Support Etown Scholarships
An Elizabethtown College education is for people who feel the pull to contribute to the world. Our students go on to be exceptional in whatever profession they choose. Scholarships open the door for our students to gain an incredible Etown experience. They provide the necessary support our Blue Jays need to access a transformative education and dynamic experiences both inside and outside the classroom.
Hannah Fletcher ’26
Music Therapy Major
Recipient of the Cheryl Deck '71 Music Scholarship
“I am so grateful for the support I have been given to learn and grow as a student and leader. With financial aid, I can securely work toward graduating with a bachelor's degree in Music Therapy and completing my internship and board certification test.”
Brandon Baxter ’24
Biology/Pre-Med Major
Recipient of the Benjamin G. Musser and Vera B. Musser Pre-Medical Scholarship, the Stabler Scholarship, and the Baer Six Professors Pre-Medicine Scholarship
“I plan to gain experience working in health care before applying to medical schools. Thank you for your vote of confidence and for investing in the futures of others.”
Brenda Benedict ’23
Health Care Administration Major
Recipient of the Edward & Carol Murphy/Charlotte Newcombe Scholarship
“I am a recent graduate of the Health Care Administration program offered through Etown’s School of Graduate and Professional Studies. Because of my scholarship, I was able to take more courses more quickly. It is my hope that my degree will help me advance in my career to support my family. Thank you for believing in me and other adult learners.”
Devyn Schuman ’24
Health Sciences Major
Recipient of the Hearthstone Foundation First-Generation Scholarship and the R. Kent Replogle Scholarship
“I’m a first-generation college student and come from a small town in Maryland. Scholarships help students like me minimize the debt we take on. I feel fortunate that there are people who believed in my abilities and were willing to invest in my education. It’s the definition of selfless generosity and commitment to future generations.”
Impact Scholarships
Impact scholarships are annual scholarships that support Etown students who have financial need. They enable the College to recruit and retain the best and brightest while providing greater access to a transformational Etown educational experience. Donors can create an impact scholarship with a commitment of at least $2,500 per year for a four-year pledge. Donors also have the options to name the scholarship - either for themselves or in honor/memory of someone - and designate the award to an academic school (e.g., School of Business, School of Public Service).
For more information on impact scholarships, please contact Ben Osterhout, Director of Annual Giving.
Give to an Impact Scholarship
Endowed Scholarships
Endowed scholarships help to ensure that an Etown education is available to all students. An endowed scholarship at Etown establishes a permanent resource from which our students will receive support in perpetuity. These scholarships enable the College to enroll current and future generations of students regardless of their financial means.
Learn More about Endowed ScholarshipsBusiness Impact Scholarships
Through a Business Impact Scholarship, your company can make an investment in future leaders who will make a difference. Today, Elizabethtown College presents more opportunities for learning, innovation, and transformative experiences than ever before. An annually funded Business Impact Scholarship presents an opportunity for you to support Etown students in a way that reflects your passions and values. You can create a scholarship that is meaningful and will have a positive impact on the lives of Etown students.
Business Impact Scholarships are annual scholarships that support Etown students who have financial need. They enable the College to recruit and retain the best and brightest while providing greater access to the Etown experience.
Businesses can create a Business Impact Scholarship with a commitment of at least $2,500 per year for a four-year pledge. Your company has the option to name the scholarship – either for the business or in honor/memory of someone. A Business Impact Scholarship can be designated to either the Family Business and Entrepreneurship Certificate or to an academic school of choice (e.g., School of Business, School of Engineering and Computer Science). What sets these scholarships apart from other giving opportunities is the ability for your gift to go directly and immediately to a student – when you give $2,500, they receive $2,500.
Through a Business Impact Scholarship, you can give to what matters most to you and let a student know that you believe in the work that they are doing. Please contact Cori Breault, Director of Relationship Management and Advancement Operations, to create your Business Impact Scholarship.
Give to a Business Impact ScholarshipStories That Inspire
Greg ’91 and Sheri Kemper ’90 Donecker
Creators of The Greg ’91 and Sheri Kemper ’90 Donecker Business Scholarship
“Elizabethtown College not only gave us a valuable education and experiences that contributed to our success over the years, but also lifetime memories and friendships. Having both benefited from Etown scholarships while attending, we wanted to make sure that other students have the same opportunities.”
Greg and Sheri are graduates of the School of Business with concentrations in Accounting, Finance, Management, and Marketing and both benefitted from internship opportunities. They credit the excellent foundation in business education that they received at Etown with providing the necessary skills to manage and grow their family business.
Barbara ’64 and John Seidler
The Barbara ’64 and John Seidler Scholarship
“Sixty-five years ago, as a graduating high school senior, I was overwhelmed to be awarded a scholarship to attend Elizabethtown College. Now, it is my privilege to fulfill another dream by being one of many willing to provide a scholarship that will open the doors of opportunity to tomorrow’s leaders.”
Barbara never forgot how a donor’s generosity set her on a path to fulfill her dream of becoming a teacher, and that was key to her and her husband’s commitment to creating a need-based scholarship that will enable current and future Etown students to prosper and succeed.
Michael J. Lorelli ’88
Creator of The Michael J. Lorelli ’88 Scholarship
“My years at Etown instilled in me a desire to give back to the community in a variety of capacities. By establishing a scholarship, I hope to provide others with the same life-changing experience that an Etown education provided to me.”
Mike is a current member of the Elizabethtown College Board of Trustees, and served on the College’s President's Leadership Council for seven years. Through his involvement with Etown over the past decade, he learned that providing funds for scholarships was where he could best help the College continue its mission to “Educate for Service” and remain viable in the very competitive landscape of higher education. Mike, who graduated with a degree in Business Management and Marketing, created the scholarship to provide students of all majors with the same life-changing experiences that he had at Etown.
Beth Bowers ’79
Creator of The Beth Bowers ’79 Scholarship
“There are various ways to give back to the College, but this scholarship allowed me to go beyond just supporting the Annual Fund and other giving opportunities. It felt like a more personal connection where I can make a difference for students who share my interest in physical activity, nutrition, and athletics.”
Beth was the first donor to capitalize on Elizabethtown College’s Million Dollar Match initiative, the most significant fundraising match in Etown’s history. Through this initiative, Beth was inspired to create the Beth Bowers ’79 Scholarship, which will benefit students who are majoring in Exercise Science. As a student at Etown, Beth majored in Business Administration and was a member of the varsity field hockey and softball teams. Athletics were very important to her from an early age, and her Etown experience was defined by the close relationships she built with her teammates and coaches.
Rebecca S. Walck ’04
Creator of The Rebecca S. Walck ’04 Accounting Scholarship
“When I chose to attend Elizabethtown College, I was able to make the decision based on the merits of the school and the high quality of the Accounting program. Because of the assistance I received via scholarships, cost did not have an outsized impact on my decision. By creating a scholarship, I’m able to join the many donors who help make Etown affordable for all students.”
An Accounting major, Becky takes great pride in Etown’s program and is excited for the opportunity to support students majoring in Accounting, a profession that is currently facing a labor shortage. Etown not only provided Becky with an excellent education, but it also helped her develop lifelong friendships and a strong sense of community. She continues to serve the College as a member of the Alumni Council’s Executive Committee and the Accounting Advisory Committee.
Clark Associates
Creator of the Clark Associates Scholarship
“Clark Associates has had a great relationship with Elizabethtown College for many years and appreciates the opportunity to provide scholarships to Etown students. Clark Associates currently employs 59 Etown alumni, and they are competent, driven employees who are well prepared to succeed in the corporate world. It is a no-brainer for us as a company to support Etown students in their educational efforts. We very much value our partnership with Elizabethtown College.”
Peter '12 & Shelley Hobbs P'28
Etown’s First Impact Scholarship Donors
“Our reason for giving to impact scholarships was about a belief in community and shared purpose. As we give to each other through gifts, acts of service, and sharing our stories, we are investing in the success of people. As an SGPS alumnus, and a first-generation college graduate, I'm grateful for those at Etown who fanned the flame of perseverance for me. That gratitude is a great feeling, and the impact scholarship is a way of extending that gratitude and an inspiration to others. Please join us in building up the Blue Jay family.”
Valerie Eichorn '00
Creator of the 'Unlocking Your Potential Scholarship'
“It is so gratifying to see firsthand how your contributions are being leveraged to help students have the best educational experience possible. The name of my scholarship, ‘Unlocking Your Potential,’ embodies my purpose. It’s about helping others know they are loved, they are worthy, and they are strong.”
Valerie realized her vision of helping students push themselves beyond what they themselves perceive they are capable of through the creation of the "Unlocking Your Potential Scholarship," which benefits a student who comes from a single-parent home. Valerie earned her bachelor’s degree in Communications from Elizabethtown College. During her time at Etown, she lost her father to suicide and credits the College for supporting her through the hardest time in her life. This is what inspired her to create the “Unlocking Your Potential Scholarship.”