Eleanor Shiras Harris Memorial Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

ELEANOR SHIRAS HARRIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

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The Eleanor Shiras Harris Memorial Scholarship recognizes a student’s academic achievement, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, community involvement and financial need. This scholarship application is open to any full-time male student at Ottawa University (main campus in Ottawa, Kansas) not studying for the ministry. Disbursement of funds will be made each semester for two semesters. To receive the second disbursement, a 2.5 grade point average or better must be earned in the semester coinciding with the initial disbursement of funds. Applications for a continuation of the stipend after two semesters are welcomed and must be made in writing.

Please complete the following:

1. List all high school and/or Ottawa University co-curricular activities you have participated in. Include leadership roles.

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2. List the community activities have you been involved in? Include leadership roles.

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3. List your work experience. Provide employer(s) and responsibilities.

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4. In 100 words or less on a separate page, please explain why you are pursuing a college degree at Ottawa University, the career for which you wish to prepare and your short and long term goals in life.

Please provide the following:

1. One letter of recommendation from a high school or Ottawa University faculty member

2. Seven semester high school transcript or current Ottawa University transcript

3. Essay

SIGNATURE: ______DATE: ______

Application Deadline: February 15

Instructions: Give completed application materials to the Financial Aid Office at Ottawa University, 1001 South Cedar #3, Ottawa KS 66067. Applicant questions may be directed to the Financial Aid Office at (785) 242-5200 x-5460 or (800) 755-5200 #4.