This competition is open to entering freshmen planning to major in philosophy or theology or who are undecided, seeking and searching. The Christa McAuliffe Teaching Scholarship was created to honor the teacher who died in the Challenger accident in 1986. The competition is open to entering freshmen who plan to enter the teaching profession. Certification areas are biology, languages, mathematics, chemistry, general science, social studies, English, physics, and theology. Music Ministry Scholarships is awarded on the basis of competitive auditions and interviews that take place early in the spring semester.
Auditions are open to all students with liturgical music experience.
This competition is open to entering freshmen who plan to major in nursing. This competition is open to entering freshmen planni ng to major in professional writing. Recipients are required to participate satisfactorily in the University's student publications. This competition is open to entering freshmen plann ing to major in psychology. The Jennings Randolph Scholarship was named in honor of the former U.S. Senator from West Virginia.