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.
Ta’Miyea Turner ’27
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Major
Recipient of the Stabler Scholarship, the Patrick J. Pietrefesa ’96 Educational Opportunities Scholarship, and the Anne Findlay-Chamberlain and Rod Chamberlain ’74 Impact Scholarship
“I plan to become an ICU nurse. Finding out I was a scholarship recipient made me feel seen as a student from a low-income family. It helped me lift a serious weight off my shoulders.”
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.”
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.”
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 & 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
Dusty Putnam '72
Donor & Member of the Board of Trustees
“Etown has always been a super special place for me. I was an Army brat. I traveled the world and attended 13 different schools. At Etown, for the first time in my life, I was the same as everyone else. I was embraced and accepted. So when the College came to us, we weighed where we could make the biggest difference.”
Dusty made a gift to the College in 2018 to support the creation of a 180-meter indoor track in the Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-Being. The Putnam Track serves as a practice space for Etown student-athletes and a recreational area for all members of the Elizabethtown College campus community. Dusty graduated from Elizabethtown College with a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She is a current member of the College’s Board of Trustees.
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.”
Joe DePippo '76
Co-Creator of the 'Joseph A. '76 and Nancy Z. '79 DePippo Scholarship Fund'
“At Elizabethtown College, I got a great education, met some great people, and had some special mentors. My wife, Nancy, and I have continually tried to give back to Etown so that we can give future students, who may not have the financial means required, an opportunity to have a similar experience and be a part of this educational community.”
In 2021, Joe and Nancy created the "Joseph A. '76 and Nancy Z. '79 DePippo Scholarship Fund," which supports students of color at Elizabethtown College who are U.S. citizens with demonstrated financial need. Joe graduated from Etown with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Etown is where Joe met Nancy (Zinn), and he was a member of the men’s soccer team and several other student organizations. He remains engaged with the College in various capacities.
Peter '12 & Shelley Hobbs
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."
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.”