The Jan Lane Memorial Scholarship was established in 2025 in memory of Jan Lane by her children and the Blodgett-Summit Community Club. Jan was a devoted and energetic member of the community, serving as president of the Club for many years. She was also well-known as the lunch lady at Blodgett Elementary School and for her tireless dedication to local fundraising efforts — sorting pop cans, organizing jog-a-thons, and leading the beloved Dime-a-Dip fundraisers which brought neighbors together.

 

The Blodgett-Summit Community Club, founded in 1939, was created to fundraise, support, and provide opportunities for the local community. Over the years, the club has raised money through a variety of events, always with the goal of offering scholarships to Blodgett-Summit youth. The first scholarships were for just $100 each, and through continued community support, the club has now endowed three separate scholarships, ensuring this tradition of giving back to and supporting these communities continues for generations to come.

 

The Philomath Community Foundation (PCF) will award this $500.00 scholarship to a Philomath School District graduating senior.  Emphasis for the award of this scholarship will be for those students who have attended Blodgett Elementary School for a minimum of two years, and who have supported the Philomath area communities in various community service activities.  Applicants must plan to enroll in a continuing educational institution such as a vocational-technical school; a community college, or a 4-year university.  There is no minimum GPA requirement.

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Eligibility Requirements:

1. Attended the Blodgett Elementary School for a minimum of two academic years

2. Attach Philomath School District proof of attendance at Blodge" Elementary School

3. Graduating from Philomath High School or Philomath Academy

4. Attach required letter(s) of recommendation

5. Attach a copy of the applicant’s most recent high school transcripts