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Kaycee and Lynnette Berkey with Perkins High School soccer teammates, recipients of the Camille Myers Memorial Scholarship. Recipients of the Alan Schlessman Scholarship with Amy, John and Lori Schlessman.

General Guidelines

It is difficult to imagine a gift more meaningful or life-changing than the gift of education. But for many students in our area, the cost of higher education is beyond their financial resources. Through the generosity of the following donors who have established scholarship funds, our young people are given the opportunity fulfill their educational dreams. In 2009, $51,000 was awarded in scholarships to 96 Erie County students.

Scholarship applications are available on the Community Foundation website only.

To make a gift to support a scholarship fund, click here for a donation form or phone the Foundation office at 419-621-9690 for more information.



Scholarship Funds


Carver Family Scholarship Fund

Donors: The family of William Carver established the scholarship in his memory to honor his dedication to teaching young people at Sandusky High School.
Eligibility Criteria: For graduates of Sandusky High School; two awards will be made annually, for one female and one male student. Selection will be based on financial need; acceptance at an accredited school; community service.
Contact: Sandusky High School guidance office


College Women's Club Fund

Donors: College Women's Club
Eligibility Criteria: For graduates of Huron, Margaretta, Perkins, Sandusky or St. Mary's High Schools who have been accepted at a 4-year accredited college or university. Cumulative high school GPA of 3.3 or college GPA of 3.0 is required; financial need is a consideration, as well as community activities. Preference given to female students.
Amount of scholarship: $1,000
Contact: This scholarship requires the College Women's Club application form which can be downloaded from the Community Foundation website under Additional Scholarship Applications or at www.cwcsandusky.org. You can also contact Huron, Margaretta, Perkins, St. Mary's, or Sandusky high school guidance offices


John & Clara Corogin Scholarship Fund

Donors: John and Clara Corogin
Eligibility Criteria: For minority graduates of any Erie County high school. Applicants will be selected on the basis of financial need; academic ability; and leadership. Two-three awards will be given annually.
Contact: Any Erie County high school guidance office


Harry DeLapp Scholarship Fund

Donors: Cedar Bay Construction Company, in memory of Harry DeLapp, the company's founder and president.
Eligibility Criteria: For graduates of Huron High School and New London High School who participated in the schools' football programs. Applicants will need to demonstrate financial need; ability to succeed academically in college; and community service. Two awards will be made annually to one Huron graduate and one New London graduate.
Contact: Huron High School and New London High School guidance offices


Firelands Positive People

Donors: Firelands Positive People
Eligibility Criteria: For graduates of any Erie County high school who have experienced adversity and come through with a positive attitude. Three-four awards are given annually, rangin from $500-$3,000.
Contact: This scholarship requires the Firelands Positive People Fund application form which can be downloaded from the Community Foundation website under Additional Scholarship Applications. Deadline is March 15th.


Donal F. & Marcia L. Goff Scholarship Fund

Donors: Donal and Marcia Goff
Eligibility Criteria: For graduates of Perkins High School pursuing a post high school education in health care
Contact: Perkins High School guidance office


Thomas & Dorothy Jackson "Dare to Dream" Memorial Scholarship Fund

Donor: Daniel Jackson, in memory of his parents
Eligibility Criteria: For African-American graduates of Perkins High School; acceptance at a four year college or university; academic excellence is the major criterion, with a 3.0 GPA minimum. Preference given to residents of the Searsville or Homeville sections of Perkins Township.
The scholarship is renewable in subsequent years, with 2.5 GPA minimum and full time status.
Contact: Perkins High School guidance office


Dr. and Mrs. Kyung H. Kim Scholarship Fund

Donors: Mrs. Kyung H. Kim, in memory of her husband, a Sandusky area physician
Eligibility Criteria: For students who have completed their first year and are attending Firelands Regional Medical Center School of Nursing to pursue a degree in Nursing.
Contact: Firelands School of Nursing


Paul, Jeanne, & Sally Maschari Family Fund

Donors: The Maschari Family
Eligibility Criteria: For one graduate of St. Mary Central Catholic High School and one from Sandusky High School, demonstrating financial need.
Contact: Guidance offices at St. Mary Central Catholic High School and Sandusky High School.


Ewalt and Jocelyn Maurushat Engineering Scholarship Fund

Donors: Mrs. Jocelyn Maurushat, in memory of her husband Ewalt, who was an engineer.
Eligibility Criteria: For students of any Erie County high school planning to major in engineering; academic excellence is a requirement. Financial need is considered.
Amount of scholarship: $1,000
Contact: Community Foundation Office


Mildred P. McCrystal Memorial Scholarship Fund

Donors: Mildred P. McCrystal Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria: For third or fourth year Erie County college students, majoring in fine arts, with an emphasis on music or music education.
Contact: McCrystal Scholarship Committee/Community Foundation office


Camile Myers Memorial Scholarship Fund

Donors: Family and friends of Camile Myers
Eligibility Criteria: For female graduates of Perkins High School who, like Camile, participated for four years in girls' soccer; secondary, consideration will be given to 4-year participants in girls' track.
Amount of scholarship: $500
Contact: Perkins High School Guidance


Ruth F. Parker Scholarship Fund

Donor: Ruth F. Parker
Eligibility Criteria: For graduates of any high school to attend Bowling Green State University, Firelands College campus. Scholarship may be renewable.
Contact: BGSU/Firelands, Director of Admissions


PEO, Chapter BE Scholarship

Donor: PEO, Chapter BE
Eligibility Criteria: For residents of Erie County, Ohio pursuing a post secondary education, including part time students. Preference gven to non-traditional-aged female students, demonstrating financial need. The scholarship may be renewed.
Contact: The Community Foundation Office


Helen B. & Elam P. Sabroske Educational Fund

Donors: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Wolf, in memory of Mrs. Wolf's parents
Eligibility Criteria: For graduates of any Erie County high school to attend Bowling Green State University, main campus, or BGSU Firelands.
Contact: Bowling Green State University, Director of Admissions or BGSU Firelands


Sandusky/Erie County Community Foundation Youth Council Scholarship

Donor: Sandusky/Erie County Community Foundation
Eligibility Criteria: Must be a member of the Youth Council and accepted at an accredited college. One student is selected at random among 7 graduating seniors each year.
Contact: The Community Foundation Office


Sandusky Rotary Club Charitable Fund

Donor: Sandusky Rotary Club
Eligibility Criteria: For graduates of Margaretta, Perkins, Sandusky and St. Mary's Central Catholic High Schools. Academic excellence, community service and work experience are considered, as well as financial need.
Amount of scholarship: $1,000
Contact: This scholarship requires the Sandusky Rotary Club Charitable Fund application form which can be downloaded from the Community Foundation website under Additional Scholarship Applications or at www.sanduskyrotary.org. Deadline is March 10th


Michelle Marie Saunders & Ryan Leigh Foss Memorial Scholarship Fund

Donors: The fund was established by Craig and Joan Saunders and Paul and Tracy Berlin, in memory of their daughters, Michelle Saunders and Ryan Foss.
Eligibility Criteria: For graduates of Huron High School for undergraduate study. Applicants must display exceptional character, love of God and family, and an appreciation of genuine friendships. Preference may be given to students planning to attend BGSU or BGSU Firelands, planning to major in nursing or education. A minimum GPA of 2.8 is required. An essay and 3 letters of recommendation are required and must be submitted with the application. Please contact the Huron High School Guidence office for essay requirements.
Contact: Huron High School guidance office


Alan R. Schlessman Scholarship Fund

Donors: Mr. and Mrs. John Schlessman established the fund in memory of their son Alan.
Eligibility Criteria: Preference given to graduates of Perkins High School; some consideration given to students planning to attend Ohio State University. Consideration given for leadership, academic competence, and desire for higher education; and for participation in golf, basketball or tennis, and peer programs.
Contact: Perkins High School guidance office


Clarence W. Seavers Citizenship Scholarship

Donor: Clarence W. Seavers
Eligibility Criteria: For Erie County high school graduates, pursuing a degree in political science or computer technology. Preference shall be given to students with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0, and demonstrated qualities of leadership, spirituality, and commitment to community service. The scholarship may be renewed.
Contact: Any Erie County High School guidance office.


Constance L. Smith Education Scholarship

Donor: Richard and Constance Smith
Eligibility Criteria: For graduates of Edison High School planning to attend BGSU or BGSU Firelands and majoring in education. Consideration will be given to students who have balanced academics, community service and work commitments. The scholarship may be renewed.
Amount of scholarship: $500
Contact: Edison High School Guidance


Edward Paul Toll Scholarship

Donor: Mrs. Edward Toll
Eligibility Criteria: For graduates of Perkins High School, two awards annually for students who are majoring in environmental studies and/or plan to participate in a college athletic swimming program. The scholarship may be renewed.
Amount of scholarship: $500
Contact: The Community Foundation office


Kenneth R. and Rhonda Watt Scholarship

Donor: Kenneth and Rhonda Watt
Eligibility Criteria: For graduates of Huron, Kelleys Island, Perkins, or Sandusky High Schools for college, vocational or adult continuing education. Financial need is a consideration; preference given to students who have balanced academics, community service and work commitments. Minimum 2.5 GPA required.
Amount of scholarship: $500
Contact: The Community Foundation office




Scholarship Contact Information

BGSU Firelands
Financial Aid Office
One University Drive
Huron, Ohio 44839
Contact: Deb Diver 419-433-5560, ext. 20629

Edison High School
2603 S.R. 113 East
Milan, Ohio 44846
Contact: Dale Morgan 419-499-4652, ext. 1003

EHOVE
316 West Mason Road
Milan, Ohio 44846
Contact: Jim Johnston 419-499-4663, ext. 269

Firelands Regional Medical Center School of Nursing
Financial Aid Office
1912 Hayes Avenue
Sandusky, Ohio 44839
Contact: Sandra Timple 419-557-7121
(For Kim Scholarship only)

Huron High School
710 Cleveland Road West
Huron, Ohio 44839
Contact: Jan Henning 419-433-1234, ext. 101

Margaretta High School
209 Lowell St.
Castalia, Ohio 44824
Contact: Heather Lott 419-684-5351

New London High School
1 Wildcat Drive
New London, Ohio 44851
Contact: Pam Crites 419-929-1586, ext. 5132
(For DeLapp Scholarship only)

Perkins High School
3714 Campbell St.
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
Contact: Vicki Van Ness and Margie Warnicke
419-621-2058

Sandusky High School
2130 Hayes Avenue
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
Contact: Barb Straka-Kenning 419-621-2783
Mary Ellen Hart 419-621-2737
Dakota King-White 419-621-2740

St. Mary's Central Catholic High School
410 West Jefferson St.
Sandusky, Ohio 44870
Contact: Cathy Zeiher 419-626-1892

Vermilion High School
1250 Sanford Street
Vermilion, Ohio 44089
Contact: Guidance Office: 440-204-1701