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2. Dr. John Bender

   Dr. John Bender was an outstanding member of the Canal Winchester community. He served as a City Council member for 17 years, chairing many committees during his time. For his efforts in dedicating his life to mentoring, guiding and teaching students, this scholarship is donated in his name.

   Click here for a PDF application.

4. Award
   The award will be presented to two winners upon successful completion of their first quarter/semester with a minimum 2.5 GPA. These $1,000 awards will be sent to the bursar at the College/University in the student’s name.
6. Eligibility

   To be eligible:

   1. The applicant must reside within the Canal Winchester city limits.

   2. The applicant must be a graduating senior from high school and planning to enter into their first year of post secondary education in the summer/fall of their graduating year.

   3. The applicant must have at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average.

   4. The applicant must submit a certified cumulative high school transcript.

   5. The applicant must submit three letters of recommendation. (One should be familiar with your academic ability, one with your community service activities, and one with your leadership ability.)

   6. The applicant must submit a two page typed written paper on the following topic: How will you use your college education to make your community a better place to live?

   7. The completed application must be submitted to the Canal Winchester Clerk of Council (complete online, send by mail, or drop in the drop box outside City Hall, 45 E. Waterloo Street) by March 31, 2023.

8. Applicant Information
10. First Name*
11. Last Name*
13. Address*
15. City/State/Zip*
17. Phone Number
19. Email Address*
21. Parent/Guardian Name*
23. I have:*

    1. applied to a post secondary program

    1. been accepted to a post secondary program
25. Name of College or University:*
26. Intended Major:
28. List scholarships or grants you have been awarded:
    (separate by comma or semi-colon)
30. List school or extra curricular activities:
    (separate by comma or semi-colon)
32. List community-based service activities:
    (separate by comma or semi-colon)
34. List academic honors:
    (separate by comma or semi-colon)
36. List leadership positions:
    (separate by comma or semi-colon)
38. Please upload your 3 letters of recommendation.
    One should be familiar with your academic ability, one with your community service activities, and one with your leadership ability.
40. Letter 1*
41. Letter 2*
42. Letter 3*
44. Please attach your two page paper.*
    "How will you use your college education to make your community a better place to live?"
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46. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
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48. Submit

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