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Listed alphabetically are the scholarships awarded in 2021-2022 and the Warriors who received those awards.

(To ease navigation to a specific scholarship, please use the alpha bar above.)

Thank you to our 2020-2021 scholarship donors

Marjorie E. Sanderson Endowed Writing Award

Established to honor Dr. Marjorie Sanderson, RN., Ed.D, FAAN past associate Dean for Nursing at ESU

• To be awarded

Sanofi Pasteur Community Annual Scholarship

Established by Sanofi Pasteur

• Kiara D. Joseph, sophomore, biology, East Stroudsburg, Pa.
• Kierstin B. Meckes, junior, chemistry, Kunkletown, Pa.

Arthur ’62 and Fannie (Greene) ’62 Schisler Athletic Endowed Scholarship

Established by Arthur ’62 and Fannie Greene ’62 Schisler

• Tyrese M. Brandon, sophomore, accounting, Northampton, Pa.

Darleen Schaare Schott ’63 Endowed Scholarship

Established by Darleen Schaare Schott '63

• Jada L. Whiteman, senior, physical education teacher education, Lehighton, Pa.

Richard Schumacher ’70 Wrestling Annual Scholarship

Established by ESU Athletics in memory of Richard Schumacher ’70

• Luke M. Ciampa, freshman, exercise science, Lake Hopatcong, N.J.
• Eric J. Falleni, sophomore, exercise science, Stanhope, N.J.
• Ajay B. Hiller, freshman, business management, East Stroudsburg, Pa.
• Zachary B. Lewis, senior, criminal justice, Stroudsburg, Pa.
• Bryce A. Parenti, junior, physical education teacher education, Alpha, N.J.
• Matthew W. Richardson, sophomore, sport management, Upper Chichester, Pa.
• Matthew Rosa, sophomore, business management, Newton, N.J. 

Ronald Christian Schwartz ’63 Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Established by Mrs. Eva C. Schwartz in memory of her son, Ronald Christian Schwartz ’63 former ESU faculty member

• Kristen A. Popp, senior, special education/early childhood education, East Stroudsburg, Pa.

Justin Scott ’07 M’08 Men’s Basketball Annual Scholarship

Established by Justin Scott ’07 M’08

• Marc A. Rodriguez, graduate, exercise science, Philadelphia, Pa.

Anne T. Scrak Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Established in memory of Anne T. Scrak, former professor of Early Childhood and Elementary Education at ESU

• Amanda C. Kalberer, senior, early childhood education (PreK-4), Swiftwater, Pa.

Semerod Family Annual Scholarship

Established by Scott and Nina Semerod

• Jacqueline N. Colon, sophomore, psychology, Kunkletown, Pa.
• Isaiah Marseille, junior, business management, Levittown, Pa.

Robert Shebelsky Baseball Annual Scholarship

Established in honor of Robert Shebelsky

• Tommy J. Dunleavy, graduate, communication, Bushkill, Pa.

Alice Hartinger Shelly ’04 Annual Scholarship

Established in honor of Alice Hartinger Shelly '04

• McKenzie M. Gaghan, senior, hotel, restaurant and tourism management, North Massapequa, N.Y.

Shi-Yang Mathematics Endowed Scholarship

Established by Dr. Niandong Shi and Dr. Youjun Yang

• Jannae D. Bonds, senior, mathematics, Hummelstown, Pa.
• Colby B. Stichter, senior, mathematics, Mohrsville, Pa.

Peggy Errico Shields ’55 Endowed Scholarship

Established in memory of Peggy Errico Shields ’55

• NaQuasia S. Dickerson, senior, early childhood education (PreK-4), Sciota, Pa.
• Brooke E. Jacobi, senior, special education/early childhood education, Saylorsburg, Pa.
• Amanda C. Kalberer, senior, early childhood education (PreK-4), Swiftwater, Pa.
• Bailee Kupper, sophomore, early childhood education (PreK-4), Easton, Pa.
• Natalie R. Loeffler, senior, special education/early childhood education, Milford, Pa.
• Angela Lucchesi, senior, special education/early childhood education, Stanhope, N.J.
• Olivia G. Nobile, senior, special education/early childhood education, Dingmans Ferry, Pa.
• Sarah L. Sallo, senior, early childhood education (PreK-4), Cresco, Pa.

Robert J. Shields ’55 Endowed Scholarship

Established by Dr. Robert J. Shields ’55

• Nicholas A. King, senior, biology, Matamoras, Pa.
• Sydney R. Maney, junior, biology, Milford, Pa.
• Faith Reash, senior, biology, Hazlet, N.J.
• Keyanna N. Safforld, junior, biology, East Stroudsburg, Pa.

Dr. Gregory Shoemaker ’80 Men’s Wrestling Annual Scholarship

Established by Dr. Gregory Shoemaker ’80

• To be awarded

Dr. Gregory Shoemaker ’80 Women’s Wrestling Annual Scholarship

Established by Dr. Gregory Shoemaker ’80

• Josselinne X. Campos, sophomore, Spanish, Kingston, N.Y.

Jeff Shrive Football Annual Scholarship

Established by Jeff Shrive

• Ryan Hieber, sophomore, computer science, Doylestown, Pa.

Frank D. and Marjorie C. Sills Endowed Scholarship

Established by Dr. Frank D. Sills, president of ESU (1968 – 1970) and former dean of Health Sciences and Physical Education

• Jeffrey O’Neill, senior, physical education teacher education, Mount Bethel, Pa.
• Rachel V. Seivard, senior, physical education teacher education, New Castle, Del.

Jason Simpson Annual Scholarship

Established in memory of Jason Simpson

• Alicca M. Zeiner, graduate, communication sciences & disorders, Allentown, Pa.

Nancy Whitley Sisson ’68 Nursing Endowed and Annual Scholarships

Established in the name of Nancy Whitley Sisson ’68

• David A. Akinwande, senior, nursing, Levittown, Pa.

Skytop Resort Endowed Scholarship

Established by Skytop Resort

• Carly M. Zumar, senior, hotel, restaurant and tourism management, Levittown, Pa.

Smeaton-Lane Endowed Scholarship

Established by Patricia and John Smeaton and Douglas and Sharon Lane

• Colby B. Stichter, senior, mathematics, Mohrsville, Pa.

C. Warner Smith Endowed Scholarship for Environmental Studies

Established by Deborah Smith Colgan ’75 to honor her father, C. Warner Smith

• Sara J. Desjadon, senior, environmental studies, Oxford, N.J.

Emma Koehler Smith ’45 Endowed Scholarship

Established by Emma Koehler Smith ’45

• McKenzie M. Gaghan, senior, hotel, restaurant and tourism management, North Massapequa, N.Y.

Ryan N. Smith Memorial Men’s Basketball Annual Scholarship

Established in memory of Ryan N. Smith

• Marc A. Rodriguez, graduate, exercise science, Philadelphia, Pa.

Dale Snow Endowed and Annual Awards

Established in memory of Dale Snow, former coordinator of the Institute of Communication Studies

• Scott P. Linuci, senior, communication, Bartonsville, Pa.

Sheldon J. Snyder ’86 Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Established in memory of Sheldon J. Snyder ’86

• Blake A. Miller, senior, computer security. Lancaster, Pa.

Mary Murphy Sobrinski ’45 Endowed Scholarship

Established in memory of Mary Murphy Sobrinski ’45 who served on the Alumni Association Board and conducted the Alumni Travel Program for many years

• Alexandra N. Koerner, senior, English, Mount Laurel, N.J.

SOAR (Success; Opportunity + Ambition = Reality) Annual Scholarship

Established by Dr. Heather Garrison

• Shinrod Marshall, sophomore, special education & rehabilitation, Swiftwater, Pa.
• Paige Pfeifer, senior, special education/early childhood education, Jim Thorpe, Pa.
• Kristen A. Popp, senior, special education/early childhood education, East Stroudsburg, Pa.

Social Work Annual Scholarship

Established anonymously

• Rebecca A. Harding, senior, social work, Blossburg, Pa.

Sodexo Athletic Endowed Scholarship

Established by Sodexo

• McKenna M. Conklin, sophomore, physical education teacher education, Lancaster, Pa.

Geoffrey Spitko ’90 Men’s Basketball Annual Scholarship

Established by Geoffrey Spitko ’90

• Michael B. Millsip, senior, criminal justice, Philadelphia, Pa.

Mike Stambaugh ’76 Football Annual Scholarship

Established by Mike Stambaugh ’76

• Ryan Hieber, sophomore, computer science, Doylestown, Pa.

Alex and Helen Tweed Staneski Endowed Scholarship

Established by Richard Staneski

• Jessica M. Harpel, freshman, sport management, West Chester, Pa.

Kenneth E. and Charlotte M. Starner Endowed Scholarship

Established in honor of Kenneth E. and Charlotte M. Starner

• Matthew V. Colon, junior, economics, Saylorsburg, Pa.

Shelby Starner Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Established in memory of Shelby Starner

• Trinity E. Holmes, sophomore, criminal justice, Hatfield, Pa.

Willard Stem ’76 Memorial Men’s Basketball Annual Scholarship

Established in memory of Willard Stem ’76

• Carlos Pepin, senior, criminal justice, Jersey City, N.J.

Eugene E. Stish Endowed Scholarship

Established in honor of Eugene E. Stish by Margaret L. Stish

• Valerie A. Munoz, senior, biology, Tobyhanna, Pa.

Stony Acres Annual Scholarship

Established by the Board of Directors of Stony Acres

• Derek L. Lederer, junior, recreation services management, Old Forge, Pa.

Roger Straub ’94 Football Annual Scholarship

Established by Roger ’94 and Denise ’93 Straub

• Brendan L. Shaffer, senior, exercise science, Middletown, Pa.

Sterling and Dorothy Strauser Annual Scholarship

Established in the names of Sterling and Dorothy Strauser

• To be awarded

Edmund A. Strickland Endowed Book Award

Established in honor of Edmund A. Strickland

• Amanda M. Ciarlante, senior, hotel, restaurant and tourism management, Pocono Lake, Pa.

Elsie E. Strube Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Established in memory of Elsie E. Strube

• Keanan M. Baines, senior, criminal justice, Philadelphia, Pa.

Duane Struppler, Jr. Endowed Scholarship

Established in memory of Duane Struppler, Jr.

• Timothy P. Kinney, sophomore, business management, East Stroudsburg, Pa.

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Leadership Annual Scholarship

Established by ESU Athletics

• David A. Akinwande, senior, nursing, Levittown, Pa.
• Hannah E. Barbush, senior, special education/early childhood education, Manheim, Pa.
• Rece M. Bender, senior, sport management, Lancaster, Pa.
• Mary Kate McKay, junior, biology, West End, N.C.

David ’80 and Ann Rapoch Super Annual Scholarship

Established by David ’80 and Ann Rapoch Super

• Jessica E. Null, junior, political science, Philadelphia, Pa.

Doc Sutton Annual Scholarship

Established by Doc Sutton and Linda DeRenzis-Sutton

• Kyler Wuestner, junior, physical education teacher education, Hummelstown, Pa.

Doc Sutton Endowed Scholarship

Established by Doc Sutton and Linda DeRenzis-Sutton

• David A. Akinwande, senior, nursing, Levittown, Pa.

SWB Railriders Annual Scholarship

Established by Steve Somers

• Nathan J. Fiala, graduate, management & leadership, Scranton, Pa.
• Brainy Rojas, senior, business management, Wilkes Barre, Pa.

Bob Sweeney ’62 Annual Scholarship

Established by Bob Sweeney ’62

• Zachary M. Sabol, sophomore, history, Macungie, Pa.

Ryan and Ethan Swiderek Football Annual Scholarship

Established by Joseph Swiderek '87

• Brenda L. Shaffer, senior, exercise science, Middletown, Pa.