PURPOSE
The purpose of the ELLIS AND NELLIE PATCH SCHOLARSHIP is to
provide financial assistance to sophmore, junior and senior
students from Johnson County who are enrolled at least half-time
at a post-secondary, not-for-profit educational institution
(university, community college, trade/technical school). The
amount of the award may vary from year to year. The primary
criterion for selection is financial need. Academic proficiency
is also considered, with preference given to Sophmore students.
ELIGILIBITY
CRITERIA
Geographic Requirements: Applicants must have
ties to Johnson County, WY (e.g. legal resident of Johnson County,
graduate of Buffalo or Kaycee High School, or a recipient of
a GED certificate from a Johnson County, WY educational institute).
Academic Requirements: Applicants should have at least
a 2.0 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 $3,000 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 at least half-time throughout each
term. 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 Wyoming Community Foundation
and the Johnson County Library. 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 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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