Scott M. Holland graduated from Elyria Catholic in 2002 and from Bowling Green State
University in May 2006. Scott was extremely involved while at Elyria Catholic. He
received Varsity letters in golf and hockey, was involved in Peer Ministry and various
other service organizations throughout the Elyria Catholic community. Scott was
passionate about everything he did in life. As a young boy, he had a dream of being a
pilot. He made that passionate dream come true when he graduated from BGSU. Scott
was a pilot for Air America Advertising in Toledo. As part of his job, he towed aerial
banners over stadiums and various venues before the start of events. On July 12, 2006,
he was flying to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Pittsburg when he
encountered mechanical problems and attempted an emergency landing. Unfortunately,
the wing of the plane clipped high-tension wires; he did not survive the accident.
Scott’s greatest contribution was how he lived his life to the fullest, pursued his passions
and showed overwhelming kindness to everyone in his life. It is the family’s hope that
this scholarship will assist an Elyria Catholic student in achieving his/her passions in life
and promoting kindness by keeping Scott’s spirit alive. It will be awarded to a student
who demonstrates Scott’s values and character.
This scholarship will be presented annually to four Elyria Catholic juniors during the Living Stations of the Cross performance each spring.
Criteria:
- Must have a passion and be kind to others.
- Involvement in at least one sport and/or extracurricular activity.
- Essay: Explain your passion and how you have made a difference in someone’s life through your acts of kindness.
- Applicants family must have applied for the EdChoice Scholarship Program.
Award:
Four junior students will receive $925 (final award amount subject to change based on student need) applied directly to their tuition for the next academic year.
