Scholarships availabale

• DeJohn Funeral Homes & Crematory announces it is now accepting applications for the 2018 Ross Sr. & Carmella DeJohn Memorial Scholarship. It should also be noted that the scholarship has increased from $500 each student to $750 each student for his or her college tuition or books. “With the loss of Ross Sr. and Carmella last year, we wanted to honor their memory by expanding our scholarship program. We know there are many talented young men and women in our community that deserve recognition. Because we want to give back more ways, we are also increased the scholarships awarded to seven students this year instead of five,” said Ross DeJohn Jr., Chief Executive Officer for DeJohn Funeral Homes. Students that demonstrate the ideals of passion, respect and organization will be eligible for the Ross Sr. & Carmella DeJohn Memorial Scholarship. Students these that qualities demonstrate as they achieve their higher education will become our future community leaders. Scholarship applications will be accepted online at DeJohnCares.com/scholarship. Students may apply for the Ross Sr. & Carmella DeJohn Memorial Scholarship by downloading and completing the online application DeJohnCares. com/scholarship and submitting it by email or in person at the Willoughby Hills funeral home by March 15, 2018. • The Americans of Italian Heritage Charities, Inc. will offer four scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each this year.

Students must be residents of Lake, Geauga, Cuyahoga and Ashtabula counties, have at least one parent of Italian descent and the student applicant must be either graduating high school or be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student. The selection committee is seeking to award well-rounded students who can demonstrate their dedication and commitment to continuing their education and who are in financial need. A copy of the application can be found at www.aihclub.com.Applications must be mailed to Americans of Italian Heritage Charities, ATTN: Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 732 Mentor, OH 44061 and should be received no later than May 18, 2018. • The Lake County Gamma Iota Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is pleased to announce the availability of a $2,500 scholarship to assist with college costs for qualified future female educators. The scholarship award is comprised of The Mary B. Cole memorial award, valued at $2,00, and the DKG-Gamma Iota Chapter merit award, valued at $500. Delta Kappa Gamma Society International promotes professional and personal growth of women educators and excellence in education. The Lake County chapter supports this mission by offering this scholarship to a female college student who meets the following criteria: •Is currently registered as a college sophomore or junior •Is enrolled in and excels in a college Teacher Education Program. • Has a home residence located in the Ohio cities of Mentor, Eastlake, Kirtland, Timberlake, Wickliffe, Willoughby, Willoughby Hills, or Willowick. An application may be requested by email at dkgscholarship@gmail.com. Questions may also be sent to that e-mail address. Deadline for applying is March 24, 2018. All applicants will be notified of the committee selection by March 31, 2018.