Our Donors

Roger N. Maisner Athletic Scholarship

Roger N. Maisner Athletic Scholarship

Mr. Maisner has been a member of MU faculty since 1976. He served as the Director of Athletics from 1985-2013, and is now an Associate Professor in Health Sciences and Coordinator of Military & Veteran Affairs.

Ruth Redman Stephens Scholarship

Ruth Redman Stephens Scholarship

This scholarship provides financial assistance to an incoming freshman student graduating from a High School in Sayre or Athens, PA or Waverly, NY

Shirey Cromley Yellow Ribbon Program

Shirey Cromley Yellow Ribbon Program

This endowment was established by Marlin R. Cromley and Brenda L. Shirey-Cromley (’97) to provide recognition and financial assistance to Veterans to assist and enable them to pursue a college education and find lasting success on the home-front.

Sue Cunningham Endowed Music Scholarship

Sue Cunningham Endowed Music Scholarship

The mission of Little Hickory Productions Inc. is to carry on the legacy of Sue Cunningham, renowned violinist and Ph.D. Mechanical Engineer, and to continue to support those causes that were dear to her heart while sharing the music that she loved. Susan E....

Susan Higley Scholarship

Susan Higley Scholarship

This endowment was established to provide financial assistance non-traditional female students majoring in math education. It is intended to assist students who are twenty-one or older and wishing to go to school to pursue a degree and career in teaching mathematics.

Terry and Michele Manning Athletic Scholarship Endowment

Terry and Michele Manning Athletic Scholarship Endowment

As the oldest of 11 children, Terry’s family was unable to afford to assist with the cost of tuition. To help put himself through Mansfield University, Terry worked in the kitchen washing dishes and mopping the floors in the dining hall. As a senior, Terry was...

The Albert J. Crispell Elementary Education Award

The Albert J. Crispell Elementary Education Award

This book scholarship is provided to a freshman from Bucks, Luzerne or Wyoming counties majoring in Elementary Education.

The Bertram Francis Scholarship

The Bertram Francis Scholarship

This scholarship fund was established by Bertram Francis’ four children in honor of his dedication to the Music Department at Mansfield University. The children, Lois Bush ‘59, Jean Cloos ’59, Kathleen Gearinger ’64, and Wayne Francis ’71, are all alumni of Mansfield...

The Bob Bridgman Scholarship

The Bob Bridgman Scholarship

Professor Robert “Bob” Bridgman taught mathematics at MU for 28 years. Prior to coming to Mansfield, he taught mathematics at Eastern Michigan University for seven years. Bob loved mathematics and teaching the subject. He had a powerful influence on his students. He...

The Carrie Krise Carl Scholarship

The Carrie Krise Carl Scholarship

Eleanor Kehrer established The Carrie Krise Carl Scholarship in memory of her mother Carrie Krise Carl. Eleanor was raised in the Williamsport, PA area and graduated from Mansfield University in 1933. After her graduation from Mansfield, Eleanor taught in the primary...

The Class of 1959 Scholarship

The Class of 1959 Scholarship

The Class of 1959 established this fund to provide financial support for tuition or room and board to students while attending MU.

The David J. Dick Memorial Scholarship

The David J. Dick Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship was established to provide financial support to a student majoring in Music with a focus in either conducting or vocal performance.

The Dorothy Tozer Miller Scholarship

The Dorothy Tozer Miller Scholarship

This scholarship provides financial assistance for students from Wayne County, PA who are of good moral character and of good report within their community and a demonstrated financial need.

The Dr. Bone Scholarship

The Dr. Bone Scholarship

Dr. Margaretta Bone was a faculty member at MU in the Education and Special Education department. After retiring she established The Dr. Bone Scholarship for a freshman education major.

The Dr. Ishrat Mustafa Scholarship

The Dr. Ishrat Mustafa Scholarship

This fund was established to provide financial assistance for tuition, room and board for international women students attending Mansfield University.

The Dr. John & Betty Thomas Nursing Scholarship

The Dr. John & Betty Thomas Nursing Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Dr. John M. Thomas and his wife Betty. Dr. Thomas served the Mansfield community for many years as a medical provider, President of Guthrie in Sayre, interim Bank President at First Citizen’s Community Bank, and past member of the...

The Dr. John K. Tillinghast Communication Scholarship

The Dr. John K. Tillinghast Communication Scholarship

This scholarship has been established to honor the memory of an influential, early Chairperson of the Department of Communication at Mansfield University by providing financial assistance to freshman majoring in Communication.

The Dunham Family Scholarship Endowment

The Dunham Family Scholarship Endowment

This scholarship provides financial assistance to a Wellsboro High School graduate for room and board costs on campus while attending Mansfield University.

The E. Edward Brown Music Theory Scholarship

The E. Edward Brown Music Theory Scholarship

Jean Brown created The E. Edward Brown Music Theory Scholarship in memory of her husband and retired MU Professor, Edward Brown.

The Eugene Jones Music Vocalist Scholarship

The Eugene Jones Music Vocalist Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Helen Elizabeth Jones in memory of her brother Eugene Jones, who taught voice, piano, chorus, music history and literature at Mansfield University from 1956 until his retirement in 1983. He lived in Mansfield until his death in...

The Harland and Beverly Evans Scholarship Fund

The Harland and Beverly Evans Scholarship Fund

Established through the generosity of Harland Evans ’64 and Beverly Wilber Evans ’69 ’71, this scholarship will be used to assist a deserving student in the pursuit of their education. “Being non-traditional students ourselves and gaining both undergraduate and...

The Harry B. Furman Scholarship Fund

The Harry B. Furman Scholarship Fund

The Furman family wanted to establish this scholarship in memory of their father, Harry B. Furman, who attended MU and is a member of the Athletic Hall of Fame. In addition to honoring their father, this scholarship will also help in the recruitment and retention of...

The Helen Dieffenbach Lutes Athletic Scholarship Fund

The Helen Dieffenbach Lutes Athletic Scholarship Fund

The purpose of this scholarship is to attract academically and athletically talented male student-athletes to Mansfield University men’s basketball program.

The Horace B. Packer Foundation Scholarship Fund

The Horace B. Packer Foundation Scholarship Fund

This scholarship provides financial assistance to entering freshmen at Mansfield University who are residents of Tioga County.

The Janice Kennedy '46 and Annie Cooper International Student Scholarship Endowment

The Janice Kennedy '46 and Annie Cooper International Student Scholarship Endowment

The idea for this scholarship was proposed by several Mansfield international student alumni. The initial proposal was submitted by Mr. Daniel Mendonca, native of Brazil, and Mr. Christopher Ndumo of Cameroon, West Africa, founders of the MU International Students...

The Jenna Rose Pastelyak Scholarship

The Jenna Rose Pastelyak Scholarship

Established through the generosity of several friends of William Pastelyak in memory of Jenna Rose Pastelyak, a senior at Bethlehem Catholic High School when she unexpectedly passed away. Friends of Jenna’s father established this award to provide financial...

The Joseph Maresco Leadership Scholarship

The Joseph Maresco Leadership Scholarship

Joseph is a former Vice President of Student Affairs at Mansfield University. His wife, Maryann, is a retired elementary school teacher from Tioga County school district. The Maresco’s began their lives in Mansfield in 1972 when Joseph was appointed Associate Dean of...

The Lawrence B. Mansfield Greek Book Scholarship

The Lawrence B. Mansfield Greek Book Scholarship

Attorney, Law Office of Larry Mansfield Immediate Past President, Mansfield Foundation Board Larry graduated from Mansfield University’s Criminal Justice and French programs in 1983 and then again in 2001 with a degree in Spanish. He attended Penn State University...

The Loeschke Leadership Scholarship

The Loeschke Leadership Scholarship

This scholarship was established by Dr. Maravene Loeschke, former Mansfield University President, to reward student leadership and academic success. President Loeschke believed there is a leadership crisis in our world and that Mansfield University has a...

The Marilyn Melhuish Elementary Education Scholarship Fund

The Marilyn Melhuish Elementary Education Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was established by Marilyn Melhuish, a 1956 alumnae and faculty member in the Edinboro University Elementary Education department. Since her graduation from Mansfield University, Ms. Melhuish has dedicated her life to advancing the cause of teaching...