YMCA PATTON SCHOLARSHIP
2024 Thomas J. Patton YMCA Scholarship
The Thomas J. Patton/YMCA Scholarship was established in 1989 by Robert (Fizz) Miller to honor Tom Patton for his 40 plus years of service to the people of Tuscarawas County through his work with the Tuscarawas County YMCA. The scholarship has been given each year since 1990 resulting in 146 awards being given to 92 individuals. The scholarship is awarded each year to area students who have been active at the Tuscarawas County YMCA through participation, involvment and leadership activities. Special consideration is given to those individuals who have provided volunteer leadership.
Traditionally, scholarships are awarded each year totaling approximately $10,000.
Selection is based on the following credentials:
1. YMCA volunteer leadership
2. YMCA staff leadership
3. Financial need
4. Participation in church, school, and community activites
5. Academic ability for next level of education
6. Work ethic to achieve goals
All scholarship finalists will meet with the Scholarship Committee for a personal
interview, usually in April or May.
The deadline to submit completed applications is March 31, 2023.
For more information, or if you have any questions regarding the scholarship,
please contact the YMCA at 330-364-5511.