The McCallum Family Scholarship is given in memory of a Scottish immigrant family and it is a tangible way of saying “Thank you, America.”

The immigrants James McCallum and Janet McKerral McCallum sailed from Scotland for America on their wedding day. Archie McCallum, James’ unwed, illiterate brother also accompanied them. Bound together by love, faith and a promise of a better life in the New World, they signed on as indentured servants, through the Scottish Presbyterian Church, working two years to pay off their passage and an additional two years to pay their passage westward. At that time the farm servant’s social and economic status was equivalent to that of a hired sharecropper in the United States. It was a lifestyle close to serfdom.

The family homesteaded in Larene, Washington, approximately eight miles north of Davenport. The picture above is of the homestead area, with grandson Barney McCallum in the foreground.

The Barney McCallum and family make this McCallum Family Scholarship possible for use today, and into perpetuity. The criteria include, but not limited to financial need, personal achievement, and a demonstrated commitment to education.

THE McCALLUM FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP

2017 APPLICATION

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Dave McCallum’s family pioneered in the Davenport area. Dave was an attorney in Davenport. He was an alumnus of DavenportHigh School having graduated in 1906. The family of Dave McCallum has established a scholarship fund for graduating seniors from DavenportHigh School in memory of Dave McCallum. This year’s scholarship recipient will receive $2000 and may continue to receive a scholarship for an additional 3 years if remaining and progressing satisfactory in a four-year school.

Personal Information

Applicant’s Name______Birthdate______S.S.#______

Last First

Address______Phone # (____)______

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Academic Information

College or University you plan on attending in the fall 2016:

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College/School Address:______

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Proposed major field of study:______

Cum G.P.A.______Composite SAT or ACT or PSAT test______(circle which test)

Please list your school, community, and other activities and accomplishments: ______

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The McCallum Family Scholarship Application

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Personal Statement

Using a separate sheet of paper, please complete a statement, (a minimum of 200 to a maximum of 400 words) double spaced, and in your own words:

  1. Describe your goals;
  1. What influences in your life have helped you formulate these goals;
  1. Explain why you would like to receive this scholarship.

Please sign your essay.

Please attach the following

  1. Copy of a transcript showing 7 semesters;
  1. Copy of SAT or ACT or PSAT scores;
  1. Two signed, non-family letters of recommendation—at least one from a pastor, community leader, or community adult.

The contents of this application, as well as any accompanying documents become the property of the Dave McCallum Scholarship Committee and will not be returned to you.

I certify that I have carefully read the questions asked in this scholarship application and that my answers are true and correct.

Signature:______Date Signed:______

Original applications must be completed and received in the Davenport High School Office by 3:00 p.m. on April 21, 2017. Late applications and faxed applications will not be accepted.

Submit to:DavenportHigh School

ATTN: 2017The McCallum Family Scholarship Committee

801 7th Street

Davenport, WA99122