Who Can Apply: The purpose of the Labconco-Callaway Scholarship is to offer Labconco employees assistance in expanding educational opportunities at the college level. It was created in recognition of the longstanding leadership of the Callaway family within Labconco Corporation.
The students eligible for assistance shall:
a) be a dependent of a Labconco associate and be claimed on the associate’s most recent Federal Income Tax Return;
b) ensure the associate parent is a regular part-time or full-time associate and have at least one year of seniority with the company. Should an associate who meets these service requirements be on a temporary layoff, their children would still qualify;
c) be a high school senior;
d) have a minimum 2.0 GPA based on a scale of 4.0 through the first seven semesters of high school. A copy of the high school transcript must be provided to be considered;
e) commit to attend a fully accredited college or university on a full-time basis (a minimum of 12 semester hours.) A minimum 2.0 GPA with at least 12 completed credit hours must be maintained the first semester to qualify for the second semester award;
f) provide three (3) letters of recommendation from individuals who know the applicant well.
g) submit a brief essay which should include why he or she plans to continue their education beyond high school, any ambitions and goals, and reasons why consideration for this scholarship award is merited.
Submission:
- In 150 words or less, please explain why you plan to continue your education beyond high school, your ambitions and goals, and reasons why you merit consideration for this scholarship.
- 3 Letters of Reference
- 1) Please attach a recommendation letter from a high school teacher, counselor or principal.
- 2) Please attach a recommendation letter from a person unrelated to you who has known you well.
- 3) Please attach a recommendation letter from a person unrelated to you who has known you well
Deadline: March 15, 2017
Amount: Varies
Learn More: https://gkccf.academicworks.com/opportunities/226
