FIRELANDS SCHOOLS ENDOWMENT FUND
SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications will be accepted January 1st through March 15th of each year at the
Firelands High School Guidance Office. (If the 15th of March falls on a weekend, the
applications are due the preceding Friday.) Please submit a separate application for
each scholarship you are applying for.
The following Scholarships are available:
SUSAN BEECHELER SCHOLARSHIP FOR FUTURE TEACHERS
The Susan Beecheler Scholarship for Future Teachers is designed to honor the years of service by Susan
Beecheler as a teacher of the Gifted and Talented Students in the Firelands Local School District. It is hoped
that this scholarship will help to continue her work as a master teacher by providing financial aid to a
graduating Firelands student who plans on entering the teacher profession.
The scholarship, developed by her husband Bill in the school year 2000-2001, will be no less than $1,000 and
will be awarded annually to a graduating senior of the Firelands Local School District.
Qualifications/Instructions:
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A senior of the current school year who is graduating from Firelands High School.
Grade point average of 3.0 or above (7 semester G.P.A.)
Acceptance by a college or university.
Evidence of the pursuit of a teaching license.
Recommendations of two high school teachers or one high school and one middle school
teacher.
6. Completion of the scholarship application form, including letters of recommendation, transcripts
and required essay.
DEBBIE COOK FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
The Debbie Cook Fine Arts Scholarship is designed to honor the years of service by Debbie Cook as an
elementary art teacher in the Firelands Local School District. While a tragic auto accident in 1996 made it
impossible for Mrs. Cook to return to the classroom, it is hoped that this scholarship will help to continue her
work through the talents and energies of a graduating Firelands student.
The scholarship, developed by the 1996-97 Firelands Elementary Student Council, will be no less than $1000
and will be awarded annually to a graduating senior of the Firelands Local School District.
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A senior of the current school year who is graduating from Firelands High School.
Grade point average of 3.0 or above (7 semester G.P.A.)
Acceptance by a college, university, or institute.
Evidence of the pursuit of a major in some area of the fine arts.
Involvement in activities related to field.
Recommendations of two high school teachers or one high school and one out of school source.
Completion of the scholarship application form, including letters of recommendation, transcripts
and required essay.
8. Completion of interview with Debbie Cook Fine Arts Scholarship SelectionCommittee (Optional)
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FIRELANDS COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS
The Endowment Trustees are pleased to award a minimum of five (5) community scholarships annually, one of
which is funded by the former South Amherst/Firelands Rotary. These scholarships shall be for a minimum
of $1,000 each.
Qualifications/Instructions:
1. Enclose a one-page autobiographical essay.
2. Include information that will enable the committee to judge the merit of your application.
3. Enclose two letters of recommendation. These should be from persons (not relatives) who know
you and can judge your merit as a scholarship applicant.
4. Complete the application form.
CAMERON GREENE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Cameron Joseph Greene Scholarship Fund will award a $750 scholarship to a graduating senior of the
Firelands Local School District. The winner will be announced at the Senior Awards Banquet.
Qualifications/Instructions:
1. Grade point average of 3.00 or higher (seven semester G.P.A.)
2. Must be active in sports.
3. Acceptance by a college or university.
4. Recommendation of two high school teachers.
5. Essay of one page "How will this scholarship help shape my life?"
6. Completion of the scholarship application form (including letters of recommendation and essay).
MILAD & FANNY ABRAHAM SCHOLARSHIPS
Milad Abraham was a resident of the Firelands School District for many years, and was a great supporter of
the district and its various programs. Five - $2,000 scholarships will be awarded annually to graduating
seniors.
Qualifications/Instructions:
1. Acceptance by a college, university or trade school
2. Pursing a 2 or 4 year degree or advanced certificate
3. Two letters of recommendation from high school teacher, employer, etc.
4. Completion of the scholarship application and required essay
JOHN W. HOSTETLER SCHOLARSHIP
The John W. Hostetler Scholarship will award a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior of the Firelands
Local School District. The scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing a degree or certificate in the
medical or agricultural field.
Qualifications/Instructions:
1. Acceptance by a college, university or trade school
2. Evidence of the pursuit of a major in the medical or agricultural field
3. Involvement in activities related to the field
4. Two letters of recommendation
5. Completion of application and required essay
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JIM SOLOMON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Jim Soloman Memorial Scholarship is awarded in honor of the 38 years of dedicated service Jim Solomon
gave to the students of the Firelands Local School District as a teacher and coach. It is hoped that this
scholarship will enable a graduating senior to further their education in the field of science. This scholarship
will award one $1000 scholarship to a graduating senior of Firelands High School.
Qualifications/Instructions:
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Evidence of the pursuit of a major in the field of science.
Participation in sports would be considered a plus.
Enclose two letters of recommendation.
Completion of essay question.
Complete the application form.
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FIRELANDS SCHOOLS ENDOWMENT FUND
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Susan Beecheler Scholarship
Debbie Cook Scholarship
Firelands Community Scholarship
Cameron Greene Scholarship
Milad & Fanny Abraham Scholarship
John W. Hostetler Scholarship
Jim Solomon Memorial Scholarship
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Please print or type
Name
SSN
Age
Street Address
City
State
Zip Code
Telephone
Parent or Guardian
Statement of Applicant and Parent or Guardian
We have examined this application and believe that the records are true, complete and accurate.
Applicant's Signature
Date
Parent's Signature
Date
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OFFICE USE ONLY
APPLICATION RECEIVED
APPLICATION
(Initial and Date)
APPLICANT NUMBER ASSIGNED
(Date)
COMPLETE
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Applicant Number
Scholarship Application
Number of siblings
Older
Younger
Mother, Employed ? Yes ___
No ___
If yes, where ?
Father, Employed ?
No ___
If yes, where ?
Yes ___
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Number of family members currently attending a college, university or trade school ?
How much money have you saved toward your future education ?
Are you receiving any other financial assistance? Yes ___
If yes, please explain
No ___
College, university, institute or trade school you plan to attend
Have you been accepted ? Yes ____ No ____
Date of Acceptance
Intended Major
Anticipated date of college/university/institute entrance
Each applicant is required to submit an essay. This essay is to be typed or printed in black ink and shall
be a maximum of two pages, double-spaced. The essay should be coherent, having a clear beginning,
middle, and end. It should demonstrate the applicant's ability to express his/her thoughts clearly and
accurately. All essays not adhering to these guidelines will forfeit further evaluation during the
selection process.
Your completed essay should answer the following question for the:
Susan Beecheler Scholarship:
Why do you want to become a teacher?
Debbie Cook Fine Arts Scholarship:
How do you hope to impact society by pursuing your selected field of fine arts?
Cameron Greene Memorial Scholarship:
How will this scholarship help shape my life?
Firelands Community Scholarship:
A one page autobiographical essay.
Milad & Fanny Abraham Scholarship:
How do you see your life ten years from today?
John W. Hostetler Scholarship:
A one page autobiographical essay.
Jim Solomon Scholarship:
How do you see your career path as a way to "give back" to your community?
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Applicant Number
Scholarship Application
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
List all of the activities in which you have participated during high school. Include clubs, teams, musical
groups, etc. and major accomplishments in each.
School Activity
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Year
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Major Accomplishment
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
List all elected or appointed leadership positions held in school, community or work activities. Only those
positions in which you were directly responsible for directing or motivating others should be included (i.e.
elected student body, class, or club officer; committee chairperson; team captain; work area manager;
newspaper editor; or community leader)
Leadership Position
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Year
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Activity or Organization
Applicant Number
Scholarship Application
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
List community activities in which you have participated and note any major accomplishment in each. These
should be any activities outside of school in which you have participated for the betterment of the community.
Be certain to list any participation in community theatre groups, musical groups, dance affiliations, or any other
area of the fine arts which would be relevant to your major. Also to be included: church groups, clubs
sponsored outside of school, Boy or Girl Scouts, and/or volunteer groups.
Community Activity
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Accomplishment/Time Involved
WORK EXPERIENCE, RECOGNITION, AND AWARDS
List below any job experiences, honors, or recognitions that you have received.
Job, Recognition or Award
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Year
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Responsibility, Group or Activity