The Murray E. Elsass Scholarship
About the fund: The Murray E. Elsass Scholarship was established by Murray’s daughter to honor the memory of their father. Murray was a lifelong resident of Sidney and ran a successful business in Miami County for over 40 years. Without a college education, he was committed to hard work and determined to succeed. He loved what he did and continued going to the office into his early 90s. This scholarship is awarded to a student who exemplifies the same characteristics as Murray, honoring his work ethic and providing the recipient with the opportunity to continue his legacy through their own achievements.
Qualifications:
Applicants must plan to attend an accredited institution offering a technical certification, a two-year associate degree, or a bachelor’s degree after high school graduation. Applications must also:
- be graduating from Sidney High School AND
- have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.5
Decisions will be based on financial need, school and community involvement, personal motivation, and commitment to their chosen field of study. The application is available at piquacommunityfoundation.org/scholarships.
Award value: One non-renewable scholarship of $5,000.
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
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.