Phase I
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
$166, 950.00
You are sooooooo lucky! The following scholarships are available to Shelby students ONLY. Please note that the $ amount for each
scholarship could vary from year to year.
1. Read the listing of local scholarships and determine the scholarships for which you qualify.
2. All Phase I scholarships use the Standard application.
Access this application on the SHS Guidance Office website Standard Application for Local Scholarships link.
This can be done entirely on-line, just change the name of the scholarship at the top.
Be sure to use the complete name of the scholarship as listed.
Print your essay on the back of the standard application or attach a second page.
You can also hand print the application and essay, but typed is recommended.
3. Think through your essays.
Many scholarships that require the standard application only ask for the standard essay.
Some scholarships have a specific prompt unique to that particular scholarship.
Edit and proofread your essay. Have someone else proofread your essay too.
Be honest and sincere in the content of your essay, but now is NOT the time to be modest.
4. Assemble all materials for each scholarship.
Staple or paperclip materials for each scholarship together.
Transcripts: there will be a Transcript for Scholarship request sheet in the Guidance Office
- Write your name and the number of transcripts you need.
- - This is NOT the same transcript request sign up sheet for college applications.
- Recommendation letters: give the recommender at least 10 days notice before expecting a complete letter.
5. Return all materials by to the Guidance Office by January 22.
folder. It is YOUR responsibility to turn in the required materials with each application.
Each scholarship has its own bin
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PHASE I
Local Scholarships
Begins December 1, 2015
SCHOLARSHIP Name
Arrington
Millicent Joan Arrington Excellence in English Scholarship Millicent Joan
Arrington taught English at Shelby High School for 27 years, retiring during the
1980’s. She was a talented, dedicated senior English teacher who instilled in her
students a desire to write well. Ms. Arrington bequeathed a sum of money to
recognize an academically qualified college bound Shelby High School student
with an excellence in the subject of English. Amount: To be determined.
BETA MU
BETA MU SORORITY SCHOLARSHIP
This service organization will offer a scholarship to a female student who will
enter a human services occupation that will involve helping children, such as
nursing, education, or social work. Standard Application: Amount: 2@$500.
BLY
ANN BLY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Ann Bly was a 1973 graduate of Shelby Senior High School as well as a former
employee of the school system, spending most of her years as an elementary
librarian. She took great care of her books, her students, her health, and her family
and friends. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who exhibits strong
moral character, a great deal of motivation, and a sincere concern for others. In
addition, the recipient should be one who is continuing his or her education in a
helping profession. Amount: $1,000
Champion
PAUL D. CHAMPION AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP—This $2500
scholarship will be dispersed after the successful completion of the first year of
college. It is open to students majoring in an agricultural related field.
CORNELL
A.B. CORNELL SCHOLARSHIP
Preference for this scholarship will be given to students planning on majoring in
business or marketing. Other criteria to be considered: good citizenship, school
activities, school grades, maturity, future plans, and financial need. Standard
application.
Amount: $1,000
Applications DUE January 22, 2016
Application Type
STANDARD
CRITERIA
Excellence in English
STANDARD
Human services
occupation such as
nursing, education or
social work
STANDARD
Helping Profession
STANDARD
Ag related field
STANDARD
Preference to
Business or
Marketing
Supporting materials needed
- brief paragraph or more detailing a
specific example of a time you
exhibited strong moral character, a
great deal of motivation, or a sincere
concern for others.
DICK
MARY ANN DICK WOMEN’S ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is in memory of Mary Ann Dick, a life-long golfer and supporter
of the girls’ athletic teams. The applicant must have participated in athletics or
cheerleading during her junior or senior year of high school. There are no
restrictions on college major. Selection will be based on citizenship, academic
performance, and an essay that addresses the question, “How did your participation
in athletics influence your high school education?”
Application: Standard, plus above essay. Amount: To be determined
EAGLES
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES SCHOLARSHIP
Applicants should rank in the upper 40% of the class and show financial need. In
addition, he or she must have the characteristics of being a good citizen in the
community and the school, being cooperative and willing and able to take
responsibility. Standard application. Amount: To be determined.
GAMMA BETA SORORITY
GAMMA BETA SORORITY SCHOLARSHIP
A scholarship sponsored by the Gamma Beta Sorority does not restrict senior
applicants due to their college major or career choice, but does, however, require
the applicant to have at least a 3.0 grade point average. Standard application.
Amount: 2 @ $500
HOGUE
LYNN HOGUE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship in memory of Shelby High School graduate Lynn Therese Hogue,
will be given to a student pursuing a career in a field that emphasizes helping and
serving others. Lynn was a social worker in a public school system and a counselor
who maintained a private practice. She was an advocate for education and had a
heart for those in need. The student applying for this scholarship is asked to submit
an essay describing how they have or will reflect the empathy and concern Lynn
had for others. Standard Application.
Amount: $1,000
HORNER
RHEA HORNER PRACTICAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
The award winner of this scholarship must have been accepted for the fall term at
an accredited nursing school and must be seeking training as a licensed practical
nurse. Standard application.
Amount: To be determined.
INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS OF SHELBY
INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS OF SHELBY
The Independent Insurance Agents of Shelby include The Shelby Mutual Insurance
Agency, Inc.; The Hancock Agency; and Adams, Albert, & Curry Agency, Inc.
This scholarship requires that the student be planning a major in a business related
field. Standard application. Amount: $500
LOWMILLER
MARK & VIRGINIA LOWMILLER SCHOLARSHIP
Mark and Virginia Lowmiller both graduated from Shelby High School during the
STANDARD
Athletic or
cheerleading
participant during last
two years of h.s.
STANDARD
General
STANDARD
General
STANDARD
Field that emphasizes
helping and serving
others
STANDARD
Practical Nursing
(LPN)
STANDARD
Business
STANDARD
General
Specific Essay
Specific Essay
1930’s. Their two children, Mark and Susan graduated in the 1960's. Mr.
Lowmiller worked in many jobs in Shelby, retiring as president of Citizens Bank of
Shelby in 1980. He was also a founding trustee of the Shelby Foundation an
organization that promotes the betterment of the Shelby community. Mr. and Mrs.
Lowmiller celebrated their 65 wedding anniversary before Mr. Lowmiller passed
away in 2004; Mrs. Lowmiller passed away in 2007. It was Mark and Virginia's
desire to help a Shelby student complete a college education through the awarding
of this scholarship and their family wants to continue in that tradition. Standard
application. Amount: $1,000
METZGER
JACKIE METZGER SCHOLARSHIP
The Jackie Metzger Scholarship fund was established in memory of Jackie
Metzger, a 1978 graduate of Shelby High School and a grade 3 and 4 teacher at
Sacred Heart School for 21 years. This scholarship will be awarded to a student
pursuing a degree in some form of K through 8 education. Using the standard
application form, the student should also exemplify good citizenship in the
community and school, cooperativeness, and the ability and willingness to accept
responsibility. Additionally, the family asks for two letters of recommendation;
one from a teacher and one from a non-family member (employer, church,
organization). Amount: To be determined
MOODY
W.H. MOODY AND LADYE F. MOODY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in memory of W. H. Moody and Ladye F.
Moody. Selection will be based on good citizenship, school activities, school
academics, maturity, future plans of the applicant and financial need. Standard
application. Finalists will be interviewed. At least two in the amount of $2,000
MORSE
JIM & JOYCE MORSE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in memory of Jim & Joyce Morse by their
surviving great nephew, Brent Fox. It will be awarded to 1-2 students each year in
the amount of $500.
PLOCHER
M. EILEEN & HOWARD PLOCHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP—
Eileen Plocher taught home economics in the Shelby Schools for over thirty years.
She introduced courses for young men and also instituted the mock weddings.
These types of courses have since become mainstream in our Family and
Consumer Science classes. She was greatly loved by her students and was always
dedicated to seeing them succeed. This $500 local scholarship, in memory of M.
Eileen Plocher, is open to any Shelby High School senior who plans to become a
teacher. The standard application needs to be completed.
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MASON REAM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
STANDARD
Education
2 letters of recommendation, 1 from
a teacher and 1 from a non-family
member
STANDARD
General
- 2 letters of recommendation
-Top applicants selected for
interview
STANDARD
General
STANDARD
Education
STANDARD
GENERAL
2 Short Specific Essays
Mason Ream was a sixth grader at Central Intermediate School when he died of a
rare form of cancer. During Mason's battle with this disease, he fought bravely,
never losing his sense of humor or desire to help others. However, he was not
alone in his fight. His friends and family were also affected by the disease, and
they helped Mason with his battle. This scholarship has been established by
Mason's family to pay respect to Mason's bravery and compassion. The Ream
family wants to honor those students who have contributed to their community,
despite facing adversity. Applicants should complete the standard application. On
the back they should write two brief essays. 1) How have you contributed to the
betterment of your community? 2) How you have faced adversity and learned
from it.
RHOADS
JANET E. RHOADS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is in memory of Janet E. Rhoads, a long-time teacher at Shelby
High School and Shelby Junior High. The criteria for this award are the same as
the Shelby Education Association Scholarship and applicants for that award are
automatically considered for this scholarship. Amount: $500.
ROSE-MCKINNEY
HARRIET ROSE-MCKINNEY SCHOLARSHIP
Each year the family of Harriet Rose-McKinney recognizes an outstanding senior
from Shelby High School. The $500 scholarship is awarded yearly with preference
given to a student planning to major in English, Journalism or a related field in
college. Amount: $500
ROSS
DERRICK ROSS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, in memory of Derrick Ross, a 2002 graduate of Shelby High
School, will be awarded to a deserving student who is active in track or crosscountry and FFA.
Standard Application. Amount: $1,000.
RUSSELL
TERRY L. RUSSELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP After serving in the
classroom, Terry Russell became principal of Whitney Elementary School in 1967,
holding that position until 1978. He was Assistant Superintendent of Shelby City
Schools from 1979 until he became Superintendent in 1982 serving the community
in that capacity until his death from liver disease in 1989. As a tribute to Terry and
his service, Whitney Elementary School was renamed Russell Elementary School
in his honor. A scholarship fund was also established to help with college
expenses for aspiring educators from Shelby High School. Amount varies.
SHELBY CITY SCHOOL BOARD
SHELBY CITY SCHOOL BOARD SCHOLARSHIP
The student must rank in the upper 15% of the graduating class and participation in
Apply for the
Shelby Education
Association
Scholarship
Education
STANDARD
Preference to English,
journalism or related
field
STANDARD
General, preference to
track/c.c. and FFA
STANDARD
Education
STANDARD
General
Specific essay
extra-curricular activities will be taken into consideration. No immediate member
of the family of a school board member will be considered.
Standard application.
Amount: 2 @ $1,500
SHELBY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
SHELBY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
The applicant must be planning a career in teaching. The student must rank in the
upper 50% of the graduating class and demonstrate the following characteristics:
good citizenship in the community and school, cooperativeness, and the ability
and willingness to accept responsibility. The essay on the back of the standard
application should address this: “What teacher(s) has influenced you to want to
major in education and why?
What will you take from his/her classroom to use in your own classroom?
Amount: $1,000
SHELBY LITTLE HOUSE
SHELBY LITTLE HOUSE SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must have been involved with girl Scouting for at least two years, must
live in the Shelby School district and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5
or better. This scholarship will be a one-time award of $1,000 to further the
applicant’s education in a trade school, technical school, college or university.
Standard application.
STROUP
TOM STROUP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in memory oof Tom Stroup by his family. Tom
was a member of the Shelby community and his children were graduates of SHS.
Applicants who are involved in at least one extracurricular activity will be
considered. Amount: $1,000
YETZER
JOHN & HELEN YETZER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
One female and one male will receive a $1,000 scholarship based on strong
academics and consideration whether or not the individuals have exhibited a
financial need. Recipients must be former students of St. Mary’s Catholic School
of Shelby.
YMCA
SHELBY YMCA RUNNING CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
The Shelby YMCA Running Club has established a scholarship for runners. In
addition to the standard application, applicants should answer the following 3 items
on the back of the application or attach a new page explaining: 1) How many years
have you participated in cross country or track? Please list years/events. 2) List any
races/running events you have participated in outside of school activities, and 3) 3)
In essay form, please explain how has running affected your life and what does it
mean to you?
STANDARD
Education
STANDARD
Involved with Girl
Scouting for at least
two years
STANDARD
At least one
extracurricular
activity
STANDARD
Former student of
St. Mary’s Catholic
School of Shelby
STANDARD
participation in cross
country or track
Specific essay
See scholarship description for 3
additional questions to respond to.