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Scholarships
Scholarships
Thanks to the vision and generosity of many donors, Midland University offers a variety of scholarships with varied and diverse criteria. When you give to student scholarships at Midland University, you help offset the cost of education and open up opportunities for students who, due to financial pressures, would be unable to obtain an undergraduate degree. If you are interested in establishing a scholarship, please contact Laura Jensen, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, at 402-941-6523 or jensen@midlandu.edu.
Dale and Rita Pennybaker Scholarship
Established in 2010 by the generosity of family, friends and former players and students whose lives have been touched by the Pennybakers. The scholarship is to be used for the benefit of student athletes in good academic standing.
Magdalene Peters Memorial Scholarship
This fund was established by a bequest from the estate of Magdalene Peters and is to be awarded annually to a sophomore, junior or senior majoring in business and maintaining the scholarship quotient established by Midland.
Martha Peters Phi Omega Scholarship
This sorority has honored Martha Peters with a scholarship bearing her name. A 1934 Midland graduate, Martha Peters had a lifelong relationship with Midland Lutheran College as secretary to the president and archivist. The scholarship recognizes students who reflect her character and loyalty to Midland.
Dr. Harold E. Petersen Memorial Scholarship
To honor and to memorialize the life and achievements of St. Joseph, Missouri, pediatrician Dr. Harold E. Petersen, ’27, a scholarship has been established by Mrs. Eulalia E. Petersen, wife of Dr. Petersen, and by his family. Awards are given annually to juniors or seniors of demonstrated academic ability and with financial need who are majoring in pre-medicine. Consideration also may be given to nursing students.
Gladys Peterson Perpetual Scholarship
For students who intend to pursue a career in elementary education.
Pi Epsilon Alumni Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a member of Pi Epsilon sorority.
Dr. Winifred J. Ellenchild Pinch Scholarship
Dr. Winifred J. Ellenchild Pinch, a former member of the Midland nursing faculty, and her husband, Dr. Lewis Pinch, established this scholarship in 2008. The intent is to help sustain the quality of students in the nursing program, by providing scholarship support. This scholarship is to be awarded to a junior or senior nursing student who has demonstrated financial need and maintains good academic standing and progress.
Dr. Joseph E. Pinkall Family Scholarship
This endowed scholarship was established in loving memory of Dr. Joseph E. Pinkall by members of his family. Making his career educating youth for 38 years as a science teacher, Dr. Pinkall, a 1958 alumnus, was a longtime supporter of Midland Lutheran College and served two terms as a Board of Trustee Member. This scholarship is to be awarded each year to a deserving student at Midland University with first preference going to a descendant of the Pinkall Family and second preference going to a student with at least sophomore status majoring in a science field.
Dr. Edwin and Mrs. Vera Prauner Scholarship
One or more scholarships will be awarded each year to worthy students demonstrating financial need. Students may be in the sophomore, junior or senior class. Assuming continued eligibility, scholarships are renewable for succeeding years.
John R. Prauner Memorial Scholarship
This fund has been established in honor of the achievements of the late John R. Prauner. He excelled in his academic pursuits, as well as in athletics and in his social involvements. One or more scholarships shall be awarded annually to junior or senior students active in campus life and athletics, of high moral character who excel in academics.
Dr. Charles A. Puls Memorial Scholarship
Created by his beloved wife, Inez M. Puls, this scholarship remembers Dr. Charles A. Puls. A 1922 graduate of Midland, Dr. Puls was a former chairman of the board of trustees and received an honorary doctorate degree from Midland College. Dr. Puls spent his life as a servant in the Lord in the Lutheran Church. A scholarship will be awarded annually to a student who has completed the freshman year, demonstrated academic ability, has financial need and is active in campus life. Preference will be given to a dedicated student who plans to pursue a career in the ministry.
Edith M. Puls Scholarship
Created by the Rev. Charles Puls and his beloved wife, Inez M. Puls, this scholarship remembers Charles' sister, Edith M. Puls. As a nurse, Edith was always interested in young people desiring to become nurses. A scholarship will be awarded annually to a Midland student with demonstrated academic ability and financial need. Preference will be given to a dedicated student who plans to pursue a career in nursing.
Helen L. Puls Scholarship
Created by the Rev. Charles Puls and his beloved wife, Inez M. Puls, this scholarship remembers Charles' sister Helen L. Puls. As a teacher, Helen was considered outstanding in her field by the Omaha Public School System. A scholarship will be awarded annually to a Midland student with demonstrated academic ability and financial need. Preference will be given to a student who plans to pursue a career in teaching with an emphasis on elementary education.
Laura Rainie Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded each year to one or more worthy and deserving student(s) and may be renewed for succeeding years.
Jennifer K. Reiman Education Scholarship
The Jennifer K. Reiman Education Scholarship was established at Midland Lutheran College in 2004 by family members of Jennifer K. Reiman. This scholarship was created in an effort to honor Jennifer's dedication and passion for earning a degree in elementary education and for her exceptional involvement in the campus community by exemplifying qualities of a true ambassador to the University.
Reiman-Sager Champion of Character Scholarship
The Reiman-Sager Champion of Character Scholarship was established at Midland Lutheran College in 2004 by family members of Valerie Reiman and Janelle Sager. This Scholarship was created in an effort to honor Valerie and Janelle's exceptional accomplishments, not only as academic scholars and athletes, but also as possessing characteristics of true champions.
Elizabeth Renkel Scholarship
This scholarship is provided to students of strong Christian faith anchored in active membership in their home congregation and endorsed by the home pastor. Renewal of the scholarship assumes active participation in the campus religious life and worship with a local congregation.
Rev. Roland Renkel Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Rev. Roland W. Renkel in gratitude to God for His gifts and in appreciation of his mother who influenced his attendance at Midland. Scholarships shall be awarded annually to junior or senior students manifesting an appreciation of God's gift of life through spiritual, intellectual and social development.
Dr. Harold Conrad Rhea, Class of 1957 Scholarship
This endowed scholarship is awarded to a student athlete majoring in education and participating in football, cross country, track and field, or volleyball. Students must have financial need, remain in good academic standing, and participate in one of the above named sports during their sophomore, junior or senior year. The scholarship is renewable annually.
Dr. Thomas D. and Inez V. Rinde Scholarship
Established by the Rinde family, this scholarship memorializes and honors Dr. and Mrs. Rinde, both Midland alumni. Dr. Rinde served for 30 years on the faculty of Central Lutheran Theological Seminary, when it was associated with Midland. Dr. Rinde was dean from 1942-49. The scholarship is awarded to junior and senior students with financial need, demonstrated academic ability, and who are active in campus life. Preference is given to students who are Lutheran.
Judy Rine Education Scholarship
Established by Midland alumna Judy Rine '70, this annual/funded scholarship supports a Midland student who is an education major and of sophomore standing or above. Preference should be given to a student who is also a member of Pi Epsilon.
Dr. Darlene Ritter Scholarship
Established by the friends and family of Dr. Darlene Ritter, longtime professor of English at Midland, this scholarship is awarded each year to an English major of good character with financial need. The scholarship is given in recognition of the tremendous impact Dr. Ritter’s teaching has had upon Midland students, and serves to underscore the importance of English in a liberal arts education at Midland.
Rev. Dr. Ralph and Mrs. Ree Ritzen Scholarship
This perpetual scholarship was established through the estate of Ralph and Ree Ritzen and continues to be supported by the Ritzen family. This scholarship is awarded to Midland students majoring in Religion & Philosophy, Youth & Family Ministry, or Education.
Helen F. Roeske Endowed Scholarship
In memory of Helen F. Roeske, this scholarship should be awarded to deserving students of at least Sophomore standing who plan to enter the Christian ministry or a career of Christian work. A primary consideration in the awarding of such scholarships shall be financial need and scholastic achievement.
Kenneth Rohwer Memorial Scholarship
This endowed scholarship was established in memory of Kenneth Rohwer by his family and friends. A 1970 graduate of Midland, Kenneth made his career as a mathematics teacher at Blair High School. This scholarship is to be awarded to a senior Secondary Education major during the semester when he/she will be student teaching. First preference shall be given to those majoring in Secondary Education-Mathematics.
