PURPOSE
The purpose of the ALLEN L. KEENEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is to
provide financial assistance to graduating seniors of Rock Springs
High School to further their education in the study of art. The
student's character and artistic ability are considered by the
Selection Advisory Committee, along with the reputation of the
institution where the student proposes to pursue his or her program
of study in the field of art.
ELIGILIBITY
CRITERIA
Geographic requirements: Graduating seniors of
Rock Springs High School may apply.
Number and Duration of Awards: One scholarship of $500
will be awarded each year.
Payment of Scholarship: The scholarship is made
payable directly to the educational institution to be applied
towards the student's tuition and fees.
Other Awards: This scholarship may be accepted in addition
to other awards, provided that the combined ammount does not
exceed the full amount of tuition, books, fees, supplies and
equipment required for courses at the educational institution.
TERMS
OF THE AWARD
A recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student throughout
each term. Full-time summer school attendance may be counted
as one of the terms if sufficient credits are earned. If the
student receives funds from the school due to non-completion
of a term or not attending full-time, those funds are to be
returned to the Wyoming Community Foundation. If the school
requirements are not met, but there is no refund, the scholarship
grant shall be forfeited for the next term.
It will be the responsibility of the student to obtain a copy
of the grade report at the end of each term and mail it to the
Wyoming Community Foundation. A 2.7 cumulative GPA must be maintained.
Names of recipients will be announced by April 30. Each candidate
will receive an individual letter informing him/her of the status
of the application.
APPLICATION
INFORMATION
Application forms can be obtained
from the Guidance Department at Rock
Springs High School and the Wyoming
Community Foundation. Please be thorough
and concise in your answers; your
writing skills will help the Selection
Advisory Community with its evaluation
of your credentials and will be an
indication of your potential for
success in future training. In addition
to the completed application, a transcript
of credits and two letters of recommendation
are required. Furthermore, each applicant
must also submit five or more pieces
of artwork to Ms. Vanderlinde by
February 1. All forms must be fully
completed and received by the Wyoming
Community Foundation, 313 S. 2nd
Street, Laramie, WY 82070, by February
1.
APPLICATION
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Late
applications will not be considered.
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