Scholarships available from Jefferson Alumni

The Jefferson Alumni in Blue Creek will be awarding Don & Flo Armstrong Memorial Scholarships, two Ron & Ruth Lykins Scholarships, Jefferson Alumni Scholarships, one Dr. James & Suzanne Branham Scholarship and two David Brown Memorial Scholarships. Scholarships awarded will be for $1,000.

The Don & Flo Armstrong Memorial Scholarships, the Ron & Ruth Lykins Scholarships and the Dr. James & Suzanne Branham Scholarship were initiated by Ron Lykins and his late wife Ruth and are funded by Ron and Armstrong Family members. The Jefferson Alumni Scholarships are funded by generous contributions from Jefferson Alumni members, friends or their family members. The David Brown Memorial Scholarships in memory of David, a 1967 graduate, are funded by his brothers Phil and Tom.

To be eligible for any of the scholarships, the applicant must be a direct descendant of a Jefferson High School graduate. One submission is all that is necessary to be considered for any of the scholarships.

Applications MUST BE RECEIVED either by mail, email or scheduled hand-delivery by the last Friday in April (April 28). The applicant should include the following information:

1. A written narrative of one to two pages outlining personal plans, where he/she will attend college or technical/trade school, a summary of school activities, accomplishments, awards and community service and why the applicant needs the scholarship.

2. Applicant’s official high school transcript.

3. Applicant’s high school attendance record for grade nine to the present and ACT or SAT score report, if not included on transcript.

4. List the name, address, and phone or email where applicant may be contacted and the names and contact information for applicant’s mother and father.

Please complete and mail or email scholarship information so it is received no later than Friday, April 28 to: Linda Stepp, 13370 state Route 136, Winchester, Ohio 45697 or lindajstepp@gmail.com.

Members of the Armstrong family and/or alumni officers will review applications and may request a phone or personal interview of the applicants and will then select and notify the recipients.

Scholarships will be awarded to the recipients in person at the Jefferson Alumni meeting, which is scheduled the afternoon of Saturday, May 27.

NOTE: Applications must be received by April 28 by mail, email or scheduled hand-delivery to be considered. Unfortunately, all applicants may not be awarded a scholarship. Funding decisions will be final and based on the applicant’s written narrative, high school record, demonstrated need and being a direct descendant of a Jefferson High School graduate.