Gibbs Care Scholarship Information

The Gibbs Scholarship is a fund left by Geraldine Gibbs to assist SteelvilleHigh School graduates who are pursuing a career in a medically related field. The fund is managed by two trustees who make awards from the fund.

To apply, submit a letter of application stating your major field of study or program and your yearly budget. Payment of stipend will be made to the school-office of financial affairs. Any award in excess of fees will be given to the recipient.

In addition, the student must submit a letter of acceptance to the school an/or program, a copy of the class schedule, and an admission office letter stating your declared major.

Below is a listing of the types of programs eligible for stipend.

up to $2000 per program** up to $2000 per semester** up to $3000 per semester**

6-18 month program 2-4 year program professional (post degree)

most technician training physical therapy chiropractor

LPN Occupational therapy dentist

Dental technician A.A./RN/BSN optometrist

EMT pharmacist physician

X-ray technician physician assistant post RN/BSN training

Respiratory therapist

*decision of trustees is final.

**amount based upon budget, cost of program, and length of program.

This list is not all inclusive. If you have an area of study not listed, check with your counselor.

The award is for one semester and MAY BE renewed upon written request to the trstees, presentation of a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale), semester schedule of classes, and notification of major field of study from the school. You may contact the trustees at the address below:

Gibbs Scholarship Trustee

J Taylor or P Emmons

P.O. Box 374

Steelville, MO65565

Application for the GIBBS Foundation Scholarship

Section I. Information to be supplied by applicant

(Please type or print)

Name in Full:

First full middle last

Date of Birth Male Female Birthplace

Month/day/year town state

Name of High School

Date of graduating ceremony

Full name of

Parent or Guardian

(please list names as they should appear on a news release)

Permanent Address of

Parent or Guardian

Street or route number town state zip

Father’s Occupation

Mother’s Occupation

Number of Brothers and sisters: Older than you younger

What college do you plan to attend?

Date you expect to enter: (month and year)

Do you plan to commute from home? If not, where do u plan to live?

In the space below, briefly summarize your school, church, and community activities. List Organizations of which you are a member and offices you held.

In the budget form below, please list your anticipated expenses and your resources for meeting these costs from the school year, August to May.

Estimated expenses for the school year Estimated resources for the school year

Tuition & Fees $ Summer Savings $

Books and Supplies Other Savings & Assets

Board Contributed by parents

Room Gifts from relatives or friends

Clothes Loans from parents

Incidentals (haircuts, laundry, ect.) Any other loans

Recreation Part-tine jobs

Miscellaneous Scholarships

Any other income or resources

Total$ Total $

Financial Aid For Which You Have Applied:

Name of Financial Aide Value Has it been granted to you?

What will be our college major and what are your educational plans?

Indicate what you have done in planning ahead to help meet your anticipated college expenses. How you’re earned or saved money and what have will be your plans for the coming summer?

The Applicant here with consents that the Scholarship Selection Committee be fully informed as to the Applicant’s scholastic standing, character, and other factors having a bearing on this application.

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(Applicant’s signature)

After you have completed your part of this application, present this to your principal or counselor for their certification and delivery to the scholarship selection committee.

Section II: Information to be supplied by Principal or Counselor.

This is to certify that the above applicant ranked ____as of ____semesters of work in a class of seniors.

Date of high school graduation will be ______. The applicant has taken the following college aptitude test under the Missouri Statewide Testing Program:

Name of test ______Raw Score ______Date Tested ______

The committee would appreciate a brief statement concerning your evaluation of this applicant’s citizenship and worthiness for scholarship consideration. Thanks.

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Principal or Counselor

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Name of High School

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Address of High School