2007/2008 TOLEDO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Following is a listing of scholarships and brief descriptions according to categories:

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TPS GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

ACCOUNTING

PricewaterhouseCoopers Scholarship - $1,000

The Fund supports a scholarship award to a senior interested in pursuing a career in accounting.

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William Vaughan Company Scholarship  - $1,000

The Fund supports a scholarship award to a senior interested in pursuing a career in accounting.

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ALLIED HEALTH

ProMedica Health System Allied Health Career Scholarships - 2 @ $1,250 Renewable for a Total Scholarship Value of 2 @ $2,500

The Fund supports scholarship awards to seniors who plan a career in nursing or other allied health field, such as medical assisting, dietetics, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapy assistants, radiography, sonography, nuclear medicine, surgical technology, and dental hygienists.  Scholarships are available for programs offered at Owens Community College and Bowling Green State University, and are renewable upon meeting certain criteria.

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St. Luke’s Hospital Scholarships - 2 @ $1,250

The Fund awards a $1,250 scholarship to one Bowsher High School and one Rogers High School senior interested in pursuing a degree in nursing or other allied health profession at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in northwest Ohio.

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ARCHITECTURE/CONSTRUCTION/ENGINEERING

Allied Toledo Architects,  LLC (ATA) Scholarships - $5,000 (individual amounts to be determined)

The Fund supports scholarship awards to seniors interested in pursuing careers in architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, or interior design.  The Fund is established by the architectural alliance for the TPS Building For Success school renovation and replacement program.

Associated General Contractors of Northwest Ohio Scholarships - 2 @ $1,250

The Fund supports scholarship awards to seniors interested in pursuing a career in architecture, construction, or engineering.

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Charles E. and Margaret Banner Scholarship - $1,000

The Fund supports a scholarship award to a senior interested in pursuing a career in engineering.  The scholarship is in honor of Charles E. Banner, resident of Sylvania and graduate of Ohio State University who has worked as a civil engineer for many engineering firms, including Libbey-Owens-Ford Company.

Crestline Paving & Excavating Company, Inc. Scholarship - $1,000

The Fund supports a scholarship award to a senior interested in pursuing a career in architecture, construction, or engineering.

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“Engineering a Bright Future” Scholarships - Up to 5 @ $1,500

The Fund supports scholarship awards to seniors interested in pursuing a career in architecture, construction, or engineering.

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MELCO, Inc. Scholarship - $1,000

The Fund supports a scholarship award to a senior interested in pursuing a career in civil engineering or construction management, with an interest to stay in northwest Ohio after graduation.

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Mondo Mechanical, Inc. Scholarship - $1,000

The Fund supports a scholarship award to a senior interested in pursuing the skilled trades (SKT), such as building maintenance major, construction trades major, electrical major, mechanical major, and certificates in all major areas plus HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) at Owens Community College.

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Rudolph Libbe Companies Scholarship - $1,000

The Fund supports a scholarship award to a senior interested in pursuing a career in architecture, construction, or engineering.

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The Lathrop Company Scholarship - $1,000

The Fund supports a scholarship award to a senior interested in pursuing a career in construction (Bowling Green State University or The University of Toledo).

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ART

Terry Lesniewicz Art Scholarship - $1,000

The Fund supports a scholarship award for a senior art student from Woodward High School.

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

Buckeye TeleSystem Computer Technology Scholarships - 2 @ $1,000

The Fund supports scholarship awards to seniors interested in pursuing a career in computer technology.

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Computer Technology Scholarship - $1,000

The Fund supports a scholarship award to a senior interested in pursuing a career in computer technology.

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GENERAL

Bowling Green State University Scholarship - $1,000

The Fund supports a scholarship award for a senior interested in pursuing his/her choice of study at Bowling Green State University.

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 Dr. Jason and Jamesena Carthen “Leaders of Tomorrow” Scholarships - 2 @ $1,000

The Fund supports a scholarship award for one male African-American Scott High School senior and one female African-American Scott High School senior to pursue his/her choice of study at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.  The scholarship is named after Jason Carthen (Scott H.S. ’89), who played linebacker for the New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars of the NFL, and the Rhein Fire of the World League of Football (WLAF).

Davis College Scholarships - 2 @ $1,250

The Fund supports scholarship awards for seniors interested in pursuing his or her choice of study at Davis College.

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Dr. William and Brenda Facey ProMedica Health System Scholarship - $2,000

The Fund supports a scholarship award to a senior interested in pursuing a four-year baccalaureate degree (his/her choice of study) at University of Michigan.  The scholarship is in honor of the dedication and service of Dr. William Facey, a member of the Board of Trustees at ProMedica Health System.

LMHA Larry Sykes “What’s Your Dream?” Scholarships - 2 @ $2,500

The Fund supports scholarship awards to LMHA residents who have children in Toledo Public Schools.  The scholarship is for two students of any age interested in pursuing his/her choice of study at any institution of higher learning.  The scholarship is in honor of former Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority Board member Larry Sykes (Scott H.S. ’67) and the underserved children in the District.  To receive the scholarship, students must graduate from a Toledo Public High School.

Lourdes College Scholarships - 5 @ $1,000

The Fund supports scholarship awards for seniors interested in pursuing his or her choice of study at Lourdes College.

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Dr. Lee R. McMurrin Scholarship - $1,000

The Fund supports a scholarship award to a senior who shows outstanding leadership potential and is open to his/her choice of study.  The scholarship is in honor of Dr. Lee R. McMurrin, longtime educator and former TPS deputy superintendent (1965-1975) who served under former TPS Superintendent Frank Dick.

Owens Corning Scholarship - $1,500

The Fund supports a scholarship award to a senior at the Polly Fox Academy
to pursue her choice of study.

Toledo Public Schools Foundation Scholarships - 5 @ $1,000

Scholarships will be awarded to outstanding and deserving seniors pursuing his or her choice of study available for out-of-town or local institutions of higher learning.

Tyronne & Edna Robertson Scholarship for Libbey and Start High School Seniors -2 @ $1,000

The Fund supports a scholarship award to one Libbey High School senior and one Start High School Senior interested in pursuing a four-year baccalaureate degree (his/her choice of study).

Scarlet and Gray Scholarship - $1,000

The Fund supports a scholarship award for a Start High School senior who is on the honor roll for at least four quarters, has financial need, and interested in pursuing his/her choice of study at Ohio State University.

The University of Toledo Scholarships - 5 @ $1,000

The Fund supports scholarship awards for seniors interested in pursuing his/her choice of study at The University of Toledo.

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MARKETING

TPS Credit Union Robert D. Conley DECA Scholarship - $1,500 Renewable for a Total Scholarship Value of $3,000

The Fund supports a scholarship award for a senior interested in pursuing a career in marketing.  This scholarship is renewable upon meeting certain criteria.

MUSIC

Kathleen T. and Theodore H. Harbaugh Music Scholarship In Honor of Mom and Dad - $1,000 

The Fund supports a scholarship award to a Scott High School senior interested in pursuing a  career in music (either as a teacher or as a performer).  The scholarship is in honor of Kathleen Harbaugh who, as a violist, was a founding member of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, and who taught Suzuki violin for over 30 years in Toledo.  It's also in honor of Kay's husband Ted, who, for 25 years, worked to encourage and facilitate the attendance of area schools' fifth and sixth graders at TSO's Young People's Concerts.

NATURAL SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY

Frank and Shirley Dick Natural Science Technology Center Scholarship - $1,000

The Fund supports a scholarship award to a student enrolled in the Frank Dick Natural Science and Technology Center in natural resources, animal care, floriculture, and landscape design/management programs.

POST-SECONDARY SCHOOLING/VOCATIONAL TRAINING

Polly Fox Memorial Scholarships - Up to 5 @ $1,500

The Fund supports scholarship awards to seniors at the Polly Fox Academy interested in pursuing post-secondary schooling/vocational training.  These memorial scholarships are dedicated to the memory of Polly Fox, a long-time educator with Toledo Public Schools.

PRE-LAW

Pre-Law Scholarship - $1,000

The Fund supports a scholarship award to a senior interested in pursuing a law career.

PRE-MED

The University of Toledo Foundation/The University of Toledo Medical Center Scholarships - 2 @ $1,250

The Fund supports a scholarship award to one student of African-American and one student of Hispanic heritage interested in pursuing a career in medicine.

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TEACHER/COACH

Hilton Murphy Teacher/Coach Scholarship - $1,000

The Fund supports a scholarship award to a senior who plans to combine teaching with coaching as his/her career.

TEACHER EDUCATION

Richard Daoust Memorial Scholarship - $1,000

The Fund supports a scholarship award to a senior interested in pursuing a career in education.  The memorial scholarship is dedicated to the memory of former TPS administrator Richard Daoust.

Mary Ann Kiss Hamernik Memorial Scholarship - $1,000

The Fund supports a scholarship award to a senior interested in pursuing a career in education.  The memorial scholarship is dedicated to the memory of former TPS staff member Mary Ann Kiss Hamernik.

Emory Leverette Memorial Scholarship I  - $1,000

The Fund supports a scholarship award to a senior interested in pursuing a career in education.  The memorial scholarship is dedicated to the memory of former TPS administrator Emory Leverette.

Emory Leverette Memorial Scholarship II - 2 @ $1,000

The Fund supports a scholarship award to one male African-American senior and one female African-American senior interested in pursuing a teaching career in K-12 public schools. The memorial scholarship is dedicated to the memory of former TPS administrator Emory Leverette.

T.A.A.P. (Toledo Association of Administrative Personnel) Memorial Scholarship - $1,000

The Fund supports a scholarship award to a senior interested in pursuing a career in education. This memorial scholarship is in recognition of those T.A.A.P. members/retirees who have passed away during 2007.

Toledo Federation of Teachers Scholarship - $1,000

The Fund supports a scholarship award to a minority senior interested in pursuing a teaching career in K-12 public schools.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR SIXTH GRADERS

SCHOLARSHIP FOR A LINCOLN ACADEMY FOR BOYS SIXTH GRADER

American and Lena Sanders Lincoln Academy for Boys Scholarship - $2,000

The Fund supports a scholarship award to a sixth-grader at Lincoln Academy for Boys who shows outstanding leadership potential.  To receive the scholarship, the student must graduate from a Toledo Public High School.

SCHOLARSHIP FOR A SHERMAN SCHOOL SIXTH GRADER

Merrill A. Grant Sherman School Scholarship - $2,000

The Fund supports a scholarship award to a sixth grader at Sherman School.  To receive the scholarship, the student must graduate from a Toledo Public High School.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STEWART ACADEMY FOR GIRLS SIXTH GRADERS

Ella P. Stewart Memorial Scholarships - 2 @ $1,500

The Fund supports scholarship awards to sixth graders at Stewart Academy for Girls who show outstanding leadership potential.  To receive the scholarship, the student must graduate from a Toledo Public High School.  These memorial scholarships are dedicated to the memory of Ella P. Stewart, a leader who paved the way for young girls to reach their dreams.  She was the first African-American pharmacist in Toledo, and owned her own business.

NOTE:  “Champion Toledo” Initiative scholarship awards are restricted to any local institution of higher learning, including:   Bowling Green State University, Davis College, Lourdes College, Owens Community College, Stautzenberger College, and The University of Toledo unless otherwise specified.

Scholarship and Grant Application

Contact:  Susan K. Zurawski, Executive Director, Toledo Public Schools Foundation, at 419.535.6568 or suez@accesstoledo.com