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Scholarships
In 2011-12, Ohio FCCLA members received over $1.2 million dollars in scholarships from
Ohio FCCLA Endowment and various colleges and universities. There are also scholarships
given at the national level.
State Level
Ohio FCCLA Endowment- 6 - $500 scholarships
Jay Hershey Memorial Scholarship- 1- $500
Adel Riegel Scholarship- $500
Johnson & Wales Scholarships
Sullivan Universities
Hocking College
Columbus Culinary Institute at Bradford
Culinary Institute of America
Kendall College
National Level
Johnson & Wales University
Culinary Institute of America
Cordon Bleu
Beth Middletown Memorial Scholarship
NASCO Teach and Train Scholarship
National Technical Honor Society Scholarship
Frank W. Fort Leadership Scholarship
Raye Virginia Allen Scholarship
Coleene Jossy Scholarship
Jossey-Bass Scholarship
Prestige Scholarship
Wiley Publishing, Inc. Scholarship
Applications are available at www.fcclainc.org and www.ohiofccla.com . Some scholarships are based on
placement in STAR Events competitions. Also some scholarships are given at regional level.
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Scholarships
Due March 15
The Ohio FCCLA Endowment Scholarships will award $3500 in scholarships to members. Three $500 scholarships
will be awarded to members planning to major in Family and Consumer Sciences or a Family and Consumer Science
related career in a college, university or technical school. Three $500 scholarships will be awarded to non-Family and
Consumer Sciences majors planning to attend a two-year or a four-year post secondary school. If no FCS major
candidates apply, all 6 scholarships may be awarded to non-majors.
Scholarships in addition to the FCCLA scholarships are as follows:
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The Adel Riegel Scholarship, $500 scholarship, will be granted to an FCCLA member demonstrating
outstanding leadership qualities. This scholarship will be granted to a member planning on majoring in
Family and Consumer Sciences Education or a member exhibiting outstanding leadership qualities.
Jay Hershey Memorial Scholarship offers a $500 scholarship to a well-rounded FCCLA member.
Ohio State University offers a $2000 scholarship to an outstanding FCCLA member majoring in Family and
Consumer Science Education. Applicants must meet Ohio State requirements.
Additional scholarships will be awarded through participation in State Food Service Events by
Sullivan College, Johnson-Wales, The Culinary Institute of America and Baltimore International Culinary Institute.
(Applications for these scholarships are not required)
To qualify for the scholarships, applicants must:
1. Be an affiliated FCCLA member and include a copy of their affiliation form with their name
highlighted.
2. Complete the scholarship application form (Applications must be typed or on a computer generated
form similar to this one).
3. Attain State Degree, Power of One or Leaders at Work.
4. Ask a school administrator to complete the High School Administrator's Recommendation for
Scholarship Form and return it directly to local Adviser.
5. Ask two people to complete statements of recommendations and return them directly to local Adviser.
6. Include a transcript of high school grades with the scholarship application.
(A 2.5 GPA OR ABOVE ON A 4.0 SCALE IS REQUIRED)
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Have local Adviser compile the application package and send to
Ohio Association FCCLA, Scholarship Applications, Jay Hershey/Donna Benshoff, 25 South Front Street, MS#611,
Columbus, OH 43215
Applicants will be interviewed in Columbus prior to the FCCLA State Leadership Conference. Winners' names will be
announced at the conference. Recipients must be present to receive award at State Leadership Conference.
Scholarships will be paid to individuals for use toward books, tuition and room and board. Receipts must be submitted
before February 1. Scholarship monies will be dispersed in the month of February of the following year. Students must
maintain a 2.0 GPA to receive scholarship money.
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Scholarship Application
NOTE: A copy of your chapter affiliation with your name highlighted must be submitted along with this
application. (PLEASE TYPE OR WORD PROCESS ALL INFORMATION.)
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Name
Last
First
Middle
Address
Number
City
Street
State
Email
Date of Birth
Zip
Phone (
)
Place of Birth
Name of High School
Year of Graduation
Address
The college, university, or technical school that I plan to attend is
My field of study is
The field of Family and Consumer Sciences in which I plan to major in is
Application is for: (Check all that apply)
Adel Riegel Scholarship
Ohio FCCLA Endowment Scholarship (4 FCS majors, 3 non-FCS majors)
Ohio State University Scholarship
FAMILY INFORMATION
Father's/Guardian's Name
Address
Occupation
Mother's/Guardian's Name
Address
Occupation
Number of dependent children, including applicant
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FCCLA INFORMATION:
How long have you been a member of FCCLA?
Adviser's Name:
List FCCLA activities:
List FCCLA offices you have held:
List FCCLA awards or special accomplishments (Include award dates or dates of anticipated completion):
One of the following is required:
State Degree (Include award dates or dates of anticipated completion):
Power of One (Include award dates or dates of anticipated completion):
Leaders at Work (Include award dates or dates of anticipated completion):
National Dynamic Leadership ( Include award date or date of anticipated completion):
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List Activities (Other than FCCLA):
School:
Community:
Offices Held:
Hobbies or special interests:
Do you consider a scholarship, employment, or both necessary to enable you to attend college?
(Check one)
YES or
NO
Please explain briefly:
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Essay
* On a separate sheet please write or type your answer to the following question: Please
state your career goal(s) and describe how FCCLA has influenced your career goals. (300
words or less)
Date _________________________ Signature _____________________________________________
Signature of Parent or Guardian _________________________________________________________
Signature of Chapter Adviser ___________________________________________________________
Have you included the following with this application before mailing?
- A copy of your chapter affiliation form with your name highlighted.
- A school administrator's recommendation.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- A transcript (2.5 on a 4.0 scale required).
- Answer to the essay question on a separate sheet.
Send the completed application by March 15 to:
Ohio FCCLA Endowment Scholarships
ATT: Donna Benshoff
25 South Front Street, MS#611
Columbus, OH 43215
Telephone: 614-644-6824
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OHIO FCCLA SCHOLARSHIP
RATING SHEET
NAME
GRADE POINT
Scholarship(s) (Qualified to receive):
Adel Riegel Scholarship
Ohio FCCLA Endowment Scholarship
Ohio State University
Jay Hershey Memorial Scholarship
Evaluation Criteria
FCCLA Activities
Poor
0-8
Fair
9-12
Good
13-16
Excellent
17-20
Application Neatness, Grammar,
Completeness
0
1-2
3-4
5
School/Community
Activities
0-4
5-6
7-8
9-10
Awards/Special
Accomplishments
0
1-2
3-4
5
Academic Record
0-8
9-12
13-16
17-20
Leadership Ability
0-4
5-6
7-8
9-10
Career Plans
0-8
9-12
13-16
17-20
Recommendations
0-4
5-6
7-8
9-10
TOTAL (100) _
Score
Comments
_________
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High School Administrator’s
Recommendation for Scholarship
THIS PAGE TO BE FILLED IN BY AN ADMINISTRATOR
Applicant
Home Address
(street)
(city)
(state)
(z ip)
Grade Point
(2.5 on a 4.0 scale required. If on a 5.0 scale, please convert to a 4.0 scale.)
Number in graduating class
Rank in graduating class
General estimate of character, ability, citizenship, and promise of future usefulness:
Financial need:
PLEASE ATTACH
OFFICIAL
TRANSCRIPT OF
GRADES
Signature _______________________________________
Title
Date
High School
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