SCHOLARSHIPS
Sharon and Kristine Dunham Scholarship
The Sharon and Kristine Dunham Scholarship is meant to assist a non-traditional student who is seeking an undergraduate or graduate degree in any area of study. Ideally the applicant has connections to The Society either through work, family or community involvement.
The Dunham siblings created the scholarship as a tribute to Kristine’s passion for higher education, and Sharon’s ability to teach others to be sensitive toward individuals with an intellectual disability.
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and meet one of the criteria for a non-traditional student.
A non-traditional student is one who:
— Delays enrollment in post-secondary education
— Attends part-time for at least part of the academic year
— Works full-time (35 hours or more per week) while enrolled
—Is considered financially independent for purposes determining eligibility for financial aid
—Has dependents other than spouse.
—Is a single parent (either not married or married but separated and has dependents)
—Does not have a high school diploma (completed high school with GED or other high school completion certificate)
Award
The Society scholarship committee awards one, $1,000 scholarship each year. The scholarship committee is comprised of The Society volunteers and board members. The scholarship is presented at The Society Annual Meeting in May.
Contact Laney Schoonover at:
EMAIL: Lschoonover@shc-medina.org
PHONE: 330-722-1900 Ext. 196 for an application.
Application deadline is Friday March 28, 2025 by 4:00 pm
H.o.P.E.
Helping. others. Pursue. excellence.
Scholarship
The H.O.P.E. Scholarship was established to assist those at any stage in life seeking a higher education in a disability-related field.
This scholarship was created to help promote The Society Mission, as well as life-long advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants will be judged on volunteer experience, essay content and quality (spelling/grammar) and letter of reference.
Award
The H.O.P.E. Scholarship Committee awards up to two scholarships each year. The scholarships for 2024 will be in the amount of $1,000. The Scholar-ship committee is comprised of The Society volunteers and board members. The Scholarship is presented at The Society Annual Meeting in May.