Scholarships and Awards
For more information on these and other scholarships and awards, visit the Financial Aid website.
History and Government Scholarships
Robert Atkinson Memorial Scholarship
Timothy and Carol Roden established this scholarship in 1988 to assist a full-time juniors majoring in political science, history or music. Recipients must maintain a GPA of 3.25 or above and be involved in ministry and community service. Preference is given to members of Licking County Grace Brethren Church or East Side Grace Brethren Church in Blacklick, Ohio or a child of a current missionary. Students should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if interested in this scholarship. The Director of Finanical Aid selects the receipient.
History and Government Awards
Alumni Honors Scholarship
Established by the Alumni Council and funded by alumni, this endowed fund helps outstanding students continue their education at Cedarville. Each academic department selects one student from their department who is pursuing a bachelor's degree within that academic department and is most deserving of academic recognition. Recipients must have at least one year of study remaining at CU. Recipients of this award are nominated and selected by department faculty; no application is necessary.
Edward Shiraki Memorial Scholarship for Public Service
This annually funded scholarship was established in 2009 by Matthew Shiraki '06 to inspire students to enter the worthy cause of Public Service. Recipients must be junior or senior students, have at least one year remaining in their program, demonstrate financial need, must have a cumulative grade average of 3.3 or above on a 4.0 scale, and must be actively involved in service on and/or off-campus and plan to enter civil/public service. Preference will be given to students pursuing a degree in History and Government. The Director of Financial Aid and Chair of the History and Government Department, in consultation with faculty of the Department of History and Government, will annually select the recipients. Candidates must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if interested in this scholarship.
Jenna Lynn Ellis Award
Established by Jenna Ellis in 2003, this scholarship is awarded to full-time junior or senior students pursuing a career in law and planning to attend law school. Preference is given to students who want to serve in a branch of law relating to victim advocacy or criminal prosecution. Recipients must demonstrate exceptional academic, personal, and spiritual standards. Recipients are nominated and selected by the a committee organized by the Chair of History and Government. Upon nominations, interested parties must complete an essay application explaining their motivation for pursuing a career in law, their definition of justice, and their ethical responsibilities within their expected field of practice.
Stephen M. Harriman Memorial Award
This scholarship was established in 2007 by Earle and Donnabelle Harriman to honor the memory of their beloved, late son, Stephen '73, who was a Social Science major. Recipients must be history or history education majors, have at least one year remaining in their academic program, demonstrate spiritual maturity and leadership qualities, and maintain a 3.3 GPA or above. The faculty of History and Government select the recipients.