Indiana University of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce the availability of the George A. Chressanthis Department of Economics Scholarship:

• Application - Incoming Freshman (Microsoft Word format)

• Application - Continuing Students (Microsoft Word format)

The minimum scholarship award is $3,000.

This scholarship was established by George A. Chressanthis, a 1977 graduate of Indiana  University of Pennsylvania.  During his time at IUP, Dr. Chressanthis was active in numerous activities, including the Economics Club, Omicron Delta Epsilon, the Chess Club, Operation Uplift, and Alpha Phi Omega.

After earning his Master’s degree at Purdue University, Dr. Chressanthis enrolled in the doctoral economics program in the Krannert Graduate School of Management at Purdue, earning a full scholarship and teaching assistantship honors.  He proceeded to spend 14 years as a professor of economics at Saginaw Valley State University, Texas Tech University, and Mississippi State University before entering the private sector.  Today, Dr. Chressanthis is Senior Director, Central Support Analytics, Commercial Insight - Commercial Operations for AstraZeneca, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical firms. 

The George A. Chressanthis Department of Economics Scholarship, made possible by Dr. Chressanthis and AstraZeneca, recognizes students who demonstrate good academic standing and the potential for future success.

Eligible candidates for the scholarship must meet the following guidelines:

1. Preference is given to incoming freshman students who have declared a major in Economics, Economics Pre-Law, Mathematics/Economics, or Social Science Education with a concentration in Economics at IUP.  Currently enrolled students may be considered for the scholarship based upon academic and financial factors, including an earned 3.25 cumulative GPA.

2. Must have an outstanding academic record demonstrated by factors including high school GPA, class rank, performance on SAT or other college entrance standardized tests, and participation in extra-curricular activities that have an academic focus.

3. Must demonstrate financial need in pursuing higher education objectives.

4. Must complete the application form and procedure for award consideration.

Review of applications will begin March 1, 2007, and continue until the scholarships are awarded.

For more information, contact the Department of Economics by calling (724) 357-2640.