The Shelby Foundation awarded $98,500 in scholarships to graduating seniors through 27 donor-established funds during the 2025 scholarship cycle.
According to an announcement, more than $300,000 in scholarship support was provided this year to students in the greater Shelby area, including scholarships awarded through other funding partners.
“Our community continues to show up for the next generation,” said Carrie Kemerer, executive director of The Shelby Foundation. “Each of these scholarships represents someone who believed in giving students a better chance at success — and that’s something worth celebrating.”
In addition to continuing support for Shelby High School seniors, The Shelby Foundation expanded its scholarship reach this year. Three new funds were established to benefit students from Crestline High School, Clear Fork High School and Lexington High School, broadening the Foundation’s footprint and strengthening its regional commitment to educational opportunity.
The Shelby Foundation serves as the administrator for these scholarships. While the Foundation houses the funds and processes all applications, staff and board members do not sit on the selection committees, ensuring a fair and impartial process for each applicant.
Scholarship recipients are:
To learn more about starting a scholarship fund or to contribute to one of the existing funds, visit theshelbyfoundation.org or call 419-347-6307.
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