LIBERTY UNION
SENIOR NEWSLETTER
#5B
JANUARY 2015
FAIRFIELD COUNTY
FOUNDATION
2014-2015
SCHOLARSHIPS
LANCASTER ROTARY
SCHOLARSHIPS
DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2015
Eva G. Eyman
Scholarship
Eva Eyman was a teacher who received her degree in mid-life. She was an astute
investor who regularly worked long hours and was frugal in her life style.
Preference is given to students whose families indicate financial need.
Applicants must be a resident of Fairfield County and be planning to attend an
Ohio University campus for undergraduate studies. Scholarship awards for
post-graduate study outside the state of Ohio will be considered. Recipient must
maintain an overall GPA of 2.7 or higher and a GPA of 3.2 in designated major
area.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Bess H. Floyd
Cultural Arts
Scholarship
Bess H. Floyd established a fund in 1995 to provide scholarships to enhance
excellence in music and cultural arts in Lancaster and Fairfield County.
Eligible applicants should have exhibited a preference for and an interest in the
cultural arts by the applicant’s high school activities. Must be resident of
Fairfield County. Application essay should include information about art
courses taken, specific areas of interest in the field of fine arts and honors
received in art. Applicants will be required in the screening process to present
examples of accomplishments in the cultural arts; a portfolio would be most
helpful.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Bess H. Floyd Music
Scholarship
Bess H. Floyd established a fund in 1991 to provide scholarships to enhance
excellence in music and the cultural arts in Lancaster and Fairfield County.
Eligible applicants must be a resident of Fairfield County and should have
exhibited a preference for and an interest in music arts by the applicant’s high
school activities. Application essay should include information about music
courses taken, specific areas of interest in the field of music arts and honors
received. Applicants will be required in the screening process to present
examples of accomplishments in music; a portfolio would be most helpful.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Jerry Floyd Memorial
Scholarship
Bess H. Floyd, wishing to perpetuate the memory of her son, Jerry Floyd,
established scholarships for the recognition and furtherance of excellence in
architecture, landscape design and interior design. Must be a resident of
Fairfield County. One letter of recommendation must be from a professional
practitioner in your area of interest.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Dr. Phil Floyd
Dentistry
Scholarship
In 1991 Bess H. Floyd established a scholarship in honor of her husband, Dr. Phil
Floyd, to provide for the recognition and furtherance of excellence in the field of
dentistry, including dental hygiene. One letter of recommendation must be from
a professional practitioner in your area of interest. Must be a resident of Fairfield
County.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Fannie M. Howe
Nursing Scholarship
This fund was created to honor Fannie M. Howe. She was the “original”
visiting nurse in Lancaster during the 1930s, 40s, and 50s. She walked all over
the city carrying chicken soup and other needed items to the house bound and
ill. It was her personal ministry for which she received no compensation.
Everyone knew and respected her and at her death, money was given as a
memoriam in her honor. Applicants must be a graduate of a Fairfield County
high school and pursuing a career in Nursing.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Lancaster Rotary
Club Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2004 to make a lasting and significant
contribution to students graduating from a Fairfield County High School.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Dr. Paul & Mary
Magnuson
Scholarship
Funds bequeathed by the late Dr. Paul Magnuson have created an endowment for
scholarships in Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry and Nursing. Scholarships are
awarded on a competitive basis to students enrolled in a program leading to a
professional degree. Factors, which may be evaluated, include: academic record,
financial need, the applicant’s individual situation and activities. Applicants
must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be a graduate of a Fairfield County high
school. DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
The Nauman
Sampson Wittenberg
Scholarship
For the purpose of providing educational scholarships for students who have
graduated from a high school in Fairfield County and is, or will be, attending
Wittenberg University.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Donald I.
Rodenbaugh
Engineering
Scholarship
Mr. Rodenbaugh, a Rotarian for 30 years, graduated in 1932 from Carnegie
Institute of Technology (Carnegie Mellon) in Mechanical Engineering. The
majority of his working career was spent as a glass furnace engineer who
obtained several patents on processes related to the manufacturing of glass
products. Mr. Rodenbaugh’s family has established a Charitable Lead Trust to
provide scholarships for students enrolled in a College of Engineering at a
state-supported university in Ohio. Recipient must be enrolled as a full time
student in a College of Engineering at a state supported school in Ohio and
must maintain an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Must be a
graduate of a Fairfield County high school. If you are a renewing applicant
you do not need to provide financial records, personal statement or letters of
recommendation.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Graduates of a Fairfield or Perry County high school are eligible to apply for
this engineering scholarship honoring Mr. Sakas, a successful businessman
from Baltimore. Preference will be given to biological or legally adopted
dependents of Sakas, Inc. employees. The selection decision may be weighted
toward those who plan to major at a college or university in the state of Ohio
but shall not exclude out of state colleges. A Certified Technical College or
University shall be given special consideration.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
George Sakas
Memorial
Scholarship
Jacob Sims
Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1967 as a memorial to the late Jake Sims, a
prominent Lancaster native and Rotarian. This scholarship is for High School
Seniors who plan to attend Ohio University-Lancaster their freshman year and
are a graduate of a Fairfield County high school. Applicants must have a GPA
of 3.0 or higher. DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Willard "Fuzz" Smith
Scholarship
This Ohio University-Lancaster scholarship was established in 1998 and was
designed for the non-traditional student who may have attended college and
dropped out or for the mature student who now realizes he/she needs post-high
school education to succeed in life. Recipients are determined on the basis of:
desire to achieve a degree, reason for returning to college, career goals, number
of years of residency in Fairfield County and financial need. Recipient must be
enrolled in 2 courses or a minimum of 6 credit hours per quarter. It is not
necessary to be a graduate of a Fairfield County high school.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Clarence and Edna
Steenrod
Scholarship
Dr. Clarence Steenrod’s widow established this fund to recognize the work of
her husband who was a distinguished and long-time optometrist in Lancaster.
Applicants should have already completed an undergraduate degree and should
be starting Optometry school. Must be resident of Fairfield County.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
James & Viola
Wayland Accounting
& Computer Science
Scholarship
Funds bequeathed by the late James and Viola Wayland have created an
endowment for scholarships in accounting or computer science. James Wayland
was a CPA who regularly worked 12-hour days and was very frugal in his lifestyle.
He and his wife Viola were greatly influenced by having lived through the Great
Depression of the 1930’s. Recipient must maintain an overall GPA of 2.7 or higher
and a GPA of 3.2 in designated major area of accounting or computer science.
Must be resident of Fairfield County.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
James & Viola
Wayland Students
Choice Scholarship
Funds bequeathed by the late James & Viola Wayland have created an
endowment for scholarships in a field of study that the student may choose.
James Wayland was a CPA who regularly worked 12-hour days and was very
frugal in his lifestyle. He and his wife Viola were greatly influenced by having
lived through the Great Depression of the 1930’s. Recipient must maintain an
overall GPA of 2.7 or higher and a GPA of 3.2 in designated major area. Must
be resident of Fairfield County.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Mindi Wendel
Memorial
Scholarship
Don C. and Renee Wendel, Jr. established this fund in 1978 as a memorial to
their daughter, Mindi, who was artistically talented. Eligible applicants must
be a graduate of a Fairfield County high school and should have exhibited a
preference for and an interest in the visual arts by the applicant’s high school
activities. Application essay should include information about art courses
taken, specific areas of interest in the field of fine arts and honors received in
art. Applicants will be required in the screening process to present examples of
accomplishments in the visual arts in the form of paintings, sculpture, etc. A
portfolio would be most helpful.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Matthew W. Acton
Memorial Golf
Scholarship
This fund was established in memory of Matthew Acton to provide scholarships
for a senior golf athlete of any Fairfield County high school, Canal Winchester
High School, Circleville High School, Logan Elm High School or Teays Valley
High School. This scholarship is for any accredited college, vocational or
technical school.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
James Caple
Mr. Caple established this scholarship to be used for the purpose of providing
scholarships for post-secondary studies to Fairfield County residents who pursue
a course of study in classical vocal and instrumental performance.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Robert E. and Marion
A. Carr Scholarship
Mr. & Mrs. Carr established this scholarship in 2003 for students pursuing a
degree in the study of Nursing and/or Teaching/Education. The recipients must
be a resident of Fairfield County. This award may be for a four or two year
accredited college. Scholarship may be awarded up to four consecutive years;
however recipient must reapply each year.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Molly Ann Clark
Memorial
For the purpose of providing educational scholarships for students meeting the
criteria described below:
1. Past participants (racers) of the Lancaster Soap Box Derby, past derby
queens or have had a family that either volunteered or served on the board of
directors of the Lancaster Soap Box Derby. (List their names and what year
they participated or volunteered).
2. Applicants must be between the ages of 17-21
3. Applicants must be from Fairfield, Perry, Pickaway, Hocking, Licking,
Athens or Muskingum counties
4. Must demonstrate an interest in community service and volunteerism
5. Applicants meeting the above criteria will be given preference in determining
recipients, or a student seeking a degree in substance abuse education may be
accepted every even year.
Scholarship may be awarded up to three consecutive years; however recipient
must reapply each year.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Charles C. and
Barbara Claypool
Scholarship
Established in 1997 to provide a scholarship fund that will make a lasting and
significant contribution to certain students seeking educational opportunities in
technical fields and especially engineering. Preference shall be given to
children of Claypool Electric, Inc. employees and to students who plan on
attending Ohio Northern University. Students must reside in Fairfield County
(except for children of employees). Make sure to note which parent is
employed by Claypool Electric, Inc.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Deputy Ethan Collins
Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Deputy Ethan Collins by family
and friends. Scholarship recipients shall be a graduate of a Fairfield County high
school. The scholarship award may be for an accredited school or academy in
preparation for a career in Law Enforcement or continuing education in Law
Enforcement. The award may be used to pay tuition or for the purchase of
items/uniforms needed for course work. THIS SCHOLARSHIP USES A
DIFFERENT APPLICATION. PLEASE CHECK WITH OUR OFFICE
OR OUR WEBSITE.
Davidson-Jaycees
Community Service
Scholarship
The Davidson-Jaycee Support Group established this scholarship with the
purpose of providing scholarships to students of any Fairfield County high school
who have demonstrated an interest in Community Service through volunteerism.
Jaycees and relatives of current or former Jaycees will be given preference in
determining recipients. If this applies to you, please provide the name and
relationship on the front page of the application.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Leroy & Bernice
Ellinger Memorial
For the purpose of providing educational scholarships for college students in the
manner described below:
1. Applicant must be a college Junior or Senior; 2.Preference given to an
accredited 4 year college; 3 Any graduate of a Fairfield County High School or
from a High School in Worthington, Ohio; 4. Preference given to a graduate of
Lancaster High School; 5. Recipient must have at least a 2.75 GPA as a college
Junior. There will be one award of $4,000.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Fairfield County
Education Service
Center
Superintendents’
Scholarship
Established in 1999 recipients for the scholarship awards shall be selected by the
C.O. Davis Memorial, Paul R. Cummins Memorial and Robert Kalish
Committee. The recipients shall be graduates of Fairfield County Local High
Schools, shall have attended Fairfield County Local High Schools all four years
and have proven scholastic ability. The scholarship award may be made for a
four or two year college. A certified technical college education shall also be
given special consideration. THERE IS NO APPLICATION FOR THIS
SCHOLARSHIP.
IT WILL BE AWARDED THROUGH THE
SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE.
Lorelei Owen Gibbs
Scholarship
This fund was established in 2012 for residents of Fairfield County
pursuing a university degree in Elementary Education or Nursing.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Bud Goodman
Memorial
Scholarship
To be eligible for this scholarship recipients shall have exhibited a livestock
project at the Fairfield County Fair for a minimum of three years and be a
resident of Fairfield County. A minimum grade point of 2.5 is required. Please
mention in your personal statement what you exhibited at the fair. The
scholarship award may be made to a 4 year or 2 year college program or for an
accredited vocational or technical school. Scholarship will pay for tuition and
for the purchase of books, equipment or tools needed for course work.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
J. Jay Hampson
Memorial
Scholarship
Ohio Northern University - Mr. Hampson, a local attorney, bequeathed funds
along with contributions from family and friends to establish a scholarship fund
at his alma mater. This scholarship is to assist qualified students from Fairfield
County. This scholarship is awarded through Ohio Northern University.
Please contact the University.
Robert Knisley Fire
Service Scholarship
The Lancaster Professional Firefighters’ I.A.F.F. Local 291 established this
scholarship in 2007 as a memorial to the late Robert “Bobby” Knisley, a former
Lancaster Firefighter. This Scholarship is for graduates of a Fairfield County
high school who want to pursue a career in the fire service and are attending a
college pursing a fire science degree or a vocational school pursuing a state of
Ohio certification in a fire or EMS field. Children of present/former Lancaster
Fire Department members will be given preference and can be graduates of any
high school. Please make note on your application if you are a child of a fire
department member.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Keith Kumler
Vocational
Scholarship
Family and friends established this scholarship in memory of Keith Kumler for
students who will be attending an accredited vocational or technical school for
study in the automotive field. Must be resident of Fairfield County.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Kiwanis Club of
Lancaster
Scholarship -
Dr. & Mrs. Glenn Burns established this fund for scholarships in Medicine,
Dentistry, Optometry, Nursing or Veterinary Medicine to Fairfield County
graduates. Factors, which may be evaluated, include: Academic record, financial
need, the applicant’s individual situation and activities.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Dr. & Mrs. Glenn Burns
Officer Brett
Markwood
Scholarship
This Scholarship was formed by Officer Brett Markwood’s family and friends
after Officer Markwood was shot in the line of duty. This scholarship is for
Fairfield County students to attend a police academy, a technical school for law
enforcement training or a four year college in a law enforcement related field.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Ruth E. Miller
Scholarship
This scholarship shall be for the purposes of providing an opportunity for a
college and university education for persons from Lancaster and Fairfield
County whose financial condition is such that they would not otherwise be able
to procure a college or university education without the scholarship. Preference
should be given to those applicants who have demonstrated the qualities of hard
work, scholastic attainment, Christian moral values, and love of family and
country.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Mt. Pleasant Kiwanis
Scholarship
To provide scholarships to graduates of Fairfield County high schools or
residents of Fairfield County who graduate from high schools outside the
county in the manner described below:
1. The high school and school the student plans to attend must be
accredited by the North Central Assoc., Commission on Accreditation and
School Improvement.
2. The student must be a graduating senior from a Fairfield County high
school starting their freshman year of college and entering a school
qualified under criteria
Current students or students formerly enrolled in a school of higher
education are not eligible.
Roger Pedigo
Memorial
To provide educational scholarships for selected high school seniors from
Athens, Hocking, Vinton, Fairfield and Franklin Counties who are furthering
their education by attending Ohio University in the manner described below:
1. Applicants must have maintained a high school G.P.A. of 3.0 or above
2. Applicants must possess leadership skills and have participated in
community service work
3. Special favor will be given to applicants whose families will exhibit financial
hardship through the funding of their child's furthering education.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Laverne Raab
Scholarship
Funds bequeathed by the late Laverne Raab have created an endowment for
scholarships for graduates of Fairfield County high schools. Funds are to be used
for undergraduate scholarships.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Rushcreek Grange
Scholarship
This scholarship was formed by the Rushcreek Grange. Scholarship recipients
shall be a graduating senior from a Fairfield County high school who desires to
continue their education and is a resident of Rushcreek Township, for at least
12 months prior to application. The committee shall make its selection based
upon academic achievement and the financial situation of the applicants. It is
the desire of the Rushcreek Grange that the recipient be alcohol, tobacco and
drug free. The scholarship award may be made for a four year, two year, or
technical college education.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Brian Stoner
Memorial
Scholarship
This fund was created in 2011 to memorialize Brian Stoner, a Pickerington
resident and entrepreneur. Brian’s life was full of varying passions, but family
and food consistently outranked all of them. This scholarship is targeted toward
students who are planning to, or are attending culinary school as well as students
who have been diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum. Current and former
employees of Rule (3) and their families are also encouraged to apply.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Hannah E. Thrash
Scholarship
This scholarship is to provide scholarships to enhance excellence in music with
an emphasis on voice. Eligible applicants must be a resident of Fairfield
County and should have exhibited a preference for and an interest in vocal
music by the applicant’s high school activities. Application essay should
include information about music courses taken and honors received
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Dr. Martha Gesling
Weber Scholarship
Family, friends and former students established this memorial scholarship to
recognize the accomplishments of Dr. Weber in the field of Education with
emphasis on Reading Education. Special consideration will be given to students
attending Bowling Green State University, but the scholarship may be used at
any state university. Considerable weight will be given to the candidate’s course
schedule and involvement in the elementary or secondary schools while requiring
a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Must be resident of Fairfield County.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Weis Family
Scholarship
Established by Forest M. Weis to provide funds for scholarships to be awarded
to persons residing in Fairfield County, Ohio and who have graduated from a
high school in Fairfield County to attend Ohio University or one of its branches.
Guidelines for selection of recipients are as follows: All selections will be made
on a basis of need and academic merit, all recipients shall be enrolled as a fulltime student, all recipients must have had at least a 3.0 grade point average in
high school, all recipients must maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average in
college, recipients shall attend Ohio University-Lancaster for their first two
years, if reasonable, before transferring to Ohio University Athens or other state
supported college or university in Ohio.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Edgar A. Work, Sr.
Scholarship
Mr. Work was the holder of many patents and a lifelong resident of Fairfield
County who provided this opportunity for young people to study at his alma
mater. Special consideration shall be given to those graduates who have been
accepted and plan to attend the School of Engineering at Purdue University.
Must be a graduate of a Fairfield County high school and majoring in
Engineering.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
LIBERTY UNION HIGH SCHOOL
Billy J. Holbrook
Memorial
Scholarship
This scholarship is to honor the memory of Billy J. Holbrook who died in a car
accident on Thanksgiving 1998. This is a $500.00 scholarship to be awarded to
a senior at Liberty Union High School. No GPA requirements.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Edward N. Sands
Scholarship
The Trustees of the Ed Sands fund encourage residents of Liberty UnionThurston school district who feel they have a financial need to apply. They must
be attending an Ohio tax supported institution of higher learning. Applications
for this scholarship are available at the Liberty Union Guidance Office or
on the Fairfield County Foundation website.
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Chad Welch
Memorial
Scholarship
As a memorial to Chad Welch, a scholar-athlete at Liberty-Union, this
scholarship honors students who have excelled in athletics and academics at
Liberty Union. Include in your application your athletic participation at Liberty
Union and the years of involvement in each sport. (List sports & years of
involvement).
DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2015
Instructions for the Fairfield County Foundation Scholarships
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Site is: www.fairfieldcountyfoundation.org
Click on Scholarships
Click on application link
Sign in and create your account to apply
Remember to inform the Guidance Office (Mrs. Emmert, Mr. Duplinsky
or sign up on the clip board) to send an Official Transcript to the
Fairfield County Foundation. Mr. Duplinsky’s email address:
duplinskyt@libertyunion.org