The ORPA - Donna J. Deal Memorial Scholarship

The Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association is proud to announce the creation of two scholarships for junior members. The scholarships are named for a longtime Junior Club coach from the Erie County Conservation Club and ORPA trustee. Each scholarship recipient will be awarded $500 in order to help fund enrollment in a trade school, community college, or 2 or 4 year educational program.

Interested students should be an ORPA individual member and competitor for at least the last two years. They will need to furnish three letters of recommendation, including one from their coach or instructor. Each student will also supply a high school transcript in order to show a Grade Point Average of at least 3.0 during their junior and senior years. Applicants should provide a one or two page typed statement describing their post-high school goals. This statement can also include detail of the students' other activities, including school extracurriculars, work experience, and community and church service.

An application is available at ORPA's website (www.orpa.net) or by sending a request to the individual below.

Please note that scholarship winners do not need to compete on a collegiate team. ORPA is interested in rewarding junior members who share an appreciation for the shooting sports and can positively represent the organization.

Applicants must submit the above information to the Scholarship Committee by July 15, 2006.. You may also contact the Scholarship Committee at any time if you have any questions.

Donna J. Deal Memorial Scholarship Fund
c/o James Scofield
PO Box 333
Pickerington, OH 43147
(614) 323-8299
ScofieldCPA@aol.com