W.S. (Sherman) and Wanda Alge Family Scholarship

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The family of W. S. (Sherman) and Wanda Alge established this scholarship in appreciation of the values and memories from the village, Arlington High School and as citizens of Arlington, Ohio. The close-knit support of the community and guidance provided by teachers at the school helped provide the foundation for many students to pursue a successful future as citizens and parents. Sherm and Wanda grew up in Arlington and each served their community. Sherm worked for over 53 years at the Farmers and Merchant Bank Company helping many area residents with family and business financial decisions. Wanda worked many years in local businesses, as well as providing services to the Arlington Methodist Church, the school and the community.

Standard for Determining Eligibility of Students

This scholarship is for the student who might not otherwise be able to attend a post secondary educational institution without scholarship assistance. The student selected for this scholarship is expected to work hard and complete their education goals. It is anticipated that the initial amount of the scholarship award will be $1,000, subject to future adjustment by the Committee, but not to exceed 50% of the student’s actual tuition costs based upon the tuition costs of the school that the recipient chooses to attend, unless circumstances dictate otherwise.

• The applicant must be a graduating senior from Arlington High School who resides in the Arlington School District.
• The applicant must have participated in sports while attending Arlington High School and lettered in at least one sport during either their junior or senior year.
• The applicant must be able to demonstrate participation in school and community activities.
• The applicant must have demonstrated good attendance while attending high school.
• The applicant must be able to demonstrate hard work, good citizenship, dependability, and character.
• The applicant must be a full-time student enrolled in, or accepted for admission in, an educational institution that normally maintains a regular faculty and curriculum and normally has a regular organized student body. This institution may an accredited university or college, community college, trade, or business school offering either a four-year or a two-year degree.
• The applicant must have maintained a GPA of 2.5 or better during high school.
• The applicant must be a citizen of the United States of America.
• Financial need is a primary consideration.
• Applicants receiving full scholarship support from other organizations or institutions will not be considered for this scholarship.

This scholarship may be renewed for up to three (3) consecutive years:

• Recipient must re-apply each year to the Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation by its publicized deadlines.
• Recipient has been and will continue to be a full-time student and demonstrates, to the satisfaction of Scholarship Selection Committee, normal progress toward the degree program of recipient’s choice.
• Recipient has not withdrawn or been expelled (however, personal crisis may be considered as an exception).
• Recipient must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA while at college.
• Selection Committee, before renewal, will review any above requirements not met.