WENDY’S DAVE THOMAS LEGACY/HISPANIC AMERICAN
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCEDURE
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
APPLYING FOR THE SCHOLARSHIPS
Students interested in applying for the scholarship should do so through their school office and should express,
in a 3 page essay, how they exemplify each of the points listed in the scholarship criteria-see attached form. The
essay should be in a 12 font, (double-spaced and no more than one-page single-sided per each of the three
criteria). A total of three pages should be submitted.
On a separate page (cover page), please type school name, your name, address, e-mail address and
telephone number. Staple this to the essay page. Student’s name and school’s name should not appear
anywhere in your essay, except on the cover page. This procedure is used to keep the judges from
knowing who submitted the essays making the process anonymous and fair.
SELECTION PROCESS
A committee of the Hispanic American Foundation members will select two award recipients from the group of
candidates. Only four candidates may be submitted by each high school. Essays and contact information should
be sent to the Hispanic American Foundation, 2210 S. Main St., Tulsa, OK 74114.
NOTIFICATION
The candidate selected will be notified directly by the Hispanic American Foundation office, using contact
information provided with the application. The winning student’s school will be notified as well.
THE AWARD
When the Hispanic American Foundation office receives notification that the scholarship winner has been
accepted and has enrolled in a college or university, a check in the amount of $2,000 will be issued to the
college or university that the winner will be attending on behalf of the scholarship winner.
TIMING
School offices must forward their application and criteria selection(s) to the Hispanic American
Foundation by Friday, April 18, 2013. Final selection will be made, and the winners notified in April. The
students will be asked to attend the Hispanic Student Luncheon and Career Fair on Friday, May 3, 2013 to be
recognized.
Please Note: The Wendy’s Dave Thomas Legacy/Hispanic American Foundation will award
TWO/$2,000 scholarships for 2013.
If you have any questions, please contact the Hispanic American Foundation at 584-3333 Ext. 17 or e-mail
haftulsa@haftulsa.org.
WENDY’S DAVE THOMAS LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Wendy’s Dave Thomas Legacy Scholarship Criteria
1.
"Do the Right Thing" – This legacy theme grew from Dave Thomas’ passion to live his life
with honesty and integrity. He would often say, "Honesty isn’t just a suggestion." Dave believed
that you earn your reputation by the things you do every day. He thought people should be true
to their word.
2.
"Treat People with Respect" – Dave loved the restaurant business because he loved being
around people. Dave treated everyone with respect. He looked each person he met squarely in
the eye and listened intently while people talked to him. Dave lived by the golden rule: Treat
others the way you want to be treated, but he said it a simpler way: JUST BE NICE!
3.
"Giving Back" – Dave believed that with success came an obligation to share it. He encouraged
the Wendy’s family to support the communities that support Wendy’s. He would say, "the more
you help others, the more you really help yourself." Dave was a proponent of sharing yourself as
well as monetary resources. Be the best role model you can be – someone is always watching.
Summary: The Wendy’s Dave Thomas Legacy Award recipient should display personal characteristics of each
of the criteria listed above. The key attributes are honesty, integrity, respect for peers and adults, and a desire to
give back to the community and help others.
The essay should be in 12-font, double-spaced and no more than one page single-sided per each of the three
listed criteria. Please submit a total of three pages.
Please Note: The Wendy’s Dave Thomas Legacy Scholarship will award TWO/$2,000 scholarships for
2012.
If you have any questions, please call 584-3333, ext. 17 or e-mail haftulsa@haftulsa.org.