The Dick & Jane Dowdell Family Scholarship honors Richard and Jane Dowdell who sacrificed much in order to send all six of their children to Elyria Catholic High School. Providing an excellent education and a quality faith-based high school experience was of paramount importance to them. Their six children are: Mary Ann Dowdell '67, Joseph Dowdell '68, Margaret Dowdell '69, Nancy Dowdell '70, Rita (Dowdell) McAllister '72, and Richard Dowdell '74.
Criteria:
- Applicant must be a current student at Elyria Catholic
- Applicant must demonstrate financial need via a FACTS Grant & Aid application.
- Applicants family must have applied for the EdChoice Scholarship Program.
Award:
One student will receive $500 (final award amount subject to change based on student need) applied directly to their tuition for the next academic year. Scholarship is renewable for the student's remaining years at EC provided he/she remains in good standing with the institution.