Nominations for the Hobart F. Heller scholarship are now being sought.

The Heller scholarship is awarded annually, and the monetary amount of the award varies, said Lou Hencken, vice president for student affairs.

Hencken said the value of this year’s scholarship is about $1,500.

One scholarship will be awarded to a student who meets certain criteria.

“A person who by reason of scholastic achievement, responsible character, sense of purpose, growth and service to the university community during his or her first three years and who gives promise of a life of distinguished service is eligible for the scholarship,” he said.

In addition, prospective recipients must currently be a junior, he said. They must continue to be enrolled as a full-time senior for the fall 2001 semester and may represent any major.

Hencken said Hobart Heller was Eastern’s former vice president of instruction and vice president for academic affairs. He retired in 1968 after a long and distinguished career.

Anyone who would like to nominate a qualified student may pick up a nomination form at the Student Affairs Office, which is located at 115 Old Main. The form must be turned in no later than April 15.