The Meridian Scholarship
2015-2016 Scholarship Application
The Meridian scholarship program honors those students who
have participated in the PANDA Leaders Club. These students
have adhered to their promise to positively influence their peers
and continually perpetuate the ideals, goals, and message of the
PANDA program.
The goal of PANDA Leaders Club is to empower students to
take a leadership role within their school and community,
inspiring others to form healthy relationships and lead healthy,
drug-free lives.
A minimum of one $1,000.00 scholarship will be awarded each
year.
Scholarship may be renewed one time per year for 3 years (4
years total).
Applicant must demonstrate good academic standing.
Scholarship Requirements
1. Complete and sign the application form (typed).
2. Submit the essay questions typed and as stipulated.
3. Applicant may not be related to an employee of Meridian Healthcare and/or
Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley.
4. Applicant must be a resident of Mahoning, Columbiana, or Trumbull
County.
5. Applicant must demonstrate leadership qualities and a commitment to
community service.
6. Applicant must have attended PANDA Leaders Club Sr. Camp at one point
in their academic career.
7. Applicant must be a high school senior during the 2015-2016 school year,
pursuing a two (2) or four (4) year undergraduate or trade school degree.
Applicant must plan to attend school in the fall of 2016.
8. Applicant must include two (2) letters of recommendation. At least one (1)
must be from a school representative, i.e. teacher, counselor, coach, etc.
Recommendation cannot be from a relative. Letters should include writer’s
contact information.
9. Application Deadline is January 15, 2016.
10.Recipient of this one-time only scholarship must be able to attend the
Meridian Scholarship Recognition Event in early May. (Information on the
event will be provided at a later date.)
11.Scholarship Applications will be reviewed by a board/committee comprised
of Meridian staff and community leaders.
12. Recipients will be notified by a representative of The Meridian Scholarship
in the Spring of 2016. The review board reserves the right to summon
applicants for interviews. Interviews will be coordinated around applicant’s
schedule.
2015-2016 Meridian Scholarship Application
Please type your answers
Section I.
Name: Click here to enter text.
Address: Click here to enter text.
Home Phone: Click here to enter text. Cell: Click here to enter text.
Email: Click here to enter text.
List all PANDA Club related activities that you have been involved in
throughout your years in PANDA (camp, youth staff, lock-ins, volunteer, etc):
Click here to enter text.
Section II.
High School: Click here to enter text.
Year of Graduation or GED: Click here to enter text.
Intended Academic Institution: Click here to enter text.
Intended Major/Minor: Click here to enter text.
Section III.
School/Community Awards and Recognitions Received/Years Received:
Click here to enter text.
Extracurricular Activities/Years Involved (community service, sports, clubs,
etc.):
Click here to enter text.
Statement of Career Goals:
Click here to enter text.
In signing this application, I certify that the information given is complete and correct to the best
of my knowledge, and I agree to abide by the provisions attached to the 2015-2016 Meridian
Scholarship.
Applicant’s Signature: Click here to enter text. Date: Click here to enter text.
Section IV.
Essays
Please answer the following essay questions on a separate sheet. Attach sheet to
application. Combined, essays should be between 2-4 pages, double spaced, Times
New Roman, 12-point font.
1) What does being a leader mean to you and how have you applied your
leadership skills?
2) How were you able to apply what you learned through your experience with
PANDA Leaders Club (camp, meetings, volunteer opportunities, etc.) to
positively influence your school, family, community, and/or peers? (Please
keep in mind the goals of PANDA listed in this application.)
Section V.
The following should be attached to this application:
 Two (2) Recommendation Letters. At least one (1) must be from a
school representative, i.e. teacher, counselor, coach, etc.
Recommendation cannot be from a relative. (Must include contact
information from the writer.)
 Typed (2) Essay Questions (2-4 pages, double spaced, Times New
Roman, 12-point font)
Send the application with all necessary attachments to:
The Meridian Scholarship
Attn: Angie Cameron
Meridian Healthcare
527 N. Meridian Road
Youngstown, Ohio 44509
For questions regarding The Meridian Scholarship please call 330-259-8593 or email
acameron@meridiancommunitycare.org.
For more information regarding Meridian Healthcare, visit www.MeridianHealthcare.net.