Award Criteria

Exhibits a strong work ethic and commitment to goals; demonstrates the drive to succeed in their future education and career goals. Embraces positivism, responsibility, belief, harmony, and consistency to achieve goals.

Demonstrates core values of Faith, Family, and Jobs (inclusive of participation in clubs, employment, extracurricular activities and volunteerism).

Exhibits characteristics of the Fish Philosophy: Be There, Play, Make their Day, and Choose Your Attitude. https://www.fishphilosophy.com/fish-philosophy-story

Applicants will be asked to respond to the following short essay: How have you modeled the FISH Philosophy and how do you envision yourself applying this philosophy to your college education and life?

Priority is given to students pursuing a career in education or healthcare.

Consideration is given to students with financial need.

Amount

$1,250

Deadline

March 15

Administration

It is Community Foundation policy that all portions of the scholarship process be completed by the student applicant. If we learn that any part of the process is not completed by or the work of the student, the application may be removed from consideration or an awarded scholarship revoked.

Application Procedure

Time
The application process will take 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete.  The system times out so  SAVE  your work often!

Documents
Here is a list of documents you should have saved as named pdfs for easy uploading:

• Most recent high school transcript
• ACT or SAT Scores
• Student Aid Report (SAR) showing Expected Family Contribution (EFC).  This report is available after you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Financial Need

Considered