Ryan Nash Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fact Sheet

Ryan Nash Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fact Sheet

Community Foundations of Southwest Iowa

Type of Scholarship

A college education scholarship is available for tuition and/or books at a school of the student’s choice. The high school senior from WalnutCommunityHigh School must be pursuing a degree in agriculture and be accepted as a student by the institution of higher education.

Size & Number of scholarships

One scholarship of approximately $1,000

Who may apply?

Any Walnut High School graduating senior or recent graduate (within three years) who on the date of his or her graduation from high school, resides or resided within the geographical boundaries of the Walnut Community School District as of June 2009. Applicant must be pursuing a two or four year degree in agriculture, full-time or part-time (min. of 6 credit hours), at any accredited vocational/technical or educational institution or a college or university of the graduate’s choice, as selected by any impartial selection committee of the WalnutCommunity School District or its successors. However, it is specifically provided that, for a student that qualifies in all other respects except for residingwithin the geographical boundaries, the Selection Committee can submit a written request to the Omaha Community Foundationrequesting that an exemption be granted to this Student. The criteria for a Nash Scholar give preference to a student who demonstrates a successful academic career along with demonstrated community service spirit of volunteerism.

How do I apply?

Complete a Ryan Nash Endowed Memorial Scholarship application form; submit a copy of your current transcripts to the Walnut High School Guidance Counselor. Applications are available from the WalnutHigh School guidance counselor office or online at

What is the Deadline?

Annually completed scholarship materials must be submitted to your Guidance Counselor no later than March 31st.

What is the purpose of the Nash scholarship?

In making scholarship awards, the selection committee will take into consideration the donor’s intent to perpetuate thememoryofRyan Nash, a resident of the Walnut area, and to provide financial assistance to worthy students who explain in their application why they need the scholarship and how it will help them achieve their goals.

Who selects the scholarship recipients?

A designated scholarship selection committee selected by the WalnutSchool District and approved by the Community Foundations of Southwest Iowa Advisory Board will select the recipients at an April meeting.

How isthe scholarship recipient notified?

The High School Guidance Counselor office will notify the recipient of their selection and school traditions of public announcements are observed. A packet of materials for the recipient is provided to the High School Guidance Counselor office. After successfully completing a first semester, the scholarship is paid to the student’s account at the educational institution that the student selected.

What are my responsibilities as a Nash Scholar?

Recipients must maintain a “C” or better grade point or the equivalent and send the Community Foundations of Southwest Iowa a copy of each semester’s transcripts along with a note to the Nash family describing that semester’s experience.

Ryan Nash Scholarship Application

Community Foundations of Southwest Iowa

Personal Data

Applicant Name (last, first, middle) Social Security#Date

Address

CityStateZip Code

( )

Message phoneEmail

Age:_____ I am a:  high school senior  GED degree student  Other

Parents Name (last, first, middle)

Parent/Guardian home address, if different from applicant

Home phone ( )

Educational Data

High School Graduation Date

Address

School for which aid is requested

Address

Have you been accepted as a student at this school?  Yes No

Graduation Date and certificate or degree expected

I will be:Undergraduate 1 2 3 4Graduate 5 6 7

I will be enrolled:  full time  half time or more  less than half time

I will live:  on campus  at home with family

Academic/career preparation, please write a short statement about your educational intentions and list any scholarships you have been awarded*:

*For this and other statements, use an additional sheet when needed

Nash Scholarship Application

Page Two

Applicant Profile

Academic Achievement: Your school transcript will contain a summary of subjects and grades. Use this space to share personal scholastic self-observations that would help qualify you to receive academic financial assistance.

Honors/Awards:

Activities: List all community and school activities in which you have participated to a significant degree. Please include the amount of time you average per week on each activity.

Paid work experience: (Full or Part-time): List work experience you have had or attach a current resume.

EmployerHow long?Position Held Hours per week

Nash Scholarship Application

Page Three

Special Circumstances: Do you have any unusual family, personal or financial circumstances that you think warrant special consideration?

Personal Statement

Develop a statement as to the motivating factors or important experiences that have helped to shape your philosophy and/or your educational plans/career goals.

Describe your personal philosophy regarding the meaning of “success”. How did you come to think of this? What education or career path could lead you to live a “successful” life?

Think carefully about this statement. It is very important in the selection process. Applicants are asked to explain why they need this Education Scholarship and how it will help them achieve their goals.

Please attach your personal statement to your application. Limit it to one page.

Transcript

If you are a high school senior or have never enrolled at a college, please include with this application a high school transcript. College students should include their college transcripts.

Certification

Your signature on this application authorizes the Community Foundations of Southwest Iowa and the scholarship committee to examine your academic and personal records. Your signature also certifies the accuracy of the information you have provided. UNSIGNED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Applicant’s Signature Date