Gobles Teacher's Association / Mary Tomilo Memorial Scholarship

Selection Criteria:

  1. Students must have, as a minimum, a grade point average of 2.25

  2. Student must be a graduating senior from the Gobles Public Schools

  3. Student must be enrolled in a college, university, technical school, community college, or some other accredited school of higher learning

  4. Special consideration will be given to a student based upon the financial need of the students, and for a student who otherwise may not receive a financial scholarship that has been based upon academic excellence

  5. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate the following citizenship qualities

    • ​​A cooperative attitude, positive personality, and enthusiasm

    • In general, has followed all rules, regulations and procedures of the Gobles School District as outlined in the Student Handbook

    • Have a good attendance record

Students interested in being considered for the Gobles Teacher's Association/Mary Tomilo Memorial Scholarship must complete the Local Scholarship Application on Google Classroom Class of 2026 by January 30, 2026.

The selection committee for the Gobles Teacher's Association/Mary Tomilo Memorial Scholarship will be made up of an odd number of members to prevent any ties and will consist of the following people:

  1. Middle/High School Principal

  2. President of the Gobles Education Association

  3. One teacher from the Gobles Middle/High School English Department as selected by members of the English Department

  4. One member of the Gobles Elementary teaching staff

  5. One member of the Gobles Middle School (grades 7 and 8) teaching staff

  6. One member of the Gobles High School (grades 9-12) teaching staff

  7. School Counselor

At no time will a committee member be seated if a relative shall be an applicant. If such conditions exist, the President of the Gobles Education Association shall appoint a replacement from the teaching staff.

All members of the selection committee will have one vote in the selection of a recipient of this scholarship.

​The President of the Gobles Education Association will award this scholarship during the graduation program.