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| The Aquinas College Political Science Department has three academic scholarships available to students majoring in political science. |
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| Richard Blake Memorial Scholarship |
| Former Professor's Family Endows New Scholarship |
| Former Political Science Professor Richard Blake will be remembered forever at Aquinas College as his family endowed a new Scholarship in the Political Science Department in his name. The Richard Blake Memorial Scholarship commemorates the life of Professor Blake who taught at AQ for 25 years. He often taught classes at his home in Grand Haven where he also enjoyed boating on Lake Michigan. Professor Blake served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Dick Blake died in 1992 leaving his wife, Phyllis, and children Laura, Ann and Max. |
| In a March 30, 2004, ceremony in President Knopke's office Mrs. Phyllis Blake, Dr. Roger Durham, Chair of the Political Science Department, Mr. Bill Weitzel, and President Harry Knopke celebrated the signing of the scholarship with friends of the Blake family. “This is a wonderful legacy the Blake family is leaving. This scholarship will make a significant difference in the lives of many students,” said Professor Durham. |
| The purpose of the scholarship, which will commence fall of 2004, is to offer financial assistance to full-time Aquinas College students who demonstrate a strong work ethic and who are pursuing studies in political science and international relations. An annual award of $1,500 will be made to an Aquinas College undergraduate student who is pursuing and possess a 3.5 GPA in political science and international relations. |
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| Recipients: |
2006: Hilary Atkin, Xavier Lopez-Ayala
2005: Frances Kabat
2004: Erin Monk |
| Purpose: |
To offer financial assistance to full-time Aquinas College students who demonstrate a strong work ethic and who are pursuing studies in political science and international relations. |
| Description: |
This scholarship commemorates the life of Professor Richard Blake an esteemed member of the Aquinas faculty and political science department for 25 years. He often taught classes at his home in Grand Haven where he also enjoyed boating on Lake Michigan. Professor Blake served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Professor Blake died in 1992 leaving his wife, Phyllis, and children Laura, Ann and Max. |
| Funding: |
Funding will be derived from gifts from friends and family members and eventually through a retirement fund distribution. |
| Award Amount: |
Qualified recipients will receive a minimum of $1,500. |
| Application Process: |
Applicants should obtain information from the Political Science Department and secure application forms through the Office of Financial Aid. |
| Eligibility Criteria: |
To be eligible, applicants must be undergraduate students who are pursuing studies in and possess a 3.5 GPA in political science and international relations. This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate financial need and is renewable. |
| Selection Process: |
Award selection is made by the Director of Financial Aid in consultation with the Political Science Department. |
| Date of Initial Award: |
August 2004 |
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| The James and Hazel Short Political Science Scholarship |
| Recipients: |
2005: Erin Monk
2004: Lisa Gast and Andrew Oetman
2003: John Simpson
2002: Heather Brown
2001: Wes Braun
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| Description: |
The James and Hazel Short Political Science Scholarship has been established by Mr. Daniel Hearn, a graduate of Aquinas College who received law degrees from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School and Wayne State University. He returned to Aquinas College for a master's degree in teaching and a minor in political science. Mr. Hearn has committed his career to learning and helping other students pursue their goals through education. |
| Purpose: |
Financial assistance will be offered to undergraduate Aquinas College students who have declared a major in political science. |
| Funding: |
Funding for the awards will be provided through an annual gift made by Mr. Hearn and his family. |
| Award Amount: |
Qualified recipients will receive a minimum of $1,000. |
| Application Process: |
Applicants should obtain information from the Political Science Department and secure application forms through the Office of Financial Aid. |
| Eligibility Criteria: |
To be eligible, applicants must be undergraduate students with a minimum GPA of 3.0. This scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate financial need. |
| Selection Process: |
Award selection is made by the Director of Financial Aid and Chair of the Political Science Department. A political science instructor will serve as a mentor to the scholarship recipient. |
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| The Jackman Palmatier Scholarship Fund |
| Recipients |
2006: Joyce Lewis, John Kroondyk
2005: Hilary Atkin, Adier Deng
2004: Frances Kabat
2003: John Ebers
2002: Ragan Savara
2001: Nathan Peck |
| Purpose: |
To offer financial assistance to full-time Aquinas College students majoring in political science and provide funding for guest speakers and other special projects in the political science department. |
| Funding: |
Funding will be delivered through annual gifts by Helen Palmatier. |
| Award Amount: |
Qualified recipients will receive a minimum of $1,000 per year. |
| Application Process: |
Applicants should obtain information from the political science department and secure application forms through the Office of Financial Aid. |
| Eligibility Criteria: |
To be eligible, applicants must be full-time undergraduate students with a minimum high school GPA of 2.5. |
| Selection Process: |
Award selection is made by the Director of Financial Aid and Chair of the Political Science Department. A political science instructor will serve as a mentor to the scholarship recipient. |
| Date of Initial Award: |
September 2000 |
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