Requirements: North Montgomery student, majoring in math, technology, engineering, or education
Description:
The Sheri Switzer Memorial Scholarship was established in 2017 in memory and in honor of Mrs. Sheri Switzer, who tragically lost her life in an auto accident. Sheri had a love of God, a positive outlook on life, and loved her family and friends with all her heart.
Those who knew Sheri recognized her passion and love for her students immediately. Sheri taught math at Northridge Middle School for 10 years. While this was her chosen subject, she brought much more than that to her students. Sheri was their cheerleader and friend who provided lessons about the environment, gardening, and most importantly, being kind. Her Pi Day celebration, held annually on March 14th, was a favorite for many students.
To honor Sheri's memory and her commitment to education, this scholarship is awarded to North Montgomery High School graduates pursuing a degree in math, technology, engineering, or education. The Sheri Switzer Memorial Scholarship is for one year only and not renewable. This award is for tuition purposes only.
Criteria:
- Be a graduate in good standing of North Montgomery High School, Montgomery County, Indiana by the end of June of the year in which the application is filed
- Be a resident of Montgomery County, Indiana, and have lived in Montgomery County, Indiana for the previous five school years.
- Be pursuing a degree in math, technology, engineering, or education
- Community, school, and volunteer activities will be taken into consideration
- Must exhibit integrity, moral character and a positive attitude
- Be accepted into and attend an accredited four-year public or private college or university
- Must have a 3.0 grade point average or better on a 4.0 scale
- Must have completed a minimum of seven (7) semesters or ten (10) trimesters by the application deadline
- 21st Century Scholars and students with full-ride scholarship awards are not eligible to apply for this scholarship
Requirements:
- Complete the online MCCF Standard Scholarship application. Check here for updated scholarship application due date and information.
- In addition to the standard essay questions, be prepared to answer the following essay questions (200 word maximum): "What does math mean to you and your future?"