Bean, Gregory R. Scholarship for Emerging Leaders

The Gregory R. Bean Scholarship for Emerging Leaders was established in honor of Mr. Gregory R. Bean by the ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau. This annual scholarship will support a civic- and community service–minded student majoring in pre-law or political science who is enrolled full time at TÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï.

Mr. Bean earned two degrees from TÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï: a bachelor’s degree in political science in 1972 and a law degree in 1976. Over his lifetime, Mr. Bean has dedicated thousands of hours to volunteering and serving the Greater ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï community. A true leader, Mr. Bean has served as chairman of the ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau for 20 years. He also has held leadership roles in numerous other organizations, including Goodwill Industries, Bluecoats Inc. of Summit County, Hale Farm and Village, ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï Rural Cemetery Association, ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï General Medical Center Foundation Board, First United Methodist Church and Foundation, ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï Auto Club, ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï Zoo, and Western Reserve Historical Society.

Mr. Bean is a dedicated leader, loyal steward, and relentless champion of the ÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï/Summit Convention & Visitors Bureau’s mission as an economic development organization in the community. Upon his retirement as chairman of the Board of Directors in January 2015, he leaves a legacy of leadership and stalwart advocacy for Summit County’s hospitality industry and beyond.

The Gregory R. Bean Scholarship for Emerging Leaders will be granted to an undergraduate student who resides in Summit County and is in good standing at TÿÈÕ³Ô¹Ï. Candidates will need to demonstrate financial need. Additionally, selection will be based on the following criteria:

• Character
• Leadership
• Service to the Summit County community

Award applications will be reviewed by the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, with final approval by the Office of Student Financial Aid. The funds from the award will be credited toward tuition and mandatory fees only.