
SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS
Augustus Zimmerman Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship was named after the Sylvania Schools employee whose bequest started the Foundation in 1985. This scholarship is awarded to high academic achieving students. Each year the high school's principal selects a student deserving of this award.
2025 Winners
Southview: Andrew Addington - $500
Northview: Ananya Singh - $500
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Marjorie M. Fitkin Memorial Scholarship (renewable)
The Marjorie M. Fitkin Memorial Student Scholarships are possible because of the generous bequest to the Foundation from former Sylvania teacher Marjorie Fitkin. Marjorie graduated from Burnham High School in 1940. She taught for more than 30 years, primarily at Maplewood Elementary and Stranahan Elementary, before retiring in 1977. Marjorie passed away in 2013.
2025 Winners
NV: Emily Otersen & Hope Rison
SV: Emma Shepherd
The Fitkin Scholarship is a $2,000 renewable scholarship for Sylvania students who intend to enter education. The scholarship application is available through the Great Toledo Community Foundation website. The deadline to apply is February 11. Fifteen Sylvania students have received this scholarship since it was first offered in 2017.
Toledo Community Foundation Website
Alyssa Gottschalk Memorial Scholarship
The Alyssa Gottschalk Memorial Scholarship was created by her family to honor her memory and to pay tribute to the wonderful person she was. Alyssa influenced the lives of many students in several school districts, but her true love was for Sylvania, where she taught at Arbor Hills Junior High. She had a passion for teaching and a special connection with her students. Alyssa’s family and friends will never forget her humor, genuine kindness, and positive attitude. We hope her spirit and love for life will live on in the students who benefit from her scholarship.
The scholarships are available to any graduating students of Sylvania Northview or Sylvania Southview, emphasizing students continuing their education in the teaching professions.
2025 Winners
Southview:
Brandon Ingram, Zoey Jacobs, Paige Zaner ($1000)
Emily McElyea ($5000)
Northview:
Gabriella Henderly, Myah Greene, Alyssa Perry ($1000)
Emily Oersen ($5000)
Vicki Donovan-Lyle Memorial Scholarship
​Vicki was a member of the Sylvania community for over thirty years. As a parent of two Southview graduates, a coach of its nationally recognized Mock Trial program, or as a 16 year member of the Sylvania School Board, she placed education and childhood development above all else. This scholarship is a memorial to her kindness, devotion and love for this community and its students.
2025 Winner:
Brooke Seddon- $500
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Friends of Sylvania Foundation
The Sylvania Foundation is honored to add some very special scholarships, made possible by the generosity of Friends of The Sylvania Schools Foundation. While this donor has chosen to remain unnamed, their desire to invest in the future of our students speaks volumes. This scholarship is not just a financial gift — it is a quiet but powerful vote of confidence. It reflects a belief that talent, determination, and hard work deserve to be nurtured and supported. Sylvania Schools Foundation strives to support our students, our staff and alumni through recognizing achievements in academics, art and athletics and are extremely grateful for our donors who make this happen.
On behalf of The Friends of The Sylvania Schools Foundation and The Sylvania Schools Foundation, we are pleased to announce the following scholarships.
2025 Winners
Students who excel in Science: ($1000)
NV: Cailyn Hoel
SV: Antonio Smith
Students who are pursuing arts: ($500)
NV: Caleb Macijewski
SV: Payton Mays
Students entering the trades: ($500)
NV: Sean Cranston
SV: Jack Pugh
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Timmy Urbina Scholarship
Timmy Urbina, was a beloved member of the Northview High School community, as well as a student in Southview’s construction, a senior with a promising future and had a passion for cars. Timmy was a friend to everyone and always had a smile for a person in need. In January of 2025, Timmy was taken away from us in a tragic car accident. To honor Timmy’s legacy, we have set up a memorial fund in his name to honor a deserving senior with a scholarship. Timmy was deeply passionate about this cause, and we believe that making a scholarship
2025 Winners
NV: Hayden Sugg ($500)
SV: Connor Myers ($500)
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Financial Management Scholarship
This scholarship is designed to support students pursuing a business degree with a passion for accounting and finance, fostering the next generation of business leaders and problem-solvers. The scholarship aims to provide financial assistance to students who demonstrate a strong academic record, a commitment to financial pursuits, and a desire to make a tangible impact on the business world.
2025 Winners
SV: Eman Abu-Shaweesh
SV: Isaac Vens
TEACHER SCHOLARSHIPS
Marjorie M. Fitkin Professional Development Scholarship Application
Marjorie M. Fitkin Memorial Professional Development Scholarships are awarded to staff members three times each school year due to the generous bequest to the Foundation from former Sylvania teacher Marjorie Fitkin. Ms.Fitkin graduated from Burnham High School in 1940 and taught in Sylvania Schools for over 30 years before retiring in 1977.
The Sylvania Schools Foundation is pleased to announce that the following PD scholarships have been awarded to the following educators equaling $8809.47​
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Sarah Ritchey, Central Trail - Ohio Art Education Association Conference
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Alison Weiss, Sylvan - Get Your Tech On Conference
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Rochelle Ford, Timberstone - All Ohio School Counselor Conference
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Teri Seal-Roth, Northview - National Art Education Association National Convention
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Emily Bretelson, Stranahan - Ohio School Speech Pathologist Educational Audiology Coalition
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Sarah Guggenbiller, Highland - Early Learners Fundamentals of Structured Learning
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Janice Heller, Arbor Hills - ReadOhio Literacy Academy
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Sarah Jacobs, Whiteford - IMSE- Orton Gillingham
TEACHER GRANTS
Teacher Grant Application
For nearly four decades, the Foundation has awarded Teacher Grants to directly support the learning environment and enriching experiences for Sylvania students.
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Teacher Grants awarded May, 2025 - $2495.29​​
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Jennifer McDonald - Timberstone
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Amy Mikolajczyk - Southview
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Apple IPAD, pencil and Smart Folio to support the classroom Promethean Board and allow free movement of the instructor while still maintaining a connection to the in-class technology
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Greg Christy - Northview
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Apple IPAD, pencil and Smart Folio to support the classroom Promethean Board and allow free movement of the instructor while still maintaining a connection to the in-class technology
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Emily Glick - Whiteford
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Sensory Supports for M/M and M/I students on the autism spectrum
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Megan Picott - Hillview
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Dry erase boards for student use during math instruction
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MaryBeth Headman - Whiteford
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Book Taco online reading program that allows students to read books of their choosing and then allows them to assess their comprehension of the story through online, knowledge based quizzes
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Alison Price - Sylvan/Maplewood/Hillview
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Best Academy Book Series- Math based literature
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