FAQ

What if I’d like to make a donation?
Donations can be made by sending a check to:
Crawford College Connection
PO Box 1071
Bucyrus, OH 44820
or call 419-563-4909 for more information
Contributions to Crawford College Connection are tax deductible.

Can I plan ahead to complete the Crawford College Connection Grant?
You can and should plan ahead to complete the application. It would be advisable to complete the essay ahead of time using a word processing tool in order to check the word count and to use spell check. The list below will help you gather the information you will need in order to complete the application.

  • Email account that is different that school email (so you will have access after graduation)
  • Class Rank
  • GPA
  • ACT Score
  • Guidance Counselor email address
  • List up to 5 activities related to your career goal in which you have participated. Include school activities, coursework, employment, volunteer work, etc., that demonstrate steps you are taking to reach your career goal
  • List up to 4 other activities, accomplishments, or awards that would make you a good candidate for this award
  • Screenshot of Estimated Student Aid Index (SAI) shown on your FAFSA report
  • Are there special circumstances not reflected in the FAFSA that make you need more money for college? If so, please explain. (Special circumstances include things like unusual medical expenses, loss of a job, etc.)
  • Range of parent’s income
  • Work History
  • 1st and 2nd college choice and approximate cost associated with each
  • Write an essay of  no more than 300 words on one of the following topics: 1. Write about your greatest achievement.  What actions or qualities made this achievement possible? 2. Write about an obstacle that you had to overcome. What actions or qualities enabled you to overcome it?
  • 2 recommendations and their email addresses (one from a teacher and one from someone in the community who knows you well) 
  • Transcript through 7 semesters (as a file you can upload)

Will I need my transcript to complete the application?
Every scholarship and grant application (except the Ramey Memorial Grant) requires the student to upload an electronic version of their transcript through 7 semesters before the application will be considered complete.

What are the essay prompts for each of the scholarships available for Wynford students?
You can open any application and check to make sure you understand what will be required for completion. It is advised to use a word processing tool to complete any essays so that they have the correct word count and are checked for spelling or grammar errors.

What are the goals of Crawford College Connection?
Crawford College Connection is committed to:

  • Providing financial aid advising, assisting students in locating scholarships and creating an endowment to award organization-sponsored grants. so that no academically qualified student is denied an opportunity for higher education due to lack of information or funding.
  • Promoting the value of education and encouraging all individuals to meet their highest potential, improve their quality of life and be self-sufficient.
  • Motivating students to stay in school, to plan for the future and to carefully consider all post-secondary opportunities.
  • Providing opportunities for leadership and career planning and developing role models for achievement.

Do I have to interview to get a scholarship?
Yes, some of the awards require you to have a brief interview with some of the board members.

How do I know if I win an award?
All awards (except the Ramey Vocational Grants for adults) will be given at your school’s academic awards night. 

Are there any requirements for receiving my award?
You need to earn a 2.0 GPA and enroll for the 2nd semester of school. We also ask that you participate in our pen pal program to help students in elementary school get an understanding of college. It is a very small time commitment and means a lot to the students.  If at all possible, attend the reunion at your high school the next year during your holiday break.

How and when do I get the scholarship money?
At the end of your first term in school, send a copy (screenshots are preferred) of your grades and a copy of your schedule for the second term to the email address listed below. You need to be passing with a 2.0 GPA and show that you are returning to school for the next term. Make sure to include your address, email address and phone number (in case we need to reach you).
Crawford College Connection
grove.missi@gmail.com

When we receive that information, we will have a check issued to you directly.  The money is to be used for educational expenses such as books, tuition, fees, etc.

What is a “college access” program?
Local college access programs are being formed to address the education deficit in Ohio and increase the number of students in our communities who pursue education beyond high school. These programs help students to overcome obstacles along the path to post-secondary education. An education beyond high school was once considered a luxury but is now necessary both for individuals and communities to experience the benefits of an educated workforce to improve quality of life and impact economic growth. Some of the basic services that an access program may include are:

  • financial aid counseling
  • need-based scholarships
  • college resource centers
  • student and parental one-on-one advising
  • early awareness activities during the elementary, middle school and early high school years

How is the organization funded?
In May 2001, we applied for and received a start-up grant from KnowledgeWorks Foundation, which would allow us to plan and implement programs at all grade levels during the 2001/2002 academic year. We have continued to grow the funds through various activities and generous donations.

Since this organization’s services are provided free of charge, we will base our operating budget on grants (public and private) and collaborative support from existing organizations. Plans are being developed to start fundraising to create an endowment that would eventually fund the budget for scholarship grants.

What are the criteria for the awards?
The intent is to provide grants for students who demonstrate both merit and need. These grants would “close the gap” between the family contribution and the college’s financial aid package or reduce the package’s loan component. Although we value academic excellence, the intent of this aid would be to give a helping hand to those students for whom the extra financial assistance will mean the most. Grant recipients agree to provide at least four hours of service to the organization by returning to their home schools to talk to other students about college.