The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas

The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas Scholarship Program Fort Scott Community College

M.L. (Lee) & Noretta Caldwell Education Fund

Scholarship Overview: The Scholarship recipients shall be selected by the Scholarship Selection Committee from applicants who submit an application stating their life goals and their program of study. Applicant should be from Southeast Kansas with preference to students from Neosho County School District #101 (Erie & St Paul); Crawford County (Girard, Southeast, Northeast, excluding Pittsburg) and students from Labette and Bourbon Counties. Students from Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma may be considered, too. Students who have earned their GED may also apply.

Scholarship Requirements: 1. The Caldwell Scholarship is restricted to students in business, science, technology or teaching. Excluding areas of study are athletics, music poetry and theater. Students must be pursuing a degree program which also can include an associate degree. 2. Applicants must have a minimum high school GPA of 2.5. 3. A minimum grade point average of 2.5 in the previous semester is required for renewal of funds. 4. Financial need is a determining factor. 5. Scholarship funds will be distributed from the M. L. (Lee) & Noretta Caldwell Fund through the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas.

Application Instructions: Submit typed application cover page with all required information listed to: FSCC Foundation Attn: Pam Constans 2108 South Horton Fort Scott, KS 66701 [email protected] Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas Scholarship Program Fort Scott Community College M. L. (Lee) & Noretta Caldwell Education Fund 2017 Application Cover Page

Name______

Address______City/Zip ______

Phone ______Email ______

School most recently attended______

Father’s Name: ______Father’s Employment______

Mother’s Name: ______Mother’s Employment______

Brothers and Sisters (list names and ages) ______

Name of school you plan to attend______

Attach the following items to this cover page in the order listed: 1. Statement of why you are making an application for the scholarship 2. Brief description of college plans (program of study) 3. Brief description of your life goals & aspirations beyond college 4. A copy of your most recent academic transcript

Submit your application by March 31, 2017 to:

FSCC Foundation Attn: Pam Constans 2108 South Horton Fort Scott, KS 66701 [email protected]