Dutilh Scholarships

One Application. Five endowments.

HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS: This application form is standard for all our scholarships. Please complete and submit it via email attachment to Heather Shoffstall by May 15, 2024.

Shaw Scholarship

John and Libby Shaw, to honor the memories of John’s parents, John and Betty Shaw, created the Betty C. Shaw Educational Scholarship Fund.  Betty Shaw carried her convictions regarding the needs of family and education second only to her faith in God.

Applicants must:

  • Be a current graduating senior

  • Have been a member of Dutilh for at least one year

  • Plan to attend any accredited vocational school, trade school, college, or university

  • Complete the Scholarship Application

ANDERSON SCHOLARSHIP

Mary Anderson Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by Carl and Linnea Strutz to honor Linneas’s mother.  Mary was a school teacher and Sunday School teacher dedicated to helping those in their quest for higher education.

Applicants must:

  • Be a member of Dutilh Church

  • Be accepted for enrollment or attending a university, college, community college, vocational or technical school and consideration will be given for academic achievement, school and/or community service, extracurricular activities and character.

  • Preferably, be a graduate of Mars Area School District.

  • Complete the Scholarship Application

POLNISCH SCHOLARSHIP

Paula and Bill Shepherd established the Richard J. Polnisch Memorial Scholarship Fund in late 2002 in memory of Paula’s father, Richard J. Polnisch.  Paula stated about her father, “My Dad was a man of strong Christian faith and deep trust.  He believed in tithing and self-giving.  In his generosity he wanted us to set aside a portion of his life to reach others with Christ’s love.”

Applicants must:

  • Be a full-time student

  • Be a member of Dutilh for at least one year

  • Plan to pursue post-high school education at an accredited Christian college, university, professional school, or seminary, or be preparing for a career in Christian service or hospice care

  • Complete the Scholarship Application

ALEXANDER SCHOLARSHIP

Janis Alexander’s family created the Alexander Family Scholarship to honor her memory. Her husband, Jim, and sons, Matt and Scott, are humbled to offer the scholarship as an instrument to aid anyone pursuing higher education. Because Janis Alexander had great respect for healthcare professionals, preference will be given to anyone seeking education in the medical field.

Applicants must:

  • Be a member of Dutilh for at least one year

  • Plan to pursue post-high school education and preferential consideration will be given to candidates studying in a medical field.

  • Complete the Scholarship Application

CLARK EDWARDS SCHOLARSHIP

Clark Edwards was a man who dedicated his life to teaching, both spiritually and conventionally, and used technology to tie the two together. Clark Edwards was responsible for Dutilh Church being the first in the area to use multimedia presentations during Sunday worship.   

Applicants must:

  • Be a graduating high school senior

  • Be attending a college or university in the fall

  • Complete the Scholarship Application