PCCS : Joan Strautz Memorial Scholarship -- Due 4-15-22

Press release from Plymouth-Canton Community Schools:

01/31/2022 8:16 PM

The following information was supplied by the scholarship grantor: 

Joan Strautz Memorial Scholarship Application 

In 2008, the children of Joan Strautz created this memorial scholarship in her honor. She was a  60+year resident of the Plymouth community and a graduate of Plymouth High School. She was  a popular and active student serving as “School Mayor” for the Class of 1947. All of her children  attended and graduated from the Plymouth-Canton School District. Her son-in-law and his  daughter now teach in the District. Even though she traveled extensively after retirement, she  always considered Plymouth her home. It is for that reason the family would like to award this  scholarship to a deserving student(s) in the district who is pursuing a career in education. This  scholarship of $1,000 will be provided to a graduating senior(s). 

Application Requirements 

● Must be a graduating senior who is a resident of the Plymouth-Canton School District ● Must have a 2.5 cumulative grade point average 

● Must use scholarship funds for post-secondary education 

● Must submit an application accompanied with 

○ Your high school transcript 

○ Proof of acceptance to college/university/technical school (award check will not be distributed without proof of acceptance sent to EEF office) 

○ Two letters of recommendation 

■ one from a teacher or counselor  

■ one from an employer, pastor, mentor or neighbor but not a relative  

● Must mail or hand deliver the completed application and supporting documentation to: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools-EEF, Attention: Strautz Scholarship Committee, 454 S. Harvey Street, Plymouth, MI. 48170. 

Application Deadline: April 15, 2022 

Return to:  

Educational Excellence Foundation 

454 S. Harvey Street 

Plymouth, MI 48170 

Joan Strautz Memorial Scholarship Application 

The following information was supplied by the scholarship grantor: 

Joan Strautz Memorial Scholarship Application 

In 2008, the children of Joan Strautz created this memorial scholarship in her honor. She was a  60+year resident of the Plymouth community and a graduate of Plymouth High School. She was  a popular and active student serving as “School Mayor” for the Class of 1947. All of her children  attended and graduated from the Plymouth-Canton School District. Her son-in-law and his  daughter now teach in the District. Even though she traveled extensively after retirement, she  always considered Plymouth her home. It is for that reason the family would like to award this  scholarship to a deserving student(s) in the district who is pursuing a career in education. This  scholarship of $1,000 will be provided to a graduating senior(s). 

Application Requirements 

● Must be a graduating senior who is a resident of the Plymouth-Canton School District ● Must have a 2.5 cumulative grade point average 

● Must use scholarship funds for post-secondary education 

● Must submit an application accompanied with 

○ Your high school transcript 

○ Proof of acceptance to college/university/technical school (award check will not be distributed without proof of acceptance sent to EEF office) 

○ Two letters of recommendation 

■ one from a teacher or counselor  

■ one from an employer, pastor, mentor or neighbor but not a relative  

● Must mail or hand deliver the completed application and supporting documentation to: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools-EEF, Attention: Strautz Scholarship Committee, 454 S. Harvey Street, Plymouth, MI. 48170. 

Application Deadline: April 15, 2022 

Return to:  

Educational Excellence Foundation 

454 S. Harvey Street 

Plymouth, MI 48170 

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