The Mary Sandy Scholarship has been established to provide financial assistance to graduating seniors of Chariton High School who will be pursuing a career in teaching.
The scholarship was established by Dr. Bill and Pam Sandy, Brock and Ashton of Holdrege, Nebraska in honor of his mother’s 80th birthday, “to honor her contributions to the education of our family and the members of the surrounding community.” Bill and Pam Sandy are graduates of Russell High School and Mary is a graduate of Chariton High School. She attended CharitonJunior College during its last year in existence and went on to a 35-year teaching career (including 29 years in Russell) before retiring.
One scholarship, in the amount of two thousand dollars ($2,000) will be awarded.
Application Process and Eligibility:
Eligible applicants will be graduating seniors of CharitonHigh School. Candidates should submit a completed application packet to the Scholarship Selection Committee by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 20, 2018. Completed applications should include all of the following:
___Application form
___Two letters of reference
___Essay – typed, double-spaced and 500 words or less (see application)
___Copy of current high school transcript
___Completed copy of Financial Management Budget Form
The scholarship is a one-time, non-renewable disbursement. The scholarship funds will be sent to the recipient’s educational institution following receipt of written verification of enrollment. Recipients must keep the Scholarship Selection Committee informed of any changes in their educational plans.
Completed application packets should be mailed or dropped off to:
Chariton Area Chamber/Main Street
Mary Sandy Scholarship Selection Committee
104 North Grand Street
P.O. Box 735
Chariton, IA50049
DEADLINE: 5 p.m.on Friday, April 20, 2018.
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Name ______
Home address ______
Home phone ______Other phone ______
Email ______
Parents/Guardian ______
Planned field of study ______
Planned school/college/university ______
Scholastic
High school attended ______
Rank in class: ______out of ______
Grade point average ______ACT score ______
Leadership/Community Involvement (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Community involvement ______
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Leadership positions: ______
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School and/or other activities: ______
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Essay:
On a separate sheet of paper your essays should be typed, double-spaced and 500 words or fewer: Describe your involvement in school activities, your personal and professional goals, and why you would like to be considered for the Mary Sandy Scholarship.
Mary Sandy Scholarship
2018
Financial Management Budget
Please complete the financial management budget worksheet using cost estimates from the school you are most likely to attend.
Applicant Name ______
College or university ______
Approximate start date: ______
Tuition
Per semester or term: $______Per year: $______
Room & Board
Per semester/term: $______Per year: $______
Books
Per semester/term: $ ______Per year: $ ______
Fees
Per semester/term: $ ______Per year: $ ______
Transportation
Per semester/term: $ ______Per year: $ ______
Other (please describe) ______
Per semester/term: $ ______Per year: $ ______
I/we acknowledge that all preceding information is true to the best of my/our knowledge.
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