2024 Scholarship Application

All applications must be postmarked by Monday, April 1, 2024.

Call (304) 872-0202 or email the Foundation at [email protected] with any questions.

Nicholas County Community Foundation Scholarship Application

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Nicholas County Community Foundation
Scholarship Application
Cover Sheet

Name*

First Last

Application Instructions
The Nicholas County Community Foundation (NCCF) administers several different scholarship funds for the benefit of Nicholas County residents pursing 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 Monday, April 1, 2024 by 5pm. No applications with be accepted after that date.

Application Checklist (please put a check mark before each item, as you compile your application). Your application packet should be assembled in this order.

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I 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;

Nicholas County Community Foundation General Scholarship Application

Section I — 2024 Scholarship Criteria

Below, check the Scholarship Fund or Funds for which you are applying. All available scholarships will be displayed after selecting either Richwood HIgh School or Nicholas Co. High School. Please refer to the criteria associated with each Fund. You may complete this form once, even if you are applying for multiple scholarships. However, you should complete a separate essay for each scholarship. All essays should be no more than 500 words.

Richwood

Richwood High School

NCHS

Nicholas Co. High School

Belinda Luzia McClung Trade Scholarship

Belinda Luzia McClung Trade Scholarship –This scholarship will be awarded to a student from Nicholas County, WV currently enrolled as a full time student in a post-secondary training, certification or a degree program designed to teach the student a skill for a specific trade or segment of employment. It is designed to assist a hard working student from a working class family. Criteria which may be considered include the applicant’s desire and capacity to learn and work in the chosen field. This scholarship is for one year.

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Chris Yagel Memorial Scholarship

Chris Yagel Memorial Scholarship - This scholarship will be awarded to a student from Nicholas County High School who participated in band or soccer for at least one year. Eligible programs include full time, two or four-year degree programs. This is a one time scholarship, payable in the spring semester, after successfully completing one semester in the post secondary program with at least a 2.5 GPA. No essay requirement.

Fitzwater/Lunter Memorial Scholarship

Fitzwater/Lunter Memorial Scholarship - This scholarship is available to students who are graduates of Nicholas County High School in Nicholas County, WV or its successor with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale, who are not eligible for the Promise Scholarship. The scholarship is applicable to tuition in a full time, post-secondary education. Eligible programs include two or four-year degree programs or trade or certificate programs. Criteria include the student’s desire and capacity to learn and work the chosen field as well as the student’s range of school and community activities. This is a one time scholarship, payable in the spring semester, after successfully completing one semester in the post secondary program with at least a 2.5 GPA. Essay: Should highlight the student’s educational goals and career plans as well as why receiving a scholarship is important.

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HC White Family Fund

HC White Family Fund - This scholarship will be awarded to a student from Nicholas County High School. Eligible programs include full time, two or four-year degree programs. This is a one time scholarship, payable in the spring semester, after successfully completing one semester in the post secondary program with at least a 2.5 GPA. Essay: Should highlight the student’s educational goals and career plans as well as why receiving a scholarship is important.

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Ivy & Stone Scholarship for the Arts

Ivy & Stone Scholarship for the Arts – This scholarship will be awarded to up to two (2) NCHS students residing in Nicholas County entering a WV post-secondary school. Applicants must have a cumulative high school (or equivalent) GPA of NO less than 2.5 with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better for any Fine or Performing Arts classes taken during their high school career. Eligible programs include full time, two or four-year degree programs with a major in an Arts or Arts Education Program. This is a one-time scholarship, may be eligible to reapply up to four years, renewal contingent upon re-application and funding availability. Essay: One page typed expressing the intent to further their education in the arts and showing clear evidence of the quality and quantity of their artistic endeavors. This essay should also clearly communicate the student’s passion for the arts and highlight a strong work ethic and financial need.

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James and Elizabeth Skidmore Scholarship

James and Elizabeth Skidmore Scholarship - This scholarship will be awarded to a student from Richwood High School. Eligible programs include full time, two or four-year degree programs. This is a one time scholarship, payable in the spring semester, after successfully completing one semester in the post secondary program with at least a 2.5 GPA. No essay requirement.

John Gary Tomsho Memorial Scholarship

John Gary Tomsho Memorial Scholarship – A scholarship in memorial of Dr. Mark Tomsho’s brother, John Gary Tomsho. The award is for one year and renewable. This scholarship is intended for a student or perspective student who left high school for whatever reason, then returned to school to obtain his or her diploma or completed a GED or TASK program. The student may attend a 2 or 4 year degree program, trade or certificate program. Applicants will be required to complete and application and personal essay. Essay: Should highlight educational and career goals, as well as how financial assistance is vital in receiving a post-secondary education.

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Lavy Family Scholarship

Lavy Family Scholarship - This scholarship will be awarded to two students from Richwood High School (one male and one female) with a 2.0 GPA or greater with a strong desire to complete a post-secondary education. Eligible programs include full-time two or four-year degree programs and full-time diploma or certificate programs. This is a one-time scholarship payment. Essay: Should highlight educational and career goals, as well as how financial assistance is vital in receiving a post-secondary education.

Type Essay Here*

Paul Nettles Memorial Scholarship

Paul Nettles Memorial Scholarship –This scholarship is open to graduates of Richwood High School, in Nicholas County, West Virginia, or its successor. Applicants must have participated in three consecutive seasons of the same school sponsored and SSAC sanctioned sport, excluding cheerleading and competitive dance. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent GPA. Applicant will pursue full-time, post-secondary education in a major that will prepare the student for a career in the health care or STEM related field. Eligible programs include two- or four-year degrees and /or certification programs in a health care or STEM related discipline. Students applying for this scholarship should focus their essay on the topic: “What life lessons have you learned through your participation in sports and how will it influence your life going forward?” Other criteria which may be considered include the student's desire and capacity to learn and work in the chosen field as well as the student’s range of school and community activities; however, the Paul Nettles Memorial Scholarship is primarily an athletic scholarship for dedicated high school athletes. Financial need and the amount of financial aid and scholarships offered to the applicant may be taken into consideration. This is a one time scholarship, payable in the spring semester, after proof of registration and fall semester grades are provided to the NCCF. If funds are available, previous recipients of the Paul Nettles Memorial Scholarship who are in graduate studies are invited to apply for a second award.

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Seelinger Family Foundation Fund Entrepreneurial Scholarship

Seelinger Family Foundation Fund Entrepreneurial Scholarship - This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior from both Richwood High School and Nicholas County High School who demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit through his or her enterprising ideas for raising money for education, family and/or charities. This scholarship is currently valued at $1000/year for up to four years (contingent on eligibility). Essay: How will your entrepreneurship experience, work experience or volunteer experience benefit you in your education and future career?

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Walter “Lee” Hornsby Memorial Scholarship

Walter “Lee” Hornsby Memorial Scholarship - This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior from Nicholas County High School. Eligibility includes majoring in a full time 4-year Engineering Program in West Virginia and a cumulative high school GPA of no less than 2.5 with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 for any Engineering classes in high school. Essay: Should express intent to further their education in engineering, communicating student’s passion for engineering and highlighting strong work ethic and financial need.

Type Essay Here*

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*

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 Information

Name of high school:*

Graduation Year*

Cumulative GPA:*

Name of academic counselor:*

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:

For new college students, list the schools to which you have applied. School Name Acceptance (yes/no):*

Copies of letters from these schools acknowledging receipt of your application or offering you enrollment should be included in this completed application.

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Max. file size: 100 MB.

Which school are you most likely to attend?*

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

FAFSA showing EFC (summary page only)

Max. file size: 100 MB.

What do you plan to major in?*

List the dates (month/year) you expect to begin and 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*

Personal Statement Form
Application Deadline: 4/1/2024
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.*

Nicholas County Community Foundation Grade Certification Form

This section is to be completed by an advisor/counselor. GPA information must use a scale of 4.0. Only transcripts with the fall semester information will be accepted and those must be included with the application. Please return this form to the student who will include the Grade Certification Form with their complete application.

Click below to download the grade certification form
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Upload completed grade certification form*

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Upload transcripts*

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Personal Statement Form
Application Deadline: 4/1/2024

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Which 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: 4/1/2024

Click below to download the letter of recommendation form. Have person writing the recommendation complete the form, sign and email to [email protected]

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