PURPOSE
The purpose of the BUNNY CHARD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is to provide
financial assistance to graduating seniors of Niobrara County
High School to further their education. The student's academic
record and achievement, as well as, financial need, are considered
by the Selection Advisory Committee, along with the student's
participation in community and extra-curricular activities.
ELIGILIBITY
CRITERIA
Geographic Requirements: graduating seniors of
Niobrara County High may apply.
Academic Requirements: Applicants should have at least
a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Financial
Need: Financial need must be demonstrated through completion
of the Financial Aid Affidavit on the last page of the application
form.
Number and Duration of Awards: Two scholarships of at
least $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 May 30. Each candidate
will receive an individual letter informing him/her of the status
of the application.
RENEWAL
The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years
(subject to available resources). Scholarship recipients will
receive a renewal letter, which must be signed and returned
to the Wyoming Community Foundation with a certified copy of
the transcript of the just completed year. Renewals will not
be considered until both documents are received.
APPLICATION
INFORMATION
Application
forms can be obtained from the guidance
department at Niobrara County 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 is required. All forms must be fully completed and submitted to Dennis Zowada in the Guidance office at Niobrara County High School by April 30th.
APPLICATION
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Late
applications will not be considered.
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