LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2008
February 03, 2008
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2008
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ALPHA OMEGA-ESA
SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship award is a gift from the Alpha Omega of Epsilon
Sigma Alpha Sorority of Scott City, Kansas; and as a sacred trust,
is used for students who maintain a high scholastic standing and
who could not attend college without financial assistance. In
addition:
*This scholarship is typically awarded to several students in the amount of $500.
*The recipient must be a graduate of SCHS.
*The recipient must attend a Kansas College or
Technical School.
*No outreach student will be considered.
*This scholarship is also available to students who have previously
graduated from SCHS and are currently attending a Kansas College or
Technical School.
AMERICAN LEGION-LESTER REID POST
18
This scholarship award is a gift from the American Legion-Lester
Reid Post 183 of Scott City, Kansas; and will be awarded to one
graduating senior student. This scholarship amount is subject
to change due to the stock market; however, it is expected to be
worth $2000 this year.
Applicants must have a family member—mother, father, brother, sister, or grandparent that has served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. A copy of an honorable discharge or form DD214 is required. (These can usually be found at the Register of Deeds office at the courthouse).
HILDRED & RAYMOND ARMANTROUT
SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship award is a gift from the Hildred and Raymond
Armantrout Memorial Fund. This is a $3000 scholarship in
which $1500 will be paid prior to August 15 of the freshmen year,
and $1500 will be paid prior to August 15 of the sophomore year;
subject to the student maintaining a “B” average their freshman
year.
*The applicant must be a student in good standing and enrolled in a
full-time capacity as a senior at Scott Community High School.
*The applicant must complete the application in full and as
requested.
*The applicant must be in the top 1/3 of his/her class.
*The applicant may choose to attend any institution of higher
education accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher
Education and may major in any area of study that leads to an
undergraduate degree in an academic field.
*The Selection Committee will consist of the following
individuals: SCHS Counselor, SCHS Principal,
2 SCHS Faculty Members, and 3 members of the community who have
been selected by the High School Faculty
Members.
*The Selection Committee will base its selections on a combination
of financial need, test scores and grades, and their perception of
the applicant’s ability to successfully complete 4 years of
post-secondary education in an academic field.
DARLOW BOULWARE MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship award is a gift from the Darlow Boulware Memorial
Fund. This is a $200 scholarship which is available to any
SCHS graduating senior who plans to attend a post secondary
school. To apply for this scholarship, the senior is asked to
complete the application in full, write a brief essay as described
in the application, and include a list of 3 references.
BILL CARSON MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship award is a gift from the Bill Carson Family.
There will be one(?) $500 scholarship awarded based on a resume and
essay submitted to the family. The scholarship is available
to any SCHS graduating senior who plans to attend a post secondary
school.
DOORNBOS FAMILY
SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship award is a gift from the Doornbos Family of Scott
City, Kansas. This is a $1000 scholarship which is available
to any SCHS student who has applied for admission to Kansas State
University. There is no formal application to be filled
out. The scholarship department at KSU will select the winner
of the Doornbos Scholarship based on the criteria set forth by the
family. KSU will notify the school counselor when they have
selected the winner.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTT CITY
SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is a gift from the First National Bank of Scott
City. The bank will award 3 scholarships in the amount of
$250 each to any SCHS graduating senior that is planning to attend
a post secondary school. This scholarship is completely
objective in the fact that the applicant does not, in any way,
identify him/her self on the application. The applicant will
put only his/her social security number and packet number on the
application. The selection committee will then select their
winner based on how well the applicant was able to “sell” him/her
self. The selection committee will then contact the school
counselor, tell her the social security numbers/packet numbers they
have chosen as winners, and the counselor will then tell the
selection committee who the winners are.
LAKE SCOTT CAR CLUB
SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship award is a gift from the Lake Scott Car
Club. This scholarship is available to any senior student
that is planning to attend any post-secondary school to pursue a
career in auto mechanics, auto body work, or auto body
painting. The amount of this scholarship is subject to change
each year, as is the number of scholarships awarded. There
will be a total of $1000 available for scholarships this
year. This scholarship can be re-applied for each year the
applicant is still in college working toward the certificate or
degree in auto mechanics, auto body work, or auto body
painting. Should you be selected for a scholarship, the club
would like for you to come back and talk to the club about your
educational experience and what your plans are once you have earned
your certificate or degree in the automotive industry.
MASONIC LODGE
SCHOLARSHIP
This is a scholarship essay contest that is sponsored by the local
Masonic Lodge. Each year, the Grand Lodge of AF & AM of
Kansas selects an essay topic for students to respond to. It
is available to all junior and senior students enrolled in a Kansas
public high school. The local Masonic Lodge selects its local
winner and awards that student with a scholarship in the amount of
$250. The winning essay is then sent in to the state where it
is eligible to compete for scholarships in the amount of $2000,
$1500, $1000, and $500. Essays must first win the local
competition before they can be submitted for state competition.
This scholarship is presented in the fall semester of each year, with the local entry deadline being November 1st of each year. The winning essay must be postmarked to the state no later than December 1st. The Grand Lodge essay winners will be notified prior to March 1st each year.
GLENN NOVAK MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship award is a gift from the Glenn Novak Memorial
Fund. This is an $800 scholarship which is available to any
SCHS senior who has an interest in agriculture, the need for
financial assistance, and an earnest desire to continue his/her
education. The scholarship may be used to attend the school
of your choice pursuing a degree in ANY agricultural field.
The scholarship will be sent directly to the school of the
recipient’s choice upon proof that the student is enrolled for a
full term. To apply for this scholarship, the senior is asked
to write a letter to the family of Glenn Novak in which they
provide answers to the questions that are requested on the
scholarship application.
PEO CHAPTER AW OF SCOTT COUNTY
This scholarship award is a gift from the PEO Chapter AW of Scott
County and is available to females only. The amount of the
scholarship will vary from $100 to $500, and Chapter AW may choose
NOT to award any scholarships; or it may award more than one
scholarship, depending upon various circumstances each year.
The scholarship committee may choose to include an interview in the
selection process. The scholarship may be used to attend any
school of higher education. The following requirements must
also be met:
*Must be female.
*Must be a SCHS Senior or the daughter of a member of Chapter AW.
*Must have a 3.00 GPA for the past two years of school.
*Must be enrolled in 12 college hours or more (full-time student) next year.
*Must complete the application as requested.
PIONEER SALES
SCHOLARSHIP
The Pioneer Community Investment Group will be awarding a $1000
scholarship to a college-bound high school senior on behalf of
Myles and Brian Vulgamore’s exceptional sales growth within the
Pioneer Company during 2006-2007. This is a one-time payment
scholarship that is good for a four-year college or university, as
well as a two-year junior college or technical or vocational
school. Pioneer will be reimbursed the amount of the award if
the student does not begin their higher education studies within
six months of receiving the award.
The student criteria for qualifying for this scholarship is as follows:
*Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 after 7 semesters.
*Involvement in extra-curricular activities at school.
*Involvement in community activities and causes.
*Selected agriculture, business, or science as their college major.
REBEKAH LODGE #621
The Scott City Rebekah Lodge #621 is providing one scholarship in
the amount of $250 to any senior student that has a need for
financial assistance, and the desire to continue his/her
education. The scholarship may be used to attend any
university, junior college, trade school, or vocational-technical
school. The recipient must be enrolled for a full term.
The recipient of the scholarship will be chosen from the
applications received by the
Rebekah Lodge.
SCOTT CITY MUSIC CLUB
SCHOLARSHIPS
These scholarships are available to any senior who is planning to
pursue a degree in music. Interested students are
asked to write a letter to the Music Club in which they provide
answers to the questions that are requested on the scholarship
application. These scholarships are renewable each year the
student is in college, provided they reapply. These
scholarships are also available to students from neighboring
communities that have a music teacher that is a member of the Scott
City Music Club. The Music Club will also nominate a
recipient for the Ruby Wilkens Music Scholarship based on the same
application.
SCOTT CITY FFA
SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is available to any SCHS senior who is a FFA
member in the Scott City Chapter, and is currently enrolled in an
AG-ED course. Students applying must plan to attend a
University, Junior College, or Vocational-Technical School in the
school year following graduation. You do NOT have to major in
agriculture to receive this scholarship. The amount of each
scholarship will be determined by the number of eligible
applicants. Typed applications will be given priority.
SCOTT CITY QUILT GUILD
SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is a gift from the Scott City Quilt Guild and is
available to a Scott Community High School graduating senior who
plans to further their education. This is a $250 scholarship
that is provided for, but not limited to a student with a desire to
enter a textile type career. To apply for this scholarship,
the student is asked to complete the application in full, write a
brief essay, and include a list of 3 references.
SCOTT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIPS
Two scholarships will be awarded each year, given from the very
generous donors, Woodrow and Loyal Hoffman. This money is
funneled through the Scott Community Foundation. The
foundation will award two scholarships in the amount of $5000
each. One award will go to a senior boy, and the other to a
senior girl. Students applying must have a cumulative grade
point average of at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale. The
scholarship may be used to attend any school of higher education in
the state of Kansas, provided the applicant enrolls as a full-time
student. This scholarship is completely objective in the fact
that the applicant does not, in any way, identify him/her
self. The selection committee will then contact the school
counselor who will, in turn, identify the winners.
The Scott Community Foundation is also able to award other
scholarships called the “Future of Scott” Scholarships. The
number of scholarships awarded each year is subject to change, as
is the dollar amount of these scholarships. Students must
have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 on a 4.00
scale. These scholarships may be used to attend any school of
higher education.
The foundation is still working on the application, so as soon as
they are finished we will get them to the students.
SECURITY STATE BANK
SCHOLARSHIP
The local Security State Bank will award 2 scholarships in the
amount of $500. This scholarship is based primarily on
community service. Applications must be completed as
requested. Three letters of recommendation are required with
this scholarship.
SECURITY STATE BANK SCHOLARSHIP
DRAWING
The local Security State Bank will award 4 scholarships in
the amount of $250 in a random drawing of all completed
questionnaires. These scholarships are available to seniors
who will be completing any type of additional schooling after high
school. In order to be eligible for one of these
scholarships, simply complete the questionnaire in its entirety and
return to Mrs. Wilkinson.
VFW POST 7773
SCHOLARSHIP
The local VFW Post #7773 will award one scholarship in the amount
of $1600 ($400 payable per year for 4 years of college) to a senior
student at SCHS that has a family member who served in the United
States Military and was/is a member of the VFW organization.
Applications must be completed as requested, and those that include
a copy of Form DD214 showing enlistment and discharge dates
will be given priority. These records can usually be found at
the Register of Deeds office at the court house.
XI DELTA KAPPA SORORITY
SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship award is a gift from the XI Delta Kappa Sorority
of Scott City. This is a $200 scholarship which is available
to any SCHS graduating senior (male or female) who plans to attend
a post secondary school. To apply for this scholarship, the
senior is asked to complete the application in full.
Southwest
KansasScholarship Program
You all need to go to the website www.communityfoundationswks.com
and apply for this scholarship. The Community Foundation of
Southwest Kansas Scholarship Program reflects a direct effort to
recognize and reward those students who have demonstrated
consistent and outstanding academic achievement in high school and
college and tend to be a worthy student of good
character.
For a student to be eligible to receive a scholarship award, they must be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited institution. Scholarship applications are available each year on February 1. The deadline to return the application is March 15, with notification being given to those receiving awards by May 1.
A scholarship committee of local people who
have knowledge of financial aid and scholarship programs, study all
the applications and make recommendations to the Board for those
qualified to receive scholarship funds. Some scholarship
areas covered are education, medical, music, agribusiness,
photography, and graphic arts, which can be used by recipients from
certain areas, cities, and states. An average of 30 to 35
different colleges are attended each year. Please e-mail steph.cfsk@sbcglobal.net
if you have further questions.
Phyllis Kamp Memorial
Scholarship
ALL LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS SHOULD BE RETURNED TO MRS. WILKINSON AT
THE SAME TIME AND IN THE SAME ENVELOPE THAT YOU RECEIVED FROM
HER. PLEASE DO NOT TURN THEM IN TO THE SCHOLARSHIP DONORS
YOURSELF, UNLESS NOTED ON THE APPLICATION.
DEADLINE FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIPS (EXCEPT THE SCOTT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION) WILL BE 3:30 P.M., FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 2008 (NO EXCEPTIONS!)!!!
