<p> Echo Bay Minerals Company A Kinross company 363 Fish Hatchery Road Republic, WA, USA 99166 </p><p> phone: (509) 775-3157 fax: (509) 775-3447</p><p>Dear Graduating Senior,</p><p>Kinross Gold Corporation, Kettle River – Buckhorn, is committed to the ongoing education of the youth in our local communities. The Kinross Scholarship Committee is especially interested in supporting students looking to advance in fields related to minerals extraction and other studies associated with natural resource industries. In today’s world, a wide variety of disciplines are necessary to support industries engaging in the responsible use of our natural resources. Kinross is proud to be able to offer scholarship opportunities that will assist the next generation in gaining the proper education to make responsible decisions while positively contributing to society. </p><p>We are offering scholarships to local graduating seniors from the following school districts in Ferry and Okanogan Counties: Curlew, Oroville, Republic and Tonasket. </p><p>The deadline for applications is APRIL 22, 2016.</p><p>Award criteria:  Applicant must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale  Applicant must be graduating in good standing from Curlew, Oroville, Republic or Tonasket School Districts  Applicant must provide proof of full-time enrollment and declared major for the 2016/17 school year in an accredited vocational, technical, two or four year institute of higher education  Funds will be remitted directly to the institution of higher education once proof of enrollment is provided</p><p>Selection Process:  Selection of recipients will be made by a committee of Kinross employees based on GPA, field of study, academic and personal achievement, community involvement, and essay content  Quality, appearance and completeness of application will also be considered  Incomplete or illegible applications will not be considered  Selections will be made by May 20, 2016</p><p>Application Process: Applicant must submit the following items: Cover letter Completed application form Personal essays Copy of most recent transcript Two (2) character references in the form of letters of recommendation Proof of acceptance to institute of higher education (if unavailable, this must be provided prior to issuance of scholarship funds)</p><p>Submission Details: Please mail completed application to: Kinross Gold Corporation Kettle River – Buckhorn ATTN: Deana Zakar 363 Fish Hatchery Road Republic WA 99166</p><p> www.kinross.com </p><p>SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION</p><p>Applicant Name: Mailing Address: Phone: Street Address: Email: City, State Zip: GPA: Current High School: College ID # For the 2016/17 school year, I will be attending: What field of study are you pursuing?</p><p>Explain why you have chosen this field of study (150 words or less): </p><p>List of honors and achievements:</p><p>List your community service activities, hobbies, outside interests, and extracurricular activities:</p><p>Signature of applicant: Date:</p><p>Kinross Kettle River – Buckhorn Scholarship Application Page 1 Personal Essays Each response should be no more than 500 words. Attach additional pages as necessary. </p><p>1. How does your chosen field of study relate to mining or other natural resource extraction industries?</p><p>2. Explain how the mining industry impacts your daily life.</p><p>Kinross Kettle River – Buckhorn Scholarship Application Page 2</p>