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Daniel H Becker Family Scholarship


This scholarship was established in 2021 by Dan Becker, CFSP. He is an alumnus of both YSU and the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. He began working in funeral service as a teenager, before working in funeral service full-time with his father in 1961 upon returning from the Army where he served as a Paratrooper Sergeant with the 82nd Airborne Division. In 1967, Dan founded the Gold Cross Ambulance and Medical Service and ran the company for 28 years until he sold it in 1995. He has been very active in his community of Struthers, serving on the Board of Education for Struthers City Schools, in addition to being involved with the Struthers Fire Department, Struthers Rotary, and Struthers Parkside Church. He was married to his wife Margie for nearly 54 years before her death in 2009, and has five children and nine grandchildren. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must be enrolled full-time and have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA. Scholarship is open to both traditional and non-traditional students, and undergraduate and graduate students. Preference will be given to applicants who are from Struthers, Ohio and volunteer within the community.

YSU Foundation Scholarship: Yes
FAFSA required: No
Scholarship Amount: Varies
Awards Available: Varies
Deadline Date: February 1
Renewable: Through the application and selection process

Contact Information: YSU Foundation, 330-941-3211



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