George “Dad” Gray Scholarship

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The George “Dad” Gray Georgia District Scholarship will be awarded to one exceptional Circle K member in Georgia who is in good standing with their Circle K club, Georgia District Circle K, and Circle K International. This year’s recipient will receive a $400 check to be used towards tuition, books, or any other financial need, at the Georgia District Convention.

Dad Gray requested that this scholarship be based on service because, “Service is the very core of Circle K and is what we, as a group, are really all about.” It is because of Dad Gray’s outstanding dedication to service that the 1992-1993 Board of Officers to create this scholarship.

The 1993-94 year was the first year this scholarship was awarded. It was the hope of the 1993-1994 Board of Officers that this would be an annual event. This scholarship is one of the items that the Georgia District Dues provides for its members.

To qualify for the George “Dad” Gray Georgia District Scholarship:

  1. You must be a Circle K member in good standing (i.e., your club must pay District and International dues). The number of dues paid members for District and International must match.
  2. You must have a G.P.A. minimum of 2.5.
  3. You must be outstanding in the area of community service for your club.

To enter:

  1. Obtain an official transcript from your school to be included with your scholarship application.
  2. One letter of recommendation from any of the following: Kiwanis Advisor, Faculty Advisor, or Club President.
  3. Write an essay (500 words or less) answering this question, “What was your favorite service project in Circle K and why?”
  4. Complete the information on page 2 of this application.

Please complete the following:

1.  What is your grade point average (minimum 2.5)?
2.  Do you attend school full-time or part-time?
3.  Do you work?
4.  Is so, how many hours per week?
5.  What is your expected date of graduation?
6.  How many SERVICE projects did your club complete?
7.  How many SERVICE projects did you participate in?

Attach the following:

·  One letter of recommendation from your Kiwanis Advisor, Faculty Advisor, or Club President.

·  Typed essay not to exceed 500 words on, “What is your favorite service project in Circle K and why?”

·  One official transcript from your school. Transcript cannot be older then six (6) months from the date the award is turned in.

fn: George Dad Gray Scholarship 2014