Janice Louise Olach Scholarship
Janice Louise Olach was a beloved mother, aunt, grandmother and wife in the Charlevoix and Ellsworth communities of Michigan.
Jan was an incredible teacher, community activist, and volunteer who led an impactful life. She graduated from Charlevoix High School and Michigan State University with a degree in education. She was a director at the Bergman Center and later taught in Germany. Her greatest strength was how deeply she cared for others. She had a heart of gold which inspired the lives of everyone she touched.
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Janice Louise Olach by supporting students from her community who are pursuing higher education.
Any high school senior, trade school student, or four-year undergraduate student in Michigan who has at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship, but applicants from Charlevoix County and Antrim County are preferred.
To apply, tell us about a hardship or struggle you have faced, and how you overcame it. What impact did this hardship have on your life and what action have you taken to overcome it? How will you use this hardship or struggle to better your life and the lives of others?
Discuss a significant personal hardship or struggle you've faced, outlining specific challenges and how this impacted your life. Describe the steps and concrete actions or initiatives you took to overcome the challenge and enhance your life. How did this struggle change you as a person and what did you learn? Explore the lasting impact this hardship or struggle had on you and how you will use what you overcame to reach your future goals and impact others.
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The application deadline is Jul 20, 2024. Winners will be announced on Aug 20, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Aug 20, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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