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Clyde resident receives scholarship to attend BGSU Firelands
Huron, Ohio – Sydney Lynn Ebersole of Clyde has received the Jim and Della May Memorial Scholarship to attend Bowling Green State University Firelands College. She will receive $519 towards tuition for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Jim May was a BGSU alumnus and an educator in Sandusky, Margaretta, and Medina school systems. The book scholarship, endowed by the May’s family, is available to an education major, or a student who plans to pursue another certification degree at the main campus. Full- and part-time students are considered. Highest preference is given to nontraditional students returning to school to pursue a career in public school teaching. Financial need is a primary consideration with academic potential and service or activities as secondary.
Ebersole is a 2013 graduate of Clyde High School.
She is a senior majoring in inclusive early childhood education at BGSU Firelands where she is on the Dean’s List.
Ebersole is the daughter of Stacie and Mike Ebersole of Clyde.
For more information about this and other scholarships available at BGSU Firelands, contact Victoria Kontos, coordinator of admissions and scholarships, at 419-433-5560 ext. 20657 or email vkontos@bgsu.edu.
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Bellevue resident receives scholarship to attend BGSU Firelands
Huron, Ohio – Mariah L. Wohlever of Bellevue has received the Margaret J. Linz Legacy Memorial Scholarship to attend Bowling Green State University Firelands College. She will receive $500 towards tuition for the 2016-2017 academic year.
This scholarship was established in memory of Margaret J. Linz by her family, in honor of the educational impact she had on the community. She enjoyed a long, fulfilling teaching career in Erie County and she was an active community volunteer. This award is available to a nontraditional junior or senior with a declared major in education, with a minimum GPA of 3.0, and demonstrates financial need.
Wohlever is a 2011 graduate of Bellevue High School.
She is a senior majoring in inclusive early childhood education at BGSU Firelands.
Wohlever is the daughter of Wilma and Dennis Wohlever of Bellevue.
For more information about this and other scholarships available at BGSU Firelands, contact Victoria Kontos, coordinator of admissions and scholarships, at 419-433-5560 ext. 20657 or email vkontos@bgsu.edu.
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Milan resident receives scholarship to attend BGSU Firelands
Huron, Ohio – Tanner John Whitacre of Milan has received the George F. Linn Outstanding Teacher Scholarship to attend Bowling Green State University Firelands College. He will receive $1,724 towards tuition for the 2016-2017 academic year.
This scholarship in memory of Dr. George F. Linn, a prominent educator who taught in Huron and Erie counties, is available to students interested in the teaching profession. The scholarship is awarded to a valedictorian, salutatorian, or meritorious scholar who expresses an interest in math and science. A recommendation from an area school administrator is required for this scholarship.
Whitacre is a 2015 graduate of Edison High School.
He is a sophomore majoring in education at BGSU Firelands where he is on the Dean’s List.
Whitacre is the son of Brenda and Jeff Whitacre of Milan.
For more information about this and other scholarships available at BGSU Firelands, contact Victoria Kontos, coordinator of admissions and scholarships, at 419-433-5560 ext. 20657 or email vkontos@bgsu.edu.
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Wakeman resident receives scholarship to attend BGSU Firelands
Huron, Ohio – Adelyn Mae Sherrard of Wakeman has received the Sandusky Register Scholarship to attend Bowling Green State University Firelands College. She will receive $500 towards tuition for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Each year the Sandusky Register offers six scholarships, three to freshman and three to continuing students. Recipients must reside in Erie or Huron counties, the City of Port Clinton, or Danbury Township of Ottawa County.
Sherrard is a 2013 graduate of Western Reserve High School in Collins.
She is a junior at BGSU Firelands and majoring in pre-psychology where she is on the Dean’s List. She earned an associate of applied business in business management technology, graduated with highest distinction and earned the President Award.
Sherrard is the daughter of Tessie and Richard Sherrard.
For more information about this and other scholarships available at BGSU Firelands, contact Victoria Kontos, coordinator of admissions and scholarships, at 419-433-5560 ext. 20657 or email vkontos@bgsu.edu.
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Sandusky resident receives scholarship to attend BGSU Firelands
Huron, Ohio – Heather Lynn Eckert of Sandusky has received the Sandusky Register Scholarship to attend Bowling Green State University Firelands College. She will receive $500 towards tuition for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Each year the Sandusky Register offers six scholarships, three to freshman and three to continuing students. Recipients must reside in Erie or Huron counties, the City of Port Clinton, or Danbury Township of Ottawa County.
Eckert is a 1987 graduate of New Philadelphia High School.
She is a senior majoring in communication at BGSU Firelands where she is on the Dean’s List. Eckert is a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Association Lodge #35 and the Cleveland Clinic Fairview Geriatric Experience Committee.
Eckert is married to Timothy Eckert of Sandusky.
For more information about this and other scholarships available at BGSU Firelands, contact Victoria Kontos, coordinator of admissions and scholarships, at 419-433-5560 ext. 20657 or email vkontos@bgsu.edu.
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Monroeville resident receives scholarship to attend BGSU Firelands
Huron, Ohio – Melanie Lynn Reineck of Monroeville has received the Sandusky Register Scholarship to attend Bowling Green State University Firelands College. She will receive $500 towards tuition for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Each year the Sandusky Register offers six scholarships, three to freshman and three to continuing students. Recipients must reside in Erie or Huron counties, the City of Port Clinton, or Danbury Township of Ottawa County.
Reineck is a 1997 graduate of St. Paul High School.
She is a sophomore majoring in social work at BGSU Firelands where she is vice president and secretary of Student Government.
For more information about this and other scholarships available at BGSU Firelands, contact Victoria Kontos, coordinator of admissions and scholarships, at 419-433-5560 ext. 20657 or email vkontos@bgsu.edu.
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Oak Harbor resident receives scholarship to attend BGSU Firelands
Huron, Ohio – Logan James Segaard of Oak Harbor has received the Sandusky Register Scholarship to attend Bowling Green State University Firelands College. He will receive $500 towards tuition for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Each year the Sandusky Register offers six scholarships, three to freshman and three to continuing students. Recipients must reside in Erie or Huron counties, the City of Port Clinton, or Danbury Township of Ottawa County.
Segaard is a 2016 graduate of Oak Harbor High School where he was on the honor roll. He was an officer for Future Farmers of America and received a Greenhand and Chapter FFA degree. Segaard was the captain for both football and tennis and was a member of the track team. He received All Conference Academic Honors Award and was voted most likely to succeed by his peers. Segaard was a member of the Shoreline Church Youth Group and band.
He is a freshman majoring in business at BGSU Firelands.
For more information about this and other scholarships available at BGSU Firelands, contact Victoria Kontos, coordinator of admissions and scholarships, at 419-433-5560 ext. 20657 or email vkontos@bgsu.edu.
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Bellevue resident receives scholarship to attend BGSU Firelands
Huron, Ohio – Emily Marie Bollenbacher of Bellevue has received the Sandusky Register Scholarship to attend Bowling Green State University Firelands College. She will receive $500 towards tuition for the 2016-2017 academic year.
Each year the Sandusky Register offers six scholarships, three to freshman and three to continuing students. Recipients must reside in Erie or Huron counties, the City of Port Clinton, or Danbury Township of Ottawa County.
Bollenbacher is a 2016 graduate of Bellevue High School where she was on the honor roll. She lettered in band and academics and was a member of French Club, Concert Band, Pep Band, and Marching Band.
She is a freshman majoring in diagnostic medical sonography at BGSU Firelands.
Bollenbacher is the daughter of Lucy and Gerald Bollenbacher of Bellevue.
For more information about this and other scholarships available at BGSU Firelands, contact Victoria Kontos, coordinator of admissions and scholarships, at 419-433-5560 ext. 20657 or email vkontos@bgsu.edu.
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