Lisa Yoder Scholarship Fund Grant

The Lisa Yoder Scholarship Fund, established by the Defiance Area Foundation in memory of Lisa Yoder, supports higher education for students who have graduated from public high schools and are members of St. Michaels Ridge Catholic Church in Defiance, Ohio. This annual, non-renewable scholarship assists first-year students pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree at their chosen accredited college or university, with the award amount determined based on fund performance.

Lisa Yoder encouraged higher education. This fund, established through a trust in her name and maintained by the Defiance Area Foundation, is in memory of Lisa. The scholarship will be payable directly to the college or university of the student’s choice. This non-renewable scholarship is awarded annually. The amount is determined annually based on the fund balance and investment return and payable directly to the college or university of the student’s choice.

Eligibility

Have graduated from a public high school.Attended St. Michaels Ridge Catholic Church Defiance, Ohio as a member at the time of application.And are continuing on as a full-time first year student at an accredited university or college pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree.