The G. William Hartzell Charitable Fund Scholarship
About the fund: George William “Bill” Hartzell was instrumental in leading the Hartzell family businesses in Piqua for many years and was a major supporter of the Piqua community. Mr. Hartzell passed away in 2016; a bequest made as a result of his estate planning allows the fund to continue his generosity to the community. This scholarship shares a common application with The Patricia L. Recker Memorial Fund Scholarship.
Qualifications: Applicants must attend a four-year college or university after high school graduation and be studying for a four-year degree or a degree designed for more than four years. Applicants must also either:
- live in the Piqua City Schools’ district OR
- be graduating from Piqua High School or Lehman Catholic High School OR
- be the child or grandchild of a current or former employee of Hartzell Industries,
Hartzell Hardwoods or Hartzell Air Movement (Hartzell Fan).
Award value: Multiple scholarships of up to $2,500 each, potentially renewable for up to four years with successful renewal application. Total scholarship awards dependent on current fund value.
Deadline: The scholarship application period has closed. Please visit us again in early 2027 for future opportunities and updates.
Submission options:
- Email to info@piquacommunityfoundation.org
- Mail to The Piqua Community Foundation, Attn: Scholarships, P.O. Box 226, Piqua, OH 45356
- Hand deliver to 209 West Ash Street, Piqua
College students who are eligible for renewal will receive information from The Foundation by email prior to the deadline to re-apply.
Note: This scholarship uses a single application shared with The G. William Hartzell Charitable Fund Scholarship. Applicants only need to complete one application and may check the appropriate boxes to be considered for one or both scholarships.
Important: This version of the application is a Google Docs file. To complete it, please open the link, click File → Make a copy, and save it to your own computer or Google Drive. You will then be able to edit and complete the application.