The Rural Education for
Americans Project
(REAP Foundation)
mission is to support
education in rural
The REAP Foundation will award the following scholarships:
Some REAP recipients will receive an increase to their scholarship funds.
The amounts will be announced at Senior Awards Night.
REAP recipients are leaders on campus and in the community. They excel
academically and are determined to succeed no matter what obstacle they may
be presented with. They work hard to achieve their academic and personal
goals.
communities. REAP
Criteria
focuses on activities
Senior attending Lindsay High School participating in the REAP
Scholarship Program with a minimum of $2,500.00 of REAP scholarship
funds earned by the end of the Fall semester of 12th grade.
Planning to enter a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited higher
education institution in the fall or upon transferring from a community
college.
that directly improve
the quality of education
and raise the
educational bar for
rural students in
agricultural
communities, and aims
to support students who
Evaluation Process:
Applications will be evaluated on the following categories:
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Leadership
Academics
Community Service
Essay
have demonstrated the
ability and drive to
become leaders in their
communities in the
future.
A number will be assigned to your application in order to keep your name
confidential. Therefore, do not include your name on your essay.
Deadline: Thursday, April 23, 2015
Return your completed application packet to your 12th Grade REAP Club
Advisor.
REAP SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Application #
Personal Information
First Name: __________________________ Last Name: ____________________________
Permanent Address: _________________________________________________________
Your Cell Ph. #: ____________________Parent(s) home phone #_____________________
Parent(s) cell phone # _____________________
Your email address: ___________________________________________________
University Attending: _________________________________
Intended Major:
_________________________________ (if you do not know, write undecided)
Long Term Career Goal: _______________________________
University Start Date:
_________________________________
Quarter or Semester
ID issued by university or SSN if applicable:
_______________________________________________
Please make sure this # is accurate, since it will be listed on your check disbursement to the university.
I certify the information I have supplied is complete and accurate. The Information provided is
subject to verification. I understand this application and any supporting documents I provide
become the property of the REAP Scholarship Program.
_____________________________________________________
Signature
Date
Application #
Please type the following application. No printing or handwriting will be accepted.
Where indicated provide verification signature.
List leadership roles at school (e.g., offices held in ASB, clubs, athletics or school
organizations).
Organization
Year(s) Involved
(9th, 10th, 11th, 12th)
Offices Held
Advisor Signature
Choose a leadership role from above and explain how it helps you develop and practice your
leadership skills.
List leadership roles in the community not affiliated with LHS (e.g., leadership in community
projects, church, City of Lindsay, coaching, etc.).
Organization
Year Involved
(9th, 10th, 11th, 12th)
Role
Contact name and phone
number (for verification)
Choose a leadership role from above and explain how it helps you develop and practice your
leadership skills.
List clubs or organizations in which you were or are an active member (e.g., REAP Club, Guitar
Club, Adventure Club, Medical Club, Link Crew, etc.)
Club/Organization
Year(s) Involved
(9th, 10th, 11th, 12th)
Role
Advisor Signature
Member
Member
Member
Community Service: (e.g., School and Community Events, Homeless Shelters, Scicon
Counselor, McDermont Volunteer, Facilitate Student and Parent Workshops, etc.)
Type of Service
Hours
Year(s) Involved
(9th, 10th, 11th, 12th)
Contact Name and Phone
Number (for verification)
Choose one of the areas of community service and explain how it helps you develop and
practice your leadership skills.
What grants and scholarships have you located and secured in addition to REAP Funds?
Scholarships and Grants
Amount
Provide a typed personal statement of no more than 1500 words that addresses all of the following
topics:
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How participating in REAP and/or other programs have helped you to set and achieve your
goals and develop your leadership potential
How you personally have contributed to building a college-going culture at Lindsay High
School and in the Lindsay community
Discuss your plans for the future in terms of college and career goals
Discuss how you plan to give back to the Lindsay community while in college and after college
Provide important details about your life such as responsibilities at home and at school,
adversities or hardships you have faced, and what helped you to overcome any challenges
If you have worked while in high school, include information about your work and what you
have learned from it
Include anything else you believe helps the committee understand you, how you navigated
your high school years to get where you are now, and distinguishes you from other applicants
Application Checklist
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Application
Typed personal statement
Official transcript (be sure to request this well before the deadline)
Create your online account for Lindsay Dollars for Scholars
Application packet is due no later than
Thursday, April 23, 2015
to your 12th Grade REAP Club Advisor.