Students in the sciences are often among the most academically talented students on campus. As a reward to high-achieving students, the following scholarships are offered specifically to students within the College of Sciences and Health Professions. For additional award criteria and application information, please contact the department which houses the scholarship.

STEM Programs

Demand for graduates in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is growing and Cleveland State offers a wide range of programs to support students in these fields. Please visit STEM Opportunities for a complete list of opportunities to engage in innovative programs supported by the National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Education, Ohio Board of Regents, and others. Most provide stipends or help underwrite tuition and fees.

Financial Aid

A vast majority of Cleveland State students receive financial assistance through grants, loans and federal work-study. For more information, please visit the Office of Financial Aid.

Endowed Scholarships, Awards and Loans

We are pleased to recognize the generous donors who have endowed scholarships, awards and loans for students in the College of Sciences and Health Professions. Please note that award criteria, application information and deadlines may vary. 

College of Sciences and Health Professions

• Leah S. Gary Endowed Scholarship
  The Dean of the College of Sciences and Health Professions will recommend the award recipient(s). The office of Financial Aid will then administer this scholarship award process. There is a preference that the recipient of the Leah S. Gary Endowed Scholarship Fund be a major within the College of Sciences and Health Professions with demonstrated financial need and academic merit (minimum University G.P.A. of 2.5). The donor wishes to assist students who are struggling academically because they are struggling financially. It is her hope that this financial assistance will allow the recipient to improve his/her grades. Preference shall also be given to a student from the Cleveland neighborhood of Mt. Pleasant neighborhood or an under-represented student population.
• Sersig/Brandt Family Endowed Scholarship
  The Office of Financial Aid will determine eligible recipients and review with the Deans of the College of Sciences and Health Professions and the College of Education and Human Services before administering the scholarship award process. There is a preference that the recipient of the Sersig/Brandt Family Endowed Scholarship   be a junior or senior student(s) pursuing a major leading to a career in biological or health sciences, or pursuing a career teaching science.  The award is preferably NOT to be awarded to a student majoring in physical or occupational therapy, nursing, or speech and hearing. The scholarship will be awarded based on academic merit and demonstrated financial need as deemed appropriate by the Office of Financial Aid with input by a faculty committee chosen by the deans of the colleges.  The committee will ultimately choose the recipient(s), determine the amount to be awarded and the number of recipients based on the amount eligible. This scholarship is renewable.

Health Sciences

• Elaine Apicella Endowed Scholarship - Physical Therapy
  Available to students enrolled in the Physical Therapy program. Applicants must have a G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher and demonstrated financial need, as determined by CSU Financial Aid Office. A faculty member of the Physical Therapy program committee, chosen by the Chair of the department of Health Sciences, will review applications.
• Marilyn Wagner Endowed Scholarship - Physical Therapy
  There is a preference that this recipient is a major in Physical Therapy within the College of Sciences and Health Professions. Student should have demonstrated financial need. Faculty in the Physical Therapy Program should choose the best applicant. This scholarship is renewable.
• The Catherine Calvetti Memorial Scholarship – Physical Therapy
  Named for an alumna, this loan fund aids Physical Therapy students with their fieldwork expenses.
• Mary Zalar Sterle Endowment Fund - Physical and Occupational Therapy
  This scholarship is available to students in Health Sciences with preference to those enrolled in the Physical and Occupational Therapy program. The scholarship(s) will be awarded based on academic merit and demonstrated financial need. A faculty committee chosen by the Dean of College of Sciences and Health Professions will select awardees. Recipients are determined by CSU Director of Financial Aid. It is the wish, but not the requirement, of Mary Zalar Sterle that such a scholarship be awarded to a student who is employed by or intends to work at Euclid Hospital, a Cleveland Clinic Hospital.
• Phillip and Mildred Lieberman Scholarship Fund - Speech and Hearing
  The scholarship(s) will be awarded annually to graduate students majoring in the Speech and Hearing program. The scholarship(s) will be awarded based on academic merit and demonstrated financial need. The Director of Financial Aid will determine the recipient and seek recommendations from the Dean of the College of Sciences and Health Professions and appropriate faculty members.
• Howard A. Mims Endowed Scholarship - Speech and Hearing
  Scholarships will be awarded to graduate students majoring in the Speech and Hearing program each year. Preference will be given to African American students. The Director of Financial Aid will determine the recipient and seek recommendations from the Dean of College of Sciences and Health Professions and appropriate faculty members based on academic merit and demonstrated financial need.
• Edward J. Petrick Endowed Scholarship for Gerontological Studies -  Health Sciences
  An annual award will be made to junior level students with a major emphasis on gerontology or aging. The Director of Financial Aid will determine the recipient and seek recommendations from appropriate faculty members.
• Karen Bradley Armstrong Scholarship Fund - Health Sciences
  The Office of Financial Aid will determine eligible recipients and review with the Dean of the College of Sciences and Health Professions before administering the scholarship award process. The Dean will involve the Director of the OT program in the selection process. There is a preference that the recipients of the Karen Bradley Armstrong Scholarship Fund be graduate students majoring in Occupational Therapy within the College of Sciences and Health Professions Department of Health Sciences. Preference will also be given to students entering the OT graduate program that are enrolled in CSU’s undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program. Recipients should have demonstrated financial need and academic achievement. Recipients should also exemplify Karen’s characteristics (kindness, empathy, service, excellence). This scholarship is renewable; applicants must re-apply. This scholarship may be awarded to one or more students annually as determined by the OT program.

Psychology

• The Dr. James M. Schuerger Endowed Scholarship
  Scholarships from The Dr. James M. Schuerger Endowed Scholarship will generate two annual awards for students in the College of Sciences and Health Professions; one to be awarded to a master’s - level student and the other to an undergraduate student. The Dean of the College of Sciences and Health Professions will recommend the award recipients. The office of Financial Aid will then administer this scholarship award process. Preference for recipients shall be given in the following order: (1) Minority or under-represented students, (2) Financial Need, (3) Psychology majors.
• Jennifer Druley Tholt Memorial Scholarship
• Eileen C. and Carlos F. Cortes Endowment Fund
  Scholarships will be awarded to a student pursuing a degree in psychology, with a preference for minority students specializing in School Psychology. The Director of Financial Aid will determine the recipient and will seek recommendations from the Dean of the College of Sciences and Health Professions and appropriate faculty members based on academic merit and demonstrated financial need.

Research & Teaching

• Irene Frangos Endowment Fund - Biomedical Research
  A faculty committee chosen by the President will select awardees. Priority will be given to students pursuing a degree in medical research, biomedical research, or some related field that has a focus in the research of the cause and cure of leukemia or cancer in general. The receipt of this award will have demonstrated academic achievement, proven financial need, and show great promise for successfully completing their baccalaureate degree.
• Frank J. Bockhoff Award - Chemistry
  The award is to recognize excellence in undergraduate teaching by a senior teaching assistant or a recent graduate who aims to enter into a teaching career. The awardee is to be selected by the Chemistry Award and Recognition Committee.
• F. C. Mark Award – Chemistry
  Supported by Lily Ng, Chair of the Chemistry Department, and her family, this is awarded annually to two teaching assistants for excellence in teaching. Recipients will be selected by the Awards and Recognition Committee of the Department of Chemistry.