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Sally Roush Brown Scholarship

The Sally Roush Brown Scholarship was established to pay tribute to former teacher and Board of Education member Sally Roush Brown. The Brown family has developed this scholarship to award a graduating student of Fairmont High School, who has exhibited leadership qualities with a $3,000 scholarship payable in annual installments of $750 a year.

Sally Roush Brown Scholarship Recipients:

  • Allison Streithorst - 2009
  • Eric Schwenker – 2008
  • Megan Kelsey – 2007

To be eligible for consideration, the applicant must:

  • Be a graduating senior from Fairmont High School.
  • Be accepted at an accredited two or four-year college or university or a two-year technical school*.

Criteria for selection include: participation in school, essay, GPA and recommendations.

Size and frequency of the Sally Roush Brown Scholarship. One scholarship gift of $750 a year for four years will be offered annually. However, the Sally Roush Brown Scholarship Selection Committee may elect to change the amount or number of scholarships award; or not to award a scholarship if, in its judgment, a suitable candidate cannot be identified.

Use of the Sally Roush Brown Scholarship. The Sally Roush Brown Scholarship may be used for tuition, room/board and related educational expenses.

Payment. Payment will be made directly to the institution’s financial offices. In the case that the award is being used for books then the payment will be made directly to the student upon receipt of official store receipt showing purchase of books.

Renewal Requirements. To receive funding for second, third or fourth years of the scholarship the recipient must:

  1. Be enrolled as a "full-time" student at an accredited two year, four year or technical school. (Definition of full time will be determined by the requirements of the institution that the individual is attending).
  2. The individual must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater.
  3. A SCHOLARSHIP RENEWAL FORM must be filed with the KEF office no later than June 1, and include copies of transcripts showing the GPA and proof of enrollment.

Application Process:

  • Complete the scholarship application and mail it to the Kettering Education Foundation by the deadline date.

Attach to the application:

  • The completed copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) summary page from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). THE FAFSA REPORT IS THE ONLY ELIGIBLE REPORT, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT TAX RETURNS OR W2’S.
  • A transcript of grades through the seventh semester showing a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
  • One recent letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, coach, community or church leader.
  • An essay on the topic “Leadership what it means to me and how I demonstrated this in my own personal life.”

Mail two copies of completed application to:
Kettering Education Foundation
3750 Far Hills Avenue
Kettering, OH 45429-2584
Attn: The Sally Roush Brown Scholarship

Sally Roush Brown Scholarship Application


Ray Albrecht Scholarship

The Ray Albrecht Scholarship was established by the family of Ray Albrecht as a memorial tribute to the hard work and dedication that he showed in all aspects of his life, and for his commitment to sending eleven kids and six grandkids through the Kettering School System. The Scholarship will benefit individuals graduating from the Fairmont Alternative Program who have demonstrated a hard work ethic and substantial academic improvement.

Ray Albrecht Scholarship Recipients:

  • Renee Huse - 2009
  • Amanda Zennie – 2008
  • Natalie Foley – 2007
  • Michael Jackson – 2007

To be eligible for consideration, the applicant must:

  • Be a graduating senior from Fairmont High Schools Alternative School.
  • Be accepted at an accredited two or four-year college or university or a two-year technical school*.

Criteria for selection include: participation in school, work, GPA improvement and recommendations.

Size and frequency of the Ray Albrecht Scholarship. One scholarship with a minimum gift of $1,000 will be offered annually; However, the Ray Albrecht Scholarship Selection Committee may elect to change the amount or number of scholarships award; or not to award a scholarship if, in its judgment, a suitable candidate cannot be identified.

Use of the Ray Albrecht Scholarship. The Chief’s Scholarship may be used for tuition, room/board and related educational expenses.

Application Process

  • Complete the scholarship application and mail it to the Kettering Education Foundation by the deadline date.

Attach to the application:

  • A list of school activities as required on the application.
  • A list of jobs held during school year and average hours worked as required on the application.
  • The completed copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) summary page from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). THE FAFSA REPORT IS THE ONLY ELIGIBLE REPORT, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT TAX RETURNS OR W2’S.
  • A transcript of grades through the seventh semester.
  • One recent letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, coach, community or church leader.
  • Maintain a part or full time job for the majority of the school year.

Mail two copies of completed application to:
Kettering Education Foundation
3750 Far Hills Avenue
Kettering, OH 45429-2584
Attn: The Ray Albrecht Scholarship

Ray Albrecht Scholarship Application


The Chief’s Scholarship

The Chief’s Scholarship was established by former officers of the Kettering Indian (Adventure) Guide and Princess Programs. The Chief’s Scholarship was founded to continue the bond between fathers and their sons/daughters that was established in the K – 5th grades Indian (Adventure) Guide and Princess Programs sponsored by the Kettering South Community YMCA.

The Chief’s Scholarship Recipients:

  • Zachary Berlon - 2009
  • Rachel Boden - 2009
  • Madie Ducharme - 2009
  • Marie Byer – 2008
  • Andrew Hohler – 2008
  • Kelly Lybrook – 2007
  • Jonathan Hale – 2007

To be eligible for consideration, the applicant must:

  • Be a graduate of the Indian (Adventure) Guide or Princess Program sponsored by the Kettering South Community YMCA (documentation may be requested).
  • Be a graduating high school senior or full-time college undergraduate student at an accredited two or four-year college or university or a two-year technical school*.
  • Be accepted at an accredited two or four-year college or university or a two-year technical school*.

Submit a completed application form and include the following attachments:

  • A list of school activities as required on the application.
  • A list of community services activities as required on the application.
  • An essay describing the impact of the Indian (Adventure) Guide or Princess Program on your life as required on the application.
  • One recent letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, coach, community or church leader.
  • An official transcript of grades through the seventh semester.
  • Copy of the completed Student Aid Report (SAR) summary page from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Only the SAR summary page is required, please do not submit tax returns or W2 forms.

Criteria for selection. Applicant's) who best represent the ideals, goals and AIMS of the Indian (Adventure) Guide/Princess program through the description of their school and community service activities, the essay and the letter of recommendation.

Size and frequency of the Chief’s Scholarship. Two $750 scholarships will be offered annually; one to a former Indian (Adventure) Guide and one to a former Indian (Adventure) Princess. However, the Chief’s Scholarship Selection Committee may elect to change the amount or number of scholarships award; or not to award a scholarship if, in its judgment, a suitable candidate cannot be identified.

Use of the Chief’s Scholarship. The Chief’s Scholarship may be used for tuition, room/board and related educational expenses. Checks shall be made out to the College/Technical School in the recipient’s name.

Mail two copies of completed application to:
Kettering Education Foundation
3750 Far Hills Avenue
Kettering, OH 45429-2584
Attn: The Chief’s Scholarship

The Chief's Scholarship Application


Mary Lou Holland Scholarship

Established by Mary Lou Holland to assist a graduating Fairmont Senior that was also a graduate of her Beavertown Elementary class. The Award is a $1,000 one year scholarship and will be given to a student that has a combination of high GPA, is active in the community and school, and shows a financial need.

Mary Lou Holland Scholarship Recipients:

  • Chenoa Courtney - 2009
  • Lloyd Shannon – 2008
  • David Parkes – 2007

Scholarship Criteria

  • Be a graduating senior from Fairmont High School.
  • Be a graduate of Beavertown Elementary and have attended Mary Lou Holland’s class.
  • Be accepted at an accredited two or four-year college or university or a two-year technical school*.

Criteria for selection applicant(s) who show combination of high GPA, is active in the community and their school, and show a financial need.

Size and frequency One $1,000 scholarship will be offered annually; However, the Mary Lou Holland Scholarship Selection Committee may elect to change the amount or number of scholarships award; or not to award a scholarship if, in its judgment, a suitable candidate cannot be identified.

Use of the Mary Lou Holland Scholarship. The Mary Lou Holland Scholarship may be used for tuition, room/board and related educational expenses.

Application Process:

  • Complete the scholarship application and mail it to the Kettering Education Foundation by the deadline date.

Attach to the application:

  • A list of activities as required on the application.
  • The completed copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) summary page from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). THE FAFSA REPORT IS THE ONLY ELIGIBLE REPORT, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT TAX RETURNS OR W2’S.
  • A transcript of grades through the seventh semester.
  • One recent letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, coach, community or church leader.

Mail two copies of completed application to:
Kettering Education Foundation
3750 Far Hills Avenue
Kettering, OH 45429-2584
Attn: The Mary Lou Holland Scholarship

The Mary Lou Holland Scholarship Application


The Thom & Penni Meyer Scholarship

The Thom & Penni Meyer Scholarship was established by Nick O’Donnell family to pay tribute to Thom & Penni Meyer and the profound impact that they had on his life and the many other students they have taught through the years. The award is a $500 one-year scholarship and will be judged on financial need, community activities, their essay and photographic portfolio.

The Thom & Penni Meyer Scholarship Recipients:

  • Marci Duckro – 2008
  • Sydney Albrecht – 2007

To be eligible for consideration, the applicant must:

  • Be a graduating senior from Fairmont High School..
  • Be accepted at an accredited two or four-year college or university or a two-year technical school*.

Criteria for selection: financial need, community activities, essay and photographic portfolio.

Size and frequency of the Thom & Penni Meyer Scholarship. One $500 scholarship will be offered annually; However, the Thom & Penni Meyer Scholarship Selection Committee may elect to change the amount or number of scholarships awarded; or not to award a scholarship if, in its judgment, a suitable candidate cannot be identified.

Use of the Thom & Penni Meyer Scholarship.  The Thom & Penni Meyer Scholarship may be used for tuition, room/board and related educational expenses.

Application Process:

  • Complete the scholarship application and mail it to the Kettering Education Foundation by the deadline date.

Attach to the application:

  • A list of activities as required on the application.
  • A list of community service activities as required on the application.
  • The completed copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) summary page from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). THE FAFSA REPORT IS THE ONLY ELIGIBLE REPORT, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT TAX RETURNS OR W2’S.
  • A transcript of grades through the seventh semester showing a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
  • One recent letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, coach, community or church leader.
  • Photographic portfolio containing no less then 3 distinct pieces of photographic art.

Mail two copies of completed application to:
Kettering Education Foundation
3750 Far Hills Avenue
Kettering, OH  45429-2584
Attn: The Thom & Penni Meyer Scholarship

The Thom and Penni Meyer Scholarship Application


The Cookie Weeks Scholarship

The Cookie Weeks Scholarship was established by Cookie Weeks to assist a graduating Fairmont senior that was also a graduate of her Beavertown Elementary class. The award is a $1,000 one-year scholarship and will be given to a student that has a combination of high GPA, is active in the community and school.

The Cookie Weeks Scholarship Recipients:

  • Jason Tipton - 2009

Scholarship Criteria:

  • Be a graduating senior from Fairmont High School.
  • Be a graduate of Beavertown Elementary and have attended Cookie Weeks’s class.
  • Be accepted at an accredited two or four-year college or university or a two-year technical school*.
  • Not have been awarded an athletic scholarship.

Criteria for selection: applicant(s) who show combination of high GPA, is active in the community and their school, and essay.

Size and frequency of the Cookie Weeks Scholasrhip: One $1,000 scholarship will be offered annually; However, the Cookie Weeks Scholarship Selection Committee may elect to change the amount or number of scholarships award; or not to award a scholarship if, in its judgment, a suitable candidate cannot be identified.

Use of the Cookie Weeks Scholarship: The Cookie Weeks Scholarship may be used for tuition, room/board and related educational expenses.

Application Process

  • Complete the scholarship application and mail it to the Kettering Education Foundation by the deadline date.

Attach to the application:

  • The completed copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) summary page from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). THE FAFSA REPORT IS THE ONLY ELIGIBLE REPORT, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT TAX RETURNS OR W2’S.
  • One recent letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, coach, community or church leader.
  • Current years transcripts
  • An essay consisting of no more than 500 words on the subject. “Why I would like to further my education.”

Mail one copy of completed application to:
Kettering Education Foundation
3750 Far Hills Avenue
Kettering, OH 45429-2584
Attn: The Cookie Weeks Scholarship

The Cookie Weeks Scholarship Application


The Charles R. Craig Scholarship

The Charles R. Craig Scholarship is offered annually to a graduating senior of Kettering Fairmont High School. The award may be applied to tuition, room and board and other related educational expenses at an accredited two or four year college, university or trade school.

The Charles R. Craig Scholarship Recipients:

  • Daniel Wagner - 2009

Scholarship Criteria:

  • Be a graduating senior from Fairmont High School.
  • Be a member of the Fairmont Music Department.
  • Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
  • Be accepted at an accredited two or four-year college or university or a two-year technical school*.

Criteria for selection: applicant(s) who show combination of Essay, Financial need, and music department involvement, GPA, and activities.

Size and frequency of the Charles R. Craig Scholarship Fund: One $500 scholarship will be offered annually; However, the Charles R. Craig Scholarship Selection Committee may elect to change the amount or number of scholarships award; or not to award a scholarship if, in its judgment, a suitable candidate cannot be identified.

Use of the Charles R. Craig Scholarship:  The Charles R. Criag Scholarship may be used for tuition, room/board and related educational expenses.

Application Process:

  • Complete the scholarship application and mail it to the Kettering Education Foundation by the deadline date.

Attach to the application:

  • The completed copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) summary page from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). THE FAFSA REPORT IS THE ONLY ELIGIBLE REPORT, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT TAX RETURNS OR W2’S.
  • A transcript of grades through the seventh semester.
  • One recent letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, coach, community or church leader.
  • An autobiography describing any pertinent information regarding the desire to receive this award (maximum of 750 pages typed, double spaced.)

Mail one copy of completed application to:
Kettering Education Foundation
3750 Far Hills Avenue
Kettering, OH  45429-2584
Attn: The Charles R. Craig Scholarship

The Charles R. Craig Scholarship Application


Kettering Jaycees Foundation Scholarship

The Kettering Jaycees Foundation Scholarship was established by the Kettering Jaycees Foundation to assist Fairmont seniors that are graduating from the Automotive Trades Program. The award is a $1,250 one-year scholarship and will be given to a student that has a combination of high GPA, is active in the community and school and has demonstrated financial need.

Scholarship Criteria

  • Be a graduating senior from Fairmont High School Automotive Trades Program.
  • Be accepted at an accredited two or four-year college or university or a two-year technical school.

Criteria for selection applicant(s) who show combination of high GPA, is active in the community and their school, and has demonstrated financial need.

Size and frequency of the Kettering Jaycees Foundation Scholasrhip. Two $1,250 scholarships will be offered annually; However, the Kettering Jaycees Foundation Scholarship Selection Committee may elect to change the amount or number of scholarships award; or not to award a scholarship if, in its judgment, a suitable candidate cannot be identified.

Use of the Kettering Jaycees Foundation Scholarship. The Kettering Jaycees Foundation Scholarship may be used for tuition, room/board, tools, books and related educational expenses.

Application Process

  • Complete the scholarship application (available on the KEF website) and mail it to the Kettering Education Foundation by the deadline date.

Attach to the application:

  • The completed copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) summary page from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). THE FAFSA REPORT IS THE ONLY ELIGIBLE REPORT, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT TAX RETURNS OR W2’S.
  • One recent letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, coach, community or church leader.
  • Current years transcripts

Mail one copy of completed application to:
Kettering Education Foundation
3750 Far Hills Avenue
Kettering, OH 45429-2584
Attn: The Kettering Jaycees Foundation Scholarship

Kettering Jaycees Foundation Scholarship Application

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Melissa Fortener McLaughlin

The Melissa Fortener McLaughlin Scholarship was established to pay tribute to Fairmont Graduate Melissa Fortener McLaughlin. The scholarship is offered annually to a graduating senior of Kettering Fairmont High School.The award may be applied to tuition, room and board and other related educational expenses at an accredited two or four Year College, university or trade school.

Scholarship Criteria

  • Be a graduating senior from Fairmont High School.
  • Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
  • Be accepted at an accredited two or four-year college or university or a two-year technical school*.

Criteria for selection applicant(s) who show combination of Essay, Financial need, and community involvement, GPA, and activities.

Size and frequency of the Melissa Fortener McLaughlin Scholarship Fund. One $1,000 scholarship will be offered annually; However, the Melissa Fortener McLaughlin Scholarship Selection Committee may elect to changethe amount or number of scholarships award; or not to award a scholarship if, in its judgment, a suitable candidatecannot be identified.

Use of the Melissa Fortener McLaughlin Scholarship. The Melissa Fortener McLaughlin Scholarship may be used for tuition, room/board and related educational expenses.

Application Process

  • Complete the scholarship application and mail it to the Kettering EducationFoundation by the deadline date.

Attach to the application:

  • The completed copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) summary page from the Free Application forFederal Student Aid (FAFSA). THE FAFSA REPORT IS THE ONLY ELIGIBLE REPORT, PLEASENOT SUBMIT TAX RETURNS OR W2'S.
  • A transcript of grades through the seventh semester.
  • One recent letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, coach, community or churchleader.
  • An essay answering the question "How would you best describe your contribution to Fairmont HighSchool? Its students? And your community? (maximum of 750 pages typed, double spaced.)

Mail one copy of completed application to:
Kettering Education Foundation
3750 Far Hills Avenue
Kettering, OH 45429-2584
Attn: The Kettering Jaycees Foundation Scholarship

Melissa Fortener McLaughlin Scholarship Application

 
 
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