2026 Eunice and Edgar Kitchen Scholarship *You must meet criteria to apply* All applications must be postmarked by Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Call (304) 872-0202 or email the Foundation at nccfwv@gmail.com with any questions. 2026 Eunice and Edgar Kitchen Scholarship Application "*" indicates required fields 2026 Eunice and Edgar Kitchen Scholarship Cover SheetName* First Last Application Instructions The Nicholas County Community Foundation (NCCF) administers several different scholarship funds for the benefit of Nicholas County residents pursuing education in a post-secondary setting. Each scholarship fund has its own selection criteria to evaluate and determine scholarship awards. The Community Foundation uses the same application for all of its scholarship funds. with the exception of the Reed Expanding Horizons Scholarship.Candidates may complete one application. A separate essay for each scholarship requiring an essay must be submitted. Scholarship amounts are to be determined unless stated.The application deadline is Wednesday, April 1, 2026 by 5pm. No applications with be accepted after that date. Eunice and Edgar Kitchen Scholarship CriteriaThe criteria for this scholarship are listed below. It is a one-time payment scholarship.This field is hidden when viewing the formI have included one copy of the following:* Application Cover Sheet (page 1) – Carefully read this page to ensure your application is complete and accurate. Application Form (pages 2-5) Remember sure to sign the certification statement in Section I. Grade Certification Form (page 6) - Have appropriate school official complete form and return it with other application materials. Essay for each scholarship (if required) Letter of Recommendation (page 8) - Ask evaluator (parents and family members are NOT eligible) to complete form and return to you in a sealed envelope with evaluator’s signature across seal. Include the recommendation with all other application materials. Official Copy of High School and/or post-secondary school transcripts Copy of Diploma confirming successful completion of high school or GED (if applicable) Copy of the page of your parents’ (or your, if you are an independent student) tax return that shows adjusted gross income; Student Aid Report, showing your EFC, from FAFSA; Criteria* Graduate of Nicholas County High School Completed thirty hours towards a bachelors’ degree. Attending any accredited college or university. Eligible programs include full time, two or four-year degree programs. Section II - Personal Information Name* First Last Your Permanent Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Telephone*Email Address* Social Security Number (last four digits only)*Date of Birth* MM slash DD slash YYYY Name of Parent(s) or Guardian(s)* First Last Parent or Guardian Telephone*What class will you enter in the Fall?* Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Other Briefly describe your financial resources for college and your personal and family strategy for paying for college:*Explain any unique circumstances in your family:*Section III — Academic InformationName of high school:*Graduation Year*Cumulative GPA:*What do you plan to major in?*Briefly describe your current career interests and your field of study:*Name of the high schools, preparatory schools, and colleges and universities you have attended or are attending and the dates of enrollment. List most recent first. School, Enrollment Dates, Field of Study, GPA*If diploma attained via GED, indicate city/state/date attained:Graduation Year:*What are the total estimated costs per year of this program? Total cost*Tuition/enrollment*Books & Mandatory Equipment*Other Fee’s (explain)Are you Promise Scholarship Eligible* Yes No FAFSA showing EFC (summary page only)Max. file size: 100 MB. List the dates (month/year) you begin to complete your undergraduate education:Enter:*Graduate:*List the name of your reference.Name:*Relationship:*Section IV — CERTIFICATION The undersigned hereby acknowledges the information provided on this application, including all attachments is true and correct to the best of his/her knowledge. Furthermore, all the information may be provided and disclosed to Nicholas County Community Foundation, to the officers, directors of the Foundation, and to any other person authorized by the Foundation to review the information. Verification may be obtained from any source. Falsification of information will result in the termination of any scholarship granted. We hereby release from liability any person submitting information to the Foundation for use in the selection of scholarship recipients. If awarded a scholarship, I agree to allow the Nicholas County Community Foundation to use my name and photograph in news releases, newsletter articles and other publicity concerning the Foundation and its grant awards. Signature*You are consenting that your typed name will be your signature.Date* MM slash DD slash YYYY Personal Statement Form Application Deadline: 4/1/2026 Belinda Luzia McClung If the scholarship you are applying for requests a specific essay topic or has specific criteria you should use this personal statement space to address the topic and/or demonstrate why you are a good match for the scholarship. If there are no defined criteria you may use this personal statement space to let us know something about you that we might not learn from the rest of the application. We ask that your essay be typed and you limit your response to one page, unless otherwise noted. SCHOOL ACTIVITIES (list positions held and year/years) (specify different leadership roles in extracurricular listings)*COMMUNITY/VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES (list positions held and year/years)*AWARD/HONOR – list reason for award/honor and year/years (if necessary)*WORK EXPERIENCE – list nature of work, position, dates of employment & hours/week.*Upload transcripts*Max. file size: 100 MB. Personal Statement Form Application Deadline: 4/1/2026 This field is hidden when viewing the formWhich scholarship is this personal statement for?*Students applying for more than one scholarship are strongly encouraged to submit a separate essay for each of the scholarships you are applying for. If the scholarship you are applying for requests a specific essay topic or has specific criteria you should use this personal statement space to address the topic and/or demonstrate why you are a good match for the scholarship. If there are no defined criteria you may use this personal statement space to let us know something about you that we might not learn from the rest of the application. We ask that you type your essay, and you limit your response to one page, unless otherwise noted. Nicholas County Community Foundation Letter of Recommendation Application Deadline: 4/1/2026 Click below to download the letter of recommendation form. Have person writing the recommendation complete the form, sign and email to nccfwv@gmail.com Download FormCAPTCHAPlease check your junk folder if your notification does not arrive in your inbox.
