Stephanie possessed a positive attitude, much courage and determination, and a loving, giving personality. Throughout it all, she had a bright, contagious smile and laugh, signs of her strong faith and energetic spirit. When she became unable to continue in competitive sports, Stephanie became involved in coaching youth league volleyball and basketball at St. Lorenz, experiencing the joy of sharing and helping young people. This experience, along with the exposure to many, many loving and caring doctors, teachers, family, and friends, made Stephanie's career goals clear. She wanted to give and share what she had learned with others, particularly the young. At the time of her unexpected death on January 22, 1992, Stephanie was excitedly pursuing a degree in special education at Michigan State University.
It is the hope of Stephanie's family and friends that this scholarship will benefit enthusiastic students with a zest for life in attaining their college goals and go on to help and to give to others.
Criteria for Selection
The recipient of the Stephanie Zeilinger Memorial Scholarship will be chosen based upon the following criteria:
1. Applicant must be a member of the current graduating class of Frankenmuth High School
2. Applicant must be planning to attend a college or university full time, and prior to distribution of the scholarship funds must be accepted and enrolled.
3. Applicant mush be a member of the National Honor Society, establishing academic excellence while taking courses generally regarded as college preparatory.
4. The individual selected for this scholarship must reflect the following characteristics for which Stephanie Zeilinger is remembered:
a. courage and determination in the face of adversity; a drive to excel
b. loving and caring toward family and friends; a desire to help others
c. enthusiastic, yet balanced, involvement in academics, social activities, and athletics (or other extracurricular activities)
d. well-liked and respected by peers and superiors Upon meeting the other qualifications, the Board of Governors will base their selection primarily on these characteristics
5. The scholarship will be awarded without regard to sex, race, religious, place of birth, or personal handicap.
NOTE: Also requires:
1. A separate statement, written by you, specifically describing how you think you display the following characteristics:
a. courage and determination in the face of adversity; a drive to excel
b. loving and caring toward family and friends; a desire to help others
c. enthusiastic, yet balanced, involvement in academics, social activities, and athletics (or other extracurricular activities)
2. A separate statement, written by you, describing your career goal and the reasons you have chosen this career.
3. A separate statement written by you, describing the services you have provided to your school, your community, and your church. Indicate groups you have belonged to (Scouts, 4-H, etc.) and offices you have held. Indicate, also, teams or activities in which you have participated (baseball, debate, yearbook, dramatics, etc.)
4. Your high school transcript.
(Each of the above statements should be on a separate piece of standard size paper, signed and dated by you, and attached to this application with a staple or paper clip.)
