Summer McVey
scholarship
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laugh often
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Summer McVey
scholarship
T his schol a rship is in honor of Summer Anne McVey who passed
away at the age of 23. Summer grew up in Gresham and graduated from Gresham
High School in 2004. She attended Mt. Hood Community College for two years.
She earned her Pharmacy Technician certification from Clark College and went
on to work at Consonus Pharmacy. Summer loved her career as a Pharmacy
Technician, the people she worked with, and the clients she served. Summer
also enjoyed being outdoors and supporting the Portland Trail Blazers. She loved
music and animals - especially pandas. Most of all, she loved her friends and
family. Her sweet spirit will be missed by many and always remembered.
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Scholarship Requirements
1. Applicant must be accepted into an accredited Pharmacy Technician program.
2. Applicants must be currently enrolled as a High School Senior or full-time
at a University or have started school within last 6 months.
3. Minimum GPA of 2.5.
4. Preference will be given to students who are pursuing a career in long-term care.
Please Note:
Proof of acceptance into an accredited program should be submitted with scholarship application. Proof of
enrollment will be required for the release of scholarship funds.
Candidates not currently enrolled in or accepted into an accredited program may be awarded, but scholarship
funds will not be released until proof of enrollment is submitted to the Vital Life Foundation.
Scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $1,250.
Scholarship funds may be awarded for a multi-year period contingent upon the candidate's yearly submission
of proof of enrollment and transcripts in a relevant degree program, and reapplication.
Applicants must supply all information requested in this application. Incomplete applications
will not be considered.
Application Packet
Submit the following to be considered for the Summer McVey scholarship.
1. Application
2. Two Letters of Recommendation
3. High School/College Transcripts (unofficial copies accepted)
Applications are due TWO months PRIOR to school starting.
Applications may be submitted to:
Vital Life Foundation
4560 SE International Way, Suite 100
Milwaukie, OR 97222
For questions or additional information please contact:
Vital Life Foundation
info@vitallifefoundation.org
971.206.2345
Recipients of the scholarship will be notified one month prior to school starting.
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Personal Information
Name:
Date:
Date of Birth:
Social Security Number:
Current Address:
Permanent Address:
Email Address:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Work Phone:
Education
High School:
GPA:
Rank: ____ out of ____
Anticipated Major:
College:
GPA:
Year in School:
College:
GPA:
Year in School:
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High School Extracurricular Activities
Organization:
Position Held:
Dates of Involvement: Responsibilities:
Community and Volunteer Activities
Organization:
Position Held:
Dates of Involvement: Responsibilities:
Honors and Academic Awards
Award/Honor:
(i.e. scholarly, research, etc.)
Institution/Organization:
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Work Experience
Employer:
Position Held:
Dates of Employment: Responsibilities:
Essay Questions
Answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Why do you want to be a Pharmacy Technician?
2. As a Pharmacy Technician how will you make a difference to elderly clients?
3. Financially, what impact would this scholarship have on your education?
4. Describe an experience in which you were able to demonstrate leadership in
your community?
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