Bob Finch Memorial Scholarship

Bob Finch Memorial Scholarship

Bob Finch (1950-1995) graduated from Central High School, of St. Joseph Mo., in 1968. He then attended The University of Missouri at Kansas City and graduated in 1975.

In 1985 Bob moved to Louisburg with his wife Kathy, and sons Logan and Trevor. Bob purchased our local Pharmacy and opened for business in January 1988. Bob took an active part in community activities, especially the Louisburg Soccer Club. He was instrumental in the education and retention of the Soccer Club’s Referees.

The Bob Finch Memorial Scholarship was established with donations from the community, which he served. Its primary goal is to assist and encourage Louisburg High School graduating seniors to pursue his or her educational or training goals and aspirations. The scholarship is to be awarded each year with the amount and selection to be determined by the selectors as set forth in the Bob Finch Memorial Scholarship Trust Agreement. The selectors may consist of the following members: Kathy Finch, a Louisburg High School Administrator, an employee of Peoples National Bank of Louisburg, Kansas and a member of the community designated by the Finch family.

Recipients will be selected according to the information provided on the scholarship application form and may be requested to appear for a personal interview or provide additional information as deemed necessary by the selection committee. Specific attention of the selection committee will be the applicant’s participation in a Soccer Program in Louisburg; community service; scholastic achievement and promise and other attributes that exhibit good character. The recipient must be a citizen of the United States of America.

In no event nor under any circumstances will an applicant be discriminated against on the basis of age, sex, creed, religion, race, color or national origin.

The announcement of the recipient of the Bob Finch Memorial Scholarship will take place at the Louisburg High School Spring Graduation Exercise. At that time the recipient will receive an envelope with a congratulatory letter explaining the provisions and method of payment.

The scholarship funds may be payable to the recipient, the college, university, institution, or to the person or persons who provide room, board, books and other necessities for the education of the recipient, pursuant to the relative financial situation of the recipient, as determined by the selection committee. The scholarship amount will be $250.00.

Procedure for applying for the Bob Finch Memorial Scholarship

1) Accurately and neatly complete Sections I through IV

2) Request a copy of your transcript to be attached

3) Turn in all requested information and materials to your School Counselor by the deadline specified on the application form

4) Be prepared for an interview

The Bob Finch Memorial Scholarship Fund Application Form

Application Deadline: 1 April

The information requested on this form is confidential and for the sole purpose of scholarship selection. It will be accessible only to The Bob Finch Memorial Scholarship Selectors.

Section I.

NAME ______Date ______

Last First Middle

Street Address ______

Mailing Address ______

Date of Birth ______

Father’s Name ______Phone # ______

Address ______

Mother’s Name ______Phone #______

Address ______

Brothers/Sisters Living at Home - Names and Ages

______

______

Brothers/Sisters in College - Names and Ages

______

______

Have you participated in a Soccer Program in Louisburg in the last five (5) years Yes No

How many spring sessions did you play ____

How many fall sessions did you play ____

Section II.

Did you have a job last summer? Yes No What were your earnings? $______

Do you currently have a part-time job Yes No What are your monthly earnings? $_____

Name and address of your employer. ______

______

Do you own an automobile? Yes No If yes give Make______

Model ______Year ______

Please indicate your expected monies available for your Freshman year of college.

Present Savings Total $______

Projected Summer Savings $______

Please indicate the amount of any accepted scholarship, grant, or loan monies to be used for college.

Grants $______Scholarships $______

Loans $______Other $______

Total $______

Section III.

What Colleges or institutions are you presently considering?

______

______

Please indicate above with an * which colleges you have made application

Please indicate above with an ** which colleges have already accepted you

What are your estimated expenses to attend college for your Freshman year?

Room $______Tuition $______

Board $______Books $______

Miscellaneous $______(Clothing, Travel, Incidentals)

TOTAL $______

What source(s) did you use to arrive at the above college cost figures?

______

______

Section IV.

Using the space below and the attached sheet, if necessary, write in essay style at least one paragraph relative to questions 1,2 and 3 below.

1. Please relate your school activities, to include clubs, organizations, offices held, honors and awards.

2. Indicate what community service projects you have been involved in and what you think was your most important project and what made it special for you.

3. Explain what you hope to derive from continuing your education and what field of study you intend to follow.

______

______

______

______

______

______

I declare that the information provided by me is a true representation of the facts and is made for the sole purpose of obtaining the Bob Finch Memorial Scholarship. I understand that any misrepresentation of the facts could result in my disqualification.

______

Signature of Applicant Date

Completed Applications must be returned to Louisburg High School on or before

April 1.. No applications will be accepted after this deadline.