Richard A. Henson was many things, a pilot, a businessman, a visionary. As his distinguished career in aviation was winding down, he turned his attention and enthusiasm to philanthropy, establishing the Richard A. Henson Foundation, Inc. Though Mr. Henson’s formal...

Richard A. Henson was many things, a pilot, a businessman, a visionary. As his distinguished career in aviation was winding down, he turned his attention and enthusiasm to philanthropy, establishing the Richard A. Henson Foundation, Inc. Though Mr. Henson’s formal...

Richard (Rick) Nelson was a military veteran, a computer programmer for the IRS, a longtime resident of Bowie, MD and a loving and devoted father to three children. He was a firm believer in the power of education to create opportunities, a proud member of the Bowie...

Established by Rick Dudley, who was born with cerebral palsy, the $300,000 scholarship endowment was the first in the University System of Maryland dedicated to graduate students with disabilities. A Baltimore native and Towson University alumnus, Dudley was a...

The R. Neill & Nancy Carey Scholarship will provide a renewable scholarship to incoming and current students pursuing an undergraduate degree, meeting the following criteria: majoring in a program in Health Sciences and prioritized by highest academic achievement or...

Dr. Robert Dombrowski was the chair of the Accounting and Legal Studies Department in the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business from 1992-2004. Described as an innovator and a leader, Dr. Dombrowski created job experiences for his students by involving them in his...

Created in honor of Robert Parker Fondes mother, Tabitha Parker Fondes. Mrs. Fondes was born in Parsonsburg, MD, and graduated from Mercer Hospital School of Nursing in Trenton, NJ in 1915. She was a successful registered nurse for 50 of her 98 years. This...

Robert Schultheis was a member of the Class of 2000 and a two-term president of the SU Alumni Association who passed away in the fall of 2015. This scholarship will honor his memory and commitment to SU. To many, Robert Schultheis was a colleague, a friend or just...

Mr. Robert and Mrs. Josephine Sterling created the Sterling Trust to include Salisbury University. This noble bequest originated in 1992 supporting student scholarships, the Sterling Scholars, for incoming freshman from Somerset and Wicomico Counties of Maryland....

I am from NJ originally but grew up in Towson, MD. We were a family with four children who needed to go to college; in-state college tuition was the only choice. Salisbury made sense because I liked the location, beach instead of mountains. Each child in my family...

When I was attending college in the 1960’s, I was fortunate to receive some generous scholarship assistance. I know how much this lifted the financial burden from my parents and me, so I didn’t have to work long hours while concentrating on my studies. Higher...

The Rotary Club was founded to bring people together to better their communities. The Salisbury Rotary Club is an extension of the international organization and is carrying on the legacy of “service above self” to help meet needs of individuals in Salisbury. One of...

In 1997, Salisbury business man and civic leader Samuel Seidel and his wife, Marilyn Seidel, a retired nurse, gave $1 million to endow the Seidel School of Education at Salisbury University (then known as the Seidel School of Education and Professional Studies). In...

Sea Gull Century funds multiple scholarships each year after the bike tour in October. Student applications are reviewed and selected for their involvement with SGC weekend. Over 150 student volunteers make Sea Gull Century a success. Below are a few recipient...

A nonprofit organization started at the Indiana University Training School for nurses in 1922 to help advance and develop nursing and nurses across the United States. This scholarship helps support graduate and undergraduate students at SU who are seeking their...

This scholarship is in memory of Dr. Stephen G. Hardy, former Director of Advancement Services for Salisbury University. Stephen came to SU with his wife, Dr. Beatriz Hardy, Dean of Libraries and Instructional Resources, in 2012. He oversaw tremendous growth in...

We thank the team from StratWealth in Salisbury, MD for the support of SU students! https://www.strat-wealth.com/ StratWealth’s primary mission is to Serve Others to Make Lives Better. To do that, we nurture a genuine culture where everybody matters. When you...

Dr. Jon Andes of the Education Specialties Department and Dr. Laurie Andes of the Teacher Education Department established the Andes Family Scholarship to encourage more SU students to major in the field of education at SU. The Andes Family Scholarship inspires...

Dr. Anne H. Matthews, a former member of the Beta Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society, seeks to empower young women to pursue excellence especially in the field of education. This scholarship is dedicated toward helping prospective young educators pursue their...

The late Carolyn Lee Cramer Korn was a graduate of Salisbury State University, Class of 1957. She was a passionate teacher for the East Salisbury Elementary School, before moving to Georgia with her husband John. Mr. John Korn has graciously continued the support of...

The David Yuri Hooper Scholarship was established by David Jerome Hooper and Wilma Rae Hooper of Bel Air, Maryland, to honor the excellent education received by their son who graduated from Salisbury University in 1994. Mr. and Mrs. Hooper have supported SU for many...

The Delta Kappa Gamma honor society seeks to help support the development of young women. The Beta Chapter of the honor society strives to give young women opportunities to grow as educators and professionals.

Mrs. Pamela Dolle is a dedicated and driven alumnus. A 1976 graduate, she has remained active at her Alma Mater, serving on the Alumni Association’s Board of Directors from 1997-2001 and as president until 2003. She and her husband, Rudolph, owners of Dolle’s...

In 2005, Salisbury University Foundation Board member Charles Emery and his wife Barbara tragically lost their son Stephen. Years late, Mr. Emery lost his brother Paul Porter Emery.. The foundation was honored to serve as a memorial agent for the Emery family. “When...

Mitch Halbrich worked in the Baltimore area for over 30 years as an executive placement recruiter in the accounting and finance industry. Mitch was especially adept at making valuable and lasting connections with everyone with whom he came in touch, fueling his...

Dr. Michael Garner As a former engineer and entrepreneur, Dr. Garner had a lifetime of business experience when he arrived at SU, including a stint of teaching in New Zealand for three years. He would then spend the next 26 years teaching upper-division accounting...

George Ernest Miles, 79, of Salisbury, MD, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at his residence. Born on August 14, 1938 in Memphis, TN, he was the son of the late Ernest Miles and Elizabeth Jenkins Miles. The eldest of three, George was raised in Memphis and...

In 2001, Bruce and Lisa Cort, and family, have generously funded a scholarship for the SU Chemistry Department in honor of Irving and Sylvia Cort. The Cort family has ties with Salisbury University through Bruce Cort, alumnus (SU Class of 1971) and the son of Irving...

Salisbury University provides students countless opportunities to explore new areas and broaden their perspectives – in and out of the classroom, from outdoor orientation and study abroad/away programs, to internships and mentorship from dedicated faculty and staff. ...

This scholarship provides funding to a junior or senior grade level student pursuing an undergraduate degree in social work and meeting the following criteria: 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher, completion of a short essay and enrolling full time each semester. The...