CLEVELAND COATINGS SOCIETY
Education Scholarship Guidelines
Potential Award Amounts:
Awards are dispersed based on the funds available as a result of multiple fundraisers held during the previous year. The amount dispersed varies per year and no amount is guaranteed.
- 4 Year Scholarship—High School Senior accepted to college
Annual amount of $1000 per year awarded for 4 years
- 1 Year Scholarship---Continuing Education
Amount varies based on funds available, and is usually limited to $1000 per year.
4 Year Scholarship Eligibility:
- Child of an active CCS member.
- Applicant must be a senior in high school planning to attend an institution of higher learning during the ensuing fall term.
- Preference given to those students majoring in a science.
Year Continuing Education Scholarship Eligibility:
- CCS members or children of CCS member.
- All applicants must be planning to attend an institution of higher learning during the ensuing fall term.
- Preference given to those students majoring in science.
- Continuing Education applicants cannot be a current CCS 4 Year Scholarship winner.
- Award winners may apply yearly, up to a maximum of 4 yearly awards.
4 Year Scholarship Application Requirements: (See the application for complete details.)
- Applications submitted must be completed with all requirements.
- The application can be typed, hand written, or prepared in MS word.
- High School transcripts including: Accumulative grade point average and class standing
- ACT or SAT Scores
- Letter of recommendation from any of the recommended sources listed on the application.
- Essay consisting of 200-500 words. Subject matter may include any of the recommended topics.
1 Year Continuing Education Application Requirements: (See the application for complete details.)
- Applications submitted must be completed with all requirements.
- The application can be typed, hand written, or prepared in MS word.
- School transcript if currently enrolled in school.
- Letter stating your goals and the field of study the funds will be used for.
All applications will be judged in several categories, in comparison with other applications, by the Board of Directors of the Cleveland Coatings Society. All decisions are final.
Yearly Continuation of the 4 Year Scholarship:
- Continuity of award depends on the financial stability of the Society. The CCS reserves the right to decrease or withdraw Scholarship monies due to insufficient funds.
- Four Year Scholarship recipients must annually submit proof of GPA (3.0 minimum) and major to continue receiving the scholarship award in sophomore, junior and senior years.
- Parent or student must be CCS member.
Yearly Payment Request Process:
- Submit the request prior to the tuition due date. Penalties due to late submissions are not the responsibility of CCS.
- Include a complete transcript showing a 3.0 grade point average.
- Provide a copy of the tuition bill that includes the required information including the bursars address and the student account number.
- Students who are required to complete internships or other justified reasons may spread the 4 yearly payments over 5 years.
Send all payment requests and questions via email to Barbara Varone varone@kowa.com
Scholarship/Continuing Education Application
Application deadline is March 23, 2026
All applications will be judged in several categories, in comparison with other applications, by the Board of Directors of the Cleveland Coatings Society, and all decisions are final.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION:
___4 Year High School Senior
___1 Year Continuing Education (CCS Members or Members children)
Personal Information:
| Applicants Name:
Complete Address: Phone: Email Address: Age: Name of Parent or Student (CCS Member): Name of Company where CCS Parent is Employed (if applicable): Member Student or Parents email address:
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Work Experience/Internships (if none, so indicate):
| Name of Company: Type of work:
Dates of employment: Reason for leaving: |
| Name of Company: Type of work:
Dates of employment: Reason for leaving:
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| Name of Company: Type of work:
Dates of employment: Reason for leaving:
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Academic:
| Name of Current High Scholl/College Enrolled:
Complete School Address: Year Graduating/Graduated: Guidance Counselor: Phone: Intended College Major: Name & Location of College/University which you plan to attend:
Starting Date: |
List Math & Science classes completed: (include levels i.e. Advanced Placement, etc. & attach extra sheets if necessary)
List Awards/Special Recognition:
List Activities (School & Community):
Paper & Test Scores:
SAT or ACT Test scores (4 Yr Scholarship only)
Copy of school transcript
Accumulative Grade Point Average (through last semester):___________
Class Standing (check one) Upper 1/3______ Middle 1/3______ Lower 1/3_______
4 Year Applicant Requirements (Not required for Continuing Education application)
- Letters of Recommendation:
- Minimum 1 letter from any of the following sources:
- Education (teacher, counselor or administrator)
- Business (supervisor)
- Personal (friend or relative)
- Athletic coach or supervisor
- Essay consisting of 200-500 words (attach separate sheet):
- Subject matter may include topics such as:
- How would you choose/or why have you chosen your career?
- What do you hope to do with your degree?
- What are other life goals outside of your education?
- Describe different paint systems used in the coating industry, give the pros and cons of each system and explain where used in the industry (cite references, if applicable)
- Topic of your choice
1 Year Continuing Education Requirements (Not required for 4 Year Scholarship applications)
- Letter stating your goals and the field of study the funds will be used for.
- Copy of school transcript when currently attending school.
I hereby certify that all statements on this application are true:
Student Signature______________________ Date_______________
Parents Signature_______________________ Date_______________
Complete this application, either typed or handwritten, include your current transcript and ACT/SAT scores, 200-500 word essay, letter of recommendation, and all other additional documentation. Only need parents signature and information if applicable.
Scan and email all documents to Barbara Varone: varone@kowa.com
Additional contact information can be found at https://clevelandcoatingssociety.org/scholarships/
More information to be uploaded by December 5th
