The 2018 Les Washbon Memorial Scholarship is now accepting applications. Applications are due by April 30th, 2018.
The Les Washbon Memorial Scholarship (LWMS) is presented annually to one active Junior Firefighter who is pursuing an advanced education degree and who exhibits the qualities and traits of former Terry’s Corners Volunteer Fireman, Lester Washbon.
This scholarship will serve as a constant reminder and remembrance of one of Terry’s Corners’ fallen volunteers.
The candidate must be an active Junior Firefighter in one of the following Western New York companies to qualify: Barker, Gasport, Hartland, Middleport, Newfane, Rapids, South Lockport, Terry’s Corners, Wolcottsville, and Wrights Corners.
Candidate must be between the ages of 16-21 to qualify and must plan to pursue or be currently enrolled in a higher education program.
The application can be downloaded here:
http://www.terryscorners.com/upload/319492/documents/5C13F4442250C29D.pdf
Mail it to:
Les Washbon Memorial Scholarship
Attn: Karen Washbon
9626 Martin Rd.
Clarence Center, NY 14032
Each year, one winner will be selected by the committee and the winner and one guest will be invited to attend the Terry’s Corners Volunteer Fire Company installation dinner in late October. An annual award of $500 will be presented at that time and the winner’s name will be engraved on the Les Washbon Memorial Scholarship plaque which will be prominently and permanently displayed at the Terry’s Corners Volunteer Fire Company recreation hall.
