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Michael Cleary Memorial Scholarship Program

This scholarship was started in memory of Michael Cleary, who was killed in an auto accident in January 2000. At the time, Mike was a freshman at East Central High School. He liked being with his friends, football, hiking, camping, tearing things apart, and rebuilding them, but his greatest passion was snow skiing. Mike had a good heart and was always willing to help where there was a need.
 
Amount of Scholarship: One $500 scholarship.
 

Eligibility Criteria:

  1. Must be a current senior at East Central High School; and
  2. Must be planning to attend college in the Fall of 2008 as a full-time student pursuing a 2-year or 4-year degree at an accredited institution.
 

Evaluation Process:

  1. Application must include a copy of your high school transcript to date, including attendance records, to be provided by the Guidance Department;
  2. Complete one-page essay describing your future plans and goals;
  3. Submit application and essay to the Dearborn Community Foundation office no later than 4:00 pm January 14th, 2008;
  4. Staff will review your application to check for eligibility, completeness, and professionalism; and
  5. Applications will be evaluated by a schiolarship committee for scoring and selection recommendations.
 
 
All questions relating to available scholarship/educational grant opportunities should be directed to Jerri Worthington, DCF Program Director.
Dearborn Community Foundation
204 Short Street
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812)539-4115 phone
dcfgrants@comcast.net