Harrison County Endowment Fund

Wubbena C. Rand Scholarship Fact Sheet Harrison County Endowment Fund

Type of scholarships A medical/health field education scholarship is available for tuition at a school of the student’s choice.

Number of scholarships Four scholarship of approximately $1,000 are available for 2 Missouri Valley students and 2 Blair, NE students

Who may apply? Blair Community Schools and Missouri Valley High School seniors or graduates who plan on entering the medical/health field may apply. This scholarship is renewable, previous successful scholarship recipients may reapply for the second year.

How do I apply? Applicants must complete a Wubbena C. Rand Endowed Scholarship Fund application form and submit a copy of your current transcripts and explain in writing why the scholarship is needed to: Harrison County Endowment Fund, 302 South 36th Street, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68131. Applications are available from your Guidance Counselor or online at www.omahafoundation.org.

What is the Deadline? Annually, scholarship materials must be postmark no later than March 31st and mailed to the Harrison County Endowment Fund, 302 South 36th Street, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68131.

Who selects the scholarship recipients? A designated Scholarship Selection Committee appointed by the Harrison County Endowment Fund Advisory Board will select the recipients at an April meeting.

How are the scholarship recipients notified? High School Guidance Counselor offices are notified of selections and school traditions of public announcements are observed. A packet of materials for the recipient is provided to the High School Guidance Counselor offices. The scholarship is paid to the students account at the college the student elected.

What are my responsibilities as a Rand Scholar? The student must maintain a C or better grade point, or the equivalent and submit a copy of their transcripts to the Harrison County Endowment Fund, 302 South 36th Street, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68131. Wubbena C. Rand Scholarship Application Harrison County Endowment Fund

302 South 36th Street, Suite 100 Rand Scholarship Application Omaha, NE 68131 800-794-3458 Personal Data

Applicant Name (last, first, middle) Social Security# Date

Address

City State Zip Code ( ) Message phone Email

Age: _____ I am a: ÿ high school senior ÿ GED degree student ÿ Other

Parents Name (last, first, middle)

Parent/Guardian home address, if different from applicant

Home phone ( ) Educational Data

High School Graduation Date

Address

School for which aid is requested

Address Have you been accepted as a student at this school? ÿ Yes ÿ No Graduation Date and certificate or degree expected I will be: Undergraduate 1 2 3 4 Graduate 5 6 7 I will be enrolled: ÿ full time ÿ half time or more ÿ less than half time I will live: ÿ on campus ÿ at home with family

Academic/career preparation, please write a short statement about your educational intentions and list any scholarships you have been awarded*:

*For this and other statements, use an additional sheet when needed Rand Scholarship Application Page Two Applicant Profile

Academic Achievement: Your school transcript will contain a summary of subjects and grades. Use this space to share personal scholastic self observations that would help qualify you to receive academic financial assistance.

Activities: List all community and school activities in which you have participated to a significant degree.

Paid work experience (Full or Part-time): List work experience you have had or attach a current resume.

Employer How long? Position Held Hours per week

Special Circumstances: Do you have any unusual family, personal or financial circumstances that you think warrant special consideration?

Rand Scholarship Application Page Three Personal Statement

Develop a statement as to the motivating factors or important experiences that have helped to shape your philosophy and/or your educational plans/career goals. Think carefully about this statement. It is very important in the selection process. Applicants are asked to explain why they need this Education Scholarship and how it will help them achieve their goals.

Transcript

If you are a high school senior or have never enrolled at a college, please include with this application a high school transcript. College students should include their college transcripts. Certification

Your signature on this application authorizes the Harrison County Endowment Fund and the Scholarship Committee to examine your academic and personal records and certifies the accuracy of the information you have provided. UNSIGNED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Applicant’s Signature Date