Larry D. Kessler Education Scholarship

This $500.00 scholarship is granted to a Fairview High School graduating seniorwho is planning to pursue a college degree in Education. Larry D. Kessler spent his entire career in the field of education. Mr. Kessler began his career as a classroom teacher, later becoming a high school principal, and finally serving as Superintendent of the Fairview School District before retiring in 2009. The Larry D. Kessler Education Scholarship recognizes the importance of a quality education and the need for young people to pursue a career in the teaching field. Applicants must have a minimum weighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

The application MUST be typed and submitted with the following documents:

  1. Completed application-The application should be specific as to participation in school related extra-curricular activities, service to the greater Erie community, as well as work-related responsibilities.
  2. Two letters of recommendation-one letter submitted by a school official knowledgeable of the applicant’s involvement in school activities; the second letter from an individual knowledgeable of the applicant’s involvement in activities in the greater Erie community.
  3. Your Fairview High School transcript that includes your grades from 9th grade through the first semester of your 12th grade.
  4. A copy of the letter of acceptance to the college/university you plan to attend which states your intended major of Education.

Applications must be receivedno later than March 24, 2017.

Applications received after this date will not be considered.

Please submit the completed application and supporting documentation to:

Fairview School Foundation

Attn: Justin Zona

7466 McCray Road

Fairview, PA 16415

In order for this to be a fair and anonymous process, please indicate your name only on this cover sheet. Your name on your letters of recommendation, letter of acceptance, and transcript will be masked prior to committee members reviewing them.

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Section I. SCHOOL RELATED EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITES
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Section II. COMMUNITY SERVICE AND/OR WORK RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES
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Section III. ESSAY
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