Billie & Emil Tyler Trust Scholarship

Description:

A one-year scholarship in the amount of $1,000 has been established to assist a Wabash Valley College student who is pursuing a career in the medical/healthcare field. This scholarship is made possible through the generosity of Billie and Emil Tyler.

Eligibility Requirements/Criteria:

1. Must be a U.S. citizen.

2. Must be a second semester freshman or a sophomore at WVC.

3. Financial Need will be a factor in determining the recipient.

4. The successful applicant must have no less than a 3.0/4.0 grade point average.

5. Future Goal Statement: Write a 200 – 300 word essay stating your future goals as they relate to the medical/healthcare field.

Please indicate the type of employment desired after graduation.

State why you feel you should be considered for this scholarship

6. One character reference letter from a person who is unrelated to you must be included.

7. Must provide an official Wabash Valley College transcript.

8. The award is to be paid directly to the College for use toward tuition, fees and books. Billie & Emil Tyler Trust Scholarship

This Application Must Be Typewritten by going online to our website — www.iecc.edu/wvc click on WVC Scholarships

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Last Name: First Name: MI

Street Address: Telephone #:

City, State, Zip: Cell #:

Birth Date: Social Security /ID #:

COLLEGE INFORMATION:

Have you been officially accepted into a degree or certificate program at Wabash Valley College? Yes: No: If yes, please provide a copy of your notification letter with this application.

Indicate College and/or non-college activities, awards, while attending WVC:

EMPLOYMENT:

Present employment (if any):

FINANCIAL DATA:

Have you applied for Federal & State Aid Programs for the 2018-2019 academic year at Wabash Valley College?

If yes, please indicate the sources of assistance received and estimated dollar amount: Pell: SEOG: MAP: Loans: Outside Scholarships (please list):

Yes: No: Are you receiving or have you received any agency assistance?

If yes, please indicate the sources of assistance: WIA: CEFS: ORS: Single Parent: Other:

Please attach a copy of your Financial Aid Award or Ineligibility Letter. A copy of this letter can be obtained from the WVC Financial Resource Office.

Future Goal Statement:

Write a 200 – 300 word essay stating your future goals as they relate to the medical/healthcare Field.

Please indicate the type of employment desired after graduation.

State in the essay why you feel you should be considered for this scholarship.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. A letter of character reference from a person unrelated to you must be attached.

2. A transcript of your work at WVC or credits transferred in should be attached.

3. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or charge of substance abuse? Yes: No:

Applicant's Signature: Date: ______

NOTE: All materials must be typewritten and received by April 6, 2018.

Please send all materials to: WVC Foundation Scholarship Committee c/o Jane Owen, Financial Aid Coordinator Wabash Valley College 2200 College Drive Mt. Carmel, IL 62863

Materials to Include:

1. Completed Application 2. Copy of Acceptance Notification 3. Future Goals Statement 4. Letter of Character Reference 5. College Academic Transcript(s) or High School Recommendation/GPA Information