OCC & PB Rotary Announce Endowed Scholarship Fund
Owens Community College and the Rotary Club of Perrysburg are entering into a new partnership that will afford Penta Career Center graduates the opportunity to pursue higher education aspirations as the two organizations announce the establishment of a new endowed scholarship program. The Rotary Club of Perrysburg and its Foundation recently presented the Owens Community College Foundation with a $20,000 donation to fund the endowment. Read More
"Owens Community College is honored to partner with the Rotary Club of Perrysburg and extend this new scholarship opportunity to future Penta Career Center graduates," said Ann Savage, Owens Executive Director of Fund Development and Foundation President. "This endowed scholarship program will open the door for many area residents to pursue their career aspirations at Owens for years to come. The Owens Community College Foundation appreciates the Rotary Club of Perrysburg's commitment to furthering excellence in higher education."
The new scholarship will be awarded to a Penta Career Center high school graduate who has completed at least a two-year program at the school. Selection criteria for the new scholarship program will also include that the recipient attend Perrysburg, Lake or Rossford high school and achieve a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average. Additionally, the recipient must be able to demonstrate significant participation in community service activities during high school and financial need. Recipients, who will be selected through a process of screenings and interviews, will be assigned a Rotary mentor and must remain in contact during the term of the scholarship.
Scholarships will not have a stated amount, but are intended to provide a fully paid college education through the attainment of an associate's degree from Owens. The Rotary Club of Perrysburg's overall goal is to grow the scholarship program into a $100,000 endowment.
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