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LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

 

This is a listing of our local scholarships.  It is important to write thank you notes to these people or organizations for providing the scholarships.  The first name should receive the thank you note for the organization or family.  They may also be the person to contact for payment.  If not, another name is listed.

     

  1. Preceptor Delta Phi—Pam Smith.  The amount of the scholarship will be $250 per year.  A check to the student will be awarded at the rate of $125 per semester as the scholarship student presents the organization's treasurer with a receipt for enrollment expenses.

 

  1. Mu Alpha—Linda  Calderwood.  The amount of the scholarship will be $200.  A check to the student will be awarded at the rate of $100 per semester as the student presents to an officer of the organization a receipt for enrollment costs.

 

  1. Linda Macy—Carol  Macy (see Julie Gellerman at the district office for the scholarship money). Funds will be released in August to the school where the student is enrolled.

 

  1. Sorosis—Maxine Hayes. $250. (see SC Financial Aid Office).

 

  1. Rose Memorial Scholarship—Dale  Rose family (see Julie Gellerman for the scholarship money).  $100 will be given to the recipient upon proof of enrollment.

 

  1. Student Council—Mrs. Kruse..  $200. (see Julie Gellerman for the scholarship money)

 

  1. Dale Bradford Memorial Scholarship—Julie  Gellerman.  This scholarship is $250.  A check to the student will be awarded at the rate of $250 first semester as the student presents Julie Gellerman with a receipt showing enrollment expenses.

 

  1. Joe Henry Memorial Scholarship—Helen  Henry or Randy Henry. $777 (see SC financial aid office)

 

  1. Julie Lynn Ray Memorial Scholarship—Myrna  Ray (see SC Financial Aid office). Upon enrollment at SC in at least 12 hours, payment will be made to the recipient’s account at SC.  The amount of the scholarship shall be determined by all accumulated interest in the scholarship fund. Sterling College will then match an equal amount of up to $750.

 

  1. Robert Engelland Memorial Scholarship—Alvin  Engelland family or John Engelland (see SC Financial Aid office). $1000.

 

  1. Buddy Oden Memorial Scholarship—Jan  Oden.  $500.  The scholarship will be awarded upon graduation from SHS and receiving a receipt from the attending college.

 

  1. JH Smith Memorial Scholarship—(see Julie Gellerman for the scholarship money).  Payment is made to each recipient upon the school board receiving proof of enrollment in college of at least 12 semester hours.  Payments shall be in quarterly installments for each of the first four semesters the recipient is enrolled in college.  The amounts are based on the interest earned on the principal of the Certificate of Deposit for the year preceding the graduation year.  All interest that accumulates on each scholarship after it has been awarded shall also be distributed to the recipient.

 

  1. American Legion, American Legion Women's Auxiliary, Sons of the American Legion —Marvin Cain, Bev Bennett.  Each scholarship is $500.  The award will be paid directly to the student.  The student will receive $250 at the beginning of each semester upon presentation of proof of enrollment.

 

  1. STA— Mary Nielsen . $250.  A check to the student will be awarded at the rate of $125 per semester as the student presents the treasurer with a receipt for enrollment expenses.
  2. First United Methodist Church—see Pam Butler for applications.  The student must be a member of the First United Methodist Church (for at least 2 years) and attend Sterling College.  $300 per semester.
  3. Douglas L. Sillin Memorial Scholarship—Chris Sillin.   This scholarship will be awarded annually in the amount of $1000 and be sent to the college of choice after enrollment acknowledgement.  It will be awarded to a student who plans to attend a fully accredited college full time.
  4. Monica Allen Memorial Scholarship—Cindy Lewis (see Julie Gellerman for the scholarship money). This scholarship is $200 and is awarded in odd numbered years to a student who will be furthering their education in the area of public service.
  5. Kathy Brashear Education Memorial Scholarship—Joanna Munafo and Sam Brashear (see Julie Gellerman for the scholarship money).  This scholarship is $1000 to a student attending Sterling College (preferably in education).
  6. Sigma Epsilon Sorority #14185—Mary Nielsen.  This scholarship is $300.  A check will be awarded at the rate of $150 per semester as the scholarship student presents the sorority treasurer with a receipt for enrollment expenses.
  7. Delbert & Helen Royer Memorial Scholarship—Nancy Shaw, Robert Royer, and Jack Royer (see Julie Gellerman for scholarship money).  This scholarship is $100 and awarded to a student attending Sterling College and is based on financial need.
  8. Bradley M. Brentlinger Memorial Scholarship— Julie Gellerman (thank you notes to the family).  This scholarship is $250.  Payment is made to each recipient upon receipt of proof of enrollment in some form of vocational training.