John “Jack” Holden was a maintenance/grounds/custodial employee for many years at Delphos St. John’s. The admirable qualities he demonstrated include having an incredible work ethic, cheering on the Blue Jays, and volunteering his time and talents to the church, all while raising 8 children with his loving wife, Patricia “Pat” Schmidt Holden. This scholarship was established in 2021 by his children in his honor.
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA - The scholarship will be awarded to at least one high school student to be used for tuition at Delphos St. John’s during the upcoming school year. The scholarship amount will range from $600 - $1,200 and is dependent upon the value of the trust at the end of the calendar year. This scholarship is not financial assistance based; participants of the Ohio Department of Education’s Ed Choice program and similar programs are not eligible for this scholarship.
ELIGIBILITY - To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must: 1) be entering grades 9-12 at Delphos St. John’s High School, 2) have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0, 3) be involved in school and/or church activities, 4) complete the application form, and 5) not be related to any of the trustees. RECIPIENT(S) will be selected by the trustees based on the applications received by the deadline. The scholarship amount will be credited to the balance owed on the recipient’s tuition account.
The application deadline is June 1st of each year.