Faculty/Staff - Putnam City Schools Foundation

Through the generosity of several Putnam City patrons, the Foundation is able to offer scholarships to our staff in order to further their education.

Applications for the 2023-2024 school year are now open! Learn more about each scholarship below.

Ralph Downs Scholarship - $500
Named for one of our former superintendents, the Downs Scholarship is awarded yearly to a faculty member who wishes to pursue graduate or undergraduate courses in administration or counseling. Click here for eligibility details and to apply online.

Roberta Jo Lowe Scholarship - $500
Ms. Lowe was a beloved faculty member at Hefner Middle School. Her family established this scholarship to honor her memory and provide an opportunity for deserving faculty members to pursue graduate or undergraduate courses in a variety of subjects she loved. Click here for eligibility details and to apply online.

Congratulations to the Previous Faculty Scholarship Recipients:

Hope Shinn, Fifth Grade Teacher, Rollingwood Elementary
Ralph Downs Scholarship

Edward Hudson, Director of Bands, Putnam City West High School
Ralph Downs Scholarship, sponsored by Clyde Pharmacy

Cara Wagner, Special Education Teacher, Ralph Downs Elementary
Roberta Jo Lowe Scholarship

Jared Hinkle, English Teacher, Putnam City West High School
Roberta Jo Lowe Scholarship, sponsored by Clyde Pharmacy