Scholarships available from Jefferson Alumni
By Linda Stepp
The Jefferson Alumni, Blue Creek, Ohio will be awarding several scholarships on May 23, 2026. All scholarships are $1,000, and the following are to be awarded:
• Heinz Phipps Memorial Scholarship funded by his brother Corbett & Family;
• May Family Scholarship funded by Jeff in honor and in memory of his parents and siblings;
• Don & Flo Armstrong Memorial Scholarships funded by Ron Lykins and Armstrong Family;
• 2 Ron & Ruth Lykins Scholarships funded by Ron Lykins;
• Jefferson Alumni Scholarships funded by donations from JHS Alumni members;
• Dr. James & Suzanne Branham Scholarship funded by Ron Lykins;
• 3 David Brown Memorial Scholarships funded by his brothers Phil and Tom;
• James V. Hazelbaker Memorial Scholarship funded by his daughters Angela, Jaime & Rachael; and
• Charles Copas Family Scholarship funded by Charles & Linda Copas.
To be eligible, the applicant must be a direct descendant of a Jefferson High School graduate. (Direct descendant is a person in the straight bloodline for example child, grandchild, great-grandchild.) One submission is all that is necessary to be considered for the scholarships.
Applications MUST BE RECEIVED either by mail, email or scheduled hand-delivery by the last Friday in April (April 24, 2026). The applicant should include the following information:
1. A written narrative of 1 to 2 pages outlining personal plans, where he/she will attend college or technical/trade school, a summary of school activities, accomplishments, awards and community service and why the applicant needs the scholarship. Do Not Exceed 2 pages, summarize.
2. Include a head shot photo suitable for publication.
3. Include official high school transcript.
4. Include high school attendance record for grade 9 to the present and ACT or SAT score report, if not included on transcript.
5. List the name, address, and phone or email where applicant may be contacted and the names and contact information for your mother and father.
6. Include the name and year of graduation, if known, of the Jefferson High School graduate who you descend from.
Mail, email or arrange to hand-deliver the scholarship information so it is received no later than Friday, April 24, 2026 to:
Linda Stepp
13370 State Route 136
Winchester, Ohio 45697
lindajstepp@gmail.com
Members of the Armstrong family and/or Alumni Officers will review applications and may request a phone or personal interview of the applicants and will then select and notify the recipients. Scholarships will be awarded to the recipients in person at the Jefferson Alumni meeting which is scheduled on the afternoon of Saturday, May 23, 2026. NOTE: Applications must be received by April 24, 2026 by mail, email or scheduled hand-delivery to be considered.
Funding decisions will be final and based on the applicant’s written narrative, high school record, demonstrated need, and being a direct descendant of a Jefferson High School graduate.