PCCS : Douglas Preston McKelvey Memorial Scholarship -- Due 7-22-22

Press release from Plymouth-Canton Community Schools:

01/31/2022 8:03 PM

The following information was supplied by the scholarship grantor: 

Douglas Preston McKelvey Memorial Scholarship 

This scholarship has been established in the name of Douglas Preston McKelvey. Doug  was a 2006 graduate of Plymouth-Canton High School where he was an active participant  in the Plymouth-Canton Marching Band. Doug played the trumpet and thoroughly  enjoyed participating in competitions including four trips to the State and Grand National  Championships. Doug made many friends through the marching band. He also obtained  his first job out of college as a result of his connections with people through PCMB. In  addition to music, Doug learned discipline, leadership skills, how to work hard, as well as  share his many talents with others. Doug died in 2016 at the age of 27. We would like to  honor Doug’s memory by helping others in the Plymouth Canton Marching Band gain a  similar life changing experience! 

Purpose 

To provide financial assistance to a P-CCS Marching Band student of which the  participation fee imposes a financial hardship on their family. 

Amount to be awarded 

$1000 (non-renewable) will be awarded to one student.  

Criteria 

● High school Student at P-CCS 

● Active member of the P-CCS Marching Band 

● Financial assistance is needed to off-set the cost of the participation fee 

Application Requirements 

● Completed application form (see attached) 

● Short Essay (500 words maximum) on what role participating in the P-CCS Marching Band plays in your life or the reason you wish to join the band, and the lessons learned from those experiences. Please include a short description on why financial assistance is needed.  

Deadline: July 22, 2022 

Return to: Educational Excellence Foundation 

Attn: Douglas P. McKelvey Memorial Scholarship  

454 South Harvey Street 

Plymouth, MI 48170

Douglas P. McKelvey Memorial Scholarship Application

The following information was supplied by the scholarship grantor: 

Douglas Preston McKelvey Memorial Scholarship 

This scholarship has been established in the name of Douglas Preston McKelvey. Doug  was a 2006 graduate of Plymouth-Canton High School where he was an active participant  in the Plymouth-Canton Marching Band. Doug played the trumpet and thoroughly  enjoyed participating in competitions including four trips to the State and Grand National  Championships. Doug made many friends through the marching band. He also obtained  his first job out of college as a result of his connections with people through PCMB. In  addition to music, Doug learned discipline, leadership skills, how to work hard, as well as  share his many talents with others. Doug died in 2016 at the age of 27. We would like to  honor Doug’s memory by helping others in the Plymouth Canton Marching Band gain a  similar life changing experience! 

Purpose 

To provide financial assistance to a P-CCS Marching Band student of which the  participation fee imposes a financial hardship on their family. 

Amount to be awarded 

$1000 (non-renewable) will be awarded to one student.  

Criteria 

● High school Student at P-CCS 

● Active member of the P-CCS Marching Band 

● Financial assistance is needed to off-set the cost of the participation fee 

Application Requirements 

● Completed application form (see attached) 

● Short Essay (500 words maximum) on what role participating in the P-CCS Marching Band plays in your life or the reason you wish to join the band, and the lessons learned from those experiences. Please include a short description on why financial assistance is needed.  

Deadline: July 22, 2022 

Return to: Educational Excellence Foundation 

Attn: Douglas P. McKelvey Memorial Scholarship  

454 South Harvey Street 

Plymouth, MI 48170

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