Three Southeastern students receive Jeltz Scholarships
Press Release Date: 10-27-2009
Left to right, Southeastern Vice President for Student Affairs Sharon Robinson, Edmond Culberson, Mr. Kenneth Arinwine, Kristal Wharry, and Southeastern Dean of Students Camille E. Phelps. Not pictured, Kayla Minor.
DURANT, Okla. – Three Southeastern Oklahoma State University students have received the Wyatt F. and Mattie M. Jeltz Scholarship.
Recipents are juniors Kristal Wharry, Idabel; Edmond Culberson, Duncan; and Kayla Minor, Hugo. Wharry and Culberson are Communication majors with Media Studies emphasis, and Minor is majoring in Elementary Education.
The scholarship is a $900 award and recipients are eligible at least three times. Criteria are academic excellence, good personal character, and financial need established by Southeastern’s Financial Aid Office. In addition, recipients must be at least a sophomore attending an Oklahoma state-supported accredited college or university.
The Jeltz Scholarship Foundation was established by an endowment and is incorporated by the State of Oklahoma. Wyatt and Mattie Jeltz, now deceased, were Oklahomans who devoted their lives to education, employment opportunities and community service. They were vitally interested in assisting young people, particularly African-Americans displaying strong academic ability to acquire an education and a better life. While awards may go to non-traditional students, the emphasis is on traditional students.
The foundation provides scholarships to assist students in paying college-related expenses such as tuition, fees, room and board, books and supplies, loan repayment, etc. Scholarships are awarded annually in February and October. Deadlines are Dec. 20 and Aug. 15. If interested in applying, contact the Dean of Students at 580-745-2266 or e-mail cphelps@SE.edu.