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Bottomley, Peter R. Scholarship Fund

One scholarship for an East Noble High School senior who has participated in 4 years of East Noble High School Band and is pursuing a 4 year degree in instrumental music education or performance with a minimum GPA of 3.00. For undergraduate study only. Of the two required written recommendations, one must be from Band Director. Essay question required on application: “Why are you pursuing a music degree and how music will help change people’s lives.” Awards $1,000 one-time. (cfnc).

$1000
Scholarship Value
One-time Award
Frequency
General Application
Application Type
January 15
Application Deadline
How to apply
  • 1
  • 2

    Create an account OR log into your existing account

  • 3

    Take the Eligibility Quiz and be matched with 65+ scholarships

  • 4

    Compete the application(s) for the scholarships you matched with AND the 2025 CFNC Main Application. The main application collects the 3 required essays, references, activities, etc.

  • 5

    Submit all required applications and documents by Jan. 16, 2026 at 11 pm.

  • Awards Per Year:

    1 scholarship

  • Degrees/Programs:

    Bachelor’s degree (4-year)

  • Applicant High School:

    East Noble

  • Colleges:

    Any accredited college or university

  • Areas of Study:

    Arts and Music, Education

  • Applicant Age:

    HS Senior

  • Additional Criteria:

    Senior pursuing a 4-year degree in instrumental music education or performance. Of the three required written recommendations, one must be from Band Director.

How to apply
  • 1
  • 2

    Create an account OR log into your existing account

  • 3

    Take the Eligibility Quiz and be matched with 65+ scholarships

  • 4

    Compete the application(s) for the scholarships you matched with AND the 2025 CFNC Main Application. The main application collects the 3 required essays, references, activities, etc.

  • 5

    Submit all required applications and documents by Jan. 16, 2026 at 11 pm.

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DONOR STORY

Peter (Pete) R. Bottomley was born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island. In 1957, he graduated from Pawtucket West High School and in 1966 he graduated from Defiance College in Defiance, Ohio. He received his Master’s degree from Saint Francis University in Fort Wayne, Indiana. On June 17, 1961 he married Janet in New Bavaria, Ohio. Pete was blessed with three children and two grandchildren.

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The scholarship team at the Community Foundation is ready to offer a hand. Reach out today.

Jennifer Norris
Director of Scholarships
Jennifer@cfnoble.org
Caroline Sizelove
Program Associate
Caroline@cfnoble.org
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