Dorothy M. Gibson Education Scholarship
Award: $1500 (One Award, One Year)
Est: 1992
WE ARE ACCEPTING 2010 APPLICATIONS!
Deadline for applications is April 26, 2010!
Awarded to a high school senior who best exemplifies the character embodied by Dorothy M. Gibson – an educator in the Mississippi, Tennessee and Arkansas school systems for over 41 years. Dorothy M. Gibson (Lindsey) taught on the principles that it is important to be fair, knowledge is a journey, everyone is poised to learn and when knowledge is acquired, do your best to shared it with others. Applicants will need to complete an application form that asks three questions around current events in the United States and globally.
Application Process:
Before preceding please be sure to answer the following questions in one of the following formats and be prepared to upload them using the form below:
- Word
- AmiPro
- TXT
Answer the following questions:
- Question 1:
Technology & diversity have moved our society at a very rapid pace – why is recognizing diversity so important in today's world? (1/2 to 2 pages)
- Question 2:
You have been handed the opportunity to become a congress-person – (representing a district of your choice) – what are your Top 3 agenda items for the population you serve? (1/2 to 2 pages)
- Question 3:
Is global warming a real problem or is it media messages that we can not turn off? (1/2 to 2 pages)
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Scholarship 2 of 2
Samuel L. Whiting “Helping Hand” Text Book Award
Award: $250 per semester (awarded in two awards for $125 each)
Est: 2008
WE ARE ACCEPTING 2010 APPLICATIONS!
Awarded to a enrolled student at the community college level who best exemplifies the educational and benevolent spirit of Samuel L. Whiting – a science and chemistry educator and school administrator in the Tennessee and Arkansas school systems for over 45 years. Applicants will need to complete a personal essay on the power of knowledge in today’s business world.
Application Process:
Before preceding please be sure to answer the following question in one of the following formats and be prepared to upload them using the form below:
- Word
- AmiPro
- TXT
Answer the following question:
- Question 1:
In a 2-3 page essay – answer the following question – What person most influenced your decision to continue your education and why? (1 -2 pages)
