December 22, 2017 -The Lee Womack Scholarship Fund is intended to provide funds to deserving students graduating from Moline High School who plan to obtain a college degree in Education.
One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded in 2018.
Requirements: Applicants should apply online at www.molinefoundation.org. All scholarships must be submitted by midnight on Friday, March 16, 2018. All reference letters need to be mailed to The Moline Foundation 1601 River Drive, Suite 210, Moline, Illinois 61265 with a postmark on or before March 16, 2018.
Scholarship Candidates Must:
- be a current graduate of Moline High School, Moline, Illinois.
- have maintained and provide proof of cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale during the first seven (7) semesters of high school.
- provide proof of class rank and a transcript of seventh semester courses.
- intend to major in Education. A preference will be given to students majoring in Special Education.
- have been involved in a service oriented activity or organization in his or her school, community or place of worship.
- submit a transcript and an essay to the Selection Advisory Committee stating why they want to obtain a degree in Education (or Special Education), their goals, and how they feel this would be an asset to themselves and the community. (200 words or less).
- enroll on a full-time basis with a minimum of 12 hours per semester. Proof of major and class schedule will be required.
- submit two letters of reference, one from Moline High School faculty members, administrators or counselors, and one from an individual (not related to the applicant) in the community.
All applications are online on The Moline Foundation website: www.molinefoundation.org or contact Linda Daily, ldaily@molinefoundation.org, or Jen von Kaenel, jvonkaenel@molinefoundation.org, or call (309) 736-3800 if you have further questions.
About The Moline Foundation
The Moline Foundation, founded in 1953, is a community foundation which provides grants to health, human services, education, community development, the arts, and other charitable organizations which benefit the citizens of Moline and the surrounding area. The Moline Foundation receives and administers charitable gifts for all citizens in a seven-county region including Rock Island, Henry, Mercer, Warren, Henderson and McDonough Counties in Illinois and Scott County in Iowa.
