Dorothy Deering Memorial Scholarship
presented by the
Democratic Women of Erie County

Your donations fund the scholarship fund.
The donation form can be found here.

The Democratic Women of Erie County will be awarding scholarships to local female residents who demonstrate the principles of the Democratic Party.  The purpose of the scholarships is to stimulate interest in and to create involvement in local, state and national government.

If you are interested in helping make dreams come true, please make a donation to the Dorothy Deering Memorial Scholarship Fund. You will find a donation form here. Thank You in advance for your support!

The Democratic Women of Erie County will be awarding $500.00 scholarships to local female residents who demonstrate the principles of the Democratic Party.  The purpose of the scholarships is to stimulate interest in and to create involvement in local, state and national government.

If you are interested in helping make dreams come true, please make a donation to the Dorothy Deering Memorial Scholarship Fund. You will find a donation form here. Thank You in advance for your support!

2025 ESSAY TOPIC:  

• • Now that the 2024 election is over, what do you feel is the next step for youth in the political sector?
  • Please be specific in your response, including information such as how the responded information may affect you, your family, and other entities such as; the environment, the education or political systems, a specific group of individuals or an organization. You may use history or political references, along with any other notable information.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP ARE AS FOLLOWS:

• • Erie County female resident
  • GPA minimum of 3.0
  • Scholarship is restricted to an accredited institution of higher learning
  • 250-500 word essay is required
  • Registered to Vote if Age Permits
    • Registered Democrat at 17 years old, if applicant will be 18 years old on the day of the Tuesday, November 4, 2025 General Election
  • Available to attend the Democratic Women of Erie County Meeting
    • Monday, June 16, 2025
    • Introduction of the Scholarship recipient, reading of the essay, and presentation of DWEC Scholarship certificate and check.
    • Presentation of one free year membership, after graduation from college.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• The essay must be typed on white paper and double spaced.
• The applicant’s first name should appear at the top right corner of each page.
• Entries will be evaluated on the basis of clarity, organization, grammar and presentation.
• Please do not staple your response package
• Please complete the cover page and submit it with your essay and a school transcript to:
  • Charlene Adams, 1518 Pearl Street, Sandusky, OH
• The essay must be postmarked no later than Friday, March 21, 2025.
  • We allow 10 days for delivery.

Any questions, please contact:

• Charlene Adams: charlenea56@gmail.com

To print out cover page, requirements, essay topic and contact information, please click on links below:

• 2025 – DWEC – Scholarship – Cover Page – PDF Format
• 2025 – DWEC – Scholarship – Requirements, Essay Topic and Contact Information – PDF Format

2024 Scholarship Recipients

The 2024 DWEC Dorothy Deering Memorial Scholarship recipients are outstanding students with a very bright future ahead of them! Please see the following information per recipient. We wish them all the BEST in their future studies and endeavors!

Grace LaFollete
The Ohio State University

Grace LaFollete, a 2024 graduate of Margaretta High School and will be attending The Ohio State University majoring in early childhood education. Grace has been involved in FFA, 4-H, Ruritan, Student Government, SADD, National Honor Society and Spanish Club. Her hobbies are shopping, hanging out with friends, traveling, reading, going to the beach and watching Netflix.

Avviana Pickle
The Ohio State University

Avviana Pickle, a 2024 graduate of Margaretta High School, will be attending The Ohio State University majoring in political science. She then plans to attend law school and become a fully licensed attorney. Avviana has been involved in SADD, Chick-fil-a Leader Academy, National Honor Society, Varsity M Club, the Girls Golf Team, and the Softball Team.

Bakeless Bake Sale
Proceeds support the Dorothy Deering
Memorial Scholarship Fund

Without fuss or bother, you have done your part.
We are sure you will give with a willing heart.
This is the end of our little tale
Wishing success for our bakeless bake sale.

If you would like to donate, please mail a check payable to:
Democratic Women of Erie County, ATTN:  Treasurer
P.O. Box 1044, Sandusky 44871-1044
or
bring your contribution to a monthly meeting
and give to Florence Murray, Treasurer

Thank You for your support!