All endowed scholarships are available to UF sophomores, juniors and seniors. A limited number of scholarships are available to incoming freshmen, and these scholarships are awarded as part of the regular freshman admissions process. Endowed scholarships range from $500 - $1,500 each year.
Russel and Peg Armstrong Business Scholarship
Awarded to business majors who hold a 3.0 GPA or better
One to two scholarships awarded annually*
Established by Marguerite “Peg” Armstrong to honor her late husband’s achievements and success in their own business
Wayne E. Baltzell Hospitality Scholarship
Awarded to full-time students in the hospitality management program who have a 2.75 GPA or better
One to two scholarships awarded annually*
Established by Wayne E. Baltzell’s loving family and friends
Dr. Kenneth J. Buchenroth Scholarship
Awarded to students majoring in accounting who hold a 3.3 GPA or better
One to two scholarships awarded annually*
Established by the friends and students of Dr. Kenneth J. Buchenroth in his honor
Jane Eoff Burson Scholarship
Awarded to female students interested in pursing careers in business
One to two scholarships awarded annually*
Established in Mrs. Burson’s honor on her birthday in 1993 by her son, John, a UF trustee emeritus
R.M. Churchwell Scholarship
Awarded to business majors who have a 3.0 GPA or better
Three to four scholarships awarded annually*
Established by friends and family of R.M. Churchwell in his memory
George and Nellie Crosby Scholarship
Awarded to freshmen majoring in business who display distinct Christian ethics and leadership qualities by involvement in extracurricular activities in high school or preparatory school
One to two scholarships awarded annually*
Established by Mr. and Mrs. Philip Crosby, in honor of Philip's grandparents, George and Nellie Crosby
Thomas B. Donnell Business Leadership Award
Awarded to students pursuing a business administration degree who are in their third year of study at UF and have a 2.75 GPA or better. Recipients must have also demonstrated a willingness and ability to participate in extracurricular activities.
Eight to nine scholarships awarded annually*
Established by Thomas B. Donnell ’70
Filtech Inc. Scholarship
Awarded to a student majoring in international business or business administration with an interest in international business. Student(s) must have a 3.0 GPA or greater.
One to two scholarships awarded annually*
Established by Filtech Inc. of Findlay, Ohio
John W. ’14 and Hester (Powell ’19) Grimm Business Scholarship
Awarded to business administration majors who maintain a 3.0 GPA or greater
Eight to nine scholarships awarded annually*
Established by Hester Powell Grimm
Shiv K. Gupta Business Scholarship
Awarded to students majoring in business who exhibit leadership qualities, entrepreneurial spirit and is involved in campus activities. Recipients must have a 3.0 GPA or better
Two scholarships awarded annually*
Established by former students and friends of Professor Shiv K. Gupta to honor his dedication and guidance to students in the College of Business
James “Jim” Heck Scholarship
Awarded to students who have an interest in business and/or real estate, investment or development who maintain a 2.7 GPA or greater
One scholarship awarded annually*
Established by Beth Bradley Heck to honor her husband
John L. Houston ’42 Scholarship
Awarded to business majors who are graduates of Van Buren High School or another Hancock County high school, who hold a 3.0 GPA or better
One scholarship awarded annually*
Established in 2006 upon Mr. Houston’s passing by his family and friends
Hospitality Management Scholarship
Awarded to hospitality management majors in their sophomore, junior or senior years
One scholarship awarded annually*
Established by friends of The University of Findlay
Charles A. Jackson Scholarship
Awarded to deserving business administration majors who have exhibited leadership in campus activities, clubs and organizations
One scholarship awarded annually*
Established as a tribute to Charles A. Jackson by his wife, Margaret Jackson, and his family
Janet R. January ’64 Scholarship
Awarded to full-time accounting majors who have attended a high school in Hancock County who hold a 3.5 GPA or better
One scholarship awarded annually
Established by Janet R. January's children, Sara Hingson BA ’93, MA ’96, Scott Hingson, Bonnie ’91 and Barry Hamilton, and Susan and Mark ’88 Marshall, and their families, in gratitude for her inspiration and encouragement in the completion of their higher education degrees
Harry M. Kirk Memorial Scholarship
Awarded annually to an academically outstanding junior or senior business student
One scholarship awarded annually*
Established by Mary Snyder Kirk in memory of her husband, who studied business administration at UF
Donald Knepper Scholarship
Awarded to deserving business administration majors
One scholarship awarded annually*
Established in honor of Donald Knepper ’15 by his sister, Elizabeth K. Steen
Frederick Kremer Jr. Scholarship
Awarded to a full-time student majoring in business who carries a 3.0 GPA or better
One scholarship awarded annually*
Established by the friends and family of Frederick Kremer Jr.
Ralph L. Kuss Scholarship
Awarded to academically deserving students pursing bachelor's degrees in economics
One to two scholarships awarded annually*
Established by Catherine Kuss in honor of her husband, Ralph L. Kuss
Martha Draper Lape Scholarship
Awarded to female residents of Hancock County who are pursuing business-related majors, are juniors or seniors, and maintain a 3.2 GPA or greater
One to two scholarships awarded annually*
Established in 1996 by Martha Draper
Gordon and Marilyn Macklin Scholarships
Awarded to business students with outstanding academic records
One to two scholarships awarded annually*
Established by Gordon and Marilyn Macklin
Dwight '73 and Alice Miller Scholarship
Awarded to African-American students who are majoring in business
One scholarship awarded annually*
Established by Mr. and Mrs. Miller
Hazel and Bert Miller Business Scholarship
Awarded to a student majoring in business who maintains a 3.0 GPA or better
One scholarship awarded annually*
Established by Hazel Miller
Jessica and James Moses Business Scholarship
Awarded to accounting or economics majors who are active in Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) and have a 3.0 GPA or better
One scholarship awarded annually*
Established in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Moses by their daughter, Pamela K. Beall
Timothy H. ’77 and Melinda K. Nesler Scholarship
Awarded to full-time junior or senior students pursuing a major within the College of Business, who are Dana Scholars or members of either the Entrepreneurship Club or SIFE and have a 3.75 GPA or greater
One scholarship awarded annually*
Established by Tim and Melinda Nesler
Owens-Illinois Plastic Products Division Scholarship
Awarded to an outstanding student majoring in business
One scholarship awarded annually*
Established by Owens-Illinois
Jeremy L. Pemberton ’96 Scholarship
Awarded to a student who is a Dana Scholar in his or her junior or senior year and has a 3.7 GPA or better
One scholarship awarded annually*
Established by Jeremy L. Pemberton
James I. Poole ’33 Scholarship
Awarded to students in a business-related major who are sophomores, juniors or seniors who work part-time to meet college expenses and are residents of Hancock County
One scholarship awarded annually*
Established by Betty Poole Holmes in honor of her husband, James I. Poole ’33
James R. Rettig Sr. Scholarship
Awarded to Arlington High School graduates majoring in business and who have a 2.75 GPA or better
One scholarship awarded annually*
Established by Mr. James Rettig
Dr. Patrick W. Rooney Scholarship
Awarded to business majors who hold a 3.0 GPA or better
Two to three scholarships awarded annually*
Established by The University of Findlay Board of Trustees to honor Dr. Rooney for his years of service to the University as chair of the Board
Six Disciplines Entrepreneurial Excellence Scholarship
Awarded to students who show entrepreneurial excellence in business by starting, helping or assisting in the development of a business to help others become more productive
One scholarship awarded annually*
Established by the founders and associates of Solomon Software to honor their 20th year in business
Thomas Jewelers Scholarship
Awarded to students majoring in marketing who have graduated from a Hancock County high school and have a GPA of 3.0 or better
One scholarship awarded annually*
Established by Mr. and Mrs. John (Jack) L. Thomas
John ’61 and Linda Weaver Business Scholarship
Awarded to full-time students majoring in business who demonstrate leadership qualities and enthusiastically pursue careers in marketing. Recipients must carry between a 2.6 and 3.0 GPA.
One scholarship awarded annually*
Established by John and Linda Weaver
Walter L. Whithaus Scholarship
Awarded to students from Hancock County who are majoring in business and who have a 3.0 GPA or better
One to two scholarships awarded annually*
Established by the family and friends of Walter L. Whithaus
Paula and John Wolper Hospitality Management Scholarship
Awarded to a matriculated hospitality management student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities and a penchant for the hospitality business
One scholarship awarded annually*
Established to honor the ideals that Dr. John and Mrs. Paula Wolper have brought to the Hospitality Management Program
* The number and value of scholarships awarded each year are contingent on the earnings of the individual scholarship funds.