About Us
Together, we build brighter futures. Support the Charles L. Collins Memorial Scholarship and invest in our next generation.
Supporting Futures Through Education
At the Charles L. Collins Memorial Scholarship, we are deeply committed to fostering the academic dreams of Perrysburg High School seniors. Established to honor the legacy and values of Charles L. Collins and his family, our scholarship program assists one graduating senior each year by reducing the financial burden of their freshman year at any four-year college or university.
Chuck Collins
Chuck Collins served Perrysburg, Ohio as Service Safety Director from 1966 to 1983. His appointed tenure was during Mayor Lloyd Neiderhouse’s term. All five Collins children attended Perrysburg schools as late as 1979 while his wife, Barbara Bell’s four children also attended Perrysburg schools through 1985.
Mr. Collins was the first in his family to attend college, becoming a Civil Engineer after four years at the University of Massachusetts. In 1979, he encouraged Rod to improve his academic performance, promising financial support for attendance at any four-year college of Rod's choosing. This pivotal moment laid the foundation for a key aspect of the Collins Scholarship: rewarding academic growth and empowering students to pursue their educational aspirations at any four-year institution.
Awards are funded from interest/dividends/growth, and scholarship amounts are determined based on five rolling quarters.
$17,078.91 has been disbursed so far in awards.
Scholarship Determination Process
Scholarship amounts are calculated based on the fund’s performance over five rolling quarters. This allows us to allocate awards sustainably, ensuring long-term support for our recipients.
Reach Out and Make a Difference
Interested in learning more about the Charles L. Collins Memorial Scholarship or how you can contribute to a student's future? Contact us today to see how even a small donation can make a big difference, or inquire about how you, or someone you know, can apply to be next year's scholarship recipient.
The scholarship application is only available during a certain window of time. The PSF website will be updated when the application becomes available.
Interested applicants should please check the Perrysburg Schools Foundation website often for more details when the application window is open.
