Financial Aid

Scholarships for Current Students

Students that did not receive a scholarship upon entering LSSU may compete for one of these scholarships. Scholarship "sign up" periods are held in October and February each year for available scholarships.

All recipients in this section are selected by the Financial Aid Committee (unless otherwise stated) and may choose any degree curriculum offered by the University (unless otherwise stated).

All renewable scholarships are based on the recipient meeting the University\'s scholarship renewal criteria.

Russell D. Bruce Recreation Department Scholarship

• Value: variable — non-renewable
• Criteria: minimum 3.0 GPA; based on leadership and service contributions to the Recreation Club and Lake Superior State University; awarded at the conclusion of the spring semester of the junior year
• Selected by: recommendation of the Recreation Department
• Curriculum: recreation
• About the donor: Dr. Russell Bruce was the first department head (1976-1987) of recreation disciplines at LSSU.

Canadian Information Processing Society Scholarship

• Value: variable — non-renewable
• Criteria: merit based
• Curriculum: computer science

Central Savings Bank Scholarship

• Value: variable up to tuition and books — renewable
• Criteria: minimum 3.0 GPA after two or more semesters of study; applicants must submit a resumé and a transcript of grades; preference to students who have graduated from high school in the Eastern Upper Peninsula or the Algoma District of Ontario who have an interest in seeking full-time employment in the field of banking in the Eastern Upper Peninsula
• Curriculum: finance and economics
• About the donor: Central Savings Bank established their scholarship in 1990. Their main office is located in Sault Ste. Marie and is the only longtime locally owned bank in the EUP. This scholarship provides assistance to a student who intends on pursuing a career in banking in the EUP. The bank also provides part-time employment during the school year.

Marian and Raymond Chelberg Outstanding Science Athlete Scholarship

• Value: variable — non-renewable
• Criteria: minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrated leadership abilities and excel in at least one varsity sport; awarded at end of junior year; earned at least 30 LSSU credits
• Curriculum: natural science
• About the donor: The Chelbergs were one of the original families starting up the newly opened Michigan College of Mining and Technology (MCMT), Sault Branch in 1946. Together, Marian and Raymond significantly enhanced the scientific, athletic and cultural aspects of Sault Ste. Marie and the surrounding community.

Chippewa County Hospice Scholarship

• Value: $1000— non-renewable
• Criteria: merit based; minimum GPA of 3.0; junior or senior status in the nursing program; at least six credits per semester; must submit a typed short letter (150 words or less) indicating interest in Hospice and area of focus
• Selected by: recommendation from the Nursing Department
• Curriculum: nursing

Ronald "Bud" Cooper Endowment Scholarship

• Value: variable — non-renewable
• Criteria: The scholarship allocation goes to women\'s sports on a rotating basis if allowable by NCAA regulations: softball, tennis, volley ball and cross country. The sports are listed in priority order. In the event that there is not an eligible recipient according to the rotation above, a student from the sport next in line should be selected. The displaced sport reverts to the next year\'s top priority.
• Selected by: recommendation by the Athletic Department
• About the donor: Ronald "Bud" Cooper spent more than 30 years of his life as an athlete, coach and athletic director at LSSU. In that time, he demonstrated a tremendous loyalty to his teammates, staff and the University. Bud is one of two men instrumental in establishing a hockey program and the Athletic Hall of Fame.

Criminal Justice Scholarship

• Value: $500 — non-renewable
• Criteria: merit and need based; juniors or seniors in the criminal justice program; minimum 3.0 GPA; enrolled full time; involvement in extracurricular college activities
• Selection: recommendation by the Criminal Justice Department
• Curriculum: criminal justice
• About the donor: In 1984, Patrick Shannon established the Criminal Justice Scholarship. Patrick Shannon served as Chippewa County\'s prosecuting attorney for 17 1/2 years. He is currently assistant superintendent for the Sault Area Schools.

Robert Curtis American Society for Metals Scholarship

• Value: $250 (Canadian funds) — non-renewable
• Criteria: Canadian citizen who has graduated from an Ontario high school; must be in the top one-half of graduating class; must submit references from two non-relatives
• Curriculum: engineering
• About the donor: Robert Curtis was an LSSU professor of engineering technology for 21 years until his retirement in 1986. Following retirement, he became a world traveler. In 1989, he was killed in a plane crash near Abilene, Texas en route to the Far East.

Vivian M. Day Endowed Nursing Scholarship

• Value: variable — non-renewable
• Criteria: merit based; earned at least 26 LSSU credits; demonstrated leadership and dedication to the profession; graduated from an Upper Peninsula high school; be enrolled as a full-time nursing student; minimum 3.0 GPA
• Selected by: recommendation by the Nursing Department
• About the donor: This scholarship was established in 1995 by Maurice and Vivian Day to honor Mrs. Day who was a longtime registered nurse.

Tempie Dubow Memorial Scholarship

• Value: variable — non-renewable
• Criteria: merit based; at least sophomore status; minimum 2.75 GPA; demonstrated ability to relate to others, including patients; local applicants get top consideration
• Selected by: recommendation by the Nursing Department
• Curriculum: nursing
• About the donor: This scholarship was established in memory of Tempie Dubow, a 1973 LSSU nursing graduate. Tempie exemplified the spirit of nursing.

Dr. Arthur Duwe Memorial Scholarship

• Value: variable — non-renewable
• Criteria: merit based; may be a Michigan resident or non-resident, enrolled full time; minimum 3.0
• Selected by: recommendation by the Biology and Chemistry Department. Applicants will apply for the scholarship during the spring semester of their junior year; award will commence fall semester of the applicant\'s senior year; one recipient shall be recommended each year from qualified applicants
• Curriculum: awarded to a senior medical technology student for his/her year of internship. If a qualified medical technology student is not available, the award may be given to a senior in biology, fisheries and wildlife, or environmental science.
• About the donor: Dr. Arthur Duwe was an LSSU faculty member of the Biology-Chemistry Department from 1968 until his death in 1991. In 1988, he was given the honor of professor emeritus.

Alana Eitrem Memorial Endowment Award

• Value: variable — renewable
• Criteria: merit and need based; admitted to the nursing program; graduated from a Chippewa County high school; minimum 2.0 GPA
• Selected by: recommendation by the Nursing Department
• Curriculum: nursing
• About the donor: Family and friends established this award in memory of Alana Eitrem, a nursing student from 1984-86.

Jim Fallis Endowed Athletic Fund

• Value: variable — non-renewable
• Criteria: merit based; earned at least 26 LSSU credits; have been an All-American honoree the previous academic year; be an enrolled student athlete and eligible per NCAA rules covering participation in varsity sports at LSSU; minimum 2.5 GPA; due to NCAA rules, an individual who is receiving full equivalency grant-in-aid is not eligible; in the event that no student athletes meet these guidelines, the selection committee may select an individual who has excelled in his or her sport and in the classroom
• Selected by: recommendation by the Athletic Department
• About the donor: The award is named after Jim Fallis, the first four-time All-American at LSSC. Jim coached and taught for 12 years at LSSU and served as the University\'s director of Athletics from 1986-1993.

Fine and Performing Arts Scholarship

• Value: variable — renewable
• Criteria: merit based; incoming freshmen student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA; current students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Curriculum: any degree curriculum offered by the University with preference given to students majoring in one or more of the Fine and Performing Arts programs

Geology Club Scholarship

• Value: variable — non-renewable
• Criteria: merit based; junior or senior status; active membership in the Geology Club; exceptionally good academic record in geology; earned at least 26 LSSU credits
• Selected by: recommendation by the Geology Department
• Curriculum: geology
• About the donor: The purpose of the Geology Club is to foster personal and professional growth through geology-related activities. Established in 1982, the scholarship is funded by proceeds from the sale of a geology lab manual written by Professor Lew Brown and LSSU geology students.

Gerontological Nursing Scholarship

• Value: $500 — non-renewable
• Criteria: minimum 3.0 GPA; earned at least 26 LSSU credits; demonstrated interest in serving elderly clients
• Selected by: recommendation of the Nursing Department
• Curriculum: nursing
• About the donor: This scholarship was established in 1993 by MaryAnne Shannon, who is a certified clinical nurse specialist in gerontology and a member of the LSSU nursing faculty.

Gilbert Gleason Fisheries and Wildlife Scholarship

• Value: variable — renewable for senior year
• Criteria: merit based; junior or senior status; students who do not qualify for federal grants; earned at least 56 LSSU credits; minimum 3.0 GPA prior to the fall of the junior year
• Selected by: recommendation from the Biological Science Department
• Curriculum: fisheries and wildlife; biology major may be considered if there are no eligible fisheries and wildlife majors
• About the donor: This scholarship was established by family and friends in honor of Gilbert Gleason, professor emeritus of LSSU, where he taught and advised in the Biological Science Department for 28 years.

William R. Gregory Trust Fund

• Value: variable — renewable
• Criteria: merit based; junior status; minimum 3.0 GPA
• Curriculum: engineering, mathematics, business, biology or fisheries and wildlife management
• About the donor: William R. Gregory, former president of Edison Sault Electric Company, currently serves as a member of the LSSU Board of Trustees and the LSSU Foundation Board. He received LSSU\'s Distinguished Citizen Award in 1986. He has actively supported the University for over 25 years.

Donald Hastings Memorial Scholarship

• Value: variable — renewable
• Criteria: merit based; may be Michigan residents or non-residents; enrolled full time; minimum 3.0 GPA
• Selected by: recommendation of the Psychology Department
• Curriculum: junior majoring in psychology
• About the donor: This scholarship was established in memory of Donald W. Hastings, assistant professor of psychology from 1971-73.

Lambda/School of Business Scholarship Endowment

• Value: $500 — non-renewable
• Criteria: merit based; junior or senior status; earned at least 26 LSSU credits; minimum 3.0 GPA; demonstrated campus/community leadership and dedication to working in the business profession
• Selected by: recommendation by the Lambda/School of Business Scholarship Committee
• Curriculum: business
• About the donor: This endowment award was created by contributions from business and Lambda alumni. The fund drive was spearheaded by Dr. Madan Saluja, professor of business at LSSU.

Dixie Stanley Light and Morton Light Nursing Growth Scholarship

• Value: variable up to $1,500 — renewable
• Criteria: merit and need based; registered nurse of Michigan or Ontario admitted to the LSSU baccalaureate nursing post-licensure track; enrolled in a minimum of one LSSU nursing or support course each semester during the academic year; minimum 3.0 GPA; must submit a 500-word essay to explain their valuing of nursing as a service and a career
• Selected by: recommendation by Nursing Department
• Curriculum: nursing post-licensure track
• About the donor: Dr. Dixie Light was a member of the nursing faculty and the Nursing Department chair at LSSU. Mr. Morton Light was a school psychologist in the Sault Area Public Schools for a number of years and was a strong supporter of nursing.

Mae Markstrom Nursing Scholarship

• Value: full tuition — non-renewable
• Criteria: merit based; must be at least sophomore status; minimum 3.25 GPA; resident of Michigan; must show demonstrated leadership and commitment to nursing; preference will be given to members of the Lake Superior State Nursing Association or Michigan Nurses\' Association
• Selected by: recommendation by the Nursing Department
• Curriculum: nursing
• About the donor: Richard Adkins, a 1972 LSSU nursing graduate, established this scholarship to honor the efforts of Dr. Mae Markstrom. Dr. Markstrom was a longtime department head and dean of the School of Health and Human Services. She was a visionary who met the changing needs of the nursing profession and greatly influenced the lives of her students.

Thomas J. O\'Neil Memorial Scholarship

• Value: $1000 — renewable
• Criteria: merit and need based; resident of the Eastern U.P.; earned at least 26 LSSU credits; minimum 3.0 GPA
• Note: If there is not an eligible candidate from the E.U.P., Michigan residents may be considered
• Curriculum: human services. If there is not an eligible human services major, a student entering into the field of teaching may be considered
• About the donor: This scholarship was established in memory of Thomas J. O\'Neil, longtime employee of LSSU, who believed strongly in helping others and the importance of an education.

Stellanova Osborn Scholarship in Political Science & History

• Value: variable — non-renewable
• Criteria: merit and need based; resident of Michigan; minimum of sophomore status; academic performance and potential for leadership in his or her chosen field
• Selected by: recommendation by a committee of political science and historians appointed by the head of the Social Sciences and Human Services Department
• Curriculum: political science or history
• About the donor: Stella Osborn was a noted author, lecturer and philanthropist. Her literary works, dating from 1940 until 1982, include a variety of books of poetry, Northwoods Tales and articles on her husband, Michigan Governor chase Osborn.

Franklin F. and Wanda L. Otis Award

• Value: variable — non-renewable
• Criteria: earned at least 26 LSSU credits; minimum 2.5 GPA overall and minimum 3.0 GPA in computer science and mathematics courses; must be a resident of Michigan, Wisconsin or Ontario at time of application. Applicants should send letter of application addressing his/her qualifications to the designated mathematics faculty member the first week of October.
• Selected by: recommendation by the Mathematics and Computer Science Department
• Curriculum: computer science or math
• About the donor: This scholarship was established in memory of Franklin F. Otis, professor of mathematics from 1948-1978. He was posthumously inducted into the LSSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1999 for his invaluable contributions to the Laker Athletic Program.

Parker True Value Hardware Scholarship

• Value: variable — renewable
• Criteria: need based; must be a full-time student; earned at least 26 credits in a business administration major; must have graduated from a high school in Chippewa, Mackinac or Luce County
• Curriculum: business administration
• About the donor: This scholarship was established by Warren and Beverley Parker, owners of Parker True Value Hardware located in Sault Ste. Marie.

Dr. Harry Pike Award

• Value: variable — non-renewable
• Criteria: merit and need based; all student athletes from Michigan are encouraged to apply
• Note: This annual scholarship will be awarded on a rotating basis, if allowable by NCAA regulations, to a sport not fully funded and not supplemented by the "Bud" Cooper Endowed Scholarship in a given year. The sports will be listed by priority to determine the rotation basis. In the event there is no eligible recipient according to the rotation list, a student from the sport next in line will be selected. The displaced sport will revert to the next year\'s top priority.
• Selected by: recommendation by the Athletic Department
• About the donor: Dr. Harry Pike started his career at LSSC as Dean of Students in July 1969 and served in various administrative capacities, retiring as vice president for Student Services in April 1997. His steady support of athletics as a vital cog in the student-service operations at LSSU, coupled with his 28 years of service to the University, is testimony in naming an athletic scholarship in his honor.

Registered Nurses of Ontario Scholarship

• Value: variable — non-renewable
• Criteria: merit based; minimum 3.0 GPA; must be Canadian RN returning to complete bachelor\'s degree; students can be full or part time; must write a 500-word essay
• Selected by: recommendation by the Nursing Department
• Curriculum: nursing

Christopher W. Reinke Endowment Award

• Value: variable — non-renewable
• Criteria: merit and need based; sophomore status only; GPA between 2.0 and 3.0; sincere interest and dedication in the natural resources technology field
• Selected by: recommendation by the Natural Resource Technology Department
• Curriculum: natural resources technology
• About the donor: This scholarship was established by family and friends of Chris Reinke, a natural resource technology (NRT) student, 1986-87.

Gerald Samson Mathematics Scholarship

• Value: Variable — non-renewable
• Criteria: merit based
• Selected by: recommendation by the Mathematics Department faculty
• Curriculum: computer and mathematical sciences
• About the donor: This scholarship was established by Professor Samson, a longtime faculty member.

Sault Ste. Marie Business and Professional Women\'s Scholarship

• Value: variable — renewable
• Criteria: student who has returned to college after at least a two-year interruption and who has established a college cumulative GPA of 3.0 after two semesters of study; restricted to applicants from Chippewa, Mackinac or Luce County
• About the donor: Established in 1967, this scholarship has assisted the non-traditional student in pursuing their educational goals.

Milton Scherer Memorial Endowed Scholarship

• Value: variable — renewable
• Criteria: merit based; awarded annually to a sophomore; minimum 3.0 GPA
• Selected by: recommendation by the School of Arts, Letters and Social Sciences
• Curriculum: major in history with minor in geography
• About the donor: This scholarship was established in memory of Milton Scherer, assistant professor of history and geography from 1948 to 1965.

SMO Foundation Endowed Scholarship

• Value: variable — renewable
• Criteria: merit and need based; sophomore status; must be a resident of Chippewa, Mackinac or Luce County; minimum 3.5 GPA
• Curriculum: pre-medicine or pre-pharmacy
• About the donor: This scholarship was established by the Stanley Tomcyek family (Stanley, Mabel and Orin), longtime residents of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

Society of American Military Engineers Scholarship

• Value: variable — non-renewable
• Criteria: merit based; applications to be made to the dean of the School of Engineering Technology and Mathematics
• Selected by: recommendation of the SAME Executive Committee
• Curriculum: engineering or engineering technology

Edward C. and Hazel L. Stephenson Foundation Endowed Scholarship

• Value: variable — non-renewable
• Criteria: merit based; minimum 3.0 GPA; must be a full-time student; earned at least 26 LSSU credits
Preference will be given to those who have overcome disabilities or other hardships in attaining his/her level of academic achievement.
• About the donor: The Edward C. and Hazel L. Stephenson Foundation was established in 1969 for the sole purpose of providing grants to schools, colleges and universities. The LSSU Stephenson Scholarship was established in 1976 and benefits more students than any single scholarship fund at the University.