Data Sheet

Scholarship Name:The Bernard C. Campbell Scholarship

Send Application to:Your Guidance Counselor

(Guidance counselors will forward applications and transcripts to

S. Franke at Central Office.)

Deadline:Monday, March 5, 2018– 3:00 p.m.

Background:The Bernard C. Campbell Scholarship was established November 11, 1999 to

honor Dr. Bernard C. Campbell for his many years of leadership to the students,

staff and patrons of the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District. The scholarship was

announced during a reception in honor of the 50th anniversary of the district’s reorganization. Dr. Campbell had a 39-year career with the R-7 school district, including 37 years as superintendent.

Purpose:Members of the Lee’s Summit Educational Foundation wish to recognize and

financially support the higher education of future graduating seniors from Lee’s

Summit public high schools who possess a willingness and eagerness to serve their

school and community while accomplishing academic achievement

Number of Recipients:One recipient from Lee’s Summit High School, one recipient from Lee’s Summit North High School and one from Lee’s Summit West High School.

Scholarship Amount:$1,000 per year, renewable for 4 years

Guidelines:a.The recipient must be a graduating senior from a Lee’s Summit public high

school and must have attended school in Lee’s Summit the entire school year.

b.The recipient must plan to pursue a program of study at an accredited institu-

tion of higher education requiring at least four semesters of academic study.

c.The recipient shall in no way be limited by gender, race or religious affiliation.

d.The recipient must have been involved in civic, community and extra-curricu-

lar school activities.

e.The recipient must have maintained a cumulative grade-point average of 2.5

or higher during his/her high school career.

Process:The Selection Committee, consisting of three-four people (two Foundation

members and appropriate counselors), will review the applications and, if

necessary, interview the candidates and obtain any additional background

information.

Scholarship Payment:The Scholarship will be made by a Lee’s Summit Educational Foundation

check payable jointly to the recipient and his or her choice of a higher

learning institution.To receive the scholarship check, recipient must send

class schedule to the Foundation Office, 301 NE Tudor Road, LSMO 64086 or to

The Bernard C. Campbell Scholarship

Please complete the following application and cover sheet by

Monday, March 5, 2018 and return it to your guidance counselor.

A.Please provide a brief autobiography.

B.Please discuss your anticipated future study plans after high school and your

particular area(s) of interest.

C.Please list the civic, school and community activities in which you have

been/are involved.

D.Please attach three (3) letters of recommendation from teachers.