The Stephen Lee Gayle Memorial Scholarship
Stephen Lee Gayle was born and raised in Stafford County,VA. He became a lifetime member of the White Oak Volunteer Rescue Squad (WOVRS) in 2010, and dedicated over two decadesas a volunteer helping area residents. After his unexpected passing in June of 2011, WOVRS decided to create this scholarship to honor his memory. Two studentswill be selected from Stafford County High Schoolsto be the recipients, each in the amount of $500. Applicants must be high school seniors planning to attend college, trade/technical school, or who will continuetheir education in the field of EMS. Preferential selection will be given to applicants who have completed coursework in EMT-B, and who will qualify to participate in the State Examination. A high school transcript, verification of eligibility to participate in the State exam (if applicable), and 300+ word essay about the importance of public service are required. A letter of recommendation is optional. Applications are available through your school’s counseling center,and the postmark deadline is Friday, April20, 2018.
The Stephen Lee Gayle Memorial Scholarship Application
Dear Applicant:
Thank you for your interest in the Stephen Lee Gayle Memorial Scholarship, which celebrates the life of one of our Volunteers. Mr. Gayle was a lifetime resident of Stafford County, having graduated in 1974 from Stafford Senior High School. He became a career EMT, and volunteered over two decades of service to the White Oak Volunteer Rescue Squad (WOVRS). He was well known in the White Oak Area as gentle and compassionate man, who was more interested in helping others than in material gain. This scholarship, which bears his name, is designed in particular to recognize students who understand the importance of public service, and who have a willingness to want to “Serve Proudly.”
When complete, your application should be mailed to:
White Oak Volunteer Rescue Squad
Scholarship Program
535 White Oak Road
Falmouth, VA 22405
Deadline: April 20, 2018
In fairness to all applicants, we will not consider any applications postmarked after April 20, 2018. WOVRS will award two$500 scholarships this year to two students from Stafford County Public High Schools:
1. Applicants must be high school seniors planning to attend a college, trade/technical school, or who will continue their education in the field of EMS.
2. The application must be completed in full; incomplete applications will not be eligible for consideration.
3. Preferential selection will be given to applicants who have completed coursework in EMT-B, and who will qualify to participate in the State Examination.
4. A high school transcript, verification of eligibility to participate in the State exam (if applicable), and 300+ word essay about the importance of public service are required. No more than two letters of recommendation will be also accepted.
5. Both recipients will be asked to attend the Annual Squad Banquet, which will be held on 9 June, 2018.
6. Applications must be postmarked by April 20, 2018.
Thank you again for your interest! If you have any questions or comments regarding the Stephen Lee Gayle Memorial Scholarship, please email or call 1-540-424-6730.
The Stephen Lee Gayle Memorial Scholarship Application
I.GENERAL INFORMATION
Name: ______Date: ______
Address: ______
Phone: ______CityStateZip
Present High School: ______
School Counselor: ______Phone: ______
Anticipated Date of Graduation: ______/___/______
List in the colleges or other educational institutions where you have applied:
Name of Institution (attach additional sheet if necessary)
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List all volunteer activities, including those related to school, and number of hours that you served:
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II. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Please describe your present financial situation and your plans for financing your education:
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Have you received any other scholarships? If so, please describe:
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III.PARENT OR GUARDIAN CERTIFICATION/SIGNATURE
To the best of my knowledge, the information described in this application is complete and accurate.
Name: ______Date: ______
Stephen Lee Gayle Memorial Scholarship Application – Deadline April 20
The Stephen Lee Gayle Memorial Scholarship Application
IV. PERSONAL STATEMENT
Please write and include a typed statement (300+ words) describing your views on publicservice, and whether or not you feel that volunteering is an important part oflife. Use examples of how you have gained insight by experiences that you have had volunteering your time.
V. REFERENCES
Your application may be accompanied by no more than twoletters of recommendation, but these are not required. If you choose to include them, please ask your reference(s)to include a description of your success as a high school student, knowledge of volunteer time in which you have participated, and the extent to which your high school performance is a good reflection of your ability.
VI. GUIDELINES
1. All requirements of your application must be postmarked by April 20th2018. Any applications postmarked after April 20th2018 will not be considered.
2. Please do not staple your materials.
3. When possible, please submit all requirements of your application together in one envelope.
Stephen Lee Gayle Memorial Scholarship Application – Deadline April 20