Rotary Scholarship Foundation
The Rotary Scholarship Foundation is proud to provide scholarships for selected students of Big Bend Community College continuing their education toward a BA degree or Vocational Certification. There are three types of scholarships available. When you complete the application please indicate which scholarship(s) apply to your career choice.
*Rotary Scholarship: May be used at any accredited trade school or institution of higher learning to further your education in any career choice. (See note under eligibility requirement A)
*Harold Tracy Memorial Scholarship: May be used for anyone selecting a vocation in the area of Health care. (See note under eligibility requirement A)
**Del Millholland Memorial Scholarship: May be used in conjunction with the Rotary Scholarship for anyone selecting teaching as a vocation. (See eligibility requirement E)
To be eligible one must:
A. Have earned an Associate of Arts or Applied Science Degree from Big Bend Community College;
*This requirement does not apply to those seeking the Harold Tracy Memorial Scholarship or the Rotary Scholarship if choosing an accredited trade school.
B. Have graduated from any high school in the Big Bend service district (Grant and Adams Counties plus the Odessa school district). A GED from these schools or BBCC is acceptable;
C. Have a minimum G.P.A. (cumulative) of 2.50 from institution of higher
Learning;
D. Not be the direct lineal descent of a member of a Rotary Club.
E.**Applicants interested in the Del Millholland Scholarship must include a one page statement explaining why they want to be a teacher.
Scholarships will be awarded in November, 2013. Applications need to be submitted by noon on October 31, 2013.
Successful candidates will be notified as to the process for receiving the funds and for re-application in subsequent years.
Your typed application package must include the following:
1. The application form.
2. An unofficial transcript from your current College or University.
3. Applicants for the Del Milholland Memorial Scholarship will include a letter stating why they want to be a teacher in addition to the items listed above.
Please send your completed application in electronic format to the email address listed:
Rotary Scholarship Foundation
Rotary Scholarship Foundation
Application
Candidates for this Scholarship are evaluated based upon scholarship and need. You are encouraged to read this entire application package so that you will fully understand the criteria and procedures related to this scholarship. In order for the committee to evaluate you, you are encouraged to provide complete information to the questions below and to do so in a neat, orderly fashion.
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Day Phone: Click here to enter text. Evening Phone: Click here to enter text.
E mail Address: Click here to enter text. High School Graduation Date: Click here to enter text.
Name of High School : Click here to enter text. High School GPA: Click here to enter text.
City: Click here to enter text. The city must be within the Big Bend College District which includes all of Grant and Adams Counties plus the Odessa School District in Lincoln County.
Date received GED if you do not have a high school diploma: Click here to enter text.
Name of institution that awarded your GED: Click here to enter text.
Area of study in College: Click here to enter text. Current College GPA: Click here to enter text.
Are you a US citizen? Yes ☐ No ☐ if no list your Student Visa number Click here to enter text.
Have you applied to a College, University or Trade School? Yes ☐ No ☐
If your answer above is yes Please list your top two choices.
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Have you been accepted at either of these institutions? Yes☐ No ☐
If you answered yes above please list the institution that has accepted you in order of preference.
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Please check all scholarship(s) you are applying for.
Rotary Scholarship ☐ Harold Tracy Scholarship ☐ Del Millholland Scholarship ☐
I am a previous recipient of your scholarship and I’m reapplying. ☐
Please list the year and the amount you received. Click here to enter text.
Section I
Please provide the information requested below. Use as much space as needed
1. What are your academic and career Goals? What will you have to do to attain them? Click here to enter text.
2. What are the career opportunities available in your chosen area? Click here to enter text.
3. You have applied to the two institutions listed above. Please tell us why you selected these specific institutions. Click here to enter text.
4. How do you plan on financing your education outside of the scholarships you receive?
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Section II
When answering questions in this section refer to the two (2) years prior to this application and list the dates participated, served or were recognized.
1. Please list extra curricular activities in which you have participated. Click here to enter text.
2. Please list community service or volunteer work in which you have participated. Click here to enter text.
3. Please list the Honors or awards you have received. Click here to enter text.
4. What is the average number of hours you plan to work while attending college? Click here to enter text.
5. Please list additional scholarships you have received or applied for. Click here to enter text.
6. Please report any unusual family or personal circumstances that may affect your need for financial assistance. Click here to enter text.
7. Why should you be selected over the other candidates that have applied for this scholarship?
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