ROBERT & BARBARA WADE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
DESCRIPTION
The ROBERT & BARBARAWADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP fund has been
established by Mr. Robert R. Wade for the purpose of awarding a $500 scholarship each year to a
graduating Lexington High School senior who enrolls in a community college or trade school
within the State of Nebraska. The scholarship award is renewable for up to two years, making the
scholarship worth up to $1,000.
QUALIFICATIONS
Consideration for the scholarship may be given only to a graduating senior who ranks in the
upper 1/2 of the class, is a United States citizen, shows qualities of good character and leadership,
demonstrates an aptitude of academic achievement, and has participated in extra-curricular and
community activities. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need.
INSTRUCTIONS
Each applicant should submit a completed application no later than April 1st of each year. The
application packet should include:
1. a cover page that includes the applicant’s name and recent photograph;
2. the completed application page;
3. college major and your career objectives statement (250 words or less);
4. statement of financial need;
5. two letters of recommendation completed by instructors whose class the applicant has
completed or in which he/she is currently enrolled;
6. a third letter of recommendation completed by an adult designated by the applicant
outside the school other than a relative (employer, pastor etc.);
7. a community / high school activities resume;
8. a copy of an official high school transcript.
The application should be submitted to the Lexington High School counselor's office, which will
forward the application to the Lexington Community Foundation Scholarship Committee.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The scholarship will be awarded at Honors Night.
PAYMENT
Payment of this scholarship will be made after successful completion of the first semester or term
of the freshman year with a grade point average of 2.5 or better, based on a 4.0 grading system,
and enrolled for the following semester or term.
In the event the recipient does not meet the required GPA, a probationary term, immediately
following the recipients first term, will be granted. If the recipient’s 2 nd term GPA meets the
scholarship requirement, the scholarship will be awarded following the probationary term.
(December 2012)
ROBERT & BARBARA WADE SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION
1.
Name of Applicant:
2.
Address:
3.
Date of Birth: ___ / ___ / _____ Social Security No.:
4.
Parent’s or Parents’ Name (s):
5.
Parent’s or Parents’ Occupation:
6.
List family members (other than parents) and ages:
7.
List family members attending college at the present time:
8.
Will your family or guardian be able to give you any financial assistance to help with
your education? Yes _____ No _____
9.
Do you expect to receive any other financial assistance to help with your education?
Yes _____ No _____
10.
Where do you intend to go to school?
11.
Have you applied to the school of your choice? Yes _____ No _____
12.
Have you been accepted to this school? Yes _____ No _____
13.
On a separate sheet, please make a statement (250 words or less) describing your college
major and your career objectives.
14.
On ONE separate sheet, please list community and school activities you have
participated in while attending Lexington Senior High.
15.
On a separate sheet of paper, please briefly explain your financial need for this
scholarship.
16.
GPA: __________ Class Rank: __________
Attach a copy of transcript of High School grades, with rank in Class, signed by the
school official. Photocopies of the transcript are acceptable
17.
If employed during high school, list (two most recent) places of employment:
SIGNATURE ___________________________________________________________
Please review the scholarship description carefully for the complete list of application
requirements.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
(December 2012)