Scholarship Opportunities

Harold C. and Martha Zehr Scholarship Endowment

The purpose of the Harold C. and Martha Zehr Scholarship Endowment Fund is to honor Harold C. and Martha Zehr and is to provide an annual scholarship for a deserving student at Plymouth State University who is seeking a bachelor's degree in psychology. Eligibility criteria for this award includes:

  1. Good academic standing
  2. Sophomore or above class standing
  3. Financial need
  4. Dedication to the discipline of psychology. The recipient is selected each year by a scholarship committee composed of psychology faculty. Preference may be given to students who are the first in their family to seek a baccalaureate degree. The selection committee shall determine the most appropriate application and selection process based on the stated criteria. Should no candidates meet the scholarship criteria or be deemed worthy, the payout shall be retained for awarding the following semester or academic year.

John L. Daly Scholarship

As a graduate of Plymouth State College, Class of 1967, John recognized that Plymouth State College provided him with many opportunities to further his education and allowed him to pursue a career teaching geography. The purpose of this endowed fund is to provide a scholarship to a deserving geography major who is planning to seek certification in teacher education. The award recipient will be chosen by the Social Science Department, Geography Scholarship Committee on the basis of the following criteria: the student must be at least a sophomore with a 3.0 overall grade point average.

James J. Hogan Memorial Fund

This endowment honors the memory of Professor James J. Hogan and, in his memory, funds scholarships for worthy undergraduate students pursuing study in international affairs. Recipients are selected based on their academic achievement in areas related to international affairs, their intention to pursue further study in the discipline, the degree and quality of their community and civic service, and their contributions to PSU activities. The donor prefers one award. Recipients are chosen by a committee. No application process is required.

John F. Ozog Memorial Fund

This endowment funds scholarships for worthy undergraduate students majoring in geography. The recipient shall have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours in geography. Selection is based on academic achievement as well as contributions to geography at Plymouth State University, i.e., the degree and quality of participation in geography-related activities. Recipients are chosen by a committee. No application process is required.

William Taylor Memorial Fund

This endowment provides scholarships for outstanding students majoring in one of the Social Science disciplines. Criteria is determined by the faculty members of the Social Science Department. Recipients are chosen by a committee. No application process is required.

* Students who would like to be considered for scholarships that identify financial need as a criteria will need to complete the Federal Financial Aid Application before the March 1 deadline. Academic and Non-Academic Departments offering scholarships collaborate with the Financial Aid Office, therefore, it is imperative that students comply with PSU policy. Please contact the Student Financial Services Office for further assistance.

A student must be enrolled as a full time student at PSU to be eligible to receive scholarship awards listed.