Endowed Scholarship Funds
Create a Legacy
Many Ohio Dominican students to receive financial assistance through Endowed Scholarships. Ohio Dominican encourages donors to create contribute to create a new Endowment Fund or contribute to an existing one.
As with all endowment gifts, the annual endowment payout is used to provide current student support while the gift's principal remains in the endowment so it can continue to benefit future ODU students.
To discuss a new or existing Endowed Scholarship Fund, please contact Christie Flood Weiner at 614-253-3502 or email weinerc@ohiodominican.edu.
Endowed Scholarship Funds are listed below in alphabetical order with descriptions of each fund and how it supports our students here at Ohio Dominican. For information on how to establish an Endowed Scholarship Fund, contact Associate Vice President for Advancement Christie Flood Weiner at (614) 253-3502 or weinerc@ohiodominican.edu.
Irene Altman Scholarship for Theological Studies
Established in 2004 by Jon Altman and the Altman Family Foundation, in memory of Irene
’56. Income supports renewable scholarships for students majoring in Theology.
The Alumni Scholarship
Established in 1948 by the Alumnae Association. Income supports renewable scholarships
for students from Franklin County.
Andrea Vadas Ashburn Endowment Fund
Established by Andrea ’66. Income supports a student majoring in Fine Arts.
The Association of Off-Campus Students
Established in 1963 by the Association of Off-Campus Students. Income supports scholarships
for commuter students.
The Athletic Advancement Scholarship
Established in 1995 by the Athletic Advancement Committee with proceeds from annual
golf outings. Income supports scholarships for student-athletes.
The Battelle Scholarship
Established in 1977 by the Battelle Memorial Institute Foundation. Income supports
four-year continuing scholarships for freshmen from Franklin or contiguous counties
who possess exceptional strengths and leadership potential.
Father John Joachim Bauer Scholarship
Established in 1980 by family, friends, and former students in memory of Father Bauer,
OP a beloved faculty. Income provides a renewable scholarship for an outstanding new
student.
John C. and Victoria A. Bauman Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2002 by Bernadine Bauman ’65, in memory of her parents. Income assists
students who are over the age of 35, studying in Library Sciences or Education.
The Benua Foundation Scholarship
Established in 1996 by The Benua Foundation. Income assists junior or senior students
with excellent academic records and financial need.
Louis Beran Scholarship Endowment Fund
Established in 2010 by Nancy Beran+, former Sociology faculty, in memory of her father.
Income supports a renewable scholarship for a student in the Honors Program who exemplifies
the spirit of Louis Beran, a man with a thirst for knowledge and lifelong learning.
Rosemary Owens Bole and George A. Bole Scholarship
Established in 1982 with a bequest from the estate of Rosemary. Income supports a
scholarship for a junior or senior student majoring in Biology or French.
James I. Boulger Scholarship
Established in 1957 by the Boulger Family. Income assists a senior student.
Newman and Kay Bromberg Scholarship
Established in 2002 by Michael, former vice president, and Linda ’92, ’96 Bromberg,
in memory of Michael’s parents. Income assists students with unmet financial need.
Becky and Sherry Brothers Scholarship
Established in 2012 by Fred, a former ODU Board of Trustees member, and Paula Brothers,
in honor of their daughters, Becky ’91 and Sherry ’91. Income supports scholarships
for women with financial need and academic ability.
Anna Burst Scholarship
Established in 1949 with a gift from Anna’s estate. Income supports scholarships for
students majoring in chemistry or biology.
Sister Estelle Casalandra Scholarship
Established in 1972 anonymously, in memory of Sister Estelle, a former faculty. Income
supports a scholarship for an English major.
Florence Chase Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1989 by Barbara Chase Kerester ’53, in memory of Florence, her mother.
Income supports a scholarship for a Central Ohio student with financial need.
Elisabeth Federman Cohn Scholarship
Established by family and friends, in memory of Elisabeth, a former faculty. Income
supports a scholarship for a sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in Social Work.
Richard and Marie Monahan Connell Scholarship
Established in 1984 by Joan Connell, former vice president, in memory of her parents,
Richard and Marie. Income provides financial assistance for a sophomore, junior or
senior student.
Connelly/Kelly Science Scholarship
Established in 1999 with a gift from the estate of Theresa Geiger ’53, in memory of
Sister Margaret Ann Connelly and Sister Thomas Aquin Kelly, a former faculty. Income
supports a scholarship for a junior majoring in Science and is renewable for the student’s
senior year.
William and Mildred Connick Scholarship
Established in 2007 by Sister Patricia Connick, OP, Ph.D. ’80, in memory of her parents,
William and Mildred. Income provides financial assistance to a junior or senior student
with a commitment to undergraduate research in the natural sciences. Preference is
given to students conducting ongoing research.
Conway Endowed Family Business Scholarship Fund
Established in 2014 through the Conway Charitable Lead Annuity Trust. Income supports
scholarships for students with financial need who have at least a B-grade average,
a record of charitable work or community involvement, and who come from a family that
has or wishes to start a family business.
Charles and Olga Daniels Scholarship
Established in 1999 by Joseph and Mary Ann Daniels Oprisch ’50 in memory of Mary Ann’s
parents, Charles and Olga. Income supports scholarships for students with financial
need and a GPA of 3.0 and who have a permanent home address within Seneca County,
Ohio.
Sister Eugene DeCleene Scholarship
Established in 1980 by family and friends, in memory of Sister Eugene, a former faculty.
Income provides financial assistance for a student who has completed 16 semester hours
of Art with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
The Dominican Sisters Scholarship
Established in 1994 by the Congregation of Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs.
Income provides financial assistance to students from poor, disadvantaged, or other
marginalized background.
Faculty and Staff Scholarship
Established in 1998 as part of the Making a Difference Endowment Campaign. Income
provides financial assistance to a sophomore, junior, or senior who has made a positive
contribution to college life at Ohio Dominican.
Monsignor Leonard J. Fick Scholarship
Established in 1990 by family and friends in memory of Monsignor Fick, a beloved English
department faculty. Income provides scholarships for upper-class students majoring
in English, and showing accomplishments and future potential.
Margaret E. Fielders Scholarship
Established in 1985 by Margaret’s friends on the occasion of her retirement. Income
supports a scholarship for an Education major who is or has been enrolled in any of
the library and information services courses, a student with the scholarship excellence
and the highest ideals of an educator.
Fink Family Endowed Scholarship
Established in 2004 by Doris Fink Muncie ’63. Income supports students from Perry
County or from Southeast Ohio, if there aren’t eligible students from Perry County.
Albert Benjamin & Kathleen Connolly Fisher ’75 Scholarship
Established in 1999 by Albert and Kathleen Fisher. Income provides financial assistance
to a student with financial need who is majoring in one of the science programs, with
an emphasis on Environmental Science.
Mother Aloyse Fitzpatrick – Class of 2006 Scholarship
Established in 2006 by Thomas C. Fitzpatrick and Thomas J. Fitzpatrick, ’69, ’06.
Income supports new or current students with leadership qualities and community involvement.
These qualities and responsibilities must be reflected in a resume and highlighted
in essay format for consideration for the award. Athletic participation, though not
a requirement, is considered along with other criteria. The scholarship is renewable.
Fraley Family Scholarship
Established in 2010 from the Frank M. Fraley Living Trust, former staff. Income supports
a student from Columbus, Ohio.
R. Stephen France Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 2013 by Janice Knoefel ’72 in memory of her friend and classmate, Stephen
’72. Income provides a renewable scholarship for a student with physical disabilities.
Ernie Gaines Scholarship
Established in 1970 by Ohio Dominican University in memory of Ernie, a senior in 1968.
Income supports a black student who is a sophomore, junior, or senior.
Garry-Dossin Scholarship
Established in 1976 by Donald J. Dossin in memory of Father Martin Garry, a former
faculty. Income provides financial assistance to a sophomore, junior, or senior student
majoring in Philosophy, Religion, or Social Studies.
Andrew, Mary, & Margaret Gonda Scholarship
Established in 1983 by Sr. Mary Andrew Matesich, OP ’61, former Ohio Dominican president.
Income provides financial assistance to outstanding new freshmen or transfer students,
and is renewable.
The Graduate Assistance Fund
Established in 2005 by friends. Income provides tuition assistance for graduate students.
Alonzo & Gertrude Granger Scholarship
Established in 1987 by Sr. Marie Granger, OP ’51, a former faculty, in memory of her
parents. Income supports need-based financial assistance for an Education major or
a student working toward teacher certification, with preference for a student from
a rural area or small town.
Sr. Rose Dominica Hanks Scholarship
Established in 1984 by friends, in memory of Sister Rose, who was a beloved faculty.
Income provides scholarship support for a sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in
one of the sciences, preferably in Chemistry.
Thomas & Mabel Hannigan Scholarship
Established in 1983 by the Hannigan Family. Income provides scholarship support for
a sophomore, junior, or senior majoring in the education of people with mental illnesses.
Elizabeth A. Haren Scholarship
Established in 1989 from the estate of M. Genevieve Haren in memory of her sister,
Elizabeth ’29. Income provides financial assistance to a current student with minimum
GPA of 3.0.
Fr. Bernard Hart Scholarship
Established in 1989 by Margaret Fielders, a former faculty, in memory of a beloved
faculty and her friend. Income supports a scholarship for a male, full-time upperclassman
who reflects the religious and humanitarian qualities of Fr. Hart.
William Randolph Hearst Scholarship
Established in 1997 by The William Randolph Hearst Foundation. Income provides scholarship
support to minority students.
Helen Green O’Brien Hefner Scholarship
Established in 1993 by Sr. Concetta Green ’48, in memory of her sister, Helen. Income
provides financial support to a student from Perry County or candidate for the Order
of Dominican Sisters of Peace.
Eileen Warren Herald Scholarship
Established in 1991 by Eileen Warren Herald ’52. Income provides a scholarship for
a sophomore, junior, or senior student. Recipients are encouraged to provide the same
opportunity for future generations when they are financially able to do so.
Arthur D. Herrmann Scholarship
Established in 1986 by PNC (then BancOhio) in honor of Arthur Herrmann, a former chair
of the Ohio Dominican Board of Trustees, at the time of his retirement as chairman
of the bank. Income supports renewable scholarships for freshmen interested in pursuing
a career in business. Recipients should exhibit flexibility, perseverance, an eye
for the future, motivation, and an appreciation for quality and excellence – necessary
characteristics for business success.
Joseph, Elise and George Hertrich Memorial International Scholarship
Established in 2010 by the Hertrich family and friends, in memory of Hertrich family
members. The endowment was formed by uniting the Joseph and Elise Hertrich Memorial
Scholarship (1978) and the George Hertrich International Student Scholarship (1997).
Income provides financial assistance to an international student studying at Ohio
Dominican or to a U.S. Ohio Dominican student studying abroad, thus promoting international
understanding and experiences.
The Huntington Bank Scholarship
Established in 1996 by Huntington Bank. Income supports scholarships for students
from Ohio, preferably an urban community, who demonstrate financial need, academic
excellence, extracurricular activities, and leadership potential.
The I-670 Endowed Scholarship
Established in 1994 by the I-670 Corridor Business Association. Income provides scholarships
for students who live in the Corridor (one mile north and south of I-670 between High
Street and I-270). It is the intent of the donors to provide three (3) equal scholarships
each year.
Igel Scholarship
Established in 1997 by George and Ruth Shutrump Igel ’48. Income provides financial
assistance for a current sophomore, junior, or senior student.
The JP Morgan Chase Scholarship
Established in 1994 by JPMorgan Chase (then Bank One). Income provides scholarship
assistance for minority or first generation students from the JPMorgan Chase Columbus
market of Franklin, Delaware, Madison, Pickaway, Licking, Union, and Fairfield Counties.
Ron Kellett Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 2010 by Barry ’68 and Judith Kellett Boyles in memory of Ron, their
brother and friend. Income provides financial assistance for a student with need and
a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Nan Nist Kelly Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 2021 by the children of Nan Nist Kelly, Class of 1957, who passed away
in March 2021. Income supports a student demonstrating financial need.
Mildred Kennedy Scholarship
Established in 1972 by Sr. Natalie Kennedy, former faculty, in memory of Mildred,
her sister. Income provides a scholarship for a sophomore, junior, or senior majoring
in history.
Austin E. Knowlton Memorial Scholarship
Established in 2012 by the Austin Knowlton Foundation. Income supports a scholarship
with a preference for a freshman applicant interested in majoring in Mathematics or
a related field. First preference for the scholarship is given to Ohio students.
Edna Brown Luzio Endowed Scholarship
Established in 1996 by family and friends, in memory of Edna ’43. Income provides
a scholarship for a student majoring in Art.
Sister Jane deChantal Magruder Scholarship
Established in 2001 from a Charitable Gift Annuity of Frances Knight Selden ’36 at
the time of her death, in memory of Sister Jane, former Academy directress and College
dean. Income supports a scholarship for a student with financial need.
Maish Family Business Scholarship
Established in 2005 by Tom and Judy Maish. Income provides a renewable scholarship
for a student who is from a family that owns a business or wishes to start a family
business, who maintains at least a B average, and who has a record of charitable work
or community involvement.
Angela and Joseph Marrone Scholarship
Established in 1975 through the estate of Angela Marrone. Income provides financial
assistance to a sophomore, junior, or senior with preference for a student whose parents
are deceased.
Matesich Emerging Leaders Scholarship
Established in 2001 by friends, honoring President Sister Mary Andrew Matesich, OP,
Ph.D. ’62 at the time of her retirement from the University. Income provides scholarships
for sophomore, junior, or senior students who possess leadership potential.
John & Eleanor Matesich Endowed Scholarship
Established in 1997 by John Matesich. Income provides renewable scholarships for outstanding
freshmen or transfer students.
Matthew M. Matesich Scholarship
Established in 2002 by Sister Mary Andrew Matesich, OP, Ph.D. ’62, former Ohio Dominican
president, in memory of her father. Income provides scholarships for first generation
new students with financial need and from the 43219 ZIP code.
Margaret Gonda Matesich Mothers’ Scholarship
Established in 1983 by Sister Mary Andrew Matesich, OP, Ph.D. ’62, former Ohio Dominican
president, in memory of her mother. Income provides financial assistance for women
students who are mothers of one or more children who are 18 years of age or younger.
McDowell Scholarship
Established in 1969 by Ohio Dominican University, honoring Sister Margaret Ann McDowell,
a former faculty and dean. Income provides financial assistance to a junior or senior
student based on academic performance, leadership, and cooperative loyalty to the
mission of the University.
Sr. Mary McElroy Scholarship
Established in 1994 by family and friends, in memory of Sister Mary, a former faculty
and staff. Income provides financial assistance to students in unusual circumstances
of financial stress both in starting and continuing their education.
Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1990 by Ohio Dominican University through memorial gifts. Income provides
need-based tuition assistance enabling a student with 88 or more credit hours to complete
the last year of college.
William R. Mnich Scholarship
Established in 1986 by Norma J. Mnich ’53, in memory of her husband, William. Income
provides a renewable scholarship to a freshman interested in majoring in Communications
or a complementary field. The recipient should reflect William’s dedication to hard
work, perseverance, and determination as a road to success.
Mary C. Murphy Endowed Scholarship
Established in 1989 by Michael D. Murphy, former trustee, honoring his wife, Mary
Catherine ’85, ’89. Income provides financial assistance for a non-traditional student
in the human services profession, who has completed at least 24 credit hours at Ohio
Dominican with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Ohio Dominican University Academic Retention Fund
Established in 2014 by Dr. Adolph ’11 and Anne T. Lombardi, LCPC, BCPC ’03. Income
provides financial assistance to students who are in good academic standing and who
contribute positively to the campus community but who face economic hardships that
might prevent them from re-enrolling in or graduating from the University. Awards
are made based on economic need. The fund is designed to retain poor/disadvantaged
students who are at risk of dropping out of college from lack of sufficient financial
resources.
Ohio Dominican University Board of Trustees Endowed Scholarship
Established by the Board of Trustees to provide financial assistance to students from
Columbus, Ohio, with financial need.
Patriots Scholarships
Established in 1995 through grants and gifts from foundations, corporations, and the
community. Income provides scholarships for veterans of the U. S. Armed Forces.
Petrucci-Galloway Family Scholarship
Established in 1999 by Martha Galloway Petrucci ’56. Income provides financial support
to a student born in the United States who is a single mother in serious financial
need, who has been enrolled at the University for at least one academic year, who
has demonstrated her ability as a serious student, and who has the intellectual ability
and drive necessary to complete a four-year degree program.
Phoenix Society Scholarship
Established in 2000 by the Phoenix Society Board. Income provides financial assistance
for a non-traditional student.
Pius XII Scholarship
Established in 1954 by Sister Thomas Albert Corbett, OP, Ph.D. ’35 and John Corbett.
Income provides scholarship support for a sophomore, junior, or senior student majoring
in the field of social science, including History.
PNC Endowed Scholarship at Ohio Dominican University
Established in 1995 by PNC. Provides a renewable scholarship for a freshman student
with financial need majoring in Business or a business-related field, broadly defined
to include Communications, Public Relations, or others.
Ben T. & Nancy Ray Scholarship
Established in 2002 by Ben T., a former ODU Board of Trustee member, and Nancy Ray.
Income provides scholarships for students from southeast Ohio.
Recchie & Darbee Family Scholarship
Established in 2013 by Nancy Recchie ’73, an ODU Board of Trustee member, and Jeff
Darbee. Income supports scholarships, a minimum of $500 each, for students who never
have travelled abroad to participate in an Ohio Dominican study abroad experience.
Reutinger Family Scholarship
Established in 2007 by James A. & Mary Patricia Kramer Mezick ’66, honoring Mary Patricia’s
mother, aunt, and brother. Income provides financial assistance for Education majors
with financial need.
Anna Hayes Ruck Scholarship
Established in 1985 by Paul and Alan Ruck, in memory of Anna ’47, Paul’s wife and
Alan’s mother. Income provides financial assistance for a sophomore, junior, or senior
student who has demonstrated belief in hard work as a path to success and who values
the rewards of a strong liberal arts education.
Grace D. Sackbauer Scholarship
Established in 1986 by Grace Danis Sackbauer ’42. Income provides a renewable scholarship
for a freshman student.
Michelle Sagona Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1993 from the estate of Edna M. Henniger, in memory of Michelle. Income
provides scholarships for continuing students who demonstrate voluntary service to
children or to the elderly.
Ralph Sanese Sr. Scholarship
Established in 1976 by family and friends, in memory of Ralph. Income provides scholarship
support for sophomore, junior, or senior students majoring in Business.
Lois K. Sayre & Gertrude Gallagher Scholarship
Established in 2001 by Lois K. Sayre and Gertrude Gallagher ’47. Income supports financial
assistance for a young female student with financial need.
William & Margaret Schachtele Scholarship
Established in 1986 by John and Rosemary Schachtele Kochensparger ’36, in memory of
Rosemary’s parent. Income provides renewable scholarships for freshman students.
Beth Ruck Staffilino Scholarship
Established in 1984 by Louis Staffilino ’73, family, and friends, in memory of Beth
’74. Income provides scholarship support for a sophomore, junior or senior who manifests
the spirit of Ohio Dominican, demonstrated by active participation in campus activities,
involvement, and sharing with other students.
Michael and Marjorie Corbett Sullivan Scholarship
Established in 2014 by Mike and Margie Sullivan, ODU trustee. Income will provide
scholarship support to assist a graduate of Cristo Rey Columbus High School to attend
Ohio Dominican.
Testaguzza Early Childhood Education Scholarship
Established in 2013 by James and Susan Testaguzza . Income provides scholarship support
for a student (any class) majoring in Early Childhood Education.
Tighe-Magnuson Scholarship
Established in 2008 from the estate of Elizabeth Tighe Magnuson’43. Income provides
financial assistance for a student with financial need from Knox Country.
Everhart W. Turner Sr. Scholarship
Established in 1990 by Ethel Turner ’74, in memory of her husband, Everhart. Income
provides scholarship support for qualified junior or senior students majoring in Math
or Science.
Sr. Suzanne Uhrhane Endowed Scholarship
Established in 1996 by alumni and friends, in memory of Sister Suzanne Uhrhane, OP,
Ph.D. ’37, former University president. Income provides financial assistance to the
children and grandchildren of alumni/ae.
Algirdas A. Vasiliauskas Scholarship
Established in 1991 by Algirdas A. Vasiliauskas, former staff. Income provides financial
assistance to a sophomore, junior, or senior student.
Michael J. Wagenbrenner ’68 and Pauline A. Wagenbrenner’68 Endowed Scholarship Fund
Established in 2015 by Mike and Pauline “Polly” Wagenbrenner. Income provides scholarship
support for students with financial need.
Edward F. Wagner Scholarship
Established in 1993 by Margaret Ellen Wagner Olsen Kohner ’65, in memory of her father,
Edward ’69 (hon). Income supports scholarships for students from poor and disadvantaged
backgrounds.
Margaret List Wagner Scholarship
Established in 1993 by Margaret Ellen Wagner Olsen Kohner ’65, in memory of her mother,
Margaret. Income provides need-based aid to nursing students with an acceptable GPA,
though consideration also will be given to Science majors.
Robert J. Weiler Scholarship
Established in 1993 by Robert J. Weiler. Income provides financial assistance to an
incoming freshman or transfer student from Columbus Public Schools and a minority
or disadvantaged background. The recipient should demonstrate the potential to succeed
in college.
Mildred & Harry Wellnitz Scholarship
Established in 1986 by Evelyn Wellnitz Reeder ’45, Mildred Wellnitz Altman ’56, and
Judith Wellnitz Baltimore ’59, in memory of their parents. Income provides financial
assistance to students who might otherwise be unable to afford a college education
because of family financial status.
The Glenn O. Woodward Endowment Fund
Established in 2018 by Robert Woodward (Friend). Income provides financial assistance
(Scholarship and Awards) for a student in need who demonstrates a heart for people
with moderate to intensive needs; works toward a license in Moderate-Intensive Intervention;
and maintains at least a 3.00 GPA in education courses.
Leo Yassenoff Scholarship
Established in 1976 by the Yassenoff Foundation. Income supports scholarships for
students from the Columbus, Ohio, area with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and with financial
need.
Mary C. Zang Scholarship
Established in 1998 by Mary ’53. Income provides scholarships for students majoring
in education with a focus on secondary education in literature, communications, or
fine arts.
Zonta Club of Columbus Scholarship
Established in 2013 by the Zonta Club of Columbus. Income provides a scholarship for
an adult female student enrolled in Ohio Dominican’s undergraduate program. The student
must have completed at least 12 credit hours (by application deadline) and maintain
a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Endowed Award and Other Special Purpose Funds are listed below in alphabetical order with descriptions of each fund and how it supports our students and faculty here at Ohio Dominican. For information on how to establish an Endowed Scholarship Fund, contact Associate Vice President for Advancement Christie Flood Weiner at (614) 253-3502 or weinerc@ohiodominican.edu.
R.W. Carstens Humanities Endowment
Established in 1986 by Margaret Fielders, former faculty, in honor of her faculty
colleague, Ron Carstens, Ph.D. Income funds an annual award in humanities for program
development, faculty development, or student development.
Caspar Family Development Grant
Established in 2001 by Sister Ruth Caspar, OP, Ph.D. '56, retired faculty. Income
provides financial support for The Dominican Center and to promote the identity and
charism of Ohio Dominican University.
Center for Dominican Studies Endowment
Established in 2002 by the Dominican Sisters of Peace (formerly the Congregation of
the Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs). Income supports the Center for
Dominican Studies at the University to preserve the intellectual and spiritual legacy
of the Dominicans for the University community and future generations through the
development and implementation of programs and services such as courses and classes.
Sr. Maryanna Childs' Writing Award
Established in 1985 by Trudy and Bruce Busby, former faculty. Income provides an award
to a student for an outstanding achievement in writing. The writings must be completed
by a student in an Ohio Dominican course during the academic year and the student
must be enrolled in the course for credit.
David Allen Hamilton Christopher Award
Established in 1952 by Mary Crowe ’34. Income provides an award to a student who demonstrates
a capacity and willingness to lead and to inspire others to follow in the courageous
manifestation of the highest principles of democratic and Christian living.
Faculty Development Grants Fund
Established in 1995 by the Board of Trustees, alumni, and friends. Income supports
faculty development activities.
Sheila Feinknopf Women’s Empowerment Fund
Established in 1999 by Sheila’s family in her memory. Income provides support for
programs and activities to educate and empower women to become advocates for their
own good health through knowledge and action.
Gutmann English Endowment
Established in 1996 by Rosemary Doerr Gutmann '58. Income provides an annual grant
to the English department to use for library or information resources, faculty development,
or a related purpose.
Bishop Herrmann Award
Established in 1983 by the Board of Trustees and friends, honoring Bishop Edward J.
Herrmann at the time of his retirement. Income provides an award to a student who
expresses the ideals of the late Bishop Herrmann: compassion for the poor, concern
for the oppressed, opposition to war and military expansion, desire for ecumenical
cooperation, support of pro-life activities, and the promotion of education.
Reta Clemens Holden Fund
Established in 2013 by Reta Holden '65. Income supports Science faculty professional
development.
Natalie Kompa-Kerri Mollard Public Relations Writing Award
Established in 2006 by Brad Bradford, faculty. Income provides an award to a student
selected by faculty, whose public relations writing skills display accuracy, clarity,
substance, and creativity.
Library Collections Enhancement Fund
Established in 1998 with gifts from faculty and staff as part of the Making A Difference
Endowment Campaign. Income supports the purchase of current journals, books, and reference
materials for the University's Spangler Library.
Joseph A. and Florence W. Lisska Book Award
Established in 1996 by Anthony and Lawrence Lisska, in memory of their parents and
of their family life growing up near the Ohio Dominican campus. Income provides an
annual book award for a student from the near-East side of Columbus and, if possible,
from the St. Thomas the Apostle Parish area.
Judith C. Mitchell Writing Award
Established in 2000 by Judith Mitchell '69. Income provides an award for a student's
writing – fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or prose.
Creating an ODU Endowed Scholarship is an exciting opportunity and we will help you with every step.
Gifts may be made in cash, as well as in other forms such as securities, and pledges may be paid over 3 to 5 years. Future commitments through bequests, trusts, retirement plans and other forms also can be made.
Gift Level | Name of Fund |
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$500,000 | Full-ride Merit or Need Based Endowed Scholarship |
$300,000 | First Generation Student Endowed Scholarship |
$100,000 | Diocesan High School Merit Endowed Scholarship |
$100,000 | Zip Code Need Based Scholarship |
$50,000 | New Major Scholarship |
$25,000 | Named Scholarship |
$25,000 | Named Physician Assistant Fellowship |
$25,000 | Named Book Scholarship |
Creating an ODU Endowed Scholarship is an exciting opportunity and we will help you with every step.
Gifts may be made in cash, as well as in other forms such as securities, and pledges may be paid over 3 to 5 years. Future commitments through bequests, trusts, retirement plans and other forms also can be made.