YANCEY COUNTY SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATION

2008 COMMON APPLICATION FOR YANCEY COUNTY SCHOLARSHIPS
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1. Please place a check mark beside the scholarships for which you are applying. Read the criteria carefully and check all that apply to you.

2. Completed applications must be turned in to Suzanne Gavenus no later than March 7, 2008. Only those applications that are completed and turned in on time will be eligible for consideration.

3. When asking a teacher to complete a recommendation form, you should give them 2 weeks to do so, have a resume ready should they ask for one, and tell them (in writing, preferably) the date that the recommendation is due.

4. Do NOT stop pursuing other scholarship sources! Check with your church, yours or your parents’ employers, the financial aid office of the school you will be attending, the scholarship bulletin board, senior newsletter and scholarship websites.

5. Scholarships will be awarded this spring at the Evening of Excellence. Remember, if chosen for a scholarship, it is good form to send a thank you note to the organization granting the scholarship.

6. Also if chosen for a scholarship, you and your parent/guardian will be asked to sign a letter of acceptance of the scholarship and you will be expected to inform your college’s financial aid office of the scholarship.

___BURNSVILLE MEN’S CLUB— $500-$1000 scholarship for students who demonstrate strong financial need and achievement who will be attending either a 2- or 4-year college
___CALLIE RANDOLPH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP--$1000 scholarship for a student pursuing a degree in education or science and who demonstrates financial need
___CHAMBER OF COMMERCE—two $1000 scholarships open to all students who demonstrate leadership and achievement and are planning to attend college
___EARL HONEYCUTT MEMORIAL SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP--$500-$1000 for a student planning to attend a 4-year university and $250-$500 for a student planning to attend a 2-year community college to pursue a career in the field of science
___EDGAR HUNTER SCHOLARSHIP--$1000 scholarship for a student pursuing a degree in science or math
___ELISHA HONEYCUTT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP--$300-$500 for a student who plans to attend Mayland Community College, Mars Hill College, Carson-Newman or Brevard
___ FACS SENIOR STUDENT - YANCEY COUNTY EXTENSION AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP--$250. Must be nominated by FACS department with preference given to a student who is pursuing a career in family and consumer science, early childhood education, culinary arts, interiors and design, etc.
___GLEN RAVEN SCHOLARHSHIP—$1000 & $500 for 4 year college and $500 for 2 year vocational/technical college. For a student whose parent works at Glen Raven Mills.
___ JANE ROBINSON HONORARY SCHOLARSHIP – $1000 for a graduating senior who will be pursuing a degree in education with the intent to come back to Yancey County to teach. Applicant must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need.
___KATE ZUVER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP--$500 for a student who plans to pursue a teaching career
___ LEON TAYLOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP YANCEY COUNTY SOIL AND WATER
CONSERVATION--$500 for a student who is pursuing a degree in an agriculture-related career
___MOUNTAIN AIR PILOTS’ ASSOCIATION and CAL AND CAROL PEDDY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP —$500 - $1000 open to any high-achieving senior planning to attend a 2- or 4-year college.
___MOUNTAIN HERITAGE BOOSTERS CLUB--$500 for a male and $500 for a female who have participated in athletics
___MOUTAIN HERITAGE FFA SCHOLARSHIP-- $500 Senior must be an active FFA member for 2 years continuously, have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and be planning to attend a 2 year or 4 year college/university to major (or minor) in an Agricultural, Natural Resource or Science related field
___PORTER ROBINSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP--$500 scholarship for a student who is pursuing a career in law enforcement or any area relating to the law
___RANDY THOMAS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP--$500 scholarship for a senior student(s) who deserves recognition for their academic efforts and/or demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to children of friends/family members of Randy Thomas.
___ ROTARY CLUB OF BURNSVILLE SCHOLARSHIP FOR MHHS SENIORS-- $500 - $1000 to one or more seniors who plan to go to college and use their education to improve the lives of the people of Yancey County.
___SKILLS USA SCHOLARSHIP—$250 for a student who has completed either the drafting, auto technology or construction technology curriculum and is planning to attend college
___WILLIAM CECIL SHAW MEMORIAL NURSING SCHOLARSHIP--$500-$1000 for a student who has completed the health sciences career path and plans to pursue a degree in the medical field. Preference will be given to those seeking a nursing degree. See Ms. Hardin for additional essay question.
___ WOMEN HELPING OTHER WOMEN (WHOW) SCHOLARSHIP – Amount varies for a student wishing to attend college but who could not otherwise go without the financial assistance of this scholarship.
___YANCEY COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION TEACHER OF THE YEAR HONORS SCHOLARSHIP-- $500 for a student who plans to pursue a teaching career
___YANCEY COUNTY BUS DRIVERS—LISA HANEY SCHOLARHSIP—$500 for a student who has ridden the bus through at least 11th grade and demonstrates financial need and achievement
___YANCEY COUNTY FOOD SERVICE WORKERS TRACY EDWARDS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP-- $500 for a student who demonstrates achievement and financial need
___ YANCEY COUNTY SERVICE AWARD SCHOLARSHIP - $250-$500 for a student who has gone above and beyond in community service
___YANCEY-MITCHELL REALTORS ASSOCIATION--$500 for a student who plans to attend Mayland Community College

OTHER LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS THAT DO NOT USE THIS APPLICATION
* Burnsville Woman’s Club Nursing Scholarship – See Ms. Hardin for more information
* Lilli Kraus Memorial Classical Music Scholarship – See Dr. Babb for more information
* Toe River Arts Council (TRAC) Scholarship- See Mrs. Edwards or Ms. Gavenus for more info or go to www.toeriverarts.org
* Mayland Community College Scholarships – See Ms. Gavenus or contact Mayland for a copy. Deadline June 15

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