established by Fredric I. McGhee, in memory of his wife, Jacqueline V. McGhee, in recognition of her commitment to the education of their four children, all of whom graduated from James Madison University. This scholarship is intended to benefit a rising senior studying within the JMU College of Business. The student must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25. The student must demonstrate both outstanding leadership ability and dedication to service. The Dean of the College of Business will select the recipient upon the recommendation of the faculty of the College of Business. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| John Howard Connor Endowed Scholarship in the College of Business | Yes | 03/31/2025 | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established by John H. Connor ('85) in honor of his father, John Howard Connor. To be eligible, a student must be a rising junior (preferably one who has indicated a desire to pursue a course of study in Marketing) and have financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The Connor Scholarship may be renewed for one year provided the recipient is in good standing with the College of Business. The Donor's intent is to assist students who have demonstrated an understanding of the perseverance and sacrifice that their ultimate success is likely to require. Recipients will be selected in a manner determined at the discretion of the Dean for the College of Business. Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of students to receive the John Howard Connor Scholarship will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Kay Family Endowed Scholarship in the College of Business | Yes | 03/31/2025 | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established by David S. Kay ('89) & Margaret A. Fisher-Kay. This scholarship will provide financial resources annually to one outstanding rising Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior Student. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must (a) be a declared business major and if a rising Junior or Senior must be accepted into the College of Business and in good standing, (b) have demonstrated highest financial need, and (c) demonstrate a commitment to community service. The same student may receive this scholarship throughout their time at JMU as long as they remain in good standing with the College of Business. The donors further direct that if more than one student meets the above criteria, then the Donors' preferences are the scholarship be awarded in a manner determined at the discretion of the Dean for the College of Business. Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of a student to receive this scholarship shall follow the university's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Madison Business Scholarship Endowment | Yes | 03/31/2025 | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established with a philanthropic gift by Jason M. Minton '03, James D. Bonnell '02, Michael J. Marcantonio '03, Michael Lentine '03, David M. Krause '03, James M. McDonald '02 and Jonathan D. McWhinney '02 , known here as the Madison Business Scholarship Group; the Madison Business Scholarship Endowment will provide funds annually to one (or more) outstanding undergraduate student scholar(s). The appointment of a student as a Madison Business Group Scholar shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships and the criteria set forth below. The manner of administration for the scholarship selection process shall be at the discretion of the Dean for the College of Business; and, this selection process shall be guided by the following criteria. Specifically, candidates for this scholarship must: Have a minimum of a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average at the time their candidacy for this scholarship is under consideration; Demonstrates financial need - determined by the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships; Demonstrate exceptional moral character and a well-rounded personality - evidenced by active involvement within the James Madison University community and the community generally. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Michael Matthew Brown Memorial Scholarship | Yes | 03/31/2025 | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established in memory of Michael Brown, who died Jan. 3, 1992. This scholarship is non-renewable. Recipients shall have a major in the College of Business; must demonstrate financial need; 3.25 GPA or above; and be involved in extracurricular activities. The scholarship will be awarded each year and is non-renewable. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Norm Kuhl Memorial Scholarship | Yes | 03/31/2025 | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established by The Adolph Coors Brewery - Shenandoah in memory of Norm Kuhl, former plant manager for The Coors Brewery Shenandoah, who exceeded in life despite significant hardships. This scholarship is intended to benefit a College of Business student who has need or has experienced a hardship. If at any time the student recipient fails to meet the requirements or when the student graduates, a new student will be selected based on the established criteria. The scholarship recipient will be selected by the University Scholarship Committee upon recommendation of the College of Business. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| The Dr. Robert E. and Diane M. Holmes Endowed Scholarship for the College of Business | Yes | 03/31/2025 | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established in honor of Dr. Robert E. Holmes, who served as Dean of the College of Business from 1983 to 1995. This fund will provide an annual scholarship award for an incoming freshman student with a declared business major. The recipient must have demonstrated financial need. The award recipient, while in high school, must carry a minimum academic performance level of B, along with demonstrated service and leadership throughout his or her high school career. The recipient shall be selected by a committee appointed and chaired by the Dean of the College of Business. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Thomas Masterson Memorial Scholarship Endowment | Yes | 04/22/2025 | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established by Richard J. Masterson ('82) (the "Donor") in honor of his father, Thomas Masterson, who throughout his life and career, led by good example with ethical behavior in business. These choices included choosing family over career. Three of his children, Elizabeth Beahm ('75), Richard ('82) and Carolyn ('93), graduated from James Madison University. The Thomas Masterson Memorial Scholarship Endowment will provide funds annually to one full-time College of Business student who has completed COB 300-Integrated Functional Systems. Dependent on the amount of available annual expendable funds, the Donor desires that the Masterson Memorial Scholarship provide an award equal to in-state tuition (not to include room and board, textbooks or incidental expenses). As part of the scholarship application process, each applicant is required to write an essay based on a topic chosen by the Dean of the College of Business. This is not intended to be a contest but will be taken into consideration when awarding the scholarship. The selection of Thomas Masterson Memorial Scholars will be made at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Business and will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Zane D. Showker Business Scholarship | Yes | 03/31/2025 | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established to benefit a JMU student in the College of Business. The recipient must have and maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average. The recipient to be selected is to be a Junior or Senior who has shown an aptitude for business and has displayed outstanding leadership within the College of Business. The student will continue to receive this scholarship as long as he/she remains an active, full time student at JMU within the College of Business and continues to meet the scholarship requirements. If at any time the student recipient fails to meet the requirements or when the student graduates, a new student will be selected based on the established criteria. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Carolyn Morrison Chapman '61 Memorial Scholarship Endowment for the College of Education | Yes | 04/01/2025 | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by J. French Chapman in loving memory of his wife, Carolyn Chapman. Mr. Chapman notes, "No one got more from their time at Madison than my belated wife". Every year this endowment will provide financial resources for a scholarship to be presented to one outstanding student in the College of Education, without regard to the student's particular year of study, from incoming freshmen to rising post graduate students. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must (a) be a declared education major and be in good standing with the university, (b) demonstrate financial need, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships; and, (c) demonstrate a commitment to community service. Please note that if a student under consideration for this scholarship is an incoming freshman, then the scholar selection process will review the student's demonstrated engagement in community service as a high school student. In all cases, once a student is appointed a Carolyn Morrison Chapman '61 Scholar, the scholarship may be renewed for up to four academic years beyond the first year of study, provided that the student continues to meet the above-described criteria and remains a full-time student. The Donor directs that the annual appointment of the Carolyn Morrison Chapman '61Scholar shall be determined by a committee review. The committee shall consist of the Dean for the College of Education and the Associate Deans in the College of Education. In the event that a need may arise at any time in the future for this committee review process to change, for whatever reason, the Dean for the College of Education may act with sole discretion to modify the committee review process so as to ensure that the Donor's intentions and selection criteria are otherwise preserved and fulfilled. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Honeywell Family Scholarship Endowment in the College of Education | Yes | 05/22/2025 | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by Donna Honeywell ('71). This endowment will provide an annual scholarship to a student enrolled in a teacher licensure program whose major is Special Education or Elementary Education. To be a Honeywell Scholar, the recipient must also: - Be in their senior year or master's program - Be recommended from their program area of study - Provide reference letters from persons who can attest to their demonstrated teaching potential - Have a 3.25 GPA within College of Education Coursework Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Jenny Ryder Plum ('01) Rural Educator Scholarship Endowment | Yes | 04/01/2025 | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by Brian K. Plum (M '03). Through this scholarship, the Donor intends to provide financial resources annually to one undergraduate sophomore enrolled in a teacher licensure program, with a GPA of at least 3.0, who demonstrates financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Preference will be given to students planning to teach in a rural county or city in Virginia, with a population of less than 100,000, per the most recent official determination by the U.S. Census Bureau. First year applicants will be asked where they anticipate teaching upon completion of their degree. The scholarship is renewable for three years as long as the recipient remains enrolled in the program, continues to demonstrate financial need, and remains in good academic standing. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Education, or designee, following the University's guidelines for awarding scholarships. As the endowment grows, whether by gifts or appreciation, additional recipients may be prudently added (up to four students - sophomore, junior, senior, and graduate student) as long as individual awards of approximately two thousand dollars each can be made and renewed. At such time when the endowment can support multiple students, the endowment allocation will be split evenly among the students who are receiving the scholarship. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| John and Jeri Gallagher Scholarship Endowment in the College of Education | Yes | 05/01/2025 | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by John J. ('83) and Judith L. H. ('87) Gallagher to honor the Donors' parents and to inspire future teachers in the College of Education. Through this scholarship, the Donors intend to provide financial resources to an incoming freshman covering up to in-state tuition and fees. Scholarship recipients must major in any one of the many concentrations in the College of Education and will be required to submit an essay to qualify for consideration. The scholarship will be renewable for up to three years provided the student remains an Education major and maintains a GPA of 3.25. The selection of the Gallagher Scholar will follow the College of Education scholarship selection process at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Education and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Preference will be made for a student with financial need. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Margaret Holland Scholarship Endowment Fund | Yes | 05/15/2025 | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established with a gift from the Estate of Margaret A. Holland, an alumna of the Madison College Class of 1949. This endowment provide scholarships to students in the College of Education at James Madison University who have demonstrated high moral character, significant academic performance and a demonstrated financial need. In addition and under no circumstances will any of the income derived from this scholarship bequest be utilized on behalf of a student who, having been enrolled at James Madison University, has not maintained for the preceding semester a grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Paula K. Frazier Scholarship Endowment in Elementary Education | Yes | 04/01/2025 | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by the R. B. Frazier Family for students who are preparing for careers as teachers at the Elementary Education level. This scholarship will provide financial resources annually to assist one (or more) student(s) who are pursuing an academic course of study leading to a teaching career in Elementary Education. While students may be appointed as Paula K. Frazier Scholars either by demonstrating a need for financial assistance, as determined by the university's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships, or on the basis of their demonstrated academic merit, the donor directs that the successful candidate for this scholarship must demonstrate the following traits and attributes; specifically, the student must: - have the capacity to become an inspiring teacher in the field of elementary education; - be focused, goal-oriented, and a good planner; - have a passion for working with people – and, especially, children; - consistently show a 100 percent dedication in all that the student does; - embrace appropriate risk taking and appreciates the opportunity to learn from mistakes; - be a creative individual who typically is one who thinks ‘outside the box'; and, - be an individual dedicated to ‘good old-fashioned effort.' The appointment of students as Paula K. Frazier Scholars shall be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the Dean for the College of Education, mindful of the above criteria. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Peggy Hanna Brooks Burruss Endowment | Yes | 04/01/2025 | College of Education | An endowed teaching scholarship established in honor of Peggy Hanna Brooks Burruss. The scholarship is intended for a student seeking a career in the field of teaching. Preference shall be given to a student who is the child of a teacher, or whose parents are teachers. The recipient should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and must have demonstrated financial need. The recipient will receive this scholarship at the beginning of his or her junior year and will continue annually until the student finishes his or her undergraduate degree. The scholarship will support one student until graduation at which time another recipient will be chosen. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| R. Faye Pleasants (‘66) Scholarship Endowment in the College of Education | Yes | 04/01/2025 | College of Education | "An endowed scholarship established by R. Faye Pleasants (‘66). To be named a Pleasants Scholar, recipients must: - demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, - be a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia with preference to a student from Southwest Virginia and a first-generation college student, - be a full-time student and enrolled in the Elementary Education PK-6 teacher licensure program in the College of Education, - have a minimum GPA of 3.0 with preference given to student with a 3.3 GPA or higher, and - submit an essay (one or two paragraphs) describing activities, influences, leadership experiences etc. and how that influenced the student to pursue the teaching profession. Scholarships are renewable as long as the student continues to meet the criteria and will be awarded at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Education following the University's guidelines for awarding of scholarships. When the endowment market value reaches $100,000, two scholarships may be awarded with the annual endowment allocation split evenly between the two recipients. As the endowment grows, additional students may be added over time at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Education." Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Study Away/Study Abroad Endowment in the College of Education | Yes | 12/01/2025 | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by a donor who wishes to remain anonymous at this time. The purpose of this gift is to establish the Study Away/Study Abroad Endowment in the College of Education. The endowment will provide financial resources annually for a student participating in a College of Education Study Away/Study Abroad Program. The scholarship will be awarded to one full-time student enrolled in a teacher licensure program who is a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Recipients will be selected at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Education, or designee, following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| CISE Study Abroad Scholarship Endowment | Yes | 12/01/2025 | College of Integrated Science and Engineering | An endowed scholarship established by Amy L. and Paul B. Goodal. The endowment will provide financial resources annually for students meeting the following criteria: - Declared a major in the College of Integrated Science and Engineering - Plans to participate in a Study Abroad Program - Demonstrated financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The Donors intend for awards to be made with a preference given to in-state, first-generation students, as well as students participating in a Study Abroad Program with a strong sustainability component. The selection of recipients will be made in a manner determined by the Dean of the College of Integrated Science and Engineering in partnership with CISE Faculty. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Elizabeth F. Walton Memorial Scholarship Endowment in the Intelligence Analysis Program | Yes | 02/15/2025 | College of Integrated Science and Engineering | An endowed scholarship established by Timothy R. Walton to honor the memory of Dr. Walton's wife, Elizabeth Walton. The scholarship is designed to reduce the financial concerns of those who have the potential to follow in her footsteps. Through this fund, the Donor intends to provide the financial resources annually for students meeting the following criteria: - Student must be enrolled in the Intelligence Analysis Program and demonstrate a desire to have a career in intelligence analysis. - Student must write an essay explaining their desire for a career in intelligence analysis. - Student must maintain at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA. - Student must demonstrate *financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Preference will be given to a student from an underrepresented population within the Intelligence Analysis Program. The recipient will be a rising Junior and the scholarship is automatically renewed the student's Senior year as long as the criteria continues to be met. (Additional funding will provide the financial resources annually in years 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 for two scholarship recipients, a junior and a senior who meet the criteria set forth in the original agreement). Walton Scholarship awards will be made at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Integrated Science and Engineering, in consultation with the College of Integrated Science and Engineering faculty. Beyond these criteria, the selection of the scholarship recipients will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. *Financial need will be determined at the time of the selection process and not at the time of disbursement. If the student demonstrates financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at the time of selection, then the student will be deemed to have met the financial need criteria. No further review of financial need is required. The student will qualify for automatic renewal in the senior year without regard to financial need as long as the other criteria continues to be met. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Rising Stars Endowment in the Arts supporting Undergraduate Professional Development in the College of Visual and Performing Arts | Yes | 05/01/2025 | College of Visual and Performing Arts | An endowed scholarship established by The Charles Daniel Curtis, Jr. ('82) Family. This scholarship will provide funds annually to support undergraduate students who engage in pre-professional performances, exhibits or research outside of JMU and may be used to support student attendance at a national/international forum, conference or competition. As to the selection of students as Rising Stars Scholars, the appointments shall be made each year by the Dean and Associate Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts in consultation with the Directors of the three Schools within the College. The Donors' only specific criteria is that students considered for this award shall have demonstrated academic excellence and a competitive drive to develop professional experience (as reflected in recommendations provided by faculty members on behalf of candidates). Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Robin McKay Memorial Scholarship | Yes | 04/01/2025 | Communication Sciences and Disorders | An endowed scholarship established February 26, 1988 by family and friends in memory of Robin McKay who died in South America. The Robin C. McKay Memorial Scholarship should be awarded solely to an undergraduate student in the Communication Sciences & Disorders program who is studying speech pathology. The recipient should be one who is well-rounded and academically proficient with a minimum GPA of 3.25 in his or her major coursework. The recipient must meet all University and department criteria for receipt of the scholarship. The scholarship may be renewed for each subsequent year of the student's undergraduate study provided the aforementioned requirements are met. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Daisy Hancock Byrd ‘80 and Thomas R. Byrd Community Fellows Scholarship Endowment in the Center for Service Learning | Yes | 04/01/2025 | Community Engagement and Volunteer Center (CEVC) | An endowed scholarship established by Daisy Hancock Byrd ‘80 and Thomas R. Byrd. This scholarship will be administered by the JMU Center for Service Learning (CS-L) within its Madison Community Fellows Program, an initiative that strategically places Madison Community Fellows in community agencies selected on the basis of their need for a bright, motivated student, as well as the agencies' capacity to provide a meaningful learning experience for each student. . It is expected that the scholarship recipients will benefit from structured opportunities to reflect upon and share their experiences with CS-L leadership and other Madison Community Fellows. Recipients will be selected through a process approved by the Director of the Center for Community Service Learning. Please learn more information about "Madison Community Scholars":https://www.jmu.edu/csl/about/cslstudentstaff.shtml under the CS-L Paid Leadership Opportunities section. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Kahil Family Scholarship Fund | Yes | 04/01/2025 | Community Engagement and Volunteer Center (CEVC) | An annual scholarship established by Ali B. Kahil. To be considered for the scholarship, the student must be an undergraduate in academic good standing and submit a 500-word essay describing an experience overcoming adversity or lived displacement. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship will be awarded to no more than one student per year. The scholarship is renewable, subject to the availability of funds, as long as the recipient remains an undergraduate in academic good standing. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Director of the Community Engagement and Volunteer Center, in consultation with the Center's scholarship selection committee, following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Penny Henley ('66) and Bill George Scholarship Endowment | Yes | 04/01/2025 | Community Engagement and Volunteer Center (CEVC) | An endowed scholarship established with a gift from Penny and Bill George. This scholarship will provide funds annually to an outstanding undergraduate student scholar enrolled at James Madison University who demonstrates a need for financial assistance, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. To be eligible for the Penny '66 and Bill George Scholarship, a student must, at the time of application/nomination for this scholarship, demonstrate that the student is: * An undergraduate student. * Virginia resident. * Active in community service; documentation regarding community service experiences should accompany the application/nomination. Please learn more information about "Madison Community Scholars":https://www.jmu.edu/csl/about/cslstudentstaff.shtml under the CS-L Paid Leadership Opportunities section. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Thomas Family Community Service Leadership Scholarship Endowment | Yes | 04/01/2025 | Community Engagement and Volunteer Center (CEVC) | An endowed scholarship established by David S. ('93) and Becky D. ('93) Thomas with a gift in support of the Unleashed Campaign and the goals of Renewing Civil Society and Opening Our Doors. This scholarship will be a Madison Community Scholars award and will provide financial resources annually for at least one student using the following criteria: - Student must be a junior or senior to receive this award. - Student may reapply for the award if they received it as a junior. - Student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. - Student must submit an essay demonstrating his/her interest in community service (750 word maximum). The determination of the Thomas Family Community Scholar will be made annually by the Director of Community Service-Learning in consultation with the VP of Student Affairs. Please learn more information about "Madison Community Scholars":https://www.jmu.edu/csl/serve/madison-scholars.shtml on our website. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Rebecca and Carey ('81) Cole Computer Information Systems Scholarship Endowment | Yes | 03/01/2025 | Computer Information Systems & Business Analytics | An endowed scholarship established with an endeavor by the Department of Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics and funded with gifts from Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics Advisory Board, previous Computer Information Systems Study Abroad alumni, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends of the Department. To qualify as a recipient, the student must be a Junior or Senior, majoring or minoring in Computer Information Systems, with at least 30 completed credits at the University. The student must maintain a GPA of 3.0. Potential recipients must submit a short essay (500-700 words) stating their interest in studying abroad and their need for the scholarship. Preference will be given to a student with demonstrated financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Awards will be made at the discretion of the Academic Unit Head for the Department of Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics and will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Second Century Scholarship | Yes | 01/01/2025 | Cross Discipline - CSM & CISE | The James Madison University *Second Century Scholarship* provides financial support to exemplary students entering fields in the domain of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). This highly competitive *four-year scholarship* is open to incoming freshmen students enrolling in a designated STEM major. This scholarship reflects JMU's commitment to supporting students who are serious about using STEM to make a difference in the world. The Second Century Scholarship is valued at *in-state tuition and fees and continues for a maximum of four consecutive years*, pending continued exemplary academic performance. Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the Second Century Scholarship: • GPA of 3.75 out of 4 (4.68 out of 5, 5.62 out of 6, or 94 out of 100 point scales) or higher. Performance in science, technology and mathematics courses will receive additional consideration • Demonstrated interest and commitment to study in a STEM area • Declaration of a major in a designated College of Science & Mathematics or College of Integrated Science & Engineering program; these majors include: Biology, Biophysical Chemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Science, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Information Technology, Intelligence Analysis, Integrated Science and Technology, Mathematics, Physics/Astronomy, and Statistics. *Deadlines: Early Action Admission Applicants: January 1st Regular Decision Admission Applicants: TBD* Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Youth Justice Internship Program Scholarship | Yes | 04/15/2025 | CYJ | The Innovation Center for Youth Justice is offering scholarships to JMU students who have been selected to participate in the Summer 2023 Internship program. Funding will help with tuition, travel, housing, meals, and transportation. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Jerry and Esther Minskoff Scholarship Endowment in Special Education | Yes | 07/30/2025 | Department of Educational Foundations and Exceptionalities | An endowed scholarship established by Dr. Margaret M. ('80) Kyger and William B. Kyger, Jr. to recognize the significant role Dr. J. Gerald Minskoff and Dr. Esther H. Minskoff played in Dr. Margaret Kyger's life as mentors and for the support they provided while she was a student in the Special Education Master's Program. To be named a Minskoff Scholar, students must be enrolled full time with a GPA of 3.5 or higher, and be a rising senior in James Madison University's Bachelor's of Science in Special Education program in the College of Education. The recipient will have demonstrated excellence and high levels of dedication in the reading practicum during their junior year. Applicants must submit a one-page letter discussing lessons learned from the reading practicum and how they will incorporate these lessons as a special educator. The selection of students to receive this award will be made at the discretion of the program faculty for Special Education in conjunction with the Academic Unit Head for Educational Foundations and Exceptionalities Beyond the above criteria the appointment of students to receive this scholarship will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Madison Engineering Renaissance Scholarship Endowment in the Department of Engineering | Yes | 03/31/2025 | Department of Engineering | An endowed scholarship established by Lewis P. and Linda M. Nagel. A Renaissance Scholar demonstrates innate curiosity, embraces ambiguity, strives for excellence, acts professionally, is altruistic in actions, and has interests that transcend disciplines. To qualify as a Renaissance Scholar, the student recipient must be in good academic standing and majoring in Engineering, and embody the qualities outlined above. The selection of a Renaissance Scholar will be made in a manner determined by the Head of the Department of Engineering in consultation with the faculty of the Department of Engineering and the Dean of the College of Integrated Science and Engineering. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Peter G Jackson Scholarship Endowment | Yes | 03/31/2025 | Department of Engineering | An endowed scholarship established by the Jackson Family - specifically, Peter G. Jackson, Peter S. Jackson, Susan R. Jackson, Diane L. Fellenbaum, John D. Fellenbaum, Susan J. Reid, and Robert D. Reid. The Peter G. Jackson Scholarship is intended to honor and support outstanding undergraduate student scholars enrolled in the general engineering program at James Madison University. The following additional criteria shall guide the selection of Jackson Family Scholars, if the student is being considered to receive the Peter G. Jackson Memorial Scholarship the student must demonstrate: A need for financial assistance, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships; A commitment to the discipline of engineering for their professional careers, as evidenced by, among other things, their enrollment in the university's Engineering program; A dedication to academic excellence, as evidenced by, among other things, a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) at the time of application for either scholarship; and, such a grade point average shall be maintained for as long as the student holds either scholarship; An engagement in community service, as evidenced by involvement in community service related activities and organizations in the local communities of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County or elsewhere and a capacity for leadership, as evidenced by, among other things, examples of leadership talent, skills, and experiences. Beyond the specific criteria for scholarship recipients described above, the appointment of a student as a Jackson Family Scholar shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Jonathan D. Davis ('81,'85) Scholarship Endowment | Yes | 03/04/2025 | Department of Graduate Psychology | An endowed scholarship established by Mr. & Mrs. Martin Davis in memory of Jonathan Davis. The scholarship will be awarded to students in the Graduate Psychology Program who: 1) must be full-time graduate students as defined by the Department of Graduate Psychology, 2) must be in good academic standing and 3) must have a primary interest in suicide, suicide prevention, and/or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The maximum individual award will be equivalent to nine hours of graduate tuition per semester for two semesters, or 18 total hours, and the determination of tuition rates will be based on a student's state residency (in-state or out-of-state). If the annual allocation from the endowment exceeds the maximum individual award, additional awards may be made with a minimum value of $3,000 and a maximum as determined above. It is the donors' desire that maximum awards be made when funds are available. Until the maximum award value is available, only one award will be made annually. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Bruce/Crawford/Morrison/Rummel Scholarship | Yes | 03/01/2025 | Department of Kinesiology | An endowed scholarship established by the JMU Faculty Women's Caucus to honor Dr. Patricia J. Bruce, Dr. Marilyn Crawford, Dr. Lonnie Leotus Morrison, and Dr. Rose Mary Rummel. The JMU Faculty Women's Caucus no longer exists in its original form and became the Madison Caucus for Gender Equality. This scholarship should be administered entirely by the Department of Kinesiology. The criteria of the scholarship requires the recipient must: - Demonstrate the potential to advance the cause of women and/or women's athletics in the future - Be a rising senior, current senior or graduate student(s), with a preference to Kinesiology students - Embody the spirit and the goals of the women for whom it is named - Demonstrate significant academic success and involvement in extracurricular activities - Demonstrate the potential to make significant contributions to the discipline of Kinesiology or a sports-related field - Include a resume, statement of professional goals and philosophy, and a letter of recommendation from a faculty advisor or coach. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Dr. William W. Thomas Memorial Scholarship in Religion | Yes | 03/01/2025 | Department of Philosophy and Religion | An annual scholarship established by Timothy Johnson ('96). This scholarship will be awarded annually at the discretion of the Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religion. To qualify as a Thomas Scholar, the recipient must be a junior or senior who has demonstrated financial need and intends to enter seminary or divinity school upon graduation. Beyond these criteria, the appointment of students to receive these scholarships will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Warren W. Hobbie Estate Scholarship | Yes | 03/06/2025 | Department of Philosophy and Religion | An endowed scholarship established with a grant from the Warren W. Hobbie estate to award a scholarship with preference given to students planning to serve their fellow man through organized religion. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Howard M. and Jane S. Wilhelm Scholarship | Yes | 05/06/2025 | Economics Department | An endowed scholarship established May 9, 1989 to be used during the recipient's senior year. Recipients shall be economics majors in their junior year, with an above average GPA. Recipients shall have demonstrated leadership skills in campus activities and have the potential for graduate study in economics. Recipients shall be recommended by the economics faculty to the Financial Aid office. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Sara C. Yakovac Memorial Scholarship Fund | Yes | 05/06/2025 | Economics Department | An endowed scholarship established with a gift by Major General and Mrs. Joseph L. Yakovac in memory of Sara C. Yakovac. It is intended that this scholarship will benefit a JMU Student who merits the following criteria: Outstanding academic achievement, coupled with leadership and/or active participation to the maximum of his/her ability, within the Economics Program, other University related activities, or community services during college tenure. This scholarship is intended for sophomores, juniors, or seniors. If at any time the student recipient fails to meet the requirements or when the student graduates, a new student will be selected based on the established criteria. The scholarship recipient will be selected by the JMU Faculty of the Economics Program within the College of Business. If James Madison University does not enroll any student meeting the above criteria, this Fund may be used to assist any JMU student. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Jean Wampler Cash Scholarship Endowment | Yes | 04/01/2025 | English Department | An endowed scholarship established by Jean Wampler Cash. This scholarship will provide financial resources annually to one or more outstanding undergraduate junior or senior scholars who demonstrate exceptional achievement in the study of Southern Literature. JMU's Department of English will make the selection of a qualified student. Beyond this criterion, the appointment of a student as a Jean Wampler Cash Award Scholar shall follow the University's guidelines for awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Taschek Family Scholarship Endowment in English | Yes | 03/31/2025 | English Department | An endowed scholarship established by John W. ('86) and Lynda Taschek. This endowment will provide resources annually to a full-time undergraduate student who is an English major with a 3.3 GPA in this major and overall good academic standing. Students may apply or be nominated by faculty for selection. At the time of application or nomination for this scholarship, the student must have completed at least three English courses at James Madison University. Eligible students may be considered to receive the scholarship more than one time. The scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the Academic Unit Head of English, in collaboration with the English Department Awards Committee and in consultation with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, and will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Finance Pay-It-Forward Scholarship Endowment | Yes | 02/25/2025 | Finance and Business Law Department | An endowed scholarship established by an endeavor created by the Department of Finance and Business Law and funded with gifts from the College of Business Finance Executive Advisory Council members, faculty & staff, alumni, parents, and friends of the Department of Finance and Business Law. This endowed scholarship will empower the department to recruit and retain highly qualified students. To qualify as a recipient, students must be a sophomore or junior Finance or Quantitative Finance major. Scholarship recipients should demonstrate excellence in and outside of the classroom. Multiple scholarships can be awarded with a preference that awards be for no less than $1,000 per recipient, subject to the availability of sufficient funds to support at least one scholarship at this level. Awards will be made at the discretion of the Academic Unit Head for the Department of Finance and Business Law and will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Agness S. Dingledine Memorial Scholarship | Yes | 06/01/2025 | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established in memory of Agness S. Dingledine to provide an annual scholarship to a deserving undergraduate student selected by the Office of Financial Aid. This scholarship is intended to benefit a JMU junior or senior with an overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0. Also, the recipient must be a JMU legacy (either mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, sister, or brother must be an alumnus of JMU or Madison College) or a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The recipient should also exhibit strong leadership qualities and have a desire to enter a profession that directly serves others. All scholarship applicants must complete an essay answering the following questions: a) What are your goals in life? b) How has your character, experiences, leadership roles, and activities prepared you for attaining your goals? c) Agness Dingledine, known affectionately as "Mama Ding", dedicated her life to serving others. How do you plan to serve others in your lifetime? d) What would it mean to you to be the recipient of the Agness S. Dingledine Scholarship? Any applications received without the questions answered will not be considered in the final selection. JMU Financial Aid Office will administer this scholarship. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Andrew Meadows Righter '85 & Lisa Marie Righter'85 Scholarship Endowment | Yes | 06/01/2025 | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established Andrew Meadows Righter '85 and Lisa Marie Righter '85 to support a merit-based scholarship. Funds will be provided annually to an outstanding undergraduate student in their sophomore, junior or senior year of study who meets the following selection criteria: (1) demonstrate a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), (2) demonstrate financial need, as determined by the university's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. Preference will be given to students who have experienced a personal challenge during their college career, such as a parent or guardian losing a job or a student losing a parent or guardian. Once appointed as a Righter Scholar, a student must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average to remain eligible for this scholarship. This scholarship may be renewed – and, therefore, a student may receive the Righter Scholarship for as many as three academic years, including the first year in which it is received. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Botetourt-Roanoke Valley Scholarship Endowment | Yes | 06/01/2025 | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Susan S. Wilson & Bernard F. Odasz to support a scholarship for one or more undergraduate students from the Botetourt – Roanoke Valley area of Virginia. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must demonstrate a record of quality leadership, as evidenced by active volunteer engagement, and such activities as religious, civic, government, and business endeavors (but, not including athletic-related activities). A demonstration of financial need shall not be required. Preferences shall guide the scholar selection process: First, students who are, or have been, members of the Church of the Transfiguration in Fincastle, Virginia; second, students who are residents of Botetourt County; third, students who are resident of the Greater Roanoke Valley (which includes the County and City of Roanoke and the surrounding environs); and fourth, students who are graduates of a Junior Achievement program. Further, the Donors desire that consideration be given to non-traditional and transfer students during the scholar selection process. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Cecil D. Bradfield Scholarship in Sociology | Yes | 09/01/2025 | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Dr. Cecil D. Bradfield to benefit JMU students pursuing majors in Sociology. This scholarship shall be awarded to a full-time JMU student who meets the following criteria: ·Rising sophomore, junior or senior, with a GPA of at least 3.0, who is majoring in sociology or social work. ·Demonstrates Need as determined by filing the Free Financial Aid Form by March of the enrolling year. ·Demonstrates commitment to community service and advocacy for the underprivileged. The recipient will be chosen by a committee consisting of members of the sociology department. The scholarship will be administered by the Office of Financial Aid upon the recommendation of the committees of the Sociology and Anthropology Department. The scholarship shall be awarded to a student in Sociology in even years, beginning in 2002. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Craig Blass Memorial Scholarship | Yes | 06/01/2025 | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Geoffrey Black, Timothy Miller, Andrew Norton, William Roche and Jason Sfaelos in memory of Craig Blass, JMU Class of 1996, whose life was lost in the attack on the World Trade Center, September 11, 2001. This scholarship will benefit a JMU student who merits the following criteria: Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.8, and be an active member in good standing of Theta Chi Fraternity (preferred) or another Greek organization: Preferences include that the student be from New York, a business major and can show involvement in intramural, club or other sports. The Director of Scholarships will select the scholarship recipient. If James Madison University does not enroll any student meeting the above criteria, this fund may be used to assist any JMU student. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Dr. John W. Wayland Scholarship Endowment | Yes | 06/01/2025 | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Elizabeth Rose Wayland Seaver (‘58) and Charles W. Seaver in memory of her grandfather, Dr. John W. Wayland, to support a scholarship for recipients who must meet the following criteria: -Be a native of the Commonwealth of Virginia in good standing with the university -Be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled in their 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th year at James Madison University -Demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships Once a student is named a Wayland Scholar, this scholarship may be renewed for up to three consecutive years provided that the recipient fulfills the criteria outlined above. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Jack Merkel Williams Memorial Scholarship Endowment | Yes | 03/15/2025 | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Julia M. Merkel ('92) and Michael A. Williams to honor the memory of their son, Jack Merkel Williams, to support a scholarship that will benefit one or more graduates of Broadway High School in Rockingham County, Virginia who are either incoming freshman or transfer students. The award may be used for educational expenses such as, but not limited to, books, equipment, tuition & fees and room & board. To be named a Jack Merkel Williams Scholar, recipients must demonstrate a balance of academic credentials and enthusiastic participation in school and community activities with preference given to members of the debate team. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Jennifer Funai Campfield ('91, '02) and David S. Campfield ('84) Scholarship Endowment | Yes | 03/15/2025 | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Jennifer Funai Campfield ('91, '02) and David S. Campfield ('84). Campfield Scholarship recipients must demonstrate financial need as determined by the university's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Each year, first preference for the scholarship award will be given to James Madison University students who attended A. R. Ware Elementary School, Thomas Dixon Elementary School or Bessie Weller Elementary School in Staunton, Virginia. If a student attended one of these elementary schools, the scholarship may be renewed for up to four consecutive years, as long as the recipient demonstrates financial need and remains in good standing with the university. If there is not a student from the above mentioned elementary schools in a given year, the award may be given to a student who graduated from Staunton High School (formerly Robert E. Lee High School) in Staunton, Virginia, in which case the award would be non-renewable unless the university is unable to identify a qualified student from the above designated elementary schools in the subsequent year(s). The appointment of a student as a Campfield Scholar shall be made by the university's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and shall follow the university's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| K/STEM Scholarship Fund | Yes | 04/01/2025 | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An annual scholarship established by Rusty Shepard ('86). The K/STEM Scholarship Fund creates a pipeline for hardworking Kempsville High School students to the University, supporting and fostering their interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields and to ultimately develop them into successful and accomplished professionals in STEM related careers. This scholarship will provide in-state tuition and fees to students who have graduated from Kempsville High School (Virginia Beach). The funding is intended to provide for 11, four-year renewable scholarships. This structure will allow for eleven students to be funded over a seven-year period. It is intended that two freshmen be selected to receive the K/Stem Scholarship for the academic year 2020/2021 and three freshmen will be selected in each of the following three academic years. To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria: Students must have attended three years of high school at Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach and taken math and science courses each of those three years. Students must be on track to graduate from high school with an unweighted GPA of 3.00. It is preferred that interested students apply to the University through Early Action. While a student at the University, they must maintain a GPA of 3.00 in order to be eligible for scholarship renewal. They must major in one of the following: Biotechnology, Computer Science, Engineering, Intelligence Analysis, ISAT, Geographic Science, Biology, Chemistry, Biophysical Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Geology, Math, Statistics, Economics, Quantitative Finance, Computer Information Systems, or COE Stem major, as well as any future STEM majors. A recommendation letter from a Kempsville High School teacher is required. In years where a student graduating from Kempsville High School does not qualify, a student from the Virginia Beach area who meets the criteria may be considered. In the event that a K/STEM Scholar becomes ineligible for scholarship renewal, another Kempsville High School student who is a student at the University and meets the criteria could fulfill the remaining scholarship period. K/Stem Scholarship awards will be administered by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. In the event that there are multiple qualified students, the greatest financial need will be the deciding factor. Beyond these criteria, the selection of scholarship recipients will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Keith J. O'Connell Memorial Scholarship Endowment | Yes | 06/01/2025 | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by family and friends in memory of Keith J. O'Connell, a beloved son, brother, relative, friend and Kappa Alpha gentleman to support scholarships that provide funds annually for members of Kappa Alpha Order. To be named an O'Connell Scholar, recipients must: - Be a Kappa Alpha Order member in good standing - Currently serving as or aspire to serve as a first responder or member of the U.S. Military - Be enrolled as a full-time student - Have the equivalent of a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher - Demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships Should there be no qualified applicant within Kappa Alpha Order, or should Kappa Alpha Order no longer be a recognized organization at JMU, then secondary preference will be given to students who meet the remaining criteria. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Marlene & Peter Coe Visual & Performing Arts Scholarship | Yes | 03/31/2025 | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Peter Coe to benefit a full-time JMU student who has demonstrated a capacity to make a contribution to the visual and/or performing arts community at JMU. Priority will be given to students from Patrick County, Virginia, from a single parent household. If candidates are not available to meet the aforementioned criteria, qualified students from households with other parental composition and from other geographical areas will be considered. A student may be selected as a freshman and continue to receive the scholarship until graduation, as long as the selection criteria continues to be met. Recommendations may be made from the JMU visual and performing arts departments and the Coe family. Administration of the scholarship and the final selections will be done by the JMU Scholarship Office. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Ola Belle Garber Cline Scholarship Fund | Yes | 03/15/2025 | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Donna Burcham Fowlkes '72 and J. Thomas Fowlkes in memory of Ola Belle Garber Cline '16 and in honor of her daughter, Phyllis Cline Burcham. This scholarship will benefit a JMU student from Southwest Virginia (the counties of Lee, Scott, Wise, Smyth, Washington, Bland, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Carroll, Pulaski, Wythe, Dickenson, Russell, Tazewell, and Buchanan and the cities of Bristol, Galax, and Norton, VA). The students must exhibit financial need and preference goes to the son or daughter of someone in the education industry (teacher, administrator, counselor, public, private, elementary, secondary, or higher education). The recipient must file a Free Financial Aid Form by March 1 of the enrolling year. The recipient will be selected as an entering freshman and will continue to receive the scholarship as long as he/she remains an active, full-time student at JMU and continues to meet the scholarship requirements. If at any time the student recipient fails to meet the requirements or when the student graduates, a new entering freshman student will be selected based on the established criteria. After the scholarship is fully funded, we would like the earnings to provide four scholarships each year, one for a member of each class (freshman, sophomore, junior, senior). The Director of Scholarships will select the scholarship recipient. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Otto F. and Edna T. Frederiksen Scholarship Fund | Yes | 06/01/2025 | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established with a bequest from Otto and Edna Frederiksen to support a scholarship to be awarded on the basis of good scholarship, good character and need. Each award will be at least $1,000 to one or more students. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Pat (‘78) and Frank Luth Family Scholarship Endowment | Yes | 06/01/2025 | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Frank W. Luth, III (‘89) honoring his parents, Patricia S. Luth (‘78) and Dr. Frank Luth, Jr., with "Pat's dream" of establishing this scholarship endowment. The Luth Family Scholarship will be awarded to fulltime students enrolled in the College of Education who are in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, with first preference given to students who are single parents with the responsibility for raising one or more children of the student living in the students' household. Second preference will be given to students who are from a single-parent household. In the event that there are no students who meet the criteria of being a single parent or from a single-parent household, the recipients may be freshmen students enrolled in the College of Education who are in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Robert Michael Harper Memorial Scholarship | Yes | 07/19/2025 | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by friends and family in memory of Robert Michael Harper, an '81 geology graduate, to support a scholarship with eligibility criteria as follows: Priority in awarding is given to a brother in good standing of both the national fraternity and Phi Beta Kappa chapter of AXP. (As of March 15, 2001, the date of the scholarship amendment, AXP no longer had a valid charter on the campus of James Madison University.) If an appropriate candidate cannot be found in the AXP fraternity, then the recipient must be a brother in good standing of both the national fraternity and its local chapter having a charter in good standing at James Madison University. The recipient must be either a rising junior or senior, demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Student financial Aid and be in good academic standing with a GPA of 2.0 or better. The recipient must, by letters of recommendation and/or reputation among his fraternity brothers, demonstrate versatility. Considerations would include (but not be limited to): - Participation in intercollegiate or intramural athletics; Leadership, as indicated by having held or holding an office or otherwise being active in the fraternity, the Inter-Fraternity Council, student government or other university-sponsored group; Positive commitment to the fraternity or university; Other hobbies or interests. Students should file the standard JMU Foundation Scholarship Application with the Office of Financial Aid no Later than March 15 of the preceding academic year. Selection by the Office of Student financial Aid Committee will be made on or prior to May 1. The award will be for the two succeeding semesters. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Sarah Lanier Tabb Oliver Memorial Scholarship | Yes | 04/15/2025 | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An annual scholarship established in 1991 with gifts from The TOWN Foundation in memory of Sarah Lanier Tabb Oliver, wife of Thomas L. Oliver, the benefactor of The TOWN Foundation. Mrs. Oliver attended the State Normal & Industrial School for Women from 1920 to 1922. This scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman who demonstrates substantial financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. It must be obvious that the student would not be financially able to attend JMU without this scholarship. The scholarship is renewable for three years as long as the student is full-time, an undergraduate, and in good academic standing. A new incoming freshman will be selected each year, subject to the availability of funds provided by the Donor. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Jennifer E. Risser ('00) Semester Study Abroad Scholarship Fund | Yes | 12/29/2025 | First-Generation Student Success | An annual scholarship established by Jennifer E. Risser ('00) honoring the donor's parents, James ('77) and Carolyn Hartman, who have always stressed the importance of giving back to the community. Travel is a transformative process, teaching us life lessons that enhance and go beyond what we learn in the classroom. To qualify as recipients, students must be enrolled in the Valley Scholars or Centennial Scholars programs and be in academic good standing. To be considered for the scholarship, students must submit a short essay (500-700 words) stating their interest in studying abroad and their need for the scholarship. One-week study abroad programs do not qualify. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Executive Director of First-Generation Student Success and will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. In any given year, the Executive Director has the discretion to determine the number of students receiving the scholarship and the amount of the individual awards to the extent the scholarship remains funded by the Donor. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Brenda Joan Borofski Memorial Scholarship | Yes | 04/01/2025 | Fraternity & Sorority Life | An endowed scholarship established by Ron and Joyce Borofski in memory of their daughter. The recipients shall be a member of Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority, a student in good standing at JMU and a rising senior. The recipient shall be an average student with an approximate G.P.A. of 2.7 or above, exhibit leadership abilities in a campus-wide environment and demonstrate campus involvement. The recipient should be enthusiastic about JMU, AST, and life in general, and be well liked by peers in AST and on the campus at large. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Alison MacDonald Doherty '80 Endowment for Geology Student Research Scholarships | Yes | 03/01/2025 | Geology and Environmental Science Department | An endowed scholarship established by Michael C. Doherty to honor the memory of Alison MacDonald Doherty, a 1980 graduate of James Madison University, who emphasized during her lifetime the importance of research to understand how environmental contaminants move through and are affected by geological formations. While a student she helped teach historical geology and participated in field geology excursions. For her own research, she examined karst formations in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. As an environmental hydrogeologist, she worked for several nationally known environmental firms. Alison investigated several Superfund sites as well as underground contamination at Department of Defense and Department of Energy installations. To benefit students at her alma mater, she convinced her employer to drill a well at the university farm in order to show students how to log soils as the drill auger brought them up from underground. At the end of her life, she resided in Germantown, Maryland. Also a strong proponent of the importance of education, Michael C. Doherty graduated from Hartwick College in 1973 with a degree in Biology. He later earned a Master's degree in Environmental Pollution Control from the Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College. He is a colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve Medical Service Corps and a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Alison M. Doherty '80 Endowment for Geology Student Research Scholarships will provide funds annually to one (or more) outstanding undergraduate student scholar(s) conducting research in the field of geological and environmental science. The appointment of student(s) as Alison M. Doherty '80 Scholar(s) shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Geology Field Camp Scholarships | Yes | 12/01/2025 | Geology and Environmental Science Department | Scholarship candidates must be a full-time Sophomore, Junior, or Senior who is in good academic standing and enrolled in a major in the Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences at James Madison University, with preference given to students majoring in the Bachelor of Science in Geology. Scholarships will be administered at the discretion of the Department Head for Geology and Environmental Sciences, in consultation with the department's Scholarship Committee following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. This application is used for the following scholarships: * John & Katherine Spaid Fund for Geology * Lynn S. Fichter Experiential Scholarship in Geology and Environmental Sciences * W. T. Harnsberger Scholarship Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| GYO Campus Teaching Fellows | Yes | 03/01/2025 | GYO | For incoming students from the following districts: Harrisonburg City, Rockingham County, Frederick County, Warren County, Page County, Portsmouth City, Petersburg City, and Virginia Beach City the GYO Campus Teaching Fellows program supports full-time students who are interested in earning a bachelor's degree and become credentialed teachers in the areas of Inclusive Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or Elementary Education. In exchange for teaching 2 years in one of the districts identified as part of this initiative, you would receive funding that would cover your tuition, comprehensive fees, and room and board allowances. See additional information about the service agreement on our "website.":https://www.jmu.edu/coe/grow-your-own/index.shtml *This should be considered a future loan forgiveness program instead of a traditional scholarship. Funding is established with recurring legislative appropriations in the biennium budget from the Virginia General Assembly, which is subject to change.* *Deadlines for applications: Early Action priority: January 1st Regular Decision: March 1st* Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| GYO Paraprofessional Teaching Fellows | Yes | 06/01/2025 | GYO | For students from the following districts: Harrisonburg City, Rockingham County, Frederick County, Warren County, Page County, Portsmouth City, Petersburg City, and Virginia Beach City the GYO Paraprofessional Teaching Fellows program supports part-time students who are interested in earning a Bachelor of Individualized Study in the areas of Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or Elementary Education and become credentialed teachers. In exchange for teaching 2 years in one of the districts identified as part of this initiative, you would receive funding that would cover your tuition and comprehensive fees. See additional information about the service agreement on our "website.":https://www.jmu.edu/coe/grow-your-own/index.shtml *This should be considered a future loan forgiveness program instead of a traditional scholarship. Funding is established with recurring legislative appropriations in the biennium budget from the Virginia General Assembly, which is subject to change.* Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Donald L. Kohlenstein Hospitality Management Endowed Scholarship | Yes | 05/25/2025 | Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management | An endowed scholarship established by Thomas Jackson in memory of Donald L. Kohlenstein. Through this scholarship, funds will be provided annually to an outstanding junior or senior majoring in Hospitality Tourism Management with a grade point average of 2.75 or greater. The student recipient, chosen by the scholarship committee within the College of Business, will be selected based on their academic performance, their experience in the hospitality industry, and their demonstrated community leadership. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Gilbert T. Bland/Burger King Hospitality Management Scholarship Endowment | Yes | 05/13/2025 | Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management | An endowed scholarship established in 1993 by Gilbert Bland and Tymark Enterprises (Burger King). This scholarship shall be for underrepresented students at James Madison University – including but not limited to first generation college students, students who would enhance the diversity of university's student body, students who merit scholarships on the basis of their academic or other (non-athletic) achievements and accomplishments. The key priorities to consider in the naming of students as Gilbert T. Bland/Burger King Scholars is identifying students whose talents, skills and abilities enable them to enrich the James Madison University community and who will engage (or are engaged) in studies in Hospitality Management. Each year available scholarships funds will be awarded by the Hart School of Hospitality Sport & Recreation Management to students majoring in Hospitality Management. This scholarship endowment shall provide a source of financial support for the primary purpose of assisting needy and academically outstanding underrepresented students, in a manner consistent with the priories noted above. The scholarship will be awarded to incoming freshmen and may be renewed thereafter for a maximum of four years beyond freshman year, provided that the recipient maintains a cumulative grade point average of at least B+, using whatever grading method may be in use at the time at the university. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Semper Fi Scholarship Endowment | Yes | 05/01/2025 | Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management | An endowed scholarship established by Gary W. Juhan in memory of Dr. Juhan's father and mother and in honor of his children, Rachael and Cagle Juhan. Ed Juhan served as a Marine Paratrooper in World War II. Edna Juhan served in the Cadet Nurse Corps and as a Registered Nurse for over forty years. The scholarship will benefit a full-time student majoring in Hospitality Management or Sport and Recreation Management who has lost a parent before admission or while a student at James Madison University. Scholarships are renewable and will be awarded at the discretion of the Director of The Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management. Beyond this criteria, the selection of the scholarship recipients will follow the university's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. In the event that there is not a student who meets these criteria, funds will be held over to be expended in subsequent years. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Susan J. Reid Hospitality Management Endowment | Yes | 05/25/2025 | Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management | An endowed scholarship established by an endeavor initiated by Dr. Michael O'Fallon. To be named a Susan J. Reid Hospitality Management Scholar, recipients must: 1) Be a rising junior or senior majoring in Hospitality Management 2) Demonstrate merit eligibility with a GPA of 2.75 or higher 3) Demonstrate leadership in one or more organizations or settings 4) Demonstrate a commitment to the hospitality industry through professional work experience and/or internship The determination of the Reid Scholar(s) will be made by the Director of the School of Hospitality, Sport, and Recreation Management in collaboration with the faculty within the School and will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Thomas W. Bilello Memorial Internship Fund | Yes | 05/01/2025 | Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management | Established by Thomas W. Bilello and Nancy Mayer in memory of their son, Thomas W. Bilello, JMU alumnus of the class of 1987. This fund will benefit a JMU student who wishes to pursue athletic administration as a profession, regardless of major. The recipient must engage in an internship experience within an intercollegiate athletic program. Preferably, the internship will be at JMU but internships at other institutions will be eligible. The student must remain in good academic standing and may continue to receive this award for more than one year. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Guerrier Family Memorial Scholarship Endowment in the Department of History | Yes | 03/31/2025 | History Department | An endowment created by the Department of History in memory of Steven W. Guerrier (JMU History faculty member 1988-2021) and his daughter Jacqueline D. Guerrier (‘14, ‘18). This scholarship is non-renewable. This scholarship will provide funds annually for up to two students who will be designated as a Guerrier Family Scholar. Students must be enrolled as a rising junior or senior and majoring in History. Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit to a student or students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement with a minimum GPA of 3.30, a GPA in History courses of at least 3.50, and on the basis of an essay addressing how they see the study of history linked to contemporary concerns, public affairs, public policy, and/or law. The scholarship is non-renewable, but students may apply in a subsequent year if they continue to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Department Head for History, in consultation with a History Department faculty committee, following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Sidney Rodrick Bland History Scholarship Endowment | Yes | 05/13/2025 | History Department | An endowed scholarship established by Anne Louise Collins '67, '78 in recognition of Dr. Sidney Rodrick Bland, a dedicated and distinguished faculty member and an innovative educator in the Department of History at James Madison University for more than four decades. This scholarship will provide annual financial assistance to one outstanding undergraduate student engaged in the study of History. The appointment of an undergraduate student as a Sidney Rodrick Bland Scholar shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships; provided, however, that the following additional criteria shall guide the selection process. Specifically: To be eligible for the Sidney Rodrick Bland History Scholarship, students must, at the time of their application/nomination for this scholarship; be in their sophomore or junior year; have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours in the History and/or Social Sciences curriculum; and, demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, defined by having a minimum grade point average of 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale) overall and in their coursework on History and/or other Social Sciences; and, if appointed to receive this scholarship, the recipient must maintain such a grade point average while holding the scholarship. Further, all students interested in being considered for this scholarship will need to submit an essay on a topic within the discipline of History that would be selected annually at the discretion of the Head of the Department of History. The annual selection process for determining the Sidney Rodrick Bland History Scholarship recipient shall be established and administered at the discretion of the Head of the Department of History, in consultation with the Dean for the College of Arts & Letters, or its successor college. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Honors College Study Abroad Scholarships | Yes | 11/01/2025 | Honors College | This scholarship supports students to participate in a credit-bearing study abroad experience. The experience can be a semester, summer term, winter term, and spring break. Honors and JMU study abroad programs are preferred but not limited. As an applicant, you will be considered for one of the following scholarships: Parker Family Scholarship Fund Edythe S. Rowley Honors Scholarship Fund Robert C. and Karen Ahrens '80 Wheatley Scholarship Fund Honors College Study Abroad Fund Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Honors College Summer Enrichment Experience | Yes | 11/15/2025 | Honors College | This scholarship supports a summer enrichment experience that complements classroom learning by providing financial assistance that includes but not limited to living costs, travel expenses and tuition. Students my use the scholarship to carry out research, to participate in an internship, to engage in a service-learning project, or to fund a training program related to the applicant's academic goals. As an applicant, you will be considered for one of the following scholarships: Hillcrest Scholarship Fund Hinshaw-Warren Scholarship Fund Fredric I. McGhee Scholarship Fund Witherspoon Family Scholarship Fund For a detailed description of the application requirements, please visit the "Summer Enrichment Scholarship website.":https://www.jmu.edu/honors/scholarships/hillcrest-scholarship.shtml Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Ophelia Parker Carraway Scholarship Endowment in the College of Health and Behavioral Studies | Yes | 03/15/2025 | Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services (IIHHS) | An endowed scholarship established by Sheila P. ('83) and Frank Ambrose with a grant from the Frank and Sheila Ambrose Family Foundation to honor the memory of Sheila Ambrose's mother, Ophelia Parker Carraway, and her dedication to teaching second grade for 23 years. The annual earnings allocation from the endowment will be split evenly between two students enrolled in the College of Health and Behavioral Studies. Preference will be given to students who are or have participated in the Caregivers Community Network or a similar program in the Institute for Innovation in Health and Human Services and have made a meaningful impact on a family participating in such a program, as determined by the College of Health and Behavioral Studies scholarship committee. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Health and Behavioral Studies and shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Fern & George Terry Memorial Scholarship Endowment for Study Abroad | Yes | 12/01/2025 | International Business Program | An endowed scholarship established by Robert Martin ‘88 in memory of his grandparents, Fern & George M. Terry - and, in appreciation for the spirit of philanthropy, particularly toward the furtherance of education, that his grandfather demonstrated throughout his life. As an undergraduate at James Madison University in the International Business Program, Robert Martin '88 had the opportunity to study abroad in Spain as a junior and continues to view his study abroad as the most significant educational experience he had as a student. The scholarship will provide support for outstanding students in the International Business Program at the College of Business during their study abroad experience. All students in the International Business Program who are planning to study abroad would be considered for this scholarship during the academic year prior to their study abroad experience; provided, however, that candidates must: - Have a grade point average at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale at the time they seek this Scholarship; - Demonstrate financial need relative to other qualified applicants, though need should not be determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships or on the basis of the FAFSA, but rather should be at the discretion of the Director for the International Business Program. - Plan to study abroad in a country where the English language is not a principal language spoken by the people of that country. The appointment of a student as a Terry Scholar shall follow the guidelines outlined above, and the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships; provided, however, that the following specific conditions are here noted: - A student may seek this scholarship more than once, if not selected in a particular year; but upon selection, this scholarship award may be received only once during a student's college career at James Madison University. In the event that this endowed scholarship may grow to a size sufficient to support more than one annual scholarship award, the Director for the International Business Program, or the successor guardian for this account at the time, as the case may be, may elect to increase the number of annual scholarship awards; however, each annual scholarship award will be five hundred dollars, regardless of the number of annual awards. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Warren Lloyd Braun, Jr. Scholarship Endowment for Study Abroad in the International Business Program in the College of Business | Yes | 12/01/2025 | International Business Program | An endowed scholarship established with the remainder proceeds of the Braun Charitable Remainder Unitrust II, established by Warren L. and Lillian C. Braun. This scholarship honors their son, Warren Lloyd Braun, Jr., and will provide scholarship support for deserving students who desire to study abroad in the International Business Program within the College of Business. The scholarship recipient must demonstrate substantial financial need; it must be obvious that the recipient would not be able to participate in the International Business Program of overseas study without receiving this scholarship. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Charles S. and Bertha Mast Graybeal Memorial Scholarship | Yes | 04/01/2025 | International Student and Scholar Services | An endowed scholarship established by Ralph and Inez Roop in memory of Charles S. and Bertha Mast Graybeal. This endowment will provide financial resources annually for scholarship awards to students from foreign countries who are attending or who desire to attend JMU and meet the University's academic requirements. In the absence of any qualified or appropriate applicants, the scholarship shall be awarded to deserving students at the discretion of the JMU Foundation. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Morven Park Scholarship in the James Madison Center for Civic Engagement | Yes | 08/17/2025 | James Madison Center for Civic Engagement | An annual scholarship established by the Westmoreland Davis Memorial Foundation, Inc. Three scholarships of $3,000 each will be awarded per year to students who are incoming freshmen who graduated from Loudoun County Public Schools and participated in at least one Morven Park Center for Civic Impact lesson or program between kindergarten and 12th grade. Participation information must be submitted with the scholarship application. In a 500-word essay, applicants must describe the skills they learned during the Morven Park Center for Civic Impact lesson(s) and explain how those skills inform their civic participation today. They must also indicate their intention to participate in James Madison University Center for Civic Engagement (“JMU CCEâ€) activities and events. The scholarships are renewable for up to three years, provided that funding is available, for recipients who participate in the JMU CCE activities and events. If a recipient is unable to complete their four years at JMU, the scholarship will be awarded to another qualified student within that same cohort (i.e. replace sophomore with sophomore). Scholarships will be administered at the discretion of the Director of the JMU CCE and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. The first cohort of students was for incoming freshmen in the Fall 2023 semester. The second cohort will be for Morven Park Scholars who are incoming freshmen in the Fall 2024. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| J.C. Penney Scholarship Endowment in Marketing in the College of Business | Yes | 10/20/2025 | Marketing Department | An endowed scholarship established in 1996 by the J.C. Penney Company for the benefit of deserving students in retail studies at James Madison University. To be named a J.C. Penney scholar, a student must have a demonstrated interest in retailing and an outstanding academic record. Preference will be given to students who are J.C. Penney associates or immediate family of J.C. Penney associates. In addition, J.C. Penney scholars must: -Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 -Provide letters of recommendation from faculty -Demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships -Demonstrate character, ability, potential and leadership determined through in-person interviews The nomination and awarding of this scholarship will be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the head of the Department of Marketing. Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of a student to receive this scholarship will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Mark-It Forward Scholarship Endowment in the Department of Marketing | Yes | 10/20/2025 | Marketing Department | An endowed scholarship established by Mark D. ('90) and Melanie G. ('91) Whittington, in support of the College of Business Marketing Executive Advisory Council. The Donors, in support of the College of Business Marketing Executive Advisory Council, wish to create a fund that empowers the Department of Marketing to recruit and and retain highly qualified marketing students. This endowment will provide financial resources annually for sophomore, junior or senior Marketing Majors who demonstrate excellence in and outside of the classroom. The award is renewable during the junior and senior years for sophomore or junior recipients. Awards will be made in a manner determined by the Dean of the College of Business, in consultation with the Marketing Department Head, and shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Joan and Ernest Droms Memorial Scholarship Endowment for Mathematics | Yes | 03/31/2025 | Mathematics & Statistics Department | An endowed scholarship established by Dr. Carl G. Droms. The Joan and Ernest Droms Memorial Scholarship Endowment for Mathematics will provide funds annually for one scholarship recipient. To be eligible for appointment as a Droms Scholar, a student must be a rising senior majoring in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, or Statistics. Students must also have expressed a desire to pursue a masters in a related area of study. Students studying in Mathematics Education will not be eligible to receive this award. The selection of Droms Scholars shall be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the head of the Department of Mathematics & Statistics in partnership with Faculty teaching in Mathematics and Statistics. The first award will be for the 2019-2020 academic year. The Donor directs that as the endowment grows over time, whether by additional gifts or appreciation, it may be appropriate to add one additional recipient. The decision to add an additional recipient will be made with the utmost prudence at the discretion of the head of the Department of Mathematics & Statistics. The Donor directs that an additional scholarship can be awarded, but only if the first award amount is greater than the cost of one semester of in-state tuition. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Judith A. Flohr Scholarship Fund | Yes | 05/01/2025 | Morrison Bruce Center | An annual scholarship established by Dr. Eva M. McMahan. The scholarship is to be awarded annually to a graduate student who would like to further pursue their study and research in girl's and women's health and fitness. To be eligible, a student must have met all requirements to be accepted into the Exercise Science Graduate Program, demonstrated excellence as an undergraduate, have two faculty recommendations from their undergraduate school, and have done research and/or physical activity or outreach in girl's and women's health and wellness. Once a student is named a Flohr Scholar, this scholarship may be renewed for one year as long as the recipient meets the above mentioned criteria. Recipients will be selected in a manner determined at the discretion of the Director of the Morrison-Bruce Center in consultation with the Exercise Science Graduate Faculty, or their equivalent at the time the award is made. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Damiano Endowment for Overcoming Adversity | Yes | 05/01/2025 | Office of Disability Services | An endowed scholarship established by Frank A. Damiano ('00) to support a scholarship for students with learning disabilities. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must be registered with the Office of Disability Services as a student with a learning disability and demonstrate a need for financial assistance, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| H. Guthrie Allen, Jr. Scholarship Endowment | Yes | 05/01/2025 | Office of Disability Services | An endowed scholarship established by Mrs. Marguerite “Peggy†Allen on behalf of the friends and colleagues of H. Guthrie Allen, Jr, a special person and an outstanding individual because of his amazing positive attitude, dedication to facing each day and making the best of every opportunity despite physical challenges. This scholarship will provide financial resources annually to a junior, senior, or graduate student with a disability documented with the Office of Disability Services, with a preference given to: •A student majoring in the College of Business, with a secondary preference given to a student majoring in the College of Education •Students who demonstrate a need for financial assistance, as determined by the university's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships Before being named an Allen Scholar, applicants will provide information regarding how they have faced or are currently facing their disability. It is preferred the scholarship be awarded to a new student each year, but if one is not available a former Allen scholar may be awarded the scholarship. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Tadlock Watson Scholarship | Yes | 06/01/2025 | Office of Disability Services | An endowed scholarship established by Sheryl T. Watson ‘65 and John R. Watson, Jr to support a scholarship with preference given to students with documented disabilities, with priority given to students with documented learning disabilities. The scholarship shall be awarded initially on the basis of financial need, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships, however, financial need will not be a factor in the renewal of this scholarship for subsequent years. Preference will be given to students who are entering freshman. If there are no qualified entering freshmen, the scholarship may be awarded to students who are currently enrolled or to entering transfer students. The scholarship will be renewed for as long as the student takes to complete a course of study sufficient to receive an undergraduate degree, so long as the student remains in good standing with the University and completes such studies within six years of entering the University. That is, for a freshman completing a first year of study at the University, this means that the scholarship may be renewed for up to five additional years, provided, however, that an exception to this limitation may be applicable for situations in which a student attending the University on a plan approved by the University's Office of Disability Services may require more than six years to complete degree requirements – and, in such cases, the six-year maximum term for this scholarship shall be waived. This scholarship shall assist students by displacing other forms of non-grant aid – to the extent that the available scholarship funds allow – beginning first with work-study aid, then student loans, and other such aid. Please note that a student should not receive this scholarship assistance in excess of the annual cost of attendance at Madison. Therefore, in any such year – in which the needs of the primary Tadlock-Watson Scholar(s) may be met in full and there are available scholarship funds remaining, it may be that such remaining scholarship funds would be awarded to additional eligible students – perhaps for just that one year – until all scholarship funds available for disbursement in the particular year are expended. Also, this scholarship shall not be used by the federal government to offset federal government assistance to which a student may be entitled or for which a student may be eligible that is not necessarily associated with or dependent upon the student's enrollment at Madison (e.g. the US Social Security Administration's SSI program). This scholarship will be administered by the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships, in coordination with the University's Office of Disability Services; Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Barry DuVal Public Service Fellowship Endowment in the Department of Political Science | Yes | 05/16/2025 | Political Science Department | An endowed fellowship established by the McLeskey Family Foundation that will provide funds to support students engaged in public service and public policy internships. To be named a DuVal Public Service Fellow, a student must be: 1.) A Political Science or Public Policy and Administration major in the Department of Political Science at JMU or a student in another JMU major with a demonstrated interest in a public service career 2.) A junior with plans to graduate in May or December of the following academic year 3.) In good standing with an overall and major GPA of 3.0 or higher 4.) Admitted into an approved summer public service or public policy internship program in Virginia The selection of the DuVal Public Service Fellow(s) will be made each year by the Fellowship Selection Committee in the Department of Political Science, in accordance with guidelines established by the Department Chair. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Valerie Craven Riley Pre-Physical Therapy Scholarship Endowment | Yes | 04/01/2025 | Pre-Professional Health Advising | An endowed scholarship established by William Thomas Riley, Jr. (‘79) and Valerie A. Riley. Annual allocations from the endowment will provide a scholarship to a rising senior with a minor in Pre-Physical Therapy and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25. Preference will be given to applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher that have an interest in Pediatric Physical Therapy. Applicants will be asked to complete a personal statement providing examples of their interests in Pediatric Physical Therapy, including but not limited to classwork relevant to pediatrics and/or prior experience working with children. Preference will also be given to first-generation students. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Director of Pre-Professional Health Advising following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Bruce Allen Benke Scholarship Endowment | Yes | 05/01/2025 | School of Accounting | An endowed scholarship established in honor of Bruce Allen Benke by his parents, Dr. Ralph & Patricia Benke. A selection committee, consisting of faculty members in the School of Accounting, shall consider the two criteria described below. 1. Demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit and behavior. The recipient shall have contributed materially to an entrepreneurial venture or enterprise. Demonstrated involvement in the venture is required. While leadership of such a venture is desirable, it is not a necessary requirement for satisfying this criterion. Examples of entrepreneurial ventures include a lawn cutting business and similar ventures. 2. Scholarship and academic performance. The scholarship recipient shall have a minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA), have attained junior level status, gained admission into the College of Business and COB 300, and be a declared Accounting major. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Dr. Jay D. Kain Art Education Scholarship | Yes | 04/15/2025 | School of Art, Design and Art History | An endowed scholarship established by Karin Ellis to honor Dr. Jay D. Kain, former director of the School of Art, Design and Art History at JMU. This scholarship is intended to benefit a rising JMU junior or senior studying in the art education program in the School of Art, Design and Art History . The recipient must exhibit outstanding academic scholarship, have a 3.0 grade point average and complete an optional one-page application provided by the School of Art, Design and Art History including a short essay discussing their expected career path in art education and a letter of recommendation from a JMU faculty member or high school art teacher. The recipient will receive the scholarship for one year and is eligible to reapply in subsequent years. If at any time the student recipient fails to meet the requirements, a new student will be selected based on the established criteria. The Scholarship Committee in the School of Art, Design and Art History will select the student recipient. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Kathleen G. Arthur Scholarship Endowment for International Study in Art History in Florence, Italy | Yes | 12/29/2025 | School of Art, Design and Art History | Established by Thomas H. Arthur, Ph. D. to honor Kathleen G. Arthur, Ph. D by creating the Kathleen G. Arthur Scholarship Endowment for International Study in Art History. The following considerations shall be taken into account during the scholarship selection process: Eligibility: Annual allocations from the endowment will provide scholarships for undergraduate students who are first or second majors in Art History who have achieved a grade point average of 3.0 or above. If there are no qualified candidates in this pool, art majors enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree program are eligible. Prior to consideration, students must have applied and been accepted into a James Madison University study abroad program. Preference will be given to semester-long programs in Europe with additional preference given to those traveling to Italy. Scholarships will be administered at the discretion of the Director of the School of Art, Design and Art History, in consultation with the Art History Scholarship Selection Committee, following the University's guidelines for awarding scholarships. Application Process: Students must submit a copy of their completed study abroad application along with an additional essay describing their interest in and motivation for studying abroad. Also, students will be expected to present a letter of recommendation from a faculty member. Selection Process: One or more students will be selected on the basis of their academic achievements, as evidenced by their cumulative grade point average, their essay, and the faculty recommendation. Scholarship: The scholarship may be awarded for a fall, spring or summer session. In any particular year that more than one student is named to receive this scholarship, the scholarship amount need not be the same for each student who receives this scholarship. While a student's financial need is intended by the Donor to be a factor in the determination of the student(s) who will receive this scholarship, the Donor directs that the scholarship selection committee shall have discretion to incorporate this factor into their determination process in a manner of the committee's discretion Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Bluestone Scholarship in the School of Communication Studies | Yes | 03/01/2025 | School of Communication Studies | An annual scholarship established to receive charitable gifts from the SCOM Alumni Advisory Council and other fundraising efforts. This scholarship will be awarded to one (1) rising junior or rising senior who has been accepted into any major concentration within the School of Communication Studies, based on merit with a minimum GPA of 3.20 and the submission of an essay in print or video form. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Gabbard-Alley Schshp Endow Grad St+Hlth Com Expend | Yes | 03/31/2025 | School of Communication Studies | An endowed scholarship established by the members of the Health Communications Alumni Advisory Council with further funding from Dr. Eva M. McMahan. To be eligible, a student must have met all requirements to be accepted into the Masters of Arts in Communication and Advocacy program, demonstrated excellence as an undergraduate, provide two faculty recommendations from their undergraduate school and demonstrate a desire to pursue scholarship in the concentration of Health Communication. Once a student is named a Gabbard-Alley Scholar, this scholarship may be renewed for one year as long as the recipient remains in good standing with the program and the university. The selection of Gabbard-Alley Scholars will be made in accordance with the admission process to the Masters of Arts in Communication and Advocacy program. Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of Gabbard-Alley Scholars will follow the university's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Taschek Family Scholarship Endowment in the School of Communication Studies | Yes | 03/01/2025 | School of Communication Studies | An endowed scholarship established by John W. ('86) and Lynda Taschek. To be named a Taschek Family Scholar in Communications Studies, recipients must be fulltime undergraduate students who have been accepted into any major concentration within the School of Communication Studies and maintain a GPA of 3.3 or higher. In a 500-word essay, applicants are required to describe how majoring in Communication Studies positions you to be a change maker actively engaged in positively shaping local, regional, national, and/or global communities now and in the future. The scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the Academic Unit Head of Communication Studies, in collaboration with the School of Communication Studies Faculty Advisory Committee, and will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Elizabeth Wilson Gauldin '50 Endowed Scholarship Fund | Yes | 03/31/2025 | School of Integrated Sciences | An endowed scholarship established by Elizabeth Anne Gauldin '50 to provide scholarship support for undergraduate students who are engaged in scientific research and the study of science. In particular, the donor wishes for this scholarship fund to support students of space education, a discipline within the College of Integrated Science and Engineering and its NASA - Research Institute for Space Education. Each year, scholarship funds will be provided to one outstanding undergraduate student scholar, renewable for up to three academic years. The appointment of a student as a Gauldin Scholar shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Alan Neckowitz Study Abroad Scholarship Fund | Yes | 03/01/2025 | School of Media Arts and Design | An annual scholarship established to honor Alan Neckowitz, who was instrumental in founding the Summer in Ireland Study Abroad Program. This fund will assist with the expenses of at least one School of Media Arts & Design (SMAD) major studying abroad each year. The awards committee will give first priority to a student with a record of outstanding academic and co-curricular achievement who is enrolled in a program that is taught or directed by a member of the SMAD faculty. If SMAD is renamed or restructured, then the unit that contains mass communication and/or journalism would be the one whose students would be assisted. Control of expenditures from this fund will reside with the scholarship committee of SMAD or the department containing mass communication and/or journalism in coordination with the head of the academic unit containing those programs. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Alison Bailey Parker ('12) Memorial Scholarship Endowment in Journalism-Freshman | Yes | 03/15/2025 | School of Media Arts and Design | An endowed scholarship established by Barbara and Gilbert Parker in memory of their daughter, Alison Parker, to honor her passion for life and journalism. One competitive scholarship will be awarded annually within the School of Media Arts & Design to an exemplary incoming freshman who shares Alison Parker's deep passion for journalism and commitment to academic excellence. The Parker Scholarship is renewable up to three years as long as the student remains a SMAD major, maintains a 3.0 grade-point average, enrolls in at least 12 hours per semester, and is continuously involved in the JMU student media. There is no financial need component to this scholarship. A portion of the annual allocation from the endowment will be split evenly among the students receiving the Parker Scholarship (up to four students). Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Director of the School of Media Arts and Design in consultation with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Beyond this criteria, the selection of recipients will follow the university's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Digital Video Group, Inc. Scholarship Endowment in Memory of Donnie E. Mongold | Yes | 03/01/2025 | School of Media Arts and Design | An endowed scholarship established with a gift from Digital Video Group, Inc., Alex Martin, Chief Executive Officer. The name includes a memorial to a long-time employee of James Madison University, Donnie Mongold. This scholarship endowment will provide funds annually for outstanding undergraduate student scholars who are engaged in the study of media arts & design with the School of Media Arts & Design at James Madison University. Each year, the appointment of one (or more) student (s) as a Digital Video Group, Inc. Scholar shall be made from, among eligible students, in a manner determined at the discretion of the Director for the School of Media Arts & Design. Financial need is not intended to be a firm requirement for the award but may be a factor taken into consideration at the discretion of the selection committee. Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of a student as a Digital Video Group, Inc. Scholar shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Madison Cinema Studies Scholarship | Yes | 03/01/2025 | School of Media Arts and Design | An endowed scholarship established by Don and Kate Rhymer. The Madison Cinema Studies Scholarship Endowment will provide financial resources annually to an outstanding undergraduate student scholar enrolled in the School of Media Arts & Design with a concentration in Cinema Studies who demonstrates high academic success. Financial need is not intended to be a firm requirement for the award, but may be a factor taken into consideration at the discretion of the selection committee. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Madison Screenwriting Scholarship Fund | Yes | 03/01/2025 | School of Media Arts and Design | An endowed scholarship established by Donald E. and Kathryn W. Rhymer. The scholarship is intended to benefit a junior or senior student of the Schools of Media Arts & Design, English or Theatre who has expressed an interest in film screenwriting. To qualify, the candidate must submit his/her composed short film script of approximately twenty (20) pages to the Dean of Arts and Letters who will select the scholarship winner. The scholarship will be available for the recipient's junior and senior years by remaining in good academic standing. All expendable income that is available each year must be awarded, but not to exceed tuition, room and board, and educational fees of the university. When sufficient expendable income becomes available a second student will be selected. Additional selections will be made following the above procedure. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| One Day/One University SMAD Scholarship | Yes | 03/01/2025 | School of Media Arts and Design | An endowed scholarship established by the JMU School of Media Arts & Design that is intended to benefit students in the School of Media Arts and Design with a minimum 2.75 GPA, who have shown a commitment to media production through multimedia classes, internships, practica and other media-related work, and who have financial need. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| School of Media Arts and Design Alumni/Professional Advisory Council Scholarship Endowment | Yes | 03/01/2025 | School of Media Arts and Design | An endowed scholarship established with a generous gift from Dean Leipsner ('87) to the James Madison University Foundation for the benefit of James Madison University under an agreement signed May 5, 2010. Mr. Leipsner revised the criteria for this scholarship with a signed amendment dated May 17, 2012. The purpose of this gift is to create the School of Media Arts and Design Alumni/Professional Advisory Council Scholarship Endowment. Scholarships will be awarded to students in a manner determined at the discretion of the director of the School of Media Arts & Design in consultation with the Alumni/Professional Advisory Council. The endowment will provide funds for scholarships for one or more students in the School of Media Arts & Design annually. Financial need is not intended to be a firm requirement for the award, but may be a factor taken into consideration at the discretion of the selection committee. Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of a student to receive these scholarships shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Senator Harry F. Byrd, Jr. - D. Lathan Mims Scholarship Endowment in Journalism - Annual | Yes | 03/01/2025 | School of Media Arts and Design | An endowed scholarship established in 1985 and permanently endowed in 1999 to provide funds annually for a scholarship to a rising senior within the School of Media Arts & Design. The selection will be based on the following criteria (with the second and third criteria serving as tie-breakers in the selection process): 1. A demonstrated commitment to journalism. 2. Academic achievement. 3. Financial need. Please Note - Financial need is not intended to be a firm requirement for the award, but may be a factor taken into consideration at the discretion of the selection committee. The selection of students as Senator Harry F. Byrd, Jr. - D. Lathan Mims Scholars will be made by a committee, appointed by the director for the School of Media Arts & Design. The composition of this committee shall be inclusive of faculty members in the School of Media Arts & Design and a representative of the Daily News Record or its successor. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Senator Harry F. Byrd, Jr. - D. Lathan Mims Scholarship Endowment in Journalism - Renewable | Yes | 03/15/2025 | School of Media Arts and Design | An endowed scholarship established in 1985 and permanently endowed in 1999 to provide funds annually for a scholarship to an incoming freshman journalism major. The scholarship is renewable for up to 3 consecutive years as long as the student enrolls for a minimum of 12 hours each semester, maintains a 3.0 grade point average and continuously participates in JMU student media. Of the annual allocation, a portion will be split evenly among the students who are receiving the scholarship under this criteria (up to four students). The selection of students as Senator Harry F. Byrd, Jr. - D. Lathan Mims Scholars will be made by a committee, appointed by the director for the School of Media Arts & Design. The composition of this committee shall be inclusive of faculty members in the School of Media Arts & Design and a representative of the Daily News Record or its successor. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Diane Babral Memorial Scholarship Endowment in Nursing | Yes | 04/15/2025 | School of Nursing | An endowed scholarship created with an endeavor in memory of Diane Babral, a beloved instructor in Nursing. Diane Babral Memorial Scholarships will be awarded to one or more upcoming senior nursing students who show promise in Psychiatric Nursing and are interested in either becoming a psychiatric nurse and/or furthering their education in psychiatric nursing. References are required from clinical instructors showing the applicant is compassionate, loving, selfless, nonjudgmental to all patients, a team player, proficient in therapeutic communication, willing to go above and beyond to help others, an inspiration to others and has a passion for nursing. No minimum GPA or financial need documentation is required. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Director of the School of Nursing. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Dukes Care Nursing Scholarship Endowment in the School of Nursing | Yes | 04/15/2025 | School of Nursing | An endowed scholarship established by Christina M. Frey ('94) and Jeffrey A. Cohn ('94). The recipient must be admitted to the School of Nursing and be a Junior or a rising Junior with preference given to students who show interest in a career as a nurse in primary care. Potential recipients must submit an essay (500 words) stating their interest in the nursing program and their career aspirations and plans. The scholarship is automatically renewed the student's Senior year as long as the criteria continues to be met. Dukes Care Nursing Scholarship awards will be made at the discretion of the Director of the School of Nursing, in consultation with the School of Nursing faculty. Beyond these criteria, the selection of the scholarship recipients will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Cecil Bradfield Lifelong Learning Institute Scholarship | Yes | 03/10/2025 | School of Professional and Continuing Education | The Cecil D. Bradfield Lifelong Learning Institute Scholarship in the amount of $2000 is awarded to an ADP student who is returning to college to advance their career or educational opportunity. Dr. Bradfield was a long-term faculty member and former associate vice-president of academic affairs at JMU, as well as an ardent supporter of lifelong learning. He was the founding director of the Lifelong Learning Institute in 1996. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Dwight M. Sours '97 '03 Memorial Endowed Scholarship | Yes | 03/10/2025 | School of Professional and Continuing Education | An endowed scholarship established by The Bachelor of Individualized Studies Alumni Chapter that provide the financial resources to support a scholarship endowment in memory of Dwight M. Sours, a double graduate of James Madison University who received his Bachelor of Individualized Studies degree in 1997 and his Master in Public Administration degree in 2003. He died on December 3, 2003. This scholarship will provide funds annually to an outstanding undergraduate student scholar at James Madison University who meets certain requirements; specifically, a candidate must: demonstrate superior academic ability and engage in community service in the student's local community or in the Shenandoah Valley. Further, at the time of application for this scholarship, a candidate must be in good academic standing and must have: completed a minimum of 20 graded credit hours at James Madison University; attained a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.25 (on a 4.0 scale) for credits earned at James Madison University; declared the major of Individualized Study; and, enrolled in a program of study approved by the student's particular college or school. Also, a candidates' need for financial assistance may be considered in the selection process, but doing so shall not be a mandatory criteria. Please note the appointment of students as Dwight M. Sours Memorial Scholars will be made each year in a manner determined at the discretion of the associate vice provost for the University's Office of Outreach & Engagement. If, in any particular year, there are no eligible students within the Bachelor of Individualized Studies program, then the Office of Outreach & Engagement shall advise the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships of this situation so that it may award this scholarship in such a year to assist any undergraduate student at the University eligible to receive scholarship funds. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Elizabeth M. Finlayson Scholarship | Yes | 03/10/2025 | School of Professional and Continuing Education | An endowed scholarship intended to benefit a JMU Student in the Bachelor of Individual Studies (BIS) program who is in good academic standing. Preference being given to students based on merit. The student may be an entering BIS special student or a current undergraduate BIS major. The recipient must have completed a BIS scholarship application. The Director of the Bachelor of Individualized Study program will make the selection at the recommendation of the BIS scholarship selection committee. The Director of BIS will administer this scholarship. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| JB Hancock ('67) Scholarship Endowment for Writing and New Media Communication | Yes | 03/22/2025 | School of Writing, Rhetoric & Technical Communication | An endowed scholarship established by Ms. Janice ‘JB' Hancock ('67) for the benefit of The School of Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication at James Madison University. This scholarship is non-renewable. This scholarship will provide funds to support an annual scholarship for one or more JMU students who: - are currently enrolled in either full or part time undergraduate studies at JMU, and who will be so enrolled at the time of the award; - are declared WRTC majors at the sophomore, junior, or senior level; and - have created an outstanding piece of writing or new media communication that demonstrates both the importance of and excellence in reaching out to audiences and communicating clearly and responsibly as well as factually and persuasively. The donor prefers that this scholarship is not renewable and once a student has been awarded this scholarship, they are not eligible to receive it again. The donor prefers a minimum of $1,000 be awarded to each scholarship recipient, subject to the availability of sufficient funds to support at least one scholarship at this level. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Director of The School of Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication, but in accordance with the spirit of this gift agreement. Beyond the above criteria, the selection of students to receive this scholarship shall follow the university's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Whitten Maher Memorial Scholarship Endowment for Writing and Design-School of Writing, Rhetoric & Technical Communication | Yes | 03/10/2025 | School of Writing, Rhetoric & Technical Communication | An endowed scholarship established to honor the life of James Madison University (JMU) alum, Whitten Maher, whose death on December 20, 2012 prematurely ended the great potential that many recognized in his writing and designs. This scholarship is non-renewable. This scholarship will acknowledge and support undergraduate works that convey compassion, intensity and well-informed reason. Such text or design-based work will aim to educate and respectfully engage audiences. This scholarship will provide the financial resources to support an annual scholarship for one or more students, identified as Whitten Maher Memorial Scholars. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must: • be currently enrolled in either full or part-time undergraduate studies in any academic discipline • have created an outstanding written composition and/or design that does at least one of the following: 1) educates audiences through a civic purpose 2) promotes empathy rather than derision, and 3) seeks to encourage populations who feel unrecognized or misunderstood The Whitten Maher Memorial Scholarship is not renewable and once a student has been awarded this scholarship they are not eligible to receive it again. Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of students to receive this scholarship shall follow the university's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Please visit the "Whitten Maher Memorial Scholarship":https://www.jmu.edu/wrtc/scholarships-and-awards/whitten-maher-memorial-scholarship.shtml website for further descriptions and information about this scholarship. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Back to School Scholarship | Yes | 11/01/2025 | Social Work | An annual scholarship established to receive charitable contributions for a scholarship for students who do volunteer work and practica, as part of high impact learning practices required by the department. This fund will provide a scholarship of $500 each semester to students who have demonstrated financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and who apply, providing any additional information about hardships they may be experiencing at the beginning of the semester. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Carl L. Harter Scholarship | Yes | 04/19/2025 | Sociology and Anthropology Department | An endowed scholarship established in memory of Dr. Carl Harter, associate dean of the College of Letters and Sciences, who died March 31, 1992. This scholarship is for support of students majoring in anthropology or sociology. Recipients must have a GPA of at least 3.25 and have made important contributions to the academic environment of the department. GPA will only be a qualifying factor; it will not be considered in the final deliberation. The recipient(s) will be selected by the head of the department of anthropology and sociology. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Kay Veith Field Archaeology Award | Yes | 03/31/2025 | Sociology and Anthropology Department | Established to honor Kay Veith upon her retirement from JMU. The Department of Sociology and Anthropology will present the Kay Veith Field Archaeology Award every spring to a student who meets the following criteria: has a 3.25 in anthropology coursework; has demonstrated an aptitude for field archaeology; is proposing a specific field project, such as completing an honors thesis involving a field archaeology project, participating in archaeological field instruction, or engaging in a directed study using a field project. The recipient will be chosen by a committee made up of the department head, assistant department head, and two archaeology faculty (full-time or part-time) from the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at JMU. Applications will consist of a resume, an unofficial transcript, a description of the proposed project, a personal statement, and the name of one reference who can speak to the applicant's field skills. Applications will be due by March 15, with the award to be presented at the Department of Sociology and Anthropology Honors Ceremony in April. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| UCC Unpaid Internship Scholarship | Yes | 04/14/2025 | University Career Center | The scholarship is offered to students completing unpaid summer internships, to reimburse students for some associated costs, such as food, rent, tuition for required summer internship course, and transportation. While we encourage employers to offer paid internships whenever possible, and this scholarship is not meant to replace remuneration, we know that many organizations, especially in the government and non-profit fields, only offer unpaid internships. Since we strongly encourage all students to gain experience through internships, we created the Unpaid Internship Scholarship to help more students take advantage of these opportunities. For additional information about this scholarship and specific application requirements, please visit: "https://www.jmu.edu/career/scholarship/index.shtml":https://www.jmu.edu/career/scholarship/index.shtml Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Patsy Graham Scholarship | Yes | 04/15/2025 | University Health Center | An endowed scholarship established in memory of Patsy Graham, a student athlete/swimmer from Fairfax, Virginia, by family, friends, swimmers, Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority and Sigma Pi fraternity. This is a one year scholarship to a sophomore, junior, or senior. Special considerations but not requirements shall include: (1) Student fighting or recovering from cancer; (2) member of Sigma Sigma Sigma or Sigma Pi; (3) student majoring in elementary education. Recipient should have demonstrated a keen dedication to specific personal and educational goals in the spirit of the zeal of Patsy Graham. The recipient should be considered active, cheerful, enthusiastic and driven! These qualifications shall be addressed by two letters of recommendation from JMU faculty, administrators, and/or staff. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Lancaster Archery Foundation Scholarship Fund | Yes | 04/01/2025 | University Recreation | An annual scholarship established by the Lancaster Archery Foundation. This scholarship is to be awarded with the following eligibility criteria: • The recipient must be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled full-time at the University with a GPA of 2.75 or higher, or rising freshman with an equivalent or better GPA level per the high school where they are enrolled. • The recipient must be an active member of JMU Club Archery, which is a Sport Club in University Recreation, or rising freshman with a current competitive archery resume prior to attending the University. • The recipient must be in good standing with the James Madison University community. • All applicants must attach a signed copy of their shooting resume and one letter of recommendation signed by their current archery coach or instructor who is a non-family member. The shooting resume should include personal best score from tournaments and list any national wins and tournament placement under sanctioning bodies. The letter of recommendation should speak to how the applicant exemplifies strong leadership skills, is team oriented and is a mentor for fellow teammates and younger archers. • If more than one applicant is eligible for the scholarship based on the determination criteria, the student with the highest average shooting score (based on their selected archery class) will be awarded the scholarship. • The scholarship is renewable for up to four additional years as long as the student continues to meet the established criteria. Should the scholarship recipient leave James Madison University for any reason whether voluntary or involuntary, the scholarship will end and any remaining funds will be reallocated back to the scholarship fund for disbursement to a new scholarship recipient. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Director of University Recreation in consultation with the Club Archery coaching staff following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Student Government Association Leadership Scholarship | Yes | 04/19/2025 | University Unions-SGA | An annual scholarship available to members of the Student Government Association (SGA). Recipients must be students who are part- or full-time freshmen, sophomores or juniors. Applicants will respond to two questions provided by the Student Government Association. All applications will be reviewed by faculty advisors to SGA. The faculty advisors to SGA will then recommend recipients based on meeting the above criteria and responses to the application questions. Two $1,500 scholarships will be awarded annually, to be disbursed in increments of $750 each for Fall and Spring semesters, based on availability of funds. Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of a student to receive this award will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| BAC Cultural Leadership and Inclusion Scholarship Endowment | Yes | n/a | Vice President for Enrollment Management | An endowed scholarship established by Kevin C. ('84) and Dawn Allen ('86) Battle and Deborah Tompkins Johnson ('78) in support of the efforts of the Black Alumni Chapter (BAC). Annual allocations from the endowment will provide scholarships for full-time undergraduate students who are in academic good standing as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, who will have the ability to override the full-time requirement on a case-by-case basis. The scholarship is renewable for up to three years as long as the student remains an undergraduate in academic good standing. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Vice President for Access and Enrollment Management or designee and will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. The Vice President for Access and Enrollment Management or designee will convene a selection committee comprising: Director of Admissions or designee; Director of the Center for Multicultural Student Services or designee; Director of the African, African-American, and Diaspora (AAAD) Studies Center or designee; and the AVP for Constituent Engagement or designee. The Vice President for Access and Enrollment Management or designee, with input from the selection committee, will determine the number of recipients and the scholarship amounts noting that awards will be of a size that is large enough to recruit and/or retain students and subject to the availability of funds to maintain renewals for current recipients. The application process for the scholarship will include a required essay of 250 words or less from each student applicant explaining a demonstrated record of leadership and/or service to African American culture or a multicultural community along with how diversity has impacted the student personally and how the student plans to engage in the JMU community. Apply through Madison Scholarships Hub in MyMadison |
| Graduate Health Professions Scholarship | No | n/a | Graduate School | Scholarship offers made to students studying Occupational Therapy, Physician's Assistant, and Athletic Training disciplines at the Graduate level. |
| Madison Award for Academic Excellence | No | n/a | MAAE | Madison Awards for Academic Excellence are 4 year renewable merit-based awards which recognize a broad spectrum of accomplishment and potential. Academic colleges and departments are responsible for selecting individuals who possess scholastic achievement within a particular area of study and demonstrate promise to the university. Students must achieve a 3.0 cumulative JMU grade point average by the end of each academic year to qualify for renewal. |
| Leslie Flanary Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship | No | n/a | Leslie Flanary Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship | Scholarships awarded from general support funds for the Leslie Flanary Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship. |
| College of Business Rainey-Shepard Business Plan Competition Fund | No | n/a | College of Business | Scholarships awarded from the results of the annual Business Plan Competition in the College of Business. |
| Pahlevani Social Entrepreneurship Fund | No | n/a | Leslie Flanary Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship | Scholarships awarded from academic program support funds provided by Shy Pahlevani for the Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship. |
| John & Katherine Spaid Fund for Geology | No | n/a | Geology and Environmental Science Department | Established with a gift from John S. Spaid ('78) and Katherine Pond Spaid ('78) which will provide funding for support of the department's field study program. Use of the field study funds will be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the head of the Geology Department with the understanding the funds are meant to support only James Madison University students engaged in the field study program. |
| Undergraduate Chemistry Student Research | No | n/a | Chemistry & Biochemistry Department | Established for the general support of undergraduate student research in Chemistry. This could include, but not be limited to, independent student research projects, conference attendance, and other research endeavors by undergraduates in the Department. |
| Betty Moxley Snyder Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | A scholarship established with a bequest from the Estate of Betty Moxley Snyder, these scholarships are intended to benefit students who are in good standing and admitted as a full-time student at James Madison University in a four to five year graduation track. First preference is given to residents of Buena Vista, VA or Rockbridge County, VA. The Director of Scholarships selects a student, preferably an entering freshman, each year. As long as the student maintained good standing with the university, he or she may received this tuition-scholarship each year up to, but not exceeding four years, unless a fifth year is applicable to the degree sought. Normal oversight of the fund shall be the responsibility of the Board of Directors of the James Madison University Foundation, Inc. The tuition-scholarship may be used to assist any deserving James Madison University student who is a resident of the state of Virginia, when a student cannot be selected using preferred criteria mentioned above. |
| Accounting Scholarships | No | n/a | School of Accounting | An annual scholarship established for accounting merit scholarships. |
| James Acosta ('93) Scholarship for Excellence in Media | No | n/a | School of Media Arts and Design | An Annual Scholarship established by James Acosta ('93). This scholarship is non-renewable. Students must be majors in the School of Media Arts and Design. Excellence in Media will be determined by faculty evaluation of the student's body of work in media, with preference given to students with a GPA of 3.00 or higher. Preference will also be given to students who demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Acosta Scholarship awards will be administered by the Director for the School of Media Arts and Design. The scholarship is nonrenewable and will be awarded to one student each year beginning with academic year 2022-2023 and continuing through academic year 2027-2028. Beyond this criteria, the selection of recipients will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Donald H. Albright Dance Diversity Scholarship | No | n/a | School of Theatre and Dance | An annual scholarship established by Donald H. Albright. To be eligible for an Albright Dance Scholarship, the student must be an incoming freshman with a Major in Dance. Preference will be given to underrepresented cohorts in the Dance Program. Beginning with the 2019-20 academic year, a new incoming freshman recipient will be selected each year through the 2021-2022 academic year. Based on available funds, the scholarship is renewable their sophomore, junior and senior years as long as the student remains in good academic standing and continues as a Dance major. Financial need is not a requirement, and the scholarship may be paired with one or more scholarships from the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Albright Scholarship awards will be made at the discretion of the Director of the School of Theatre and Dance at the College of Visual and Performing Arts in consultation with select Dance faculty. |
| AKA Lambda Chi Forever Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | Center for Multicultural Student Services | An annual scholarship established with a gift from the AKA Lambda Chi Chapter. This scholarship will provide funds annually for undergraduate students who are active members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Lambda Chi Chapter or under-represented undergraduate students. To be named an AKA Lambda Chi Scholar, recipients must be a full time student in good standing with the University and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The selection of recipients will be made in a manner determined by the Director of the Center for Multicultural Student Services. |
| Donna S. Amenta Chemistry Award | No | n/a | Chemistry & Biochemistry Department | An annual scholarship established to receive charitable contributions honoring Dr. Donna Amenta. These gifts will be used for an annual award to a deserving Chemistry student. Awards are contingent on available cash funds. |
| Norlyn Bodkin Scholarship for Botanical Research | No | n/a | Biology Department | An annual scholarship to be awarded to deserving undergraduate or graduate students conducting botanical research in the Biology Department. Up to two scholarships, each in the amount of $2,000, may be awarded each academic year until the funds are exhausted. No award will be made in the absence of an eligible student in any given academic year. Recipients will be selected at the discretion of the Biology Department Head following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Byrnes Family Scholarship Fund-Financial Crisis | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An annual scholarship established with a gift from the Byrnes Family Foundation. To be eligible, students must be Virginia residents, rising full-time Juniors or Seniors, and maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher. This scholarship will be awarded equally over two semesters to two students experiencing a financial crisis who without benefit of the scholarship would be unable to remain enrolled at the University, with preference to students who have experienced a personal challenge during their college career which has adversely impacted the financial situation including, but not limited to a parent or guardian losing a job, death or illness of a parent or guardian. Scholarships can be renewed one time as long as the student continues to meet the criteria, as funds are available. The selection of recipients shall be made at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Byrnes Family Scholarship Fund-Single Parent Household | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An annual scholarship established with a gift from the Byrnes Family Foundation. To be eligible, students must be Virginia residents, rising full-time Juniors or Seniors, and maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher. This scholarship will be awarded equally over two semesters to two students from a single parent household who demonstrate significant financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. Scholarships can be renewed one time as long as the student continues to meet the criteria, as funds are available. The selection of recipients shall be made at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Martha Caldwell Art History Award | No | n/a | School of Art, Design and Art History | An annual scholarship established with a gift from Martha B. Caldwell providing a $100 annual award for an outstanding Art History student graduating in May of that academic year. |
| Lawrence Cain Memorial Scholarship Fund in the School of Media Arts and Design | No | n/a | School of Media Arts and Design | An annual scholarship established by Mr. Charles R. Kenney, Jr., ('79, '83) in memory of Lawrence Cain, a student who majored in Communications at JMU and tragically died in an auto accident in July of 1978. •It is the donor's desire that one scholarship be awarded annually to a student in the School of Media Arts and Design who exhibits academic excellence in their field. •The selection of Cain Scholars will be made each year at the discretion of the Head of the School of Media Arts and Design in consultation with the Dean of the College of Arts and Letters. Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of students to receive these scholarships will follow the guidelines of the University for the awarding of scholarships. |
| College of Business Scholarships | No | n/a | College of Business | Annual scholarship established to support scholarships in the College of Business. |
| Computer Information Systems Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | Computer Information Systems & Business Analytics | An annual scholarship established for undergraduates in the Computer Information Systems program. |
| Betty Coe Cinquegrana '64 Scholarship Fund for the College of Education - Merit | No | n/a | College of Education | An annual scholarship fund established by Betty Coe Cinquegrana ‘64. This scholarship will support up to two $1,000 merit scholarships to outstanding rising seniors who plan to pursue their Master's degree under the 5 year teacher licensure program in Education at James Madison University. Financial need is not a requirement for the prestigious"Cinquegrana Merit Awards" in the College of Education. The awards are to be made at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Education. |
| Betty Coe Cinquegrana '64 Scholarship Fund for the College of Education | No | n/a | College of Education | An annual scholarship fund established by Betty Coe Cinquegrana '64 with a gift to the James Madison University Foundation for the benefit of James Madison University. An annual scholarship fund established by Betty Coe Cinquegrana ‘64. This scholarship will support outstanding undergraduate and/or graduate students who are enrolled full-time and whose chosen field of study and area of teaching concentration fall within the College of Education. Such programs include the Early, Elementary and Reading Education Programs, Exceptional Education, and/or the Middle, Secondary and Mathematics Education Programs. A total of $8,000 will be expended for Cinquegrana Scholars each year over the ten year period. Preference will be given to outstanding rising seniors in good standing with demonstrated financial need, as determined by the University's Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid and/or seniors in good standing with demonstrated need who plan to pursue their Master's degree under the 5 year teacher licensure program in Education at James Madison University. |
| Charlotte Cash CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An annual scholarship established by CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships in the Division of Access and Enrollment Management and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| College of Education Scholarships Fund | No | n/a | College of Education | This fund will provide annual scholarships in the College of Education. |
| Damico Special Education Scholarship in the Department of Educational Foundations and Exceptionalities | No | n/a | College of Education | An annual scholarship established by Joseph F. ('76, '77) and Pamela C. ('77) Damico. This scholarship will provide financial resources for one or more students enrolled in a Special Education Program within the Department of Educational Foundations and Exceptionalities, providing support through scholarships and funding for books to students committed to majoring in a Special Education Program, pursuing post-baccalaureate licensure, or seeking a masters in teaching with a focus in Special Education. The scholarship is renewable as long as the student meets this criteria, and will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid in consultation with the Dean of the College of Education. |
| Philip R. Cosminsky Award | No | n/a | Geology and Environmental Science Department | An annual scholarship fund established for the recipient of the Philip R. Cosminsky Award. Mr. Cosminsky was a Harrisonburg resident and a long-time member and supporter of the Geology department and Geology Club. He was an avid mineral enthusiast and collector and is in the Micromineralogist Hall of Fame. His micro-mount collection is housed in the JMU Mineral Collection. The recipient will be a student with outstanding service to the department and university in both academic and other settings. This scholarship will be awarded annually at the discretion of the Academic Unit Head of Geology in conjunction with Geology faculty members. |
| Andrew ('00) and Elizabeth ('00) Cooper Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An annual scholarship established by Andrew (‘00) and Elizabeth ('00) Cooper. This scholarship will be awarded to a student from Bergen County, NJ who demonstrates financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. In the event that a student from Bergen County does not meet this criteria, the award will go to a student in the state of New Jersey who does meet the criteria. The scholarship is renewable as long as the student remains in good academic standing, subject to the availability of funds. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Nancy Newman Driscoll (‘67, ‘69) Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | College of Education | An annual Scholarship established by Nancy Newman Driscoll (‘67, ‘69). The scholarship is intended to support a full-time student in academic good standing who is pursuing an academic program within the College of Education who has a financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. It is preferred that the same student receives this scholarship during his/her four years of college, subject to the availability of funds. If at any time the student recipient fails to meet the requirements, or when the student graduates, a new student will be selected based on the established criteria. Scholarships will be administered at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Education, or designee, following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Dukes Pay It Forward Annual Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An annual scholarship established to receive charitable contributions to provide financial resources annually for student scholarships. Dukes Pay It Forward is a call to action for alumni to make gifts that will ensure future generations of students have access to the Madison Experience that was so meaningful to them; and, ultimately, to inspire recipients of Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship awards to give back when they themselves have the means to do so. To be named a Dukes Pay It Forward Scholar, recipients must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship may be renewed for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria, subject to the availablity of sufficient funds to support renewals. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Division of Student Affairs Scholarship | No | n/a | Student Affairs | An annual scholarship established by the Division of Student Affairs of James Madison University. Applications and nominations for this scholarship may be submitted at any time during the year by individuals employed by James Madison University within its Division of Student Affairs. All nominations shall be considered during an annual review process coordinated by the Division's Scholarship Committee. The appointment of a student as a Division of Student Affairs Scholar shall follow specific conditions here noted: The first preference shall be students who are family members of full-time employees in the Division of Student Affairs at the date of application/nomination; provided, however, that family members of the Division's senior vice president shall not be eligible for consideration. In the event that there may be no candidates eligible for consideration who satisfy the first preference, then the secondary preference shall be students who demonstrate some other substantive connection to the Division (i.e., status as a former student employee of the Division). It is intended that the scholarship award decision will be made and announced each year prior to mid-March. The scholarship award will be distributed to the successful candidate in the following academic year. A student may seek this scholarship more than once, if not selected in a particular year; but upon selection, this scholarship award may be received only once during a student's college career at James Madison University. In the event that this scholarship may grow to a size sufficient to support more than one annual scholarship award, or that the funds available for distribution as scholarship awards may allow, the Senior Vice-President for the Division of Student Affairs, or the successor guardian for this account at the time, as the case may be, may elect to increase the number of annual scholarship awards; but, in no case may the level of each annual scholarship award be less than One Thousand Dollars. |
| Casey Mitschele ('93) Dorsey Scholarship Fund for Undergraduate Psychology | No | n/a | Department of Psychology | An annual scholarship established by Casey Mitschele ('93) Dorsey. To be eligible for appointment as a Dorsey Scholar, a student must be a junior or senior majoring in psychology, with an overall GPA of at least 3.25. The selection of Dorsey Scholars shall be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the head of the Psychology Department. |
| Rodney J. Fallon Scholarship for Entrepreneurship at James Madison University. | No | n/a | Business Management Department | An annual scholarship established by Meredythe Brooke Fallon in memory of her father Rodney James Fallon. This academic scholarship assists a deserving JMU undergraduate student with high morals, strong character and good academic standing who is pursuing an exciting and viable entrepreneurial endeavor. The Academic Unit Head of the Department of Management will determine and oversee the competitive selection process. |
| Judith A. Flohr Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | Morrison Bruce Center | An annual scholarship established by Dr. Eva M. McMahan. The scholarship is to be awarded annually to a graduate student who would like to further pursue their study and research in girl's and women's health and fitness. To be eligible, a student must have met all requirements to be accepted into the Exercise Science Graduate Program, demonstrated excellence as an undergraduate, have two faculty recommendations from their undergraduate school, and have done research and/or physical activity or outreach in girl's and women's health and wellness. Once a student is named a Flohr Scholar, this scholarship may be renewed for one year as long as the recipient meets the above mentioned criteria. Recipients will be selected in a manner determined at the discretion of the Director of the Morrison-Bruce Center in consultation with the Exercise Science Graduate Faculty, or their equivalent at the time the award is made. |
| Engineering General Scholarships | No | n/a | Department of Engineering | An annual scholarship established to receive gifts for scholarships for students enrolled in the Engineering Program at JMU. |
| Lynn S. Fichter Experiential Scholarship in Geology and Environmental Sciences | No | n/a | Geology and Environmental Science Department | An annual scholarship established by Harlan L. Rexrode, Jr. ('79). This scholarship will provide support for student research and field studies. Recipients must be full-time rising Junior or rising Senior students who are in good academic standing and enrolled in a major in the Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences, with preference given to students majoring in the Bachelor of Science in Geology. Recipients must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The number of scholarships awarded each year is not restricted. Scholarships will be administered at the discretion of the Department Head for Geology and Environmental Sciences, in consultation with the department's Scholarship Committee, following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Carly & Frank Fiorina Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | Annual scholarship established to support a scholarship for recipients who must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. A cohort of 5 students will be selected for the Fall of 2018. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. |
| Giving Day Challenge Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An annual scholarship established by Frank T. "Buddy" (‘93) and Kathy Gadams. Dukes Pay It Forward is a call to action for alumni to make gifts that will ensure future generations of students have access to the Madison Experience that was so meaningful to them; and, ultimately, to inspire recipients of Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship awards to give back when they themselves have the means to do so. To be awarded a Giving Day Challenge Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship, recipients must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship may be renewed for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria, subject to the availability of sufficient funds to support renewals. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. **The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships has the discretion to determine the number and amount of awards each year. |
| The Honorable A.R. "Pete" Giesen, Jr. Memorial Scholarship | No | n/a | College of Arts and Letters | An annual scholarship established by the College of Arts and Letters in honor of A. R. "Pete" Giesen, Jr., Practitioner-in-Residence in Political Science, who passed away on April 2, 2021. This scholarship will provide financial aid to deserving students who are residents of Virginia and have demonstrated a commitment to public service. |
| Sean T. Harrington ('96) Scholarship Fund in the School of Media Arts and Design | No | n/a | School of Media Arts and Design | An annual scholarship established by Sean T. Harrington ('96) and Trevor Rutkowski. This scholarship is non-renewable. To be named a Harrington Scholar, recipients must be enrolled in the School of Media Arts and Design with preference given to students studying broadcast-related topics. The Harrington Scholar will be determined by faculty committee based on the student's body of work, with preference given to students who demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Scholarships will be administered at the discretion of the Director of the School of Media Arts and Design following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships.* The scholarship will be non-renewable.* |
| Rusty ('83) and Teresa ('84) Hammond Academic Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An annual Scholarship established by Jack A. Hammond, II ('83) and Teresa H. Hammond ('84) to provide funds annually to support scholarships for sophomores, juniors, or seniors majoring in either a STEM field or in the College of Business. Hammond Scholarship recipients' primary residence shall be in one of the following counties or a municipality within these counties: Craig, Botetourt, Alleghany, Rockbridge, Bath, and Highland. As long as a recipient remains a 2.5 GPA and continues to meet all other criteria, the scholarship is renewable for up to two years. Scholarships will be awarded in a manner determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Hillcrest Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | Honors College | An annual scholarship awarded to outstanding sophomore honors students. The scholarship supports an off-campus summer enrichment experience that complements classroom learning by providing financial assistance for travel expenses and tuition. Students may use the scholarship to carry out research, to participate in an internship, to engage in a service-learning project, or to fund language training or another training program related to the applicant's academic goals. The scholarship is not limited to these examples. Students, with the aid of their faculty mentors, are encouraged to design unique projects that help them meet their academic and/or career goals. Please note that the scholarship cannot be used to fund a JMU study abroad program. Hillcrest scholars are selected on the basis of their proposed project, their academic achievements and intellectual promise, their leadership experience and community engagement, and their ability to make a significant contribution to society in the future. The Hillcrest Scholarship helps fulfill the JMU Honors College's mission of providing an academic community engaging highly motivated and intellectually gifted students in exceptional experiences that nurture a life-long passion for learning. Responsibility for overseeing the selection and awarding process lies with the Dean of the Honors College. For a detailed description of the application requirements, please visit the "Hillcrest Scholarship website.":https://www.jmu.edu/honors/scholarships/hillcrest-scholarship.shtml |
| The Hinshaw - Warren Scholarship Fund in support of the Honors College at James Madison University | No | n/a | Honors College | An annual Scholarship established by Dr. Russell G. Warren. It is also noted that the fund is established in honor of John M. Hinshaw. This scholarship will fall within the guidelines of the Hillcrest Scholarships and provide opportunities for honors students with demonstrated financial need to engage in transformational off-campus experiences. A Hinshaw-Warren scholar will be selected on the basis of the quality of their proposed experience, their academic achievement and intellectual promise, and the potential for a meaningful transformational impact on their lives. It is intended that this scholarship will be in addition to qualifying University financial aid or scholarships and is not intended to replace aid or scholarship funds otherwise available to this need based student. The appointment of Hinshaw-Warren scholars will be made in a manner determined by the Dean of the Honors College in consultation with the Dean of University Studies after qualification is confirmed by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. As a secondary preference, in the event the Hillcrest Scholarship competition does not take place or a qualifying candidate is not identified in a given year, the Hinshaw-Warren Scholarship Fund may benefit an outstanding undergraduate student scholar who wishes to study abroad. To qualify for a scholarship, a student must: a) be an outstanding freshman or sophomore in good academic standing and enrolled in the Honors College; b) have an expressed interest in participating in one of the Honors study abroad programs; and c) demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Applications are submitted through the Hillcrest Scholarship Fund process. |
| Joan Scearce ('68) and W. Allen Hogge Scholarship Fund in Elementary Education | No | n/a | College of Education | An annual scholarship established by Joan Scearce ('68) and W. Allen Hogge. Through the Joan Scearce ('68) and W. Allen Hogge Scholarship Fund in Elementary Education, Dr. and Mrs. Hogge intend to provide the financial resources annually for two students who are senior IDLS major minoring in Elementary Education and/or in the Masters of Art in Teaching (M.A.T.) program with a concentration in Elementary Education. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable up to one year. The selection of Hogge Scholars shall be made each year in a manner determined by the Dean of the College of Education in conjunction with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. |
| Alice Varner Hupman Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An annual scholarship established with a testamentary gift from Betty Hupman Payne '53 in memory of her mother, Mrs. Alice Varner Hupman, who attended the State Normal & Industrial School for Women at Harrisonburg and taught in both Bath and Highland Counties. Through this scholarship fund, Mrs. Payne intends to assist students whose primary residence is located in Bath County, Virginia or Highland County, Virginia. Two recipients will be chosen annually – one from Highland County and one from Bath County. The selection of Hupman Scholars shall be made in a manner determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and will follow the university's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Stanley R. ('54) and Rosemary H. Jones STEM Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | Cross Discipline - CSM & CISE | An annual scholarship established by Stanley R. ('54) and Rosemary H. Jones. Through this fund, the Donors intend to provide financial resources annually to one incoming freshman. It is the Donors' intent for this fund to be used exclusively for student academic scholarships. The appointment of the Jones Scholars will be made each year according to the following criteria: The student will be Honors College eligible, in-state, with financial need, and must be majoring in one of the following areas: Computer Science, Engineering, ISAT, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Geoscience or Biology. Preference will be given to first-generation students and underrepresented students in a qualifying STEM major. The scholarship is renewable for three years as long as the student continues to meet the geographic, financial need, and major criteria and remains in good academic standing. In the event a Jones Scholar becomes ineligible for renewal, a transfer student who meets the remaining criteria may be selected to finish the renewal term. Jones Scholarship awards will be made at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Science and Math and the Dean of the College of Integrated Science and Engineering, in partnership with the Dean of the Honors College. Beyond these criteria, the selection of the scholarship recipients will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. *To be considered for the Stanley R. ('54) and Rosemary H. Jones STEM Scholarship Fund, you must complete the Second Century Scholarship application.* |
| Integrated Science and Technology Scholarships | No | n/a | School of Integrated Sciences | An annual scholarship for students enrolled in the Integrated Science and Technology Program at JMU. |
| Carroll B. Justis, III Memorial Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An annual scholarship established with gifts from the Carroll Brown Justis III Testamentary Trust. The purpose of the trust is to provide scholarship assistance to all qualifying students from Accomack County, Virginia enrolled at James Madison University for the upcoming academic year, beginning with the 2022-23 academic year under the following guidelines: -A JMU student must have been a permanent resident and domiciliary of Accomack County, Virginia for at least three (3) years before receiving, directly or indirectly, any distributions from the trust. A student shall be deemed to be domiciled in Accomack County, Virginia, notwithstanding that the student may receive his or her secondary education at a boarding school not in Accomack County, Virginia, so long as the student maintains his or her permanent residence and domicile in Accomack County, Virginia, and continues to consider a location in Accomack County, Virginia, as his or her home. -The assistance available from the trust shall be for tuition, required fees and, in addition thereto, room and board, if the student resides on campus. -The amount of such assistance available for the benefit of each student from Accomack County, Virginia, shall be the total assistance available for distributions determined as aforesaid divided by the number of students from Accomack County, Virginia, provided that the amount payable to or for the benefit of each student shall be adjusted for the amount of any other scholarship assistance received for the student for tuition, required fees room and/or board. - The University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships will determine the number of students qualifying for the scholarship (including confirmation of the three-year residency requirement for each) as of May 31st of each year. - If for any reason the annual trust distribution from the Carroll Brown Justis III Testamentary Trust exceeds the amount necessary to provide assistance to the qualified students (e.g. students with financial need have that need met from other sources or, the number of scholarships anticipated on May 31st declines for any reason between May 31st and the start of the following academic year), the excess shall be retained in the Carroll B. Justis III Memorial Scholarship account and used to help offset the scholarship requirement the following year. The Carroll B. Justis III Memorial Scholarship will be awarded by the James Madison University Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships and will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Walter Quintin "Teddy" Kincaid ('22) Scholarship in Computer Science | No | n/a | Computer Science | An annual scholarship established by Kimberly H. Kennedy. The gift will provide expendable funds over four years for the Walter Quintin "Teddy" Kincaid ('22) Scholarship in Computer Science. To be named a Kincaid Scholar, the recipient must be a full-time undergraduate student majoring in Computer Science, with financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, whose primary residence is in Virginia. The scholarship is renewable as long as the student continues to meet the criteria, subject to the availability of funds. Scholarships will be administered at the discretion of the Department Head of Computer Science following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Management Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | Business Management Department | An annual scholarship that will receive charitable contributions for the purpose of merit-based scholarships for Management students. |
| Sandra K. Lacks ('72, '78) Scholarship Fund in the College of Education | No | n/a | College of Education | An annual scholarship established by Sandra K. Lacks ('72, '78) to provide financial resources annually for one Junior-level student pursuing Elementary Education PreK-6 licensure in the College of Education who demonstrates financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable until the student completes the initial-licensure program requirements. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Preference will be given to students whose primary residence is in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Scholarships will be awarded in a manner determined by the Dean of the College of Education, or designee, in collaboration with the University's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.. |
| Dorothy Pruet '53 Lytal and Donald E. Lytal Art and Elementary Education Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | College of Education | An annual scholarship established with an estate gift from Dorothy Pruet '53 Lytal and Donald E. Lytal. The Dorothy Pruet '53 Lytal and Donald E. Lytal Art and Elementary Education Scholarship Fund will be awarded annually to a junior, senior, or fifth year student studying K-12 Art Education or PreK-6 Elementary Education. Recipients must be Virginia residents, with a preference given to students with demonstrated financial need, as determined by the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. The annual award will be $1,023, allowing for 10 scholarships over the next 10 years. |
| Earlynn J. Miller Dance Scholarship | No | n/a | School of Theatre and Dance | An annual scholarship fund established with gifts from the Community Foundation of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.   This fund will provide scholarship awards for students majoring in Dance in the School of Theatre and Dance in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Students must be full-time students majoring in Dance, be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Consideration should be given to dedication to dance, character, determination, self-motivation and leadership qualities. Scholarships are renewable as long as the student is full-time, continues to major in Dance, and remains in good academic standing, subject to the availability of funds provided by the Community Foundation. Scholarships will be awarded by the Director of the School of Theatre and Dance following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Erica and Alley Moore Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An annual scholarship established by Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Moore to support an annual scholarship for a student who demonstrates financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. |
| Frank and Mary Rita Murphy Scholarship in Social Work | No | n/a | Social Work | An annual scholarship established by Ellen M. Murphy to honor her parents Frank and Mary Rita Murphy. It is the Donor's desire to provide financial resources annually to one or more students who will be in their junior or senior year of undergraduate studies. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must (a) have a declared major in Social Work; (b) have a GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) at James Madison University; and (c) have a demonstrated financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, with preference given to underrepresented students. The selection of Murphy Scholars will be made each year in a manner determined by the Academic Unit Head for Social Work. Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of students to receive these scholarships will follow the guidelines of the University for awarding of scholarships. |
| Geoffrey F. Morley-Mower Scholarship | No | n/a | English Department | Annual Scholarship established by Stephen Morley-Mower. This scholarship will provide funds annually to one outstanding undergraduate junior or senior scholar who demonstrates exceptional promise in the study of British Literature. Scholarships will be awarded at a minimum of $1,000 to each recipient, subject to the availability of funds. JMU's Department of English will make the selection of a qualified student and will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships |
| Music General Scholarship | No | n/a | School of Music | Annual scholarship funds to be used for music scholarships. |
| Brenda Bond Nester Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An annual scholarship established by Brenda Bond Nester. This scholarship is non-renewable. This scholarship will provide financial resources annually to first generation, entering freshman college students who have a need for financial assistance, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, and whose primary residence is in the counties of Carroll, Grayson, Floyd and/or Pulaski in Southwest Virginia. If there is not a first generation applicant from the above mentioned counties, the award can be made to a transfer student of financial need from New River Community College whose primary residence is in the counties of Carroll, Grayson, Floyd and/or Pulaski. If there is no applicant that fits these criteria then the award can be made to a student of financial need whose primary residence is in rural Southwest Virginia. In all cases the award will be made for one year and is non-renewable. |
| Nielsen Builders, Inc. Scholarship Fund in the Department of Engineering | No | n/a | College of Integrated Science and Engineering | An annual scholarship established by Nielsen Builders, Inc. Through this fund, the Donor intends to provide financial resources annually for a student enrolled in the Department of Engineering. Scholarships will be awarded in a manner determined by the Dean of the College of Integrated Science and Engineering, in consultation with the Head of the Department of Engineering. |
| Performing Arts Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | College of Visual and Performing Arts | An annual scholarship established with charitable contributions to the Performing Arts Center Seat Campaign, these gifts will be used for scholarships/recruiting for the College of Visual and Performing Arts. |
| Piano Student Recognition Fund | No | n/a | School of Music | An annual scholarship to provide scholarships and/or awards to deserving piano students. The Coordinator of the Piano Area will make recommendations for use of funds. |
| Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award | No | n/a | School of Music | A scholarship award funded by a one year grant from the Presser Foundation (not automatically renewed each year). On file with the JMU Foundation are the following criteria: The Presser Undergraduate Scholar Award shall be given to an outstanding music major at the end of their final year of study. The student is to be designated a "Presser Scholar". The award is intended to be a prestigious one recognizing excellence. Announcement of the selection of the "Presser Scholar" is requested to be made in appropriate ways, publicly if possible. The student selected should be identified by the music faculty and approved by Financial Aid before notifying the student of the award. The decision should then be communicated by the Director of the School of Music to The Presser Foundation with a brief statement about the student. |
| Brad ('02) and Gina Palmer Dukes Pay It Forward Annual Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An annual scholarship established by Brad ('02) and Gina Palmer. The purpose of this gift is to establish the Palmer Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Fund. Dukes Pay It Forward is a call to action for alumni to make gifts that will ensure future generations of students have access to the Madison Experience that was so meaningful to them; and, ultimately, to inspire recipients of Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship awards to give back when they themselves have the means to do so. To be named a Palmer Dukes Pay It Forward Scholar, recipients must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. A cohort of 4 students will be selected for Fall 2022. The scholarship is renewable for three years as long as the recipient continues to meet the criteria and subject to the availability of sufficient funds to support renewals. In any given year, the scholarship amount will be the same for all students who receive the scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Political Science Department Transfer Student Scholarship | No | n/a | Political Science Department | An annual scholarship established to receive charitable contributions designated to provide financial assistance to incoming transfer students, based on need. This fund will provide scholarships for academically qualified students with financial need who have identified the Department of Political Science as their area of study concentration. The scholarship selection will be made at the discretion of the Chair of the Department of Political Science in collaboration with the office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. |
| Tim ('80) and Angela Rivas Scholarship Fund in Hospitality Management | No | n/a | Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management | An annual scholarship established by Tim Rivas ('80). This scholarship will be awarded annually to up to two deserving students who have declared a major in Hospitality Management. To be eligible, a student must be a Virginia resident and in good standing with the University. Recipients will be selected in a manner determined at the discretion of the Director of the School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Thomas E. ('84) and Sherry Woodroof ('82) Rogowski Scholarship Fund for Undergraduate Psychology | No | n/a | Department of Psychology | An annual scholarship established by Thomas E. ('84) and Sherry Woodroof ('82) Rogowski. To be eligible for appointment as a Rogowski Scholar, a student must be a junior or senior majoring in psychology, with an overall GPA of at least 3.25. The selection of Rogowski Scholars shall be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the head of the Psychology Department. |
| John C. ('88) and Karen H. ('93) Rothenberger Centennial Scholars Scholarship | No | n/a | First-Generation Student Success | An annual Scholarship established by John C. ('88) and Karen H. ('93) Rothenberger in honor of Carol W. Hamilton ('97) and Katrina N. Shelton ('19); Carol, for her dedication, openness, hard work, and advocacy to our mission of the university wide entrepreneurship; Katrina, for her inspiration, perseverance and advocacy of others. This scholarship will provide financial resources for scholarships to two students; one student over four years, followed by funding for a second student over the following four years. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Executive Director for Student Access and Inclusion in collaboration with the Vice President for Access and Enrollment Management. The appointment of a student as a Centennial Scholar shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships and, in particular, the University's guidelines for the Centennial Scholars Program. |
| Eric Ruple Scholarship Fund in the School of Music Piano Program | No | n/a | School of Music | An annual scholarship established by Emily B. and William Branscome. To be named a Ruple Scholar, recipients must be incoming freshmen or transfer student(s) who are to be enrolled in the School of Music Piano Program. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long the student(s) continue to be enrolled in the program. If one or more of the students do not fulfill requirements or change majors, any remaining funds may be used by the School of Music for one time recruitment awards until the funds are completely utilized. Scholarship funds will be awarded at the discretion of the Director of the School of Music and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| School of Nursing Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | School of Nursing | An annual scholarship fund established to receive charitable contributions for scholarships in the School of Nursing. |
| Sentara Scholars Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships, Sentara | An annual scholarship established by Sentara Healthcare which is partnering with James Madison University and other select educational and education support organizations on a new student support program, Sentara Scholars. The Sentara Scholars Scholarship Fund will provide financial resources to be used for direct tuition assistance and/or emergency funding for students interested or enrolled in healthcare or healthcare-related programs, departments or tracts. JMU may use up to 20% of the total gift for emergency use funds. At least 80% of the total gift must be used for direct tuition assistance. Emergency use scholarships will follow procedures already established. Selected students will be eligible to receive up to 50% of their annual tuition cost in funding or 100% of approved emergency funding requests, subject to existing scholarship policies. Students must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll at JMU during the distribution period, be in good academic standing as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and be in compliance with the institution's Student Standards of Conduct and Policies. Students must be an in-state resident and must be enrolled in a healthcare or healthcare-related undergraduate or professional degree or certificate programs to include but not limited to the following: Nursing. Health Services Administration, Occupational Therapy, Physician's Assistant, Audiology, Psychology, Social Work and Dietetics. Student must have demonstrated financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. In addition to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, a recommendation for student recipients can be made by deans, department heads and other academic affairs leadership. Scholarships will be administered a manner determined at the discretion of the University's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Norman and Myrtle Shifflett Memorial Scholarship in Sociology | No | n/a | Sociology and Anthropology Department | An annual scholarship established by Dr. Peggy Ann Shifflett (‘69, ‘70). To be named a Shifflett Scholar, the recipient must be an undergraduate and a Virginia resident who majors in Sociology with preference given to students with financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable as long as the student continues to meet the criteria, subject to the availability of funds. Scholarships will be administered at the discretion of the Academic Unit Head of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| SMAD General Scholarships | No | n/a | School of Media Arts and Design | An annual scholarship established to provide scholarships to SMAD students. |
| Jack P. and Anne R. (‘52) Smith Foundation Scholarship Fund in CVPA | No | n/a | School of Music | An annual scholarship established by the Jack P. and Anne R. Smith Foundation, represented by Edward M. Thomas, President. An annual gift will provide expendable resources to be used for student scholarships for four students each year, allocated equally to one freshman, one sophomore, one junior and one senior. Recipients must be full-time students majoring in Music and/or Music Education, have a minimum 2.5 GPA, and be in good disciplinary standing. The scholarships are renewable as long as the recipient continues to meet the criteria. If a recipient does not qualify for renewal, a new student in the same class standing who meets the criteria will be selected to fulfill the remaining renewal periods. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Director of the School of Music following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Social Work Scholarship | No | n/a | Social Work | General scholarships for JMU students majoring in Social Work. |
| Mary Ellen Stickley (‘70) Memorial Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An annual scholarship established by David L. Stickley honoring the memory of his sister, Mary Ellen Stickley (‘70). The Stickley Scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman who is a graduating senior from Falls Church High School (Falls Church, Virginia) who demonstrates financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. If no incoming freshman from Falls Church High School meets the specified guidelines, the scholarship award will roll over to the next year. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Transfer Student Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | Admissions | An annual scholarship established to provide scholarship(s) each year to student(s) who transfer to JMU from a Virginia Community College after earning an approved transfer associate degree. Application should be made through the Bluestone Scholarship Program/JMU Office of Admissions with selection of recipient(s) being made using the existing faculty review process. |
| Valley Scholars and Centennial Scholars Study Abroad Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | First-Generation Student Success | An annual scholarship established to receive charitable contributions to provide scholarship support for students enrolled in the Valley Scholars or Centennial Scholars programs who wish to participate in a JMU study abroad experience. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Executive Director of First-Generation Student Success and will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Valley Scholars - Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An annual scholarship fund for the Valley Scholars program at James Madison University. |
| Robert W. Strickler and Lisa F. Rhodes-Strickler ('96) Scholarship Fund for Valley Scholars Honoring Lorraine Warren Strickler ('52) | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An annual scholarship fund established by Robert W. Strickler and Lisa F. Rhodes-Strickler ('96) honoring Lorraine Warren Strickler ('52. This scholarship will support students at Broadway High School and J. Frank Hillyard Middle School. The selection of students shall follow the university's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships associated with the Valley Scholars Program. |
| Gregory J. and Christine M. Parseghian Scholarship Fund for Valley Scholars | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An annual scholarship fund established by Gregory J. and Christine M. Parseghian. This scholarship will name the first cohort of eligible students from Harrisonburg High School as Parseghian Valley Scholars and will guarantee college scholarships at James Madison University for four years, beginning with the year of their expected matriculation in 2019. Should any of these Valley Scholars not enroll at James Madison University or subsequently withdraw, the Parseghian Valley Scholarship Awards intended for them will be directed to the second cohort of eligible Valley Scholars from Harrisonburg High School matriculating in 2020 (or thereafter) until the scholarship funds are exhausted. The selection of Parseghian Valley Scholars shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships associated with the Valley Scholars Program. |
| Ann S. ('78) and Robert F. Carr, Jr. Scholarship Fund for Valley Scholars | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An annual scholarship fund established by Ann S. ('78) and Robert F. Carr, Jr. that will provide a renewable scholarship for four years for a student from Fort Defiance High School via the Valley Scholars Program, a special initiative recently created by the University to remove the financial barriers that otherwise might prevent promising students in the Shenandoah Valley with high financial need from attending college. The selection of Valley Scholars scholarship recipients shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships associated with the Valley Scholars Program. |
| Donald H. Owens ('80) and Christian Griffin Scholarship Fund for Valley Scholars | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An annual scholarship fund established by Donald H. Owens ('80) and Christian Griffin that will provide a renewable scholarship for four years for two students from Fort Defiance High School via the Valley Scholars Program, a special initiative recently created by the University to remove the financial barriers that otherwise might prevent promising students in the Shenandoah Valley with high financial need from attending college. The selection of Valley Scholars scholarship recipients shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships associated with the Valley Scholars Program. |
| Charles C. (‘72, ‘85) and Diane W. (‘72) Wymer Scholarship Fund for Valley Scholars | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An annual scholarship established by Charles C. (‘72, ‘85) and Diane W. (‘72) Wymer to support Valley Scholars. Valley Scholars is a University initiative designed to remove the financial barriers that might otherwise prevent promising students in the Shenandoah Valley with high financial need from attending college. This scholarship is renewable with continued financial need eligibility, subject to the availability of funds. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for awarding of scholarships. It is noted that the Donors have made provisions to permanently endow the Charles C. (‘72, ‘85) and Diane W. (‘72) Wymer Scholarship Fund for Valley Scholars through their estate plans. These plans are documented through a Testamentary Gift Agreement on file with the University and the JMU Foundation. |
| Valley Scholars - William B. Holtzman Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An annual scholarship established by William B. Holtzman with gifts supporting the Valley Scholars Program for Scholarships, a University initiative designed to remove the financial barriers that otherwise might prevent promising students in the Shenandoah Valley with high financial need from attending college. This scholarship will provide support for college scholarships for Valley Scholars who choose to attend James Madison University, with first preference for those from his native Shenandoah County (either graduates of Stonewall Jackson High School, or associate degree graduates from a community college in instances when a Shenandoah County student has chosen to take this path to JMU.) Should the number of Valley Scholars from Shenandoah County not require the full amount of the funding made available by this gift, the scholarship dollars intended for them will be directed to Valley Scholars from Page County High School; and if funds are still available after the needs of these students have been met, the University may use them to meet the scholarship needs of Valley Scholars from any other participating high school. |
| Vance Scholarship for Voice in the School of Music | No | n/a | School of Music | An annual scholarship established by Travis Vance. To qualify as a Vance Scholar, the recipient must be a Voice major in the School of Music. This scholarship is renewable, subject to the availability of funds, as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Director of the School of Music and shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Valley Scholars Scholarship for Rockingham County Students | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An annual scholarship established by an anonymous donor supporting the Valley Scholars Program for Scholarships, a University initiative designed to remove the financial barriers that otherwise might prevent promising students in the Shenandoah Valley with high financial need from attending college. This gift will provide support for college scholarships for Valley Scholars who choose to attend James Madison University from Rockingham County. The scholarship is renewable with continued financial need eligibility. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for awarding scholarships. |
| Visual and Performing Arts Student Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | College of Visual and Performing Arts | An annual scholarship established to receive charitable contributions in support of student scholarships in the visual and performing arts. |
| Warden Family Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An annual scholarship fund established by Kathy S. (‘92) and Charles E. (‘93) Warden. Dukes Pay It Forward is a call to action for alumni to make gifts that will ensure future generations of students have access to the Madison Experience that was so meaningful to them; and, ultimately, to inspire recipients of Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship awards to give back when they themselves have the means to do so. To be named a Warden Family Dukes Pay It Forward Scholar, recipients must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for three years as long as the recipient continues to meet the criteria, subject to the availability of sufficient funds to support renewals. In any given year, the scholarship amount will be the same for all students who receive the scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Sandy C. Wason (‘76) Scholarship for Virginia Students with Financial Need | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An annual Scholarship established by Sandra C. Wason (‘76). Through this fund, the Donor intends to provide the financial resources annually to a student whose primary residence is in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with a preference given to students who demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable from year to year, subject to the availability of funds, as long as the recipient's primary residence is in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| JMU Wrestling Club Scholarship | No | n/a | University Recreation | An annual scholarship established to receive donor-restricted gifts for scholarships for members of the JMU wrestling club. |
| Mark Facknitz Outstanding New English Major Award | No | n/a | English Department | An annual award established with gifts honoring the retirement of Dr. Mark Facknitz. The scholarship is awarded based on the following criteria as developed by the English Department: -Student must be taking ENG 299 during the academic year the award is presented. -Student should show exceptional promise in this course. -Student's overall GPA should be above 3.0 -Student must be continuing (rising sophomore, junior, or senior) Nominations are made by faculty teaching the course in any given year and the Awards and Scholarships Committee considers those nominations and consults with faculty who made the nominations, reviews transcripts, and speaks to faculty in other ENG courses the nominees may be taking. |
| Building the Future Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | Building the Future Scholarship is a 4 year renewable scholarship for incoming undergraduate students who are Virginia residents and qualify for the Federal Pell Grant. This scholarship aims to make JMU an affordable option in combination with other federal, state, and institutional financial aid sources. To qualify for renewal, students must continue to demonstrate financial need every year, remain a Virginia resident, maintain Academic Good Standing as well as meet Satisfactory Academic Progress for financial aid. |
| Road to Success Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | This departmental scholarship is awarded to outstanding incoming freshman from the Commonwealth of Virginia. Consideration is given to those students who are identified as legacy students, as well as those who demonstrate the need for financial assistance, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. This scholarship may be renewed for up to an additional 3 years so long as the student maintains residency requirements and remains in academic good standing. |
| Dr. Albert and Celia Mitchell - Ernst & Young Scholarship in Accounting | No | n/a | School of Accounting | An endowed scholarship established to provide annually to one (or more) outstanding undergraduate student scholar(s) in the fourth or fifth year of an accounting major. The appointment of a student as Dr. Albert & Celia Mitchell - Ernst & Young Scholar shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships and the following additional criteria: First, eligible scholarship recipients should demonstrate an intention to enter accounting employment upon graduation from James Madison University. Second, recipients of the Dr. Albert & Celia Mitchell - Ernst & Young Scholar will be selected in a manner determined at the discretion of a committee consisting of the head of the Accounting Department and two senior members of the Accounting Department faculty, selected at the discretion of the head of the Accounting Department. |
| Elizabeth McConnell Bliss Endowment for Undergraduate Research in the College of Science & Mathematics | No | n/a | College of Science and Mathematics | An endowment established in 2006 by Elizabeth McConnell Bliss '84 & R. Jarl Bliss '84. Elizabeth McConnell Bliss is a member of the Class of 1984, with a major in Biology; and, R. Jarl Bliss also is a member of the Class of 1984, with a major in Accounting. This endowment will provide funds annually for undergraduate research, in all cases to be used in a manner determined at the discretion of the Dean for the College of Science & Mathematics. |
| Betty Jo Loving Butler '58 Endowment for Undergraduate Research in the College of Science & Mathematics | No | n/a | College of Science and Mathematics | An endowment established with a gift from Betty Jo Loving Butler '58. This endowment will provide funds annually in support of undergraduate student research opportunities, including but not limited to research in the field of mathematics an other scientific disciplines, research material and equipment, conference attendance, an d formal presentations. In all cases, the funds shall be used in a manner determined at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Science an Mathematics. |
| Chemistry Undergraduate Research Endowment | No | n/a | Chemistry & Biochemistry Department | An endowment established by an endeavor, the Chemistry Undergraduate Research Endowment will provide funds annually for outstanding undergraduate chemistry research student(s). The appointment of a student as a Chemistry Research Scholar will be determined by the Academic Unit Head in the Department of Chemistry and will follow the university's guidelines for awarding scholarships. |
| Dr. J. Wilbert Chappell Chemistry Scholarship/Award | No | n/a | Chemistry & Biochemistry Department | An endowed Chemistry scholarship and award established on October 26, 1990 in memory of Dr. J. Wilbert Chappell. The scholarship/award will be at least $500/$50, respectively. The Chemistry Department may increase the amount granted based on expendable earnings made available each year. Expendable earnings in excess of the annual scholarship/award will revert back to the endowment principal. One or more recipients may be recommended by the Chemistry department to the JMU Financial Aid office. Recipient(s) should meet criteria established by the Chemistry department and the Financial Aid office. |
| Mary Carter Farrell ‘84 and Francis X. Farrell '82 Endowment in support of Undergraduate Students' Summer Research in Biology | No | n/a | Biology Department | An endowment established by Mary Carter Farrell '84 and Francis X. Farrell to honor Dr. Janet Winstead, professor emerita of Biology. This endowment will provide funds annually to support undergraduate students majoring in Biology or Biotechnology who engage in guided scientific research during the summer that either arises from or advances their academic studies and may be used to support a student's attendance at a national forum or a professional/academic conference (of a discipline-appropriate association) in the event the student has an opportunity to present findings derived from the student's research. As to the selection of students as Farrell Research Scholars, the appointments shall be made each year by the academic head for the Department of Biology in a manner determined at the discretion of the department head. The Donors only specific criteria is that students considered for this award shall be rising juniors or seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence (reflected by a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale) and a passion for research (reflected in recommendations provided by faculty members on behalf of candidates). It is the Donors' desire that this endowment will encourage Biology majors to pursue research opportunities during their undergraduate careers and then, consider professional careers in a scientific, medical, pharmaceutical, or related research discipline. Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of a student to receive these research-related funds shall follow the university's guidelines for the awarding of such funds. |
| Margaret Gordon Memorial Scholarship | No | n/a | Biology Department | An endowment established in memory of Margaret Gordon, a former faculty member, by her family and friends to support a scholarship in the biology department. |
| James D. Fugit '94 General Endowment in Military Science-Scholarship | No | n/a | Military Science Department (ROTC) | An endowment established by James D. Fugit '94 to honor the four years Mr. Fugit was in the James Madison University ROTC Program, and the impact that the ROTC Program and the US Army have had on his life and his success. This endowment will provide funds for a Bridge Scholarship for Qualified non-Scholarship Cadets for scholarship(s) per semester to a student enrolled and attending ROTC courses at James Madison University for the entire semester and maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.25. To qualify as a Fugit Scholar, the student must be a) fully eligible (academically, medically, and physically) for an Army ROTC scholarship, and b) have completed and submitted an ROTC scholarship application to the US Army in the semester the scholarship is being applied, and c) the student may not be receiving payments from an ROTC scholarship for the semester they were issued a Bridge Scholarship. The Bridge Scholarship is renewable for one semester, but renewal is not automatic or required, and Cadets must remain qualified for service in the US Army. |
| Holland Yates Entrepreneurship Minor Endowment | No | n/a | Business Management Department | An endowment established by Paul R. Holland ('82) and Linda K. Yates. Holland Yates Scholars must minor in Entrepreneurship with preference to non-business majors. The endowment will provide resources annually for at least five scholarships at a minimum of $2,000 each, subject to the availability of funds. Selection of scholars and discretion over other uses will be made by the Academic Unit Head overseeing the Entrepreneurship Minor (currently the AUH of Management Department) in collaboration with the Dean of the College of Business following the JMU Foundation's disbursement policies and the University's guidelines for the expenditure of such funds. |
| Honors College Scholarships | No | n/a | Honors College | An endowed scholarship fund to support Honors College scholarships. |
| E. Wayne Jackson III ('85) Business Plan Competition Endowment in the College of Business | No | n/a | College of Business | Scholarships awarded from the results of the annual Business Plan Competition in the College of Business |
| JMU Washington Semester Endowment | No | n/a | Political Science Department | An endowment established with an endeavor by the College of Arts and Letters at James Madison University. Charitable gifts were made by the School of Public and International Affairs faculty and its alumni and friends.(As of September 13, 2022, the School of Public and International Affairs is no longer in existence) Annual allocations from this endowment will be used for the general support of JMU's Washington Semester Program, including scholarships, at the discretion of the Chair of the Department of Political Science. following the university's guidelines for the expenditure of such funds. |
| Madison Investment Fund Excellence Endowment in support of Undergraduate Professional Development in the Department of Finance | No | n/a | Finance and Business Law Department | Established by the Charles ('82) and Daniel ('12) Curtis Family. This endowment will provide funds annually to support undergraduate students who engage in guided, analytic, pre-professional projects like the Madison Investment Fund or similar programs that expose students through hands-on experience to the world of finance and may be used to support student attendance at national forums or professional/academic conferences or competitions. As to the selection of students as MIF Excellence Scholars, the appointments shall be made each year by the Dean of the College of Business in collaboration with the academic unit head for the Department of Finance and the advisor of the Madison Investment Fund in a manner determined at the discretion of the Dean. The Donors' only specific criteria is that students considered for this award shall have demonstrated academic excellence and a competitive drive to develop professional experience (as reflected in recommendations provided by faculty members on behalf of candidates). It is the Donors' desire that the award be made in the Spring Semester. Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of student(s) to receive these funds shall follow the university's guidelines for the awarding of such funds. |
| Donald J. Rainey ('82) Business Plan Competition Endowment | No | n/a | College of Business | An endowment created to honor and recognize Mr. Donald J. Rainey for his eleven years of invaluable service as a head judge of the business plan competition. Awards will be made annually to the winners of the Jackson-Rainey Business Plan Competition. |
| Rusty Shepard (‘86) Business Plan Competition Endowment in the College of Business | No | n/a | College of Business | An endowment established by Rusty Shepard (‘86). Annual allocations from the Rusty Shepard (‘86) Business Plan Competition Endowment will provide operating funds for what will be henceforth known as the Rainey-Shepard Business Plan Competition in the College of Business. Funds will be administered at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Business and shall follow the Foundation's disbursement policy and the University's guidelines for the expenditure of such funds. In the event that the endowment is underwater, the donor directs that a 4% disbursement continues to be made. |
| Jeffrey E. Tickle '90 Family Endowment in Science & Mathematics | No | n/a | College of Science and Mathematics | An endowment established with a gift from Jeffrey E. Tickle '90. The purpose of the gift is to create the Jeffrey E. Tickle '90 Family Endowment in Science & Mathematics, with the goal of advancing the development of an environment at James Madison University in which students shall pursue courses of study that will stimulate their knowledge of science and mathematics as well as deepen their appreciation of the fundamental importance of these disciplines in our society, and, that will, ideally, lead to careers in these fields as K-12 teachers, college professors, and professional scientists and mathematicians. |
| Julia Meigs Ahearn Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by David M. Ahearn, III ('98) honoring the memory of his grandmother, Julia Ahearn. Annual allocations from the endowment will provide scholarships to students whose families have experienced a recent financial hardship while enrolled at the University. Recipients must be enrolled in the College of Education; the School of Writing, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication in the College of Arts and Letters; or the College of Integrated Science and Engineering. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Alumni Class of 1935 Endowed Scholarship | No | n/a | College of Education | An endowment established by the alumni members of the Class of 1935 for scholarships under the College of Education-Teachers Education Program. |
| Alumni Class of 1952 Endowed Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established with an initial gift from Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Strickler, along with other members of the Class of 1952 to benefit an entering JMU freshman with strong academic, extra-curricular, and community service credentials. Priority will be given to those students with academic merit achievements and secondary consideration will be given to financial need as determined by the JMU Office of Financial Aid. The recipient will be selected as an entering freshman and will continue to receive the scholarship as long as he/she remains an active, full-time student at JMU and continues to meet the scholarship requirements. If at any time the student fails to meet the requirements or when the student graduates, a new entering freshman student will be selected based on the established criteria. The JMU Director of Scholarships will administer this scholarship. |
| The John Dufour Memorial Scholarship Endowment in the Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management | No | n/a | Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management | An endowed scholarship established by The John Dufour Memorial Scholarship Foundation with a gift to the James Madison University Foundation, Inc. for the benefit of James Madison University. Annual allocations from the endowment will provide one scholarship for one student per year. Recipients must be undergraduate Hospitality Management majors and residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Preference will be given to those who demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Director of the Hart School and will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Class of 1954 Endowed Scholarship | No | n/a | Alumni Relations | An endowed scholarship established by the Alumni Class of 1954 for JMU scholarships to celebrate their 40th reunion. |
| Class of 1955 Endowed Academic Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established to celebrate its forty-fifth reunion by the Class of 1955 for the benefit of deserving and financially needy James Madison University students. |
| Class of 1956 Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by the Class of 1956 to benefit a JMU student who is enrolled full-time, is in good standing with the university and is of freshman, sophomore, junior or senior standing. The scholarship recipient will be selected by the Director of Scholarships by June 1st of the enrolling year. If at any time the student recipient fails to meet the requirements, a new student will be selected. The recipient may receive the scholarship for a maximum of four years. |
| EY Excellence in Accounting Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | School of Accounting | An endowed scholarship established by Ernst and Young LLP in support of the College of Business through gifts to the James Madison University Foundation, Inc. for the benefit of James Madison University . EY Excellence in Accounting Scholarship Endowment will provide financial resources annually for students enrolled in the College of Business and pursuing a degree in the School of Accounting. Preference will be given to students with a 3.0 GPA or higher who demonstrate academic success, leadership and commitment to the field of Accounting. Scholarships will be awarded annually for as many students as funds are available at the discretion of the Director of the School of Accounting, in consultation with accounting department faculty, and will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. The endowment is intended to provide students with up to a $5,000 annual scholarship as the endowment allocation permits, with a minimum of two scholarships per year. In perpetuity, each scholarship recipient will be recognized as an "EY Excellence in Accounting Scholar". |
| Class of 1959 Endowed Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by the Class of 1959 to provide financial assistance for students entering their freshman year at the University with demonstrated financial need and strong credentials in academic performance, extra-curricular activities, and community service. The appointment of a student as a Class of 1959 Scholar shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships; provided, however, that the following criteria shall be part of the decision-making process. Specifically: A first priority is focused on students with financial need as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships; and, a second priority is focused on eligible students' academic performance, extra-curricular achievements, and community service. The Class of 1959 Scholar will be selected as an entering freshman and will continue to receive this scholarship for as long as the student (a) maintains a full-time status at the University and (b) continues to meet the scholarship's requirements. In the event that the student scholar fails at any time to meet the scholarship's requirements or, upon the completion of the student scholar's studies at the University then a new entering freshman student will be selected for this scholarship. It is the intention of the Class of 1959 that, as the value of this scholarship's endowment grows, more than one student may hold this scholarship in a given year; provided, however that, the minimum amount awarded for each scholarship would be at least $1,000 and the maximum number of scholarships awarded in a given years would be three. |
| Class of 1960 Endowed Academic Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by the Class of 1960 in celebration of their fortieth reunion for the benefit of deserving and financially needy James Madison University students. |
| Class of 1961 Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by the Class of 1961 to benefit a JMU student who is enrolled full-time, is in good standing with the university and is of freshman, sophomore, junior or senior standing. The scholarship recipient will be selected by the Director of Scholarships by June 1st of the enrolling year. If at any time the student recipient fails to meet the requirements, a new student will be selected. The recipient may receive the scholarship for a maximum of four years. |
| Class of 1966 Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | College of Education | An endowed scholarship created with an endeavor by the Class of 1966 in commemoration of their fiftieth reunion year. This endowment will support a scholarship for a College of Education student. |
| Ann Lanning (`82, `84) Drischler Memorial Scholarship Endowment in the College of Education | No | n/a | Department of Educational Foundations and Exceptionalities | "An endowed scholarship established by Michael W. Drischler in memory of his late wife. To be named a Drischler Scholar, the recipient must be a full-time junior, senior or graduate student pursuing teacher licensure and committed to teaching individuals with exceptionalities, demonstrated by being enrolled in one of the special education teacher licensure programs in the Educational Foundations and Exceptionalities Department. If two or more students are equally qualified, financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships will be the deciding factor. The scholarship is renewable as long as the recipient continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Academic Unit Head of the Educational Foundations and Exceptionalities Department following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships." |
| Class of 1973 Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established with an endeavor fulfilled with gifts from faculty & staff, alumni, parents, and friends of 1973 alumni, commemorating the Class of 1973. The Class of 1973 Scholarship Endowment celebrates their fifty-year reunion. Recipients must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable as long as the student continues to demonstrate financial need. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Lt. Rock Willard Harris, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Linda Harris Johnson (‘74) and Audrey W. Schmidt (‘74). Annual allocations from the endowment will provide one scholarship to a rising junior or senior who demonstrates financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. If, in the future, the market value of the endowment reaches $100,000, a second student may be added and the annual allocation will be divided equally between the two students. The scholarship is renewable as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships following the University's guidelines for awarding scholarships. |
| Class of 1988 Alumni Scholarship | No | n/a | Alumni Relations | An endowed scholarship established by the JMU Class of 1988 as a class gift to the University. The recipient shall be an undergraduate student with GPA of 2.5 or above; an active member of any University organization; financial need is not to be of primary importance but should be a consideration; each recipient will receive the scholarship each of the four years of attendance at JMU while other criteria is maintained. Freshmen recipients will be chosen two months into the Fall semester. Financial Aid shall recommend students to the Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee members - JMU Alumni Director, JMU Financial Aid Director and officers of the Class of 1988. |
| Class of 1994 Freshmen Merit Scholarship Endowment Fund | No | n/a | Admissions | An endowed scholarship established by The Class of 1994 through their Senior Challenge Steering Committee. It is their intent to recognize and reward an incoming freshman student who has proven to be strong academically, as well as demonstrated strength in leadership roles in extra-curricular activities. The Class recommends that a selection committee be established by the Office of Admissions. Information about the candidate will be obtained from the Application for Admission. It is intended that a new scholarship be awarded each year until a total of four scholarships are awarded. In order to qualify for the scholarship, a student should meet the following criteria: -The scholarship is designated for incoming freshmen students. -The student's high school transcript must show an exceptional class rank or grade point average and demonstrate a challenging academic course load. ACT/SAT scores may be taken into consideration if provided. -The student must show strength in a variety (more than one) of leadership roles in school and/or community organizations. Once awarded the scholarship shall be renewed annually, for up to four years, provided the recipient maintains at least a 3.25 cumulative grade point average. If a recipient should become ineligible for renewed scholarship funds, the scholarship proceeds shall be added to the scholarship corpus until such time that the scholarship would have been used by the original recipient. |
| 1985 Friends for Life Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | College of Education | An endowed scholarship created by the College of Education and funded with gifts from a group of friends from the Class of 1985 who wished to celebrate and honor their lasting friendship. This scholarship endowment will support an annual scholarship for one deserving student who is in junior standing with the university, is admitted to a teacher education minor in the College of Education, and has a GPA of 2.75 or higher. The scholarship is renewable up to three years as long as the student maintains their GPA and is a student in good standing. The scholarship will be administered by the Dean of the College of Education. |
| Yount, Hyde & Barbour, P. C. Accounting Scholarship | No | n/a | School of Accounting | An endowed scholarship established by Yount, Hyde & Barbour, a CPA firm in Winchester, Virginia, to provide accounting scholarships. The Accounting department should make recommendations to the Financial Aid office. |
| McDannald Family Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | "An endowed scholarship established by Brenda Lacks McDannald (‘67). Scholarships will be awarded annually to one undergraduate student whose primary residence is in the Southside area of the Commonwealth of Virginia, specifically the counties of Halifax, Pittsylvania, Campbell, Charlotte, and Mecklenburg, and the City of Danville, with preference to those students who demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable as long as the student continues to meet the criteria and remains in good academic standing. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships." |
| Alger Family Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established Jonathan R. and Mary Ann B. Alger to support an annual scholarship for a student who demonstrates financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Student must have a GPA of 2.0 or above and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Once awarded, this scholarship may be renewed for three consecutive years provided the student meets the above criteria. |
| Jonathan R. and Mary Ann B. Alger Scholarship Endowment for Valley Scholars | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Jonathan R. and Mary Ann B. Alger. Valley Scholars is a University initiative designed to remove the financial barriers that might otherwise prevent promising students in the Shenandoah Valley with high financial need from attending college. The scholarship is to be awarded to students enrolled at James Madison University who have successfully completed the Valley Scholars program through high school. The scholarship is renewable with continued financial need eligibility. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for awarding of scholarships. |
| Accenture Innovation Business Plan Competition Student Scholarship Award | No | n/a | College of Business | An endowed scholarship award established by Accenture, LLP that will be presented annually to the COB 300 student team, selected for the finals of the Business Plan Competition, which best integrates the disciplines to solve a problem. |
| Accenture College of Business Student Scholarship | No | n/a | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established by Accenture Federal Services, LLC. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a student enrolled in the College of Business and minoring in Business Analytics at the discretion of the dean of the College of Business. |
| Purcell Family Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by John Barry Purcell, Jr. and John Barry Purcell, III (‘96). Dukes Pay It Forward is a call to action for alumni to make gifts that will ensure future generations of students have access to the Madison Experience that was so meaningful to them; and, ultimately, to inspire recipients of Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship awards to give back when they themselves have the means to do so. To be awarded a Purcell Family Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship, recipients must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Holden-Zebrowski Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Gregory S. Holden ('89) and Christopher J. Zebrowski. Dukes Pay It Forward is a call to action for alumni to make gifts that will ensure future generations of students have access to the Madison Experience that was so meaningful to them and, ultimately, to inspire recipients of Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship awards to give back when they themselves have the means to do so. To be awarded a Holden-Zebrowski Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship, recipients must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Dr. Steven W. Guerrier and Jacqueline Danielle Guerrier (‘14, ‘18) Scholarship Endowment for Valley Scholars | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Nancy L. Guerrier (‘86) which honors the memory of Dr. Steven Guerrier and Jacqueline Dannielle Guerrier. Valley Scholars is a University initiative designed to remove the financial barriers that might otherwise prevent promising students in the Shenandoah Valley with high financial need from attending college. The scholarship is to be awarded to students enrolled at James Madison University who have successfully completed the Valley Scholars program through high school. The scholarship is renewable with continued financial need eligibility. Once the endowment allocation provides $4,000 annually, it may be awarded to more than one scholar if needed. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for awarding of scholarships. |
| Lieberman Family Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Seth Lieberman ('99) with a gift to the James Madison University Foundation, Inc. the benefit of James Madison University . Dukes Pay It Forward is a call to action for alumni to make gifts that will ensure future generations of students have access to the Madison Experience that was so meaningful to them; and, ultimately, to inspire recipients of Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship awards to give back when they themselves have the means to do so. To be awarded a Lieberman Family Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship, recipients must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Lamb Holland Dukes Pride Scholarship Endowment in the College of Education | No | n/a | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by Paul R. Holland ('82) and Linda K. Yates, and Jonathan K. ('82) and Laurie A. Lamb. This scholarship is intended to benefit students in their last two years of study (undergraduate and graduate). Scholarships will be awarded to rising seniors enrolled in a teaching licensure program who demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Scholarships are renewable for one additional year. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Education, or designee, following the University's guidelines for awarding scholarships. |
| Lamb Holland Dukes Pride Scholarship Endowment in the College of Health and Behavioral Studies | No | n/a | College of Health and Behavioral Studies | An endowed scholarship established by Paul R. Holland ('82) and Linda K. Yates, and Jonathan K. ('82) and Laurie A. Lamb. This scholarship is intended to benefit students in their last two years of study (undergraduate or graduate). Scholarships will be awarded to rising juniors or seniors enrolled in pre-professional healthcare pursuits who demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Scholarships are renewable for one additional year. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Health and Behavioral Studies, or designee, following the University's guidelines for awarding scholarships. Scholarships |
| LT. Col. Justin Constantine ('92) Scholarship Endowment for First Generation Students | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Dahlia Constantine. This scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate first-generation student who demonstrates financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable, subject to the availability of funds as long as the student continues to demonstrate financial need and remains in good academic standing. Scholarships will be awarded in a manner determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Class of 1943 Alumni Scholarship | No | n/a | Alumni Relations | An endowed scholarship established with funds donated by the Class of 1943. The recipient will be selected as an entering freshman with a direct alumni legacy relationship. In addition, the recipient must have strong academic, extra-curricular and community service credentials. The recipient will continue to receive the scholarship for the four years that he or she attends Madison, as long as he or she maintains good academic standing. If, at any time, the student recipient fails to meet the requirements or when the student graduates, a new student will be selected based on the established criteria. |
| Class of 1970 Alumni Scholarship | No | n/a | Alumni Relations | An endowed scholarship established by the Class of 1970. |
| Jean and Harold Abt Memorial Scholarship Endowment in the College of Business | No | n/a | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established by Robert C. ('81) and Karin A. Abt honoring Robert's parents who sacrificed to provide he and his brothers a college education. The endowment will provide scholarship funds annually to students in the College of Business. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Business and will follow the university's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Jean D. Acton Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | Biology Department | An endowed scholarship established with a bequest from Jean D. Acton to provide scholarships to and/or financial support for research activities of recipients who shall be selected by a committee comprised of three members of the Department of Biology, in consultation with a representative of the Financial Aid Office of James Madison University. The selection committee shall be established and maintained in accordance with directives made by the Department of Biology. Recipients shall be undergraduate students in biology studying in the particular area of microbiology or immunology and having a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25, or alternatively, recipients shall be graduate students in biology interested in the study of immunology and having a graduate record examination score in the seventieth percentile; in either case the selection committee shall choose the recipients with the greatest financial need. [Qualified candidates should complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid forms (FAFSA) and submit to the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. The FAFSA is one means of determining the ranking of financial need among qualified candidates.] Recipients may receive multiple gifts. Should the selection committee be unable to select a recipient in any one year, the income shall be accumulated and distributed in the following year based on the aforementioned criteria. |
| J. Edgar Anderson Endowed String Music Scholarship | No | n/a | School of Music | An endowed scholarship established in memory of Mr. J. Edgar Anderson, Professor Emeritus of Music at JMU. The scholarship is restricted to a JMU music student majoring in "string" music. The "string" music faculty should evaluate and recommend a candidate to the Office of Financial Aid no later than May 31st for awarding a scholarship in the coming school year. If no one qualifies for the scholarship in any given year, the scholarship award can be used for financial support of the "string" music curriculum. The Music Department Head and the string faculty need prior approval from the JMU Foundation President in order to use the funds for financial support. The recipient(s) financial need should be considered, however, financial need is not required. The recipient(s) should be in good standing with the university and demonstrate a strong interest in "string" music. |
| Sharon Lyn O'Hare ('83) Memorial Scholarship Endowment in Economics | No | n/a | Economics Department | An endowed scholarship established by Nancy K. O'Hare is memory of her daughter. This scholarship will be awarded to a junior or senior student majoring in Economics who demonstrates financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Scholarships are renewable and the number of students receiving the scholarship may be increased over time as the endowment grows. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Academic Unit Head of the Economics Department following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Lindsay A. Czarniak ('00) Scholarship Endowment for Excellence in the School of Media Arts and Design | No | n/a | School of Media Arts and Design | An endowed scholarship established by Lindsay A. Czarniak ('00) and Craig Melvin. This scholarship is non-renewable. To be named a Czarniak Scholar, recipients must be enrolled in the School of Media Arts and Design, with preference given to students concentrating in journalism or digital video and cinema. Excellence will be determined by faculty committee based on the student's body of work. Scholarships will be administered at the discretion of the Director of the School of Media Arts and Design following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. The scholarship is non-renewable. |
| Dr. Terry D. Beitzel Memorial Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established with an endeavor in Memorial of Dr. Terry D. Beitzel. To be named a Beitzel Scholar, students must be enrolled as a Justice Studies major. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who demonstrates financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, with preference given to students with a GPA of 2.70 or higher. Preference will also be given to first-generation, underrepresented college students. The scholarship is renewable for up to two additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria and is in good academic standing. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| David Goodson Gill (‘76) Memorial Scholarship Endowment in the School of Art, Design and Art History | No | n/a | School of Art, Design and Art History | An endowed scholarship established by Claudia Tyner Offutt Gill in memory of David Goodson Gill ('76). The scholarship will be awarded to full-time undergraduate students enrolled in the art education licensure program and/or have declared a major in art education as an incoming student, who are residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia with preference to those whose primary residence is in Prince William County, VA or Arlington County, VA, and who demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable as long as the student continues to meet the criteria and may be renewed up to 3.5 years, allowing for the extra semester that it often takes for student teaching. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Director of the School of Art, Design and Art History following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. A gift to the expendable account will provide a scholarship of $2,000 each year over the first three years with the first award made for academic year 2022-2023. Scholarships from the expendable gift are renewable. While the expendable is being funded by the Donor, there will be no allocation from the endowment. As the endowment grows, the number of students receiving scholarships may be increased. |
| Hoffman Gives Back Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established with an endeavor created by the the Division of Access and Enrollment Management to honor fond memories of alumni who resided in Hoffman Hall. Dukes Pay It Forward is a call to action for alumni to make gifts that will ensure future generations of students have access to the Madison Experience that was so meaningful to them; and, ultimately, to inspire recipients of Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship awards to give back when they themselves have the means to do so. To be named a Hoffman Gives Back Dukes Pay It Forward Scholar, recipients must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Dr. David P. and Helen H. Hanson Scholarship Endowment in the Department of Graduate Psychology | No | n/a | Department of Graduate Psychology | An endowed scholarship established by Helen H. Hanson. To be named a Hanson Scholar, the recipient must be a full-time student in Graduate Psychology, with primary interest in School Psychology, who is in good academic standing and demonstrates financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. It is intended for one student to receive this scholarship per year until the scholarship is endowed, at which time it can be awarded to more than one student. The scholarship is renewable as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Recipients will be selected at the discretion of the Head of the Department of Graduate Psychology following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Kraft Family Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Robert W. (‘87) and Melody Minnix (‘86) Kraft. Dukes Pay It Forward is a call to action for alumni to make gifts that will ensure future generations of students have access to the Madison Experience that was so meaningful to them; and, ultimately, to inspire recipients of Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship awards to give back when they themselves have the means to do so. To be awarded a Kraft Family Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship, recipients must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Tom Martin Scholarship Endowment in Sport and Recreation Management | No | n/a | Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management | An endowed scholarship established with an endeavor created by the Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management in memory of Dr. Tom Martin, JMU Men's Soccer Head Coach from 1986 to 2014 and a lecturer in the Hart School. Faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and colleagues of the late Dr. Tom Martin were encouraged to make charitable gifts in support of the endeavor. This scholarship is non-renewable. The scholarship will provide funds annually to one non student-athlete majoring in Sport and Recreation Management who maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Award recipients can be undergraduate or graduate students and must demonstrate leadership and involvement in the program. The scholarships are non-renewable and preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The selection of the Martin Scholar will be made at the discretion of the Director of the Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management in collaboration with the Hart School Scholarship Selection Committee and in accordance with the University's guidelines for awarding scholarships. |
| Danoff Family Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Barry H. (‘92) and Caryn B. Danoff. Dukes Pay It Forward is a call to action for alumni to make gifts that will ensure future generations of students have access to the Madison Experience that was so meaningful to them; and, ultimately, to inspire recipients of Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship awards to give back when they themselves have the means to do so. To be awarded a Danoff Family Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship, recipients must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Faculty Emeriti Graduate Nursing Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | School of Nursing | An endowed scholarship established by Sharon L. Zook and other faculty emeriti of the JMU School of Nursing. Annual allocations from the endowment will provide scholarships to students enrolled in the Graduate Nursing program. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Director of the School of Nursing, in consultation with the Associate Director for Graduate Programs in Nursing, and shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Norlyn L. Bodkin Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Biology Department | An endowed scholarship established with an estate gift from Dr. & Mrs. Ronald Carrier honoring Norlyn L. Bodkin. This scholarship is to be awarded annually to a biology major in good standing a JMU. |
| Amethyst Circle Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established with an endeavor created by the Women for Madison program. This endowment will provide funds annually to support scholarships for students who are in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship may be renewed for one or more years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Beverly Y. ('68) and Leon P. Harris Scholarship Endowment for Valley Scholars | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Beverly Y. ('68) and Leon P. Harris. The Valley Scholars Program is a University initiative designed to remove the financial barriers that otherwise might prevent promising students in the Shenandoah Valley with high financial need from attending college. Annual allocations from this endowment will provide scholarships for need based student(s) participating in the Valley Scholars Program and attending James Madison University. The scholarship is renewable with continued financial need eligibility. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for awarding of scholarships associated with the Valley Scholars Program. |
| Marguerite ‘Peggy' Crockett Allen ('59) Scholarship Endowment for Valley Scholars | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Ann Harrity Shawver ('89) honoring the memory of the her mother and her passion for education and support of the Valley Scholars Program at James Madison University. Valley Scholars is a University initiative designed to remove the financial barriers that might otherwise prevent promising students in the Shenandoah Valley with high financial need from attending college. The scholarship is renewable with continued financial need eligibility. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for awarding of scholarships. If the Valley Scholars Program is discontinued, this scholarship will move to the College of Education to be awarded to a student studying Licensure in Elementary Education, with preference to students who demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follows the University's guidelines for awarding of scholarships. Scholarships will be renewable for up to three years as long as the student meets this criteria. |
| Victoria F. Alcantara ‚'10 Memorial Scholarship Endowment in Nursing | No | n/a | School of Nursing | An endowed scholarship honoring Victoria F. Alcantara a member of the Class of 2010; a Nursing major and a member of the alpha Kappa Delta Phi sorority, Victoria lost her life on January 25, 2009 following an automobile accident on her way to a nursing seminar. The Victoria F. Alcantara '10 Memorial Scholarship Endowment in Nursing will provide financial resources annually for one or more outstanding undergraduate student scholars in the School of Nursing, within the College of Health and Behavioral Studies at James Madison University. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must (a) have been accepted into the Nursing program at James Madison University, and (b) have a grade point average of 3.25 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) after at least four semesters of study at the time the student is considered for this scholarship. The selection of Victoria F. Alcantara Scholars shall be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the Head for the School of Nursing (or its successor department) within the College of Health and Behavioral Studies (one of the successor colleges to CISAT). Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of students to receive this scholarship shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Dr. Roddy V. Amenta Memorial Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Geology and Environmental Science Department | An endowed scholarship established from an endeavor by friends, colleagues and fellow faculty members that honors and memorializes a special person and an outstanding individual, Dr. Roddy V. Amenta. At the time of Roddy's passing, he had recently retired as a professor in the Department of Environmental Science Roddy played a critical role in the development of the department and was a strong voice for our students. This scholarship endowment will provide financial resources annually for one or more outstanding undergraduate student scholars in the Department of Geology and Environmental Science. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) after at least four semesters of study. The selection of Roddy Amenta Scholar(s) will be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the Head of the Department of Geology and Environmental Science. |
| Paddy ('72) and Jerry Argenzio-West Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship to be established by Mary Patricia "Paddy" Argenzio-West ('72)/ This endowment will provide financial resources for a rising Senior who demonstrates financial need and has a GPA of at least a 3.25 at the time that awardees are selected their Junior year. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of students to receive these scholarships will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Diane Pitts (`72) Healy Scholarship Endowment in the College of Education | No | n/a | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by Megan Healy and David Hallock to honor Diane Pitts ('72) Healy, a Madison College graduate originally from Caroline County. Through this scholarship, the Donors intend to provide financial resources annually to an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a teacher licensure program, whose primary residence is in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Scholarship recipients must demonstrate significant financial need in line with the federal requirements for a Pell Grant, as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Preference will be given to students whose primary residence is in a rural county or city with a population of less than 100,000, per the most recent official determination by the U.S. Census Bureau. As long as the recipient remains enrolled full time in their teacher licensure program, and meets the above criteria, the scholarship is renewable until the recipient completes their teacher licensure program. Scholarships will be awarded in a manner determined by the Dean of the College of Education, or designee, in conjunction with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, and shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Art Scholarship | No | n/a | School of Art, Design and Art History | An endowed scholarship established from the annual art auction proceeds and contributions from alumni, faculty, students, and patrons of the arts. Recipients shall be incoming freshmen or undergraduate art majors who show artistic accomplishments in art history or art education. Recipients shall be chosen by the Honors and Awards Committee of the School of Art, Design and Art History. |
| Tom Arthur Scholarship Endowment for Theatre | No | n/a | School of Theatre and Dance | An endowed scholarship established by Adam S. Arthur, M.D., MPH and Kathleen G. Arthur, Ph.D. to honor Tom Arthur. This scholarship will be primarily a need-based scholarship for outstanding undergraduate student scholars who have limited means of support; to be eligible, students would need to be matriculated full-time students and demonstrate a financial need, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. The scholarship will be awarded annually to one or more students who are active in Madison's Theatre activities; the scholarship is not limited to students enrolled in the School of Theatre & Dance. The scholarship will be administered by a committee of five individuals appointed annually by the head of the School of Theater & Dance. |
| CISE Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | College of Integrated Science and Engineering | A scholarship endowment established by the College of Integrated Science & Engineering. The CISE Scholarship Endowment will provide scholarships for students enrolled in the College of Integrated Science & Engineering. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Integrated Science & Engineering and shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Charles P. Baril Scholarship Endowment in the School of Accounting | No | n/a | School of Accounting | An endowed scholarship established with gifts recommended by Renee M. ('94) and Steven M. ('93) Boyce. To be named a Baril Scholar, recipients must be an undergraduate enrolled with a major in the School of Accounting. The scholarship is renewable for up to two additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Department Head of the School of Accounting and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Ted and Sandra Ballowe Scholarship Fund - Music | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Ted and Sandra Ballowe to provide a scholarship to benefit a JMU sophomore, junior or senior who maintains a 3.2 grade point average or better; majors in music and is a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia. If at any time the student recipient fails to meet the requirements or when the student graduates, a new student will be selected based on the established criteria. The scholarship recipient will be selected by the university upon recommendations of the Music Department and Biology Department on a ROTATING basis. |
| Ted and Sandra Ballowe Scholarship Fund - Biology | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | Endowed scholarship. Established to provide a scholarship to benefit a JMU sophomore, junior or senior who maintains a 3.2 grade point average or better; majors in biology and is a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia. If at any time the student recipient fails to meet the requirements or when the student graduates, a new student will be selected based on the established criteria. The scholarship recipient will be selected by the university upon recommendations of the Music Department and Biology Department on a ROTATING basis. |
| Sarah Elizabeth Umphlette Bane Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Sarah Bane Williams in honor of her mother, Sarah Elizabeth "Betty" Umphlette Bane ‘52, for her outstanding life achievement and her lifelong love of Madison College and JMU. This scholarship is intended to benefit an entering JMU freshman from the County of Halifax, Virginia. In addition to having a 3.5 grade point average, the student will exhibit outstanding extracurricular and service achievement. A new scholarship recipient will be selected each year. The JMU Director of Scholarships will select the scholarship recipient. Should there be no qualified students from the County of Halifax, this fund may be used to assist a freshman from the City of Suffolk. Should there be no qualified students from the City of Suffolk, this fund may be used to assist a freshman from the Commonwealth of Virginia. |
| Leona K. Barlow Scholarship | No | n/a | Health Professions | An endowed scholarship from the Estate of Leona K. Barlow initially established for Home Economics scholarships. Since Home Economics became part of the Health Professions Department, the scholarship funds will benefit a Health Professions student. |
| Bain Family Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Philip Bain, Jr. ('85) and Hannah B. Bain in loving memory of Jack P. Bain Sr., which will provide financial resources annually to one or more students who will be in their junior or senior year of undergraduate studies. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must have a declared major in the College of Business and/or the College of Visual & Performing Arts. Furthermore, this scholarship will be awarded to a student whose home residence is located in the counties of Sussex, Surry, Southampton or Isle of Wight, Va. In the event there are no students from these counties, the scholarship may be awarded to any student at large. Also, preference will be given to a student with demonstrated financial need and a GPA of 3.25 or greater. The selection of the Bain Family Scholars will be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. |
| Francis and Isabelle M. Bell Endowed Scholarship in the Department of Finance and Business Law | No | n/a | Finance and Business Law Department | An endowed scholarship established by the Bell Family through the Bell Charitable Remainder Unitrust. The purpose of this gift is to honor the memory of Francis and Isabelle M. Bell. This scholarship will provide the financial resources annually for one or more deserving students with a good work ethic in the College of Business. It is the Donor's intent that this scholarship will always be awarded for student academic scholarships and is not intended to be a competitive College of Business award. To qualify, Bell Scholars must: - be Virginia residents; - be sophomores, juniors or seniors in good academic standing; - have declared the Finance or Quantitative Finance Major; and - demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Bell Scholars will be selected at the discretion of the Academic Unit Head (AUH) for the Department of Finance and Business Law. The AUH will have the discretion to make one or multiple awards in any given year and will also have the discretion to name a merit based Bell Scholar if there are no eligible need-based students within a given year. This scholarship is renewable as long as the student remains eligible. |
| Alexander L. and Joanne V. Gabbin Business Endowed Scholarship | No | n/a | Honors College | An endowed scholarship established by Drs. Alexander and Joanne Gabbin. This scholarship will be awarded to underrepresented undergraduate students (e.g., first generation college student, geographic diversity, merit scholarships, etc.) whose talents, skills and abilities enable them to enrich the James Madison University community and who are members of the Honors College. The recipient must plan to pursue a major in the College of Business and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 to be eligible for annual renewal of the scholarship award. The recipient will be selected by the Dean of the Honors College. |
| Marie B. Baird & Sannie B. Baird Scholarship | No | n/a | College of Education | Established by Kenneth W. Coker of Waverly, Virginia, in memory of his aunts, Marie Baird and Sannie Baird, school teachers in Southside, Virginia. Scholarship will be awarded to student(s) who are declared as seeking a teaching certificate and have completed 60 credit hours successfully. Financial need and academic quality shall be considered. First preference will be given to students from the Tidewater/Southside Virginia area. |
| Amalia D. Baylor Russian Scholarship | No | n/a | World Languages and Cultures | An endowed scholarship established by Elizabeth Neatrour in honor of her mother. Scholarship recipients shall be students of Russian. |
| Dr. Charles P. Bilbrey Endowed Scholarship | No | n/a | Computer Information Systems & Business Analytics | An endowed scholarship established June 1, 1989 by Dr. Charles P. Bilbrey. Candidates must be CIS majors, must demonstrate financial need by submitting a FAFSA or other support of financial need, and must be in good standing with JMU. Applications are due on or before March 31. Recipient may re-apply each year for selection. |
| Bilbrey,Busing,Reid,Tansky & Teer Endowed Beta Gamma Sigma Scholarship | No | n/a | College of Business | An endowed scholarship intended to benefit a potential or present outstanding, full-time student(s) with a Bachelor of Business Administration major that has a financial need. Preference may be given to an entering outstanding freshman student(s) with financial need and who has declared a Bachelor of Business Administration major. The scholarship could be renewed for a maximum of ten full-time semesters including any transfer credits as long as the student remains eligible. A scholarship selection committee appointed by the Dean of the College of Business will annually recommend the scholarship recipient(s) to the university's director of scholarships. |
| Maylea Beasley Memorial Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Frank T. “Buddy†('93) and Kathy Gadams honoring the memory of Maylea Beasley, a James Madison University freshman from Virginia Beach who tragically lost her life in an accident in November 2020. The Maylea Beasley Scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman with preference to a graduating senior from First Colonial High School who is determined to have financial need. In a year when a student from First Colonial High School does not qualify, another student from the Virginia Beach area may be considered. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for awarding of scholarships." |
| Bishard Family Entrepreneurial Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Steven W. and Rebecca J. Bishard. The Bishard Family Scholar award will be given to an incoming freshman from Norfolk Christian School in Norfolk, First Colonial High School in Virginia Beach City, Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach City or Kellam High School in Virginia Beach City with first preference being given to an incoming freshman from Norfolk Christian School. In a year when a student from one of these four high schools does not qualify, another student from the Virginia Beach area may be considered. Preference shall be given to a student with an interest in a major in the College of Business and/or previous involvement in an organization such as Young Life or similar youth organization. Financial need will be a consideration but is not a requirement. Scholarships are renewable as long as the student maintains a GPA of 3.00 or higher. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for awarding of scholarships. " |
| Blue Ridge Bank, N.A. Finance Scholarship Endowment in the College of Business | No | n/a | Finance and Business Law Department | An endowed scholarship established by Blue Ridge Bank, N.A. This scholarship is non-renewable. This scholarship will be awarded to a sophomore, junior or senior majoring in Finance. The scholarship is non-renewable, and is awarded at the discretion of the Academic Department Head of Finance. Beyond these criteria, the selection of the scholarship recipients will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Tom Byrne ('91) Memorial Scholarship Endowment in Justice Studies | No | n/a | College of Arts and Letters, Department of Justice Studies | An endowed scholarship established by Benjamin R. Farmery ('92) to honor the memory of Thomas J. Byrne ('91) who majored in Finance and was an active brother in the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. The son of a retired DEA Special Agent, Tom Byrne joined the DEA just days after graduating from James Madison University. DEA Supervisory Special Agent Thomas J. Byrne died on August 30, 2008, and his name was placed on the DEA Wall of Honor commemorating those who have fallen in the line of duty at the Department of Drug Enforcement Administration. This endowed scholarship will create a lasting legacy in Tom's memory. Through this endowment, the Donor intends to provide financial resources annually for a student enrolled in Justice Studies. Recipients must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Scholarships are renewable for up to three years and will be awarded in a manner determined by the Dean of the College of Arts and Letters, in consultation with the Justice Studies Program Head, and shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Brakke/Mason Endowment for an Undergraduate Research Award in the College of Science & Mathematics | No | n/a | College of Science and Mathematics | An endowment established by Dr. David Brakke, Dean of the College of Science & Mathematics and Ms. Mary Anne Mason, for the benefit of the College of Science and Mathematics at James Madison University to be used each year to support an undergraduate research award to a sophomore or junior in the College of Science & Mathematics. |
| Fred B. & Diane P. Beidler Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Diane P. Beidler to provide financial resources to encourage enrollment at James Madison University by outstanding men and women - of any age – who have graduated from a high school located in Shenandoah County and/or Woodstock, that demonstrate they are deserving, ambitious, and intellectually capable students who desire to pursue their educational opportunities beyond the high school level - and, have a need for financial assistance, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. Guided by the above criteria, this scholarship shall be awarded annually - and, it may be awarded to one (or more) incoming students or currently enrolled students, at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. Once a student is appointed a Beidler Scholar, this scholarship may be renewed in subsequent academic years; but, it may be renewed for no more than four academic years beyond a student's freshman year. |
| James O. Benedict Scholarship Endowment in Psychology | No | n/a | Department of Psychology | An endowed scholarship established by the Psychology Department's faculty, alumni and friends in recognition of Dr. James O. Benedict. The scholarship will provide funds annually for an outstanding senior-level undergraduate student majoring in Psychology who has a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in higher education in the field of Psychology or who has served as a teaching assistant in Psychology while an undergraduate student. |
| Michael L. Carrier ('87, '91) Memorial Scholarship Endowment in the College of Business | No | n/a | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established by Dr. Ronald E. and Edith J. Carrier in memory of their son, Michael L. Carrier. The scholarship will be awarded annually to students pursuing a major in the College of Business. To qualify as a Carrier Scholar, the recipient must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Selection of recipients will be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the Dean for the College of Business. Beyond these criteria, the appointment of students to receive these scholarships will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Casagrande Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Gena B. ('99) and Zachary ('99) Casagrande. Dukes Pay It Forward is a call to action for alumni to make gifts that will ensure future generations of students have access to the Madison Experience that was so meaningful to them; and, ultimately, to inspire recipients of Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship awards to give back when they themselves have the means to do so. To be named a Casagrande Dukes Pay It Forward Scholar, recipients must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Scott M. Causey Music Scholarship Endowment-School of Music, JMU | No | n/a | School of Music | An endowed scholarship established by Maria Recio Causey ('84) in memory of her husband, Scott M. Causey ('84). As to the selection of the “Causey Scholar†to receive tuition awards, the appointment shall be made according to the following criteria: -Student must be in good academic standing at JMU -Student must be either a Music Major or Minor, with a preference for a Music Industry scholar -Scholarship may be made annually to one or more students and may be used for recruiting or for currently enrolled student(s) Award will be determined at the discretion of the Director of the School of Music in consultation with the Academic Unit Head of the Music Industry program. |
| Alice M. Julias (‘65) Family Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Alice M. Julias (‘65). The scholarship will be awarded to one first generation student from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia who demonstrates financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. If there is no student from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia who qualifies, the scholarship can be awarded to a student from the Commonwealth of Virginia. The scholarship is renewable as long as the student continues to meet the financial need criteria and remains in good academic standing. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Centennial Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | First-Generation Student Success | An endowed scholarship established by Carter M. ('90) and Joseph K. Reid III, creating a privately funded scholarship in support of the University's Centennial Scholars Program. It is the Donors' hope that other like-minded donors will contribute to this endowment over time, increasing access and support for future Centennial Scholars. Annual allocations from the endowment will provide scholarships in the University's Centennial Scholars Program. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Executive Director for Student Access and Inclusion in collaboration with the Vice President for Access and Enrollment Management. The appointment of a student(s) as a Centennial Scholar shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships and, in particular, the University's guidelines for the Centennial Scholars Program. |
| Center for Global Engagement Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Center for Global Engagement | An endowed scholarship established by an endeavor with gifts from Global Advisory Council members, faculty & staff, alumni, parents, and friends of the Center for Global Engagement. This endowed scholarship will provide funds annually for study abroad scholarships. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Executive Director for the Center for Global Engagement and will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Hoy Family Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Carol B. ('83) and Robert T. ('83) Hoy. Dukes Pay It Forward is a call to action for alumni to make gifts that will ensure future generations of students have access to the Madison Experience that was so meaningful to them; and, ultimately, to inspire recipients of Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship awards to give back when they themselves have the means to do so. To be awarded a Hoy Family Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship, recipients must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Juanita Hodnett Chandler Memorial Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established By Wallace L. Chandler in loving memory of his wife, Juanita Hodnett Chandler to provide annual financial resources to a student from Halifax County, Virginia. To be eligible for this scholarship, the student must have a declared major in the College of Business and/or the College of Education and demonstrated financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Furthermore, this scholarship will be awarded to a student whose home residence is located in the County of Halifax, Virginia. In the event there are no students from this County in a given year, scholarship expendable funds may be held for a year or be awarded to a student who is a resident of Pittsylvania County, Virginia. This scholarship is renewable and it is preferred that the scholarship follow one student through graduation so long as the student maintains a 2.8 GPA and remains a major in the College of Business or the College of Education. If one of those factors should change, then the scholarship would be awarded to a new incoming student. The selection of “The Juanita Hodnett Chandler Memorial Scholar†will be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. |
| Don Chodrow Memorial Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Physics & Astronomy Department | An endowed scholarship established from an endeavor by friends, colleagues and faculty members that honors and memorializes a special person and an outstanding individual, Dr. Don Chodrow. At the time of Don's passing he was an assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Don played a critical role in the development of the department and was a strong voice for our students. He served on department, college and university committees to craft our curriculum. This scholarship endowment will provide financial resources annually for one or more outstanding undergraduate student scholars in Department of Physics and Astronomy. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) after at least four semesters of study. The selection of Don Chodrow Scholar(s) will be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the Head for the Department of Physics and Astronomy. |
| Patsy M. Clarke Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships, University Advancement | An endowed scholarship established with a gift from the estate of Patsy M. Clarke to provide scholarship funds to be used to assist young people from the Martinsville- Henry county area who wish to attend James Madison University. |
| Dr. T. Michael Clayton ('82) Endowed Scholarship for Academic Excellence in the College of Education | No | n/a | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by Dr. T. Michael Clayton. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must be an incoming freshman who demonstrates high academic achievement and an intention to pursue a major in the College of Education. Once a student is named a Clayton Scholar, this scholarship may be renewed for up to three consecutive years if the recipient remains a student within the College of Education and maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher. If either stipulation is not met, a new recipient will be selected. Selection of recipients will be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the Dean for the College of Education. Financial need is not a consideration in the selection of a Clayton Scholar. |
| W. Dean Cocking Scholarship Endowment for Summer Ecological Research in Graduate Biology | No | n/a | Biology Department | An endowed scholarship established by Emily B. Branscome ('78). Each year, the annual allocation will provide scholarship funds to outstanding graduate scholars. Beyond these criteria, the selection of recipients will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Jonathan R. Coe ('80) Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established with a gift from Lisa M. (‘83) and John Eyster, Jr. to honor the memory of Jonathan R. Coe ('80). Dukes Pay It Forward is a call to action for alumni to make gifts that will ensure future generations of students have access to the Madison Experience that was so meaningful to them; and, ultimately, to inspire recipients of Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship awards to give back when they themselves have the means to do so. To be named a Coe Dukes Pay It Forward Scholar, recipients must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| The Betty Coe '64 & Paul J. Cinquegrana Scholarship Endowment for Entrepreneurship, Ethics and Leadership in the College of Business | No | n/a | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established with a generous gift from Betty Coe Cinquegrana. This scholarship will benefit a student with the following qualifications: 1) Demonstrate financial need as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships 2) Be a junior or senior engaged in studies in the College of Business with demonstrated interest or concentration in: a) Entrepreneurship (such as Management majors with concentration in Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship; students enrolled in or who have completed the MGT 472 Venture Creation class; and/or students involved in the activities or programs of the Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship) and/or b) Free Enterprise, Business Ethics or Ethical Leadership (such as Management majors with concentration in Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship or students involved in similar activities or programs) In all cases, the appointment of the Coe-Cinquegrana Scholar will be determined by the Dean for the College of Business. |
| Stephen G. ('80) and Nora N. ('82) Crouch Scholarship Endowment in the College of Business | No | n/a | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established by Stephen G. ('80) and Nora N. ('82) Crouch. Through this scholarship, the Donors intend to provide financial resources annually for one in-state student enrolled in the College of Business who is an underrepresented cohort. The scholarship is renewable as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded as determined by the Dean of the College of Business and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| KPMG Reaching New Heights in Diversity Scholarship Endowment in the College of Business | No | n/a | College of Business | "An endowed scholarship created by the KPMG U.S. Foundation, Inc. The KPMG Reaching New Heights in Diversity Scholarship Endowment in the College of Business will provide financial resources annually for students enrolled in the College of Business with preference to students in Accounting, Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics, or Finance. Recipients must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Preference will be given to underrepresented students whose talents, skills and abilities enable them to enrich the James Madison University community. Scholarships will be awarded annually for as many students as funds are available at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Business and will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. While the expendable is being funded through this gift, scholarships will be awarded annually for as many students as funds are available." |
| Butcher Family Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by William Butcher III ('88). Dukes Pay It Forward is a call to action for alumni to make gifts that will ensure future generations of students have access to the Madison Experience that was so meaningful to them; and, ultimately, to inspire recipients of Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship awards to give back when they themselves have the means to do so. To be named a Butcher Family Dukes Pay It Forward Scholar, recipients must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Judith B. Blankenburg Endowed Scholarship | No | n/a | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established in April 1988 by Judith Blankenburg. Recipient(s) must be a Virginia resident. Financial need is not a primary consideration. The award should go to students meeting the criteria and enrolled in one of the following programs considered in the order given: (1) Educational Media minor; (2) education undergraduate program leading to licensure as a teacher, or; (3) education graduate program. The College Dean and an Educational Media faculty representative (or School of Education faculty member, if no Educational Media faculty member is available) shall be members of the selection committee. The recipient(s) may receive the scholarship for more than one year when application is made annually and significant progress is made toward completing appropriate program requirements. |
| Gilbert T. Bland/Burger King Education Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Assistant Dean, College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by Gilbert Bland and Tymark Enterprises (Burger King). This Scholarship shall be for underrepresented students at James Madison University – including but not limited to first generation college students, students who would enhance the diversity of university's student body, students who merit scholarships on the basis of their academic or other (non-athletic) achievements and accomplishments. The key priorities to consider in the naming of students as Gilbert T. Bland/Burger King Scholars is identifying students whose talents, skills and abilities enable them to enrich the James Madison University community and who will engage (or are engaged) in studies in Education. Each year available scholarships funds will be awarded by the College of Education to students who demonstrate by their course of studies an intention to pursue a career as a teacher. This Scholarship Endowment shall provide a source of financial support for the primary purpose of assisting needy and academically outstanding underrepresented students, in a manner consistent with the priories noted above. The Scholarship will be awarded to incoming freshmen and may be renewed thereafter for a maximum of four years beyond freshman year, provided that the recipient maintains a cumulative grade point average of at least B+, using whatever grading method may be in use at the time at the university. |
| Gosline-Mitchell ('93) Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Alisa G. ('93) and Gregory L. ('93) Mitchell. Dukes Pay It Forward is a call to action for alumni to make gifts that will ensure future generations of students have access to the Madison Experience that was so meaningful to them; and, ultimately, to inspire recipients of Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship awards to give back when they themselves have the means to do so. To be named a Gosline-Mitchell ('93) Dukes Pay It Forward Scholar, recipients must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Dinah Gottschalk and Brad Roof Scholarship Endowment in the School of Accounting | No | n/a | School of Accounting | An endowed scholarship established by Susan R. Roos ('88) honoring Dinah Gottschalk and Brad Roof, two professors who had an impact on the Donor's education and career. The scholarship recipient must be an upcoming Junior enrolled in the School of Accounting. The scholarship is renewable for two years through the Master of Science in Accounting degree, as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Director of the School of Accounting and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Lt. Col. Kevin R. (‘93) and Anne D. (‘93) Kittrell Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Steven T. ('93) and Kim K. ('96) George to honor the memory of Kim K. George's brother and sister-in-law, Lt. Col. Kevin R. and Anne Kittrell ('93). Dukes Pay It Forward is a call to action for alumni to make gifts that will ensure future generations of students have access to the Madison Experience that was so meaningful to them; and, ultimately, to inspire recipients of Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship awards to give back when they themselves have the means to do so. To be named a Kittrell Dukes Pay It Forward Scholar, recipients must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Lori J. Mowen ('80) and Susan R. Cumpston ('82) Academic Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established with gifts from Lori Mowen ('80) and Susan Cumpston ('82). The Donors intend for this scholarship to fill the gap between the cost of attendance and other federal, state, and private aid. The endowment will provide financial resources annually to support scholarships for undergraduate students majoring in any discipline. Scholarship recipients must: - Be a first-generation college student - Reside in the state of West Virginia and/or a county or city in the Appalachia Region of Virginia, as defined by the Appalachian Regional Commission, currently as the counties of Alleghany, Bath, Bland, Botetourt, Buchanan, Carroll, Craig, Dickenson, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Henry, Highland, Lee, Montgomery, Patrick, Pulaski, Rockbridge, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe, and the independent cities of Bristol, Buena Vista, Covington, Galax, Lexington, Martinsville, Norton, and Radford - Demonstrate high financial need, as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships - Meet, and preferably exceed, academic good standing as defined by the University The first scholarship may be awarded to an incoming freshman who meets the above criteria. Awards in subsequent years may be made to new incoming freshman as funding permits. Scholarships may be renewed for up to four years, as long as recipients continue to meet the established criteria. Scholarships will be made in a manner determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. |
| Jerry & Nancy Bolton and Family Scholarship Endowment for Biology in the College of Science & Mathematics | No | n/a | Biology Department | An endowed scholarship established by Nancy Bolton. The Donor created this scholarship endowment in recognition of daughters Deborah Bolton Grimm '74 and Ellen Bolton McDorman '78 - both of whom graduated from the university with degrees in Biology - and, in their honor, she directs that each year, one scholarship shall be awarded to an outstanding student whose studies are focused on the discipline of Biology as the student's major. The scholarship may be awarded to an incoming freshman, provided that the student demonstrates an intention to pursue the study of Biology as the student's major. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must demonstrate a need for financial assistance, as determined by the university's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. Once a student is named a Bolton Scholar, this scholarship may be renewed, but in no case may a student receive this scholarship for more than five years of study in all. At a time in the future when the scholarship endowment may be large enough to support the awarding of more than one scholarship each year, the Donor directs that the university shall be within its discretion to do so. The scholarship decisions will be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the head of the Biology Department, in consultation with the Dean for the College of Science & Mathematics. |
| Busey Family Scholarship for the College of Business | No | n/a | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established by Sam and Carol Busey. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must be an incoming freshman who demonstrates an intention to pursue a major in the College of Business. Once a student is named a Busey Scholar, this scholarship may be renewed for up to three consecutive years if the recipient remains a student within the College of Business and maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. If either stipulation is not met, a new recipient will be selected. Selection of recipients will be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the Dean for the College of Business, based on the following criteria. Recipients must: - Be in-state students - Have a cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 3.0 or higher - Demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships - Enroll in general Business Administration courses leading to admission to the College of Business. Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of Busey Scholars shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Boehm Family Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | College of Business | A endowed scholarship established by Steven G. Boehm '78 and Mary White Boehm '78 created in honor of their parents, William & Evelyn Boehm and Edwin & Anna White. Through this scholarship, funds will be provided annually to an outstanding undergraduate student scholar enrolled in the College of Business who demonstrates a need for financial assistance, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid. The appointment of a student as a Boehm Family Scholar shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Black Alumni Chapter Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Vice President for Enrollment Management | An endowed scholarship established by The Black Alumni Chapter of James Madison University. Allocations from the endowment will provide financial resources annually for two incoming freshmen. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student remains an undergraduate in academic good standing. The application process for the scholarship will include a required essay of 250 words or less from each student applicant explaining a demonstrated record of leadership and/or service to African American culture or a multicultural community along with how diversity has impacted the student personally and how the student plans to engage in the JMU community. The annual allocation will be split evenly among the students who are receiving the scholarship. In the event a Black Alumni Chapter Scholar becomes ineligible for renewal, another qualifying student may be selected to finish the renewal term. During the period of transitioning to renewable scholarships under the new criteria set forth in April of 2024, scholarships will be awarded as follows: • For academic year 2024-2025, renewable scholarships will be awarded to two incoming freshmen, two rising sophomores, two rising juniors, and two rising seniors. • For academic year 2025-2026 and thereafter, two new incoming freshmen will be selected to receive the scholarship each year following the amended criteria. • The annual allocation will be split evenly among the up to eight students receiving the scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Vice President for Access and Enrollment Management or designee along with a selection committee as defined in the agreement and will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. *Applications will be collected through the BAC Cultural Leadership and Inclusion opportunity.* |
| Lacy Daniel Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship originally established in 1980 by the Black Student Alliance. In 1998 the scholarship was re-named as a memorial tribute to Dr. Lacy Daniel who faithfully advised the Black Student Alliance during his tenure at JMU. The endowment will provide funds annually to support a scholarship for an underrepresented undergraduate student whose talents, skills and abilities enable them to enrich the James Madison University community. The Lacy Daniel Scholar must be enrolled full-time, have a minimum 2.8 GPA, and can be majoring in any discipline. The scholarship may be renewed as long as the recipient continues to meet the established criteria. Scholarships will be awarded in a manner determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships |
| Horace Burr Scholarship | No | n/a | School of Theatre and Dance | An endowed scholarship established by the Stratford Players of the Communication Department in honor of Horace Burr. Intended for students concentrating in theatre who have demonstrated excellence in academic and practical theatre work. |
| The Joseph and Deborah Boling Family Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by the Joe Boling family to provide scholarship support for a deserving student with demonstrated financial need. The scholarship is not necessarily restricted to any particular academic area or program, however, a minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. The primary factor is in helping a deserving student with significant financial need within the academic component of the University. |
| Nancy Revercomb Brubaker '56 Endowed Scholarship for Foreign Exchange Students in the College of Business | No | n/a | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established Daniel W. Brubaker & Nancy Revercomb Brubaker '56 to support outstanding foreign exchange student scholars studying on campus as part of the University's international exchange program. The appointment of Nancy Revercomb Brubaker '56 Scholars shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of such scholarships. |
| Craig C. Bram '80 & Kimberly Gooch Bram '80 Endowed Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | College of Business | An endowed merit based scholarship established by Craig C. Bram '80 & Kimberly Gooch Bram '80 for the College of Business. Through this scholarship, funds will be provided annually to an outstanding undergraduate student in the College of Business. The appointment of a student as a Craig C. Bram '80 and Kimberly Gooch Bram'80 Scholar shall follow the university's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| J. Leonard and Thelma Kennett Branch Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established with a gift from the Estate of J. Leonard and Thelma Kennett Branch to provide general scholarships to JMU students. |
| D. Perry and Sharon C. Brown Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | Assistant Dean, College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by D. Perry and Sharon C. Brown, this scholarship is intended to benefit a JMU student concentrating in Special Education. The scholarship recipient will be selected by the University Scholarship Committee upon recommendation of the Coordinator of the Special Education Program at James Madison University. |
| Emily Virginia Bushong Memorial Scholarship | No | n/a | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by the Estate of Emily Virginia Bushong to provide scholarships in Elementary Education to students who are in need of financial assistance; further, that there be no academic restriction on the use of this scholarship other than that the student meet the minimum academic requirement of JMU. |
| Dr. Charles G. Caldwell Scholarship | No | n/a | Assistant Dean, College of Education | An endowed scholarship established in memory of Dr. C.G. Caldwell. Recipient(s) must be: majoring in Early and Middle Education at JMU; a student in good standing; and must demonstrate financial need. |
| Minnie Christiansen - Margaret Miner Endowed Scholarship | No | n/a | Health Professions | An endowed scholarship established by Drs. Ted and Marjorie Christiansen in honor of their mothers, Minnie Christiansen and Margaret Miner. The scholarship is intended to benefit one senior majoring in Dietetics who has achieved the highest average at the end of seven semesters. No student will receive funds from this scholarship for more than one year. |
| George Warren Chappelear Jr. Scholarship | No | n/a | Biology Department | An endowed scholarship established by Alvin V., Jr., and Nancy C. Baird in memory of her father, George Warren Chappelear, Jr., who was head of the Biology department at James Madison University from 1918 until his death October 4, 1944. This scholarship is intended to benefit a JMU student who demonstrates financial need and who is a major or at least a minor in Biology. The Biology department will select recipients for this scholarship. |
| Computer Science Department Scholarships | No | n/a | Computer Science | An endowed scholarship for Computer Science Department Scholarships. Applicants need to be computer science majors; the Computer Science department may have additional qualifying criteria. |
| Rick and Orinda Christoph Management Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Business Management Department | An endowed scholarship established November 15, 1989 by Rick and Orinda Christoph for management students. This award is merit-based and the recipient(s) is selected by the management faculty. |
| Adolph Coors Foundation Business Scholarship | No | n/a | College of Business | An endowed scholarship for a student in the College of Business. |
| Mary Latimer Cordner Scholarship | No | n/a | School of Theatre and Dance | An endowed scholarship established by M.L. Cordner to award scholarships to Junior and Senior students demonstrating excellence in academic and practical theatre work. The Director of the theatre unit will appoint a committee to select the recipient(s). |
| Margaret & Jesse Cook Memorial-Suzanne C. Elmore Endowed Scholarship | No | n/a | School of Music | An endowed scholarship established by Suzanne Elmore and family. The recipient shall be a needy student making satisfactory academic progress. It is preferred that this scholarship be awarded to a Music major. |
| Jessica Maureen Chabot '99 Endowment | No | n/a | College of Education | Established by Guy and Patricia Chabot, along with their daughter Kristen Parrott, in memory of their daughter, Jessica Maureen Chabot, an alumna of James Madison University, in the Class of 1999. As a student, Jessie was in the Early Childhood Education program and Jessie earned a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences. She was very involved in the Community Service Learning program while at Madison. During her years as an undergraduate, Jessie was happiest when she was working in the Young Children's Program and when she was doing her student teaching. Mr. & Mrs. Chabot chose to honor their daughter's memory by creating this legacy which supports these activities in the College of Education at James Madison University. They especially hope that the scholarship awards provided through this endowment will enhance the educational experiences of students who are as excited about the prospect of educating young children as their daughter Jessica was. The Jessica Maureen Chabot '99 Endowment, benefits James Madison University by providing financial resources to support two purposes; specifically, the Jessica Maureen Chabot '99 Scholarship (known as the "Jessie Scholarship") and the Jessica Maureen Chabot '99 Grant for the Young Children's Program in the College of Education. Each year, the appointment of one (or more) student(s) as a Jessie Scholar shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships, as such guidelines may be in effect from time to time, and the following additional criteria; specifically, a student must: Demonstrate high academic achievement, as evidenced by an overall cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) at the time of the student's appointment to receive this scholarship; be a 4th or 5th year student enrolled in either the Early Childhood Education (K-3) or the Elementary Education (K-6) licensure programs, have declared a minor field of concentration in Early Childhood Education (K-3) or Elementary Education (K-6); and be a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The manner by which the student scholar is determined each year shall be at the discretion of the Dean for the College of Education. Once appointed to be a Jessie Scholar, the student shall receive the scholarship funds during the semester in which they are fulfilling their full-time student teaching requirements. |
| Classified Employees' Student Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by the JMU Foundation to provide scholarships for students of classified employees. Applicant must be sons or daughters of full-time classified employees. Contact the Financial Aid office for complete listing of criteria. |
| Classified Employees' Student Scholarship - Transfer | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by the JMU Foundation to provide scholarships for students of classified employees. Applicant must be sons or daughters of full-time classified employees. Contact the Financial Aid office for complete listing of criteria. |
| Clay Family Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established from the Elizabeth Clay Llewellyn Revocable Living Trust in memory of Mrs. Llewellyn's parents, James M. and Carrie H. Clay to provide scholarships for "needy" graduate or undergraduate student(s) who are residents of Campbell County, Virginia. It is intended the scholarship shall be used for tuition, room, board, and books. |
| Liberty Casali Memorial Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Chemistry & Biochemistry Department | An endowed scholarship established in honor of Liberty Casali, a retired and emeritus faculty of JMU's Chemistry Department who died February 13, 2000, by faculty, alumni, relatives and friends who wished to honor her memory. It is intended that through this scholarship, funds will be provided annually to an outstanding undergraduate student scholar who is majoring in the field of Chemistry at the University. |
| Marilyn Crawford Kinesiology Graduate Scholarship | No | n/a | Department of Kinesiology | An endowed scholarship established by Charlotte Arrendell in memory of her sister, Marilyn Crawford. This scholarship must benefit a Kinesiology graduate student returning to JMU in the forthcoming academic year, who demonstrates a desire to learn and who exhibits enthusiasm for life. This scholarship will be administered by the head of the Kinesiology Department. |
| Preston Scot Creech '02 Memorial Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Scot N. & Patricia G.Creech and the Charles Barker Champions for Charity to provide scholarship funds annually to outstanding undergraduate students who meet the following criteria: the student must demonstrate financial need as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships; and, the following prioritized criteria shall guide the selection process: First priority - To students from Virginia Beach, Virginia who are employees of the University Recreation Center and eligible for this Scholarship. Second priority - (In the event that there may be no students from Virginia Beach, Virginia who are employees of the University Recreation Center and eligible for this Scholarship in a particular year) To students from Virginia Beach who are eligible for this Scholarship without regard to whether they are employees of the University Recreation Center. Third Priority - (In the event that there may be no students from Virginia Beach who are eligible for this Scholarship in a particular year) -To students from the Commonwealth of Virginia who are employees of the University Recreation Center and eligible for this Scholarship. Fourth Priority - (In the event that there may be no students from the Commonwealth of Virginia who are employees of the University Recreation Center and eligible for this Scholarship in a particular year) - To students from the Commonwealth of Virginia who are eligible for this Scholarship without regard to whether they are employees of the University Recreation Center. In all cases, this Scholarship shall not be awarded to a student in lieu of compensation for employment or services rendered. A student may receive this scholarship for up to three additional academic years. It is anticipated that after the initial appointments of Preston Scot Creech '02 Memorial Scholars, it shall be the regular practice for at least one new scholarship recipient to be named each year, with other scholarship recipients continuing from the prior year(s). Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of students as Preston Scot Creech '02 Memorial Scholars shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Harrie E & Madaline H. Carpenter Academic Scholarship Endowment in the College of Education | No | n/a | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established with an estate gift given by Harrie E. and Madaline H. Carpenter, who was an alumna of the Class of 1943. This endowment will provide financial resources for scholarships that will be equally awarded to full-time students majoring in elementary education and having an entering minimum SAT score of 1,200 or its equivalent. The scholarships will be for full tuition support for eight (8) semesters provided the student maintains a cumulative 3.0 GPA. In the event a recipient falls below a cumulative 3.0 GPA, the tuition payments will be discontinued until the student again attains a cumulative 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to students with a demonstrated financial need who reside within the State of Virginia. |
| Samuel G. Cross String Education Scholarship | No | n/a | School of Music | An endowed scholarship Inspired by the School of Music and by Dr. Robert McCashin as Director of Orchestras at JMU to support the String Music Education Program at James Madison University. This scholarship is intended to benefit a String Education Major in the School of Music of the Junior or Senior Level. The one year award will initially be made to one student each year. A student may be re-selected in subsequent years. This stipulation is made so that the student establishes at least a two year music and academic track record, the basis upon which selection for the scholarship will be made. Recipient of the Samuel G. Cross Education Scholarship will be determined by the Scholarship Committee in the School of Music based on recommendations from the String Area Faculty of the School of Music. |
| Ronald E. & Edith J. Carrier Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established with the residual of a charitable gift annuity from Ronald E. and Edith J. Carrier. The Ronald E. & Edith J. Carrier Scholarship Endowment is for students entering their first year of study at James Madison University, The Donors' specific intention by this gift is to influence one (or more) student(s) who have been offered admission to James Madison University and are considering such an offer to make the decision to attend JMU. For this reason, the selection determination(s) regarding this Scholarship need must be made and announced early in the decision process so this scholarship may fulfill its purpose and serve as an effective influence on the student's decision. Each year, one (or more) new entering first-year student(s) will be selected to receive this Scholarship. |
| Marcia Dake Nursing Scholarship | No | n/a | School of Nursing | An endowed scholarship established by the College of Nursing Alumni Association Steering Committee, in memory of one of the founders of the JMU School of Nursing, Dr. Marcia Dake. Recipients shall be Nursing students in good standing. |
| Gregory W. Cross 1975, 1978 and Linda Weiss Cross 1977 Endowed Family Scholarship | No | n/a | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established by Gregory W. Cross 1975, 1978 and Linda Weiss Cross 1977 to support a scholarship in the College of Business. Through this scholarship, funds will be provided annually to outstanding undergraduate students, including both students entering college for the first time and students already enrolled in college. The appointment of a student as a Gregory W. Cross and Linda Weiss Cross Family Scholar shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships; provided however, that the following specific conditions are noted: The Donors' intention is to provide scholarship support for undergraduate students who are enrolled as full-time students. The scholarship recipient is to be a resident of Virginia, with a grade point average of 3.1 or higher based on a scale of 4.0 as a graduate of their high school. The Scholarship recipient must demonstrate financial need, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Each year scholarship funds will be provided to one outstanding student scholar, renewable for up to three additional academic years as long as the student maintains a grade point average of 3.1 or higher based on a scale of 4.0. It is intended that the funds available in a given year be used to support students with significant financial need, up to the limit of their unmet need for annual tuition and fees. Any remaining unexpended funds will support additional students. |
| Carrier Scholar's Fund | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by the Universal Corporation's Director's Charitable Award Program (DCAP) to provide scholarships to affect the decision of prospective incoming freshmen students to attend JMU. |
| Beth Hefner Memorial Scholarship | No | n/a | Assistant Dean, College of Education | An endowed scholarship established in memory of Beth Hefner to provide scholarships for Early and Middle Education students. Recipients are selected by the JMU Financial office from recommendations made by Early and Middle Education. |
| Joy Hollar Costello '58 Scholarship Endowment in Music Education | No | n/a | School of Music | An endowed scholarship established by Joy Hollar Costello '58. Through this scholarship, funds will be provided annually to an outstanding undergraduate student scholar in the music education program at James Madison University who demonstrates high academic accomplishment. |
| Martha Curt Scholarship Endowment in Art & Art History | No | n/a | School of Art, Design and Art History | An endowed scholarship established by the Walter & Martha Curt Family Foundation in recognition of Mrs. Curt's lifelong involvement in the arts. This scholarship will be awarded each year to a student selected by the Director of the JMU School of Art, Design & Art History. |
| Eddy Dalton Special Education Scholarship | No | n/a | Assistant Dean, College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by Eddy Dalton, the wife of former Virginia governor John Dalton. The recipient will be a student majoring or minoring in special education with the recommendation of the special education department. Not open to competition. The faculty in Special Education identifies a member of students each year (Juniors) to receive an award for their senior year. Total control over determining students lies with the department. |
| Robert J. Daly '82 Scholarship Endowment for Hospitality Management | No | n/a | Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management | An endowed scholarship established with a gift from Robert J. Daly '82, which will provide financial resources annually to one or more students (up to a maximum of four students at any one time) entering their junior or senior year of undergraduate studies. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must (a) have a declared major in Hospitality Management; (b) have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) after at least four semesters of study (at the time the student is considered for this scholarship); and, (c) demonstrate a need for financial assistance, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. The selection of Robert J. Daly '82 Scholars shall be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the program director for Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management. Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of a student to receive this scholarship shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. When a student is appointed a Robert J. Daly '82 Scholar for the student's junior year of undergraduate study, the scholarship may be renewed for the student's senior year of study, provided that the student remains a full-time student in good standing with the University. |
| Gap Soon Choi Memorial Scholarship Endowment for Voice in the School of Music | No | n/a | School of Music | An endowed scholarship created by Dr. In Dal Choi and other family members and friends of his mother, Gap Soon Choi, to honor her memory. The scholarship will provide financial support each year for at least one rising senior whose major instrument is voice. Students in all music major concentrations are eligible to pursue this scholarship. Each year during the spring semester, one (or more) student(s) shall be chosen by vote of the voice faculty within the School of Music as the Gap Soon Choi Scholar(s); and, the scholarship funds shall be presented to the student(s) in the succeeding academic year, with one-half provided in the fall semester and the other half provided in the spring semester. The following additional criteria shall be used each year in determining the recipient(s) of the Gap Soon Choi Memorial Scholarship; specifically: the student must not be anticipating, at the time of consideration, receipt of any other music scholarship as a senior, and the scholarship shall be awarded to the most active and talented vocalist who meets all the requirements for this scholarship. |
| Betty Coe & Paul J. Cinquegrana Scholarship Endowment in the College of Education | No | n/a | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by Betty Coe '64 & Paul J. Cinquegrana. The focus of this scholarship endowment shall be Education and, specifically, the academic disciplines of Business, Marketing, Computer Information & Technology, and Math Education. Each year, one or more scholarships will be awarded to students at James Madison University with an aspiration to become teachers who help prepare middle and/or high school students for post-secondary studies in business and business-related disciplines. Candidates for this scholarship shall demonstrate their commitment to this career by focusing their studies during their fourth (or later) year - within the College of Education - on acquiring the requisite credentials (e.g., teacher certifications) to teach business-related courses, computer information & technology courses and/or mathematics courses at the middle or high school level. The following criteria shall guide the selection of recipients for this scholarship. Specifically, to be named a Coe-Cinquegrana Scholar, the student must: -Have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) after at least six semesters of study at the time the student is considered for this scholarship. -Demonstrate financial need, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. -Engage in a course of study - in the fourth (or later) year - intended to prepare the student to teach one or more courses at the middle and/or high school level in one or more business-related disciplines (.e.g., Business Administration, Management, Finance, Marketing Education), including Economics and/or Computer Information & Technology. -As a secondary preference, students who are engaged in a course of study intended to prepare them to teach Mathematics at the middle or high school levels may be considered for this scholarship. -The appointment of a student as a Coe-Cinquegrana Scholar shall be made by the Dean for the College of Education, based on a process prescribed at the discretion of the Dean. Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of a student to receive this scholarship shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships; provided, however, that the following further specific conditions are here noted: A student may seek this scholarship only once during a student's college career at James Madison University. Because the scholarship is intended for students seeking to advance their studies in their fourth (or later) year of study for a specific purpose, interested students will need to submit a timely application/nomination in the manner prescribed by the Dean for the College of Education. As the scholarship endowment grows over time, whether by additional gifts or appreciation, such that it may be appropriate to award more than one annual scholarship, in no case may the level of each annual scholarship award be less than Two Thousand Dollars. It is intended that the scholarship decisions will be made and announced each year by mid-March, with the actual payment of the scholarship made in the fall semester following the spring announcement. |
| Donald G. Cooper ('73, '74) Scholarship Endowment in Education | No | n/a | Assistant Dean, College of Education | An endowed scholarship established with a gift from Donald G. Cooper ('73, '74). To be eligible as a Cooper scholar, a student must a) maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.25; b) demonstrate a need for financial aid as determined by the university's Office for Financial Aid & Scholarships; and, c) engage in a course of study (in the fourth or later year) intended to prepare the student to teach at the middle and/or high school level, with preference given to students intending to teach courses related to history or economics. |
| Dr. T. Michael Clayton ('82) Scholarship for Academic Excellence in the College of Business | No | n/a | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established by Dr. T. Michael Clayton. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must be an incoming freshman who demonstrates high academic achievement and an intention to pursue a major in the College of Business. Once a student is named a Clayton Scholar, this scholarship may be renewed for up to three consecutive years if the recipient remains a student within the College of Business and maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher. If either stipulation is not met, a new recipient will be selected. Selection of recipients will be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the Dean for the College of Business. Financial need is not a consideration in the selection of a Clayton Scholar. Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of Clayton Scholars shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| David K. ('83) and Tamela H. ('83) Chipman Scholarship Endowment for Engineering | No | n/a | Department of Engineering | An endowed scholarship established by David K. ('83) and Tamela H. ('83) Chipman with the intention to alleviate a portion of the financial burden of higher education for outstanding students in Engineering. The Chipman Scholarship will be awarded to a student in Engineering in the odd years (Beginning Fall 2011). This scholarship will provide financial resources annually to one or more students who are in their junior or senior year of undergraduate studies. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must (a) have a declared major in Engineering ; (b) have a grade point average of 3.25 or higher (on a 4.0 scale); and (c) have demonstrated financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The minimum award for a single student will be $1,000. The selection of Chipman Scholars will be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the director of the School of Engineering. |
| Jesse E. Daniels and Marriott Foundation Scholarship in Hospitality Management | No | n/a | Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management | An endowed scholarship established in memory of Jesse E. Daniels, a member of the H/T Mgmt Industry Advisory Council and VP Human Resources at Marriott, to provide a scholarship to a deserving JMU student majoring in H/T management. |
| Dr. George E. Sparks College of Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | College of Visual and Performing Arts | An endowed scholarship established by the College of Visual and Performing Arts. This endowment will provide funds annually for outstanding undergraduate students in the School of Art, Design and Art History, the School of Music, and/or the School of Theatre and Dance. The determination for the Arts Scholar(s) will be made by the Dean and Associate Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts in collaboration with the directors of the respective schools within the College of Visual and Performing Arts. |
| Lee Congdon Scholarship Endowment in History | No | n/a | History Department | An endowed scholarship established by Michael Szymanski ('77) in honor of his former professor and advisor, Dr. Lee Congdon. Mr. Szymanski wishes to honor Dr. Congdon by establishing an endowment in his name to further scholarly achievement in a course of studies where the professor devoted his life, energy and passion. As to the selection of the “Congdon Scholar†to receive tuition awards, the appointment shall be made each year according to the following criteria: -Student must be a rising junior or senior history major -Student must maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA -Scholarship is renewable from junior to senior year, but it is not a requirement -Award will be determined by the Academic Unit Head in the Department of History |
| Dance Scholarship | No | n/a | School of Theatre and Dance | An endowed scholarship established to provide scholarships for dance students. |
| Dawson Math/Science Scholarship | No | n/a | College of Science and Mathematics | An endowed scholarship where recipients shall be either math or science majors in financial need, and shall be residents of Shenandoah or Rockingham county, Virginia. Recipients must be in good academic standing. |
| Cheryl Mallory Dennier ('69) Scholarship Endowment in Management within the College of Business | No | n/a | Business Management Department | An endowed scholarship established by David R. Dennier to honor the memory of his wife, Cheryl Mallory Dennier ('69). To be eligible as a Dennier scholar, a student must: 1. be a junior or senior studying in the Management Program 2. demonstrate academic excellence as determined by the College of Business Scholarship Committee 3. be a student in good standing 4. lead an engaged and productive lifestyle beyond the classroom (as reflected in recommendations provided by faculty members on behalf of candidates) The recipient may be eligible as a Dennier scholar for two years. Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of a student to receive this scholarship shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Dr. & Mrs. Z. S. Dickerson Endowed Scholarship | No | n/a | Assistant Dean, College of Education | An endowed scholarship established in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Z. S. Dickerson to provide scholarship(s) to JMU students majoring in Early and Middle Education. |
| Raymond C. Dingledine Jr. Scholarship | No | n/a | History Department | An endowed scholarship established to provide a source of funding for academic scholarships and internships to deserving undergraduate/graduate students in history. |
| Charles W. King Endowed Scholarship | No | n/a | Administration & Finance | An endowed scholarship to honor Mr. Charles W. King, Jr. upon his retirement as the Senior Vice President for Administration & Finance. Mr. King initiated the establishment of this endowment and has strongly advocated for its growth during his tenure at James Madison University This scholarship is supported by gifts from employees of James Madison University's Division of Administration & Finance and other friends of the University. The Division of Administration & Finance Endowment for Scholarship will provide funds annually to outstanding students, including both students entering college for the first time and students already enrolled in college. Applications and nominations for this scholarship may be submitted at any time during the year by individuals employed by James Madison University within its Division of Administration and Finance. All nominations shall be considered during the annual review process coordinated by the Division's Scholarship Committee. The appointment of a student as a Division for Administration & Finance Scholar shall follow the Division's guidelines for the recommendation of student scholars and the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. In October of 2013, the Division of Administration & Finance amended the original agreement to change the selection criteria to include the following: • The first preference shall be students who are family members of employees in the Division of Administration & Finance, at the date of application/nomination. • In the event that there may be no candidates eligible for consideration who satisfy this first preference, then the secondary preference shall be students who demonstrate some other substantive connection to the Division (i.e. status as a former student employee of the Division). • Consideration will also be given to a candidate's academic success, financial need, and previously demonstrated leadership, involvement in extracurricular activities and community service and/or work. To find out more information and begin the Nomination process, please visit the "Administration and Finance Scholarship":https://www.jmu.edu/afscholarship/index.shtml website. |
| Thomas A. Dingledine Scholarship Endowment for Achievement in Academics & Service | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Tom Dingledine and Karyn Gunther Smith. Although neither donor is a graduate of James Madison University, both feel strongly connected to the university through the Dingledine family. For many, the name "Dingledine" is synonymous with the history of the institution. Tom is the grandson of Raymond and Agness Dingledine, Sr., or "Mr. Ding" and "Mama Ding" as they were affectionately known to their students. Dr. Dingledine was a faculty member for twenty-five years in the Department of History. Mrs. Dingledine was a beloved housemother for whom Dingledine Hall was named in 1969. Raymond Dingledine, Jr., Tom's uncle, was on the faculty for thirty-five years as head of the Department of History and wrote the definitive history of the university's first fifty years. The donors are not educators by profession, but see philanthropy as the way to participate in a significant way in the educating of deserving students. The Thomas A. Dingledine Scholarship Endowment for Achievement in Academics & Service is the third endowment the donors have created at James Madison University. The first, the Agness Dingledine Memorial Scholarship, honors the memory of "Mama Ding", while the Raymond C. Dingledine, Sr. Endowment for Leadership Scholarship was created to commemorate Tom's grandfather while honoring his father, William Dingledine. Each of these scholarships recognizes students who make service a central theme in their lives even as they excel in the classroom. The Donor's intent in creating the Thomas A. Dingledine Scholarship Endowment for Achievement in Academics & Service is to give the university the means to recruit, as freshmen, students with the same qualities as those now being honored with the scholarships in Tom's grandparents' names. This was the first, four-year scholarship to be established within the Bluestone Scholars Program at James Madison University. The Thomas A. Dingledine Scholarship Endowment for Achievement in Academics and Service will provide the financial resources for four-year scholarships in an amount approximating the total of tuition & fees for an in-state student which will be awarded annually to incoming freshmen. Based on the level of available financial resources, the number of scholarships may be adjusted over time to provide for more or less scholarships. The Scholarship will be administered by the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships provided, however, that the following additional considerations shall be taken into account: -In addition to demonstrating excellence in academics, Dingledine Scholars also will have demonstrated a commitment to helping others, as defined and ascertained by the scholarship selection committee. -In any given year, the scholarship amount will be the same for all students who receive this scholarship, without regard to the student's residence; provided, however, that the university may choose to supplement the scholarship award for out-of-state students with funds from other sources. -The in-state/out-of-state distribution of awardees will approximate the geographical make-up of the overall student population. -While financial need is intended to be a factor in the determination of the students who will receive this scholarship, the Donors direct that the scholarship selection committee shall have discretion to incorporate this factor into their decision process in a manner of the committee's choosing; provided, however, that the Donors expect that at least half of the scholarships awarded in a given year shall go to students for whom receipt of this scholarship would make a tangible difference in their capacity to attend James Madison University. -The applicant's stated professional objective shall not be a factor in the evaluation of scholarship applicants. -To have the scholarship renewed from year to year, a recipient must sustain a high level of involvement at James Madison University and in the community. The criteria for evaluating such involvement shall be defined and determined at the discretion of the program mentor, currently the Dean of the Honors College. -The scholarship selection committee shall be appointed annually by the Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships for James Madison University. Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of a student as a Thomas A. Dingledine Scholar shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Karyn Gunther Smith Scholarship Endowment in Art in the College of Visual and Performing Arts | No | n/a | School of Art, Design and Art History | An endowed scholarship established by Thomas A. Dingledine. The purpose of the gift is to create the Karyn Gunther Smith Scholarship Endowment in Art in the College of Visual and Performing Arts in honor of Karyn Gunther Smith . To be eligible, a student must be a rising senior majoring in art who demonstrates financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Recipients will be selected in a manner determined at the discretion of the Dean for the College of Visual and Performing Arts in consultation with the Associate Dean of the College and the Director of the School of Art, Design and Art History. Annual scholarship amount of at least $2,000 should be awarded to a deserving student (Note: It is the Donor's hope that as the endowment grows over time awards can be made to rising juniors as well as seniors.) |
| Myra Fensterwald Meehan Doherty '49 Memorial Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established with the residual estate of Myra Fensterwald Meehan Doherty, Class of 1949 to provide scholarship funds for needy and deserving students who have no known discipline problems and are not known to abuse drugs or alcohol. If a recipient or potential recipient is found to have violated the foregoing conditions, then they are to be or become ineligible to receive any funds. Only the needy and deserving students who have a minimum "B" average, cumulative, and who continue to maintain the minimum of a "B" average will be eligible for the scholarship funds. |
| Downey Family Scholarship Endowment in Health Services Administration | No | n/a | Health Professions | An endowed scholarship established by William B. Downey '80 and Carol E. Downey to provide financial resources annually for one (or more) junior or senior student(s) majoring in Health Services Administration. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale) at the time of consideration. The selection of Downey Family Scholars shall be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the department head for Health Professions (or its successor department) in the College of Health and Behavioral Studies (or its successor college). |
| Daikin Endowment for Valley Scholars | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Daikin Applied Americas, Inc., represented by Larry Kroggel, the Daikin Endowment for Valley Scholars will provide funds for scholarships via the Valley Scholars Program, a special initiative recently created by the university to remove the financial barriers that otherwise might prevent promising students in the Shenandoah Valley with high financial need from attending college. The selection of Daikin Valley Scholars shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships associated with the Valley Scholars Program. |
| Robert C. and Barbara R. Duke Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established from the Estate of Barbara R. Duke to provide funds for general scholarships |
| Eugene Duffer Foundation and Educational Trust Endowed Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by the Eugene Duffer Foundation and Educational Trust to provide funds for a scholarship with the following criteria: Every student (freshman, transfer student, continuing student, or graduate student) who is a resident of Lancaster County, Virginia and in good academic standing with the University will be eligible for this scholarship, which can (but is not required) be renewed from year to year for as long as recipients continue to meet these criteria. The Donor believes that encouragement and motivation accompany an award of any size to any student. His preference, therefore, is that scholarship awards be for no less than $1,000 each for as many students as possible subject to the availability of sufficient funds to support at least one scholarship at the level. Ideally, every qualifying student would receive an award, with all awards being of the same approximate size. The selection of scholarship recipients will be made by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, which will have the discretion to make larger awards for students with significant financial need and to reduce or withhold awards for students who are receiving other financial assistance. Beyond these criteria, the appointment of Duffer Scholars will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Lucile Campbell Duke Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established in honor of Lucile Campbell Duke, wife of Samuel Page Duke, 2nd president of JMU (VA State Normal School) by JMU alumni and friendsto provide scholarships for financially needy students demonstrating a potential for academic excellence. |
| Kevin Robert Dunbar '80 Scholarship Endowment for the Semester in London Program | No | n/a | Center for Global Engagement | An endowed scholarship established with a gift from Kevin Robert Dunbar '80, Vice Chairman & President of Dunbar Armored, Inc. This endowment will provide funds annually to support scholarships for one (or more) students who enroll in the Semester in London Program, selected in a manner determined at the discretion of the Director for the University's Center for Global Engagement; provided, however, that candidates for this scholarship must demonstrate a need for financial assistance, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. |
| Marcella Richardson Dunlop Scholarship | No | n/a | Assistant Dean, College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by Marcella Richardson Dunlop, a 1940 graduate of Madison College. This scholarship shall be awarded to an undergraduate student at JMU majoring in Elementary or Early Childhood Education with intentions of teaching elementary or early childhood education upon completion of their undergraduate degree. |
| J. Barkley Rosser, Sr. Memorial Economic Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Economics Department | An endowed scholarship established in October 1989 by Dr. J. Barkley Rosser, Jr. in memory of his father. The Donor's intention is to provide scholarship support for a junior-undergraduate student who is a declared major in either the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Bachelor of Business Administration program in Economics in the College of Business. The successful student will be among those with the three highest overall GPAs, with the final choice by the selection committee to be based on a consideration of the degree of challenge of the courses taken by the student. The appointment of a student as a Rosser Scholar shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| R. Bradley and Mary-Ellen ('77) Chewning Special Education Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by R. Bradley and Mary-Ellen ('77) Chewning. Through this renewable scholarship, funds will be provided annually to support one scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded to a junior, senior or fifth-year student with financial need who has declared and been fully accepted in the Special Education Preparation Program. The student who plans to become a special education teacher for students K-12 grades with intellectual disabilities and has the greatest financial need will be selected. The scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Education in consultation with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and will follow the university's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Jennifer Watson DeRochi '92 Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Jennifer Watson DeRochi ‘92 to support a scholarship for recipients who must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The first award will be made in the spring of 2017 to an incoming freshman in the Class of 2021. |
| Michael M. ('76, '77) and Kathleen Mueller ('78) Thomas Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Michael M. ('76, '77) and Kathleen Mueller ('78) Thomas to support a scholarship for recipients who must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship will be awarded annually to one freshman, one sophomore, one junior and one senior. In any given year, the scholarship amount will be the same for all students who receive the scholarship. The scholarship is renewable from year to year as long as the recipient remains in good academic standing and continues to demonstrate financial need. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the James Madison University Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the university's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. In the future, should the amount available for award each year be able to support more than one student from each class year, then the number and amounts of individual awards will be determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships in direct consultation with the Vice President for Access and Enrollment Management. |
| Anne L. Collins '67 Scholarship Endowment in History in the College of Arts and Letters | No | n/a | History Department | A scholarship endowment established with a gift from Anne L. Collins '67. This scholarship will provide financial resources annually to help recruit an outstanding prospective freshman with a declared interest in becoming a History major and whose primary residence is outside the Commonwealth of Virginia. If, in any given year, there are no outstanding incoming freshmen whose primary residence is outside of Virginia with a declared interest in majoring in History, the Academic Unit Head of History will select an incoming freshman Virginia resident with a declared major of History to receive the Collins award. The scholarship is renewable up to three years as long as the recipient is in good standing with the University and remains a History major. The Collins Scholarship will be awarded in a manner determined by the Academic Unit Head of History, in consultation with the Office of Admissions, and will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships at the time the gift is received. |
| Dolley Madison Circle Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by University's Division of Access and Enrollment Management and funded with gifts from the Dolley Madison Circle and other friends and fellow alumni to support a scholarship for recipients who must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the university's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Fugit Family Endowment for the Valley Scholars - Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established with a gift from James D. ('94) and Jill B. ('93) Fugit. The Fugit Family Endowment for the Valley Scholars will provide a scholarship for one student via the Valley Scholars Program, a special initiative created by the University to remove the financial barriers that otherwise might prevent promising students in the Shenandoah Valley with high financial need from attending college. The selection of Valley Scholars scholarship recipients shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships associated with the Valley Scholars Program. |
| Katelyn Fuller Cavelius '11,'12M and Kelsey E. Fuller '14 Scholarship Endowment Fund for Study Abroad | No | n/a | Center for Global Engagement | An endowed scholarship established with a gift from the Dorothy L. and Henry A. Rosenberg, Jr. Foundation, this endowment will provide resources to facilitate engaged-learning study abroad experiences for James Madison University students. Preference in the awarding of scholarships will be given to students with demonstrated financial need. |
| Nannie Rudd Evans ('41) Endowed Scholarship in Dietetics at James Madison University | No | n/a | Health Professions | An endowed scholarship established by Charlotte Evans Floyd ('48) to honor the memory of Mrs. Floyd's sister, Nannie Rudd Evans. This scholarship will benefit students who, preferably, have declared a major in Dietetics or, secondarily, in another discipline within the Department of Health Professions. The selection of Evans Scholars shall be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the head of the Department of Health Professions. |
| Robert D. Reid Endowed Scholarship for the College of Business | No | n/a | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established by The Executive Advisory Council of the College of Business. It is intended that this endowment be used to provide funds annually to one or more outstanding undergraduate student scholars who demonstrate high academic achievement and financial need, with financial need being the paramount criterion. Once a student is named a Reid Scholar, this scholarship may be renewed for up to two consecutive years if the recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements. The selection of Reid Scholars will be determined at the discretion of the Dean for the College of Business. Beyond these criteria, the appointment of a student to this scholarship will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Holly Banchand ('84) Finchem Endowed Scholarship for Study Abroad | No | n/a | Center for Global Engagement | An endowed scholarship established by Holly Bachand ('84) Finchem and Timothy W. Finchem. The Donors intend this scholarship to be a special resource to facilitate study abroad experiences for students who demonstrate both financial need and academic excellence. Each year, one or more students will be selected to receive this scholarship using a selection process determined by the Director for the Office of International Programs. The appointment of a student as a Finchem Scholar will be respectful of the above criteria and the University's current guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Charlotte Evans Floyd ('48) Scholarship Endowment in the College of Business | No | n/a | College of Business | Endowed scholarship. Established to support a scholarship to a deserving student who has demonstrated his or her commitment to pursue a career in Business. |
| Dorothy Hanlon Frederick Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Dr. Joan Frederick to honor the memory of her mother, Dorothy Hanlon Frederick. This endowment will provide financial resources to students who are children of James Madison University employees. To be named A Dorothy Hanlon Frederick scholar, recipients must be full-time students in good standing who demonstrate financial need as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and be children of staff employees. It is the donor's intentions that these awards go to children of full time James Madison University employees who work in support service areas such as janitorial, administrative, or other areas where employees perform essential but often under-recognized services. The staff members must have a minimum of 24 months full-time employment at James Madison University and maintain full-time employment during the period the scholarship award is in effect. Preference will be given to students who are engaged in the study of the humanities as their major focus. Once a student is named a Dorothy Hanlon Frederick scholar, this scholarship may be renewed for up to two additional years. On a year-to-year basis, this endowment will provide funds sufficient for one or more Dorothy Hanlon Frederick Scholarships to be awarded, with the number and amount of scholarships to be determined at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships Dr. Frederick has reiterated her determination that her gift be in no way used to support athletics or athletic scholarships. |
| William Frangos Memorial Endowment in Geophysics & Quantitative Environmental Geology | No | n/a | Geology and Environmental Science Department | An endowed scholarship established with a gift from Suzan C. Frangos in honor of her late husband, William Frangos, a tenured member of the Geology Department's faculty. The scholarship is known as the William Frangos Memorial Endowment in Geophysics & Quantitative Environmental Geology. This endowment will provide financial resources each year in support of an award for undergraduate students pursuing a major in Geophysics and/or Quantitative Environmental Geology. Each year, one (or more) student(s) shall be named to receive this award. To be eligible for this award, students must (a) be in the junior or senior year of study; (b) demonstrate excellence in their pursuit of the study of the geosciences (research, technology, engineering, or mathematics); (c) exhibit intellectual curiosity; and, (d) demonstrate an understanding of the underlying concepts, a mathematical insight, and a commitment to environmental issues, technical writing, and presentation. The selection of William Frangos Memorial award recipients shall be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the department head for Geology & Environmental Science, with the understanding that selection decisions must be made and announced each year by mid-April. Further, the Donor specifically directs that - for each recipient -the purpose shall be designated at the time of the selection decision; that is, the Donor intends for the selection process to include sufficient latitude so that funds may be presented to recipients as scholarships, research stipends, or monetary awards, as may be most appropriate in each case. In the case of scholarship awards, it is anticipated that -beyond the above criteria - the appointment of a student to receive funds as a scholarship award shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Carla Mumbert Frazier Memorial Scholarship Endowment in Art | No | n/a | College of Visual and Performing Arts | An endowed scholarship created with a gift from the R. B. Frazier Family. This scholarship will provide financial resources annually to assist one (or more) student(s) who are pursuing an academic course of study in Art and, as a concentration within an Art major, the study of Ceramics. While students may be appointed as Carla Mumbert Frazier Scholars either by demonstrating a need for financial assistance, as determined by the university's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships, or on the basis of their demonstrated academic merit, the donor directs that the successful candidate for this scholarship must demonstrate creativity and a love of art. The appointment of students as Carla Mumbert Frazier Scholars shall be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the Dean for the College of Visual & Performing Arts, mindful of the above criteria. |
| Vivian McDonald Fisher '30 Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established with an estate gift from Vivian McDonald Fisher, a member of the class of 1930 to provide financial resources annually for scholarships to deserving students at Madison, as determined at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. It is intended that this scholarship fund as many full tuition scholarships, required fees (required of all students), and room and board or the equivalent of room and board for off-campus students, as possible from endowment expendable funds made available annually from her endowment gift. The residual of annual expendable funds remaining after funding as many of the described scholarships will fund a partial scholarship for a deserving student. |
| Ferguson Family Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established by Janet Ferguson. Through this scholarship, funds will be provided annually to one or more outstanding undergraduate student scholars enrolled in the College of Business who demonstrate a need for financial assistance, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid. The appointment of a student as a Ferguson Family Scholar shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships; provided, however, that the following criteria shall be part of the decision-making process. Specifically: -Students must be residents of Augusta County or the City of Staunton at the time they are considered as candidates for this scholarship. -Students shall not be selected for this scholarship solely on the basis of their academic achievement; but, may be considered on the basis of their potential and need. In the event that there are no students from Augusta County or the City of Staunton eligible to receive this scholarship in a given year, then the scholarship may be awarded to a student who is a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia. |
| A-J ('92) & Beth Fischer Scholarship Endowment in Finance for the College of Business | No | n/a | Finance and Business Law Department | An endowed scholarship established by A-J and Beth Fischer. This scholarship shall be merit-based, and all students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance may be eligible for consideration without regard to their place of residence, with the selection of Fischer Scholars to be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the Dean for the College of Business. Beyond the criteria noted above, the awarding of this scholarship shall be in accordance with the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarship. |
| Doris Hover Farquhar Endowed Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Joyce M. "Molly" Wood '55 to support a scholarship where funds will be provided annually to outstanding undergraduate students who demonstrate a need for financial assistance, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid. The scholarship will honor the memory of Doris Hover Farquhar, a dear friend who placed tremendous value on the importance of education. The appointment of a student as a Doris Hover Farquhar Scholar shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships with the following additional conditions. To qualify for the scholarship award students must: - Have a minimum GPA of 3.0. - (If the scholarship is being renewed) have received the scholarship for no more than three years previously. |
| Faculty/Staff Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by the JMU Office of Scholarships and was funded with donations from JMU faculty and staff. The recipient must be an incoming, first year, undergraduate JMU student and resident of Virginia; have a strong academic record; and show potential for exceptional non-academic contributions to the betterment and recognition of JMU and the Commonwealth of Virginia. If provided, SAT scores must be at least 1,100 with no less than 500 in either the verbal or math sections. Recipients shall be selected at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Frank & Eva Farrell Endowed Scholarship in Nursing | No | n/a | School of Nursing | An endowed scholarship established by Francis X. Farrell '82 and Mary Carter Farrell '84. The scholarship will provide support for undergraduate students whose chosen field of study and research is Nursing, a major discipline within the College of Health and Behavioral Studies. In each academic year, there will be one outstanding undergraduate student scholar designated as the Farrell Scholar. Once the scholarship is awarded, so long as the student remains a Nursing student in good standing with the Department, the scholarship may be renewed for up to two more academic years. |
| Fenlon Memorial Scholarship | No | n/a | Assistant Dean, College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by Jane Fenlon Rowe and John Llewellyn Fenlon in lasting tribute to Virginia Elizabeth Tisdale Fenlon and Ada Virginia Pollock Fenlon. Both were elementary school teachers. This scholarship is intended to benefit a JMU student studying early childhood or elementary education. The recipient must have and maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average. The scholarship will be administered by the JMU School of Education. |
| Jack B. Moore Flute Scholarship | No | n/a | School of Music | An endowed scholarship limited to undergraduate and graduate flute students majoring in music at JMU. Recipients shall be selected by the scholarship committee in consultation with the senior, principal flute teacher who will nominate one or more first-time candidates annually by formal letter to the Department of Music Scholarship Committee. The letter will include justification on the basis of the merit of each nominee. The committee may award scholarships in varying amounts and numbers depending upon the number and merit of nominees. Scholarships will be renewable as long as the student continues majoring in flute and remains in good standing. An application of renewal must be initiated by the student in the Spring of each year. Decisions to renew scholarships will be made by the scholarship committee in consultation with the senior, principal flute teacher. |
| Shelly Wheeler Financial Engineering Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Finance and Business Law Department | An endowed scholarship established by Shelly Wheeler for support of JMU students majoring in Financial Engineering with a minimum of 60 credit hours. The scholarship is to provide a source of future support for the primary purpose of helping students continue enrollment and to recognize academic excellence. |
| Carol Carter Fitzgerald Elementary Education Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by Lillian and Warren Braun in honor of Carol Carter Fitzgerald ‘68, because of her excellence in teaching. This scholarship is intended to benefit a College of Education student at JMU who plans to complete teacher licensure requirements in the area of Elementary Education, and who has a financial need. If at any time the student recipient fails to meet the requirements, a new student will be selected based on the established criteria. Additional scholarships will be awarded when expendable-earnings are sufficient to fund the total costs of education for another recipient. The scholarship recipient will be selected by the College of Education Scholarship Committee. |
| Juanita and Trammell Fishback Memorial Scholarship | No | n/a | Health Professions | An endowed scholarship established from the estate of Juanita Fishback. Scholarship intended to support Dietetic students. Dietetics faculty shall make recommendations to the department head of potential candidates. Further restrictions are: outstanding student; financial need. |
| Margaret Poats Fowler '37 Scholarship Endowment in Biology | No | n/a | Biology Department | An endowed scholarship established with a gift from Margaret Poats Fowler '37, a member of the first class to graduate as students of Madison College This scholarship will provide financial resources annually to assist one or more students who are pursuing the study of Biology as their major academic discipline, with the appointment of students as Fowler Scholars to be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the head of the Biology Department. |
| Catherine King-Frazier Memorial Scholarship | No | n/a | Geology and Environmental Science Department | An endowed scholarship established February 1990 in memory of Catherine King-Frazier as an endowed scholarship for deserving Geology freshman students for their second semester at JMU. Recipient(s) must be first year freshman or transfer freshman students. |
| Jill Barone Fugit '93 Scholarship Endowment in Education | No | n/a | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by Jill B. Fugit '93. This scholarship is to honor Jill's passion for education. As a student at James Madison University, she majored in English and minored in Education. It is the desire of Jill to support education students during their fifth year while the students are student teaching. This scholarship will be awarded annually to two fifth-year students who are enrolled in the Middle or Secondary Education Masters Program, splitting the annual funds evenly between the two recipients. To qualify as a Fugit Scholar, the recipients must be majoring in English, enrolled in the secondary education pre-professional English teacher licensure program and completing her/his final semester of her/his undergraduate degree program with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better. Selection of recipients will be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Education. |
| John H. Harding Memorial Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Dr. John H. Harding, Jr., DDS of Burgess, Virginia in honor of his father, John H. Harding, for his encouragement, love and support. Recipients must be selected from one of the four counties of the Northern Neck of Virginia (Northumberland, Lancaster, Richmond, and Westmoreland) and have completed high school in good standing. The scholarship is renewable. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Alumni Legacy Scholarship | No | n/a | Alumni Relations | An endowed scholarship established by the JMU Foundation after receiving recommendations for the scholarship from the JMU Alumni Association. Summary of criteria: $500 scholarship available for two (2) entering freshman who are direct blood line descendants of JMU alumni (sons/daughters, grandchildren); no financial need requirements; apply by May 1 for the upcoming academic year; renewable for student's 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years according to performance (reapply each year). |
| JMU Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | A scholarship endowment that will provide general scholarships administered by JMU's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. |
| Sandra Hepp Eagle '62, '80 Scholarship Endowment in the College of Arts and Letters English Department | No | n/a | English Department | An endowed scholarship established with an estate gift from Rita Hepp Hawley to honor the memory of her daughter, Sandra Eagle ('62, '80), who was an outstanding University faculty member and was a mainstay in the English Department where she taught a variety of subjects. She is remembered by her peers for being even-handed, hospitable, friendly, and good humored to all she encountered. Through this scholarship endowment, the Donor intends to recognize outstanding achievement and provide financial resources annually to a junior or senior student majoring in English in the College of Arts and Letters. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must have a grade point average of 3.0 or greater. The scholarship is renewable for junior recipients as long as the recipient continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded in a manner determined by the English Department Head, in conjunction with recommendations from the English Department Scholarship Committee, and shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships that are in effect at the time this gift is received. |
| Joanne V. Gabbin Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Honors College | An endowed scholarship established by Dr. Maureen G. Shanahan, Director of the Honors Program, along with the faculty, friends, and alumni participating in this endeavor, to honor Dr. Joanne Gabbin and her 19 years of service to the Honors Program (now the Honors College) at James Madison University. It is intended that through this scholarship, funds will be provided annually to an outstanding undergraduate student scholar who (a) is a member of the Honors College and (b) demonstrates financial need, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. |
| Helene Cecile Gallagher Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Center for Global Engagement | An endowed scholarship established by John J. and Jeri M. Gallagher in memory of their daughter, Helene Cecile "Nina" Gallagher. As a student, Nina was an early participant in the Semester in London Program. At the Madison House in London, the library is known as the "Nina Gallagher Room" in her honor. This endowment will support a scholarship award for a worthy and deserving student enrolled in the Semester in London Program, selected in a manner determined at the discretion of the Director of the Center for Global Engagement. |
| Blanche Garrett Memorial Endowment for Scholarship in Media Arts & Design | No | n/a | School of Media Arts and Design | An endowed scholarship established by Dr. Marilou M. Johnson (‘80) and Dr. George Johnson, in memory of Dr. Marilou M. Johnson's aunt, Blanche Garrett, a graduate of the Harrisonburg Normal & Industrial School for Women. This scholarship will provide financial resources annually to the rising sophomore with the highest admission score, wishing to pursue their undergraduate degree within the School of Media Arts and Design. To be named a Garrett Scholar, the rising sophomore must have a grade point average of at least 3.25 and demonstrate financial need as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. If no rising sophomore applicant with a 3.25 or higher is eligible for financial aid, then the selection committee will award this scholarship to the rising sophomore applicant with the highest overall admission score. The appointment of a student as a Blanche Garrett Memorial Scholar shall follow the guidelines and criteria outlined above, and the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships; provided, however, that the following further specific conditions are here noted: A student may seek this Scholarship only once during a student's college career at James Madison University. Since the Scholarship will be given each year to a rising sophomore, the time to seek this Scholarship is at the time of the admission process into the School of Media Arts & Design during the student's first year of study. Once this endowment grows to a size sufficient to support more than one annual scholarship award, the Director for the School of Media Arts & Design, or the successor guardian for this account at the time, as the case may be, may elect to increase the number of annual scholarship awards; provided however, that once the endowment threshold level is reached, in no case may the level of each annual scholarship award be less than One Thousand Dollars. It is intended that the Scholarship award decision will be made and announced each year by mid-March. It is anticipated that the actual payment of the Scholarship award shall be made each year prior to the start of the Garrett Scholar's sophomore year. |
| Kathleen Lutz Gardner '59 Scholarship Endowment for Music in the College of Visual & Performing Arts | No | n/a | College of Visual and Performing Arts | An endowed scholarship established with a gift from Kathleen Lutz Gardner '59. Each year, one or more scholarships will be awarded to students whose studies are focused on the discipline of Music within the university's School of Music. The scholarship may be awarded to incoming freshmen who demonstrate an intention to pursue the study of Music at Madison - and, once a student is named a Kathleen Lutz Gardner Music Scholar, the scholarship may be renewed for up to four additional academic years. The scholarship also may be awarded to students already attending the university - and, may likewise be renewed through the completion of the student's fifth year of study at Madison. The scholarship decisions will be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the Dean for the College of Visual & Performing Arts, so that the decisions may be made and announced each year by mid-April, with the actual payment of the scholarship made in the fall semester following the spring announcement. |
| Katherine Beale Godwin Scholarship | No | n/a | Assistant Dean, College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by former governor Mills E. Godwin Jr. in honor of his wife, a JMU alumna, and awarded annually to a Virginia student planning to teach elementary education. Preference accorded to students from the City of Suffolk, Isle of Wight County and Southampton County, Virginia. |
| Catherine H. Giordano Scholarship Endowment in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics | No | n/a | College of Integrated Science and Engineering | An endowed scholarship established with a gift from Catherine Giordano. This endowment will provide financial resources annually for one (or more) scholarships. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must be an incoming freshman and, must demonstrate (a) an intention to pursue a major in one (or more) of the Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics academic disciplines; and, (b) a need for financial assistance, as determined by the university's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. The Donor's specific direction is that this scholarship be limited to incoming freshman so as to encourage students with an offer of admission to choose James Madison University for their college experience. Further, the Donor desires that the scholarship(s) shall be awarded, as a matter of preference, to students from under-represented populations and/or students from populations that are under-represented in academic study, research, and professional careers associated with the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Each year, the selection and number of Catherine H. Giordano Scholars shall be determined in a manner established at the discretion of the Vice Provost responsible for the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics. |
| Nina M. Goodridge ('46) Scholarship Endowment in Education | No | n/a | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by Nina Goodridge ('46). This scholarship intends to advance the pursuit of college educations by students who demonstrate the desire to study Education. These scholarships may be awarded to students in any year of study and may be renewed from year to year during a recipient's timely progression to completion of degree requirements. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must demonstrate a need for financial assistance, as determined by the university's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. The selection of Nina M. Goodridge Scholars shall be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the Dean for the College of Education. |
| J. Robert Gordon Physics Scholarship | No | n/a | Physics & Astronomy Department | An endowed scholarship established by Walter Curt and Raymond & Elizabeth Serway to honor Robert Gordon upon his retirement from the Physics Department. This scholarship is intended to benefit a JMU student who meets one of the following criteria: a) Incoming freshman student with demonstrated aptitude in mathematics and interest in physics, who plans to major in physics, and is considered outstanding, based on high school GPA, SAT scores and other factors considered relevant by the selection committee; b)Returning JMU student who is in good standing with the university, maintains a GPA above 3.0 and continues to major in physics. The scholarship recipient will be selected by the Head of the Physics Department in consultation with members of the physics department faculty. |
| Charles Edwin Good ('62) Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by an estate gift from Charles Edwin Good ('62). To qualify as a Good Scholar, the recipient must be: 1.) An outstanding graduate of Harrisonburg High School (HHS) in Harrisonburg, Virginia 2.) Enrolled as a full time, incoming freshman student at James Madison University Once a student is named a Good Scholar, this scholarship may be renewed for up to three consecutive years if the recipient remains in good standing and maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. If this requirement is not met, a new incoming freshman recipient will be selected. Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of Good Scholars will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. Mr. Good's goal in making this gift is to provide sufficient resources to pay full in-state tuition and fees for one academic year at James Madison University, or as high a proportion of that expense as the size of his gift permits. If expendable earnings are sufficient, an additional full in-state tuition and fees scholarship shall be awarded to another recipient. If excess funds are available after awarding one or two full scholarships, those additional funds shall be offered as scholarships to additional students based on the above mentioned criteria. |
| Dr. Clarence R. Geier Endowed Scholarship in Anthropology | No | n/a | Sociology and Anthropology Department | An endowed scholarship established by Clarence R. and Deane C. Geier. To be eligible for this scholarship, recipients must be a rising senior majoring in Anthropology or one of its sub-fields. While student G.P.A. can be one factor in consideration, it is not to be the sole or determining criteria. Geier Scholars will truly exhibit a passion for anthropology as evidenced through their enthusiasm, commitment and skills to pursue a career in some area of anthropology or an area of its application. Geier Scholarship recipients will be nominated by faculty and selected by committee to include the program coordinator and faculty from each of the Anthropology Program sub-areas with the Department Chair as an ex-officio member. The Geier Scholarship shall be distributed the fall term of the recipient's senior year. If, in the opinion of the faculty committee, there is no qualified candidate for the award the available scholarship funds will be reinvested in the endowment. Beyond these criteria, the appointment will follow the university's guidelines for awarding scholarships. |
| Blair Chandler Grappone '87 & Mike Grappone '87 Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Blair Chandler Grappone '87 & Mike Grappone '87 and Dr. Wallace L. Chandler to support a scholarship that will provide the Office of Admissions with financial resources to encourage enrollment at James Madison University by outstanding students who have been offered admission to the University. Incoming students who have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership potential - and, who have expressed an intention to pursue a course of study in finance or another business-related discipline - may be considered for this scholarship. Working collaboratively with the Office of Admissions, the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships will oversee the awarding of this scholarship annually, guided by the above criteria. |
| Elmon T. Gray Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship funded from the Estate of Elmon T. Gray to support a scholarship for students, with preference given to students from Sussex County, Virginia and the City of Suffolk, Virginia. |
| Green-Price Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Mr. and Mrs. James G. Price to support a scholarship to financially needy students as chosen by the office of financial aid. |
| Joan Frederick Scholarship Endowment in English | No | n/a | English Department | An endowed scholarship established by Michael Szymanski ('77) in honor of Professor Joan Frederick. Mr. Szymanski has described Professor Frederick as a professor who had three amazing attributes. She clearly loved educating and challenging students, she had a vast knowledge of literature which she shared, and her office door was always open for pleasant conversation, coursework or otherwise. He appreciated her insight, both academically and personally, and has never forgotten the encouragement and kindness she showed him. Professor Frederick helped nurture his love of English and writing, both skills he uses in his business and personal life. The appointment of the Frederick Scholar shall be made each year according to the following criteria: - Student must be a rising junior or senior English major. - Student must maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA. - Scholarship is renewable from junior to senior year, but it is not a requirement. - Award will be determined annually by the English Department Head, in conjunction with recommendations from the English Department Scholarship Committee. |
| Galgano Rising Scholar Award Endowment | No | n/a | History Department | An endowed scholarship funded through an endeavor with gifts from alumni, parents, faculty & staff, and friends of the University who wished to honor Dr. Michael J. Galgano, long time Academic Unit Head of the Department of History. The Galgano Rising Scholar Award Endowment will provide funds annually to a student identified within the Department of History as the most deserving incoming freshman from outside the Commonwealth of Virginia. The award will be renewable for the student's sophomore year, as long as the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA. If this requirement is not met, a new incoming freshman recipient will be selected. The recipient will be selected by a committee of three individuals, consisting of the Head of the Department of History (or designated representative) and two other tenured or tenure-track members of the Department of History faculty. This scholarship will be administered at the discretion of the Academic Unit Head of the Department of History and will follow the University's guidelines for awarding scholarships. |
| Jane McMurran ('48) and Wells Gresham Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Jane McMurran ('48) Gresham to support a scholarship to assist students who demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. To be eligible, a student must be a Virginia resident; enrolled full time as an entering freshman or upperclassman; and maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Once a student is named a Gresham Scholar, this scholarship may be renewed for up to three consecutive years (four years, if enrolled in a five-year program) as long as the recipient meets the above mentioned criteria. |
| Miriam Denise Gresham Endowed Scholarship | No | n/a | School of Music | An endowed scholarship established in memory of Miriam Denise Gresham. In addition to criteria established by the Financial Aid office, the following criteria applies; this scholarship will provide support for Music Business majors in good standing with an appropriate interest in the music industry program as determined by the Head of the JMU Music Department. |
| Halle Danielle Groter Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established Susan Groter and the Herbert Zimmerman Charitable Trust, represented by Barbara Werther, to support a scholarship for a student who demonstrates financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. |
| Gail Hudson Guthrie '72 Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by John & Gail Hudson Guthrie, this scholarship endowment will provide financial resources annually to one or more students in the Department of Early, Elementary and Reading Education within the College of Education. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must have demonstrated (a) a passion to become a teacher (b) a need for financial assistance, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships, and (c) planned completion of their student teaching requirement during the semester the scholarship is awarded. The selection of Gail Hudson Guthrie '72 Scholars shall be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Education. |
| Lucy Copenhaver Gunter Memorial Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established in 1972 by Dr. B. A. Gunter in memory of his wife to support a scholarship to be awarded to a needy student selected by the Office of Financial Aid. |
| Donna Anderson Hales Family Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by James and Donna Anderson Hales to support a scholarship that will benefit a JMU student who is enrolled full-time, is in good standing with the university, and is of freshman, sophomore, junior or senior standing. |
| Philip Wade Hall Memorial Scholarship | No | n/a | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established by Mr. and Mrs. James L. Hall in memory of their son Philip, a rising senior at JMU, to fund a scholarship to students majoring in business. Restricted to students from Virginia, with preference given to those from First Colonial High School in Virginia Beach or from the Tidewater area. |
| Claire (Fredericks) ('60) and Robert J. Hackett Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Claire (Fredericks) ('60) and Robert J. Hackett to support a scholarship for recipients who must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Â The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. |
| W. T. Harnsberger Scholarship | No | n/a | Geology and Environmental Science Department | An endowed scholarship established in memory of Wilbur Trout Harnsberger Jr., founder and first head of the geology department. Annual award made to a geology major to partially defray costs of a summer field camp, with application required to present evidence of acceptance at a reputable university. |
| H. L. Harris Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by the H. L. Harris Foundation & Trust in Alexandria, Virginia, to support a scholarship for deserving students from Northern Virginia, to provide financial aid. |
| James Joseph Hart Memorial | No | n/a | Department of Psychology | An endowed scholarship established in memory of Dr. James J. Hart, professor of Psychology. |
| Beverly Y. Harris Endowed Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by Beverly Harris for an outstanding undergraduate student enrolled in the College of Education and who demonstrates the need for financial assistance as determined by the University's Office of financial Aid. |
| Harrisonburg Alumni Chapter Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by the JMU Harrisonburg Alumni Chapter to support a scholarship where recipients must: 1.) Be an incoming freshman graduating from a Harrisonburg City or Rockingham County high school 2.) Demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships 3.) Demonstrate quality extracurricular experience or service in areas including, but not limited to, clubs, community service, or athletics As long as an appointed student scholar remains in good academic standing, this scholarship may be renewed for up to three additional years. |
| Eugenia Winslow West (‘47) Ferrell Academic Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by the daughters of Eugenia Winslow West (‘47) Ferrell; Ellen Caldwell, Melinda Jenkins, Natalie Trem and Catherine Walker, in memory of their mother. The Eugenia Winslow West (‘47) Ferrell Academic Scholarship Endowment is a general academic scholarship. To be a Ferrell Scholar, the student must have financial need, be enrolled full time and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA. This scholarship is renewable. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for awarding of scholarships. It is the Donors' intention that the scholarship be awarded equally to two students once the market value of the endowment exceeds $100,000. |
| Heath-Mullin Family Scholarship Endowment for Valley Scholars | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Holly Heath Mullin, ‘79 and William J. Mullin in honor of the many persons in their family who have either attended or been employed by James Madison University. This endowment will provide financial resources annually to support a renewable scholarship via the Valley Scholars Program, a special initiative created by the University to remove the financial barriers that otherwise might prevent promising students in the Shenandoah Valley with high financial need from attending college. The selection of recipients shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships associated with the Valley Scholars Program. |
| Cornelius J. Heatwole Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | Assistant Dean, College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by Donald W. And Madeline Heatwole Stewart in memory of Dr. Cornelius J. Heatwole, who was a member of Harrisonburg Normal School's first faculty and Head of the Dept. of Education from 1908-1917. This scholarship is intended to benefit a James Madison University student in the Department of Education from the Commonwealth of Virginia. The recipient must demonstrate financial need as determined by the James Madison University Office of Financial Aid. The student may continue to receive this scholarship as long as he or she remains an active, full-time education major at JMU and continues to meet the requirements or when the student graduates, another student will be selected based on the established criteria. *As of 03/18/2020, the donor has further clarified that this scholarship may be awarded to more than one student at a time. |
| Robert J. (Bobby) Morrissey ('80) Memorial Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management | An endowed scholarship established by Stephen G. ('80) and Nora N. ('82) honoring the memory of the Donor's college roommate and dear friend, Robert “Bobby†Morrissey. This scholarship is non-renewable. This endowment will provide financial resources annually for one student enrolled in the Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management who is or has served as a teaching assistant in the culinary labs course. The Donors direct that as the endowment grows over time, whether by additional gifts or appreciation, additional recipients may be prudently added at the discretion of the Director of the Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management. In a year when there are no qualifying students, the scholarship will be awarded to another Hart School student(s) with demonstrated interest in the culinary arts. The scholarship is not renewable. The selection of recipients will be made at the discretion of the Director of the Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. The recipient(s) will be designated as a Morrissey Culinary Scholar, and the hope is, through actions and words, recipients will be inspired to “Pay It Forward†upon graduation helping fellow JMU students and alumni achieve their fullest potential. With the recipient's permission, the University agrees to provide the Morrissey family including Bobby's son, James Morrissey, basic background information regarding recipients of this award. The Robert J. (Bobby) Morrissey ('80) Memorial Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment will provide financial resources annually for one student enrolled in the Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management who is or has served as a teaching assistant in the culinary labs course with preference given to a student with demonstrated financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. In a year when there are no qualifying students, the scholarship will be awarded to another Hart School student with demonstrated financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is not renewable. The selection of recipients will be made at the discretion of the Director of the Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. The recipient will be designated as The Morrissey Culinary Scholar, and the hope is, through actions and words, recipients will be inspired to “Pay It Forward†upon graduation helping fellow JMU students and alumni achieve their fullest potential. With the recipient's permission, the University agrees to provide the Morrissey family including Bobby's son, James Morrissey, basic background information regarding the recipient of this award. |
| Lisa Persson Helms '87 Scholarship Endowment for Mathematics | No | n/a | Mathematics & Statistics Department | An endowed scholarship established by Charisse Daly ‘87Kleinman. This endowment will provide financial resources annually to one or more students entering their junior or senior year of undergraduate studies. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must (a) have a declared major in Mathematics, and, (b) have a grade point average of 3.00 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) after at least four semesters of study (at the time the student is considered for this scholarship.) The selection of Lisa Persson '87 Helms Scholars shall be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the Department Head for Mathematics in the College of Science & Mathematics (or its successor college). The donor acknowledges that the Department of Mathematics will determine the number and amount of Lisa Persson '87 Helms Scholarships awarded each year. However, Ms. Kleinman specifies her preference that scholarship awards be for no less than $1,000, as a way of increasing their impact for each recipient, subject to the availability of sufficient funds to support at least one scholarship at this level. Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of a student to receive this scholarship shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. When a student is appointed a Lisa Persson '87 Helms Scholar for the student's junior year of undergraduate study, the scholarship may be renewed for the student's senior year of study, provided that the student remains a full-time student in good standing with the University. |
| Gloria Jane Hollowell Henley Scholarship | No | n/a | School of Nursing | An endowed scholarship established in memory of Gloria Jane Hollowell Henley by her family and friends to award a scholarship to a student enrolled in the Department of Nursing. |
| Dr. Charles H. and Mary M. Henderson Scholarship Endowment in the College of Visual and Performing Arts | No | n/a | College of Visual and Performing Arts | An endowed scholarship established by Dr. Charles H. and Mrs. Mary M. Henderson. This scholarship is to be awarded at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Please note at the time the bequest is realized (and not before), the Donors wish for the award to be made to only one student per year. |
| Hendrick Family Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Gail W. (‘82) and Richard F. ('80) Hendrick to support a scholarship for student recipients who must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. |
| Hillcrest Honors Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Honors College | An endowed scholarship established through an endeavor with gifts and pledges from lead donor Anne L. Collins and other alumni and friends of the University. The Hillcrest Honors Scholarship Endowment will provide funds annually for honors students to engage in transformations off-campus enrichment experiences. Scholarships are available to outstanding second year honors students and provide financial assistance to carry out an off-campus summer enrichment experience following the third year. The Hillcrest Scholars are selected based on the quality of their proposed project, on their academic achievements and intellectual promise, and on their ability to make a significant contribution to society in the future. The Hillcrest Scholarships help fulfill the JMU Honors College's mission of providing an "academic community engaging highly motivated and intellectually gifted students in exceptional experiences that develop excellence in leadership, scholarship, and service." As a secondary preference, in the event the Hillcrest Scholarship competition does not take place or a qualifying candidate is not identified in a given year, the scholarship may benefit an outstanding undergraduate student scholar in Honors who wishes to study abroad. Responsibility for overseeing the selection and awarding process lies with the Dean of the Honors College. Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of a student to receive this award will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Jordan R. Hensley ('14) Memorial Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established with an endeavor created by the Division of Access and Enrollment Management to honor the memory of Jordan R. Hensley and to create the Jordan R. Hensley ('14) Memorial Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment. Dukes Pay It Forward is a call to action for alumni to make gifts that will ensure future generations of students have access to the Madison Experience that was so meaningful to them; and, ultimately, to inspire recipients of Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship awards to give back when they themselves have the means to do so. To be named a Hensley Dukes Pay It Forward Scholar, recipients must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. |
| John S. Hilliard Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | School of Music | An endowed scholarship established by the faculty of the School of Music in the College of Visual and Performing Arts to honor their colleague, Dr. John S. Hilliard. The scholarship will provide funds annually for an outstanding undergraduate music student with preference given to a student concentrating in music composition. The appointment of a student as a Hilliard Scholar will be determined by the Academic Unit Head in the School of Music and approved by the Dean and Associate Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts. |
| Garney L. Darrin and Wilhelmina Hill Scholarship | No | n/a | Assistant Dean, College of Education | An endowed scholarship established in memory of Wilhelmina Hill by Garney Darrin to be awarded to a needy student majoring in elementary education. |
| Gilda Gay Hinman ('54) Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Department of Kinesiology | An endowment established with a gift from the estate of Gilda Gay Hinman, Class of 1954. This endowment will provide scholarship funds for students majoring in physical education and health or a related field. |
| Hinshaw - Warren Scholarship Endowment in support of the Honors College at James Madison University | No | n/a | Honors College | An endowed scholarship established through a testamentary gift from Dr. Russell G.Warren. It is also noted that the endowment is established in honor of John M. Hinshaw. This scholarship will fall within the guidelines of the Hillcrest Scholarships and provide opportunities for honors students with demonstrated financial need to engage in transformational off-campus experiences. A Hinshaw-Warren scholar will be selected on the basis of the quality of their proposed experience, their academic achievement and intellectual promise, and the potential for a meaningful transformational impact on their lives. It is intended that this scholarship will be in addition to qualifying University financial aid or scholarships and is not intended to replace aid or scholarship funds otherwise available to this need-based student. The appointment of Hinshaw-Warren scholars will be made in a manner determined by the Dean of the Honors College in consultation with the Dean of University Studies after qualification is confirmed by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. As a secondary preference, in the event the Hillcrest Scholarship competition does not take place or a qualifying candidate is not identified in a given year, the Hinshaw-Warren Scholarship Fund may benefit an outstanding undergraduate student scholar who wishes to study abroad. To qualify for a scholarship, a student must: a) be an outstanding freshman or sophomore in good academic standing and enrolled in the Honors College; b) have an expressed interest in participating in one of the Honors study abroad programs; and c) demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Applications are submitted through the Hillcrest Scholarship Fund process. |
| Brad L. ('85, '17) and Anita D. Kurtz Scholarship Endowment for Valley Scholars | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Brad L. ('85, '17) and Anita D. Kurtz. Valley Scholars is a University initiative designed to remove the financial barriers that might otherwise prevent promising students in the Shenandoah Valley with high financial need from attending college. The scholarship is renewable with continued financial need eligibility. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for awarding of scholarships. |
| Majors Family Scholarship Endowment for Valley Scholars | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by the Devine-Majors Foundation wtih a gift to the James Madison University Foundation, Inc. for the benefit of James Madison University. The purpose of this gift is to establish The Majors Family Scholarship Endowment for Valley Scholars. Valley Scholars is a University initiative designed to remove the financial barriers that might otherwise prevent promising students in the Shenandoah Valley with high financial need from attending college. Annual allocations from the endowment will provide scholarships for need based student(s) participating in the Valley Scholars Program and attending James Madison University, with preference for those students from Augusta County. The scholarship is renewable with continued financial need eligibility. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships associated with the Valley Scholars Program. |
| Page Family Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Sarah Evelyn Savedge ('89) and Michael A. Page. Dukes Pay It Forward is a call to action for alumni to make gifts that will ensure future generations of students have access to the Madison Experience that was so meaningful to them; and, ultimately, to inspire recipients of Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship awards to give back when they themselves have the means to do so. To be named a Page Family Dukes Pay It Forward Scholar, recipients must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| George and Shelley Payne Family Scholarship Endowment for Valley Scholars within the Honors College | No | n/a | Honors College | An endowed scholarship established by Shelley H. and George L. ('79) Payne, Jr. Annual allocations from the endowment will provide scholarships to students with demonstrated financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid who are participating in the Valley Scholars Program and have been accepted into the University's Honors College. It is intended that this scholarship will be in addition to other qualifying University financial aid or scholarships and is not intended to replace aid or scholarship funds otherwise available to this need based student. Awards will be made to one or more students at the discretion of the Dean of the Honors College and follow the University's guidelines for awarding scholarships. |
| Madison Hospitality Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management | An endowed scholarship established by Benjamin R. Farmery ('92) who graduated with a BBA in Marketing and formed his company, Madison Hospitality Services, in 2005. Through this endowment, the Donor intends to provide financial resources annually for a junior or senior enrolled in the Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management within the College of Business. Awards are merit based and recipients must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Scholarships are renewable as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Recipients shall be selected in a manner determined by the Dean of the College of Business, in consultation with the Director of the Hart School. |
| Barbara Overman Hodge '74 Memorial Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established with a gift from the Estate of Barbara Overman Hodge. In her Will, Ms. Hodge designated her gift to scholarships in business and/or education. The endowment will provide financial resources annually to one or more students in the College of Business or the College of Education. Appointment of students as Barbara Overman Hodge '74 Scholars shall be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. |
| Betty Tennison Hoffman Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Department of Educational Foundations and Exceptionalities | An endowment established with a gift from the Estate of Walter D. Hoffman, Jr. in memory of Betty Tennison Hoffman to be used exclusively for special education (remedial reading) student scholarships. |
| Judith Ramsey Hoffman Science & Mathematics Scholarship | No | n/a | College of Science and Mathematics | An endowed scholarship established intended to benefit a JMU student who meets the following criteria: Major in science and/or mathematics; Freshman, Sophomore, Junior or Senior and plans to make a career in science or mathematics or a related field. If at any time the student recipient fails to meet the requirements or when the student graduates, a new student will be selected based on the established criteria. The recipient may receive this scholarship for a maximum of four years. The scholarship recipient will be selected by the university director of scholarships upon recommendation (nomination) of the College of Science and Mathematics. |
| Robert S. ('80) and Vicki P. ('73) Hudson Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | College of Health and Behavioral Studies | An endowed scholarship established by Vicki P. Hudson to honor the memory of her husband, Robert S. Hudson. The Robert S. ('80) and Vicki P. ('73) Hudson Scholarship will be awarded annually to a rising junior student who is a Health Sciences major. To qualify as a Hudson Scholar, the recipient must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and be in good academic standing. Selection of recipients will be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Health and Behavioral Studies. |
| Parker Family Scholarship Endowment in Support of the Honors College Study Abroad Programs | No | n/a | Honors College | An endowed scholarship for the Honors Study Abroad Program to benefit outstanding undergraduate student scholars who wish to study abroad. To qualify for a scholarship a student must: be an outstanding freshman or sophomore in good academic standing and enrolled in the Honors College; have an expressed interest in participating in one of the Honors study abroad programs; and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Selection of recipients will be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the Dean of the Honors College in consultation with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. |
| Christopher Carl Hoffman Scholarship | No | n/a | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established with a bequest from Christopher Carl Hoffman. The sole and specific purpose of this scholarship is to generate income for student financial assistance program. Awards must be made on a competitive basis to outstanding JMU students who are enrolled full-time. Outstanding achievement will be determined by JMU. Recipients shall be selected by appropriate representatives from the School of Education identified by the Dean of the College of Education and Psychology. Recipients shall be selected annually with preference given but not limited to students from W. T. Woodson High School and Fairfax County with a demonstrated interest in the career of teaching. |
| Margaret Hoffman and Emily Lee Scholarship | No | n/a | Admissions | An endowed scholarship established by friends, alumni, and students in honor of Margaret Hoffman Gouldman and Emily Lee (Class of '43) to support a scholarship for a recipient who has demonstrated academic proficiency based on high school grades; demonstrated organizational leadership and citizenship capabilities; selected from any area of the U.S. except Fairfax county and/or DC. Applicants shall be recommended by the JMU office of admissions and chosen by the office of Financial Aid. |
| Rachel and Joseph Hollis Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Rachel and Joseph Hollis to support a scholarship for a qualifying recipient who can demonstrate that he or she is a JMU student experiencing an unforeseen financial emergency and needs financial assistance to maintain enrollment. The scholarship may be renewed each semester when the recipient successfully demonstrates that the financial emergency continues. Qualifying recipients must be undergraduate students in good standing with the university. |
| Honors Advisory Board Scholarship | No | n/a | Honors College | An endowed scholarship established by the JMU Honors Advisory Board (now the Honors Advisory Council). This scholarship is intended to benefit an entering freshman. The scholarship is to be extended to the applicant for the purpose of affecting their decision to attend James Madison University. Therefore, an early offer is required. The student must be a member of the JMU Honors College and meet all of its stated criteria. Each year a new entering freshman will be selected. Beyond these criteria, scholarships will be awarded in a manner determined by the Dean of the Honors College. If in the future, the University no longer enrolls students in the Honors College or no longer offers the curriculum or component of study supported by this endowment or no students meet the merit criteria, this fund may be used to assist any JMU student. Such a decision will be considered carefully by both the University and the James Madison University Foundation, Inc. |
| Matthew D. Horning Memorial Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by family and friends to support a scholarship in memory of Matthew Douglas Horning '97, following his death on September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center. This scholarship is intended to be a tuition scholarship to benefit a JMU student who merits the following criteria: a New Jersey resident, demonstrates financial need, a strong desire to attend JMU, and seriousness about his/her chosen area of study not necessarily reflected in overall class standing or standardized test scores. If at any time the student recipient fails to meet the requirements or when the student graduates, a new student will be selected based on the established criteria. The fund will provide one or more out-of-state full tuition scholarships per academic year. |
| Elizabeth Houser-Betty Bauserman Andrews Endowment for Scholarships in Education | No | n/a | Assistant Dean, College of Education | An endowed scholarship established with a gift from Betty Bauserman Andrews '58. This scholarship will provide funds annually to outstanding undergraduate students in the College of Education at James Madison University. The appointment of individual students as Houser-Andrews Scholars shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of the scholarships; provided, however, that the following criteria shall guide the selection process: Specifically: It is the Donor's specific intention by this gift to influence one (or more) student(s) who have been offered admission to make the decision to attend James Madison University. For this reason, the parties here note that the selection of Houser-Andrews Scholars must be made and announced early enough in the spring each year so this scholarship may fulfill its purpose and serve to influence the decision(s) by accepted student(s) to attend the university. To be considered for this scholarship, a student who has been offered admission to the College of Education must demonstrate a cumulative grade point average in high school of at least 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale). Once appointed a Houser-Andrews Scholar, a student must maintain a 3.25 cumulative grade point average to remain eligible for this scholarship which may be renewed for up to four academic years beyond the first year of study. |
| Ellen Collins Hubbard '45 Memorial Scholarship Endowment in Elementary Education | No | n/a | Department of Early, Elementary & Reading Education | An endowed scholarship established by Rev. James F. Hubbard in memory of his spouse, Ellen Collins Hubbard, a member of the Class of 1945 at Madison College. In her career, Mrs. Hubbard was an elementary school teacher. This scholarship will provide financial resources annually to assist one (or more) student(s) preparing to enter the teaching profession at the Elementary Education level. The selection of Ellen Collins Hubbard '45 Scholars shall be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the academic head for the Department of Early, Elementary and Reading Education, in consultation with the Dean for the College of Education. |
| Dr. J. Emmert Ikenberry Math Award | No | n/a | Mathematics & Statistics Department | An endowed scholarship established by Dr. J. Emmert Ikenberry to provide an annual award to a math student selected by math faculty and presented on Honors Day. |
| Katherine Maxwell Ikenberry Memorial Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established to support a scholarship in memory of Katherine M. Ikenberry to award to financially needy students. |
| William C. Lusk, Jr. and Betty J. Lusk Scholarship Endowment at James Madison University | No | n/a | Honors College | An endowed scholarship established by William C. Lusk, Jr. and Betty J. Lusk to support a scholarship intended to benefit entering freshmen with a) strong academic credentials, and b) demonstrated financial need as determined by the university's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Preference shall be given to those students admitted through the Early Action process. The scholarship will be renewable for up to three academic years beyond the first year provided that the recipients remain students in good standing, maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale), and continue to meet the scholarship's need requirement. |
| Maxine Jobst Memorial Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Chris R. Wollenberg in memory of Maxine Jobst, the mother of Mr. Wollenberg's late wife, Donna. Candidates for this scholarship shall have participated in a superior program of academic study while in high school, have demonstrated a commitment to extra-curricular endeavors at a leadership level of involvement, and have a demonstrated financial hardship as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The Donor wishes for this scholarship to help students attend James Madison University who are from low income families and who demonstrate that their estimated family contribution to their education will be extremely low, if anything at all. To the extent appropriate, the Donor encourages the consideration of ancillary statements and documentation from and on behalf of the student candidate which may support a determination of the student's financial circumstances. The scholarship is renewable for up to four successive academic years provided that the student maintains a cumulative GPA of 2.8 and remains in good standing. If the student's GPA falls below 2.8, the student shall be given one semester to raise it to the required minimum and should the student not do so, the student will lose the scholarship immediately and it will be awarded to another qualifying student. The scholarship is intended solely for undergraduate study and will conclude upon the student's completion of requirements for a baccalaureate degree without regard to whether the student would otherwise be eligible to renew the scholarship for one or more years. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Carole G. Jackson Memorial Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | School of Music | An endowed scholarship established by The Jackson Family specifically, Peter G. Jackson, Peter S. Jackson, Susan R. Jackson, Diane L. Fellenbaum, John D. Fellenbaum, Susan J. Reid, and Robert D. Reid. The scholarship is intended to honor and support outstanding undergraduate student scholars enrolled at James Madison University who are majoring in Music Education. The following additional criteria shall guide the selection of Jackson Family Scholars, if the student is being considered to receive the Carole G. Jackson Memorial Scholarship the student must demonstrate: A need for financial assistance, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships; a commitment to the discipline of Music for their professional career, as evidenced by, among other things, a major in music education; a dedication to academic excellence, as evidenced by, among other things, a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) at the time of application for either scholarship; and, such a grade point average shall be maintained for as long as the student holds either scholarship; an engagement in community service, as evidenced by involvement in community service related activities and organizations in the local communities of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County or elsewhere and a capacity for leadership, as evidenced by, among other things, examples of leadership talent, skills, and experiences. |
| Martha Irvin '56 Scholarship Endowment in Dietetics | No | n/a | Health Professions | An endowed scholarship established by Martha Irvin, the Martha Irvin '56 Endowed Scholarship in Dietetics will provide scholarship support for undergraduate students whose chosen field of study and research is Dietetics, a major discipline within the College of Health and Behavioral Studies. Each year, scholarship funds will be provided to one outstanding undergraduate student scholar, renewable for up to four academic years beyond a student's freshman year of study. The selection of Martha Irvin '56 Scholars shall be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the Dean for the College of Health and Behavioral Studies. Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of a student to receive this scholarship shall follow the university's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Mary A. Jackson History Award | No | n/a | History Department | An endowed scholarship awarded in honor of Dr. Mary Jackson to a graduating senior majoring in history. |
| Leo J. Jasien Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by William S. Jasien '85 to support a scholarship to an outstanding undergraduate student. |
| Jay B. Keyser '79 Endowment for Scholarships | No | n/a | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established by Jay B. Keyser '79. The scholarship shall provide assistance to deserving students with financial need. It will support students in the College of Business. Funds will be provided annually to an outstanding undergraduate student scholar who demonstrates a need for financial assistance, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid. The appointment of a student as a Keyser Scholar shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships; provided, however, that the following additional criteria shall be a part of the determination process. Specifically: To be eligible for this scholarship award, a student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Each year scholarship funds will be provided to one outstanding student scholar, renewable for up to three additional academic years, but only if the appointed student maintains a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. The scholarship shall be limited to one student at a time, so that it may reduce the financial need of each Keyser Scholar up to the full of amount of an academic year's tuition and fees before it were to be used to assist one or more other students. |
| Althea L. Johnston Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established to support a general scholarship in honor of former faculty member Althea L. Johnston. |
| Carrie Kutner Student Ambassador Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | Admissions | An endowed scholarship established in memory of former Student Ambassador Carrie Kutner by the JMU Student Ambassadors. It is intended to benefit a JMU student, who is not currently a Student Ambassador. The recipient must have and maintain an minimum 2.5 grade point average. The recipient must have attended JMU for one full year prior to applying the scholarship. Most importantly, the student must exhibit significant service to, and love for, James Madison University. If, at any time, the student recipient fails to meet the requirements or when the student graduates, a new student will be selected based on the established criteria. |
| Joseph T. Kosnik Memorial Scholarship | No | n/a | Finance and Business Law Department | An endowed scholarship established in memory of finance professor Dr. Joseph T. Kosnik to award scholarships to finance students. |
| Kris Lawson Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established in memory of Kris R. Lawson. First preference should be given to a member of Kappa Sigma fraternity. The recipient must have and maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average. This scholarship shall be awarded annually; however, the same recipient may receive the scholarship more than once. |
| Ella Stephenson Kurtz-Nancy Kurtz O'Hare Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Nancy Kurtz O'Hare to support a scholarship to a rising senior who demonstrates the need for financial assistance, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships, and a career interest in teaching a Social Science, as indicated by a major in one of the Social Sciences and a minor in middle school education. Once a student is appointed to receive this scholarship, it may be renewed for the following year if the student requires an additional year of study to complete degree requirements, provided that the student remains a full-time student in good standing with the University. In the event no student majoring in a Social Science may be eligible for this scholarship in any particular year, then the scholarship may be awarded to a student with a major course of study in the humanities who meets all the other criteria. |
| Ian Kincheloe Memorial Scholarship Endowment by Beta Beta Beta Bio Honors Society | No | n/a | Biology Department | An endowed scholarship established in memory of Ian Kincheloe, a member of the Class of 2004, majoring in Biology, who lost his life in a car accident on his way home to Pennsylvania for Thanksgiving break in November 2001. Ian's death had an impact on his family and friends in ways that those who never had a chance to meet him may never be able to fully appreciate. Ian was a model student and a trusted friend. He was passionate in his work as a student in the Biology Department. Ian's glowing personality and countless contributions to the university community were well noted at the time of his death and will not be forgotten. The Tri-Beta members, in collaboration with Ian's parents, Mike and Ann Kincheloe, honor him through this scholarship in his memory. The scholarship funds are intended to advance the student scholars' academic studies in Biology and their commitment to the community. This scholarship shall be supportive of undergraduate students engaged in the study of Biology who demonstrate academic excellence, a commitment to scientific research, and a dedication to community service. The appointment of a student as an Ian Kincheloe Memorial Scholar shall be respectful of the above criteria and the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Mathematics Department Scholarships | No | n/a | Mathematics & Statistics Department | An endowed scholarship restricted for Mathematics Department Scholarships. Applicants need to be mathematics majors; the Department of Mathematics may have additional qualifying criteria. |
| Henry W. Leap Scholarship | No | n/a | Physics & Astronomy Department | A endowed scholarship established in memory of former Physics Department faculty member Henry Leap. Recipients shall be students majoring in physics and selected by a committee appointed by the Department Head. |
| The Joye and Robert Ledford Scholarship | No | n/a | English Department | An endowed scholarship established by Joye and Robert Ledford of Richmond, VA. This scholarship will participate in the VA Student Assistance Scholarship Program. The recipient must be a full-time JMU student majoring in English; must be in good standing and a legal resident of VA. Financial need should be considered, however, financial need is not required. The English faculty should nominate a candidate no later than May 31st for the coming academic year. |
| Walter '85 & Karen McCullah '88 Lutz Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Walter N. Lutz '85 & Karen McCullah Lutz '88 to support a scholarship to an outstanding undergraduate student scholar who demonstrates a financial need and has a strong academic background, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. This endowed scholarship shall be used to assist one undergraduate student each year; and, therefore, they expect that as the endowment for this scholarship may increase in value over time, the amount of this annual scholarship also may increase accordingly. At the discretion of the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships, a student receiving this scholarship may be re-appointed as a Lutz Scholar in subsequent years, for up to three additional years. |
| Murray & Sandra Lane Accounting Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established by Meda S. Lane '71, her husband, Christopher English, her brother, Richard G. Lane, and his wife, Ellen F. Lane in memory of her parents, Murray B. Lane, Jr., CPA and Sandra K. Lane, who highly valued education and instilled this value in their children. This scholarship will provide funds annually to an outstanding undergraduate student scholar who is enrolled in the College of Business and demonstrates the need for financial assistance as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The appointment of a student as a Murray & Sandra Lane Scholar shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Mary and Daniel Loughran Foundation Scholarship (I) | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by the Mary and Daniel Loughran Foundation, Inc. in Washington, DC to support a scholarship to assist financial needy students. |
| Mary and Daniel Loughran Foundation, Inc. Scholarship (II) | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by the Mary and Daniel Loughran Foundation, Inc. in Washington, DC to support a scholarship for students who qualify for financial aid. This scholarship will participate in the VA Student Assistance Scholarship Program. |
| Suzanne Luck Memorial Endowment for Scholarships in the College of Visual & Performing Arts | No | n/a | College of Visual and Performing Arts | An endowed scholarship established with a testamentary gift by Suzanne Luck, JMU Class of 1971 to provide scholarships for students in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. |
| Philip H. Maxwell Endowed Scholarship | No | n/a | Finance and Business Law Department | An endowed scholarship established by Dr. Philip H. Maxwell for finance student scholarships. |
| Madison History Alumni Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | History Department | An endowed scholarship created by the faculty and academic leaders of the History Department. This scholarship will provide funds annually for outstanding undergraduate student scholars majoring in History at James Madison University. The appointment of one or more students as Madison History Alumni Scholars shall be determined at the discretion of the head of the History Department, in consultation with the Office of the Provost for James Madison University. |
| Betty Ball Mann '58 Endowment for Special Education Scholarships | No | n/a | Department of Educational Foundations and Exceptionalities | An endowed scholarship established with a gift from Betty Ball Mann '58. This scholarship will provide funds annually to an outstanding student engaged in the study of Special Education within the College of Education. To be eligible for this scholarship, the student must demonstrate financial need, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. The Donor directs that the student scholar selection process to be administered by the College of Education shall include a preference for students who are in the fifth year of the five-year program of study; and, students who demonstrate plans to pursue a professional career working with and/or diagnosing children with learning disabilities, including children with reading disabilities. |
| Malcolm G. Lane Scholarship Endowment for Computer Science | No | n/a | Computer Science | An endowed scholarship established by Professor Malcolm G. and Maureen M. Lane, the Malcolm G. Lane Scholarship Endowment for Computer Science will provide financial resources annually to one or more students who will be in their junior or senior year of undergraduate studies. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must (a) have a declared major in Computer Science; and (b) have a grade point average of 3.25 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) at James Madison University after at least two semesters of study (at the time the student is considered for this scholarship) The selection of Malcolm G. Lane Scholars shall be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the department head for Computer Science (or its successor department) in the College of Integrated Science and Technology (or its successor college). Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of a student to receive this scholarship shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. In all cases, once a student is appointed a Lane Scholar in their junior year of undergraduate study, the scholarship may be renewed for their senior year of study, provided that the student remains a full-time student in good standing with the University. |
| Leary-Palocsay Scholarship Endowment in Pre-Medicine | No | n/a | Pre-Professional Health Advising | An endowed scholarship established by Dr. James S. Hanner ('81). Dr. Hanner, a 1981 Chemistry graduate from James Madison University, wishes to establish a scholarship in honor of Dr. James L. Leary and the late Dr. Frank A. Palocsay. Dr. Leary and Dr. Palocsay, both members of the University's faculty in the Department of Chemistry, were influential in his pursuit of becoming a physician. This scholarship will provide financial support for students pursuing a pre-medicine course of studies. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must be in either their junior or senior year at Madison and must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better. The selection of Leary-Palocsay Pre-Medicine Scholars shall be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the Director of the Pre-Professional Health programs. |
| Anna Moffatt McCormick '50 Strings Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | College of Visual and Performing Arts | An endowed scholarship established with a gift from Anna Moffatt McCormick, a member of the Class of 1950, to support scholarships for students in the Strings program within the JMU School of Music, a purpose that honors her own love for classical music and her passion for the violin. The scholarships may be awarded either on the basis of merit or need, at the discretion of the Dean for the College of Visual & Performing Arts; and, in the event that a potential scholarship recipient's need for financial assistance is the basis for the selection, then the determination as to need shall be made by the university's office of financial aid & scholarships. |
| Eleanor Beatrice Marable Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship fund established in honor of Eleanor Beatrice Marable with a donation from Miss Marable and gifts from the Northern Virginia Chapter of the Alumni Association and other interested alumni to support scholarships to financially needy students. |
| Cheryl Lynn Rader Memorial Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Frank and Carolyn Rader in memory of their daughter, Cheryl Lynn Rader, who was JMU's Assistant Director of Financial Aid and an alumna of the University, to support a scholarship intended to benefit a JMU student from Rockbridge County with first preference given to a graduate of Parry McCluer High School in Buena Vista, VA. The recipient must demonstrate financial need as determined by the JMU Office of Financial Aid. The recipient will be selected as an incoming freshmen and will continue to receive this scholarship as long as he/she remains an active, full time student at JMU and continues to demonstrate financial need. If at any time the student recipient fails to meet the requirements or when the student graduates, a new incoming freshman student will be selected based on the established criteria. |
| Dr. Shirley B. Merlin Scholarship Endowment for Graduate Reading Education | No | n/a | Department of Early, Elementary & Reading Education | An endowed scholarship established by Professor Shirley Merlin, The Dr. Shirley B. Merlin Scholarship Endowment for Reading Education will provide financial resources annually to one student in the Graduate Reading Education program who is pursuing a master's degree in Reading Education. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must (a) have and maintain high academic standing, as determined by the faculty of the Reading Education program; and, (b) have completed a minimum of nine hours in the core education courses and six hours in Reading Education by the time the student is under consideration for this scholarship. The selection of Dr. Shirley B. Merlin Scholars shall be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the coordinator for the Reading program, in consultation with the Dean for the College of Education and in collaboration with the university's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. Dr. Merlin directs that if the university may, at any time in the future, not enroll students in a Graduate Reading Education program, then this scholarship endowment's funds may be used more generally to assist students preparing to be teachers, with the selection to be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the Dean for the College of Education. |
| Lucille Y. Marshall Music Scholarship | No | n/a | School of Music | An endowed scholarship established in recognition of Lucille Y. Marshall's seventeen years of service as a teacher and supervisor of instrumental music in Harrisonburg City public schools. This scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing a college education in music at JMU with first preference given to an instrumental major and secondary preference given to a vocal major. In addition, first preference will be given to a Harrisonburg High School student, with secondary preference given to a student from Rockingham County. If there are no students that meet the first or secondary preference, the award shall be given to an instrumental or vocal major at JMU. |
| Metro-Washington Alumni Chapter Endowed Scholarship | No | n/a | Alumni Relations | An endowed scholarship established by the Metro-Washington Alumni Chapter to provide scholarship(s) to JMU students from the Metro-Washington area of the chapter. |
| P. Buckley Moss Endowed Scholarship | No | n/a | School of Art, Design and Art History | An endowed scholarship established to benefit an art major with a documented learning disability (registered in the JMU Office of Disability Services) who is studying in the School of Art, Design and Art History. The student must have and maintain a 2.75 grade point average. The student is to continue to receive this scholarship until graduation as long as the criteria continues to be met. If the student recipient fails to meet the requirements or when the student graduates, another student will be selected from the College of Visual & Performing Arts. If there are no students with a learning disability studying in the School of Art, Design and Art History, then the scholarship (same criteria) may be awarded to a JMU Student with a learning disability studying in the College of Visual & Performing Arts. |
| Moran Family Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by John G. and Carol Moran to support a scholarship to benefit a JMU student from the state of Maryland. The recipient must have and maintain a minimum 2.75 grade point average. The recipient will be selected as an incoming freshman (from Maryland with a high school grade point average of at lest 2.75) and will continue to receive this scholarship as long as they remain an active, full time student at JMU and continue to meet the scholarship requirements or graduates, a new incoming freshman student will be selected based on the established criteria. If in the future, JMU no longer enrolls any students from the state of Maryland, or no students from the state of Maryland meet the merit criteria, then this fund may be used to assist any JMU student. |
| Agnes Fagstad McDuffie Piano Scholarship | No | n/a | School of Music | An endowed scholarship awarded annually to a piano student selected by the two senior members of the JMU piano faculty. |
| Anna McCarthy Teaching Scholarship | No | n/a | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established with a gift from the estate of Anna A. Mudd Albert. This scholarship is to be awarded annually based upon the students declaration of teacher education. Since this typically does not take place until the second semester of the sophomore year, the scholarship award will be available for the junior and/or senior year. The student shall have justified financial need. The scholarship is to pay the cost of tuition, room and board for one student until such time as the allocation can support the cost of tuition, room and board for more than one student. |
| Vera Melone Music Scholarship | No | n/a | School of Music | An endowed scholarship established on January 5, 1989 by Mr. George Conrad, in honor of his wife, Vera Melone, who taught organ and piano at JMU from 1933 to 1937. The endowed music scholarship criteria is as follows: Recipient must be in good standing with a 2.0 GPA or above determined annually prior to the award; must be classified as a full-time student at all times during receivership of the scholarship award. Full-time student means being enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester; Must be deserving and serious regarding the study of music. The JMU Department of Music Scholarship committee, after appropriate review of student applications, shall recommend to the student financial aid committee through the Music Department head, the scholarship recipient on an annual basis. |
| John "Jack" McNelis Scholarship | No | n/a | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established to honor the memory of John "Jack" McNelis. Scholarships are restricted to JMU Business majors. |
| The William J. and Mary G. McMurray Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by William J. and Mary G. McMurray to support a scholarship to provide long term support for the academic programs, especially English and/or American Literature. Awards must be made on a competitive basis to outstanding JMU students who are enrolled full time. Outstanding academic achievement will be determined by JMU. Recipients must have demonstrated financial need and have a serious interest in English and American Literature. |
| Dr. Eileen S. Nelson Endowment for Psychology Scholarships | No | n/a | Department of Psychology | An endowed scholarship, the Eileen S. Nelson Endowment for Psychology Scholarships will provide funds annually to an outstanding senior majoring in psychology who is in his or her second semester of thesis work. The Scholarship will be presented for the final semester of the student's undergraduate work. |
| Flora Morris Scholarship Program Endowment | No | n/a | English Department | An endowed scholarship established with a gift from the Estate of Flora Morris. This scholarship will assist students in need of personal aid with a major in the English department and shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. The recipient must demonstrate financial need as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. |
| Daniel J. Nardi '79, '86 & Alyce Umberger Nardi '79 Scholarship Endowment for the College of Science & Mathematics | No | n/a | College of Science and Mathematics | An endowed scholarship established with a gift from Daniel J. Nardi '79, '86 and Alyce Umberger Nardi '79. This endowment will provide funds annually for one (or more) merit-based scholarships for undergraduate students pursuing academic studies within the College of Science & Mathematics. The successful candidate(s) for this scholarship must demonstrate, at a minimum, high academic achievement. Also, this scholarship is intended to encourage enrollment at James Madison University by outstanding students who have been offered admission;*incoming students who have demonstrated academic excellence - and, who have expressed an intention to pursue a course of study within the College of Science & Mathematics - may be considered for this scholarship. Once selected for this scholarship, a student may renew it for up to four additional academic years. The selection process for Nardi Scholars shall be administered in a manner determined at the discretion of the Dean for the College of Science & Mathematics. *Transfer students are also considered incoming students. |
| Albert B. and Gladys C. McHone Endowment for the School of Nursing at James Madison University | No | n/a | Assistant Vice President, Finance | An endowed scholarship in the School of Nursing established in 1984 by James C. McHone in the name of Albert B. and Gladys C. McHone. Funds will be used exclusively for the financial support of students enrolled in Nursing at JMU and shall be recommended by committee. This committee shall also serve as the award committee. Scholarship awards will be made to Virginia in-state students with a preference to at least one award to a student(s) from Bath, Pulaski, or Rockingham Counties. If no student(s) from Bath, Pulaski or Rockingham counties are qualified, the award(s) may go to any eligible Virginia student(s). |
| Mary Marshall Gilmore McCormack ('50) Scholarship Endowment in the College of Visual & Performing Arts | No | n/a | College of Visual and Performing Arts | An endowed scholarship established by Joan McCormack Ferrill. This scholarship will provide funds for one or more students at Madison who either are pursuing or intend to pursue studies in the College of Visual & Performing Arts. This scholarship may be renewed for up to three consecutive years provided the recipient remains a student within the College of Visual & Performing Arts. The selection of McCormack Scholars shall be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the Dean for the College of Visual & Performing Arts. |
| Moncol ('76) Scholarship Endowment for the College of Education | No | n/a | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established with an estate gift from Deborah G. Moncol ('76). Through this scholarship endowment, Ms. Moncol intends to assist students who demonstrate the desire to study Education and have a need for financial assistance, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. To qualify as a Moncol ('76) scholar, the recipient must reside in the Commonwealth of Virginia; be in pursuit of teacher licensure from the College of Education; and maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.0 . Selections of the scholarship recipients will be made by the Dean's Office in the College of Education and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Rob Miller ('97) Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | School of Art, Design and Art History | An endowed scholarship established by Dr. Martin S. and Mrs. Gail W. Miller in memory of their son, JMU graphic design student Rob Miller. This scholarship will be awarded annually to students who are rising seniors, are enrolled in the Graphic Design Program within the School of Art, Design and Art History, and have shown outstanding accomplishments in their artwork as undergraduates at James Madison University. The selection of Miller Scholars will be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the head of the Graphic Design Program. |
| Don Musselman Scholarship Endowment for Computer Information Systems & Management Science in the College of Business | No | n/a | Computer Information Systems & Business Analytics | An endowed scholarship established by an endeavor led by Computer Information Systems & Management Sciences Alumni, the business organizations that employ these Madison alumni, and the colleagues and friends of Don Musselman and Glenn Smith. This scholarship provides financial resources in support of outstanding students in the College of Business who are pursuing a major in Computer Information Systems & Management Science. To be eligible, a student must demonstrate a need for financial assistance, as determined by the university's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. A scholarship shall be awarded each year to a student who will be a junior during the year in which the scholarship funds are to be used and as noted above, demonstrates a need for financial assistance. |
| Diana Somers ('78) Neal and Jackson P. ('15) Neal Endowed Scholarship | No | n/a | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established by Graham H. Neal, Jr. to support scholarships for recipients who must be students in the College of Business who demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, and are in good academic standing with the University. The scholarship can be renewed from year to year for as long as recipients continue to meet these criteria. The Donor believes that encouragement and motivation accompany an award of any size to any student. His preference, therefore, is that scholarship awards be for no less than $1,000 each for as many students as possible, subject to the availability of sufficient funds to support at least one scholarship at the level. The selection of Neal Scholars will be made at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Business. |
| John L. & Kay D. Neff Endowed Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by John L. and Kay D. Neff to support a scholarship to benefit JMU students who exhibit outstanding academic achievement and are enrolled full-time or a high school student applying for full-time admission on a four-year graduation track. The university will determine outstanding academic achievement. First preference shall be given to students attending the university who are residents of Bath County, VA. Secondary preference shall not be enacted until three scholarships have been granted to Bath County residents. Secondary preference shall be given to students attending the university who are residents of Augusta County, VA. The recipient must be having difficulty (or, in case of an entering freshman, will have difficulty) meeting the educational expenses at JMU and must not be receiving any funds through athletic scholarships. Preferably, there will be a recipient in each of the freshman, sophomore, junior and senior classes. |
| John Lewis Neff Memorial Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Kay Daggy ('59) Neff to support an annual scholarship for a student with outstanding academic achievement who demonstrates financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. To be eligible, a student must be a resident of Bath County, Virginia, enrolled full time as an entering freshman or upperclassman, and not receiving any funds through athletic scholarships. Once a student is named a John Lewis Neff Memorial Scholar, this scholarship may be renewed for up to three consecutive years as long as the recipient meets the above mentioned criteria. Should a competitive and deserving applicant not be identified, an award will not be made and the funds will be reinvested in the endowment. |
| William W. McAnulty Scholarship Endowment in the Honors College | No | n/a | Honors College | An endowed scholarship established with a gift from William Walker McAnulty ('81, '87). The appointment of the McAnulty Scholar shall be made each year according to the following criteria: -Student must be a rising junior or senior Honors College student -Student must be an Engineering major -Student must maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA -Scholarship is renewable from junior to senior year, but it is not a requirement -Recipient will be determined by the Honors College scholarship award committee and/or the Dean of the Honors College. Beyond the above criteria, the McAnulty Scholarship shall be awarded in the fall semester of each year. If the scholarship is not awarded in the fall semester, the payout is to be returned to the endowment corpus in December of that academic year. Subject to the availability of the annual allocation, the Donor prefers no single award will be for an amount less than $1,000. |
| Frank and Ellen McKenzie Scholarship Endowment for Trombone -School of Music, James Madison University | No | n/a | School of Music | An endowed scholarship established by Thomas Franklin McKenzie (CVPA'82 and COB'94) to honor his parent's, Frank and Ellen McKenzie. As to the selection of the “McKenzie Scholar†to receive tuition awards, the appointment shall be made according to the following criteria: - The student must be in good academic standing at JMU - The scholarship may be made annually to one or more students and may be used for recruiting or for currently enrolled student(s) The award will be determined at the discretion of the Trombone Studio professor in consultation with the Director of the School of Music. |
| Fredric I. McGhee Scholarship Endowment for Aspiring Entrepreneurs in support of the Honors College at James Madison University | No | n/a | Honors College | An endowed scholarship established by Susan J. McGhee ('80) in support of the Honors College at James Madison University. This scholarship will fall within the guidelines of the Hillcrest Scholarships and provide opportunities for honors students to engage in transformational off-campus experiences such as, but not limited to, a business startup, research, analysis of a new product or conceptual idea, an internship, undertake an individual project related to the Senior Honors Project, or participate in another independent project. A McGhee scholar will be selected on the basis of the quality of their proposed experience, their academic achievement and intellectual promise, and the potential for a meaningful transformational impact on their lives. To be named a McGhee scholar, a student must be an outstanding second year honors student in good academic standing. The appointment of McGhee scholars will be made in a manner determined by the Dean of the Honor's College. In the event the Hillcrest Scholarships do not take place, or a qualifying candidate is not identified in a given year, the scholarship may benefit an outstanding undergraduate student scholar in Honors who wishes to study abroad. Applications are submitted through the Hillcrest Scholarship Fund process. |
| Stacy J. Mendler '85 and Michael W. Mendler Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Stacy J. Mendler '85 and Michael W. Mendler to support scholarships for deserving students on the basis of financial need. |
| John T. Morello Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | School of Communication Studies | An endowed scholarship established with an endeavor led by John E. Humphreys (1982, 2002) to honor John T. Morello for his years of dedicated and outstanding service as the James Madison University Director of Forensics. This scholarship will provide scholarship support for the James Madison University Debate Team within the School of Communication Studies. To qualify as a Morello Scholar, the recipient must be a full-time degree seeking undergraduate student in good academic standing. This scholarship will be administered at the discretion of the Director of Debate in conjunction with the Director of the School of Communication Studies. Beyond these criteria, the appointment of Morello Scholars will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Nardi Family Endowment for Valley Scholars | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Daniel J. and Alyce Umberger Nardi, the Nardi Family Endowment for Valley Scholars will provide funds for scholarships through the Valley Scholars Program. The selection of the Nardi Valley Scholars will follow the university's guidelines for awarding scholarships associated with the Valley Scholars Program. |
| Neall Family Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Department of Engineering | An endowment established by the Neall Family Charitable Foundation Trust for scholarships to be administered by the JMU Department of Engineering under the following guidelines: (1.) The funds are to be used for engineering undergraduates who are former enlisted personnel or their children (not officers or their children). (2.) Scholarships may continue for the same student beyond freshman year for only those students who maintain at least a 3.0 GPA on a scale of 4.0. (3.) The new version of the GI bill should be used by needy students before funds from the Neall Foundation are utilized. |
| New Market Arts and Crafts Scholarship | No | n/a | School of Art, Design and Art History | An endowed scholarship established by the New Market Arts and Crafts Club to provide a source of funding for academic scholarships. Recipients shall be selected by the School of Art, Design and Art History and the Office of Financial Aid with preference given to those students from Shenandoah County who have an interest in preserving the arts and crafts of Virginia. The award may only be given to students from the Commonwealth of Virginia. The award will be made on an annual basis and may be renewed each year at the undergraduate level for four years. |
| Julie Berkowitz '86 Newman Scholarship Endowment in Public Health | No | n/a | Health Sciences | Established by Julie Berkowitz '86 Newman. It is Mrs. Newman's intent to encourage an inter-disciplinary view of health studies beyond delivery – economic impact, law, regulatory environment, etc. She desires to support the best and brightest students in the arena of Public Health. Therefore, the scholarship should be awarded to a rising senior with a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) at JMU of 3.5 with preference being given to individuals active in public health (policy and/or administration). The selection of a student as a Newman Scholar will be administered in a manner determined at the discretion of the Department Head for Health Sciences. Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of a Newman Scholar will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| William and Arlene Murphy Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | College of Business | Endowed scholarship. Established to support a scholarship to assist College of Business students whose primary residence is in The Bronx, New York, Connecticut or Pennsylvania. |
| Dr. Henry A. Myers Memorial Scholarship Endowment in Political Science | No | n/a | Political Science Department | An endowed scholarship established by Dr. Donald Glen Cooper, '73, ‘74 to memorialize Dr. Henry A. Myers. To be eligible for this scholarship a student must be a rising senior with a declared major in Political Science and have the highest overall GPA of Political Science majors in his/her class. Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of Myers Scholars shall follow the university's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Arthur and Shonda Moats Endowed Scholarship for Art | No | n/a | School of Art, Design and Art History | A endowed scholarship established by Arthur N. Moats III ('12) and Shonda L. Moats. Funds will be available annually to provide an annual scholarship for a freshman majoring in Art who demonstrates financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Once awarded, this scholarship may be renewed for three consecutive years provided the student meets the above criteria. If the recipient changes majors, the scholarship will go to a new freshman or transfer student the following year. If there is not a Art student who meets these criteria, the scholarship will be awarded to a freshman majoring in Education or Political Science. |
| Dr. John B. Noftsinger, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | School of Integrated Sciences | An endowed scholarship established by friends, colleagues and faculty members to honor and memorialize Dr. John B. Noftsinger, Jr., a special person and an outstanding individual. At the time of Dr. Noftsinger's passing he was the Vice Provost for Research and Public Service and held the rank of Professor in the Department of Integrated Science and Technology and the School of Strategic Leadership Studies. John's accomplishments at JMU were many and varied. In particular, John was a co-founder of the Information (now Intelligence) Analysis program. He served as an original faculty member for the IA program. This scholarship endowment will provide financial resources for one or more outstanding undergraduate student scholars in the Intelligence Analysis program within the Department of Integrated Science & Technology at James Madison University. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) after at least four semesters of study. The selection of Dr. John B. Noftsinger Scholar(s) will be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the Head for the Department of Integrated Science & Technology (or its successor department). Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of students to receive this scholarship will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| David A. '91 and Marcy Schnorbus '91 Kozlowski Endowment for Valley Scholars | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowment established by David A. '91 and Marcy Schnorbus '91 Kozlowski. The purpose of this gift is to create the David A. '91 and Marcy Schnorbus '91 Kozlowski Endowment for Valley Scholars. This gift will provide funds for scholarships via the Valley Scholars Program, a special initiative recently created by the university to remove the financial barriers that otherwise might prevent promising students in the Shenandoah Valley with high financial need from attending college. The selection of a Kozlowski Scholars shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships associated with the Valley Scholars Program. |
| Katherine Outten Memorial Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | School of Music | An endowed scholarship established with a gift from the Estate of Jean Matthews Outten for student scholarships in the School of Music in loving memory of her daughter, JMU alumnus Katherine Elizabeth Outten, Class of 1970. |
| Beverley Ann (Pearce) Osterhoudt Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Assistant Dean, College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by Charles H. Osterhoudt in memory of his wife Beverley Ann (Pearce) Osterhoudt, a member of the Madison College Class of 1958. This scholarship is intended to benefit a JMU student from Pulaski County, Virginia, with demonstrated financial need. Priority will be given to students studying in the field of secondary education. If, in the future, James Madison University no longer enrolls students from Pulaski County, Virginia, or no longer offers the curriculum or component of study supported by this fund, it may then be used to assist any JMU student. |
| Parents Council Endowment for Scholarships | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by the Parents Council of James Madison University to support a scholarship to outstanding students, including both students entering college for the first time and students already enrolled in college. The appointment of a student as a Parents Council Scholar shall follow these specific conditions: A Parents Council Scholar must be a full-time student and in good standing at James Madison University and must demonstrate a need for financial assistance, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid. Once a student receives this Scholarship for the first time, it may be renewed for up to three academic years, at the sole discretion of the University's Office of Financial Aid. Each year, when the University's Office of Financial Aid makes the appointment of Parents Council Scholars, it shall do so in a manner that reflects the overall student body ratio of in-state and out-of-state students. |
| Elizabeth Conway Nass Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Susan Hogan and Eric Nass with family and community support following a tragic accident that claimed the life of their daughter, Elizabeth Conway Nass in 2012. This endowment will support a scholarship for a Mt. Hebron High School (Ellicott City, MD) graduate who is an incoming freshman at James Madison University with a preference for a major or minor in Education. If there are no students admitted from Mt. Hebron High School, the award will be made to a graduate from Howard County Public Schools with a preference for a student with an Education major or minor. Special consideration for community service and extra-curricular participation can be used in the selection process. The scholarship will be renewed for up to three years, as long as the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA. |
| Frank A. Palocsay Memorial Scholarship Endowment in Chemistry | No | n/a | Chemistry & Biochemistry Department | An endowed scholarship established with a gift by Dr. Susan W. Palocsay in memory of her husband, Frank A. Palocsay. This endowment will provide financial resources annually to one (or more) undergraduate student(s) majoring in Chemistry. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must be in excellent standing with both the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry – as to its requirements for Chemistry majors – and, the University generally. In addition, a student must be active in undergraduate research in a selected area of chemistry, under the guidance of a faculty advisor, during the term of the scholarship. The selection of a Frank A. Palocsay Memorial Scholar shall be made in a manner determined by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, in consultation with the Department Head and the Dean for the College of Science and Mathematics (or its successor college). Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of a student to receive this scholarship shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. When a student is appointed a Frank A. Palocsay Memorial Scholar, the scholarship may be renewed for one (or more) subsequent academic year(s) – through completion of the student's senior year of academic studies – provided that the student remains a full-time student in excellent standing with the University and is involved in undergraduate chemical research. |
| Langridge Family Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Nicholas L.(‘00, ‘07, ‘14) and Jill R. (‘00, ‘04) Langridge. Dukes Pay It Forward is a call to action to inspire other alumni scholarship recipients to follow in the near term, and ultimately inspire recipients of Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship awards to give in the future. To be named a Langridge Family Dukes Pay It Forward Scholar, recipients must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the university's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships." |
| Alison Bailey Parker ('12) Memorial Scholarship Endowment in Journalism-Merit | No | n/a | School of Media Arts and Design | An endowed scholarship established by Barbara and Gilbert Parker in memory of their daughter, Alison Parker, to honor her passion for life and journalism. The SMAD Scholarship Committee, in consultation with the journalism faculty, will consider awarding one merit-based scholarship to a SMAD major with an outstanding record in journalism. The recipient will be a rising senior who is a full-time student, preferably with a grade-point average of at least 3.0. Following the example of Alison Parker, a strong record of involvement in journalism-related extracurricular activities, such as The Breeze, Bluestone or internships is required. If the Scholarship Committee makes no award in a given year, the income earmarked for the award will be reinvested in the endowment. Scholarship awards will be administered at the discretion of the Director of the School of Media Arts and Design. Beyond this criteria, the selection of recipients will follow the university's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Jane McCauley Partlow Memorial Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established in memory of Jane McCauley Partlow to support scholarships to financially needy students. |
| Harper Family Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Donna L. (‘77, ‘86) and Bryant R. ('73) Harper, Jr. to support a scholarship to student recipients who must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. |
| Moles Memorial Scholarship Endowment in the COE | No | n/a | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by Amy ('97) and Jason M. (‘97) Ruggiero which honors the memory of Mr. Ruggiero's mother who was a lifelong education professional. To qualify as a Moles Scholar, a student must be a junior, senior, or fifth-year student in the College of Education pursuing a career in Education with a preference given to students with demonstrated financial need, as determined by the university's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Beyond this criteria, scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Education in conjunction with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. |
| Katherine Nicole Norton ('17) Memorial Scholarship Endowment in the Elementary Education Program | No | n/a | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established through an endeavor started by Anastasia and Stuart Norton ('83) in memory of their daughter Katherine Nicole Norton. Katherine passed away in August of 2015, before beginning her junior year and being able to complete the Elementary Education Program and pursue her passion for teaching. The Katherine Nicole Norton ('17) Memorial Scholarship Endowment in the Elementary Education Program was established to honor Katherine's love of JMU, Kappa Alpha Theta and her dream of becoming a kindergarten teacher. The endowment was funded through charitable contributions from family and friends who desired to honor Katherine's life in this special way. Beyond the criteria of being a student in the Elementary Education Program, scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Education and will follow the University's guidelines for awarding scholarships. The Donors direct, that as the endowment grows over time whether by additional gifts or appreciation, to gradually increase the number of recipients. Additional scholarships will be awarded when expendable earnings are sufficient to fund another recipient, noting the minimum award given to any one student is $1,000. The annual allocation will be split evenly among the students receiving the scholarship under this criteria. NOTE: Donor intent is that no one student receive more than $1,999. Once this point is reached, the full opportunity amount should be split equally, with a minimum award of $1,000. |
| Joanne Pearson Dietetics Scholarship | No | n/a | Health Professions | An endowed scholarship named for Dr. Joanne Pearson. The scholarship is intended to benefit a JMU student in the dietetics program, with preference being given to a student who is experiencing financial difficulty. The student may be an entering freshman, an undergraduate, or graduate student. The recipient must complete a scholarship application and be selected from other applicants by the faculty of the program of Dietetics. In addition, the recipient must maintain satisfactory academic progress. This scholarship will be administered by the program of Dietetics within the Health Professions department. |
| Nancye Butterworth Perry Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established with an estate gift from Nancye Butterworth Perry, a member of the class of 1950 to support general scholarships. |
| James Madison University Alumni Association Centennial Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by the James Madison University Alumni Association in celebration of the Centennial of the first class to graduate from the institution. This scholarship is intended to assist the University in its recruitment and retention of the most outstanding students, with preference given to those whose parents or grandparents also attended James Madison University. To be named a James Madison University Alumni Association Centennial Scholar, recipients must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships |
| Elizabeth ('85) and Michael Martin Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established with a gift from Elizabeth ('85) and Michael Martin. Dukes Pay It Forward is a call to action for alumni to make gifts that will ensure future generations of students have access to the Madison Experience that was so meaningful to them; and, ultimately, to inspire recipients of Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship awards to give back when they themselves have the means to do so. To be named a Martin Dukes Pay It Forward Scholar, recipients must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Physics Alumni/Faculty Scholarship | No | n/a | Physics & Astronomy Department | An endowed scholarship established to award scholarships to students majoring in physics. Recipients shall be selected by a committee appointed by the head of the JMU Physics department. |
| Bill Posey Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | School of Music | An endowed scholarship established by staff, alumni and friends of the Marching Royal Dukes in honor of Bill Posey. This gift will support scholarships for one or more current members of the Marching Royal Dukes, a program under the School of Music. Selection of Posey Scholars will be made by a committee made up of the Marching Royal Dukes Director, additional staff members, and three to five student leaders. The Director will have full discretion over the selection of the committee. |
| Phibbs, Burkholder, Geisert & Huffman Accounting Scholarship | No | n/a | School of Accounting | An endowed scholarship established July 1991, by Phibbs, Burkholder, Geisert & Huffman, a CPA firm in Harrisonburg, Virginia, to provide accounting scholarships. |
| Philadelphia Area Alumni Chapter Endowed Scholarship | No | n/a | Alumni Relations | An endowed scholarship that is intended to benefit an admitted first year student, from the Philadelphia Area Alumni Chapter region, who will attend JMU in the Fall. The recipient must be in good academic standing. This scholarship will be administered by the JMU Alumni Office. The Alumni Office will mail an application to all qualified students. Those applications that are returned will be submitted to the Philadelphia chapter. The chapter will select the winner based on merit, not financial need. |
| JMU Leadership & Service Scholarship Endowment. | No | n/a | Department of Psychology | An endowed scholarship established by the Psychology Peer Advisors and the faculty. It is intended that this endowment will provide sufficient funds annually for a scholarship to be awarded to an undergraduate student at James Madison University who is majoring in psychology. To be selected for this scholarship, an individual must: - Be an outstanding student scholar who is a declared psychology major; - Demonstrate the Psychology Peer Advisor Program's core values of service, attitude, leadership, teamwork and excellence; and, - Be of sophomore, junior or senior standing (in the year in which the scholarship funds would be distributed). |
| Frances Hughes Pitts Memorial Scholarship | No | n/a | College of Science and Mathematics | An endowed scholarship established in memory of Frances Hughes Pitts, a member of the Class of 1929, from funds provided by her husband and son, her brother, and friends of the family. The Frances Hughes Pitts Memorial Scholarship will be awarded annually to a student majoring in the natural sciences who demonstrates personal integrity, intellectual potential, a commitment to excellence, and superior writing ability. Financial need may be considered but is not a requirement to receive the scholarship. The scholarship may be renewed during the recipient's undergraduate study, as long as a GPA of at least 2.50 is maintained. Recipients shall be chosen by a committee of the JMU College of Science & Mathematics. |
| Suzanne Pollack Memorial Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Joan Yablon in memory of her daughter, Suzanne Pollack, a 1990 graduate of the university to support a scholarship intended to benefit a deserving student from the Baltimore, Maryland area. The recipient must have and maintain a minimum 2.5 grade point average and must demonstrate financial need as determined by the JMU Office of Financial Aid. The recipient will be selected as an incoming freshman with a high school grade point average of 2.75 and will continue to receive this scholarship as long as he/she remains an active, full time student at JMU and continues to meet the scholarship requirements. If at any time the student recipient fails to meet these requirements or when the student completes their undergraduate study and graduates, a new incoming freshman student will be selected based on the established criteria. |
| Linden Tree Trust Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Patricia D. Gould ('93) and Hasan Karslioglu. Dukes Pay It Forward is a call to action for alumni to make gifts that will ensure future generations of students have access to the Madison Experience that was so meaningful to them; and, ultimately, to inspire recipients of Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship awards to give back when they themselves have the means to do so. To be named a Linden Tree Trust Dukes Pay It Forward Scholar, recipients must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Little-McIntyre Endowed Vocal Scholarship In the College of Visual and Performing Arts | No | n/a | School of Music | An endowed scholarship established by John A. Little, Janet A. Little and Michael D. McIntyre. Through this endowment, the Donors intend for scholarships to be awarded to an entering voice or piano student in a critical-need area and is renewable through the student's senior year. This scholarship will be awarded to a new student when the previous student has completed his/her fourth year or has failed to meet the criteria. The critical-need area is designated as contralto, tenor, baritone or bass voice, or alternatively, vocal piano accompaniment with the first priority being voice. Should no vocal recipient be identified, a piano accompanist may be awarded the scholarship. Should no sufficiently outstanding voice student or piano accompanist be identified, the Donors wish the scholarship award to roll back into the corpus for that one year. The Little-McIntyre Endowed Vocal Scholarship should be used for recruiting purposes based on the following criteria for the recipients: - Remains a music major. - Meets the scholarship requirements for the School of Music. - Following consultation with the student's voice professor and advisor, the student will audition each semester for a mainstage Opera Theatre production (opera or musical theatre), and will accept any offered roles. - The student does not have to perform in the production, but must audition. - Participates in at least one choir each semester. Little-McIntyre Scholars will be selected by the JMU vocal faculty in the School of Music. Priority should be given to the best student to fit the criteria who exemplifies excellence and ambition to excel in the Music program. The vocal faculty will communicate the selected recipient to the Director of the School of Music, who will administer the scholarship. |
| Todd Perry ('92) Aspiring Analytics Endowed Scholarship in the Department of Computer Information Systems | No | n/a | Computer Information Systems & Business Analytics | An endowed scholarship established by Karen K. Perry ('92) in memory of her husband, Todd Perry ('92), who loved JMU, soccer, and his career in analytics. This is a merit scholarship in the Department of Computer Information Systems. This scholarship will provide financial resources for one student enrolled in the College of Business with a 2.7 GPA or above, and minoring in Analytics and with a preference to those who are Student Athletes. The scholarship is renewable for one year as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded as determined by the Dean of the College of Business and the Academic Unit Head (AUH) of Computer Information Systems and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. If there is not a student minoring in Analytics who meets this criteria, the scholarship will be awarded to a qualifying student as determined by the AUH of Computer Information Systems and the Dean of the College of Business. |
| John ('88) and Karen ('93) Rothenberger Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by John ('88) and Karen ('93) Rothenberger to support a scholarship to recipients who must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. |
| Ryburn-Dunn STEM Educators Scholarship Endowment in the College of Education | No | n/a | College of Education | This endowed scholarship in the College of Education will provide financial resources annually to one or more students who have shown excellence in the classroom and demonstrated a very strong desire to teach. To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be enrolled in their final year of their teacher licensure program with a concentration in the STEM areas and a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The donor prefers a minimum of $2,000/year be awarded to each scholarship recipient, with awards being made during the year in which the student is student teaching, and rotated annually between STEM disciplines. The selection of Ryburn-Dunn Scholars will be made in a manner determined by the Dean of the College of Education in conjunction with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. |
| Michael and Amanda Ross Study Abroad Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Center for Global Engagement | An endowed scholarship established by Michael P. ‘92 and Amanda Beard ‘93 Ross. This is a need-based scholarship with preference going to a qualifying student studying in London, and if there are multiple students studying in London, secondary preference should go to a student who is from the College of Business. There is to be one recipient each year. This scholarship will be awarded by the Center for Global Engagement (formerly the Office of International Programs) in consultation with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. |
| Katherine Prassas Protogyrou ('87) Endowed Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established with proceeds from a life insurance policy from Katherine Prassas Protogyrou ('87). This scholarship is intended to assist students who have a need for financial assistance, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships, and whose primary residence is in the city of Norfolk, Virginia. Beyond these criteria, the appointment of students to receive these scholarships will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships that are in effect at the time insurance proceeds are received. |
| Julie Simon Special Education Endowed Scholarship | No | n/a | Assistant Dean, College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by Donald and Joan Simon in memory of their daughter, Julie Simon '83. Julie graduated cum laude with a B. S. in Special Education-Emotionally Disturbed. She died in March 1988. This scholarship will follow criteria established by Financial Aid, and in addition, the following criteria applies; The recipient will be a student majoring or minoring in Special Education and recommended by the Special Education department. Not open to competition. Each year the faculty in Special Education will identify a student in their junior year to receive an award for their senior year. |
| Peter and Phyllis Pruden Distinguished Scholarship Fund in Elementary Education | No | n/a | Assistant Dean, College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by Peter and Phyllis Pruden in memory of Judith Brothers Pruden, Class of 1940, because of their desire to support public higher education in the state of Virginia and at JMU. This scholarship will help attract academically talented students to the teaching profession as well as provide future teachers, who are financially needy with assistance in paying for their education. This scholarship will be awarded to a full time honors student who plans to be licensed in the Elementary Education Licensure Program and who demonstrates a financial need. The student will have at least a 3.5 (out of 4.0) grade point average, be enrolled in either the Honors Scholars Program or the Subject Area Honors Program, and making progress toward completing either program to graduate with distinction. The recipient should have high moral character, strong leadership qualities, be able to communicate well, and conceptualize clearly. The student will receive this scholarship for four years, from the beginning of the sophomore year through the graduate school year to include the Master of Arts in Teaching. If at any time the student recipient fails to meet the requirements, a new student will be selected based on the established criteria. The scholarship recipient will be selected by the School of Education Scholarship Committee in conjunction with the Director of the Honors Program and the Office of Financial Aid. The scholarship will be administered by the Office of Financial Aid. |
| Agnes Mason Price '35 Family Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship originally established by Agnes Mason Price honoring her immediate family members and because of her relationship with James Madison University as a 1935 graduate. This endowment will support a scholarship to one or more outstanding undergraduate students who demonstrate the need for financial assistance, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. First priority shall be given to students from Madison County, Virginia. In the event that there are no students from Madison County eligible for this scholarship in a particular year, then second priority shall be given to students from Culpeper, Greene, Orange or Rappahannock Counties in Virginia. In the event that there are no students from these counties in a particular year, then the ultimate priority shall be given to students from the Commonwealth of Virginia. The student may receive this scholarship for up to three additional academic years; provided, however, that if the student's chosen field of study is Education, then the student may receive this scholarship for up to four additional academic years. |
| Red Flannel Rag Scholarship Endowment for Students from Hopkins Gap, VA | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Dr. Peggy Ann Shifflett '68,'70 to support a scholarship to JMU students from Hopkins Gap, Virginia. Each year, first preference for the award will be given to a deserving undergraduate student from the Hopkins Gap region of Rockingham County, Virginia - a region identified by an address of Hopkins Gap Road or Peak Mountain Road, with a preference given to a student from that region in need of financial assistance, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. If there is not a student from the above defined region in a given year, the award may be given to an undergraduate student who graduated from Broadway High School in Broadway, Virginia, with a preference given to a student in need of financial assistance, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. |
| Carolyn Fay Caricofe Rabunsky Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established with a bequest from the Estate of Martin Rabunsky in memory of his beloved wife Carolyn Fay Caricofe Rabunsky who was 1956 graduate of Madison College, to support a scholarship for a student who must meet the following requirements: 1. The individual must graduate in the upper third of his/her high school class. 2. The individual must be a member of a family with median family income or lower as determined by IRS average. 3. The individual must have above average ability as determined by generally accepted testing instruments such as ST and IQ Tests, etc. 4. The individual must maintain at least a 2.8 average while at James Madison University. 5. The scholarship will continue in a Graduate Program. |
| Dr. Inez Ramsey - Ms. Judith Blankenburg & Dr. F. Rita Kaslow - Dr. Harold D. Lehman Endowed Scholarship in the College of Education - Elem Ed | No | n/a | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by Margaret E. Vorous ('70, '75.) Recipients will be chosen in a manner to be determined at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Education and will be awarded only in odd numbered years. The recipient will be named the Dr. F. Rita Kaslow - Dr. Harold D. Lehman Scholar. This student must be enrolled in Elementary or Secondary Education, have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 and will receive the award in their fifth year master's program. |
| Dr. Inez Ramsey - Ms. Judith Blankenburg & Dr. F. Rita Kaslow - Dr. Harold D. Lehman Endowed Scholarship in the College of Education - Grad | No | n/a | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by Margaret E. Vorous ('70, '75.) Recipients will be chosen in a manner to be determined at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Education and will be awarded only in even numbered years. The recipient will be named the Dr. Inez Ramsey - Ms. Judith Blankenburg Scholar. This student must be enrolled in the Graduate Reading Specialist Program or any other graduate literacy program and have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0. |
| Brent J. Rhoads/Lambda Chi Alpha Memorial Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Stephen M. and Lynn L. Rhoads and Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity in memory Brent J. Rhoads, a JMU student and member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. This endowment will support a scholarship intended to benefit a JMU student who is a rising junior with demonstrated financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid. Preference will be given to a student who is a member in good standing of a JMU Greek organization. All candidates must submit an application, which may include an essay for consideration. The student recipient may continue to receive the scholarship until graduation, as long as he/she continues to meet the selection criteria. |
| Richmond Alumni Chapter Scholarship | No | n/a | Alumni Relations | An endowed scholarship established by the Richmond Chapter of the JMU Alumni Association to be awarded to students from the Richmond area showing a need for financial assistance and the potential for academic achievement. Recipients shall be chosen by the Director of Financial Aid in conjunction with the Scholarship Committee of the JMU Association Board of Directors. |
| Richard M. Roberds Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | School of Integrated Sciences | An endowed scholarship established in the spirit of celebration marking the tenth anniversary of the first Integrated Science & Technology graduate, the faculty in the Department of Integrated Science & Technology honored their former colleague and leader, Dr. Richard M. Roberds, for his years of dedicated and outstanding service to the ISAT program. The Richard M. Roberds Scholarship Endowment will provide funds annually for outstanding undergraduate student scholars majoring in the Integrated Science & Technology program at James Madison University. The appointment of students as Richard M. Roberds Scholars shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| James & Julie Riley Family Centennial Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by James & Julie Riley to support a scholarship for the University's Centennial Scholars Program. The appointment of a student as a James & Julie Riley Centennial Scholar shall follow the University's guidelines for the administration of the Centennial Scholars Program. |
| James R. Riley Scholarship | No | n/a | School of Music | An endowed scholarship established in 1988 in memory of Dr. James Riley. Dr. Riley composed the James Madison University Alma mater. This scholarship will provide funds for a student studying music at James Madison University. |
| Roop Scholarship | No | n/a | School of Integrated Sciences | An endowed scholarship established by Ralph and Inez ('35) Roop. This scholarship will be awarded on a competitive basis to outstanding JMU students who are enrolled full-time and are Integrated Science and Technology majors. Preference may be given, but not limited to those students in the Merit Scholars program. Outstanding academic achievement will be determined by JMU. Recipients of the scholarship shall be selected by the College of Integrated Science and Engineering. |
| G. F. "Pat" Rooney Memorial Scholarship | No | n/a | School of Music | An endowed scholarship established for trumpet majors. |
| Ben Wright Music Scholarship | No | n/a | School of Music | An endowed music scholarship in memory of Ben Wright. Recipient to be a string major. If no string major is eligible, then the recipient should be an oboist. |
| Dorothy Rowe Dietetic Award | No | n/a | Health Professions | An endowed award established by the Dietetics Program in the Department of Health Sciences in honor of Dr. Dorothy Rowe. The recipient must be a senior majoring in dietetics who has a high grade point average, is active in the dietetic club, and has gained experience in various dietetics-related areas, either as a paid employee or as a volunteer. |
| Edythe S. Rowley Honors Scholarship | No | n/a | Honors College | An endowed scholarship established with a gift from the Estate of Edythe S. Rowley. Recipients shall be enrolled in the Honors College and demonstrate financial need, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. The appointment of Rowley Scholars will be made in a manner determined by the Dean of the Honors College. |
| Stanley Rhys Say Scholarship | No | n/a | English Department | An endowed scholarship established in memory of Stanley Rhys Say for English majors who are at least juniors. |
| Sanzenbacher Scholarship | No | n/a | Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management | An endowed scholarship for Hospitality/Tourism Management students established by Dr. Reginald & Diane Fourcar-Szocki. Recipients are selected by financial aid from recommendations by the HTM department. |
| Dr. Raymond A. and Elizabeth A. Serway Physics Scholarship | No | n/a | Physics & Astronomy Department | An endowed scholarship established by Dr. Raymond A. Serway, Professor of Physics, James Madison University, in conjunction with his publishing company, Saunders College Publishing. Recipients are students majoring in physics, and shall be selected by a committee appointed by the head of the JMU Physics Department. |
| Edna T. Shaeffer Memorial Scholarship | No | n/a | School of Music | An endowed scholarship established in memory of Edna T. Shaeffer to be awarded to deserving music students with preference given to Madison Singers, or University Chorale, or relatives of former Glee Club members. |
| Lucy Robinson Search '30 Memorial Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established with a testamentary gift from the Estate of Lucy Robinson Search, Class of 1930, to support general scholarships. |
| Ora Y. Sharp Memorial Endowed Scholarship | No | n/a | Assistant Dean, College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by the Estate of Ora Y. Sharp. The recipient must be a JMU student specializing in first grade education. |
| Helen Sharpes Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Mary Ann Grigg in memory of her mother Helen Sharpes, who was an administrative secretary at JMU, to support a scholarship intended to benefit a JMU student from Rockingham County with a minimum GPA of 2.5. The scholarship will be awarded to an entering freshman (but not part of the early action process) and will remain with that student until graduation as long as the selection criteria continues to be met. If at any time the student recipient fails to meet the requirements or when the student graduates, a new entering freshman will be selected based on the established criteria. |
| Christopher B. ('92) and Amy P. ('94) Santy Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Christopher B. (‘92) and Amy P. ('94) Santy. To be named a Santy Scholar, recipients must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.00 or higher and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. First preference is for students from Springbrook High School, Silver Spring, MD. In instances when a Springbrook High School student does not meet the criteria, preference will go to a student from Silver Spring, MD. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for awarding of scholarships. |
| Elisa Natale Parkin ('90) Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Elisa Natale Parkin ('90). Dukes Pay It Forward is a call to action for alumni to make gifts that will ensure future generations of students have access to the Madison Experience that was so meaningful to them; and, ultimately, to inspire recipients of Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship awards to give back when they themselves have the means to do so. To be named an Elisa Natale Parkin ('90) Dukes Pay It Forward Scholar, recipients must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Sheets Family Scholarship Endowment-Performing Art | No | n/a | College of Visual and Performing Arts | An endowed scholarship to be established with estate gifts from Curtis Sheets ('94, '04), Leon Sheets and Barbara Sheets to the James Madison University Foundation for the benefit of James Madison University. The scholarship will assist undergraduate or graduate students, enrolled full-time, in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Preference will be given to a student whose primary residence is in the state of Virginia and who demonstrates financial need as determined by the university's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Sheets Scholars must maintain a minimum GPA, to be determined by the Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Selections of Sheets Family Scholarship recipients will be made by the Dean's Office in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Once a student is named a Sheets Scholar, this scholarship may be renewed as long as the recipient remains in good standing with the university and meets the above established criteria. |
| Barbara Pamplin Shell '49 Scholarship Endowment in Chemistry within the College of Science and Mathematics | No | n/a | Chemistry & Biochemistry Department | A endowed scholarship established with a testamentary gift from Mrs. Barbara Pamplin Shell ‘49. This scholarship will provide annual financial resources to support one or more deserving undergraduate Chemistry students who demonstrate financial need, as determined by the university's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. |
| Sevila Family Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Monica Sevila. This endowment will provide financial resources annually to support a scholarship for one fulltime, in-state undergraduate student who demonstrates financial need and maintains a 3.0 GPA. The scholarship is renewable as long as the student meets this criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Cullen Sherwood Scholarship Endowment in Geology | No | n/a | Geology and Environmental Science Department | An endowed scholarship established by the Board of Directors of KANE GeoTech, Inc. This endowment will provide financial resources annually to assist one or more students. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must (a) demonstrate a commitment to major in Geology; (b) have a grade point average of 3.25 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) after at least five semesters of study (at the time the student is considered for this scholarship); and, (c) demonstrate a commitment to pursuing a Geology-focused career. The selection of Cullen Sherwood Scholars shall be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the head of the Geology Department. |
| Mary Margaret McDaniel ('01) and Trent D. Prange Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Mary Margaret McDaniel Prange ('01). Dukes Pay It Forward is a call to action for alumni to make gifts that will ensure future generations of students have access to the Madison Experience that was so meaningful to them; and, ultimately, to inspire recipients of Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship awards to give back when they themselves have the means to do so. To be named a Prange Dukes Pay It Forward Scholar, recipients must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Glenn ('96) and Laura ('97) Nunziata Scholarship Endowment in the College of Business | No | n/a | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established by Glenn ('96) and Laura ('97) Nunziata. The purpose of this gift is to establish the Glenn ('96) and Laura ('97) Nunziata Scholarship Endowment in the College of Business. The Nunziata Scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate student who is enrolled in the College of Business and demonstrates financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for three years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Business and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| JMU Emerging Business Leaders Scholarship Endowment in the College of Business | No | n/a | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established by Mark E. Ronlov (‘96) and Anthony T. Dean (‘96). This scholarship will provide funds annually to support a scholarship for an underrepresented incoming freshman or transfer student whose talents, skills and abilities enable them to enrich the James Madison University community. Recipients will have declared a major in the College of Business and demonstrate financial need. Scholarships will be awarded to one student until the payout reaches $4,000, at which time the scholarship will be split evenly between two students. This scholarship is renewable for three years as long as the recipient continues to meet the criteria. Beyond these criteria, the selection of the scholarship recipients will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Dr. Virginia Andreoli Mathie Scholarship Endowment in the Department of Psychology | No | n/a | Department of Psychology | "An endowed scholarship established by Dr. Virginia Andreoli Mathie. The Mathie Scholarship will provide financial assistance to a fulltime rising senior majoring in psychology. Mathie Scholars will not only have an outstanding academic record but will also have demonstrated, through their activities, a commitment to collaboration through their service, research, or academic program of study. The award is named after Dr. Virginia Andreoli Mathie, who, as a psychology faculty member and Department Head of Psychology, endeavored to model and foster a spirit of collaboration and partnership in the department, across the JMU campus, and among teachers of psychology nationwide. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Academic Unit Head of the Department of Psychology in collaboration with the Psychology Department faculty and follow the University's guidelines for awarding the scholarships. While the expendable is being funded by the Donor, there will be no allocation from the endowment" |
| Kevin (‘95) and Mary Nehring Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Kevin J. (‘95) and Mary S. Nehring. Dukes Pay It Forward is a call to action for alumni to make gifts that will ensure future generations of students have access to the Madison Experience that was so meaningful to them; and, ultimately, to inspire recipients of Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship awards to give back when they themselves have the means to do so. To be awarded a Nehring Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship, recipients must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Frank S. Payne ('89) Family Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Frank S. Payne. The scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman student from the Commonwealth of Virginia who is in good academic standing and demonstrates financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable as long as the student continues to meet the criteria and is in good academic standing. Scholarships will be awarded in a manner determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Lawhead Family Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Scott Lawhead. Dukes Pay It Forward is a call to action for alumni to make gifts that will ensure future generations of students have access to the Madison Experience that was so meaningful to them; and, ultimately, to inspire recipients of Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship awards to give back when they themselves have the means to do so. To be awarded a Lawhead Family Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship, recipients must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Russo Family Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Joseph J. ('95) and Jennifer Russo. Dukes Pay It Forward is a call to action for alumni to make gifts that will ensure future generations of students have access to the Madison Experience that was so meaningful to them; and, ultimately, to inspire recipients of Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship awards to give back when they themselves have the means to do so. To be named a Russo Dukes Pay It Forward Scholar, recipients must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Residence Life Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Office of Residence Life | An endowed scholarship established by the Director of the Office of Residence Life on behalf of Residence Life. This endowment will provide financial resources annually for first-year, first-generation students residing on campus with financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Multiple scholarships can be awarded with a preference that annual awards be for no less than $4,000 per recipient, subject to the availability of funds to support at least one scholarship at this level. Recipients shall be selected at the discretion of the Director of Residence Life following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. ("Preference" gives flexibility to award less than $4k to one student until that amount can be sustained) |
| Caitlin Moran Schaefer ('04) Scholarship Endowment in Nursing | No | n/a | School of Nursing | An endowed scholarship established by Matthew P. Schaefer ('03). To be named a Schaefer Scholar, the recipient must be a full-time undergraduate majoring in Nursing who is in good academic standing and demonstrates financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. It is intended for one student to receive this scholarship per year. The scholarship is renewable as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. The recipient will be selected at the discretion of the Director of the School of Nursing following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| RSM - JMU Scholarship Endowment in the College of Business | No | n/a | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established by the RSM US Foundation with a gift to the James Madison University Foundation, Inc. for the benefit of James Madison University. This scholarship will provide financial resources to full-time rising juniors majoring in Accounting, Finance, Computer Information Systems, or Business Analytics. The recipient must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Preference will be given to first-generation students. The scholarship is renewable for an additional year if the student continues to meet the criteria. The annual allocation will be split evenly to support two scholarships each year (one rising junior and one renewal). Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Business, or designee, and will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. As the endowment grows over time, whether by additional gifts or appreciation, it may be appropriate to add additional recipients and that decision will be made with the utmost prudence by the Dean. |
| Joanne Thrasher Stern ('52) Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Milford J. Stern, III. The purpose of this gift is to establish the Joanne Thrasher Stern ('52) Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment Dukes Pay It Forward is a call to action for alumni to make gifts that will ensure future generations of students have access to the Madison Experience that was so meaningful to them; and, ultimately, to inspire recipients of Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship awards to give back when they themselves have the means to do so. To be awarded a Joanne Thrasher Stern ('52) Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship, recipients must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Short Pump Ruritan/Civic Foundation, Inc. Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by the Short Pump Ruritan/Civic Foundation, Inc. to support a scholarship for a student who must be a primary resident of the Short Pump, Virginia area, defined as the geographic area whose residents are served at the time of this agreement by the following high schools: Douglas S. Freeman; J.R. Tucker; Mills Godwin; Deep Run; Glen Allen; and Hermitage. Students from future new schools serving this region, residents of this region who attended a non-public school, were home-schooled and adult students from the region will be eligible for the award. The recipients will be enrolled full time as an undergraduate or graduate student and be in good standing with the university. Primary consideration will be given to students who demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Once a student is named a Short Pump Ruritan/Civic Foundation Scholar, this scholarship may be renewed, as long as the recipient meets the above mentioned criteria. The Short Pump Ruritan/Civic Foundation, Inc. Scholarship will be awarded to up to two students per academic year. |
| Samuel H. & Evelyn V. Shrum Award | No | n/a | Assistant Dean, College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by Samuel H. and Evelyn V. Shrum to fund an annual award to an outstanding student who is preparing to become a secondary school teacher, with first preference to individuals preparing to teach business and marketing education. |
| Sigma Kappa Sorority, Delta Rho Chapter Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Fraternity & Sorority Life | An endowed scholarship established by Sigma Kappa Sorority, Delta Rho Chapter. This scholarship will provide funds annually for members of Sigma Kappa Sorority, Delta Rho Chapter. To be named a Sigma Kappa Scholar, recipients must: * Be a member in good standing, as determined by the Chapter Advisory Board Chair * Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher * Demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships This scholarship may be renewed only if there is no other viable candidate. |
| Carlton B. Smith Award | No | n/a | History Department | An endowment established in memory of Dr. Carlton B. Smith. Carlton B. Smith Research Grants will provide a $250 award to the best graduate History thesis submitted to the JMU History department during each academic year. Theses will be judged according to their historical research, analysis and composition. The award will be presented in late spring and will include theses from spring and fall. All students are encouraged to participate in the competition. A committee of the History department faculty will judge entries which should be presented in the form of one unbound copy to the department designated individual as soon as possible prior to the graduation periods (May, August, December). |
| Charles Steven Smith (‘71, ‘75M) Legacy Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Alumni Relations | The Charles Steven Smith ('71, '75M) Legacy Scholarship Endowment was established as the result of an endeavor by the JMU Alumni Relations Office with gifts to the James Madison University Foundation for the benefit of James Madison University. The Charles Steven Smith ('71, '75M) Legacy Scholarship Endowment will support an annual scholarship to a deserving student who has a direct alumni legacy relationship and demonstrates financial need as defined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship will be administered by the JMU Alumni Relations Office. Beyond this criteria, the selection of the scholarship recipients will follow the university's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Glen Smith Memorial Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established in memory of history professor Glen Smith by his widow Eleanor Watts Graf, a JMU alumna, to provide academic scholarships to financially needy students. |
| Glenn Smith Scholarship Endowment for Computer Information Systems & Management Science | No | n/a | Computer Information Systems & Business Analytics | An endowed scholarship established by an endeavor led by Computer Information Systems & Management Sciences Alumni, the business organizations that employ these Madison alumni, and the colleagues and friends of Don Musselman and Glenn Smith. The purpose of this endeavor is to provide financial resources for scholarships in support of outstanding undergraduate students in the College of Business who are pursuing a major in Computer Information Systems & Management Science. To be eligible, a student must demonstrate a need for financial assistance, as determined by the university's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. A scholarship shall be awarded each year to a student who will be a senior during the year in which the scholarship funds are to be used and as noted above, demonstrates a need for financial assistance. |
| Patricia Southall ('92) Smith Endowed Scholarship for Hampton Roads Area | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | "An endowed scholarship established by Pat and Emmitt Smith Charities. Through this endowment, the Smith family desires to make a college education at James Madison University a possibility by offering educational opportunities to underrepresented students from the Hampton Roads area. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must: (a) Be a full-time student from Hampton Roads Area in Virginia (b) Demonstrate financial need as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships" |
| Carroll E. Smith Endowed Scholarship in Accounting | No | n/a | School of Accounting | An endowed scholarship established by Dale E. Smith '89 to honor Mr. Smith's father. To qualify as a Carroll E. Smith Accounting Scholar, the student recipient must be a junior or senior in good academic standing and majoring in Accounting. The preferences are 1) a student from a military family, first-generation or 2) a need-based student. If there are no students that fit the additional criteria preferences, a qualifying student majoring in Accounting is acceptable. The scholarship is renewable. The appointment of a Carroll E. Smith Accounting Scholar will be made in a manner determined by the Director of the School of Accounting in consultation with the Dean of the College of Business. Beyond these criteria, the selection of the scholarship recipients will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Jeff and Beth Smith Scholarship Endowment in the Honors College | No | n/a | Honors College | An endowed scholarship established by Jeffrey M. ('90) and Elizabeth S. Smith. This endowment will provide financial resources annually for a student who is a Virginia resident enrolled in the Honors College. At the end of the sophomore year, the student must have a GPA of 3.00 or higher. Scholarships are renewable for up to three years as long as the student is enrolled in the Honors College and maintains a 3.00 GPA. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Dean of the Honors College following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Steven Snyder Memorial Award | No | n/a | School of Theatre and Dance | An endowed scholarship established by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Snyder in memory of their son for awards to a student or students who have demonstrated creative work in theatre. The Donors agree that two types of awards may be given each year, the first with a preference for students who have worked on productions generated by students and the second with a preference for particularly creative students of theatre. Recipients shall be determined by a committee of theatre faculty, chaired by the Director of the School of Theatre and Dance, with nominations coming from the faculty or the student drama group. |
| Charles W. Smith, Jr. and Mary B. Smith Scholarship Endowment in the Honors College-College of Education | No | n/a | Honors College | An endowed Scholarship established by Sarah M. Smith ('80) and Charles W. Smith III ('81) to honor the parents of Charles W. Smith III ('81). Through this scholarship, the Donors intend to benefit entering freshmen accepted into the Honors College with demonstrated financial need as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The preference is to award to a student admitted through the Early Action process who is pursuing a degree in the College of Education (COE). The scholarship will be renewable as long as the student remains in good standing within the Honors College, continues enrollment within the COE, and continues to meet the financial need requirement. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Dean of the Honors College in consultation with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of students to receive these scholarships will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships." |
| Charles W. Smith, Jr. and Mary B. Smith Scholarship Endowment in the Honors College-College of Science and Mathematics | No | n/a | Honors College | An endowed Scholarship established by Sarah M. Smith ('80) and Charles W. Smith III ('81) to honor the parents of Charles W. Smith III ('81). Through this scholarship, the Donors intend to benefit entering freshmen accepted into the Honors College with demonstrated financial need as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The preference is to award to a student admitted through the Early Action process who is pursuing a degree in the College of Science and Mathematics (CSM). The scholarship will be renewable as long as the student remains in good standing within the Honors College, continues enrollment within the CSM, and continues to meet the financial need requirement. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Dean of the Honors College in consultation with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of students to receive these scholarships will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Imre-Crusse Scholarship Endowment for Excellence in the School of Media Arts and Design | No | n/a | School of Media Arts and Design | An endowed scholarship established by David M. Imre ('79) and Thomas A. Crusse. This scholarship is non-renewable. To be named an Imre-Crusse Scholar. recipients must be enrolled in the School of Media Arts and Design with preference given to students concentrating in creative advertising or interactive design. Excellence will be determined by faculty committee based on the student's body of work, with preference given to students with a GPA of 3.00 or higher. Preference will also be given to students who demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Scholarships will be administered at the discretion of the Director of the School of Media Arts and Design following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. The scholarship is non-renewable. |
| Kay Norton (‘70) Memorial Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Department of Kinesiology | An endowed scholarship established by Sherry Gryder and Robyn Motley, honoring the memory of Kay Norton by supporting others entering the field of Health and Physical Education. This scholarship will provide financial resources annually to two students who are in their junior or senior year of study, have declared a concentration in Physical and Health Education Teacher Education, and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for one year as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Department Head of Kinesiology following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. If in the future there is no longer a teacher licensure program for physical and health education, the scholarship will move to the teacher licensure program in the College of Education with all other criteria remaining. |
| Sowell Family Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Helen Davis ('54) Sowell to support a scholarship for recipients who must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. |
| Harry W. Sprouse ('69) Scholarship Endowment in the College of Education | No | n/a | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by Patricia McCann. To be named a Sprouse Scholar, recipients must be enrolled in the middle school or the secondary education teacher licensure program in the College of Education, in good academic standing, and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Education and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| John F. Speer III ('83) Computer Information Systems Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Computer Information Systems & Business Analytics | An endowed scholarship established by John F. Speer III ('83) and ellucian that will provide financial resources to an undergraduate, full-time student majoring in Computer Information Systems. The scholarship is based on merit and renewable for one year. The selection of “The John F. Speer III ('83) Scholar†should be awarded at the discretion of the Department of Computer Information Systems and Business Analytics Department Head and the Dean of the College of Business. |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders Scholarship | No | n/a | Communication Sciences and Disorders | An endowed scholarship to benefit recipients enrolled in their first graduate year in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology, and a graduate of JMU's undergraduate CSD program. No financial needs test is required. The selection committee shall be composed of three full-time faculty/staff, one of whom shall chair the committee. At least one member shall be a JMU graduate. The committee shall consider, but not be limited to, these criteria: GPA, vita, references from graduate school application packet, input from faculty. |
| Spillman Family Scholarship Endowment at James Madison University | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by William A. Spillman, III and David R, Spillman, on behalf of their father William A. Spillman, Jr to support scholarships for students at James Madison University who are from Culpeper County in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Each year, these scholarships shall be awarded, whether for full or partial scholarships. Students appointed as Spillman Scholars may include incoming freshman, transfer students, and students already attending James Madison University. Once a student is appointed a Spillman Scholar, the scholarship may be renewed, for up to four academic years beyond the first year of study, provided that the student remains in good standing with the University. |
| Ruth B. Spitzer Music Scholarship | No | n/a | School of Music | An endowed scholarship established in memory of Ruth B. Spitzer, a JMU alumna, to award scholarships to keyboard majors on the basis of accomplishment and potential as well as financial need. If no keyboard majors are available, students majoring in voice may then be considered. If no keyboard or voice majors qualify, a clarinet student may then be considered. Recipients shall be chosen by the music department head, and a keyboard or voice instructor from the music department. |
| Perry and Mabel Spitzer Endowed Scholarship | No | n/a | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by Mrs. Mary Spitzer Etter in honor of her parents, Perry Franklin Spitzer and Emma Mabel Baldwin Spitzer. The scholarship is to provide annual support for a student majoring in a program or completing a teacher licensure program within the School of Education. The recipient must have and maintain a 3.0 GPA in their major field of study. Financial need is not a requirement. The recipient may receive the award annually for up to four years as long as the 3.0 GPA is maintained. The selection process shall consist of a recipient being selected by the Dean of the College of Education and appropriate faculty representatives from the College as determined by the Dean. This representative group shall have the discretion to select the recipient from an appropriate area within the School of Education where the need or impact of the scholarship will be the greatest. |
| Spitzer (Alpha) Family Scholarship for Mathematics & Science Education | No | n/a | Assistant Dean, College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by Alpha Spitzer honoring the Spitzer Family. The scholarship is intended to benefit a JMU student who meets the following criteria: This recipient should be a student from Rockingham or Fairfax County VA, who is a Mathematics or Science major in the secondary education program. The preference is for the same student to have this scholarship throughout his/her JMU enrollment. If at any time the student recipient fails to meet the requirements or when the student graduates, a new student will be selected based on the established criteria. The scholarship recipient will be selected by the College of Education Scholarship Committee. |
| Spitzer (Margaret) Family Scholarship Fund for Health Professions | No | n/a | Health Professions | An endowed scholarship established by Margaret Spitzer in honor of the Spitzer Family. This scholarship is intended to benefit a JMU student who meets the following criteria: This recipient should be a student from Rockingham or Fairfax County VA, who enters the Department of Health Sciences, with preferences for students in the academic programs of Dietetics or Nutrition. The intent is for the same student to have this scholarship throughout his/her JMU enrollment. If at any time the student recipient fails to meet the requirements or when the student graduates, a new student will be selected based on the established criteria. The scholarship recipient will be selected by the University Scholarship Committee upon recommendation of the Department of Health Sciences. |
| Murray Spindel Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by the following members of the Spindel Family: Jonathan H. Spindel, Edward L. Spindel, Michael R. Spindel, David A. Spindel, Herbert Spindel and Bernard B. Spindel. The Spindel Family created this scholarship in celebration of Murray Spindel's 80th birthday and in recognition of his life-long career as an educator. The family (and friends) of Murray Spindel wish to honor Murray Spindel by helping to make education more affordable for those who would choose teaching as a profession. Through this scholarship, funds will be provided annually to an outstanding undergraduate student who has declared a major in the College of Education and is engaged in the study of Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Mathematics education. The selection of a student as a Murray Spindel Scholar will be made at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Education, or designee, following the University's guidelines for awarding scholarships. |
| Stouffer Family Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established with a gift from Kathleen C. and Spencer R. ('88) Stouffer. Dukes Pay It Forward is a call to action for alumni to make gifts that will ensure future generations of students have access to the Madison Experience that was so meaningful to them; and, ultimately, to inspire recipients of Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship awards to give back when they themselves have the means to do so. To be named a Stouffer Dukes Pay It Forward Scholar, recipients must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. |
| Lew Ann Stidley Endowment for the J. Stidley and Sam Echard Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established with a gift from the Estate of Lew Ann Stidley, an alumna of the Madison College Class of 1950 to support a scholarship to be awarded to one or more deserving students with financial need who matriculated to James Madison University from a Harrisonburg or Rockingham County, VA high school, public or private. |
| Megan Stidham Memorial Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Honors College | An endowed scholarship established with a gift from the Beta Rho Chapter of the Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Society, the Megan Stidham Memorial Scholarship Endowment was created in honor of Megan Elizabeth Stidham, a brother in the Beta Rho Chapter of the Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity at James Madison University. Phi Sigma Pi is a co-educational national honors fraternity for students of all majors. Through this scholarship endowment, funds will be provided annually to support two scholarships The appointment of students as Meghan Stidham Scholars shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships and the criteria noted below. A scholarship selection committee, appointed annually in a manner determined at the discretion of the advisor to the Beta Rho Chapter of the Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Society, shall make its selections based on the following criteria: - The first scholarship will be awarded to a brother in the Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity who is enrolled at James Madison University at the time of the student's consideration for this scholarship. - The second scholarship will be awarded to a student in the sophomore or junior year of study who embodies the Phi Sigma Pi tripod exemplifying scholarship, leadership and fellowship – and, further, the student must: Have a grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale);Demonstrate active participation in at least fifteen hours of community service during each semester the student has been enrolled at James Madison University; show leadership capabilities by the student's role(s) in extracurricular activities. |
| Spencer R. Stouffer ('88) Endowed Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship establishedby Spencer R. Stouffer ('88) to support a scholarship to a student who must: (a) be a U.S. military veteran or active member of the U.S. military; or, (b) be a child of a U.S. military veteran or child of an active member of the U.S. military (c) be enrolled as a full-time student (d) demonstrate financial need as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships At any time, should there not be a student who is a veteran, active military member, or child of a military veteran or active military member, the donor requests that demonstrated financial need be the primary criteria for eligibility. |
| Stratford Players Scholarship | No | n/a | School of Theatre and Dance | An endowed scholarship established through an initial contribution by Dr. Mary Latimer Cordner to award scholarships to students demonstrating a high standard of academic and theatre production work. Recipients shall be Stratford Players members or incoming students who have demonstrated high academic and theatre production work. Recipients shall be chosen by a committee named by the faculty director of the academic theatre unit. |
| Struthers Family Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by the Struthers Family Foundation to support a scholarship for active members or pledges in good standing with the Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity. To be named an Alpha Phi Omega Scholar, recipients must: - Be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled at James Madison University - Have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher - Demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships In the event that no students from Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity meet the criteria for this award, secondary preference will be given to students in an established Community Service Learning Program, actively engaged in service throughout the year, or another university recognized student service organization. If there are no students that meet the first or secondary preference, the award shall be given to undergraduate students majoring in Psychology who meet the previously stated criteria. Once a student is named an Alpha Phi Omega Scholar, this scholarship may be renewed for up to three consecutive years provided that the recipient fulfills the criteria outlined above. The award shall benefit no less than two students and no more than four students in one school year. |
| Jeffrey A. Strzelczyk ‚'88 Scholarship Endowment for the College of Business | No | n/a | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established by Jeffrey A. Strzelczyk '88 for the College of Business. This scholarship will provide funds annually for an outstanding undergraduate student scholar who is a Maryland resident and demonstrates the need for financial assistance as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. A Strzelczyk scholar shall be named as an incoming freshman and may continue to receive this scholarship for up to three additional years beyond freshman year so long as the student remains a Maryland resident and a full-time student in good standing; if a student holding this scholarship is no longer eligible to continue holding this scholarship, for any reason, then a new incoming freshman student shall be named the next Strzelczyk scholar. Beyond the additional criteria noted here, the appointment of a student as a Strzelczyk scholar shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Strode Endowed Scholarship- College Science & Math | No | n/a | College of Science and Mathematics | An endowed scholarship to be established with a testamentary gift from J. T. Strode III ('92). This scholarship will assist outstanding students who are enrolled full time and in pursuit of a major in Chemistry or Biology. Preference will be given to a Chemistry Major with a GPA of 3.0 or greater. The selection of the Strode Scholars shall be made by the Dean's Office in the College of Science and Mathematics and follow the university's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships that are in effect at the time this gift is received. Once a student is named a Strode Scholar, this scholarship may be renewed for up to two consecutive years if the recipient remains in good standing and maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. |
| Strong Family Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Melissa F. ('90) and Clinton Wesley ('87) Strong. This purpose of this gift is to establish the Strong Family Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment. Dukes Pay It Forward is a call to action for alumni to make gifts that will ensure future generations of students have access to the Madison Experience that was so meaningful to them; and, ultimately, to inspire recipients of Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship awards to give back when they themselves have the means to do so. To be named a Strong Dukes Pay It Forward Scholar, recipients must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Taliaferro Family Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established Richard '75 and Linda Early '75 Taliaferro to support a scholarship to benefit incoming freshmen or undergraduates in good standing with demonstrated financial need as determined by the university's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Scholarships can be renewed. |
| Mary Jo Sweeney (‘53, ‘61) Scholarship Endowment in the School of Music for Music Education | No | n/a | School of Music | An endowed scholarship established by Mary Jo Sweeney (‘53, ‘61). This scholarship will provide financial resources to a student majoring in music education and who demonstrates financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for two years in the undergraduate program as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. If the recipient enters directly into the Masters of Music Education and continues to meet all criteria, the scholarship may be awarded an additional two years. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Director of the School of Music in consultation with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. As dictated in the agreement, scholarships for academic years 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25 may only be awarded to undergraduates and are renewable as undergraduates for two years. For academic years 2025-26 and beyond, renewals may be applicable to recipients who enter directly into the Masters of Music Education and continue to meet all criteria. |
| Tidewater Area Alumni Chapter Endowed Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established with an initial gift from the Tidewater Area Alumni Chapter to support a scholarship to provide funds annually to an outstanding undergraduate student scholar who is from the region in Virginia served by the Tidewater Area Alumni Chapter. The appointed student scholar may be an incoming first year student. In the case of undergraduate students already enrolled, the appointed student scholar must be in good academic standing with the University at the time of the scholarship award decision. As long as an appointed student scholar remains in good academic standing with the University, this scholarship may be renewed for up to three additional academic years. The appointment of Tidewater Area Alumni Chapter Scholars will be made upon nomination by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships in conjunction with the approval of the Office of Alumni Relations. If, in any particular year, there are no eligible students from the Tidewater Area Alumni Chapter region, then this Scholarship may be used to assist an eligible undergraduate student from the southern Virginia area. If, in such a case, there are no eligible students from the southern Virginia area, then this scholarship may be used to assist any eligible undergraduate student at the University. |
| Constance Cleek Thompson '25 Scholarship Endowment in Education | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established in loving memory of Constance Cleek Thompson '25 by; Johnnie Lou Thompson Terry '54, Carol Thompson Wingo '49, Mary Peyton Peebles, and other members of Constance Cleek Thompson's family to support a scholarship to provide financial resources to encourage students in their pursuit of higher education. This scholarship shall be awarded to incoming freshmen students, with a first preference given to students from Bath County and Highland County in the Commonwealth of Virginia - and, a second preference given to students from another of Virginia's rural counties. In all cases, the student shall be expected to have demonstrated a need for financial assistance, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. Also, the Donor directs that the scholarship should be awarded to students who demonstrate in the application process a career interests in Education, with a first preference given to students whose career interest is in Elementary Education. The scholarship will be renewable for up to four academic years beyond the first year that the student receives this scholarship, provided that the student maintains a grade point average of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). In the event that there may be no student concentrating in Education who may be eligible for this scholarship in any particular year, then the scholarship shall be awarded by the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships in such a year without regard to the Education-related preference on a one-year-only basis. |
| Thompson Family Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established to benefit incoming students, or returning students in good academic standing, whose families find themselves challenged to meet the educational expenses of James Madison University. Scholarship recipients must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens eligible for federal financial aid. Each award will be for $1,000 or more based on available expendable funds. Awards will be made at the discretion of the of JMU Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. |
| Crystal Theodore Service and Scholarship Award in the School of Art, Design & Art History | No | n/a | School of Art, Design and Art History | An endowed scholarship established with a gift from the Estate of Crystal Theodore, to support students in the School of Art, Design and Art History. The following criteria has been set by the School of Art, Design and Art History for this scholarship award: *Art, Design or Art History majors who are rising seniors are eligible for this scholarship award. *Eligible students must have a GPA of 3.0. *Eligible students must have demonstrated service leadership by participation in activities in the School such as: work in on-campus galleries, the Art Education Student Club, volunteer work in the School of Art, Design and Art History and/or, community service related to historic preservation, museums or galleries. *Theodore scholar(s) will be chosen annually each Spring by the Director of the School of Art, Design and Art History in collaboration with the School's faculty. Scholarship awards are to be used for the students' senior year at James Madison University. |
| Tompkins and Johnson Dukes Pay It Forward Scholars | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Deborah Tompkins Johnson '78 and Reuben D. Johnson, Jr. to support a scholarship for recipients who must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. |
| Reddix Centennial Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Centennial Scholars | An endowed scholarship established by Angela D. Reddix (‘90) and Carl E. Reddix, Jr. (‘88) with an intended grant from the the Reddix Family Foundation with Renaissance Charitable Foundation. The Centennial Scholars Program is a University initiative designed to increase the culture of diversity by offering full scholarships to Virginia residents who demonstrate financial need. Annual allocations from the endowment will provide scholarships in the University's Centennial Scholars Program. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Executive Director of the Centennial Scholars Program in collaboration with the Vice President for Access and Enrollment Management. The appointment of students as a Centennial Scholar shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships and, in particular, the University's guidelines for the Centennial Scholars Program. |
| Hailey McGrain ('22) Scholarship Endowment in Art | No | n/a | School of Art, Design and Art History | An endowed scholarship established by Mary J. Sherman. To qualify as a McGrain Scholar, the recipient must be an undergraduate Art major concentrating in painting and drawing. This scholarship is renewable as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. One scholarship is to be awarded to one student per year. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Director of the School of Art, Design and Art History and shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| O. Ashton Trice Scholarship Endowment for Graduate Psychology | No | n/a | Department of Graduate Psychology | An endowed scholarship established by Dr. Ashton D. Trice in memory of his father, O. Ashton Trice. This endowment will provide funds annually to support student(s) who have completed the first year of their graduate program in School Psychology. The recipient(s) will be the qualifying student(s) with the highest GPA. If the highest GPA is shared by two or more students, the School Psychology program coordinator, in consultation with the faculty, will select the recipient from the eligible candidates. The scholarship decisions will be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the Department Head for Graduate Psychology. |
| University Recreation Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | University Recreation | An endowed scholarship funded from an endeavor established by University Recreation employees. This scholarship will support one or more University Recreation student employees. |
| Kevin Stees Scholarship Endowment for Tuba | No | n/a | School of Music | An endowed scholarship established by Jim and Jamie Self in honor of Kevin Stees for his long career as a tuba player, professor and leader in the tuba/euphonium community. Annual allocations from the endowment will provide one scholarship to a student who is currently enrolled and studying tuba in the School of Music. The scholarship will be awarded at the recommendation of the Tuba Studio professor to the Director of the School of Music, following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. It is the intention of the Donor that a new student receive the scholarship annually, however, the Tuba Studio professor can recommend the renewal of the award. |
| Mary E. Massie Vetrovec ('67) Endowed Scholarship for Dietetics | No | n/a | Health Professions | An endowed scholarship established with a gfit from Mary E. Massey Vetrovec ('67). To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must: 1) Be a rising junior with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher 2) Demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships 3) Be a Virginia resident Once a student is named a Vetrovec Scholar, this scholarship may be renewed for up to two consecutive years provided that the recipient maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Recipients will be selected in a manner determined at the discretion of the Head of the Department of Health Professions. |
| Veris Consulting, LLC Accounting Scholarship Endow. in Memory of Eunice C. Koehne '99 | No | n/a | School of Accounting | An endowed scholarship established by Veris Consulting, LLC in memory of Eunice Koehne '99, wife of Michael C. Koehne '91, a graduate of the College of Business at James Madison University and a highly valued employee at Veris Consulting, LLC. Through this endowed scholarship, funds will be provided annually to an outstanding undergraduate student scholar who is enrolled in the College of Business and majoring in Accounting. The appointment of a student as a Veris Consulting, LLC Scholar shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships; provided, however, that the selection process shall be conducted in a manner that is mindful of the Donor's preference that the recipient of this scholarship shall have a good grade point average and reflect the firm's culture of leadership, well-rounded personality, and involvement in one's community and university. |
| Helen VerStandig Endowed Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by John VerStandig, President of VerStandig Broadcasting in honor of his mother, Helen Verstandig to support a scholarship to be awarded annually to an outstanding undergraduate student who demonstrates great promise for success in his or her academic career and beyond, as well as a need for financial assistance, as determined by the University's Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships. Preference should be given to a full-time student enrolled at James Madison University from the Washington, DC Metropolitan area. |
| Vespers Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | School of Music | An endowed scholarship, The Vespers Scholarship Endowment Fund was established to offer financial assistance to a voice major of outstanding musical and academic achievement. The recipient is to be selected by the music scholarship committee based upon recommendations from the voice faculty. |
| Verlander Foundation and Educational Trust Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by the Verlander Foundation and Educational Trust to support a scholarship for any student (freshman, transfer student, continuing student, or graduate student) who is a resident of Lancaster County, Virginia and in good academic standing with the University. This scholarship can be renewed from year to year as long as recipients continue to meet these criteria. The Donor's preference is that scholarship awards be for no less than $1,000 each for as many students as possible, subject to the availability of sufficient funds to support at least one scholarship at that level. |
| Mervyn W. Wingfield Scholarship | No | n/a | School of Accounting | An endowed scholarship established to support an outstanding accounting major at the end of his or her junior year to be used by the student in the senior year. The recipient of the award is to be selected by the faculty of the School of Accounting with approval from the Financial Aid office. |
| Mary R. Waples Nursing Scholarship | No | n/a | School of Nursing | An endowed scholarship established in honor of Mary R. Waples, former head nurse, to award scholarships to nursing majors. |
| Alton R. Wheelock Memorial Scholarship | No | n/a | School of Accounting | An endowed scholarship established in memory of accounting professor Alton Wheelock to award accounting scholarships. |
| Elsie H. Wigley Memorial Scholarship | No | n/a | Assistant Dean, College of Education | An endowed scholarship established in memory of Elsie H. Wigley, former supervisor for kindergarten student teachers for JMU, to be awarded to early childhood education majors for use during student teaching. |
| Leann Whitlock Psychology Memorial Scholarship Fund | No | n/a | Department of Psychology | An endowed scholarship established by Zeta Phi Beta in memory of Leann Whitlock. This scholarship will provide a source of funding for academic scholarships to attract and retain underrepresented students (e.g., first generation college student, geographic diversity, merit scholarships, etc.) whose talents, skills and abilities enable them to enrich the James Madison University community. The annual scholarship recipient shall be selected from only undergraduate and graduate JMU students who have declared psychology as their major at JMU. |
| Melvin Will Jr. Endowed Scholarship | No | n/a | Communication Sciences and Disorders | An endowed scholarship established by Frank Will in memory of Melvin Will Jr. This scholarship is for graduate student financial assistance under the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department. An award of $1,000 or more must be made on a competitive basis to an outstanding JMU student who is enrolled full time. Outstanding academic achievement will be determined by JMU. |
| Witthoefft Family Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Charles F. and Lane B. Witthoefft in appreciation of the fine education their three sons and other family members received while attending James Madison University to support a scholarship to benefit a JMU student who exhibits financial need. The recipient must file a Free Financial Aid Form by March 1 of the enrolling year. The recipient will receive the scholarship for one academic year and is eligible to reapply for the scholarship in subsequent years. |
| Maurice Wolla Scholarship Endowment Fund | No | n/a | School of Integrated Sciences | An endowed scholarship established in the spirit of celebration regarding the tenth anniversary of the College of Integrated Science & Technology in the fall of 2003 by Prof. Ronald G. Kander, Head of the Department of Integrated Science & Technology, and Prof. Robert A. Kolvoord on behalf of the faculty in the Department of Integrated Science & Technology to honor their colleague, Professor Maurice Wolla, for his years of dedicated and outstanding service as a teacher. It is intended that through this Scholarship, funds will be provided annually to outstanding undergraduate student scholars who are majoring in the Integrated Science & Technology program of the University. Beyond the above provision, the appointment of students as Maurice Wolla Scholars shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Joyce M. Wood Scholarship | No | n/a | Assistant Dean, College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by Joyce M. Wood. This scholarship is intended for a student (must be at least a sophomore) seeking a career in the field of teaching. The recipient should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and must have demonstrated financial need. The same recipient may receive the award annually for no more than four years. If at any time the student recipient fails to meet the requirements or when the student graduates, a new student will be selected based on the established criteria. The Director of Scholarships will select the scholarship recipient upon recommendation from the School of Education. |
| Warren and Elva Wood Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Joyce M. Wood and Marian Wood Goodloe to support a scholarship to benefit JMU students from the state of Virginia. The students must have and maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid. The recipients will be selected as an incoming freshman with a high school grade point average of 3.0 and will continue to receive the scholarship as long as they remain active, full time students at JMU and continue to meet the scholarship requirements. If at any time the student fails to meet the requirements or the student graduates, a new entering freshman student will be selected based on the established criteria. |
| WSVA-John D. Eiland Co.-Budweiser Valley Scholarship | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established to support a scholarship for recipients who meet the following criteria: residents of Rockingham, Augusta, Page, Shenandoah, Rockbridge, Highland, or Bath Counties, or in any cities located within the listed counties; initial application by March 15, before student's freshman year; may apply for renewal, but no more than eight semesters; scholarship is $1000 or less, per student, per year; based first on financial need and second on demonstrated citizenship and leadership. |
| Eleanor E. Wright Memorial Scholarship | No | n/a | College of Education | An endowed scholarship is established by William F. Wright, in memory of his sister, Eleanor, class of 1963, because of their family devotion to each other and their gratitude to the University. This scholarship is intended to benefit a full time student in good academic standing, who is pursuing an academic program within the College of Education, and who is a Virginia resident. It is preferred that the same student receives this scholarship during his/her four years of college. If at any time the student recipient fails to meet the requirements or when the student graduates, a new student will be selected based on the established criteria. An additional scholarship may be awarded when expendable-earnings are sufficient to fund other educational costs for one other recipient. The award can be made to no more than two students annually. The scholarship recipient is chosen at the discretion of the Dean, College of Education. |
| Wright Family Scholarship | No | n/a | College of Business | An endowed scholarship established by William F. Wright in memory of his sister, Eleanor Wright, Class of 1963, because of their family devotion to each other, and in gratitude to the University. This scholarship is intended to benefit a full time student in good academic standing, who is pursing an academic program within the College of Business, and who is a Virginia resident. It is preferred that the same student receives this scholarship during his/her four years of college. If at any time the student recipient fails to meet the requirements, or when the student graduates, a new student will be selected based on the established criteria. Additional scholarships may be awarded when expendable income is sufficient to fund other scholarships for additional student recipients. The scholarship recipient is chosen at the discretion of the Dean for the College of Business. |
| Aurelia B. Walford Scholarships in Music | No | n/a | Assistant Vice President, Finance | An endowed scholarship established by the Estate of Aurelia Behm Walford. James Madison University transferred the full amount of this gift plus its accumulated earnings to the JMU Foundation, Inc. for the purpose of establishing an endowed scholarship account. The Aurelia B. Walford Scholarships in Music will be administered as follows: 1. Applications will be initiated by the student, generally in the spring of the academic year. The application may be accompanied by letters of recommendation from professors or any other person regarding the applicant's ability. 2. All applications will be reviewed and ranked by the Walford Scholarship Committee, which shall include representatives of the Department of Music, the Department of Communication Arts, and the Department of Art. 3. The decision of the committee will be made on the basis of the merit of the applicant. Scholarship eligibility shall be limited to those students majoring in applied music or music education, a large portion of which is directly related to classical music. 4. The scholarship will be renewable as long as the student pursues this major. The committee may award the scholarships in varying amounts and numbers depending on the funds available and the number and merit of applicants. The scholarships will be renewable only through application. |
| J. Binford Walford Scholarships in Architecture | No | n/a | Assistant Vice President, Finance | An endowed scholarship established by the Estate of Aurelia Behm Walford. James Madison University transferred the full amount of this gift plus its accumulated earnings to the JMU Foundation, Inc. for the purpose of establishing an endowed scholarship account. The J. Binford Walford Scholarships in Architecture account will be administered as follows: 1. Application will be initiated by the student, generally in the spring of the academic year. The application may be accompanied by letters of recommendation from professors or any other person regarding the applicant's ability and/or serious intent to pursue architecture. 2. All applications will be reviewed and ranked by the Walford Scholarship Committee, which shall include representatives of the Department of Music, the Department of Communication Arts, and the Department of Art, or comparable academic departments. The committee shall meet with the applicants in person and shall consider the applicant's statement as to his goals and interest in pursuing a career in architecture, his proposed program of study, his prior academic performance and prior experience, if any, and any papers or portfolio of projects that would support the project. 3. The decision of the committee will be made on the basis of the merit of the applicant. Scholarship eligibility shall be limited to art majors who plan to take courses directly related to architecture and who express an interest in pursuing architecture as a career. 4. Recipients of the scholarship shall be assigned an advisor in the Department of Art who will assist them in selecting courses which will facilitate their entry in a school of architecture upon graduation. The advisor will meet with the students periodically and will communicate with the schools of architecture within the State to help plan the course of study that would be most directly related to architecture. 5. The scholarship will be renewable as long as the student pursues this course. The committee may award the scholarships in varying amounts and numbers depending on the funds available and the number and merit of applicants. The scholarships will be renewable only through application. The individual student's continued study of architecture and progress will be reviewed by the student's program advisor, in consultation with the student's professors, and this review would be forwarded to the committee. |
| William F. Wright ('60, '66) Academic Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by William F. Wright ('60, '66) to support a scholarship to assist students in their academic endeavors. To be eligible, a student must be a Virginia resident; enrolled full time as an entering freshman or upperclassman; in good standing with the university; and maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher. Once a student is named a Wright Scholar, this scholarship may be renewed as long as the recipient meets the above mentioned conditions. The initial goal of this gift was to provide sufficient resources to pay full in-state tuition and fees for one academic year at James Madison University, or as high a proportion of that expense as the size of his gift permits. If expendable earnings are sufficient after awarding one full scholarship, additional funds shall be offered as scholarships to additional students based on the above mentioned criteria. |
| Witherspoon Family Scholarship Endowment in Support of Summer Research and Scholarly Activity in Honors | No | n/a | Honors College | An endowed scholarship established by Margaret E. and F. Douglas Witherspoon. To be named a Witherspoon Family Scholar, recipients must be in good academic standing and fall within Track I or Track II of the Honors College and be engaged in any field of study. Students will only be eligible at the conclusion of their first or second year of study at James Madison University. They must demonstrate a strong interest and desire to study within the field of research or scholarly activity proposed by a faculty member. Awards will rotate annually among student recipients in different colleges within the university. A three-year period is required before awards can be made again to students engaged in research or scholarly activity in a particular college. The appointment of Witherspoon Family scholars will be made in a manner determined by the Dean of the Honor's College in consultation with the Vice Provost for University Programs. |
| Robert C. and Karen Ahrens '80 Wheatley Scholarship Endowment for Travel Abroad | No | n/a | Honors College | An endowed scholarship established by Robert C. and Karen Ahrens '80 Wheatley. This scholarship will provide financial resources annually to support the participation of first and second year Honors College students in JMU's innovative and nationally recognized Honors study abroad programs. To be named a Wheatley Scholar, recipients must demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The selection of Wheatley Scholars shall be made each year in a manner determined by the Dean of the Honors College in conjunction with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Minimum award per student should be $1,000. |
| Richard F. and Denise A. Whitman Scholarship Endowment-CAL | No | n/a | College of Arts and Letters | An endowed scholarship established with a gift by Denise A. Whitman to honor the memory of Dr. Richard F. Whitman who was the Dean of the College of Arts and Letters at the time of his retirement. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a student in the College of Arts and Letters for a period of four years and the following four years will be awarded annually to a student in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. This four-year rotation between the two colleges will continue. Whitman Scholars must remain in academic good standing and have a major in the college for which they are awarded the scholarship throughout the four years. If the Whitman Scholar does not meet this criteria throughout the four years, the Dean of that specific college may award the scholarship to another recipient meeting the criteria for the remainder of the four years. |
| Richard F. and Denise A. Whitman Scholarship Endowment-CVPA | No | n/a | College of Visual and Performing Arts | An endowed scholarship established with a gift by Denise A. Whitman to honor the memory of Dr. Richard F. Whitman who was the Dean of the College of Arts and Letters at the time of his retirement. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a student in the College of Arts and Letters for a period of four years and the following four years will be awarded annually to a student in the College of Visual and Performing Arts. This four-year rotation between the two colleges will continue. Whitman Scholars must remain in academic good standing and have a major in the college for which they are awarded the scholarship throughout the four years. If the Whitman Scholar does not meet this criteria throughout the four years, the Dean of that specific college may award the scholarship to another recipient meeting the criteria for the remainder of the four years. |
| Robert E. and Marie Caton ('57) White Scholarship Endowment in Educational Leadership | No | n/a | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by Marie Caton ('57) White with a gift from her estate. Mrs. White recognizes the value of education at every level and the need to make higher education an affordable option for motivated students. After moving from Virginia, Mrs. White and her late husband, Bob, settled in Southern California where she held several positions in the El Rancho Unified School District including teacher, guidance counselor, vice principal and principal. In his lifetime, her husband also appreciated education and supported her pursuit of a graduate degree to help further her career. Robert E. White was a graduate and enthusiastic alumnus of the University of Southern California. Through this scholarship endowment, Mrs. White intends to provide the financial resources annually to support educators hoping to pursue leadership positions in school and/or district offices. To be named a Robert and Marie White Scholar, recipients must be a graduate student residing in Virginia, enrolled in the College of Education's Educational Leadership Master's & Certificate Program with demonstrated financial need. The scholarship is renewable up to one year. The selection of Robert and Marie White Scholars shall be made each year in a manner determined by the Dean and Associate Dean of the College of Education, in coordination with the Program Director for Educational Leadership. The selection of recipients will follow the university's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships that are in effect at the time this gift is received. If the Educational Leadership Master's and Certificate Program ceases to exist or there are no qualified candidates in a given year, then the scholarship may go to a graduate student in the College of Education's Masters of Arts program. |
| Mark J. ('79, '81, '85) and Jennie H. ('79, '82) Warner Dukes Pay It Forward Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Mark J. ('79, '81, '85) and Jennie H. ('79, '82) Warner. Dukes Pay It Forward is a call to action to inspire other alumni scholarship recipients to follow in the near term, and ultimately inspire recipients of Dukes Pay It Forward scholarship awards to give in the future. To be named a Mark J. ('79, '81, '85) and Jennie H. ('79, '82) Warner Dukes Pay It Forward Scholar, recipients must be in good academic standing and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. |
| Mary Sue Whitt (‘60) Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by Ms. Mary Sue Whitt. The scholarship will be awarded to one student whose primary residence is in Southwest Virginia and who demonstrates financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, with first preference to a student pursuing teacher licensure. Southwest Virginia is defined as the following counties: Lee, Wise, Dickerson, Buchanan, Scott, Russell, Tazewell, Washington, Smyth, Bland, Giles, Grayson and Wythe and the cities/towns of Galax, Hillsville, Marion, Bluefield, Richlands, Abingdon, Bristol, Norton, Wise, Covington, Clifton Forge, Wytheville, Martinsville, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell, Chilhowie, Appalachia, Pennington Gap, Big Stone Gap, Honaker, and Grundy. If no student meets the teacher licensure criteria, the scholarship will be awarded to a student who meets the geographic and financial need criteria. If the scholarship is given outside of the College of Education, the caveat stands that the scholarship will be awarded to a College of Education student the following year if available. The scholarship is renewable for students pursing teacher licensure. Scholarships will be awarded in a manner determined by the Dean of the College of Education, or designee, following the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Colonel Sandra S. Whitt ('62), US Army, Retired Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Col. Sandra S. Whitt ('62) with a gift from her estate. This scholarship endowment will provide financial resources annually to support scholarships for students whose primary residence is in Southwest Virginia and who demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Southwest Virginia is defined as the following counties: Lee, Wise, Dickenson, Buchanan, Scott, Russell, Tazewell, Washington, Smyth, Bland, Giles, Grayson and Wythe and the cities/towns of Galax, Hillsville, Marion, Bluefield, Richlands, Abingdon, Bristol, Norton, Wise, Covington, Clifton Forge, Wytheville, Martinsville, Cedar Bluff, Tazewell, Chilhowie, Appalachia, Pennington Gap, Big Stone Gap, Honaker, and Grundy. As long as the student remains in good academic standing, the scholarship may be renewed for no more than four years. If there is not a student from Southwest Virginia in a given year who demonstrates financial need, the award may be given to another student who is a Virginia resident with financial need, with the caveat that a student from the above defined region will be given first preference the following year. Scholarships will be awarded in a manner determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| George West Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | School of Music | An endowed scholarship established with an endeavor created by the faculty in the School of Music to honor the memory of their colleague Dr. George West, faculty emeritus, for his years of dedicated and outstanding service. This endowment will provide funds annually for an outstanding undergraduate music student with preference given to a student concentrating in jazz studies. The appointment of a student as a West Scholar will be determined by the Academic Unit Head in the School of Music and approved by the Dean and Associate Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts. |
| Dr. Jeannette Ralph ('56, '61) Williams Special Education Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established by Jeannette Ralph ('56, '61) Williams. This scholarship endowment will provide funds annually to support students. To be named a Ralph-Williams Scholar, recipients must: - Be in their senior year with a major of Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies (IDLS) or Psychology and a declared minor in Special Education for teacher licensure OR - Be in their 5th year, if enrolled in the Masters of Art in Teaching (M.A.T.) program whose concentration is K-12 Special Education: General Curriculum First preference will be given to students who are the child of a military parent who demonstrate financial need, as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Second preference will be given to students with financial need, as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The selection of Ralph-Williams Scholars shall be made each year in a manner determined by the Dean of the College of Education in collaboration with the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. |
| Colonel Frances Weir ('49) Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Frances Weir ('49). To be named a Weir Scholar, recipients must be in good academic standing with a GPA of 3.00 or higher and demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Wendelken-De Luca Endowed Scholarship in Journalism | No | n/a | School of Media Arts and Design | An endowment established by an endeavor funded with gifts from faculty, alumni and friends. On behalf of the friends, alumni and faculty of James Madison University, this endowed scholarship was created in honor of Dr. David Wendelken, who has served the university and its Journalism students for 40 years, and in honor of Albert “Flip†De Luca, who passed away in 2008 after 29 years at the university. Both individuals played a significant role in many students' lives and started them on their careers. This endowment will support a scholarship for one or more undergraduate students and is limited to rising juniors and seniors in the Journalism program, with a preference to students serving on the university sponsored student newspaper (the Breeze) or student magazine (Curio) staff. Scholars should have a minimum GPA of 3.25. There is no financial documentation required. The appointment of a student as a Wendelken-De Luca Scholar will be determined by the Director of the School of Media Arts and Design. |
| Judith Elwin Wright ('64) Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | College of Education | An endowed scholarship established with a gift from the estate of Judith Elwin Wright. Ms. Wright died on May 15, 2017. She was a member of the Madison College Class of 1964. In her will, Ms. Wright designated that her gift be used for scholarships for students entering the teaching field. Appointment of students as Judith Elwin Wright Scholars shall be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Education and shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| Women for Sport, Recreation and Equality Scholarship Endowment | No | n/a | Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management | An endowed scholarship established with an endeavor funded with gifts received from the Women in Sport and Recreation Management student organization, Hart School Advisory Council members, faculty & staff, alumni, parents, and friends of the Hart School. This endowment will provide funds annually to support a scholarship for an underrepresented undergraduate or graduate student studying Sport and Recreation Management in the Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management whose talents, skills and abilities enable them to enrich the James Madison University community. The student must be in good academic standing. The scholarship may be renewed for one or more years as long as the student continues to meet the criteria. Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the Director of the Hart School and will follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships. |
| James Madison Scholars - William E. Bridgeforth, Jr. Family | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by William E. Bridgeforth, Jr. in honor of his family to support a scholarship for recipients who have demonstrated academic potential as evidenced by grades and college entrance exam scores; who also have a genuine enthusiasm for life and learning and a demonstrated willingness to engage in creative, challenging activities outside the classroom. This scholarship is for attracting and retaining scholars in higher education. This scholarship may be awarded one time only or may follow the recipient thru their undergraduate years not to exceed a total of four years (five years for majors requiring a fifth year) provided the student is in good merit standing with the university. |
| James Madison Scholars - Ronald and Edith Carrier | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established to honor Dr. Carrier's twentieth year at JMU to support a scholarship for recipients who have demonstrated academic potential as evidenced by grades and college entrance exam scores; who also have a genuine enthusiasm for life and learning and a demonstrated willingness to engage in creative, challenging activities outside the classroom. This scholarship is for attracting and retaining scholars in higher education. This scholarship may be awarded one time only or may follow the recipient thru their undergraduate years not to exceed a total of four years (five years for majors requiring a fifth year) provided the student is in good merit standing with the university. |
| James Madison Scholars - Donald and Frances Litten | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Donald and Frances Litten to honor Dr. Carrier's twentieth year at JMU, to support a scholarship for recipients who have demonstrated academic potential as evidenced by grades and college entrance exam scores; who also have a genuine enthusiasm for life and learning and a demonstrated willingness to engage in creative, challenging activities outside the classroom. This scholarship is for attracting and retaining scholars in higher education. This scholarship may be awarded one time only or may follow the recipient thru their undergraduate years not to exceed a total of four years (five years for majors requiring a fifth year) provided the student is in good merit standing with the university. |
| James Madison Scholars - George and Helen Harris | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by George and Helen Harris to honor Dr. Carrier's twentieth year at JMU, to support a scholarship for recipients who have demonstrated academic potential as evidenced by grades and college entrance exam scores; who also have a genuine enthusiasm for life and learning and a demonstrated willingness to engage in creative, challenging activities outside the classroom. This scholarship is for attracting and retaining scholars in higher education. This scholarship may be awarded one time only or may follow the recipient thru their undergraduate years not to exceed a total of four years (five years for majors requiring a fifth year) provided the student is in good merit standing with the university. |
| James Madison Scholars - Wallace L. Chandler | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Wallace L. Chandler to honor Dr. Carrier's twentieth year at JMU, to support a scholarship for recipients who have demonstrated academic potential as evidenced by grades and college entrance exam scores; who also have a genuine enthusiasm for life and learning and a demonstrated willingness to engage in creative, challenging activities outside the classroom. This scholarship is for attracting and retaining scholars in higher education. This scholarship may be awarded one time only or may follow the recipient thru their undergraduate years not to exceed a total of four years (five years for majors requiring a fifth year) provided the student is in good merit standing with the university. |
| James Madison Scholars - Lewis and Ethel Strite | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Lewis and Ethel Strite to honor Dr. Carrier's twentieth year at JMU, to support a scholarship for recipients who have demonstrated academic potential as evidenced by grades and college entrance exam scores; who also have a genuine enthusiasm for life and learning and a demonstrated willingness to engage in creative, challenging activities outside the classroom. This scholarship is for attracting and retaining scholars in higher education. This scholarship may be awarded one time only or may follow the recipient thru their undergraduate years not to exceed a total of four years (five years for majors requiring a fifth year) provided the student is in good merit standing with the university. |
| James Madison Scholars - Warren Hobbie Estate | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by the Warren Hobbie Estate to honor Dr. Carrier's twentieth year at JMU, to support a scholarship for recipients who have demonstrated academic potential as evidenced by grades and college entrance exam scores; who also have a genuine enthusiasm for life and learning and a demonstrated willingness to engage in creative, challenging activities outside the classroom. This scholarship is for attracting and retaining scholars in higher education. This scholarship may be awarded one time only or may follow the recipient thru their undergraduate years not to exceed a total of four years (five years for majors requiring a fifth year) provided the student is in good merit standing with the university. |
| James Madison Scholars - Ralph and Inez Roop | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Ralph and Inez Roop to honor Dr. Carrier's twentieth year at JMU, to support a scholarship for recipients who have demonstrated academic potential as evidenced by grades and college entrance exam scores; who also have a genuine enthusiasm for life and learning and a demonstrated willingness to engage in creative, challenging activities outside the classroom. This scholarship is for attracting and retaining scholars in higher education. This scholarship may be awarded one time only or may follow the recipient thru their undergraduate years not to exceed a total of four years (five years for majors requiring a fifth year) provided the student is in good merit standing with the university. |
| James Madison Scholars - William and Diane Harris | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by William and Diane Harris to honor Dr. Carrier's twentieth year at JMU, to support a scholarship for recipients who have demonstrated academic potential as evidenced by grades and college entrance exam scores; who also have a genuine enthusiasm for life and learning and a demonstrated willingness to engage in creative, challenging activities outside the classroom. This scholarship is for attracting and retaining scholars in higher education. This scholarship may be awarded one time only or may follow the recipient thru their undergraduate years not to exceed a total of four years (five years for majors requiring a fifth year) provided the student is in good merit standing with the university. |
| James Madison Scholars - Paul and Ruth Chiapparone | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Paul and Ruth Chiapparone to honor Dr. Carrier's twentieth year at JMU, to support a scholarship for recipients who have demonstrated academic potential as evidenced by grades and college entrance exam scores; who also have a genuine enthusiasm for life and learning and a demonstrated willingness to engage in creative, challenging activities outside the classroom. This scholarship is for attracting and retaining scholars in higher education. This scholarship may be awarded one time only or may follow the recipient thru their undergraduate years not to exceed a total of four years (five years for majors requiring a fifth year) provided the student is in good merit standing with the university. |
| James Madison Scholars - Senator Harry F. Byrd, Jr. | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by Senator Harry F. Byrd, Jr., to honor Dr. Carrier's twentieth year at JMU to support a scholarship for recipients who have demonstrated academic potential as evidenced by grades and college entrance exam scores; who also have a genuine enthusiasm for life and learning and a demonstrated willingness to engage in creative, challenging activities outside the classroom. This scholarship is for attracting and retaining scholars in higher education. This scholarship may be awarded one time only or may follow the recipient thru their undergraduate years not to exceed a total of four years (five years for majors requiring a fifth year) provided the student is in good merit standing with the university. |
| James Madison Scholars - John D. & Thelma Eiland | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by John D. and Thelma Eiland, to honor Dr. Carrier's twentieth year at JMU, to support a scholarship for recipients who have demonstrated academic potential as evidenced by grades and college entrance exam scores; who also have a genuine enthusiasm for life and learning and a demonstrated willingness to engage in creative, challenging activities outside the classroom. This scholarship is for attracting and retaining scholars in higher education. This scholarship may be awarded one time only or may follow the recipient thru their undergraduate years not to exceed a total of four years (five years for majors requiring a fifth year) provided the student is in good merit standing with the university. |
| James Madison Scholars - Dorothy Thomasson Estes | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established Martha E. Grover, VP of Great Costal Express, Inc. in honor of her mother, Dorothy T. Estes with funding from the Estes Foundation. The James Madison Scholars endowments are in honor of Dr. Carrier's twentieth year at JMU to support a scholarship for recipients who have demonstrated academic potential as evidenced by grades and college entrance exam scores; who also have a genuine enthusiasm for life and learning and a demonstrated willingness to engage in creative, challenging activities outside the classroom. This scholarship is for attracting and retaining scholars in higher education. This scholarship may be awarded one time only or may follow the recipient thru their undergraduate years not to exceed a total of four years (five years for majors requiring a fifth year) provided the student is in good merit standing with the university. |
| James Madison Scholars - John Malbon | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established by John Malbon to honor Dr. Carrier's twentieth year at JMU, to support a scholarship for recipients who have demonstrated academic potential as evidenced by grades and college entrance exam scores; who also have a genuine enthusiasm for life and learning and a demonstrated willingness to engage in creative, challenging activities outside the classroom. This scholarship is for attracting and retaining scholars in higher education. This scholarship may be awarded one time only or may follow the recipient thru their undergraduate years not to exceed a total of four years (five years for majors requiring a fifth year) provided the student is in good merit standing with the university. |
| James Madison Scholars - Nielsen Family | No | n/a | Financial Aid and Scholarships | An endowed scholarship established through the support of Steve and Sammi Nielsen. Recipients of the JM Scholars Scholarship must have demonstrated academic potential as evidenced by grades and college entrance exam scores; who also have a genuine enthusiasm for life and learning and a demonstrated willingness to engage in creative, challenging activities outside the classroom. This scholarship is for attracting and retaining scholars in higher education. This scholarship may be awarded one time only or may follow the recipient thru their undergraduate years not to exceed a total of four years (five years for majors requiring a fifth year) provided the student is in good merit standing with the university. |
| Alcantara Memorial Endowment in Nursing | No | n/a | School of Nursing | A term endowed scholarship established by Thomas and Maria-Lorna Knoblauch to memorialize their daughter Victoria F. Alcantara. This fund will provide for one scholarship in Nursing at the equivalent to one-half of in-state tuition. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must (a) have been accepted into the undergraduate Nursing program at James Madison University, and (b) have a grade point average of 3.25 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) after at least four semesters of study at the time the student is considered for this scholarship. The selection for this scholarship award shall be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the Director of the School of Nursing (or its successor academic unit). |
| Madison Bound Scholarship | No | n/a | Admissions, Financial Aid and Scholarships | Four-year renewable scholarship for first year out-of-state undergraduate students. Awarded by the Admissions Office. |
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