The scholarships listed below are currently available at Delaware Valley College. The scholarships are listed in alphabetical order, grouped by scholarships available from DelVal and those from other sources. If you have any further questions about a particular scholarship and eligibility, please call 215-489-2272 or email for assistance.
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- William H. Allison Endowed Memorial Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- The applicant must be enrolled as a full-time upperclassman majoring in Biology, be in good academic standing as established by Delaware Valley College and in need of financial assistance.
- Agway Foundation Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- The applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student of the college in the year the award is made and must be in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 2.0. The scholarship is open to any agriculture student. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
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- The Eleanore La Coe Barber Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- The recipient must be in need of financial assistance; enrolled as a full-time student; be in good academic standing and have an interest in Agriculture or Environmental Science Programs. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
- Christine M. Beddard Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Student must be enrolled as a full-time student in the College in the year the award is made; be in good academic standing as established by Delaware Valley College; must have a GPA of 3.2 or greater; must be a sophomore, junior or senior; and must be a Plant Sciences or Equine Studies major. Students may receive this scholarship more than once. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
- David Eward Bianco Award
- Contact: Learning Support Services (Segal Hall)
- Annual Award given to a student with a disability. The recipient, through this award, shall use this opportunity in pursuit of the "quest for success." Any full-time student in good academic standing is eligible provided that he/she meets the qualifications of disability. Recipient is selected by the Vice President of Academic Affairs and the Vice President of Student Affairs in consultation with the Learning Support Specialist. Individuals interested must initiate contact with Learning Support Services and complete the appropriate paperwork. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
- Kathryne Blatt Horticultural Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- This DelVal student must be a Horticulture major with an interest in Pomology. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
- The Frederic Blau ’40 Endowed Scholarship Fund
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student in the year in which the award is made and maintain full-time status to continue to receive the award. Must be a promising student entering in his/her junior or senior year who demonstrates financial need. Must be majoring in Environmental Design or Landscape Contracting and Management. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
- Edward W. Blosinski Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Must be enrolled in an agriculture program, be enrolled as a full-time student of the College in the year the award is made, must demonstrate financial need and must be a resident of Chester, Delaware, or Lancaster county. A short essay that addresses career plans after graduation must also be submitted with application. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
- Albert and Ann Blumenthal Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Must be a full-time sophomore, junior or senior majoring in Ornamental Horticulture. Must demonstrate financial need and have the highest GPA of all applying students. If highest GPA student cannot demonstrate financial need then the next highest GPA student who demonstrates financial need receives the award. The award can be renewed. There is one scholarship per year.
- M. Isabel Bosserman Memorial Endowed Pre-Veterinary Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Sophomore Pre-Vet students may apply. This scholarship is to be awarded junior and senior years. Declared Pre-Veterinary Major with highest GPA at end of sophomore year (4th semester at DelVal) who will sign the wounded/injured animal pledge on the application form. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
- Bucks County Farm Bureau Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- The student must be enrolled as a full-time student of Delaware Valley College in the year the award is made and in good academic standing as established by the college. The student must be enrolled in an Agricultural major, write an essay on the future of agriculture in the U.S. or other agricultural topic and be a member in good standing of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (or part of a family who holds such a membership). This scholarship is renewable. One scholarship is available per year; the amount of each scholarship varies.
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- The Jane A. and George N. Carlin Memorial Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Applicant must be a junior or senior Agricultural Business major. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
- The Gerald T. Carr '97 Memorial Endowed Award
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Recipient must be an upper class student majoring in Agronomy and Environmental Science. Student must be in good academic standing.
- Margaret P. & Peter Cavanaugh Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Must be a full-time student, at Junior or Senior level, majoring in Ornamental Horticulture/Floriculture. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
- Class of 1958 Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Must be a sophomore, junior or senior enrolled as a full-time student the year the award is made, with financial need. Must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA or better. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
- Class of 1984 Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Incoming junior or senior with financial need. Must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA and be involved in campus activities and/or be working to raise money to pay tuition. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
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- DelVal A-Day Scholarship
- This scholarship is available for any student actively involved with A-Day who meets the minimum GPA requirement of 2.3. Recipients will be selected by the A-Day Committee. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
- DelVal Alumni Aggie Spirit Scholarship
- Deadline: May 1, 2008
- This scholarship is open to students who will be juniors for the fall semester following selection; student must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA; applicants will provide a summary of extracurricular activities (collegiate and general community), awards and recognitions while a Delaware Valley College student. Applicants will provide at least three letters of recommendation with at least two coming from the college community, and applicant will submit an essay on the topic "The role of the student as a representative of Delaware Valley College." Please contact the Alumni Office for more information.
- DelVal Alumni Freshman Scholarship +
- Deadline: May 1, 2008
- Applicant must be incoming freshman rated in top third of his/her high school graduating class. Alumni relationship preferred but not required. Student must maintain full-time academic status. Scholarship is renewable based on satisfactory progress. Please contact the Alumni Office for complete details.
- DelVal Alumni Junior Scholarship +
- Deadline: May 1, 2008
- Applicant must be a current or transfer student entering their junior year the fall following selection with at least a 3.0 GPA. Alumni relationship preferred but not required. Student must maintain full-time academic status. Scholarship is renewable based on satisfactory maintenance of GPA. Please contact the Alumni Office for further details.
- DelVal Benefit Grant +
- Based on financial need and academic standing. Awarded to qualified students. Renewal based on need and academic achievement. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
- DelVal Board of Trustees Scholarship +
- Based on student's level of academic standing. Awarded to incoming students upon acceptance. Renewal is based on maintaining the GPA assigned to the
award and full time status. The scholarship award is between $6500 and $10,500; the number of scholarships available per academic year varies. Please contact Admissions for more information.
- DelVal Challenge Grant +
- Based on student's level of academic standing. Awarded to incoming students upon acceptance. Renewal is based on maintaining the GPA assigned to the
award and full time status. The scholarship award is between $5500 and $7500; the number of scholarships available per academic year varies. Please contact Admissions for more information.
- DelVal Faculty Scholarship +
- Based on student's level of academic standing. Awarded to incoming students upon acceptance. Renewal is based on maintaining the GPA assigned to the
award and full time status. The scholarship award is between $8000 and $12,000; the number of scholarships available per academic year varies. Please contact Admissions for more information.
- DelVal Farm Show Scholarship
- Pennsylvania Farm Show scholarship recipients chosen by the selection committee will receive matching funds for the award year the scholarship was issued. The amount of the scholarship varies (up to $5000), as does the number of scholarships available per academic year.
- DelVal Food & Agriculture Ambassador
- Must be a junior with at least a 2.8 GPA, demonstrate good communication skills and be able to carry himself or herself in a professional manner. Must be willing to put time and effort towards enhancing DelVal's image. Please contact Dr. John Plummer for more information.
- DVC Golf Classic Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Applicant must be an upperclassman in any major demonstrating financial need. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Each recipient who accepts this award is required to attend the reception immediately following the tournament, which is held the Monday after Homecoming, as well as the group photo appointment for the brochure. Failure to comply may result in the loss of the award. It is also required that a type-written letter of thanks should be addressed to the DVC Golf Classic Sponsors, if awarded this scholarship. This should be done upon receipt of the award and submitted to the Financial Aid Office.
- DelVal Montgomery County Science Scholarship +
- Applicant must have applied and been accepted by DelVal. Must have a superior academic record in high school, must demonstrate financial need and have been an award winner in the Montgomery County Science competition. One $1500 scholarship is awarded per academic year.
- DelVal Pony Club Scholarship
- Applicant must be a Pony Club member with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA or be ranked in the top 30% of their graduating high school class. Renewal based on maintaining a 2.5 GPA. The scholarship amount is $1000; the number of scholarships available per academic year varies. Please contact the Equine department for more information.
- DelVal Presidential Scholarship +
- This scholarship is based on a student's level of academic standing. Awarded to incoming students upon acceptance. Renewal is based on maintaining the GPA assigned to the award and full-time status. Scholarship amounts range from $9000 to $13,000; the number of scholarships available per academic year varies. Please contact the Admissions office for more information.
- DelVal Sibling Scholarship
- Awarded to sibling sets of brothers and/or sisters who are attending Delaware Valley College at the same time. Renewable each year for siblings who are attending together at the same time. The scholarship amount is $2000; the amount of scholarships available per academic year varies.
- DelVal State Officer FFA Scholarships +
- Student will be awarded $1,000 if they served as a FFA state officer. The amount of the scholarship varies; an unlimited number of scholarships are available.
- DelVal Textbook Assistance Fund Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Must be enrolled as a full-time student at Delaware Valley College in the year the award is made, applied for Financial Aid by completing the FAFSA for the 2008-2009 academic year, be determined to be Pell Grant eligible and be in good academic standing as determined by the college. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
- Dr. James E. Diamond ’61 and Elizabeth R. Diamond Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Applicant must be enrolled as a full-time student of the college in the year the award is made. Must be enrolled in one of the majors in Agriculture or Environmental Sciences and be in good academic standing as established by Delaware Valley College. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
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- Edgewood Grange Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Must be a Bucks County resident, must be of sophomore, junior or senior status enrolled in any of the Agricultural or Environmental curriculum, in good academic standing and demonstrating financial need.
- Elson Endowed Scholarship
- Must be an incoming freshman at Delaware Valley College with a major in Chemistry and demonstrating financial need.
- The Friends of Equine Jasmin L. Edson Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund
- The student must be enrolled full-time in the year the award is made and must maintain full-time status in order for the award to continue. Must demonstrate a contribution to the Equine Program and maintain a minimum of 2.7 GPA. Also, must develop an essay on why they feel deserving of the scholarship to be read to the granting committee. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
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- Joshua Feldstein Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Must be a junior or senior at Delaware Valley College who demonstrates financial need. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
- Kimberly Ann Flosdorf Endowed Memorial Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Must be an upperclassman majoring in Biology and in good academic standing as established by Delaware Valley College. Financial need may be taken into consideration.
- Nicholas Flower Endowed Scholarship +
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Must be enrolled as a full-time student of the College in the year the Award is made or committed to enrollment the following year, must be in good academic standing as established by Delaware Valley College or the recipient's high school, and be a key participant to SIFE while enrolled at DelVal or in high school. The award might be renewable.
- Ellary French Endowed Scholarship
- Must be an upperclass student majoring in Biology and in good academic standing as established by Delaware Valley College. Financial need may be taken into consideration.
- Food Science Scholarship
- Must be an incoming Freshman majoring in Food Science. Will be awarded Freshman year. The amount of the scholarship varies.
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- William C. Gerhart ’43 and Ethal M. Gerhart Endowed Scholarship Fund
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Awarded to upperclassmen enrolled full time and majoring in Agronomy Soil Conservation/General Agriculture. Student must be in good academic standing and demonstrate positive contributions to the college. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
- Morris Goldman Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Based on academic standing as established by the college and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
- Goldsmith Endowed Scholarship Fund
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Must be in good academic standing as established by the college and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
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- William B. & Elizabeth M. Hawk Memorial Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Based on high academic performance, must show positive contribution to the college community and must also demonstrate financial need. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
- E. Chester Heim Pennsylvania Farm Bureau Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Must be a full time, second year and above undergraduate student enrolled or planning to enroll in the college of Agricultural Sciences who has achieved at least a 2.5 GPA or who manifests promise of outstanding academic success, who have a need for financial assistance and who are members or whose parents or guardians are members of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
- Lawrence D. Hepner, Jr. Scholarship for Agriculture and the Environment
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Must be enrolled as a full time student of the college in the year the award is made. Must be in good academic standing as established by Delaware Valley College. Must be from the Delaware County of New York state region (preferred), Catskill region or NYC Watershed. Must have submitted a 1-3 page essay on their passion for the sciences/agriculture, outline their work ethic and their vision for their career, how they will use their education for their own success as well as for success of the community at large and also include thoughts on the sciences/agriculture. Must demonstrate financial need. Must be majoring in agriculture (animal or plant science), environmental science or agribusiness. May receive the scholarship more than once. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
- Craig Hill Endowed Scholarship
- Student must be a Junior Large Animal Science or Dairy major at DelVal with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must have a record of significant extracurricular involvement in their academic department and the college. Applicants must submit a resume and a short essay of 500 words or less on their career objectives and why they are deserving of the scholarship. The amount of scholarships available each academic year varies.
- Harry & Freda Hyman Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Based on strong academic standing and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
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- Lonnie Jordan Memorial Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Must be an upper-class full time student who is a resident of Pennsylvania with financial need and must have at least a grade point average of a 3.0 to qualify. Must also submit an essay: "What DelVal has taught me about life" in 250 words or more.
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- Kaplan Endowed Scholarship Fund
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Awarded on the basis of need with preference extended to physically handicapped students. Must be a full-time student who demonstrates financial need, is in good academic standing and meets the qualifications of a student with a physical disability.
- Kevin L. and Jacquelyn P. Keim Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Must be enrolled as a full-time sophomore, junior or senior in the year the award is made with a major in Biology. Must demonstrate financial need. Must also submit a 1- 2 page essay describing your passion for the sciences/biology; outline your work ethic and your vision for your career. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
- Joseph R. Kenny Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Must be a sophomore, junior or senior pursuing any major at DelVal. Residents of Bucks County, Pennsylvania will have preference. Must have at least a 2.0 GPA to qualify. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
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- The Thomas C. and Susan B. Leamer Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Must be enrolled as a full time student at the college in the year the award is made; must be in good academic standing as established by Delaware Valley College; may receive the scholarship more than once; must be majoring in one of the agriculture programs in even years (e.g. 2008, 2010, etc); must be majoring in one of the non-agriculture programs in odd years (e.g. 2009, 2011, etc); and be a sophomore, junior or senior. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
- Liberal Arts Scholarship +
- Selection of recipients is made by the Liberal Arts Department. The award is a $1000 scholarship; the number of scholarships available per academic year varies.
- Ned Linta Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Based on athletic involvement, academic achievement and good citizenship. Selected by Hall of Fame Committee. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
- The Lipton Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Must be an upperclassman who has a major in Agriculture, demonstrates financial need and has a GPA of 3.0 or better. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
- The Thomas G. Littlefield Ornamental Horticulture Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Must be enrolled as a full time student at the college in the year the award is made; must be in good academic standing as established by Delaware Valley College; must be majoring in Ornamental Horticulture.
- The Lund Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Must be enrolled as a full time student of the college in the year the award is made. Student must be in good academic standing and make a positive contribution to the life of the college. Preferably a Horticulture major, but not to the exclusion of other Agriculture or Environmental Science curriculums. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
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- John E. Morgan Endowed Scholarship Fund
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Student must be enrolled full-time; have a demonstrated financial need; in good academic standing and make a positive contribution to the college. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
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- William H. Owen IV Memorial Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Member of the junior class, achievement in all around college activities, must merit the recommendation of the Selection Committee. Business Administration major, demonstrate need for financial assistance. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
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- Deidie M. Peifer Endowed Scholarship
- Must be a Junior or Senior who has achieved academic excellence and contributed to the college community. Financial need may be taken into consideration.
- T. Pelle Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Available to a Senior with a satisfactory academic average, majoring in Large Animal Science, with an interest in the livestock industry. Must also submit a current resume and a short essay (500 words or less) on your career goals and objectives and how they would impact the livestock industry.
- Dr. Julian Prundeanu Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Must be an Agronomy and Environmental Science student entering their sophomore year. Based on financial need, academic ability and participation in the Agronomy Club or Conservation Society.
- Thomas A. Plein Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Student must be a full-time student, demonstrate financial need and demonstrate excellent academic achievement under distressed conditions. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
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- Abraham Rellis Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Must be enrolled as a full-time junior or senior majoring in Ornamental Horticulture and Environmental Design. Scholarship, financial need and a demonstrated interest in propagating and growing ornamental plants are criteria for selection. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
- Edythe B. Restein Foundation Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Must be a fulltime student pursuing a degree in Business Administration, in good standing with a curent GPA of 2.2 or better, be a resident of Bucks county prior to attending Delaware Valley College and come from a home that has only one parent and is one of three or more children and demonstrate financial need.
- Alpheus L. Ruth Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Scholarship presented to Dairy Science students based on academic achievement, participation in college activities and financial need. Must be a sophomore, junior or senior. Please contact the Department Chair for more information. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
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- Robert Sauer Family Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- To be awarded to a junior or senior who is enrolled as a full-time student in the year the award is made, in good academic standing as established by Delaware Valley college and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate financial need. Must be an officer of the Student Government Association and must be nominated by Student Government and selected by the Committee. One scholarship is available per academic year; the award value of each scholarship varies.
- Schatschneider Memorial Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- To be awarded to an upperclass Business student in good academic standing who has contributed to the college community. One scholarship is available per academic year; the award value of each scholarship varies.
- Henry Schmeider Scholarship
- Must be a Junior or Senior student with a sincere interest and active involvement in the field of apiculture. Financial need may be taken into consideration.
- Michael C. Simone Family Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Students must be enrolled as a full time student in the college in the year the award is made, must be in good academic standing as established by the college and must be a Business Administration major. The award may be renewable. One scholarship is available per academic year; the award value of each scholarship varies.
- The Spirit Scholarship - Berthold
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Recipients must be enrolled as a full time student of the college with junior standing in the year the award is made, in good academic standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0, a participant in at least two college-sponsored activities and prepare an essay to the Director of Financial Aid describing his/her eligibility for the scholarship. Applicant must be a deserving upper-class student with financial need and a 2.5 GPA or higher. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
- Steinberg Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Applicant must be a deserving upper-class student with financial need and a 2.5 GPA or higher. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
- Kenneth T. Stretch Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- To be awarded to a sophomore, junior or senior student majoring in subjects relating to agriculture by a worthy resident of Harrison, South Harrison or Woolwich Townships, or Swedesboro, in Gloucester County, New Jersey. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
- Hank Swartz Memorial Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Must be a sophomore, junior or senior student majoring in Dairy Science and in good academic standing. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
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- Elisie Tinivell Endowed Scholarship
- Recipients must be entering their freshman year at Delaware Valley College in the term the award is made, demonstrate financial need as judged by the principal of Saul High School and be from Manayunk or the surrounding area of Philadelphia. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
- Paul L. Trembeth Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Applicants must be an upperclassman enrolled fulltime in the year the award is made. Must be an Education major who has an interest in Mathematics and demonstrates financial need.
- Reuben Tunic Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Student must be a sophomore, junior or senior college level who is in need of financial assistance. Student must show high academic achievement and demonstrate college community involvement. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
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- Louis Vederman Endowed Prize Award
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Applicant must be worthy, talented and an industrious student. Must demonstrate financial need. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
- Vincent Family Endowed Scholarship
- Student must be enrolled full-time, have a demonstrated financial need and be an academically superior freshman majoring in Plant Science. It is recommended that a written 'Thank You' be sent to the sponsor if awarded this scholarship. This should be done upon receipt of the award.
- James Work Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Must be enrolled as a full-time upperclassman in the year the award is made. Must also demonstrate financial need and be an active participant in the college community activities. The scholarship award and number of scholarships available varies.
- William Yerkes, Jr. Endowed Scholarship
- Deadline: March 14, 2008
- Must be enrolled as a full-time student, be in good academic standing and majoring in an agriculture discipline. Must be a resident of Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
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