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Serving Delaware and Chester Counties

Delaware County Community CollegeEducational Foundation's primary mission isto support students. The Foundation'scommitment to student success is evidentfrom the many scholarships and awardsdescribed in these pages. Eligibility criteriaare established by the donors themselves.While academic merit and financial need arethe most common criteria, other factorsfrequently considered are academic major,geographical location or specialcircumstances, such as “mature women” or“part-time students.” All students areencouraged to review eligibility requirementsand to apply as directed. The Foundation also provides awards for

faculty, alumni, students and staff membersbased on teaching performance, professionalaccomplishments, academic achievementsand other measures.

Delaware County Community CollegeSCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS PROMOTE STUDENT SUCCESS

DCCC is the center of educational opportunity in Delaware and ChesterCounties. Students find success through associate degree and certificate programs,a clear-cut course to a bachelor's degree, career advancement opportunities orpersonal fulfillment. With locations throughout Delaware and Chester Counties,the College serves more than 28,000 students annually.

Paul and Andrea DeBotton (center)award Barclay Square and Park LaneApartments Scholarships to (fromleft) Carol Barnaby, Amber Hayward,Anini Frimpong, and Christa Kwaw-Yankson, all of whom reside in Upper Darby.

Matthew Mayberry (right) of Oxford receivedthe Bob Luksa Memorial EngineeringScholarship from Charles Stevenson,

Foundation Board Member and Fleet Manager,Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. The award was created

in memory of a former president of the company.

Susan Haindl (right), College alumna,presents the Marie T. Haindl Memorial

Scholarship to Nosha Spence of Lansdowne, which was created

in honor of Haindl’s mother for communication majors.

Mary Le Fever presents Troy Quaile of West Chester, the Harry L. Le FeverScholarship for students majoring ineducation or health care, which she created in memory of her husband, a faculty member at the College.

Charles Carroll (center) of LincolnUniversity, PA, a manufacturing major,is congratulated by Susan Watras andBrian Fabian of Pennsylvania MachineWorks, Inc. on receiving a scholarshipfrom the company.

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ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP DONOR ELIGIBILITY AWARD HOW TO APPLY

ScholarshipsACCA Endowed Scholarship Air Conditioning Contractors

of America, Region II, Inc.• Second-year or above students in HVAC Approx.

$400Selection is made by Dean,Workforce Development andCommuity Education.

Act 101 Scholarship Katherine Ricker • One or more Act 101 students whocomplete summer program

$1,000 each Act 101 Directorselects student(s).

John Russell Agar Nursing Scholarship

Carol A. Agar Funk, RNDr. John R. Agar, Jr.Beatrice A. Agar, RD, CMA

• First-year Nursing majors at Marple campus

• Financial Need• Students must be at least 25 years of age at start of classes

• Scholarship is renewable if need andacademic progress is demonstrated

$500 Selection is made by Nursing Dean and Faculty in conjunction with donor.

Marjorie Ailes MemorialEndowed Scholarship

Anonymous • Students majoring in programs in divisionof Communications, Arts and Humanities

• Students must have documented financial need

Amount to bedetermined

Selection by Faculty.

Allied Health, EmergencyServices and NursingScholarship

Dean and faculty in Allied Health, Emergency Services and Nursing

• Continuing student• 3.2 GPA or higher• Financial need


Selection by Faculty.

Alpha Delta KappaScholarship

Alpha Delta Kappa PAUpsilon Chapter

• Education majors $500 Visit delaGATE orwww.dccc.edu/scholarships.

American Association of University WomenScholarship

AAUW (Eastern Delaware County Branch)

• Full-time DCCC students• Non-traditional female students• Education majors• Financial need

$400 Visit delaGATE orwww.dccc.edu/scholarships.

American Association of University WomenScholarship

AAUW (Valley Forge Branch)

• Non-traditional female students $2,000 Visit delaGATE orwww.dccc.edu/scholarships

American FoodserviceCorporation EndowedScholarship

American FoodserviceCorporation

• Full-time DCCC students• Chester County residents• Business majors• Second-year students• Financial need

Approx.$1,500

Visit delaGATE orwww.dccc.edu/scholarships

Thomas J. AndersonEndowed Scholarship

Thomas J. Anderson • Natural Science Major• Interest in the environment• Financial need


Visit delaGATE orwww.dccc.edu/scholarships.

David J. AndrienMemorial Scholarship

Friends and family of David J. Andrien

• Incoming DCCC students• Technology majors• U.S. Citizen• GPA of 3.0 or above

Approx. $120 Visit delaGATE orwww.dccc.edu/scholarships.

Benita E. Bagby Schoarship Benita E. Bagby • Full-time DCCC students• Financial need• Intend to transfer to a four-year institution• Completed 24 credits• GPA of 2.0 or above



David Baldwin MemorialEndowed Scholarship

Boyd F. Baldwin • Full-time DCCC students• Hotel and Restaurant Management majors• Students in good standing• Financial need

Approx. $250

Visit delaGATE orwww.dccc.edu/scholarships.Process involves Hotel andRestaurant Managementprogram coordinator.

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OpportunityAnyone may establish a scholarship or award orcontribute to an existing fund by making a gift to the Educational Foundation. Gifts of all amounts arewelcome. Newly established scholarships and awardsmay be named for the donor, such as a corporation or individual, or in memory of or in honor of a loved one. All contributions are placed into restricted accounts

and used exclusively for the designated scholarship or award. Scholarships are credited to the recipients'accounts for tuition or books. Awards are presented at various times, as dictated by the nature of the award.

ESTABLISH A SCHOLARSHIP OR AN AWARD

Paves The Road

Samantha Andricola (center) is congratulated on receiving the Sweet Future Scholarshipby College alumni donors (from left), Gloria Vincent, Edward Betts, Linda Fox and Harold Townsend.

Pam Mariani (left), FoundationBoard Member and GeneralManager, Edgmont CountryClub, congratulates Lisa Bertoneon receiving the Phil- HannaMemorial Scholarship sheestablished in tribute to hermother and birth mother.

Jeremy Way (center) of Thorndale received the inaugural Timothy FinianHickey Memorial Scholarship, which was created by Mary and Matthew Hickey to honor their son’smemory for students interested in the environment.

Margie and Nick Finio (right) of J. R. Finio & Sons, present the J. R. Finio & Sons Endowed Scholarship to Michael Katz of Havertown for students majoring in graphic design.

Susan Elder, Director of Developmentfor the March of Dimes, PennsylvaniaChapter, Southeast Division (center),presents scholarships for students in health-related majors to (from left)Whitney Henry of Yeadon, TheresaParsons of Media, Cara Young fromElverson, and Abigail Gritti ofNewtown Square.

To establish a scholarship or an award, please contact:Delaware County CommunityCollege Educational Foundation, 901 S. Media Line Road, Media, PA 19063-1094, call 610-359-5131 or email [email protected].

Cynthia Aigeltinger, FoundationBoard Member and ManagingHuman Resources Business Partnerat SAP America, Inc., presents theSAP Endowed Scholarship toWalter Lawrence of West Chester.The scholarships are for businessor computer –based majors.

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Barclay Square/Park LaneApartments Scholarship

Apartment Management • Tenant of apartment in good standing• 2.5 GPA or higher• Financial need

$5,000 to multiplestudents

Contact Foundation office.

Marc A. Bender EndowedScholarship

Friends and family of Marc A. Bender

• Full-time continuing DCCC students• Overcome hardships to attain education• Financial need

Approx. $600


Beneficial Bank Scholarship

Beneficial Bank • Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics majors



Big Poppa’s Helping HandScholarship

Dylan Atkins • Single parent enrolled in high demand field

• 2.8 GPA or better• Financial need

Full tuition Visit delaGATE orwww.dccc.edu/scholarships.

Bishop Dillon Stearly Nursing Scholarship

Linda Bishop,Pat Dillon and Jay Stearly

• Non-traditional nursing students• Part-time Chester County students in second year

• 2.5 GPA or better• Faculty recommendation

$600 Selection made by Nursing Faculty

Boeing Scholarship Program The Boeing Company • Full-time DCCC students• Engineering majors



Born Choosers Scholarship Dr. Thomas L. Hench • Full-time DCCC students• Chester High School graduate• Satisfactory academic achievement

$2,000 Visit delaGATE orwww.dccc.edu/scholarships.

Bridge of Hope Scholarship Chester County Students • Students from Chester County• Female Coatesville residents


Thewinco Leela CaesarMemorial Scholarship

Family and friends ofThewinco Caesar

• Student with positive attitude• Student who exhibits compassion for others

• Community/campus involvement thatdemonstrates service to others

• Student essay must address above criteria


Contact Foundation office.

Denis A. Cannon Scholarship Cannon Properties, Inc. • Students from Ridley School District,otherwise Interboro School District

• Financial need• Non-renewable

15 creditsper semester


Cannon Self-StorageScholarship

Cannon Self-Storage • Full-time students from Exton Center• 2.8 GPA or better• Financial need• Non-renewable

Two awards of $1,000each


Dr. John T. Carroll MemorialEndowed Scholarship

Established in memory of Dr. John T. Carroll, formerDean of Business and PublicService and a Marine Officer

• Full-time DCCC students• Veteran or dependent of veteran• Completed 24 credits• Financial need• GPA 3.0 or above

Approx. $110


Chester Pike Rotary ClubEndowed Scholarship

Rotary Club of Chester Pike • High school seniors from Ridley, SoutheastDelco or Interboro school districts

• Academic achievement, service to the school and community and good citizenship


Jonathan C. Coia MemorialScholarship

Family of Jonathan C. Coia • Graduates of Haverford High School• Financial need



Donors can establish a scholarship or award thatwill exist in perpetuity with a minimumcontribution of $10,000. The interest generated onthe principal of the fund is awarded annually. Theoriginal gift is preserved for future generations.Endowed scholarships and awards are a vital part ofthe College's endowment which is managed byprofessional portfolio managers with oversight bythe Foundation's Finance Committee.

ENDOWING A SCHOLARSHIP OR AWARD

Perpetuate Student Success

Representatives from The Boeing Company (from left), Tony Caruso,Phillip Iannuzzi, (from right) and Gary Ezekian present scholarships to Michael Chladek (second from left) of Media, John Donlan ofBrookhaven, Stephanie Edwards of Paoli, Brandon Gallagher of Drexel Hill, and Jeffery Payne of Malvern. The awards were given to engineering majors.

Al Frattarola (far left), Directorof Global Engineering andTechnology, Southco, Inc.,presents Southco scholarshipsfor students in electronics and mechanical technologies(from left), Kimberly Presnellof Ardmore, Kenneth Farrell,Sr. of Havertown, StevenRickards of Coatesville, andChhay Ching of Broomall.

Sloan Walker (right),Executive Director,Morgan Stanley, andFoundation BoardMember, congratulatesNick Jackson of DrexelHill on receiving the Sam Walker Scholarshipnamed for his father for students interested in the environment.

Grace Kavjian (center) presented scholarships to nursing students Kristen Brenner (left) of Prospect Parkand Michelle Poole of West Chester. Kavjian created theEdward M. Kavjian, M.D. Scholarship for students in health majors in honor of her husband.

Samantha Johnston-Twining and her mother (right, foreground) meet theMcCann Family who support the Meghan E. Smith Scholarship (fromleft), James McCann, Trustee Emeritus, Judy Gentile, family friend,Colleen and Tom DeJohn, Tara and Tom Smith, and Bill Donovan, familyfriend. Meghan Smith is in the foreground (left).

To establish an endowed scholarship, please contact: Delaware County Community College Educational Foundation, 901 S. Media Line Road,Media, PA 19063-1094, call 610-359-5131 or email [email protected].

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Kevin T. Coleman MemorialEndowed Scholarship

Friends and family of Kevin Coleman

• Delaware County High School seniors whomay have experienced various challenges toacademic success

• Renewable in the second year if recipient isachieving academic success at DCCC

Approx.$2,000


Compass Group/CanteenDining Scholarship

Compass Group Unrestricted $5,000 tomultiplestudents


Connect to the FutureScholarship

Anonymous • Biology or Science for Health Professionsmajors

• Intent to transfer to four-year institution• Financial need• Merit-based

Three awardsof $600 each


Madalene Hayes ConnerScholarship

Chester County CommunityFoundation

• The Chester County Hospital Nursingstudents

$1,000 Selection made by NursingFaculty.

Charles W. Crist MemorialEndowed Scholarship

The Press Club Serving thePhiladelphia Suburbs

• Continuing DCCC students• Delaware County residents• Communications majors• Financial need

Approx.$500


Anthony D'Angelo BusinessSociety Scholarship

Faculty and friends ofBusiness and ComputerInformation SystemsDepartment

• Full or part-time DCCC students• Business and/or Computer InformationSystems majors

• Completed 24 credits at DCCC• GPA 3.2 or above• Member in good standing of DCCCBusiness Society

• Active participation in Business Societymeetings, presentations and/or projects

Two awards of $250 each

Contact Division of Businessand Computer InformationSystems (DCCC BusinessSociety).

Deans’ Scholarship Dr. Virginia Carter • Non-traditional students • GPA 2.5 or better• Completed 15 or more credits• Financial need

Two awards of $500 each

Selection is made by Enrollment Management and Deans

Richard D. DeCosmoPresidential Scholarship

Dick & Arlene DeCosmo,Board members, friends and DCCC staff

• Full-time DCCC students (one incoming and one continuing)

• Academic achievement• Freshmen recipients are eligible for consideration for the award for a second year

Two awards of $1,250 each

Visit delaGATE orwww.dccc.edu/scholarships.Process involves DCCC Educational Foundation and Executive Director.

DCCC Alumni LegacyScholarship

Alumni through annual fund

• Children of DCCC alumni• Continuing DCCC students in good standing

Approx.$2,000


DCCC Educational Foundation Scholarship

DCCC Educational Foundation

• Unrestricted Approx.$3,000 to multiple students


DCCC Educational Foundation Scholarship

Anonymous • Single mother improving her life • Financial need


DCCC Memorial Scholarships

Friends of DCCC in memoryof loved ones

• Full-time students• Financial need

Two awards of approx.$500 each


DCCC Phantom PrideScholarship

DCCC Educational Foundation

• Students who embody DCCC values $250 to fivestudents

Apply through Office of FirstYear Experience – StudentRecognition Committee.


Students are encouraged to apply for the scholarships set forth in this brochure. To apply, refer to the eligibility criteriaand application instructions. The application cycle begins in February and ends in April. Information about theapplication cycle is on the College website (www.dccc.edu)for new students and in the student portal delaGATE forcurrent students. Scholarships are awarded in late spring and early summer. Students are notified in writing if selectedand the awards are credited to their accounts prior to the start of fall semester, unless otherwise noted.

Students applying for scholarships must file the FAFSA(Free Application for Federal Student Aid) availableonline at www.dccc.edu, in the Financial Aid officeand in area libraries.

APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP BY

Putting Your Best Foot Forward

Jazmine Pope of Yeadon receives a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol in her honor from Florence Pahides on behalf of the Pahides family (from left) Brandon Howell,Stephen Pahides and Catherine Pahides. Pope also received the Steve P. PahidesEndowed Business Scholarship for business majors. Pahides served on the FoundationBoard of Directors prior to his death.

Dr. John Agar, Jr. and wife Beatrice present the John Russell Agar Nursing Scholarship to Lisa Osborne (center) of Havertown.Agar is Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics at the College. The scholarship was named as a tribute to his father.

Dr. Richard D. DeCosmo, President Emeritus of Delaware CountyCommunity College, and wife Dr. Arlene DeCosmo, congratulateNabil El Khalidy (second from right) of Brookhaven and MarkBosshardt of Woodlyn on receiving the Richard D. DeCosmoPresidential Scholarship.

Dr. Louis Beccaria (right), President and CEO of PhoenixvilleCommunity Health Foundation, congratulates Michael Holmes of Kimberton, Margaret Gmuca (left) and Ashley Williams onreceiving scholarships from the Phoenixville Community HealthFoundation. The awards are restricted to health-related majorsand public safety majors who reside in Phoenixville.

Kathleen Breslin(center),Executive Director of the

Delaware County CommunityCollege Educational Foundation,congratulates Margaret Gmuca

(left) of Phoenixville andCharlotte Nolan of Downingtownon receiving the John Lazarich

Foundation Scholarship fornursing majors.

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DCCC Psychology FacultyScholarship

Matthew J. DiCintio Beiye Gu, Marc D. Henley Theodore C. Lewandowski Kristen D. Doran

• Psychology majors• GPA 3.0 or above• Students must have taken or are registeredfor 200 level psychology courses

Approx. $750

Selection is made by Enrollment Management in conjunction with donors.

DCCC Student GovernmentAssociation Scholarship

Established in honor of Jim Corrigan, a former student and officer of SGA

• DCCC students who have excelled in student life and community as well as in academics

Three awardsof approx.$1,000 each

Visit delaGATE orwww.dccc.edu/scholarships.Selection process involvesCampus Life office.

DCCC Support StaffScholarship

DCCC Support StaffFundraiser

• Unrestricted TBD Visit delaGATE orwww.dccc.edu/scholarships.

Delaware County Sheriff'sScholarship

Delaware County Sheriff’sReserve Unit

• Emergency Mgmt. Planning majors• Priority given to women, minority students, and veterans



Delco Business andProfessional Women's ClubScholarship

Delco Business andProfessional Women's Club

• New Choices students Approx. $500

Selection made by New Choices office.

Delco County TavernAssociation EndowedScholarship

Delaware County TavernAssociation

• Students who have completed one semesterof study in Hotel and RestaurantManagement

• Academic achievement• Financial need

Approx. $500


Maryann DiGiandomenicoMemorial Scholarship Fund

Family and friends ofMaryann DiGiandomenico

• Students with disabilities $225 Selection is made by the Director of Disability Services.

Dollars for ScholarsScholarship

Bookstore patrons • Unrestricted Amount to bedetermined


Donnelly-Barnes Scholarship Lisa Barnes and Peter Schuyler

• Students suffering from compromisingillness or in extreme financial need


The Dream Today Scholarship Jose Francisco Mazenett,Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Spanish and French

• Priority to first-generation college studentsor children of immigrants who do not qualify for financial aid


Drexelbrook CommunityScholarship

Drexelbrook Associates • Drexel Hill residents• GPA 3.0 or above

Approx.$1,200


Eganey Kauffman MemorialScholarship

Peggy E. Kauffman • Continuing DCCC students• Early Childhood majors• GPA 3.0 or above• Financial need

Approx. $150


Eisenman-SebastianScholarship

Lesley Eisenman • Students interested in the environmentand/or recycling


Ellucian Scholarship Ellucian • Computer Informations Systems majors $4,000 tomultiplestudents


EPWPCOA WastewaterProgram Scholarship

Eastern PA Water PollutionControl OperatorsAssociation

• Wastewater Program majors• Second semester students• Financial need

$1,500 forone or morestudents

Contact Foundation office

Matt Evoli Scholarship Brenda Lewis • Municipal Police Academy majors• Chester County residents• Engaged in community service

Two $1,000awards springand fall

Selection is made by donor


The Foundation’s annual dinner honors the more than 100 scholarship donors and 200 student recipients. Donors are recognized for their generosity and students for theiraccomplishments. The keynote address was delivered by alumna, Denise

Romanelli, who also received the Wong Moss OutstandingAlumni Award from John Moss. Aside from honoring alumniwho are accomplished in their careers, the award focuses oncommunity service. Romanelli’s influence at Sun East FederalCredit Union helped to transform the culture at the company to one of service and earned her the 2004 Year Pinnacle Award.Her message to the audience at the dinner offeredencouragement and inspiration, particularly to students.

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Denise Romanelli '94, keynote speaker and Director,Employee Development and Community Relations, SunEast Federal Credit Union, was also the recipient of theWong Moss Outstanding Alumni Award, which waspresented by John Moss, co-founder of the award withhis mother, former Trustee Barbara Wong Moss.

Dr. Jerry Parker,College President,

addresses the guests at the dinner.

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Kenneth E. Farrell, Sr., recipient of aSouthco Scholarship, was one of threestudent speakers who thanked theaudience of donors for their support onbehalf of his fellow students.

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J. R. Finio & Sons EndowedScholarship

J. R. Finio & Sons, Inc. • Current, full-time student who intends to transfer to four-year institution in the future

• U.S. citizen• Graphic Design majors• GPA 3.0 or above

$500 Visit delaGATE orwww.dccc.edu/scholarships.Selection process will involveGraphic Design programcoordinator.

Dolores Finnigan MemorialScholarship

Family and friends ofDolores Finnigan

• Mature woman whose goal is to attain a college degree


Flora Music Scholarship Anonymous • DCCC students in music program• Financial need• Students in good standing

$100 in both falland spring

No application required. Student selected by Music Faculty.

Teresa K. Freda EndowedScholarship

Donald Freda establishedscholarship in honor of his wife, Teresa, upon graduation from DCCC

• Full-time continuing DCCC students• Single mother• Delaware County residents• Financial need

Approx.$1,000


General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Delaware County

General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Delaware County

• Female Nursing students• Second-year students• Delaware County residents• Community service oriented


D. Barry Gibbons Scholarship Friends and family of D. Barry Gibbons, Esq.

• Full-time incoming DCCC students• Academic achievement and motivation


John and Loretta GlavinFamily Scholarship

John and Loretta Glavin and family

• Accounting or Engineering majors• Completed 15 or more credits


Glen Riddle Rotary ClubScholarship

Glen Riddle Rotary Club • Student from Rose Tree Media School District

$750 plus match from DCCCEducationalFoundation

Selection made by Rotary Club.

The Gureghian FamilyScholarship

Vahan Gureghian and family

• Residents of Chester and Upper Darby Approx.$7,500 to multiplestudents

Selection made by donor.

Marie T. Haindl MemorialScholarship

Susan F. Haindl • Communications Arts majors $1,000 Visit delaGATE orwww.dccc.edu/scholarships.

George and Anna HallMemorial Scholarship

Dorothy A. Russo • Must have taken three developmental/ESL/ transitional classes

• Financial need

$1,000 Selection made byMathematics Faculty.

Harrah's Scholarship Harrah's Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack

• Full-time students• Chester residents

TBD Contact United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Timothy Finian HickeyMemorial EndowedScholarship

Mary and Matt Hickeyand family

• Male students interested in the environment• GPA 2.5 or better• Financial need


Independence Blue CrossNurse Scholars Program

Independence Blue Cross • Nursing majors Approx.$15,000

Selected by Nursing Facultyand Financial Aid office.

Independence FoundationEndowed Nursing Stipend Fund

Independence Foundation • Second-year Nursing students• Academic achievement• Financial need

Approx.$10,000awarded tomultiple students

Selection made by Nursing Faculty.


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Henry J. Jackson MemorialScholarship

Friends, colleagues and family of Henry J. Jackson

• Human Resource Management Program majors

Approx. $250


Frank and Mary JelinekEndowed Scholarship

Mary L. Jelinek and Barbara Jelinek Thayer

• Penncrest High School graduate majoring in Communications Arts


Professor Michael R.Johnson Business InternshipScholarship

Family and friends of Michael Johnson

• Business majors• Completed 21 credits (9 Business) at DCCC• GPA 3.0 or better

Approx.$300

Selection is made by StudentEmployment and Co-op office and Business InternshipAdvisors

Edward M. Kavjian, M.D.Scholarship

Grace Kavjian • Health-related majors• Financial need

$1,000 to $2,000 per student up to $6,000


Amber Smitham KnoxScholarship

Class of 1961 of Chester High School

• Business or Accounting majors• Financial need • Merit-based

$1,000 Selection is made byFoundation office and donors

Kreitzberg Family Endowed Scholarship

Kreitzberg family • Non-traditional full or part-time studentslooking to improve career opportunities

• Financial need

Approx. $500


Ourania KontopoulosMemorial EndowedScholarship for Students of Greek Heritage

Dr. Kyriakos M. Kontopoulos • Academic merit• Financial need


Ourania KontopoulosMemorial EndowedScholarship for International Students

Dr. Kyriakos M. Kontopoulos • Academic merit• Financial need


Kuehner-Oyler EndowedNursing Scholarship

Nursing Faculty, Lana M. deRuyter, Ph.D. and Melanie O. Leroy,Ph.D.,CRNP, in honor of their mothers

• Successful completion of Nursing 110 and 111

• GPA of 3.0 or above• Letter of recommendation from clinical instructor

$500 Selection is made by NursingFaculty.

John Lazarich FoundationScholarship

John Lazarich Foundation • DCCC Nursing students• Downingtown & Phoenixville residents• Academic achievement• Financial need

$20,000 tofour or morestudents

Selection made by JohnLazarich Foundation.

Harry L. Le FeverScholarship

Family and friends of Harry L. Le Fever

• Financial need• Professional goal in Health Care or Education• Academic merit

Approx.$500


Connie Lippard MemorialScholarship

Kathy Lingo and family • Nursing majors• Non-traditional students• GPA 3.0 or better• Financial need• Non-renewable


The Bob Luksa MemorialEngineering Scholarship

Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. • Full-time DCCC students• Engineering technology majors


Brian J. Maguire MemorialScholarship

The Maguire Family • Student in Vocational Majors or Certificate Programs

• Student who has overcome hardships• Financial need

$1,000 to $2,000annually



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Ellen and Paul MakowskiScholarship

Anthony J. Makowski • DCCC students intending to pursue four-year degree in education

• Academic achievement• Financial need

$250 Selection is made by donor in conjunction with DCCCFaculty.

The Malvern SchoolScholarship

The Malvern School • Early Childhood Education major• Second year student• Intention to transfer for four-year degree• GPA 3.5 or better• Faculty recommendation• Financial need

$2,000 forbooks, tuitionor child care


March of Dimes Scholarship March of Dimes, Pennsylvania Chapter,Southeast Division

• Health related majors• Preference for Delaware County residents

Multipleawards of$1,000


Masterson FamilyScholarship

Masterson Family • Continuing part-time DCCC students over the age of 25

• Financial need• GPA 3.0 or above• Sponsoring school district residents


Carolyn M. McKinleyScholarship Fund

Estate of John DiGaetano,friends and colleagues

• Students in Division of Mathematics,Science, and Engineering

• Full-time DCCC students

Approx. $3,500 to two students


Thomas P. McNicholasScholarship

Friends and colleagues ofThomas P. McNicholas

• Academic achievement $150 Visit delaGATE orwww.dccc.edu/scholarships.

Monarch StaffingScholarship

Laura M. Kasper • Human Resource Major $500 Visit delaGATE orwww.dccc.edu/scholarships.

Michael and TeresaMorochko EndowedScholarship

Established by Dr. Rosemarie Morochko,former DCCC counselor, in honor of her parents

• Current DCCC students who have completedat least 24 credit hours and intends totransfer to a four-year institution

• Liberal Arts majors• GPA 3.5 or above• Traditional-age students preferred

Approx.$600


Murphey Family MemorialEndowed Scholarship

Established by Estate of Elsie Wilson in memory of her late aunt and uncle

• Awarded to DCCC students graduating with a degree and planning to transfer to a four-year institution

• Students must have filed both a DCCC graduation application and a transferadmission application

Approx.$1,000


New Choices GraduateScholarship

Women’s IndependenceScholarship Program

• Financial need $1,000 Selection made by NewChoices Director

Newby-Pretlow FamilyScholarship

Benita Bagby • Student in GED or New choices Programs• Theater, Business or Engineering major• Student in non-sponsoring district• 2.5 GPA or higher



Nazira Simone ObeidScholarship

Rose Obeid, Dr. James Brown and family

• ESL student who has excelled in ESL courses and will continue studies at DCCC

• Student must have overcome challenges to achieve success


Office Depot Scholarship Office Depot • Unrestricted $7,000 to multiplestudents


Steve P. Pahides EndowedBusiness Scholarship

Friends and family of Steve P. Pahides

• Business majors• Community involvement• Non-traditional students

Approx.$1,800to one or morestudents



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Jenny Ann Parton MemorialScholarship

Carol Ann Parton and Richard T. Parton

• Graduate of Garnet Valley High School TBD, TextbookStipend

Selection is made by thedonors.

Pennsylvania Machine WorksManufacturing Scholarship

Pennsylvania Machine Works, Inc.

• Students in engineering or machine tool technology


Priscilla Fox PfizenmayerCommunications ArtsEndowed Scholarship

Established by Priscilla Fox Pfizenmayer, a DCCC alumna

• Continuing DCCC students• Communications Arts majors• Completed 30 credit hours• GPA 3.0 or above• Financial need

Approx. $750

Contact Foundation Office.

Phi Theta KappaUndergraduate EndowedScholarship

Alpha Tau Epsilon, DCCC's chapter of PTK, the honor society for two-year colleges

• Continuing DCCC students • Members in good standing of Alpha Tau Epsilon (dues current)

• Active participation in service projects

Approx. $700

Application available from PTK office or Facultyadvisors; brief essay on rolePTK involvement has played in your college education.

Phil-Hanna MemorialEndowed Scholarship

Phyllis Ann Mariani • Non-traditional female students studyingnursing or respiratory therapy


Phoenixville SponsoredStudents Scholarship

Phoenixville Community Health Foundation

• Residents of Phoenixville• Full or part-time students enrolled at anyDCCC location

• Health or Public Safety majors• Financial need is considered

Half of tuition

Visit delaGATE orwww.dccc.edu/scholarships.Selection made on a first-come basis.

Ellen Ann RobertsScholarship

Chester County Federation ofWomen's Republican Clubsand friends and colleagues of Ellen Ann Roberts

• Full-time DCCC students• Graduate of Downingtown High Schools• Registered Republican Voter (or parents)

Approx.$650

Selection made in conjunction with Counselors ofDowningtown High Schools.

James F. and Sadie RooneyScholarship

Kathleen R. Silage • Nursing majors at Marple Campus• Continuing students• May be awarded to one or more students

$800 Selection made by donor.

Dr. Jane RothrockScholarship

Friends and family of Dr. Rothrock

• RN students in BSN program Amount to bedetermined


Dennis Ryan – Paul MottaEndowed Scholarship

Frederick A. and Brenda B.Felter

• Student on baseball team• Financial need

Approx.$500 annually

Selection is made by Director of Athletics.

SAP Endowed Scholarship for Business and Technology

SAP America, Inc. • Business/Technology majors Approx. $1,500


Louis W. Scott III Memorial Scholarship

Friends and family of Lou Scott and Lou Scott Golf Classic

• Full-time DCCC students• Graduates of Penncrest High School and other area high schools

Multipleawards ofapprox.$1,000 each


Shames Reading Scholarship

Dianne Shames and family

• Continuing DCCC students• Students who demonstrate a passion for reading

$500 Selection is made by Reading Faculty.

Labron K. Shuman MostImproved Scholarship

Family and friends of Labe Shuman

• Full-time students majoring in Business/CIS• Continuing students• Residents of sponsoring district• Most improved GPA from first to second semester

• Participant in Student Success or First Year Experiences Program

$500 Selection is made by Office of First Year Experience.

Meghan E. Smith Scholarship andDiscretionary Fund

James J. McCann and family • Students with documented disabilities• Financial need

Approx.$2,500

Selection is made by theDirector of Disability Servicesand Enrollment Management.


Social Work FacultyScholarship

Kathy and Jack Schank • Social work majors• Second-year students• GPA 3.0 or better


Southco Scholarship Southco, Inc. • Students in STEM majors $5,000 tomultiplestudents


Spelina-McAfee MemorialScholarship

Jill Spelina • Must have taken three developmental/ESL/ t ransitional classes

• Financial need

$1,000 Selection made by DCCCFaculty committee.

Sunoco Scholarship Sunoco, Inc. • Science, Technology, Engineering orMathematics majors

$5,000 tomultiplestudents


Charles Sweeney MemorialEndowed Scholarship

Friends and family of Charles Sweeney

• Non-traditional students• Preference for students changing career• GED students preferred


Sweet Future Scholarship DCCC alumni – Ed Betts,Linda Fox, Maura Ellliot, Harold Townsend, Gloria Vincent

• Communications, Arts and Humanities majors

• Non-sponsoring district• GPA 3.0 or above


Robert Wetherill TrainerScholarship Fund

Mary W. Trainer Trust • Chester High School graduate Amount to bedetermined


Ann Marie Vitale MemorialScholarship

Friends and family of Ann Marie Vitale

• Nursing majors Approx.$1,000


Sam Walker Scholarship Sloan Walker • Interest in environment• Automotive Technology majors• Essay required by donor

$2,000 Contact Foundation office.

Phyllis Wexler MemorialEndowed Scholarship

Friends and colleagues ofPhyllis Wexler

• Awarded to most improved developmentallevel student who has completed 9 credits

Approx. $650

Selection made by Faculty.

Wong Moss Scholarship Estate of Barbara Wong Moss

• Full-time DCCC students• Academic achievement• Community service• Students must reside in a sponsoring school district

Approx.$5,000 to multiplestudents


Wyman's Well Scholarship Bruce and Dorothy Wyman • Continuing students• Behavioral Science majors



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Carl Needles, Market Director, BeneficialBank, and Delaware County CommunityCollege Educational Foundation BoardMember, congratulates Winfield Mancer of Essington. The scholarship supportsstudents in STEM majors.

Curtis and Mary Coia congratulate Henry Hou (left) on receiving the Jonathan C. Coia Memorial Scholarship, which they established in memory of their son for graduates of Haverford High School.

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Majorie Ailes Memorial Endowed Fund for Elderweek Programs

Anonymous • Concert series sponsorship• Student stipends

TBD Managed by Community Education.

Karen L. Berlant Journalism Award

Friends and family of Karen L. Berlant

• Communications majors or enrolled in Journalism

Approx. $250

Selection made byCommunications, Art, and Humanities Department.

Jim Binns Police Academy Award

James J. Binns • Highest Academic Ranking for Calendar Year

TBD Selection made through Municipal Police Academy

Honorable Harry J. BradleyAward

Anonymous and Mrs. Harry J. Bradley

• Excellence and accomplishment in paralegal studies

Plaque Selection made by ParalegalStudies Coordinator.

DCCC Mini-Grant Program for Faculty

DCCC Educational Foundation • Faculty must apply through annualcompetitive grant process

$5,000 available

Selection made through Center for Excellence in Teachingand Learning.

DCCC Part-time FacultyAward Program

DCCC Educational Foundation • DCCC part-time Faculty $3,000 available

Selection made through Provost's office.

DCCC Memory Fund DCCC Campus Community • DCCC students in emergency situations

Various Selection made primarily throughCareer and Counseling Center.

Dreamkeepers Grant Scholarship America, alumni, friends, DCCC facultyand staff

• Unforeseen financial emergencyfor students

$1,500 maximumper student

Contact Career and CounselingCenter.

Edith Garlow MemorialPoetry Awards

Trust under the Will of Edith Garlow

• Students currently enrolled at high schools, colleges or universities in Delaware and Chester Counties

• Submission of poem

Prizes rangingfrom $100 to $1,500

Contact Gina Gennari, Department of Communications,Arts and Humanities for guidelines.

The Foundation recognizes the outstanding performance of faculty, staff, students and alumni. Part-time faculty members with superior teaching skills receive Excellence inTeaching Awards. Competitive mini-grants, administered throughthe Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, are awarded to faculty and staff members who develop innovative programs to improve student success. Students are honored for excelling in specific courses of study. Through the Dreamkeepers program,the Foundation assists students with emergency needs.

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AwardsProgram

A Foundation mini-grant was awarded to Dr. Fiona Gieser (third from right) for student research project on the dangers of nicotine and second hand smoke. Presenting the award are Provost Dr. Ginny Carter, President Dr. Jerry Parker, Dr. Diane Piccani, Director of the Center to Promote Excellencein Teaching and Learning, Kathleen Breslin, Executive Director ofthe Foundation, and Foundation Board Member Robert Madonna.

Trustee Board Chair Neilda Mott (left) presents the Gould Award for Teaching Excellence to Kathleen M. Schank, Assistant Professor, Social Work,at the 2014 Commencement ceremony.

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The Gould Award forExcellence in Teaching

Friends and family of Jerry Gould, former DCCC Trustee

• Full-time Faculty who embodies thespirit and philosophy of the College

• Demonstrate excellence in theclassroom and impact on students

$1,500 Nominations made by students, faculty and staff.Selection made by Facultycommittee.

Marian Heisler Award Memorial gifts in memory of Dr. Heisler, a DCCC Faculty member

• DCCC Nursing students• Academic achievement• Excellent clinical ability

Approx.$225


Patricia Holsten Award Society for the Advancement of Women in Law Enforcement

• TBD by Society TBD Selection made through Muncipal Police Academy

The Lindback Award forDistinguished Teaching

Christian R. and Mary F.Lindback Foundation

• Commitment to intellectual and social development of students

• Intellectually challenging, stimulating,and accessible approach to teaching

• Full-time tenured Faculty

$4,000 Selection made by a committee of Deans and the Provost.

Eugene J. Maniscalco, R.A.Architectural Award

Friends and family of Eugene J. Maniscalco

• Students in Architectural TechnologyProgram who demonstrate commitment and perseverance inhis/her studies

Plaque and $50

Selection made by ArchitecturalTechnology Program Faculty.

Marie Patriarca Award Anonymous • Exemplary performance by one or more members of support staff

Plaque Selection made by Human Resources office and college-wide committee.

Pechin Endowment Fund Dr. Sergius P. Pechin • Faculty development in RNFA Program $500 Selected by Nursing Faculty.

Special Therapy Fund Anonymous • DCCC students in need of counseling TBD Selection made by Career and Counseling Center.

Student Textbook Fund Various donors • Students in emergency situations who cannot afford books

TBD Selection made by StudentOmbudsman.

Wong Moss OutstandingAlumni Award

DCCC Trustee Barbara Wong Moss and her son John Moss

• DCCC alumnus or alumna• Outstanding success and distinction in chosen field

• Active involvement in community and continued interest in education

Plaque Contact Alumni office for nomination form.

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For the first time in the College’s history, the Gould Award andChristian R. and Mary F. Lindback Award was presented to thesame faculty member, Kathleen M. Schank, Assistant Professor,Social Work (second from right). Like the Gould Award, theLindback Award recognizes teaching excellence and waspresented by Provost Dr. Ginny Carter, President Dr. Jerry Parkerand Richard McFadden, Assistant Dean, Public Services andSocial Science.

A Foundation Part-Time Faculty Award was presented to James Duttera (third from right)by Dr. Ginny Carter, President Dr. Jerry Parker, Dr. John Agar, Dean, Science,Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, Kathleen Breslin, Executive Director of the Foundation, and Foundation Board Member Robert Madonna.

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Robert M. Madonna, ChairMcCoy Enterprises

John J. Camero III, Vice-Chair TruMark Financial Credit Union

Cynthia K. Aigeltinger, SAP America, Inc.David M. Banet, David M. Banet & Associates, Inc.Karen L. Bogosian, Visual Sound, Inc.Thomas A. Clardy, Ph.D., Clardy Management Consultants, LLCBrian Wilbur Coyle, The Henderson GroupLawrence M. D’AndreaPaul M. deBotton, National Realty CorporationBarbara A. Denczi, The Bryn Mawr Trust CompanyVahan H. Gureghian, CSMI, LLCLaura M. Kasper, Monarch StaffingPhyllis Ann (Pam) Mariani, Edgmont Country ClubTracy L. Mack, AmeriHealth Caritas Family of CompaniesLarry J. Moulder, UPSBeth R. Mulhern, Verizon Digital MarketingCarl J. Needles, Beneficial BankKevin B. Nolan, Kimberly-Clark CorporationJerome S. Parker, Ph.D., Delaware County Community CollegeMichael L. Ranck, Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware CountyJulie SebastianMaryrose Sheppard, Exelon Corp/PECO EnergyWilliam E. Sockwell, William E. Sockwell AssociatesDonald B. SoslowCharles D. Stevenson, Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc.William H. Torian, Jr.Sloan Walker, Morgan Stanley

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DCCC is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market St., Philadelphia, PA 19104.

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