The Education Committee of the Otsego County Community Foundation awards a variety of scholarships to graduating seniors each year. To be considered for one or more of these scholarships, please complete the attached application and you must include:

              * A copy of your high school transcript with test scores

              * A letter of recommendation from a teacher or school administrator

              * A letter of recommendation from a member of the community or a present or former employer*

              *See Ron Schmoke Scholarship for Music for exceptions

APPLICATION MUST BE RETURNED TO THE OTSEGO COUNTY       

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, PO BOX 344, 

GAYLORD, MI 49734 

POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN MARCH 26th, 2010

DESCRIPTION OF SCHOLARSHIPS

ACADEMIC  

BUTCHER ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP ($1,500) Awarded in memory of Jesse G. and Violette S. Butcher to a student showing outstanding academic achievement and planning to pursue a bachelor's degree starting in the fall of 2010. One year only. Open to GHS graduating students.

EDWARD AND FRANCES BURZYNSKI SCHOLARSHIP ($500) Awarded to a student planning on continuing their education at an accredited institution to study agriculture, animal husbandry or a related field in the fall of 2010. Open to any Otsego County graduating students.

ATHLETIC                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   KYLE CASEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($500) Awarded in memory of Kyle Casey, a student at Gaylord High School, to a defensive or offensive lineman with plans to attend an accredited college or trade school in the fall of 2010. Open to GHS graduating students.

JERRY SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000.00) Supported by Rick Smith and his family in memory of their father, Jerry Smith, for a senior class student graduating from an Otsego County high school that plans to continue their education, in the fall of 2010, at a college or university and participate on an athletic team sponsored by that institution. Preference will be given to applicants who have experienced financial, physical or mental adversity that would make it more difficult to pursue their future athletic goals, than under normal circumstances. Open to any Otsego County graduating students.

COMMUNITY SERVICE                                            

HAROLD AND NORMA ELGAS SCHOLARSHIP ($500) Awarded to recognize a student who has a 2.0 grade point or better and contributed to the community through exemplary character, integrity and volunteer service. The student must be planning on attending an accredited institution to continue their education in the fall of 2010. NOTE: See “Volunteer Activities” on pages 3 and 4. Open to GHS and St. Mary graduating students.

KATIE KRUG YOUTH VOLUNTEERISM SCHOLARSHIP ($500) Awarded to a student who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment of time and effort to volunteerism in our community and will continue with higher education at a college, university or technical school in the fall of 2010. NOTE: See “Volunteer Activities” on pages 3and 4. Open to any Otsego County graduating students.

VOLUNTEER CENTER OF OTSEGO COUNTY YOUTH VOLUNTEER SCHOLARSHIP ($500) Awarded to a graduating senior who is registered and active with the Volunteer Center of Otsego County and plans to attend an accredited institution in the fall of 2010. NOTE: See “Volunteer Activities” on pages 3 and 4. Open to any Otsego County graduating students. ENGLISH

EVELYN G. WOODMAN SCHOLARSHIP ($300) Awarded by Mrs. Norma A. Wojack in memory of her mother, a former Gaylord High School English teacher, to an outstanding English student who plans to continue their education at an accredited institution in the fall of 2010. One year only. Open to GHS graduating students.

KATHRYN M. TRIPP SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000) Awarded in memory of Kathryn M. Tripp, who taught 6th grade in the Gaylord Community School system for 30 years, to a graduating senior planning to begin their studies in the fall of 2010 to earn a degree in Education and enter the teaching profession. Preference will be given to applicants who have displayed leadership, extra-curricular involvement and a commitment to academics. Additional consideration will be given to those who have overcome hardship or adversity and/or demonstrate financial need. Open to GHS graduating students.

CAROL MILES GRANLUND SCHOLARSHIP ($500) Awarded to a graduating senior who has achieved a 3.5 grade point, or better, and plans to continue their education at an accredited college or university in the fall of 2010, to receive a degree in elementary education. Open to GHS graduating students

GENERAL          

FREEL FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP ($1,500) Awarded to an outstanding student planning to pursue higher education at an accredited institution in the fall of 2010. Need-based and renewable with re-application. Open to GHS graduating students.

JERRY FLYNN SCHOLARSHIP ($400.00) Supported by the Flynn family, in memory of Jerry Flynn, for a scholarship to a Vanderbilt Area High School graduating senior planning on continuing their education to receive a four year degree at an accredited college or university, with preference extended to a student with known financial hardship. Open to Vanderbilt Area graduating students.

MEDICAL OR NURSING 

ATHEL EUGENE & HELEN WILLIAMS NURSING SCHOLARSHIP (two $1000 scholarships) Awarded to graduating seniors pursuing a four-year nursing program and a career in nursing starting in the fall of 2010. Open to any Otsego County graduating students MUSIC

JASON MEAD SCHOLARSHIP ($500) Awarded in memory of Jason Mead, a graduate of Gaylord High School, to a student who has excelled in music (curricular and/or extra-curricular) and plans to attend an accredited college, university or institution of higher learning and pursue a career in music beginning the fall of 2010. Open to GHS and St. Mary graduating students.

RON SCHMOKE SCHOLARSHIP FOR MUSIC ($500) Awarded in memory of Ron Schmoke to assist a student in pursuing additional education in the study of music. *Requires 2 letters regarding experience, involvement and past experience in the area of music. Open to any Otsego County student grades 7-12.

BUTCHER VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP ($500) Awarded in memory of Jesse G. and Violette S. Butcher to a student planning to attend an accredited institution, in the fall of 2010, to pursue a vocational career. One year only. Open to GHS graduating students.

DON SKOP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (two $300 scholarships) Awarded to Otsego County high school graduates who have a 2.0 grade point or better and will be attending an accredited institution, in the fall of 2010, to continue their education in a vocational field or skilled trades. Open to any Otsego County graduating students.

Important Note: For legal purposes, you cannot be directly related to any of the named donors above and receive that particular scholarship award. If your last name is the same, and you are not directly related, please state so on page 3 under, “Any other comments you wish to make?”.