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The Office of Academic Services coordinates the administration of six of the College’s academic scholarships and awards, most of them based on the student’s GPA, class rank, and sometimes geographic location. These scholarships/awards include:
The Henry W. and Edna Austin Award
State Senator Henry W. and (Mrs.) Edna Austin of Oak Park, Illinois, provided funds for these awards honoring fine academic performances by Berea College students. To receive an Austin scholarship or to be selected as an Austin Scholar is a significant recognition of academic and personal excellence. Austin Scholarships recipients are chosen from the sophomore class and are eligible to become Austin Scholars. Austin Scholars are members of the junior and senior classes. A student may be selected only once as an Austin Scholar.
Lyle and Dorothy Ferer Cary Award for Excellence in Writing Award
The Lyle and Dorothy Ferer Cary Award is to be presented to Berea College juniors and/or seniors who have achieved excellence in writing. The form of writing may be scholarly or creative, and may be in response to a class assignment or independently conceived.
Class of 1942 Scholarship
This fund was established by members of the Class of 1942. The scholarships are awarded annually to students at Berea College with superior academic achievement who have demonstrated Christian character, financial need, and the capacity to persevere. A scholarship is given annually to one student from each of the freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior classes.
The Jerome W. Hughes Humanities Enrichment Award
The Jerome W. Hughes Humanities Enrichment Award was established by family, friends, and former students of Dr. Jerome W. Hughes, professor emeritus of English at Berea College. The purpose of the award is to support a variety of experiences in the arts to enrich students’ appreciation of the humanities. Students can submit an application without nomination or invitation for this award. Applications are available in 110 Lincoln Hall; the decision is made by the Hughes Award committee (outside of Academic Services).
The Francis S. Hutchins/Robinson Mountain Fund Award
Awarded annually to a rising junior or senior from one of the eastern Kentucky counties served by the E.O. Robinson Mountain Fund. The recipient must demonstrate academic excellence and have made significant contributions to the College as demonstrated by good citizenship and labor record. Eligible students are invited to submit entries.
The Doris and Harold Rosenbaum Scholarship
The Rosenbaum Scholarship was established in 1994 to assist students who have been accepted by or are eligible candidates for enrollment in the nation’s leading graduate and professional programs. Students are to be nominated by faculty members.
Olive Ruth Russell Fellowship
This award was established in honor of Ms. Olive Ruth Russell by Mrs. Ruth L. Roettinger. The fellowship is presented to women with outstanding academic records who present a defined plan to pursue graduate study in any academic discipline.
Seabury Awards
Seabury Awards are given to one male and one female graduating senior who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship, as well as community leadership, on the Berea campus. The awards are to provide aid for graduate study or travel.
Mary Macauley Smith memorial Scholarship in the Humanities
Awarded annually to a graduating senior from the humanities. The student must demonstrate a commitment to her or his chosen field of study and the liberal arts through academic excellence in major courses and in General Education.
Frances Finnell Vandivier Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1988 to honor Frances Finnell Vandivier. A graduate of Berea College, Mrs. Vandivier was a compassionate advocate for children in her teaching, writing, and community service throughout her life. This scholarship is given to assist Berea College graduating seniors with continuing their education in the field of child development, childcare, and/or advocacy for children, youth and families.
There also are many more scholarships available at the College; see the Scholarships, Awards, and Prizes section in the Berea College Catalog and the #Scholarships and Fellowships public folder on MS Outlook. Also watch for announcements inadvertently posted in the #Academics public folder.
The annual Academic Scholarship Program, hosted by the Office of Academic Services, honors student achievement with an evening banquet each Spring. Students are recognized for their induction into honor societies and for their receipt of academic and service awards and scholarships. This year’s event is scheduled for Tuesday evening, March 25. For more information, contact Connie Gardner, Office of Academic Services, CPO 2205, 110 Lincoln Hall, or by e-mail at gardnerc@berea.edu.
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