James Rettig, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

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Established 2023

This scholarship was formed by his family in remembrance of James Rettig, Jr, to honor his love of Hancock County. James attended elementary school at Wilson Vance in Findlay, Ohio before moving with his family to the Cory-Rawson School District. James was a 1983 graduate of Cory-Rawson High School, where he played football. He attended Miami University of Ohio and served in the Ohio National Guard before becoming a successful investment broker for 30 years in Tampa, Florida. He loved all animals, including dogs, and cats and always had a huge saltwater fish tank. He always loved watching the University of Miami Hurricanes and Miami Dolphins football games. James died of a brain tumor in June 2021.

Standards for Determining Eligibility

• The applicant must be a graduate of a Hancock County School with a preference for Cory-Rawson High School graduates.
• The applicant must plan to be a full or part-time student enrolled at an accredited technical, two-year, or four-year institution.
• Applicant must be a citizen of the United States of America.
• The applicant must have a 2.5 – 3.5 GPA.
• Any student who receives a full scholarship that includes all the fees normally payable by policy of The Community Foundation will not qualify for this scholarship.

This scholarship is not able to award scholarships in the 2024 cycle. Stay tuned for future scholarship cycles.