Timothy G. Gregory Memorial Scholarship Application Page 1

Background Information About Timothy G. Gregory
A native of Findlay, Tim attended St. Michael’s grade school in his hometown before graduating from St. Wendelin High School in 2004. Throughout his life, Tim was an exceptional athlete who excelled in the sports arena. During high school, he was a captain of the football, wrestling, and baseball teams his senior year. He was a three-time letter winner in football and a two-time qualifier for the district tournament in wrestling. In baseball, he threw a no-hitter and also hit for the cycle. Tim’s tough, hardnosed style in all three sports made him a favorite of his coaches and teammates. When he had his mind made up on something, he could not be stopped. Tim was a student at Bowling GreenStateUniversity at the time of his death.

While Tim was an exceptional athlete, he was also a great human being. He was a caring person who always put others before himself. Tim was very loyal to his family and friends, and his quick wit and charm always brought a smile to the faces of those he met. Although his life was short in terms of years, it was full of great relationships and lasting memories with those he loved. Shortly after his death, The Timothy G. Gregory Memorial Scholarship was created to commemorate the life of such a great individual.

Scholarship Information and Eligibility Requirements

The Timothy G. Gregory Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a student who:

Will graduate this year from one of the following high schools: Carey, Fremont St. Joseph, Hopewell-Loudon, Lakota, Mohawk, New Riegel, North Baltimore, Old Fort, Seneca East, or Tiffin Calvert;

Plans to attend college or technical school;

Has participated in football, wrestling, or baseball while in high school; and

Currently maintains at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA.

The amount of the scholarship will range between $500-$1000. Multiple recipients may be selected.

To apply for the scholarship, please fill out the following application. Answers to short-essay questions should be attached at the end of the application and should be no longer than one half page per question.

If you’d like, you may also include a letter of recommendation from a coach, teacher, or other adult with whom you’ve shared a professional relationship.

Please mail your completed application to:

The Timothy G. Gregory Memorial Scholarship

200 First Street

Findlay, OH 45840

To be eligible, applications must be postmarked no later than April 6, 2018.

Contact Information
Applicant Name:
First / M.I. / Last
Home Address:
Street
City / State / ZIP
Telephone Number:
Email Address:
School Information
School Name:
Telephone Number:
Name of Guidance Counselor:
Current Cumulative GPA:
Verification
By signing below, I certify that all of that all of the information represented in this scholarship application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Signature:
Date:
Athletics
Please list all athletic teams or organizations in which you have participated while in high school. Also, please indicate which year(s) you have participated in each activity (9, 10, 11, 12).
Organization / Activity / Year(s)
Academics
Please list all academic organizations or other extracurricular activities in which you have participated while in high school. Also, please indicate which year(s) you have participated in each activity (9, 10, 11, 12).
Organization / Activity / Year(s)
Short Essay
Please answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper and attach it to your application. Responses should be typed, single-spaced, and no longer than half a page per question.
  1. Using a specific example, describe an obstacle you’ve encountered or a life experience you’ve had that helped you become the person you are today. What did you learn from this experience, and why was it significantto you? How did it affect your values?
  1. Please describe your plans for the future. What college or technical school do you plan to attend and what do you plan to study? What sort of career do you envision yourself having? How would receiving this scholarship help you achieve your goals?