A.O. Austin Engineering Scholarship Fund

A.O. Austin Engineering Scholarship Fund

Ray E. Leach

A.O. Austin was an electrical engineer, inventor, businessman, community leader, and philanthropist who intensely valued higher education. We believe he would have been very pleased to know that his name is associated with supporting young peoples’ desire to pursue a degree in engineering. This scholarship is awarded to a Barberton student pursuing a post-secondary degree in the engineering disciplines of electrical, mechanical, civil, industrial or chemical engineering.

 

Barberton Alumni Physician Scholarship Fund

Barberton Alumni Physician Scholarship Fund 

Ray E. Leach

This scholarship supports eligible students pursuing a degree in nursing, a pre-medical field or medical students, as well as allied health professional fields. The Barberton Alumni Physician Scholarship Fund is for a student (whether a high school senior, a non-traditional adult student or student already attending a qualified school or educational institute) who is either a Barberton City or Barberton School District resident or is employed within the City of Barberton.

 

Barberton Band Boosters’ Henda Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund

Barberton Band Boosters’ Henda Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund

Ray E. Leach

Mrs. Henda Jones, a dedicated Band Booster for 19 years, thrived and lived for the senior citizens of Barberton and the band members of Barberton High School. She was an exceptional servant and leader for both groups. She enjoyed her work as the Senior Center Director and Band Booster President for many years. Her dream for a bingo game as a fine support mechanism for the band was realized in 1992. She was present when the Band Boosters purchased their first concession trailer, and continued to be very active in the community in numerous ways. She was always thinking of ideas to support the band. The Band Boosters honor her memory with this scholarship.

 

Barberton Community Foundation Board of Directors Scholarship Fund

Barberton Community Foundation Board of Directors Scholarship Fund

Ray E. Leach

The Board of Directors hopes to provide leadership and guidance as the Foundation works to improve the quality of life for Barberton residents. Established in 2007 by past Foundation board member Tom Gough, this scholarship is awarded in the spirit of continuous growth.

 

Barberton Elk Lodge 982 Memorial Scholarship Fund

Barberton Elk Lodge 982 Memorial Scholarship Fund

Ray E. Leach

The scholarship was created in 2005 when Barberton Elks Lodge 982, which served our community for 100 years, merged with Cuyahoga Falls-Akron Elks Lodge 1923. The Barberton Elks Lodge 982 Scholarship is given to four deserving Barberton students annually.