Maryanne Pflug Memorial Scholarship
The Heather Twig of Trinity Health System Auxiliary established the scholarship to honor the memory and life’s work of
Maryanne K. Pflug. Maryanne was a 25-year active member and supporter of Heather Twig. She was the founder and
principal of the MKP Research Group, a Steubenville, Ohio business. She worked with Fortune 100 companies across the
nation to research foods and consumer preferences through focus groups, brainstorming and other creative marketing
techniques. A graduate of Miami University of Ohio, Maryanne worked in research for 15 years at Procter and Gamble
and at pharmaceutical giant SmithKline Beecham before forming her own company. Pflug sat on the board of trustees
of Trinity Health System.
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Accepted for full-time attendance at an accredited four-year college or university or an associate degree
program within a community college, majoring in business, marketing or management
Exemplify Maryanne’s “zest for life” and business goals
Maintain a 3.5 GPA or above on a non-weighted scale
Be a female resident of Jefferson County
Be a graduate of a Jefferson County high school
Provide an essay stating why she deserves the scholarship (no more than 500 words)
Include two letters of recommendation, must be in sealed, signed envelopes from the sender
Complete and sign the attached application
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Street or PO Box
Phone Number: (_______) ______-________
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Email Address: _______________________________________
Date of Birth: ___________/____________/_________
Name of High School: ________________________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Street or PO Box
Phone Number: (_______) ______-________
City
State
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Guidance Counselor: __________________________________
GPA: _____________ ACT or SAT Score: ______________
Name of College/University you plan to attend: ___________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Street or PO Box
Phone Number: (_______) ______-________
City
State
Have you been accepted?  yes
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What Major do you plan to pursue? ____________________________________________________________________
Please list any honors received from your school or within your community:
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Please list any extra-curricular activities within your school, church or community:
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Please attach an essay, 500 words or less, explaining why you believe you should receive the Maryanne Pflug Memorial
Scholarship.
I certify that the information on this application is true and correct and that the essay is the product of my own efforts. If
I am awarded this scholarship and my plans for attendance should change, I will immediately notify the Community
Foundation for the Ohio Valley, Inc. (PO Box 670, Wheeling WV; (304)242-3144) so that another applicant can be
selected.
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Student Signature
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Date
Mail completed application and essay to:
CFOV
1310 Market Street
Wheeling, WV 26003
The deadline is March 6, 2015.