Divisional Awards

This award is given to an undergraduate student who is enrolled or planning to enroll at Defiance College that is planning to major in Christian ministry or to pursue a graduate study in history or biblical studies.
2019 Recipient: Spencer Ross
Major: Ministry Studies

This scholarship was established in 2010 as a tribute to Dick's leadership at Defiance College, both in the classroom and as academic dean, his many contributions to the arts in the Defiance community, as well as his music ministry at St. John United Church of Christ.
2019 Recipient: Samantha Haas
Major: Psychology/Social Work

This award is given to students with a graphic design major with the preference that they be from Defiance County or Defiance, Ohio.
2019 Recipient: Jordan Williams
Major: Graphic Design

This award is given to an upperclassman that participates in one of the Defiance College music groups and is an active member of the community.
2019 Recipient: Allison White
Major: Digital Forensic Science/Criminal Justice

A scholarship memorial to Dr. George P. Michaelides who served as president of Schauffler College of Religious and Social Work in Cleveland and as director of the Schauffler Division of Christian Education at the former Oberlin School of Theology. The Schauffler Programs moved from Oberlin to the Defiance College in 1967. The award is given to a social work or Christian education student who shows promise of outstanding career achievement.
2019 Recipient: Spencer Ross
Major: Ministry Studies

This award is given to an upperclassman who is majoring in American history. The student must have a minimum of a 2.7 GPA to be eligible and should be selected by DC's history faculty.
2019 Recipient: Cory Sidle
Major: Integrated Social Studies/History

This award is given to an upperclassman that is planning to or is committed to a Communication Art major and must have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
2019 Recipient: Bennett Pack
Major: Communication Studies

2019 Recipient: Rebekah Groden
Major: Forensic Science

2019 Recipient: Reeka Edwards
Major: Communication Studies

2019 Recipient: Jorian Beery
Major: Graphic Design

2019 Recipient: McKenzie Hall
Major: English

2019 Recipient: Mason Rapp
Major: Integrated Social Studies/History

This award is given to an upperclassman who is majoring in the Humanities. The recipient must have attained a 3.0 GPA and be an active member of the Defiance College community.
2019 Recipient: Kelsie Shafer
Major: Adolescent to Young Adult Education Integrated Social Studies/Intervention Specialist

2019 Recipient: Brooke Combs
Major: Intervention Specialist

2019 Recipient: Whitney Webb
Major: Early Childhood Education/Intervention Specialist

A memorial Scholarship was established by Mrs. Ruth Kurtz to honor the memory of her husband. From 1953 until 1974, Mr. Kurtz served Defiance College as Chairman of the Department of Education, Academic Dean, Dean of Student Academic Affairs, and Director of Placements. He was a Defiance Rotary Member and Chair of the Northwest Ohio Community Action Commission for five years. In 1974 he moved to Spring Arbor College in Michigan to assume the responsibilities of Vice President of Academic Affairs.
This award is given to an upper-class student who is preparing for a teaching career.
2019 Recipient: Emily Culler
Major: Early Childhood Education

The Arthur & Hope Knape scholarship fund was created by Mrs. Hope Knape to honor the memory of her husband. As an Educator, Mr. Knape served as a teacher, principal and administrator in the Lakewood, Ohio School District. He was a Professor of Education at Defiance College beginning in 1971 and held that position until the time of his death in 1983. Professor Knape was a member of the Defiance Rotary and served on the board of the Defiance Senior Citizen's Housing, Inc. The award was renamed the Arthur & Hope Knape award in Education by the Knapes' children to honor the memory of both parents.
The award is given to an upper-class student who is majoring in Teacher Education, demonstrates qualities of skill in teaching and caring about students, demonstrates a need, and has attained a 2.5 or above GPA.
2019 Recipient: Lauren Perry
Major: Early Childhood Education/Intervention Specialist

This scholarship was set up to promote the furtherance of education in the business community, help a deserving business major finance their higher education at Defiance College and promote the relationship between the Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce and Defiance College.
2019 Recipient: Jude Neary
Major: Business Administration

George Isaac was a past member of the Defiance College Board of Trustees. He received three honorary degrees: an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from the Medical College of Ohio, an honorary doctor of Technical Letter from NW State, and an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Defiance College. While George was unable to graduate from college due to having to run the family business after his father's early death, he highly valued education and created scholarship funds for deserving students.
This scholarship is awarded to a student of good moral integrity and character who possesses a good citizenship record. The student should be majoring in Business and must demonstrate a strong commitment to the free enterprise system.
2019 Recipient: Jonathan Brown
Major: Business Administration

This scholarship consists of income of an endowed fund. It shall be awarded annually to an upper-class student of the Defiance College. The student must have established herself or himself as a person who is highly motivated academically; who is clearly in need of financial assistance and pursuing higher education, and who shows a great deal of respect and thoughtful consideration for faculty and other students in the Defiance community. The student should be recommended to the scholarship committee of the Defiance College by a faculty person. The announcement of The Herbert S. Beane Scholarship should be made annually at the Honors Day Convocation of the Defiance College.
2019 Recipient: Malia Ferry
Major: Early Childhood Education/Intervention Specialist

This award is a Business Administration award given in honor of Herbert Willett, who matriculated at Defiance College around 1921. Herbert spent his life in the service of human kind through his work with the Lend-Lease Program, the Marshall Plan, and the International Cooperation Administration.
2019 Recipient: Hayden Clingaman
Major: Accounting
Minor: Marketing

2019 Recipient: Tanner Clingaman
Major: Accounting
Minor: Economics

2019 Recipient: Daniel Ainsworth
Major: Adolescent to Young Adult Education Integrated Social Studies

2019 Recipient: Elyzabeth King
Major: Business Administration/Mathematics

2019 Recipient: Aimee Wulff
Major: Early Childhood Education/Intervention Specialist
Minor: Autism Studies

2019 Recipient: Michael Gilliland
Major: Health & Physical Education

2019 Recipient: Sidney Faine
Major: Sport Management

The Rothhar Assistantship in Education was established by the Rothhar family in memory of four family members who attended Defiance College and collectively devoted over 100 years to the teaching profession in Ohio.
The award is given to an upper-class student who is majoring in Teacher Education, is a resident of Northwest Ohio, demonstrates a need, and has attained a 2.3 or above GPA.
2019 Recipient: Corey Davis
Major: Intervention Specialist
Minor: Autism Studies

This award is named in honor of the Schauffler College, whose endowment and legacy have been part of Defiance College since 1967. It is given to a graduating senior who is majoring in Social Work and who best exemplifies dedication and achievement in the field of Social Work.
2019 Recipient: Madysyn Creighton
Major: Criminal Justice/Social Work
2019 Recipient: Kelsey Parker
Major: Social Work

2019 Recipient: Da'Ja'Nay Askew
Major: Psychology/Social Work
Minor: Religious Studies

This award is given to a junior majoring in mathematics with the highest GPA out of the junior class.
2019 Recipient: Nathan Schnitkey
Major: Mathematics

This award is given to a student that is majoring in any of the science fields at Defiance College and has a good academic standing.
2019 Recipient: Natalee Shingler
Major: Restoration Ecology

This award is given to a sophomore or junior that is majoring in a Sport Science major that has maintained at least a 3.0 GPA.
2019 Recipient: Brooke Gostomsky
Major: Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy

This award is made on behalf of George W. Botteron, who made outstanding contributions to the field of chemistry during his lifetime. It is given to a sophomore or junior chemistry student.
2019 Recipient: Megan Ladd
Major: Molecular Biology

This award is given to an upperclassman that is majoring in the natural systems at Defiance College and demonstrates the need and ability.
2019 Recipient: Jonathan Powell
Major: Molecular Biology

2019 Recipient: Elyzabeth King
Major: Business Administration/Mathematics

2019 Recipient: Morgan Connor
Major: Athletic Training

2019 Recipient: Madysyn Creighton
Major: Criminal Justice/Social Work

2019 Recipient: Jared Guerra
Major: Digital Forensic Science

2019 Recipient: Connor Behringer
Major: Exercise Science/Fitness and Wellness

2019 Recipient: Elyzabeth King
Major: Business Administration/Mathematics

2019 Recipient: Anthony Righi
Major: Nursing

2019 Recipient: Da'Ja'Nay Askew
Major: Psychology/Social Work
Minor: Religious Studies

2019 Recipient: Spencer Gray
Major: Molecular Biology

This award is given to an undergraduate student majoring in Forensic Science that has at least completed their sophomore year at Defiance College. The student must have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
2019 Recipient: Jordan Furko
Major: Forensic Science
Minor: Criminal Justice/Chemistry

2019 Recipient: Anthony Adamic
Major: Digital Forensic Science

This award is given to an outstanding sophomore or junior who is majoring in mathematics, computer science, or physics.
2019 Recipient: Lucas Thomeier
Major: Mathematics/Sport Management