SCHOLARSHIP UPDATE
JANUARY 2009
THE LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Unless
otherwise noted, applications are available in House ONE Office.
“WATCH DEADLINES!”
(MOST APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY MID MARCH)
See Mrs. Hershey in House ONE if you have questions.
New for Class of 2009: Castele Family
Scholarships
Five, $500 each, specific criteria requires
Band, Beeliner, and/or
Lacrosse participation.
See Mrs. Hershey! (due
- Open to all college bound seniors
- Criteria: academics, character and community/school services
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Due by April 5 to: Michael
Schmidt,
ELLA CANAVAN SCHOLARSHIP
- Must have attended Canavan at least one year;
- Students may apply for only ONE elementary school scholarship
- Must have minimum 3.0 gpa; $500
- Applications available at MHS from February 3 to March 13
- Due to Mrs. Hershey, House 1 Office by March 13
- Must have attended
- Students may apply for only ONE elementary school scholarship
- Must rank in the top 50% of class; $500; see also Charles J. Stangel Scholarship
- Applications available at MHS from February 3 to March 13
- Due to Mrs. Hershey, House 1 Office by March 13
HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP
- Must have attended Heritage at least one year;
- Students may apply for only ONE elementary school scholarship
- Must have minimum 3.0 gpa; $500; see also Wes Florian and
Alternate Career Scholarships
- Applications available at MHS from February 3 to March 13
- Due to Mrs. Hershey, House 1 Office by March 13
SIDNEY FENN SCHOLARSHIP
- Must have attended Fenn at least one year;
- Students may apply for only ONE elementary school scholarship
- Must rank in the top 20% of class
- Applications available at MHS from February 3 to March 13
- Due to Mrs. Hershey, House 1 Office by March 13
- Must have completed a vocational course of study at MCCC by graduation
- Must have attended
- Applications available at MHS from February 3 to March 13
- Due to Mrs. Hershey, House 1 Office by March 13
HERITAGE PTA “WES FLORIAN”
EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
- Must major in the field of education
- Must have attended
- Must have minimum 3.0 gpa
- Applications available at MHS from February 3 to March 13
- Due to Mrs. Hershey, House 1 Office by March 13
A.I. ROOT STePS SCHOLARSHIP
- Must have attended
- Must be a senior in good standing and must be planning post-secondary education
- $500
- Due to the
RIOS SCHOLARSHIP
- Must be enrolled in an accredited school
- Must have held a leadership position in a school activity
- Must be active in more than one activity
- $1,500 to be awarded to deserving leaders
Selection will be by a committee of Student Council members
- Due by April 21 to Mrs. Hershey
ROBERT J. PRITCHARD
SCHOLARSHIP
- Must have attended Medina City Schools K/1 — 12 grade
- Must have participated in the sports of either golf, softball, and/or baseball
- Must be furthering their education by attending a 2 or 4 year college or trade
school
- Due by May 1 to Mrs. Hershey
- Applicant or parent or grandparent or
guardian must be a member of the
Credit Union
- Essays and transcript required; application available on website…
- Due by March 2 to
- Note: Remember for next year: MCFCU has a Memorial Scholarship for
college students!
- Must have participated in the athletic program at MHS
- Letters of recommendation required
- Number of scholarships and dollar amounts vary
- Due April 7 to Mrs. Hershey
DR. ANDREW J. KARSON MEDICAL/ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
- In memory of Dr. Karson
- Criteria: athletic participation, academic standing, need, overall school activity participation
- One for $1,000
- Due by March 31 to Mrs. Hershey
M.C.T.A./Marilyn Cross Memorial TEACHER EDUCATION
SCHOLARSHIP
- Must pursue a major in the field of education
- Must demonstrate commitment to education
- $500
- Applications available in House 1 office.
- Due by April 17 to Mrs. Calaiacovo, room 2111 (application AND recommendation form)
- Must pursue a degree in nursing or an allied health curriculum
- Must enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited two- or
four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school
- Merit-based; NOT need-based
- 2 for $1,000 each; consult http://www.medinahospital.org for an application
- Due by March 15 to Scholarship
Medina General Hospital MEDICAL STAFF HEALTH
PROFESSION SCHOLARSHIP
- Must pursue a career in the medical field, i.e., pre-med, etc.
- 10 scholarships for $1,500 each; consult http://www.medinahospital.org for an application
- Due by March 15 to
Medina General Hospital WILLIAM & RUTH KELLY
HEALTH CAREER SCHOLARSHIP
- Must pursue a career in an allied health or nursing field
- 2 for $1,000 each; consult http://www.medinahospital.org for an application
- Due by March 15 to
Delmar Graff SCHOLARSHIP
- Must enroll at an
- Due by
Clarence H. Horn SCHOLARSHIP
- Must enroll at
- Due by April 1, 2009 to the Medina county School’s Educational Service Center Professional Building, 124 West
Margaret Ford and Lloyd K. Smucker
SCHOLARSHIP
- Must have 3.0 gpa and college preparatory curriculum
- Must demonstrate financial need by meeting the criteria for free or reduced lunch
OR by having unique financial difficulties (with appropriate documentation)
- Due by
The Stephen F. Joseph
Memorial 4-H SCHOLARSHIP
- Criteria: academic achievement, citizenship, community service, leadership,
and at least 2 years membership in 4-H
- Three recommendations required
- Due
by
The Medina County Show Biz Company SCHOLARSHIP
- Must have made a personal contribution to the performing arts while in high school
- Must major in any aspect of the performing arts
- Financial need
- Essay required
- Two scholarships for $500 each
- Due by March 15 to Myrna Dooley, Medina County Show Biz Co., PO Box 814, Medina, OH 44258
King’s Daughters and Sons, Inc. SCHOLARSHIP
- Open to any
- $1000
- Due by April 11 to Brigitte A. Popelars, 938 E. Washington St., Medina, Ohio 44256
- Must have been a Rock Festival participant while attending MHS
- Must pursue a career in the performing arts field
- Criteria: minimum 2.0 GPA, versatility, character, post-secondary school
acceptance, community service, musicianship, and need
- Amount and number vary; transcript and recommendations required
- Due by April 20 to Mrs. Hershey
- Must have attended MHS for four years and be in good standing as a senior
- Must plan post-secondary education
- Two scholarships of $250 each will be awarded to applicants who have had the
greatest increase in GPA since the freshman year
- Interested students must complete the application; scholarship is not awarded automatically
- Due by March 13 to Mrs. Hershey
Dollars
for Scholars Scholarships (National and Local Scholarships)
- Community Volunteer Service Awards (CVSA) program
- The AXA Foundation has donated $25,000 for 50 awards
- Open to seniors who have strong academic records; considerable volunteer community service experience
- Applications in the House One office
- If you wish to be considered for
additional service scholarships, please submit a copy
of your 2-sided
application to Mrs.Hershey in House 1.
- Postmark deadline:
Law
Day 2009 Scholarship
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Sponsored by the
- $2500 one time scholarship
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Essay Requirement: looking for an outstanding essay on the theme -
“There Ought to be Law” or “
- Applications in the House One office (see all essay directions from the application)
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Deadline: Applications and Essays must be received on or before
O.A.P.S.E.(
-Scholarship opportunity for college bound seniors whose parent or guardian is a member, in good standing,
of the OAPSE Local #305,
-$500
-Application and recommendations due to Denise Reinker by May 1
-Open to any graduating senior who is planning a career in the legal field
-Merit and need based; recommendation and autobiographical letter required
-$1,000;
renewable, too! Due postmarked by
-Due
to Mary A. Failor, PLS;
- Open to graduating seniors who plan a business related degree
- References and essay required
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Due by
-Mail
to Shelley Mack CPS/CAP; 599 Falling
-Open to all
-Four scholarships ranging from $1,500 to $300
-Requirements are detailed on the sheet in the folder in House 1 Office.
A portfolio of 5-10 pieces of original matted and backed artwork, a
college acceptance letter, and an application form are due to the
International
Association of Administrative
- Available to college bound seniors who are pursuing a business related degree
- Transcript, essay, and two references are required
- One scholarship for $500
- Due to
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