PURPOSE
The purpose of the PLATTE COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP is to provide financial
assistance to graduating seniors of Platte County High Schools
to further their education. The Selection Advisory Committee
considers a student's academic record, achievements, financial
need. and the student's participation in community and extra-curricular
activities.
ELIGILIBITY
CRITERIA
Geographic requirements: Graduating seniors of
Platte County High School may apply.
Academic Requirements: Applicants should have
at least a 2.5 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: Three scholarships
of $500 each 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 Director of the Platte County
Library or 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 received
by the Wyoming Community Foundation,
221 Ivinson Ave., 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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