Scholarship Data Sheet

Application Deadline:Applications must be received at the School of Economics by4:30 p.m. on the first Friday in March or postmarked no later than March 2, 2018.

Scholarship Background:The Board of Directors established this scholarship in May, 2004. The School of Economics Scholarship is funded through the generous donations of individuals, businesses, and organizations.

Purpose:The School of Economics Scholarship promotes the pursuit of a career in a business-related field of study (e.g., entrepreneurship, sales, marketing, computer/information systems, finance, accounting, personnel, economics, and management).

Number of Recipients:A total of two (2) scholarships may be awarded each year. One will be made

available to a graduating senior from the Blue SpringsR-IVSchool District and

one will be presented to a graduating senior who was home or private schooled, or

who attended a public school outside of Blue SpringsR-IVSchool District. All

applicants must have attendedthe School of Economics at some time during their K-6 school years.

Scholarship Amount: The award amount of a non-renewable School of Economics scholarship is $500.00

Eligibility Guidelines: a.The applicant must be a graduating senior of the Blue SpringsR-IVSchool

District or a graduating senior who was home schooled, privately schooled, or attended a public school outside of the Blue SpringsR-IVSchool District.

  1. The applicant must pursue a higher education degree or specialized trade/

vocational training in a business-related field/occupation.

  1. The applicant must have attended the Blue Springs School of Economics sometime during his/her years as a K-6 student.
  1. The applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above.
  1. The applicant must have record of involvement in civic, community, or extra-curricular activities.
  1. The applicant must submit an essay of 500 words or less that includes a favorite memory/experience from attending the School of Economics and elaborates upon how the Scholarship will make future career goals more attainable.
  1. The applicant shall in no way be excluded from applying due to gender, race, religion, or any other discriminatory designation.
  1. The recipient must utilize the scholarship within one (1) year of the date it was awarded.

Selection Process:The Selection Committee will consist of members of the School of Economics Board of Directors. The award will be announced in May, 2018.

Send Application to:SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

200 NW 14th Street

BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64015

THE SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

PERSONAL DATA

Name: ______Date of Birth: ______

First Middle Last

Home Address: ______

StreetCityStateZip

Home Phone #: ______

Email Address: ______

SCHOOL DATA

CurrentHigh School: ______Cumulative GPA: ______

High School Phone #: ______

HS Counselor Signature: ______Counselor e-mail:______

Year(s) attended the School of Economics and group with which you attended: ______

List all of the civic, community, and extra-curricular activities that were participated in during grades 9-12: ______

______

______

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Applicant’s intended business related field of study: ______

Applicant’s intended university/college/business school:

1st Choice: ______

2nd Choice: ______

Signature: ______Date: ______

Applicant

On a separate sheet of paper, write an essay of 500 words or less that includes a favorite memory/experience from attending the School of Economics and elaborates upon how the Scholarship will make future career goals more attainable.

The application and essay should be returned to:SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS

SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE

200 NW 14th Street

BLUE SPRINGS, MO 64015

Applications must be postmarked no later than Friday, March 2, 2018.

The School of Economics Scholarship Committee will hold all information provided in strictest confidence.