The Dr. Paul E. Martin Endowed Scholarship Fund for Conflict Management was created to assist The University of Akron’s initiative for peace and harmony in all spheres of human activity. Dr. Martin has a long-standing commitment to peace and strongly believes conflict resolution can make the most valuable contribution to this end. The Dr. Paul E. Martin Endowed Fund for Conflict Analysis and Resolution is designed to inspire others to support this program at the University of Akron.

The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize and honor Dr. Paul E. Martin for his many contributions to the University of Akron and his commitment to conflict resolution and the need to develop professionals with skills in mediation and conflict management and resolution.

Applications for this scholarship shall be made through the normal university process. Selection of the recipient(s) shall be made by The Director of the Center for Conflict Management with the consultation and advice of Departmental Chairs of academic programs participating in the interdisciplinary program supporting The Center for Conflict Management. Priority for selection will be given to undergraduates who demonstrate a substantial commitment to the study of conflict management through the academic programs at The University of Akron.

Factors which the committee will consider in judging whether the applicant is the person with the strongest record in this area include the following:

1. Any prior or current study or experience with conflict resolution (e.g., service as a peer counselor, service in a conflict resolution program, work as a mediatorarbitrator or conciliator, papers written, conferences attended, participation in service organizations, etc.)
2. For new enrollees to The University of Akron a demonstrated academic record in high school of a B (3.0 point average on a 4.0 scale).
3. For continuing students at the University of Akron they must demonstrate academic performance with a B average (3.0 point on a 4.0 scale).
4. Demonstrate commitment to the field of conflict management by completing a contract of courses to be completed leading to the successful completion of the Certificate for Conflict Management.
5. For graduate students submitting an individual dossier cocumenting study substantially equal or more advanced than those for undergraduate students.

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The friends and admirers of Congressman John F. Seiberling, a Member of Congress from 1971 through 1986, and a well-known advocate of world law established this scholarship.

A native of Akron and grandson of the founder of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and Seiberling Rubber Company, John Seiberling’s roots are deep in his community. After three years of distinguished military service overseas in World War II, he decided to become a lawyer and practiced law for five years in New York City, followed by seventeen years with Goodyear in Akron.

In 1970, John Seiberling was elected to Congress in Ohio’s 14^th Congressional District. He quickly established himself as one of the leaders in the fight to end U.S. involvement in Vietnam. In his second term he was elected Chairman of Members of Congress for Peace through Law, now known as the Arms Control and Foreign Policy Caucus. An active member of the House Judiciary Committee, he also became one of the environmental leaders in Congress.

In recognition of John F. Seiberling and his many contributions, including his devotion to world peace through law, this scholarship has been created to attract and encourage students to study peaceful ways of resolving conflicts.

Applications for this scholarship shall be made through the normal University process. Final selection of the recipient(s) shall be made by the Director of the Center for Conflict Management. In order to be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant shall have completed at least the first year of his/her undergraduate education. While priority is given to undergraduate students, graduate students and law students are also eligible. The principal requirement for receiving the scholarship is a substantial commitment to the study of the principals and techniques of conflict management and conflict resolution through the academic programs at The University of Akron. Factors which the committee will consider in judging whether the applicant is the person with the strongest record in this area include the following:

1. Any prior or current study or experience with conflict resolution (e.g., service as a peer counselor, service in a conflict resolution program, work as a mediator, arbitrator or conciliator, papers written, conferences attended, etc.)
2. Demonstrated commitment to the field of conflict management in one of the following ways:

1. As an undergraduate, one of the core courses and one of the basic background courses offered through the Center for Conflict Management;
2. Being a law student who, having completed the basic conflict management units which are integrated into the first-year curriculum, has also completed at least one advanced course in conflict resolution (e.g., mediation, negotiation, labor arbitration, etc.) or
3. For graduate students submitting an individual dossier documenting study substantially equal or more advanced than those for undergraduate students and law students.