LSWHS 2017 Scholarship Cover Sheet
Please attach a cover sheet with each individual scholarship application.
Applicant's Name______Date______
Address______
City______State______Zip______
Home Phone # (_____)______Cell (_____)______
Email Address ______Birthdate______
GPA______Class Rank______
University/College/Trade School you plan to attend:______
Scholarship Applying for: (Read qualifications for each scholarship before applying. Check ONLY the specific scholarship for which you are applying (use a separate cover sheet for each scholarship for which you apply).
□ Bernard C. Campbell Scholarship (LSHS, LSN and LSW)
□ Beth Chandler Service Scholarship (LSHS, LSN and LSW– only one awarded districtwide)
□ Billy Goat Scholarship (LSHS, LSN and LSW)
□ Carrie Foresee Memorial Scholarship (LSHS, LSN and LSW)
□ Harold A. Morlock JROTC Scholarship (LSHS, LSN and LSW)
□ Lee’s Summit Teachers Scholarship (LSHS, LSN and LSW)
□ Major Saver Scholarship (LSHS, LSN and LSW)
□ Noel Trust Engineering Scholarship (LSHS, LSN and LSW – only one awarded districtwide)
□ Pinnell Family Scholarship (LSHS, LSN and LSW – only one awarded districtwide)
□ Rachel Dent Athletic Scholarship (LSHS, LSN and LSW) (female student)
□ Stepp Into the Future Scholarship (LSHS, LSN, LSW – only one awarded districtwide to former LSE
student)
□ Sue Jacobi Scholarship (LSHS, LSN, LSW – only one awarded districtwide to former PLE student or child of PLE
staff)
For office use only:
John B. Morgan Scholarship (LSN and LSW only – this applicant is to be identified via staff and then asked to submit
an application staff have been provided electronically by LSEF)
Data Sheet
Scholarship Name: Beth Chandler Service Scholarship – Highland Park Elementary
Send Application to: Your Guidance Counselor
(Guidance counselor will forward applications and transcripts
to LS Educational Foundation office.)
Deadline: Wednesday, March 8, 2017 – 3:00 p.m.
Background: This scholarship was established in honor of Beth Chandler upon her retirement in
May 2011 by Highland Park Elementary (HPE) faculty, family and friends in
appreciation of Beth’s faithful service to the students, staff and families of the Lee’s
Summit School District for 25 years – 13 of those at Highland Park Elementary.
Purpose: The purpose of the scholarship is to promote the pursuit of higher education leading to a degree. All applicants must have attended Highland Park Elementary at some time during their elementary school years.
Number of recipients: One scholarship will be awarded each year to a graduating senior.
(Applications will be provided at each high school, but only one district recipient
will be chosen annually. That recipient must have attended Highland Park
Elementary.)
Scholarship amount: $500
Guidelines: a. The applicant must have attended Highland Park Elementary
at some time during their K-6 years.
b. The applicant must be a Lee’s Summit R-7 School District graduating senior.
c. The applicant plans to pursue a higher education degree at a University, College, or Trade School.
d. The applicant must be involved in civic, community or extra-curricular school activities.
e. The applicant must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA or above.
f. The recipient shall in no way be limited by gender, race, religion, or any other designation that could exclude an individual.
Process: The selection committee will consist of members of the Chandler family, one HPE staff member, and one Lee’s Summit Educational Foundation board member. The award will be announced in May of each year and the recipient will also be recognized at the end of year HPE Assembly.
Scholarship Payment: The scholarship will be made by a LS Educational Foundation check payable to the
recipient and his/her choice of a higher learning institution. To receive the
scholarship check, recipient must send proof of enrollment to the Foundation at
301 NE Tudor Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64086.
Beth Chandler Service Scholarship
Provided to a Highland Park Elementary Alumni Student
Please complete the following application and cover sheet by
Wednesday, March 8, 2017 and return it to your guidance counselor.
1. Please provide a brief autobiography.
2. Please relate a favorite memory from your Highland Park Elementary School experience.
3. Please discuss your choice of college or technical school, anticipated future field
of study and career/occupational goals.
4. Please share about opportunities in which you have been involved that have helped make a positive difference in our community/world.
5. How have the experiences shared in the question above helped shape your future plans?
6. Please list the civic, community, and extra-curricular school activities in which you have been/are involved. Include awards, recognitions received and leadership positions.
7. Who has been a mentor to you and why?
8. Please attach 2 letters of recommendation (no family members).