community scholarship booklet 2020 (5)

COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE 2020 *This information is subject to change at any time Name Deadline Amount Balfour Scholarship 17 $500 (2) Beta Club Scholarship Varies Carol H Barnes Volner Scholarship $500 Clark Energy Scholar Citizen March 27 Scholarship Community Trust Bank’s Scholarship Essay Contest April 17 $1000 $500 April 17 $250 Faulkner, King, Romenesko, April and Wenz PSC Scholarship $1000 John T Ricketts Scholarship KDMK STEM Scholarship State Farm Student Athlete Scholarship Martha Roberts Mitchell Math Scholarship April $1000 Howard Memorial Scholarships (2) March 13 Jack B & Susan Carrington, Sr Scholarship April April Dr Richard Henry DMS Scholarship 17 George Crafton Memorial Scholarship Application March Varies $500 April $300 April $2,000 April $500 $500 minimum April April Montgomery County Conservation 27 District Scholarship MONTGOMERY COUNTY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION $500 $500 Montgomery County Farm Bureau March 27 March April 17 $1000 (renewable for Scholarship one year) Montgomery County Farm Bureau AG Major 27 $1000(renewable for one year) March Montgomery County Homemaker 17 Scholarship $250 fall & spring Mt Sterling Kiwanis Scholarship (3) April 17 $2000 Mt Sterling Masonic Lodge #23 Memorial Scholarship $1,000 MONTGOMERY COUNTY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP $300 Mt Sterling Rotary Club Scholarship April May April 15 (2) $500 April Natalie Calvert Memorial Scholarship TBA April 17 PEOPLES BANK TBA APRIL $300/MAX MARCH 27 SHEILA HUFF BAKER MEMORIAL Starla Medina Tonning Art Scholarship $1000 April 17 Steven W Craft Memorial Scholarship $500 February 14 Virginia Duff Calk Memorial April 17 Scholarship Amount varies White Peck Carrington Scholarship April $1,000 Spirit of the Tribe TBA April The following scholarships have a separate application Please see your guidance counselor for those applications: *Community Trust Bank’s Scholarship Essay Contest *Clark Energy Citizen Scholar Scholarship *George Crafton Memorial Scholarship *Montgomery County Conservation District Scholarship Application All other applications included in this booklet use the Community Scholarship application which is also available on the guidance website and in the guidance office It is recommended that the applications be typed Feel free to make copies of the application on the next two pages COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Scholarship applying for _ Date _ Personal Information Last Name _ First Name _ M.I Address _ Date of Birth _ SSN _ Family and Financial Data Father’s Name Father’s Address Father’s Place of Employment _ Mother’s Name _ Mother’s Address _ Mother’s Place of Employment *Total Number of Persons in Household _ *Annual Taxable Family Income *Required only for scholarships based all or in part on financial need See scholarship description for details Scholastic Data G.P.A to Date (on a 4.0 scale) _ Weighted G.P.A to Date Class Rank to Date _/ Highest ACT Composite Score _ Highest SAT Composite Score Counselor’s signature _ Date Educational Plans College Vocational/Technical School Anticipated Major _ School and Community Activities List your extracurricular activities (school and community) and any offices you have held in those organizations Include extra sheets if necessary List any honors or special recognition that you have received in school and community organizations Work Experience Company Dates of Employment Responsibilities Essay On a separate sheet of paper, explain why you are deserving of the scholarship for which you are applying Please type or write neatly in black ink References Name _ Occupation _ Address _ Phone Name _ Occupation Address _ Phone Name Occupation _ Address _ Phone BALFOUR SCHOLARSHIP WHAT: Balfour Scholarship WHO: One senior boy and one senior girl NOMINATED BY: Self, through the Community Scholarship Application SELECTED BY: Senior Awards Committee CRITERIA: Recipient must have a good academic standing Recipient must be of high moral character Recipient should demonstrate good leadership characteristics AMOUNT OF AWARD: One $500 payment to each of the selectees Payment is to be made directly to the college or university granting admission upon receipt of a letter confirming the student’s acceptance and enrollment at the institution NUMBER OF AWARDS: (One boy and one girl) APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 17 NOTIFICATION: Senior Awards Program BETA CLUB SCHOLARSHIP What: Beta Club Scholarship Who: A graduating Beta Club senior Nominated by: Nominated by application of Senior Beta member Selected by: Beta Advisory Council Criteria: Applicant must be shown to be a good citizen Applicant must have provided excellent service to the Beta Club Applicant must demonstrate financial need for the scholarship Amount of Award: Varies with amount available from fund raising activities Number of Awards: One per graduating class Nomination Deadline: April Notification: Senior Honors Night (Beta Club Scholarship applicable to college only) CAROL H BARNES VOLNER SCHOLARSHIP What: Carol H Barnes Volner Scholarship Who: Graduating senior continuing his/her education at a college or university Criteria: Plans to pursue a career in education Good academic achievement-GPA of 2.75 or higher Financial need may be considered Demonstrated a strong work ethic Demonstrated an interest in community service Amount of Award: $500 (renewable) Restrictions: Scholarship funds are to be used to help defray costs of tuition supplies, living, or other college-related experiences Renewable at the start of each school year based on college GPA Number of Awards: per year Selected by: A Foundation representative with family designee optional, a Montgomery County Middle School Teacher, with input from counseling staff, school administration Selection Deadline: weeks prior to the Annual Senior Honors Night program Nomination Deadline: April 17th Notification: During the Senior Honors Night program To be presented by a member of the Barnes family or its designee Check will be issued to recipient by the Foundation after the recipients first week of college CLARK ENERGY CITIZEN SCHOLAR SCHOLARSHIP What: Clark Energy Citizen Scholar Scholarship Who: Graduating senior who is (or whose parent or guardian is) a member of Clark Energy Cooperative, and who will attend college or vocational school Criteria: Minimum 2.50 GPA 45% Essay – 30% school and/or community involvement, and 25% GPA Application Deadline: March 27 by 4:00PM Notification: Student will be recognized on Seniors Night but scholarship money will be sent directly to college upon notification by award winner Award: $1000 one-time award *This is a separate application and is available in guidance office or online at www.clarkenergy.com under “My Community” COMMUNITY TRUST BANK’S SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST What: A scholarship winner will be chosen from each participating high school The scholarship will be payable to the college or technical school of your choice Who: All graduating seniors are eligible to enter this essay contest Rules: Essay Topic: What My Community Means to Me Essay must be the original work of the entrant Must be at least two pages in length, and no more than three pages Essay must be typed double-spaced or neatly handwritten Must be on ½ x 11 inch paper The official entry form must be attached Immediate family members of Community Trust Bank employees are not eligible Essays will be judged 75% on content, and 25% on grammar, spelling, and punctuation Amount of Award: $500 award Number of Awards: One Application Deadline: Must be turned in to guidance office by April 17th Awards Presentation: Student will be recognized on Senior Honors’ Night but scholarship money will be sent directly to college upon proof of enrollment DR RICHARD HENRY DDS SCHOLARSHIP What: Dr Richard Henry DDS Scholarship Sponsored by Dr Richard Henry 10 MONTGOMERY COUNTY FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIP (CONTINUED) The applicant must have an overall scholarship standing of at least a “C+” (2.50 GPA) for the four years of high school The applicant must have exhibited leadership skills in school and community Applications must be received by the Montgomery County Farm Bureau Office no later than March 27th of the current year The applicant must enroll in an accredited college or university or a postsecondary vocational training program no later than the fall term immediately following high school graduation, or the scholarship will be forfeited (In case of hardship, the recipient may appeal to the scholarship committee for an extension.) $500 will be mailed directly to the recipient upon receipt of proof of enrollment A copy of paid tuition statement from the college, university, or vocational school must be received by the Montgomery County Farm Bureau Treasurer, who may then issue the check The scholarship money will be equally divided between college semesters, or other similar school divisions Recipients must maintain a “C” (2.00 GPA) average in college, or satisfactory performance in vocational training Unacceptable performance or dropping out of school, except for serious illness or injury, will cause the scholarship to be forfeited 10 Recipients will be eligible to apply for annual contributions of this scholarship as long as they meet eligibility requirements (not to exceed two consecutive years, or $2000) An application for continuance can be obtained from the Montgomery County Farm Scholarship chairperson no later than June 30th of each year 11 After completion of one year of post-secondary studies, the student shall give an oral report to the Montgomery County Farm Bureau Board “I AGREE TO THE OBLIGATIONS LISTED IN THE ABOVE STATEMENT” _ Applicant Parent or Guardian 26 _ Date Date MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOMEMAKER SCHOLARSHIP •WHAT: Montgomery County Homemaker Scholarship • WHO: A graduating high school senior • CRITERIA: A) Recipient must major in either of the following: School of Human Environmental Sciences Dietetics Human Nutrition Family Sciences Retailing and Tourism Management Hospitality Management and Tourism Agriculture/Natural Resources 4-H Youth Development FFA B) Recipient should have strong academic standing C) Recipient should exhibit strong leadership qualities D) Recipient should have a financial need for the scholarship • NOMINATED BY: Family & Consumer Science Teacher, Vo-AG Teacher, or Guidance Counselor • SELECTED BY: The County Officers of the Montgomery County Homemakers Association • AMOUNT OF AWARD: $500.00 (to be given $250 per semester) • NUMBER OF AWARDS: Scholarship • NOMINATION DEADLINE: April 17 • SELECTION DATE: As needed to meet the requirements for end of school functions • PRESENTATION: A Certificate and Award Notification Letter from the Montgomery County Homemakers Association will be presented to the Recipient at the Annual Montgomery County High School Seniors Honors Night by a Homemaker Representative It is the recipient’s responsibility to notify the Montgomery 27 County Extension Office at 859-498-8741 at the beginning of each semester to receive their ½ Scholarships ($250); verifying satisfactory grades and plans of continuing into the second semester The county homemaker treasurer will then be notified to mail the scholarship check to the recipient’s college MT STERLING KIWANIS SCHOLARSHIP What: Mt Sterling Kiwanis Scholarship Award Who: To either a graduating senior or a graduate of Montgomery County High School who will enroll in college Criteria: Either a graduating senior, or graduate of Montgomery County High School who is currently enrolled in a college or university Recipient must be a person of upstanding quality that has done well in High School Student must demonstrate financial need Nominated by: Mt Sterling Kiwanis club and the Montgomery County High School Key Club Amount of Award: $2000 scholarship (renewable up to one additional year) Number of Awards: Three Nomination Deadline: April 17th Selection Date: Before Senior Honors Night 28 Notification: Scholarship money will be awarded upon proof of enrollment and mailed to the college/university to be applied toward student’s tuition MT STERLING MASONIC LODGE #23 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Sponsored by Mount Sterling Lodge #23 F & A.M P.O Box 23 Mt Sterling Ky 40353 Application Deadline: Postmarked on or before May 1, of Senior Year Notification: By letter and an awards dinner at the Masonic Lodge for the student and family Applications MUST be MAILED to (No hand deliveries will be accepted): Mt Sterling Masonic Lodge #23 Memorial Scholarship Fund P.O Box 23 Mt Sterling Ky 40353 Nominated by: Self, parent, teacher, counselor or any interested person This must include a written referral from two teachers and a counselor Selected by: Committee of Lodge Members Criteria: Community Scholarship Application, minimum of 2.75-3.5 GPA, High School transcript, must be accepted into accredited college or university, an essay or minimum pages which shows a need for financial help, an interest in community service, and why you chose the major you have Amount of Award: $1,000.00 for the Fall Semester, made payable to the school, after notification of enrollment is made 29 MONTGOMERY COUNTY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP What: Montgomery County Ministerial Association Scholarship This scholarship was established by the MCMA to promote the pursuit of a college education among low-income families The scholarship is to benefit first year part time and/or full time college students through the aided purchase of textbooks and supplies The MCMA believes a quality education serves to strengthen Christian faith and character Who: One graduating senior Criteria: Applicants must be nominated by a pastor serving in Montgomery County MCMA Scholarships are designed for an individual who plans to attend his or her first year of college Applicants will be judged on scholastics, community service, church involvement, and financial need Preference will be given to applicants who have been unable to receive other scholarships To receive the spring semester’s stipend, the recipient must maintain a 2.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale Selected by: A sub-committee of the MCMA will select the yearly recipient Amount of Award: MCMA Scholarships will pay up to $300 per semester to be used for textbooks and supplies Application Deadline: Must be received the MCMA by April 15th 30 Notification: Senior Honors Night MT STERLING ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP What: Mt Sterling Rotary Club Scholarship Who: Graduating senior Criteria: High academic standing Leadership Citizenship, personal values Exceptional service to the school-important areas, noteworthy achievements Positive attitudes Financial need will be considered Nominated by: Student application to the guidance office Selected by: Rotary Club Scholarship Committee 31 Amount of Award: Two – one time $500 scholarship paid by the treasurer upon notification from the committee chairperson Recipient will be a guest at one Rotary Club meeting and share career goals Number of Awards: Two high school student Nomination Deadline: April Selection Date: In May, prior to the Senior Honors Night program Notification: By committee chairperson to the guidance office Scholarship will be awarded by a club representative on Senior Honors Night in May NATALIE CALVERT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP What: Natalie Calvert Memorial Scholarship Who: A graduating Montgomery Co High School senior who has experienced the loss of a parent to suicide, drug overdose or incarceration Criteria: Plans to pursue a college degree Demonstrate a need for financial assistance Good Academic Achievement-GPA of 2.75 or higher Must complete an application and write an essay demonstrating the struggle they have experienced with the loss of a parent and hardships and how they hope to better themselves 32 Selection Committee: Members of the family and school representative Nominated by: Self; through the Community Scholarship Application Amount of Award: To be determined (non-renewable) Award may be used for the purchase of books or housing expenses The check will be sent to the student upon proof of enrollment Application Deadline: April 17th Notification: Senior Honors Night • Scholarship may be used for tuition, books, supplies, as determined by the recipient SHEILA HUFF BAKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP WHAT: Sheila Huff Baker Memorial Scholarship WHO: Graduating senior pursuing a post-secondary education or technical career degree CRITERIA: Recipient must have earned a minimum of 3.00 GPA Recipient must attend an accredited college or university as a full-time student or a technical career school Recipient must have demonstrated a positive attitude toward school, learning and personal growth and accomplishment Recipient must have attended Montgomery County High School for four years of high school Recipient must submit a one page essay on how this scholarship will help in attainment of his/her educational goals Recipient will be judged on scholastics, community service, church involvement, and financial need Suggested judging guidelines include the following:  10% - ACT or SAT composite scores (sponsors may request copy of student transcript) 33     15% Cumulative GPA 15% Strength of applicant’s curriculum 20% Community, church and county extension involvement 40% Financial need SPONSORED BY: The Sheila Huff Baker Memorial Scholarship RESTRICTIONS: Scholarship is awarded directly to the college or university to defray costs of tuition APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 27th RECOMMENDED BY: A guidance counselor and high school teacher SELECTED BY: Committee composed of family members and/or representatives selected by Huff family NOTIFICATION: Senior Honors Night AWARD: $300 maximum after proof of enrollment is submitted to the Director of the Education Foundation or the high school guidance counselor *Check issued by Montgomery County Education Foundation upon presentation of college statement or receipts of bills paid STARLA MEDINA TONNING ART SCHOLARSHIP What: Starla Medina Tonning Art Scholarship Sponsored by the Tonning Family and the Montgomery County Education Foundation Who: A graduating senior continuing education in a college or university Criteria: Interest in art, such as visual art, sculpture, music, creative writing, or poetry Plans to pursue art interests, but not necessarily through an art major/minor Good academic achievement – GPA of 2.75 or higher 34 Recipient must have a need for financial assistance Interest in American Indian art, history, or culture Compassion for others Selection Committee: MCHS art teacher, with input from counseling staff, school administration, and Foundation representative Amount of Award: $1000 scholarship (non-renewable); Application Deadline: April 17th Notification: Senior Honors Night • Scholarship may be used for tuition, books, supplies, as determined by the recipient Check will be issued to recipient by the foundation after the recipient’s first week of college STEVEN WHITNEY CRAFT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP What: Steve Craft Memorial Scholarship Who: Graduating seniors or college students that are FFA members at Montgomery County High School Criteria: Must enter college and major in some sort of Production Agriculture Applicant should have need for financial help 35 Nominated by: Self-referral through application process Amount of Award: $500 (non-renewable) Number of Awards: Usually one In some cases, the scholarship could equally be divided Nomination Deadline: February 14th Selection Deadline: By FFA Banquet Notification: FFA Banquet Peoples Bank of Kentucky Scholarship Name Address _ Parent/Guardian Name Occupation of father mother 36 High School Grade Point Average _ACT Composite College, University, Technical or Vocational School you plan to attend: _ In what field you plan to major? Will you qualify for Pell Grant and state grant awards? What other scholarships have you received or will receive? List all awards, athletic activities and/or other activities you have participated in during high school Students who have worked while in high school should include this information Please attach a transcript and recent picture _ _ Application must be received by Peoples Bank of Kentucky no later than April 1th by 4:00pm: Peoples Bank of Kentucky Attn: Mary Jane Pettit 202 Bentley Drive Mt Sterling, KY 40353 VIRGINIA DUFF CALK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP What: Virginia Duff Calk Memorial Scholarship Scholarship endowed by the Virginia Duff Calk estate Who: A graduating Montgomery Co High School senior or an MCHS graduate currently attending a college or university 37 Criteria: Academic merit Characteristics of leadership and good citizenship Financial need Preference may be given to members of the Somerset Christian Church Selection Committee: Committee of faculty members with recipient to be chosen by the Trustee of the Virginia Duff Calk Memorial Scholarship Fund Nominated by: Self; through the Community Scholarship Application Notification Deadline: April 17th Amount of Award: Amount Varies (non-renewable) This award may be divided between multiple recipients at the discretion of the Trustee Notification: Student will be recognized on Senior Honors’ Night, but scholarship money will be sent directly to college upon proof of enrollment WHITE PECK CARRINGTON SCHOLARSHIP WHAT: White Peck Carrington Scholarship WHO: Graduating senior pursuing a college degree in education 38 CRITERIA: Recipient plans a career as a lawyer Recipient must demonstrate financial need Recipient must have earned a 3.4 GPA minimum Recipient must have demonstrated a strong work ethic Recipient must be recognized as exhibiting outstanding leadership and character traits Recipient must have a record of service in the community Recipient must submit a typewritten letter stating their need for a scholarship and shall include other scholarships received SPONSORED BY: RECOMMENDED BY: SELECTED BY: White Peck Carrington Law Firm One guidance counselor, one Foundation representative, one representative from White, Peck, Carrington, LLP Committee composed of a guidance counselor, a Foundation representative, and an Oldfield family representative (optional) APPLICATION DEADLINE: April NOTIFICATION: Senior Honors Night AWARD: $1,000 annual (non-renewable) to be paid directly to the college/university upon receipt of the letter accepting the applicant Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, registration fees, or textbooks *Check issued by Montgomery County Education Foundation upon presentation of college statement or receipts of bills paid SPIRIT OF THE TRIBE SCHOLARSHIP What: Spirit of the Tribe Scholarship 39 Who: Graduating Montgomery Co High School senior continuing education in a college, university or technical school/program Criteria: A senior who has: -exhibited school spirit -has an outgoing personality in daily living -sound personal values and character traits -strives to maintain a positive attitude -good academic achievement with a GPA of 3.5 or higher To Apply: Must complete a Community Scholarship application and write an essay demonstrating what the “Spirit of the Tribe” means to them Selection Committee: Members of the Social Committee Nominated by: Self; through the Community Scholarship Application Amount of Award: To be determined (non-renewable) Award may be used for the purchase of books or housing expenses Application Deadline: April Notification: Senior Honors Night 40 ... applications: *Community Trust Bank’s Scholarship Essay Contest *Clark Energy Citizen Scholar Scholarship *George Crafton Memorial Scholarship *Montgomery County Conservation District Scholarship. .. www.clarkenergy.com under “My Community? ?? COMMUNITY TRUST BANK’S SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY CONTEST What: A scholarship winner will be chosen from each participating high school The scholarship will be payable... Homemaker 17 Scholarship $250 fall & spring Mt Sterling Kiwanis Scholarship (3) April 17 $2000 Mt Sterling Masonic Lodge #23 Memorial Scholarship $1,000 MONTGOMERY COUNTY MINISTERIAL ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP