AGNES ADAMS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Contact Person/Information: Laura Walser AGNES ADAMS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND 15225 Highway 33 Canadian, Texas 79014 Amount of Scholarship: One scholarship in the amount of $500 The scholarship may be awarded to students who plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college or for those who are entering a vocational school. If the winner applies, a continuance on award may be made for the following year. Any interested individual may apply and should provide as much of the requested information as possible Letter Required: YES with career aspirations and why you should receive the scholarship Resume Required: YES Application Required: No Other: *3 letters of recommendation Include (1 from teacher or counselor) *Attach a letter of acceptance or other proof of admission signed by an official of the school. Deadline for Application: May 1 Announcement at graduation Committee or Organization presentation: Other: Disbursed through selected college or institution Other Information: Agnes Allene Alford Adams was born in Canadian in 1917, attended Canadian schools and graduated in 1934. After graduating from West Texas State University in Canyon, Agnes taught school in Canadian for 22 years while raising five children with her husband, Walter. To express our gratitude for her efforts, her family has established a scholarship to honor her.
Bryan Rupprecht Memorial Scholarship Contact Person/Information: Benny & Connie Rupprecht Bryan Rupprecht Scholarship Selection Committee PO Box 1537 Canadian, TX 79014 Amount of Scholarship: $1,000 Given in Memory of Bryan Rupprecht former student body president. Any of the top ten students who plan to attend Texas Tech University, was active in athletics, and displayed leadership characteristics during their high school career. Financial need will also be considered Standard Scholarship Packet Letter Required: Yes Resume Required: Yes Application Required: No Deadline for Application: approx 4 to 6 weeks prior to graduation Announcement at graduation After proof of enrollment
Contact Person/Information: CANADIAN ARTS ALLIANCE SCHOLARSHIP Canadian Arts Alliance PO Box 777 Canadian, TX 79014 Amount of Scholarship: $1,000 Any graduating CHS Senior who has been active in some aspect of the fine arts and who plans to further his or her education. Fine arts will include music, drama, speech, writing, art, dance, photography and architecture. Letter Required: NO Resume Required: YES Application Required: NO Other: Provide a resume of school, community and art related activities. Submit a 250-450 word essay on: How does your art speak to you? How do you speak through your art? NO APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT AN ESSAY! This scholarship is submitted online at texascrown.org Notification of Award: At Graduation Announcement at graduation: YES Committee or Organization presentation: Other: Payment will be made to the student after the committee receives proof of enrollment in his or her chosen school.
Contact Person/Information: Charles H Wright Scholarship Canadian Interbank Attn: Becky Black 115 Main St. Canadian, TX 79014 Amount of Scholarship: $500 Any senior at CHS who plans on a career in ranch management or other agriculturally related occupation or any well-qualified student not receiving other scholarships. Preference may be given to students who plan agricultural studies. Letter Required: Yes, indicating need for financial assistance, choice of occupation, and future educational plans Resume Required: Yes, stating the educational background, school activities, honors, outside interests, work experience Application Required: Other: Three (3) references Deadline for Application: 4 weeks prior to graduation Notification of Award: At Graduation Letter to Student: NO Committee or Organization presentation: Upon proof of enrollment
Contact Person/Information: CHS Ex-Student Scholarship Becky Wilson/Kyle Northcott Canadian Education Foundation P.O. Box 438 Canadian, TX 79014 Amount of Scholarship: $500 Any senior who has attended Canadian High School is eligible to apply Letter Required: Yes Resume Required: Yes Application Required: No Other: The applicant will submit a formal application in the form of a letter to the CHS Ex- Student Association. The applicant may want to include things such as why he/she wants the scholarship, further education plans, past accomplishments, or any information that would make the applicant stand out from the others applying. Deadline for Application: May 1 Notification of Award: At Graduation Announcement at graduation: Yes Committee or Organization presentation: Yes Other: Payment to the students will be made upon presenting verification of enrollment to the organization. Other information: Name of Scholarship:
Comancheria Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship Contact Person/Information: Comancheria Chapter DAR c/o Nancy Wilson, Scholarship Chairman 618 S. 6th Street Canadian, TX 79014 Amount of Scholarship: $250 1) A citizen or legal immigrant 2) A or B student 3) enrollment in a two to four year college or university Letter Required: Yes Resume Required: YES Application Required: NO Other: A paragraph or statement included in the letter- "Where you see yourself 5years from high school graduation." Deadline for Application: May 1 Notification of Award: At Graduation Other: Committee or Organization presentation: Other: Check sent to the school upon receipt of proof of enrollment Other information:
Contact Person: Kirk Morrow Memorial Golf Tournament Scholarship CHS College/Career Coordinator Canadian High School Amount of Scholarship: $1,000 - $500 per semester Awarded to a graduating senior, based on the applicant's potential to succeed in the area of interest. Selection will be based on participation in extra-curricular activities, community involvement, work history and grades. All scholarship funds will be disbursed through the Canadian Education Foundation. The student or students, must present proof of enrollment to the treasurer of the Canadian Education Foundation each semester. Applicant Information Letter Required: Yes (Must include an explanation for basis of financial need and future educational and career plans.) Resume Required: Yes Letters of Recommendation: 2 GPA Requirement: 2.5 Deadline for Application: April 15th Announcement will be made at graduation. Payment Information: Payment will be disbursed each semester to the selected college or institution. Other Information: This scholarship is given in loving memory of Kirk Morrow to honor his commitment to his family and community. Kirk was a 1985 graduate of Canadian High School. Kirk managed the pro shop for the Canadian Golf Club as well as working with his family's insurance business. Kirk was the single father of M.T. and Ty Morrow and a father figure to many in the community.
Forever Black Always Gold Scholarship Contact Person: Shari Meek 406 N. 6th Canadian, Texas 79014 Amount of Scholarship: Determined Annually The scholarship may be awarded to a student or students who plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college, including a vocational certification program. The recipient will be chosen by the family. All scholarship funds will be disbursed through the Canadian Education Foundation. The student or students, must present proof of enrollment to the treasurer of the Canadian Education Foundation each semester. The scholarship will be divided equally into two semesters for each recipient or recipients not to exceed one academic year. The funds will be directly issued to the recipient upon proof of enrollment. GPA Requirement: 2.5 Announcement will be made at graduation. Other Information: This scholarship is given in loving memory of Eddie Meek by his family and friends. Eddie was a 1992 graduate of Canadian High School. Throughout Eddie's life he always loved and supported the students that wore the black and gold. Canadian Education Foundation Designated Scholarship Funding. All monies designated for the sole purpose of a college or post- secondary, educational scholarship, should be specifically identified at the time of donation. Notification of Award: At Graduation Announcement at graduation: Yes Other: Committee or Organization presentation: Yes
Friends of Bryan Roo Rupprecht Contact Person/Information: CHS College/Career Coordinator Amount of Scholarship: $500.00 renewable each semester up to 4 semesters Yes Letter Required: Yes Resume Required: YES Application Required: No Deadline for Application: MAY 1 Announcement at graduation: Yes Committee or Organization presentation:
The Fry Scholarship Contact Person/Information: CHS College/Career Coordinator Amount of Scholarship: $1,000 The purpose is to encourage and award community service by financially assisting students with a strong record of past community service and tangible plans for future community service to attend college and obtain an Associate's or Bachelor's degree. Eligible students will be any student graduating from Canadian High School in the current year. Past Fry Scholarship recipients are also eligible to compete each year for an additional three years of college, if they continue their commitments and studies. Only one $1,000 scholarship will be awarded each year from this eligibility pool. Letter Required: YES Resume Required: YES Application Required: Other: *Documentation to support the following: 1) Past community service, as demonstrated by documentation submitted with application. Service may be at the local, state, or national level; military or non- military; as part of an established organization or individually initiated and organized. 2) A written commitment to continue community service during and after college, as demonstrated by a written plan submitted with application; 3) Grade point average (3.0 on a 4.5 scale). 4) Financial need. Deadline for Application: May 1 Announcement at graduation: YES Other: Committee or Organization presentation: Other: Payment will be in graduation envelope
Happy State Bank/ H.S. Wilbur Opportunity Award Contact Person/Information: Rhonda Bartlett H.S. Wilbur Committee Happy State Bank Canadian, TX 79014 Amount of Scholarship: $2,000 Any senior who indicates a desire for financial aid and potential for completing a college degree or technical trade program. Letter Required: Yes Resume Required: Yes Application Required: No Other: A letter of application stating future educational plans and accompanied by a resume listing education background, school honors, and achievement, work experience, outside interests and three references Deadline for Application: Approximately 4 weeks from graduation Announcement at graduation: Yes Committee or Organization presentation: Other: Payment will be issued to the student after formal acceptance at the school of their choice and proof of enrollment is presented.
Contact Person/Information: HUTTON/SANDERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP BETH BRIANT HUTTON/SANDERS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP CANADIAN ROTARY CLUB P.O. BOX 558 CANADIAN, TX 79014 Amount of Scholarship: $500 after proof $500 after 12 hours with 2.0 Election is to be made by a committee composed of Canadian Rotary Club members. Special consideration will be given to those students who plan to pursue college studies in the field of education. However, consideration and/or selection will not be based solely on the field of education as a major emphasis in college. Letter Required: YES Resume Required: Yes Application Required: No Deadline for Application: By May 1 Announcement at graduation: YES Committee or Organization presentation: Other: $ 500 payment will be made to the selected student upon presentation of verification of enrollment in school to the Rotary club. An additional $500 will be paid upon proof of successful completion of 12 semester hours of credit with a 2.0 grade average or better within one year from high school graduation.
JL Yokley Educational Fund Scholarship Contact Person/Information: First Presbyterian Church PO Box 1122 Canadian, TX 79014 Amount of Scholarship: $500 Any graduating senior may apply by submitting a letter indicating financial need, future educational plans, and a resume outlining educational background, school honors and achievements, outside interests, work experiences, and three references. Letter Required: Yes Resume Required: Yes Application Required: Yes Other: Deadline for Application: April 15 Announcement at graduation: Yes Committee or Organization presentation: Yes Other: Payment will be issued to the student after formal acceptance at the school of their choice and proof of enrollment is presented.
Jones/McMordie Memorial Scholarship Contact Person/Information: Scholarship Committee First Presbyterian Church PO Box 1122 Canadian, TX 79014 Amount of Scholarship: 8 Semesters from $750 to $6000 1)Four year high school average of at least a "B" (80) 2) Selection based on financial need, potential to finish a four year college program, good character, integrity and persistence 3) Must NOT have any outstanding debts such as car payments, marriage plans, etc. No married student will be considered nor will money be used for paying for a car or other indebtedness. If the recipient marries after the initial awarding of the scholarship, it will be forfeited. 4) Must be a full time student (enrolled in at least 12 semester hours). 5) Must maintain a 2.0 grade point average to remain eligible. 6) Award will be made for long term semester sessions only (Excluding summer sessions). 7) Receiving another scholarship award does not disqualify a student. 8) Receiving another scholarship or student loan from any other source does not disqualify a student from his scholarship. Letter Required: Yes Resume Required: Yes Application Required: Yes Other: Students should submit a resume and letter outlining plans for college, Activities in high school, college major, personal history, and need for financial assistance. Deadline for Application: April 15 Announcement at graduation: Yes Other: Committee or Organization presentation: Yes Other: Payment will be issued to the student after formal acceptance at the school of their selection and presentation of proof of enrollment. Scholarship is valid only for fall/spring terms non summer sessions. Annually, a letter requesting scholarship renewal and reporting grade average and plans should be directed to the clerk of session.
Contact Person/Information: Amount of Scholarship: 2 AT $500 EACH LOWE S SUPERMARKET Lowe's Supermarket C/O Jackie Wagner 404 South Second Canadian, TX 79014 Any graduating senior of Canadian High School is eligible to apply. Letter Required: YES Resume Required: YES Application Required: NO Other: Submit a resume and cover letter outlining plans for college, activities in high school, college major, personal history, and need for financial assistance. Deadline for Application: April 1 Announcement at graduation: YES Other: Committee or Organization presentation: YES Other: Payment will be issued by Canadian Central Administration Office upon proof of enrollment
Contact Person/Information: Marion (Corky) Guthrie Memorial Scholarship Hemphill County Sheriff s Department or CHS College/Career Coordinator Amount of Scholarship: $500 This award is given in memory of a Hemphill County Deputy who gave his life in the line of duty. Any graduating CHS Senior planning to attend either a vocational school, college, or university may apply. Financial need is a primary consideration Letter Required: Yes Resume Required: Yes Application Required: No Other: Give to College/Career Assistant Deadline for Application: May 1 st Announcement at graduation: Yes Other: Committee or Organization presentation: Yes Other: Award will be issued to the recipient upon presentation of proof of enrollment to Dawn Dial at the Hemphill County Sheriff s Office by September 30 Other information:
CANADIAN MASONIC LOGE #855 Contact Person/Information: Charles Kessie Canadian Lodge #855, AF&AM PO Box 344 Canadian, TX 79014 Amount of Scholarship: $500 Awarded to a graduating senior. Based on need and potential to succeed in the area of interest. Grades are important, but participation in extra-curricular activities (including after-school employment) is also considered. Recipients are not restricted to attendance at degree-institutions. Letter Required: Yes Resume Required: Yes Application Required: Other: Deadline for Application: April 15 Notification of Award: No Announcement at graduation: YES Other: Funds will be sent to the registrar of the institution upon proof of enrollment and commencement of classes. It is the recipients responsibility to notify the lodge of the address of the institution.
Contact Person/Information: Mathers Memorial Scholarship Alan and Laurie Hale PO Box 668 Canadian, TX 79014 Amount of Scholarship: $1,000 All graduating seniors who are members in good standing of the National Honor Society at Canadian High School may apply. Letter Required: Yes Resume Required: Yes Application Required: No Announcement at graduation: Yes Committee or Organization presentation: Yes Other: Payment will be issued to the student by Laurie and Alan Hale upon proof of enrollment.
Ramp-Walker Agriculture Contact Person/Information: Scholarship Committee First Presbyterian Church PO Box 1122 Canadian, TX 79014 Amount of Scholarship: $300 Given by the Ramp-Walker families to any graduating senior who intends to pursue studies in an agriculture related field at the college of his/her choice Yes Letter Required: Yes Resume Required: Yes Application Required: Yes Other: Deadline for Application: April 15 Notification of Award: Announced at Graduation Committee or Organization presentation: Yes Other: Payment will be made upon presentation of proof of college enrollment in to the session.
Contact Person/Information: SADD Scholarship Mary Jo Leonard Canadian High School Amount of Scholarship: varies from year to year depending on available monies and deserving applicants Any CHS graduating senior going on to some type of college or school; first consideration will be given to active SADD members who exemplify the goals of the SADD organization Letter Required: yes Resume Required: yes Application Required: NO Other: Typed essay of not fewer than 250 words explaining why the scholarship would be beneficial and how it would be used to further their educational career. Deadline for Application: May 1 Announcement at graduation: Yes Committee or Organization presentation: Yes Other: Check sent to the school upon receipt of proof of enrollment
Contact Person/Information: FFA Scholarship Tonny Hamby Amount of Scholarship: $350 Any Senior who has been enrolled in the Agri-science and FFA programs for at least five semesters of high school will be considered. Applicants: 1) Must be in the top half of the graduating class. 2) Must have a four-year average of at least an 80, 3) Must have participated in at least three of the following FFA activities: Chapter Officer, Leadership- Development Event, Judging Contests at area or state level, livestock exhibition, FFA Electric Camp, Range Camp, Texas Brigades, Leadership Camp, Area I Convention, Texas FFA Convention, National FFA Convention Letter Required: YES Resume Required: YES Application Required: NO Deadline for Application: May 1 Announcement at graduation: Yes Committee or Organization presentation: Yes Other: The recipient will show proof of college enrollment to the FFA advisor for payment.
Bob and Betty Ward Scholarship Contact Person/Information: College/Career Assistant Amount of Scholarship: $750 per semester for 8 semesters Information regarding the scholarship Selection based on need, attitude, and potential. Grades, as long as passing, would have no bearing on selection. Any Canadian High School graduate who attends college could qualify as a yearly selection. College may include vocational, technical or any other type of post high school education Upon proof of enrollment money will be distributed to student by the Canadian Administration Office, attention: Cindy Moore
Kimberly Dawn Lay Cisneros Memorial Scholarship Contact Person: CHS College/Career Coordinator Canadian High School Dawn Dial Amount of Scholarship: $1000 ($500 per semester x 2) Awarded to a graduating senior based on participation in community and church involvement, relationships with peers, work history and ethic. Not based on grade point average, but on whether or not this student worked hard for the grades they received. This scholarship also not based on popularity or lack thereof, but treatment of other people. Applicant Information: Letter Required: Yes (Must include an explanation of why this student should be chosen above others.) Resume Required: Yes Letters of Recommendation: 3 (1 from a representative of the church this student attends regularly) GPA Requirement: Based on Student s ability/achievement Deadline for Application: May 1 Announcement will be made at graduation Payment Information: Payment will be directly issued to the recipient upon proof of enrollment. Other Information: This scholarship is given in loving memory of Kimberly Dawn Lay (Cisneros) by her family and friends. Kimberly was a 1998 graduate of Canadian High School. She was very active in her church youth group. Kimberly made an effort to be kind to others even at her own expense. Though her grades weren t always as high as she wished to achieve, they were what she was able to do.
Zach Monty Memorial Scholarship Contact Person: CHS College/Career Assistant Amount of Scholarship: $1000 To be announced