G. Rex Gibson Scholarship Fact Sheet Fremont County Community Foundation
Type of scholarships A vocational/technical or a college education scholarship is available for tuition at a school of the student’s choice. The high school senior or alumni of a Fremont County school district must be accepted as a student by the institution of higher education.
Number of scholarships The number and amount of scholarships may vary.
Who may apply? Residents of Fremont County, Iowa who are high school seniors, graduates, or GED recipients who attend or have attended a Fremont, school district may apply. Only students who are enrolled in a two or four year degreed or certified program may apply. Graduates of these programs receive certificates, diplomas, or Associate in Applied Science degrees. This scholarship is renewable, previous successful scholarship recipients may reapply for the second year.
How do I apply? Applicants must complete a G. Rex Gibson Scholarship Fund application form, submit a copy of your current transcripts, and send to the: Fremont County Community Foundation, 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, completed scholarship materials must be postmarked no later than March 31st and mailed to the Community Foundations of Southwest Iowa, 302 South 36th Street, Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68131.
Who selects the scholarship recipients? A designated Scholarship Selection Committee appointed by the Fremont County Community Foundation Advisory Board will select the recipients.
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 student’s account at the educational intuition the student elected, after successfully completing a first semester. G. Rex Gibson Scholarship Application Fremont County Community Foundation
302 South 36th Street, Suite 100 Gibson Scholarship Application Omaha, Nebraska 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 Gibson 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?
Gibson 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 Fremont County Community Foundation 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