Defiance Area Foundation Trade School Scholarship

Defiance Area Foundation Trade School Scholarship

Central Local School Trade School Scholarship Fund
Through The Defiance Area Foundation
613 West Street St., Defiance, OH. 43512 Phone (419) 782-3130
www.defianceareafoundation.org

Bonnie Burgbacher has a heart for education and helping children succeed. She graduated from Fairview
High School and attended Northwest State Community College. She began her career at Spangler Candy
Co. in 1963 and held various positions at the company in the Sales Department, retiring in 2020 with 57
years of service. She has had many influences on her career, including her wonderful parents who instilled a
strong work ethic.

Bonnie established this trade-school scholarship in 2024 to encourage students who may have a special interest in a specific trade to follow their passions. This will be a $1,000 scholarship awarded annually. The scholarship recipient will be selected annually by the Defiance Area Foundation Scholarship Committee.

Eligible Applicants / Qualified Persons:
 Graduating senior from Central Local Schools
 Must have achieved at least a 3.0 average in High School
 Must be attending a vocational or technical school (two-year college) learning a specific trade (electrical, cosmetology, dental hygienist, etc.)
 Preference will be given to students who have the greatest financial need