2025 Norwalk Area United Fund

Scholarship Application

The Norwalk Area United Fund Scholarship: Four $500 Scholarships

This scholarship is for local Huron County High School 2025 Seniors entering a trade or Associates Program. We believe in the value of work and wish to support students in our service area. Four $500 recipients will be chosen from among all qualified applications received by the deadline of April 25, 2025.

Awards will be applied to the purchase of needed equipment, tools, or supplies to begin employment in their chosen trade. If a student enrolls in a training program, the award will go directly to that program. No cash award will be given directly to the student.

Steve Wasiniak Memorial Scholarship: - Two $500 Scholarship

This scholarship is intended for:

Current Huron County high school students accepted into a post-secondary technical/certificate program to include, but not limited to: Diesel Mechanics, Automotive, Construction trades, Welding,

Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Carpentry, Cosmetology, Nursing, etc.

Students currently attending a program described above.

Students entering the workforce after graduation: to help buy specific clothing, boots, or tools

(employment to be confirmed by Board members).

DEADLINE: April 25, 2025

Mail completed application to:	Norwalk Area United Fund,

2 E. Seminary St. Norwalk, Ohio 44857

Or Email to: director@norwalkareaunitedfund.org

ELIGIBILITY:

Students must meet the following criteria to be considered

Graduating Senior in 2025 Huron County Area High School Graduate or GED Recipient

Endorsement from high school counselor/teacher/or principal (enclose letter of recommendation)

Student Information:

Full Name: Address:Phone:Email:	Date of Birth:

Name of School currently attending:

Are you also currently attending EHOVE? Yes No

If yes, what is your course of study? Are you in need of further training before you can begin employment? Yes No

If yes, what training is needed and what are your plans for obtaining the training? Be specific.

Plans following graduation: Please complete each section as applicable Employment

Name of business hiring you upon graduation:	Contact Person:

Business Address:Business Phone:	Email:

When will you begin your employment with this business?

Additional Training/Education

School/program you will be attending:

Field of Study:

Please tell us why you would like to be selected for this scholarship:

Signature of Scholarship Applicant:	Date:

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Date Application Received:	Employment oﬀer verified: