P2-01

ARCELOR MITTAL SCHOLARSHIP

Student applicants must rank in the upper 15% of the graduating class. No stipulations are made regarding college major or career. During his/her high school career, the student must have shown academic excellence and characteristics of leadership and citizenship. Top applicants to be interviewed.

Amount: 8 @ $1,000 each

P2-02

Lillian Ray Bowman Scholarship

Lillian Ray Bowman taught world history and American history at Shelby High School for nearly 40 years. A scholarship has been established in her name to benefit a graduating high school senior, or seniors of Shelby High School who will be majoring in social sciences (economics, sociology, history, anthropology, psychology, and geography) or humanities (philosophy, literature, religion, art, music, history, and language) in either a bachelor’s or greater post-secondary degree program. Academic achievement, intended major and financial need will be considered. Usually this scholarship is paid in two equal installments upon successful completion of the recipient’s first term in both the first and second years of post-secondary education for a total of up to $5,000.

Standard Scholarship

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Addendum

P2-03

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.

P2-04

THE CLASS OF 1947 SCHOLARSHIP

Two scholarships will be awarded to graduating SHS seniors who rank in the upper 40% of their class and demonstrate strong character and leadership qualities.

Amount: TBD, usually awards several students with $1,500-2,500

-Top 40% of class

-Other
characteristics & involvement

P2-05

THE CLASS OF 1972 GIFT SCHOLARSHIP in memory of Dan Dowds

The Shelby High School Class of 1972 wishes to memorialize their classmate Dan Dowds with this scholarship. Dan was well known in his community as a firefighter, paramedic, and paramedic instructor. He was proud to serve the Mansfield Fire Department for over 23 years as a firefighter and paramedic.

Amount: $1,000

-Minimum 3.0 GPA

-Proof of acceptance into a 2 or 4 year college

-Entering medical field (ie. doctor, nurse, therapist, technician, etc)

P2-06

BETTY CRALL PERFORMING ARTS

Betty Crall graduated from Shelby High School in 1958 before she began traveling to pursue a career as a ballet dancer.

Early on in her career, Betty danced professionally at the Chicago Ballet and in New York productions. Her extensive experience in dance and theatre led her to a career in higher education where she taught dance and choreography at Butler University, Indiana, and then at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan.

She also volunteered her skills and knowledge to various groups associated with dance and theatre throughout the Detroit metropolitan area.

Betty loved the arts, but, more importantly, she loved to share that love with others. She would be very pleased to know a fund was established to bring performing arts to her hometown.

-Candidates have been accepted into a college or university and are pursuing a profession in performing arts, such as: dance, music, theater.

-Candidates have been active in extracurricular activities such as involvement with school, church, family and community clubs and service and/or maintained a job.

-Candidates have exhibited a financial need

Standard Scholarship

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2 letters of recommendation from a teacher, coach, pastor, employer, or mentor

P2-07

REBECCA BOND CRYDER SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship may be awarded to students who plan to major in early elementary education and preference will go to a student who formerly attended Auburn elementary. Clearly indicate somewhere on the application or essay page what grade levels you attended Auburn Elementary.

Amount: $1000

P2-08

ANDY DAWSON AGRICULTURAL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Andy Dawson was a 1993 graduate of Shelby High School. Throughout high school, Andy was active in Shelby FFA and football, and went on to study agriculture and play football at The Ohio State University. Andy worked on the family dairy farm even as a young boy, and upon becoming an adult he took over as the head of operations on the farm. The funds for this scholarship will be awarded during the second semester of the student’s freshman year of post-secondary study. Additional criteria: -accepted into accredited university, college, or certificate program, and – participation in additional extracurricular activities (school, church, sports, clubs, and service organizations)

Amount: $500 – $1,000, but varies

-Majoring in Ag or related field

-4-H, FFA, &/or Richland County Fair participant

-Minimum 2.0 GPA

-Financial need

P2-09

BERNIECE GRIFFETH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is open to any Shelby graduating senior who has a minimum 2.0 GPA and plans to pursue higher education in nursing, business, agri-business, or other related fields. The student must also exhibit financial need, have been active in extracurricular activities, and exhibit a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a desire to make the community better.

Amount: 1 @ 1,000 or 2 @ 500

-Pursuing nursing, business, ag business, or related fields

-Minimum 2.0 GPA

P2-10

The John Gurney Faith, Integrity, & Leadership Memorial Scholarship

John Gurney was a 1970 graduate of Shelby High School and lifelong resident of Shelby. During his life, he was a commercial loan officer, athlete, sports enthusiast, basketball official, and church volunteer. Most importantly, John pursued a life of faith, integrity, and leadership. Applicants of this scholarship should complete the standard application AND the addendum. The addendum entails answering 4 additional questions and completing a ‘References’ sheet. Finalists will be interviewed virtually outside of school hours in March and/or April.

Amount: 2 @ $1,000 or 1 @ $ 2,000

-Minimum 3.0 GPA

-Demonstrates faith, integrity, and leadership

-Plan to further education in college, trade school, or other faith based field

Standard Scholarship

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Addendum

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Letter of recommendation

P2-11

TIM HESS MEMORIAL ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP

This Scholarship was established in memory of Tim Hess, a member of the SHS Class of 1985. It will be awarded to a Shelby High School Athlete. Applicants must reside in the Shelby School district.

Amount: $1000-4,000

Application

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2 letters of recommendation,
1 must be from a non-school person

P2-12

RHEA HORNER PRACTICAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP

The award winner of this scholarship must be entering a nursing program, or related field.

Amount: TBD

P2-13

A. GORDON & BETTY H. IMHOFF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

The scholarship supports students from Shelby High School. Gordon and Betty Imhoff are both graduates of Shelby High School and wanted to support students from the school as they further their education. Candidates must be attending a college, university, or nursing school in the fall term immediately following graduation. Candidates must be in the top 40% of the graduating class.

*You will provide your school counselor’s email so a transcript can be uploaded. For both Mrs. Weaver and Mrs. Lerback, use the @shelbyk12.org email

**Letters of recommendation must be uploaded to Columbus Foundation by the recommender. You will enter an email address for each recommender and then they will receive an email from CF with instructions on how to upload their letter. Talk to your recommender before entering their email. If they already have a CF recommender account, you must use the email that their CF account is associated with.

Amount: 3 @ $6,000

-Top 40% of class

-Entering a college, university, or nursing school

Application

See application website for deadline as determined by the Columbus Foundation

P2-14

INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENTS OF SHELBY

The Independent Insurance Agents of Shelby include The Shelby Mutual Insurance Agency, Inc. and Adams, Albert, & Curry Agency, Inc. This scholarship requires that the student be planning a major in a business related field.

Amount: $500

P2-15

MEDICAL MUTUAL OF OHIO

The Medical Mutual Scholarship fund provides a one-time $1,000 scholarship to graduating seniors from a school district that is a customer of Medical Mutual (this includes Shelby City Schools). Candidates must have been accepted to a post-secondary educational institution in the U.S. In addition to the standard essay, students should explain their college major and describe how receiving a scholarship would impact their life.

Amount: $1,000

Application

See application website for deadline as determined by the Columbus Foundation

P2-16

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 Kindergarten – 8th grade education. The student should exemplify good citizenship in the community and school, cooperativeness, and the ability and willingness to accept responsibility.

Amount: varies, usually several @ $500 each

Standard Scholarship

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2 letters of
recommendation

P2-17

CHARLES L. NIESE AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship, in memory of Shelby student Charles L. Niese, will be presented to a student planning to attend either a two year or four year college majoring in an agriculture field.

Amount: $1,500

P2-18

OHIO EARTH TOOL SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship requires that the applicant be a member of the ag-science program. The applicant must be continuing his/her education in an agriculture-related field: Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, or Agriculture Mechanics.

Amount: $100

P2-19

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.

P2-20

REYNOLDS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

The Reynolds Family began a scholarship in 2017. Applicants should be students going into a STEM field; Science Technology, Engineering, or Math.

Amount: $1,000

-STEM field

-Minimum 3.0 GPA

-Involved in extracurricular activities

-Financial need

Standard Scholarship

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Addendum

P2-21

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 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. In addition to the standard essay, students should respond to the prompt: “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?

*Applicants for this scholarship will also be considered for the Shelby Education Association Scholarship

Amount: $500

Standard Scholarship

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Addendum

P2-22

CHUCK RIDENOUR WHIPPET AWARD

This newer scholarship is in memory of Chuck Ridenour, longtime sports photographer and supporter of the Shelby Whippet community. The award will go to a Shelby High School Senior who, like Chuck, demonstrates a positive attitude, exude Shelby Spirit, Whippet pride, and a strong desire to make the community better. Other characteristics being sought in applicants include being hardworking, selfless, kind, dedicated, caring, and supportive. The scholarship is not limited to just those attending college, as acceptance into an educational institution of higher learning like professional classes, a certificate program, and technical college will all be considered.

In addition to the standard essay, applicants should include a short essay that explains what it means to them to be a Shelby Whippet and to be a part of the Shelby community, as well as describe in what ways they could see themselves giving back to the Shelby community in the future.

Amount: 2 @ $500

-All fields of study accepted, with preference going to those planning to study communications, athletics, journalism, or photography

-Minimum 2.5 GPA

-Financial need

Standard Scholarship

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Addendum

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Letter or recommendation from school faculty &/or community leader

P2-23

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

P2-24

THE FRAN AND WARREN RUPP FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Fran and Warren Rupp Foundation will fund one $5,000 Scholarship to a Shelby High School graduate. The criterion for the grant is twofold; need and academics, with a primary focus on need.

*You will provide your school counselor’s email so a transcript can be uploaded.

-Demonstrate financial need

-Minimum 2.5 GPA

P2-25

THE SHELBY COUNCIL OF CHURCHES SCHOLARSHIP

The churches of Shelby have been generously endowed by church members who have, through monetary gifts, established a variety of scholarship funds that provide financial resources to be awarded to a high school graduate each year. The value of each scholarship will vary according to invested funds and the number of qualified applicants.

Amount: TBD

Application

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Letter of recommendation from your pastor

P2-26

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. In addition to the standard essay, students should respond to the prompt: “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

P2-27

SHELBY FFA ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

This $500 scholarship will be awarded to 2 Seniors from the Shelby FFA Chapter. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must fill out this form in its entirety, have at least 25 hours of volunteer time/community service which should include alumni events, and be college, workforce, military or trade school bound.

-Shelby FFA member

-25 hours volunteer/
community service

-College, military, or workforce bound

P2-28

THE SHELBY HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATORS’ SCHOLARSHIP

The Shelby Foundation, through an endowment administrated by it, will annually award a scholarship to a graduating senior from Shelby High School. This scholarship will be payable to the recipient upon the successful completion of his or her first quarter or semester in a 2 or 4 year college, university, or registered nursing program. It is intended to help defray the expenses of the recipient’s second quarter or semester.

Amount: $3,000

Application

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Letter of
recommendation

P2-29

SHELBY HOME AND PUBLIC HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

Shelby Home and Public Health, Inc. will award two $1,000 scholarships to a Shelby High School graduate who plans to attend either a 2-year or 4-year Registered Nurse education program in the fall after their senior year. All criteria will be considered in awarding the scholarship.

P2-30

SHELBY POLICE DEPARTMENT/F.O.P.

The Shelby Police Department established this scholarship in memory of Megan Elizabeth Smith, who was interested in pursuing a career in Criminal Justice. This scholarship is open to all intended majors, but preference will be given to a boy or girl who shows a willingness to help others and is interested in pursuing Criminal Justice. In addition to the standard essay, students should write a one-page essay explaining how s/he has shown good leadership and/or good citizenship while in high school.

Amount: $1,000

Standard Scholarship

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Addendum

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Letter of
recommendation

P2-31

SHELBY WHIPPET ATHLETIC BOOSTERS’ SCHOLARSHIP

The Shelby Whippet Athletic Boosters will award a scholarship to one male and one female graduate of Shelby High School. It is preferred that the student participates in intercollegiate sports. The student must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50. The amount will be paid at the end of the first semester or quarter. The recipients agree to be enrolled as full-time college students for the entire calendar year. Any student who receives one-half or more of another full athletic scholarship is ineligible for the award.

Amount: 2 @ $1000

-Preferred that student will participate in intercollegiate sports

-Minimum 2.5 GPA

P2-32

LARRY SIEGFRIED COMMITMENT SCHOLARSHIP

Larry Siegfried was a Shelby High School athlete whose basketball career was highly successful. Larry’s life was one of commitment to his faith, virtues, and athletics. He lived his life caring for his fellow man. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 3.0, participated in a varsity sport, and plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college or university.

Amount: $1,000 (distribution will be in 2 installments)

-Minimum 3.0 GPA

-Played a varsity sport

-Church involvement

Application

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3 letters of
recommendation (church, coach, self)

P2-33

Harryet F. Snyder Scholarship

Harryet F. Snyder taught biology at Shelby High School for over 40 years. In her will, she established a scholarship to benefit a graduating high school senior, or seniors of Shelby High School who will be majoring in science and/or medicine in either a bachelor, or greater post-secondary degree program. Academic achievement, intended major and financial need will be considered in awarding this scholarship. This $5,000 scholarship will be paid in two equal installments of $2,500 upon successful completion of the recipient’s first term in both the first and second years of post-secondary education.

Standard Scholarship

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Addendum

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ST. MARK’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH/CHAMPION SCHOLARSHIP

St. Mark’s Church will award a scholarship to a graduating senior from Shelby High School. This scholarship will be payable upon the successful completion of the first term of each of the first two years in a 2 or 4 year college, university, or registered nursing program. The scholarship recipient will be selected on the basis of: scholarship (2.5 GPA or better) and church/school/community involvement.

Amount: 1 @ $5,000 and 2 @ $1,000

-Minimum 2.5 GPA

-Church/school/community involvement

Application

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Letter of recommendation from pastor or youth
minister

P2-35

LOWELL AND MARJORIE STRAUCH AGRICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP

Established in memory of Lowell and Marjorie Strauch, this scholarship will be awarded to a graduating SHS senior active in Ag-Science, FFA, or 4-H. The applicant must be accepted by a school providing post-high school education in a field related to Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, or Agriculture Mechanics.

Amount: $1,000

-Active in Ag-Science, FFA or 4-H

-Majoring in Ag-related field

P2-36

UNIVERSITY CLUB EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Each year the University Club Foundation interviews ten seniors (5 young women and 5 young men) as a means for selecting the recipient of a $2,000 scholarship which may be renewed for up to 4 years. Students in the top 25% of the class will be considered for nomination by SHS staff. Academics, character, contribution to the school and community, interview, and financial need will factor into the selection. Interviews will be conducted late April/early May by University Club representatives.

*You will provide your school counselor’s email so a transcript can be uploaded.

-Demonstrate financial need

-Minimum 3.0 GPA

Application

Deadline: April 1st

P2-37

ASHLEY YETZER SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established in memory of Ashley Yetzer who attended SHS. The committee is looking for candidates involved in community service. Complete the general application on the Richland County Foundation website.

*You will provide your school counselor’s email so a transcript can be uploaded.

Amount: $1,000

Application

Deadline: April 1st

P2-38

SNAP FITNESS HEALTH & WELLNESS SCHOLARSHIP

Snap Fitness is a locally-owned gym with a focus on promoting a healthy lifestyle through fitness and nutrition. They are offering a $1000 scholarship to a senior pursuing a career in the health/wellness field (Physical Therapy, Rehab, Personal Training, Nutrition, etc) at a trade school or college. 

P2-39

FRED COOKE MEMORIAL FUND SCHOLARSHIP

An excerpt from Mr. Cooke’s obituary:
Fred was a family man. He enjoyed traveling the country with his wife, Lynn, and especially loved visiting France with her to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. He loved that his three children lived close together and that he got to be a part of their lives not just as children but also as adults. He absolutely adored all of his grandchildren and was a major fixture in all of their lives. He enjoyed telling them stories, taking them to Friday morning breakfasts, going to their sporting events, animal shows at the fair, plays, concerts, and teaching farm school.

Being a teacher was a big part of who Fred was. He was a Vocational Agriculture teacher and FFA Advisor for over 30 years and had the honor of making a big difference in the lives of thousands of students. During the last months of his life, many students reached out with common messages: “Mr. Cooke was the best teacher I ever had”, “Mr. Cooke was the first person to believe in me”, “Mr. Cooke is the best man I have ever met”.

He was known for taking his students on lots of field trips, as well as his “Cooke-isms”. These words of wisdom he displayed on signs all over his classroom and shop. Once a teacher, always a teacher, Fred enjoyed passing down knowledge to his children and grandchildren about life on the farm and life in general. He was dedicated to the Richland County Junior Fair, helping his own children and students with projects and spent many years revitalizing the fairground facilities.

One of his many Cooke-isms was “Don’t sweat the small stuff, and it’s all small stuff”. But it was the small stuff in life that he enjoyed the most: simple times spent with family and friends, working on the farm, mowing his lawn, grocery shopping, watching Lifetime Movies, singing in the church choir, pie (there’s no such thing as a bad piece of pie), watching the Buckeyes and TBDBITL. He cherished the many traditions he established with his family: vacationing at Ocean Isle Beach, NC, Labor Day trips to Cedar Point, big holiday celebrations, and so many others.

-Accepted into a 4-yr college or university and pursuing a profession in any field of education (teaching)

-Active in extracurriculars including school, church, family, and community clubs and service and/or maintained a job.

-Been involved in 4-H, FFA, county fair, or other related fields of interest.

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Addendum

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2 letters of recommendation from a teacher, coach, pastor, employer, or mentor.