Wyoming Community Foundation

Apply for a Scholarship: Bunny Chard Memorial Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP 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.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Geographic Requirements: Graduating seniors of Niobrara County High School 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.