Bob Finch Memorial Scholarship
Bob Finch (1950-1995) graduated from Central High School, of St. Joseph Mo., in
1968. He then attended The University of Missouri at Kansas City and graduated in 1975.
In 1985 Bob moved to Louisburg with his wife Kathy, and sons Logan and Trevor.
Bob purchased our local Pharmacy and opened for business in January 1988. Bob took an
active part in community activities, especially the Louisburg Soccer Club. He was
instrumental in the education and retention of the Soccer Club’s Referees.
The Bob Finch Memorial Scholarship was established with donations from the
community, which he served. Its primary goal is to assist and encourage Louisburg High
School graduating seniors to pursue his or her educational or training goals and aspirations.
The scholarship is to be awarded each year with the amount and selection to be determined
by the selectors as set forth in the Bob Finch Memorial Scholarship Trust Agreement. The
selectors may consist of the following members: Kathy Finch, a Louisburg High School
Administrator, an employee of Peoples National Bank of Louisburg, Kansas and a member
of the community designated by the Finch family.
Recipients will be selected according to the information provided on the scholarship
application form and may be requested to appear for a personal interview or provide
additional information as deemed necessary by the selection committee. Specific attention
of the selection committee will be the applicant’s participation in a Soccer Program in
Louisburg; community service; scholastic achievement and promise and other attributes that
exhibit good character. The recipient must be a citizen of the United States of America.
In no event nor under any circumstances will an applicant be discriminated against on
the basis of age, sex, creed, religion, race, color or national origin.
The announcement of the recipient of the Bob Finch Memorial Scholarship will take
place at the Louisburg High School Spring Graduation Exercise. At that time the recipient
will receive an envelope with a congratulatory letter explaining the provisions and method of
payment.
The scholarship funds may be payable to the recipient, the college, university,
institution, or to the person or persons who provide room, board, books and other necessities
for the education of the recipient, pursuant to the relative financial situation of the recipient,
as determined by the selection committee. The scholarship amount will be $250.00.
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Procedure for applying for the Bob Finch Memorial Scholarship
Accurately and neatly complete Sections I through IV
Request a copy of your transcript to be attached
Turn in all requested information and materials to your School Counselor by the
deadline specified on the application form
Be prepared for an interview
The Bob Finch Memorial Scholarship Fund Application Form
Application Deadline: March 24
The information requested on this form is confidential and for the sole purpose of scholarship
selection. It will be accessible only to The Bob Finch Memorial Scholarship Selectors.
Section I.
NAME _______________________________________________ Date ______
Last
Street Address
First
Middle
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Mailing Address ___________________________________________________
Date of Birth
Father’s Name
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__________________ ____________Phone # ___________
Address ___________________________________________________
Mother’s Name _________________________________Phone #___________
Address __________________________________________________
Brothers/Sisters Living at Home - Names and Ages
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Brothers/Sisters in College - Names and Ages
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Have you participated in a Soccer Program in Louisburg in the last five (5) years Yes No
How many spring sessions did you play ____
How many fall sessions did you play
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Section II.
Did you have a job last summer? Yes No What were your earnings? $__________
Do you currently have a part-time job Yes No What are your monthly earnings? $_____
Name and address of your employer. ___________________________________
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Do you own an automobile? Yes No If yes give
Make________________
Model _____________________
Year _________________
Please indicate your expected monies available for your Freshman year of college.
Present Savings Total
$_________
Projected Summer Savings $_________
Please indicate the amount of any accepted scholarship, grant, or loan monies to be used for
college.
Grants
$__________
Scholarships $__________
Loans
$__________
Other
$__________
Total
$__________
Section III.
What Colleges or institutions are you presently considering?
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Please indicate above with an * which colleges you have made application
Please indicate above with an ** which colleges have already accepted you
What are your estimated expenses to attend college for your Freshman year?
Room
$__________
Tuition
$__________
Board
$_________
Books
$__________
Miscellaneous
$__________ (Clothing, Travel, Incidentals)
TOTAL
$__________
What source(s) did you use to arrive at the above college cost figures?
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Section IV.
Using the space below and the attached sheet, if necessary, write in essay style at least one
paragraph relative to questions 1,2 and 3 below.
1. Please relate your school activities, to include clubs, organizations, offices held,
honors and awards.
2. Indicate what community service projects you have been involved in and what you
think was your most important project and what made it special for you.
3. Explain what you hope to derive from continuing your education and what field of
study you intend to follow.
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I declare that the information provided by me is a true representation of the facts and is
made for the sole purpose of obtaining the Bob Finch Memorial Scholarship. I understand
that any misrepresentation of the facts could result in my disqualification.
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Signature of Applicant
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Date
Completed Applications must be returned to Louisburg High School on or before
March 24. No applications will be accepted after this deadline.