The Terri L. Copeland Memorial Buckeye Business Scholarship was created in 2015 as a tribute to the life of Terri Copeland.
Preference is given to well-rounded students from Delaware County who demonstrate a balance among commitments to school, work, extra-curricular activities, and spending time with family and friends. The scholarship considers students attending any college, but may show some preference to students planning to attend The Ohio State University to study business, Terri’s Alma Mater and a place that was always very close at heart.
REQUIREMENTS:
* Must have GPA of at least 3.0 of higher on a 4-point scale or its equivalent;
* Must be enrolling full-time in an accredited university or college, preferably The Ohio State University;
* Preference give to students pursuing an education in Business;
* Consideration is given to applicant’s financial need.
*NOTE: This scholarship may be renewed for undergraduate work if: (1) student maintains GPA of at least 3.0 and (2) reapplies annually
Terri was a 1980 graduate of The Ohio State University and was a 30-year resident of Delaware County. As an entrepreneur, she started and grew a successful accounting firm from her home and later opened offices in Delaware County: The TLC Group.
Terri lived her life to the fullest (FUN was serious!) while being highly committed to her family, friends, church and business. She was deeply devoted to a personal level of service to her clients and made a lasting impact on everyone she met through her fun-loving outlook on life. Terri loved spending time with her many friends, family, never missed a Buckeye tailgate or the opportunity to return a hearty “I-O” to an “O-H.”
Terri’s family is honored to be able to continue her legacy by awarding this scholarship to a student from Delaware County annually.
This scholarship is in remembrance of Andrew Chang. He had a passion for school (especially math) and swimming. He was always giving 110%. All in, all the time.
The scholarship is designated for graduating seniors who have participated in swimming and/or diving, preferably through Gahanna Lincoln High School or the YMCA Gahanna Gators.
REQUIREMENTS
* Graduating senior who has participated in an aquatics program;
* Must have GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4-point scale or its equivalent;
* Must be enrolling full-time in an accredited university or college;
* Consideration is given to applicant’s financial need.
Please note: Scholarship can be renewable for the student’s undergraduate work.
This scholarship was founded and created by Steve and Marjan Cuckler in memory of Pari Joon Razi, Marjan’s grandmother. She lived a philanthropic and altruistic life, even through the greatest adversity of escaping her country as a political refugee. Despite leaving everything behind for life and freedom, she continued to live out the rest of her life putting others first and helping those in need. This scholarship was established to honor her and her selfless acts, and to continue her legacy for many generations to come.
This scholarship will provide post-secondary support to a Delaware County graduating senior who is choosing an area of study focused on helping others, such as a degree in nursing, social work, counseling or education.
REQUIREMENTS
* Must be enrolling full-time in an accredited university or college;
* Must have GPA of at least 3.0 or higher on a 4-point scale or its equivalent;
* Consideration is given to applicant’s financial need;
* Preference to students who plan to pursue Nursing, Counseling, Social Work, or Education.
This scholarship fund honors Gavin Schlotterbeck, whose life was tragically lost at age 17. Gavin was smart, funny, adventurous and generous, and he was rarely seen without a smile on his face. He was loved by many, and is missed dearly. Gavin loved to play ice hockey and was a member of the Olentangy Liberty JV hockey team. For five summers, he was a teen Zoo Aide volunteer at the Columbus Zoo, a place he loved, and he planned to become a veterinarian. An avid reader and people person, he also enjoyed volunteering at the Delaware County Library and the Common Ground Free Store. To honor his kind and caring spirit, we will present a scholarship to each a hockey player and a Zoo Aide. We will be looking for more than a good athlete or good grades. While those things are wonderful achievements, we want to recognize someone who possesses Gavin’s spirit of generosity and participation in their community. A genuine thoughtful and kind person is a treasure to the world.
To honor Gavin and his passion for animals, this scholarship is designated for graduating seniors who have participated in the Zoo Aide program.
REQUIREMENTS
* Graduating senior who has participated Columbus Zoo Aide Program
* Must be enrolling full-time in an accredited institution for a 4-year degree, 2-year degree or certificate program
* Preference will be given to science majors
This scholarship fund honors Gavin Schlotterbeck, whose life was tragically lost at age 17. Gavin was smart, funny, adventurous and generous, and he was rarely seen without a smile on his face. He was loved by many, and is missed dearly. Gavin loved to play ice hockey and was a member of the Olentangy Liberty JV hockey team. For five summers, he was a teen ZooAide volunteer at the Columbus Zoo, a place he loved, and he planned to become a veterinarian. An avid reader and people person, he also enjoyed volunteering at the Delaware County Library and the Common Ground Free Store. To honor his kind and caring spirit, we will present a scholarship to each a hockey player and a ZooAide. We will be looking for more than a good athlete or good grades. While those things are wonderful achievements, we want to recognize someone who possesses Gavin’s spirit of generosity and participation in their community. A genuine thoughtful and kind person is a treasure to the world.
To honor Gavin and his passion for hockey, this scholarship is designated for graduating seniors who have participated in youth and/or high school hockey programs.
REQUIREMENTS
* Graduating senior who has participated in hockey program
* Preference will be given to an Olentangy Liberty High School student
* Must be enrolling full-time in an accredited institution for a 4-year degree, 2-year degree or certificate program
* Must have verifiable community service activities
