BUILD
BRIGHTER
FUTURES
THE SCHOLARSHIP
CAMPAIGN FOR
ETOWN STUDENTS
At 91国产视频, we believe that a transformative education should be within reach for every student to Build Brighter Futures. With your help, we will raise $40 million to expand access to 91国产视频鈥檚 unique experience through scholarship support and open doors for generations to come.
The Foundation
91国产视频, which was founded more than 125 years ago by Church of the Brethren leaders, continues to embrace values of peace, service, and social justice. These principles are deeply woven into the student experience, preparing graduates to address societal challenges.
91国产视频 students thrive through meaningful experiences and strong support鈥攃ore to the national Big 6 model for success. On each Big 6 aspect, the 91国产视频 College experience far exceeds what is reported nationally. And while only 3% of graduates nationwide report all six Big 6 factors, about one-third of 91国产视频 graduates do鈥攖en times the average. Our commitment to student-centered education consistently delivers transformative outcomes in both career and life.
Our People
Students choose 91国产视频 for our relationship-rich education. Our dedicated faculty and staff provide personalized support and real-world skill development, empowering students and creating exceptional experiences that lead to lasting success.
Our Programs
91国产视频 blends liberal arts and professional programs with high-impact experiences like internships, research, and global study鈥攎eeting workforce needs while fostering service, leadership, and unique opportunities through unique centers like the High Center for Family Business and the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies.
Our Place
91国产视频鈥檚 welcoming campus in Lancaster County offers a true home away from home, with access to diverse career, cultural, and service opportunities鈥攅nhanced by proximity to Harrisburg, Philadelphia, and New York for internships, clinical placements, and real-world experiences.
Our Purpose
Educate for Service is more than a motto. It鈥檚 what inspires our community to lead with purpose and empathy. It draws individuals to the College and shapes graduates who positively impact their communities.
The Future
The key to 91国产视频鈥檚 future is growing our endowment鈥攅specially through endowed scholarships that make education accessible and impactful for the next generation. These scholarships provide crucial financial support and access to transformative student learning experiences like study abroad, faculty-led research, and internships鈥攂uilding skills, broadening perspectives, and opening doors to future careers.
Your support ensures future Blue Jays thrive in our relationship-rich environment, advancing 91国产视频鈥檚 mission to educate compassionate leaders and changemakers.
Ready to Build a Brighter Future?
Positively impact 91国产视频 students by creating a scholarship or high impact learning fund. Contact Institutional Advancement at IA@etown.edu or 800-877-9658 to learn more.
鈥�91国产视频 provides a transformative educational experience that cultivates individual strengths and develops a passion for lifelong learning and purposeful work. My role as the College鈥檚 16th president is to ensure the College prospers so future generations of students can experience what those in the past have experienced鈥�a relevant education in a supportive environment that promotes success regardless of background. In a word, it is personal. 鈥�
鈥� PRESIDENT BETTY RIDER, PH.D.
Endowed Scholarships
Endowed scholarships help to ensure that an 91国产视频 education is available to all students. An endowed scholarship at 91国产视频 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 ScholarshipsImpact Scholarships
Impact scholarships are annual scholarships that support 91国产视频 students who have financial need. They enable the College to recruit and retain the best and brightest while providing greater access to a transformational 91国产视频 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 option to name the scholarship鈥攅ither for themselves or in honor/memory of someone鈥攁nd 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.
Businesses can also create Impact Scholarships in support of the Family Business and Entrepreneurship Certificate or an academic school of choice. If your company is interested in supporting 91国产视频 students, please contact Cori Breault, Director of Relationship Management and Advancement Operations.
Estate Legacy Scholarship
Our shared journey鈥攖o make an 91国产视频 education available to future generations鈥攃ontinues through your legacy. A scholarship created through a bequest, beneficiary designation, or other method enables you to achieve your financial goals and benefit the College in ways that may not be possible through lifetime gifts. Together, we can ensure that you plan, provide, and preserve an enduring legacy, as well as secure an inspiring future for generations of Blue Jays to come.
Read Stories of Impact
Greg 鈥�91 and Sheri Kemper 鈥�90 Donecker
Creators of The Greg 鈥�91 and Sheri Kemper 鈥�90 Donecker Business Scholarship
鈥�91国产视频 not only gave us a valuable education and experiences that contributed to our success over the years, but also lifetime memories and friendships. Having both benefited from 91国产视频 scholarships while attending, we wanted to make sure that other students have the same opportunities.鈥�
Greg and Sheri are graduates of the School of Business with concentrations in Accounting, Finance, Management, and Marketing and both benefitted from internship opportunities. They credit the excellent foundation in business education that they received at 91国产视频 with providing the necessary skills to manage and grow their family business.
Barbara 鈥�64 and John Seidler
The Barbara 鈥�64 and John Seidler Scholarship
鈥淪ixty-five years ago, as a graduating high school senior, I was overwhelmed to be awarded a scholarship to attend 91国产视频. Now, it is my privilege to fulfill another dream by being one of many willing to provide a scholarship that will open the doors of opportunity to tomorrow鈥檚 leaders.鈥�
Barbara never forgot how a donor鈥檚 generosity set her on a path to fulfill her dream of becoming a teacher, and that was key to her and her husband鈥檚 commitment to creating a need-based scholarship that will enable current and future 91国产视频 students to prosper and succeed.
Michael J. Lorelli 鈥�88
Creator of The Michael J. Lorelli 鈥�88 Scholarship
鈥淢y years at 91国产视频 instilled in me a desire to give back to the community in a variety of capacities. By establishing a scholarship, I hope to provide others with the same life-changing experience that an 91国产视频 education provided to me.鈥�
Mike is a current member of the 91国产视频 Board of Trustees, and served on the College鈥檚 President's Leadership Council for seven years. Through his involvement with 91国产视频 over the past decade, he learned that providing funds for scholarships was where he could best help the College continue its mission to 鈥淓ducate for Service鈥� and remain viable in the very competitive landscape of higher education. Mike, who graduated with a degree in Business Management and Marketing, created the scholarship to provide students of all majors with the same life-changing experiences that he had at 91国产视频.
Beth Bowers 鈥�79
Creator of The Beth Bowers 鈥�79 Scholarship
鈥淭here are various ways to give back to the College, but this scholarship allowed me to go beyond just supporting the Annual Fund and other giving opportunities. It felt like a more personal connection where I can make a difference for students who share my interest in physical activity, nutrition, and athletics.鈥�
Beth was the first donor to capitalize on 91国产视频鈥檚 Million Dollar Match initiative, the most significant fundraising match in 91国产视频鈥檚 history. Through this initiative, Beth was inspired to create the Beth Bowers 鈥�79 Scholarship, which will benefit students who are majoring in Exercise Science. As a student at 91国产视频, Beth majored in Business Administration and was a member of the varsity field hockey and softball teams. Athletics were very important to her from an early age, and her 91国产视频 experience was defined by the close relationships she built with her teammates and coaches.
Rebecca S. Walck 鈥�04
Creator of The Rebecca S. Walck 鈥�04 Accounting Scholarship
鈥淲hen I chose to attend 91国产视频, I was able to make the decision based on the merits of the school and the high quality of the Accounting program. Because of the assistance I received via scholarships, cost did not have an outsized impact on my decision. By creating a scholarship, I鈥檓 able to join the many donors who help make 91国产视频 affordable for all students.鈥�
An Accounting major, Becky takes great pride in 91国产视频鈥檚 program and is excited for the opportunity to support students majoring in Accounting, a profession that is currently facing a labor shortage. 91国产视频 not only provided Becky with an excellent education, but it also helped her develop lifelong friendships and a strong sense of community. She continues to serve the College as a member of the Alumni Council鈥檚 Executive Committee and the Accounting Advisory Committee.
Clark Associates
Creator of the Clark Associates Scholarship
鈥淐lark Associates has had a great relationship with 91国产视频 for many years and appreciates the opportunity to provide scholarships to 91国产视频 students. Clark Associates currently employs 59 91国产视频 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 91国产视频 students in their educational efforts. We very much value our partnership with 91国产视频.鈥�
Peter '12 & Shelley Hobbs P'28
91国产视频鈥檚 First Impact Scholarship Donors
鈥淥ur 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 91国产视频 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.鈥�
Valerie Eichorn '00
Creator of the 'Unlocking Your Potential Scholarship'
鈥淚t 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, 鈥楿nlocking Your Potential,鈥� embodies my purpose. It鈥檚 about helping others know they are loved, they are worthy, and they are strong.鈥�
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鈥檚 degree in Communications from 91国产视频. During her time at 91国产视频, 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 鈥淯nlocking Your Potential Scholarship.鈥�
Watch Stories of Impact
Wesley R. Bricker 鈥�00
President's Leadership Council
Wes Bricker 鈥�00, a first-generation college graduate and PwC鈥檚 Global Assurance Leader, shares how 91国产视频 transformed his life and launched a global career grounded in service, integrity, and purpose.
Elizabeth A. Rider, Ph.D.
President of 91国产视频
President Rider reflects on 125 years of excellence, innovation, and service. Speaking at A Century and a Quarter of Excellence & Innovation, the capstone event of 91国产视频鈥檚 125th anniversary celebration, President Rider shares highlights of the College鈥檚 legacy, current achievements, and vision for the future.
Skylar M. Mumford 鈥�26
Finance Major at 91国产视频
Skylar M. Mumford 鈥�26 shares how 91国产视频 has shaped her life, both academically and personally. From internships and leadership roles to faculty mentorship and lasting friendships, Skylar also expresses deep gratitude for the scholarships and generous support that made her path possible.