PURPOSE
The purpose of the Fred A. Earl Memorial Scholarship is to provide financial assistance for Native Americans living in Wyoming to further their education at a post-secondary, not-for-profit educational institution (university, community college, trade/technical school). The Selection Committee will consider the student's academic record, achievements and financial need in addition to his/her participation in community and extra-curricular activities.
ELIGILIBITY
CRITERIA
Geographic requirements: Scholarships are limited
to enrolled members of the Arapaho or Shoshone tribes residing
anywhere in Fremont County and/or to an enrolled member of
another tribe living on the Wind River Reservation.
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: 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 amount
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 2.5 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. Please be thorough and concise in your answers; your writing skills will help the Selection Advisory Committee 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 Laramie, WY 82070, by February 1.
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