Worland High School
UNIVERSAL APPLICATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Spring, 2017
Universal Application based scholarships are listed below with all information on deadlines, criteria, and addresses where applications should be sent.
All universal scholarship applications are to be postmarked
no later than Friday, April 7, 2017.
Students receiving any local universal scholarships will be given instructions by the scholarship committee on how to verify enrollment to the college/university they plan to attend and procedure on how to collect scholarship monies.
Students should make plans financially that all local universal scholarships earned will be granted and monies could arrive at their college/university at the beginning of Second Semester.
ALDEEN SWARTZENDRUBER NURSING SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements:
1 - Must pursue a vocation in the field of nursing
2 - Must submit a paragraph discussing reasons for selecting the nursing field
3 - Scholarship must be used the Fall semester after graduation from WHS
Send to: Aldeen Swartzendruber Scholarship
Public Health – Nicole Chatwin
1007 Robertson Ave.
Worland, Wyoming 82401
BLAIRS MARKET SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements:
1 - Student must attend Northwest Community College in Powell, Wyoming.
Send to:Randy Durr
WHS
Worland, Wyoming 82401
B.P.O DOES SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements:
1 - Must write a 300-word essay on, “What it means to be an American.”
2 - The scholarship must be used the Fall semester after graduation from WHS.
Send to:Paula Beck Acord
805 S. 15th Street
Worland, Wyoming 82401
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S AWARD
Requirements:
1 - Must be used by the third semester following graduation from WHS
2 – Must document all student activities in leadership during WHS career, both in and out of the school setting.
Send to:Mary Minish
300 Sagebrush
Worland, Wyoming 82401
CHAPTER AA, PEO, CAROLYN HARRINGTON EDUCATIONAL GRANT
Requirements:
1 – Must write an essay that “Reflects your personal point of view on yourmost significant challenge of accomplishment.”
2 - Preference given to students who enroll at Cottey College, Nevada, Missouri.
Send to:Sarah Healy
1205 Hillcrest Drive
Worland, Wyoming 82401
CHAPTER AA, PEO, KITSY BARNES EDUCATIONAL GRANT
Requirements:
1 – Must write an essay that “Reflect on the major reasons prompting your decision to further your education beyond high school.”
2 - Preference given to students who seek a career in science education.
Send to:Sarah Healy
1205 Hillcrest Drive
Worland, Wyoming 82401
CLIFFORD BRUBAKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Send to:Nikki Martinez
1201 Russell Ave.
Worland, Wyoming 82401
WASHAKIE COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements:
1 – Must write a 500 word essay on, “What is the most important issue facing Washakie County, and if you were in the position of County Commissioner, what would be your solution?”
2 - For use at a Wyoming trade school, college, or university
Send to:Washakie County Commissioner’s Scholarship
Box 260
Worland, Wyoming 82401
SIGMA CHAPTER OF DELTA KAPPA GAMMA INTERNATIONAL AWARD
Requirements:
1 – Must submit an essay entitled, “Why I chose to pursue a major in the field of Education.”
2 – Must pursue a vocation in the field of Education
3 – Must including a need for financial aid.
Send to:Kathy Morrison
612 Grace Ave.
Worland, Wyoming 82401
DOROTHY HAMILTON SCHOLARSHIP
Send to:Nikki Martinez
1201 Russell Ave.
Worland, Wyoming 82401
FAMILY PRACTICE SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements:
1 - Must demonstrate academic ability, community leadership, and strong motivation to pursue a career in the field of Medicine
2 - Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher; Must submit a personal statement indicating the reason for the student’s choice of a career in the field of Medicine.
Send to:Jane Thurston
401 South 15th Street
Worland, Wyoming 82401
GAIL CARVER PHOTOGRAPHY SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements:
1 - Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher
2 - Pursuing a major in Fine or Visual Arts
3 - Essay on post-secondary goals
4 - Submit a portfolio
Send to:Gail Carver
724 South 17th Street
Worland, Wyoming 82401
FRIENDS OF THE WASHAKIE LIBRARY SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements:
1 – Must major in the field of Language Arts, Education, or Library Science
2 – Must submit an essay of 200 words or less on your future goals and aspirations.
Send to:Vicki Overcast
WHS
Worland, Wyoming 82401
4-H COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements:
1 - Must be a current member of Washakie County 4-H
2 - Must participate in the Washakie County Fair the summer following graduation
3 – Must attach a cumulative 4-H Portfolio with copies of sections.
PORTFOLIO Requirements
1 – Projects – This section should be cumulative and should include a complete list of each year you were involved in 4-H and corresponding projects taken that year. Do not copy all project records.
2 – Awards & Recognition – Copy all of this section which is cumulative and includes a complete list of each year in 4-H and the awards and recognition received.
3 – Leadership – Copy all of this section which is cumulative and should include a complete list of each year in 4-H and leadership responsibilities.
4 – Community Service - Copy all of this section which is cumulative and should include a complete list of each year in 4-H and the community service projects completed.
5 – Participation and Non 4-H Experiences - Copy all of this section which is cumulative and should include a complete list of each year in 4-H as well as any non 4-H activities you would like to include.
6 – 4-H Story & Section 7 – Photos and Media – These sections will not be used in the evaluation for this scholarship. Please remove these materials before submitting your scholarship application.
IMPORTANT NOTE: To best facilitate the scholarship process, your final scholarship application (in its entirety) should fit in a single, three-ring binder no greater than one (1) inch thick.
Send to:4-H COUNCIL
Box 609
Worland, Wyoming 82401
MERCADO FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements:
1 - Submit an additional paragraph describing extenuating financial circumstances.
Send to:Kim Accurso
Box 375
Worland, Wyoming 82401
SCOTT PARIS HEALTH CARE SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements:
1 - Must pursue a major in a health related field
2 – Must write a short essay on the reasons for selecting this field of study.
Send to:Washakie Co. Ambulance Service
Box 817
Worland, Wyoming 82401
SUNLIGHT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements:
1 - Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
2 – Must submit three (3) letters of recommendation
3 - Student must show financial need on the application.
4 – Must be a member of the Sunlight Federal Credit Union.
Send to:Sunlight Federal Credit Union
1429 Big Horn Ave.
Worland, Wyoming 82401
WASHAKIE MEDICAL CENTER AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements:
1 - Must plan on entering a health care profession
* In the event the recipient of this scholarship leave a medical program, the entire amount of the scholarship must be repaid to the Washakie Medical Center Auxiliary.
Send to:Meg Stark
509 N. Hillcrest
Worland, Wyoming 82401
NATHAN WILLE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is presented annually by the WHS Student Council to honor the memory of Nathan Wille. Nathan was a member of the WHS Class of 2002 and was killed in an automobile accident on May 28, 2002, just nine days after his graduation. Although he might not have been a ‘high profile’ student, he accomplished much in school, church and in our community. His life was a positive contribution to the world in which he lived. In his quiet and unassuming way, Nathan was an exemplary role model for his classmates, his friends, and anyone who knew him.
Requirements:
1 – Must write an essay which addressed the following question:
“What makes a person a role model who will make a difference and what have I done and what will I do to become that person?”
* The essay should be a maximum length of four pages; using standard margins and fonts.
* The use of proper grammar, form and punctuation will be a consideration in the evaluation of the essay.
* Each essay will be read and evaluated by at least three teachers chosen at random.
Send to:Christy Vickers
WHS
Worland, Wyoming 82401
WORLAND KIWANIS SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements:
1 - Preference will be given to members of the WHS Key Club.
Send to:Steve Hunt
WCC – 1200 Culbertson Ave.
Worland, Wyoming 82401
WORLAND EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (WEA) SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements:
1 – Must submit a one page essay that discusses why you want to become an educator. The essay should address what subject area you are interested in teaching and why you think that particular subject matter is important to the field of education. The essay should address what age level you would like to teach. It may also address who may have inspired you to go into the field of education and what qualities you have that will allow you to become a good educator.
2 – Must submit one (1) letter of recommendation from a person in your community that is able to discuss what would make you a good candidate for an educational scholarship.
Send to:Jacque Pike
WHS
Worland Wyoming 82401
WORLAND HIGH SCHOOL AP U.S. HISTORY SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements:
1 - Must be an active member of Honors U.S. History course
2 – Must go ‘above and beyond’ the normal effort as a student.
3 – Must complete 300-word essay, “If you could meet anyone you have studied in American History who would it be, and why?
Send to:Randy Durr
WHS
Worland, Wyoming
DONOVAN BUCKMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements:
1 - Must be a member of FFA
2 – Must have a minimum GPA of 3.00
3 - Must attend a Wyoming Community College or the University of Wyoming
4 - Preference given for involvement in community service.
Send to:Jack Stott
Washakie Co. School District #1
1900 Howell
Worland, Wyoming 82401
PATSY F. JESSUP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements:
1 - Must be entering the field of education
2 – Must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 GPA
3 - Preference given to financial need
4 – Must complete 300-word essay entitled, “Why I want to be a teacher.”
Send to:Jack Stott
Washakie Co. School District #1
1900 Howell
Worland, Wyoming 82401
WATSON FAMILY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements:
1 – A student who has demonstrated grit, perseverance, character, and citizenship.
2 – A student who has earned grades which meet or exceed his/her ability to achieve.
Send to:Jack Stott
Washakie Co. School District #1
1900 Howell
Worland, Wyoming 82401