Scholarships for KU Student Housing Residents
Students residing in facilities operated by the Department of Student Housing are individually eligible for financial aid packages administered through the operational procedures of the Office of Student Financial Aid and/or the Office of Admissions and Scholarships.
In collaboration with these two offices, a number of additional scholarships are administered that are restricted to residents of the scholarship halls or other facilities operated by the Department of Student Housing. The number of scholarships available is dependent on annual earnings of the principal balance in these accounts which continues to grow as contributions are received. These individual scholarship funds are detailed on this web site.
Scholarships for Scholarship Hall Residents
The scholarship hall system at the University of Kansas provides an invigorating and supportive residential experience for nearly 550 talented students each year. The traditions of the "Schol Halls" reflect the residents' commitment to excellence, proud history of leadership accomplishments, outstanding contributions to the university community, and most importantly, the unique spirit of "cooperativeness" which has become the hallmark of the scholarship halls.
An effort to fully endow scholarship funds restricted to the residents of the scholarship hall system was initiated by alumni, residents, friends, and the staff of the Department of Student Housing several years ago. The success of this endeavor has been noteworthy and now provides continuing financial support and recognition to outstanding residents who demonstrate their commitment to cooperative living, exhibit academic success, and contribute to student government. These scholarships augment the unique living experience provided by the scholarship halls and the many achievements of their residents.
A permanent or fully-endowed scholarship fund requires a minimum principal balance of $30,000. This financial base allows the award of one or more scholarships per academic year from investment of the principal by the Kansas University Endowment Association. As contributions supplement the principal of each fund, the scholarship value and/or the number of scholarships are increased.
Additionally, contributions may be made to the KU Schol Halls Commitment Scholarship. As an expendable fund, financial contributions annually are made available to selected students who receive an offer to live in the scholarship halls. The scholarships help support KU students making the commitment to the cooperative ideals and spirit of belonging of the scholarship halls.
The officers of the All Scholarship Hall Council are continuing their efforts to expand the number of distinct scholarships available to the students in the eleven scholarship halls. An alphabetical listing of the current scholarship funds appears in the left margin of this document. The scholarship halls at the University of Kansas continue to benefit from the many alumni and friends who have generously contributed to these scholarship funds. These gifts have been instrumental in realizing the goals established by the residents of the halls and are critical to the promise of building on the fine tradition of excellence within the scholarship hall system.
We invite you to use the contribution/pledge form either to supplement the principal of one of these existing funds or to establish a new "named" scholarship fund.
K.K. & Margaret Amini Scholarship
Two scholarships acknowledging the citizenship and leadership achievements of K.K. Amini Scholarship Hall residents are awarded each year. The scholarships recognize contributions to the K.K. Amini Executive Board, the All Scholarship Hall Council, and the university community.
One scholarship honors an individual who has excelled academically and has involved themselves in hall government and activities. The other scholarship is awarded to the individual selected to provide leadership to K.K. Amini as proctor for the ensuing academic year.
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ASHC President Scholarship
This scholarship recognizes the leadership contributions of the president of the All Scholarship Hall Council (ASHC) to the scholarship hall system and the university community. The fund earnings provide room and board expenses for the ASHC president with additional scholarship monies awarded to individuals who have shown their commitment to the scholarship halls and ASHC.
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John Curry Battenfeld Memorial Scholarship
The John Curry Battenfeld Memorial Scholarship currently provides a minimum of four leadership scholarships to returning residents of Battenfeld Hall. The scholarships honor outstanding achievement and contributions to the advancement of Battenfeld Hall's cooperative living goals, recognizing both the efforts of students who serve as leaders and the contribution of active followers in a successful scholarship hall experience. One of the scholarships is awarded to the individual chosen as proctor for the ensuing academic year.
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Sue Callaway Birkholz Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1998 by the family of Sue Birkholz (d'69; g'76), who lived in Sellards Scholarship Hall as an undergraduate. Scholarships awarded from this fund are restricted to returning residents of Sellards based on the applicant's commitment to activities in the hall and an interest in volunteerism. The selection committee, as established by the women of Sellards, will award two scholarships per year, preferably to one in-state and one out-of-state student.
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KU Schol Halls Commitment Scholarship
These scholarships are awarded to promising KU students who will contribute to the cooperative spirit and rich diversity of the scholarship halls. The number of scholarships and the award amount is determined from annual contributions to this "expendable" fund. Recipients are identified through the Scholarship Hall selections process.
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Douthart Dynasty Scholarship
This scholarship was created by alumnae who lived in Douthart Scholarship Hall in the late 1970's and early 1980's; these active undergraduates were proud of the "Douthart Dynasty" moniker accorded to them. Selection of the recipient is made from the pool of returning residents and based on a combination of academic achievement and financial need.
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Lance Storie Foster Memorial Scholarship
The Lance Storie Foster Memorial Scholarship was established in 1989 through contributions received from the family and friends of Lance Foster. The scholarship is awarded to a resident returning to Stephenson Scholarship Hall, who has contributed to Stephenson, the scholarship hall system, and the university community. The scholarship is named in memory of a Stephenson resident whose leadership efforts contributed to KJHK radio station, Stephenson Hall government, and the All Scholarship Hall Council. Foster was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate.
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Grace Pearson Alumni Leadership Scholarship
Several alums of Grace Pearson Scholarship Hall collectively endowed this scholarship (GPALS). The scholarship is intended to encourage and recognize a returning resident, who has demonstrated through his personal initiative and leadership skills, the representative and participatory values essential to Grace Pearson and the broader University and Lawrence communities.
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Will Hancock Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was created by the residents and alumni of Pearson Scholarship Hall in memory of William Ranson Hancock, III who lived in Pearson as an undergraduate (1987-91). The fund provides a scholarship to a returning resident and recognizes an individual who is actively involved with the Pearson Hall community and who exhibits exceptional personal character and a zest for life.
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Muriel Stember Hannig Scholarship
Income from this fund provides two or more full tuition and fee scholarships for residents of Watkins Scholarship Hall. Recipients are Kansas residents with financial need and high academic achievement status.
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Marietta Jackson Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship honors the memory of Marietta K. Jackson, housemother of Foster and Grace Pearson Scholarship Halls from 1960 to 1971. The scholarship is restricted to residents of Grace Pearson Hall who promote and exemplify the spirit of scholarship hall life. The scholarship fund provides two scholarships for the academic year; one is awarded to the individual chosen as proctor for the ensuing academic year.
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Miller Hall Academic Excellence Scholarship
This scholarship recognizes two returning Miller residents for academic excellence. The recipient must have a minimum 3.25 cumulative grade point average to apply. Academic standing, undergraduate research, publications, writing and academic honors are considered in selecting the scholarship recipients.
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Miller Hall Alumnae Scholarship
Two scholarships to returning Miller Scholarship Hall residents are provided each year. Selected by committee, the recipients must exhibit scholastic, leadership and extra-curricular achievements as well as have demonstrated a commitment to the concept of community in the scholarship halls. References and financial need are also factors in the selection process.
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Miller Hall Leadership Scholarship
Two scholarships acknowledging the leadership achievements of Miller Scholarship Hall residents are given each year. The scholarships recognize contributions to the Miller Hall Executive Board, the All Scholarship Hall Council, and the university community.
One scholarship recipient is selected from among the individuals completing their tenures on the Miller Hall Executive Board and who will be returning to Miller Hall for the next academic year. The other scholarship is awarded to the individual selected to provide leadership to Miller Hall as proctor for the ensuing academic year.
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Dean Milroy Scholarship
Named in honor of Dean J. Milroy, Associate Director of Student Housing for Facilities Planning and Development at the time of his retirement. This scholarship is awarded to a returning resident who has lived at least four semesters in Pearson Scholarship Hall. The scholarship honors the resident's contributions to the hall, including leadership efforts to further "community" in the scholarship halls.
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Florence Montgomery Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by two former Battenfeld residents in memory of "Mother Montgomery" who was the first housemother of Battenfeld Scholarship Hall, serving from fall of 1940 through the summer of 1944. The scholarships from this fund are restricted to Kansas residents returning to Battenfeld Scholarship Hall and recognize individuals who promote leadership and exemplify commitment to the spirit of cooperative living.
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Carlotta Nellis Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is named in honor of Carlotta Nellis, housemother of Templin Hall (at the current site of Sprague Apartments), Carruth Hall (at the current site of Douthart Scholarship Hall), and Battenfeld Scholarship Hall from 1940 to 1952. This scholarship is restricted to returning residents of Douthart Scholarship Hall who promote and exemplify commitment to the spirit of cooperative living. This fund currently provides two scholarships each academic year; one is awarded to the individual chosen as proctor for the ensuing academic year.
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Carlotta Nellis National Merit Scholarship
This scholarship honors the memory of Carlotta Nellis, housemother of Battenfeld Scholarship Hall from 1944 to 1954. Established in 1996 by E. Dean Werries (b'52), who lived in Battenfeld, these scholarships are restricted to National Merit Scholars residing in scholarship halls. Preference is given to students with financial need and residents of Battenfeld Scholarship Hall. Currently, the fund supports one $6,000 scholarship per academic year.
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Kent E. and Marsha Gilkison Palmberg Scholarship
Scholarships from the Kent E. and Marsha Gilkison Palmberg scholarship fund provide recognition to returning residents of the scholarship hall system with financial need. In addition, the scholarship honors each recipient's academic achievements, contributions to their respective hall, efforts to further the scholarship hall system, and work in community service and/or civic organizations. <back to top
Sara Paretsky Scholarship
This fund provides an annual scholarship to a resident of Sellards Hall. The fund is named in honor of Dr. Sara Paretsky, a distinguished writer, as well as alumna of the University of Kansas and past president of Sellards Hall. Selected by a committee, the scholarship recipient will have demonstrated leadership, contributed to the understanding of "Women's Issues", and exhibited writing skills.
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Pearson Hall Alumni Scholarship
This scholarship fund provides one scholarship to a returning resident of Pearson Scholarship Hall. The scholarship award is based on the student's educational and leadership achievements within the hall.
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Minnie McDaniel and Leslie B. Robertson Scholarship
This fund was created by Minnie McDaniel (c'32; g'37), who lived in Watkins Scholarship Hall, and her husband, Leslie B. Robertson (g'42). It currently supports scholarships awarded to residents of Watkins Scholarship Hall. Deferred giving arrangements will augment this fund over time, providing additional scholarships and support for Watkins Scholarship Hall.
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Sally Harshaw Selk Memorial Scholarship
The Sally Harshaw Selk Memorial Scholarship was established in 1986 through contributions received from family and friends of Sally Harshaw Selk. The scholarship is presented to a returning resident of Miller Hall whose major is microbiology or a related science in the college of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The scholarship is named in memory of an alumna of Miller Scholarship Hall who received an undergraduate degree in microbiology.
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Sellards Hall Leadership Scholarship
Two scholarships acknowledging the leadership achievements of Sellards Scholarship Hall residents are given each year. The scholarships recognize contributions to the Sellards Hall Executive Board, the All Scholarship Hall Council, and the university community.
One scholarship recipient is selected from among the individuals completing their tenures on the Sellards Hall Executive Board and who will be returning to the hall for the next academic year. The other scholarship is awarded to the individual selected as proctor for the ensuing academic year.
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Watkins Academic Excellence Scholarship
This scholarship recognizes two returning Watkins residents for academic excellence. The recipient must have a minimum 3.25 cumulative grade point average to apply. Academic standing, undergraduate research, publications, writing, and academic honors are considered in selecting the scholarship recipients.
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Watkins Hall Alumnae Scholarship
The alumnae of Watkins Hall established a scholarship fund for the residents of the hall. Fund income is equally distributed as scholarships among qualifying seniors residing in Watkins Scholarship Hall.
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Watkins Hall Class of 1946 Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1999 by Virginia VanOrder Thomas (j'46) and Rex Thomas (e'50; g'51). Virginia was a four-year resident of Watkins Scholarship Hall. Scholarships are restricted to residents of Watkins with demonstrated financial need. The scholarships may be renewable and recipients are determined by committee through the Office of Admissions and Scholarships.
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Watkins Hall Leadership Scholarship
Two scholarships acknowledging the leadership achievements of Watkins Scholarship Hall residents are given each year. The scholarships recognize contributions to the Watkins Hall Executive Board, the All Scholarship Hall Council, and the university community.
One scholarship recipient is selected from among the individuals completing their tenures on the Watkins Hall Executive Board who will be returning to the hall for the next academic year. The other scholarship is awarded to the individual selected as proctor for the ensuing academic year.
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E. Dean Werries National Merit Scholarship
Established in 1996 by E. Dean Werries (b'52), who lived in Battenfeld Scholarship Hall, these scholarships are restricted to National Merit Scholars residing in scholarship halls. Preference is given to students with financial need and residents of Battenfeld Scholarship Hall. Currently, the fund supports two $6,000 scholarships per academic year.
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Billie Kent Wiedman Memorial Scholarship
The Billie Kent Wiedman Scholarship annually provides a minimum of two scholarships for "good citizenship" to returning residents of Watkins Scholarship Hall. Recipients must be residents of Kansas. The scholarship honors contributions to the advancement of Watkins Hall's cooperative living goals and recognizes the efforts of students who contribute their hard work and positive attitude to a successful scholarship hall experience. The scholarship fund was established in memory of Billie Kent Wiedman, a four year Watkins Hall resident and alumna (c'48).
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Other Scholarships Affiliated with the Department of Student Housing
Residence halls and other student housing facilities at the University of Kansas provide a sense of community and a supportive learning environment for students. Creative programming, tutoring, hall activities, employment opportunities, and the convenience of on-campus living are all designed to create a total and successful college experience for residents.
Generous gifts of alumni and friends have been instrumental in supplementing the educational experience of on-campus students and are critical toward continuing the tradition of meaningful involvement in preparation for working in the "new world community" in which we now live. The Department of Student Housing continues efforts to expand the number of distinct scholarships available for residents. The housing system at the University of Kansas continues to benefit from the many alumni and friends who have generously contributed to these scholarship funds.
We invite you to use the contribution/pledge form either to supplement the principal of one of these existing funds or to establish a new "named" scholarship fund.
Campbell-Wright Scholarship
The Campbell-Wright Scholarship is awarded to married students living in the Stouffer Place apartments. The Scholarship was a gift provided by William Campbell and his sister, Charlene Wright. It is their intention to provide financial assistance for married "middle income" students at Stouffer Place apartments who are citizens of the United States. The recipients must demonstrate an interest in the apartment complex and involvement in the Stouffer Neighborhood Association.
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Lenoir D. Ekdahl Scholarship
The Lenoir D. Ekdahl Scholarship honors deserving students working their way through school who are employed in food service positions within the residence halls at the University of Kansas. Mrs. Ekdahl joined the KU staff in 1955 and directed the food services operation for KU's residence halls for 35 years. After her retirement in 1989, Mrs. Ekdahl and her husband, Kenneth, endowed a scholarship to assist with educational expenses for students working in the residence hall dining services.
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GSP/Corbin Outstanding Woman
Recipients of this scholarship will be a woman student living in the GSP/Corbin Complex at the time of application and recipient selection. The ideal recipient will have been an active participant on her floor, as a Judicial Board member, as a Desk and Security Monitor, and/or in the Hall Government. A solid GPA will be considered. The woman should be able to demonstrate through the application process the benefits to her personally, from living in GSP/Corbin, as well as the contributions she has made to the Complex.
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McCollum Residence Hall Scholarship
Income from this account funds scholarships for residents returning to McCollum Residence Hall who are active in hall government, exhibit leadership, and are making positive contributions to the residence halls.
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Fred McElhenie Scholarship
This scholarship was established from donations by friends and colleagues of Fred in appreciation of his 37 years of professional service to students within the Division of Student Affairs. Preference is given to applicants who show significant and positive involvement in assisting others in a volunteer status within the KU community, the city of Lawrence or their hometowns.
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Caryl Kelley Smith Leadership Scholarship
This fund provides an annual scholarship to a returning resident within the residence hall system. The scholarship is named in honor of Dr. Caryl Kelley Smith, a distinguished residence life and student affairs professional as well as a member of the KU Women's Hall of Fame. The scholarship honors individuals who are committed to improving their living environment and enhancing the impact and importance of community living. Priority is given to those students who have been active participants in the AURH (Association of University Residence Halls) and hall government activities.
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Does the idea of providing a helping hand in the form of a scholarship interest you? Consider starting a new fund. The Department of Student Housing currently administers the 35 scholarships detailed on this web-site. Often scholarships are named to honor a loved one or mentor, to acknowledge a living group community, or to provide encouragement to a student who struggles with educational circumstances similar to that of the donor.
For information about establishing a new scholarship or other funding opportunities affiliated with DSH, contact:
Mr. Joe Zanatta
Assistant Vice President and Director of Scholarship Support
KU Endowment Association
P.O. Box 928
Lawrence, KS 66044
jzanatta@kuendowment.org
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