Guidance

by: April 25, 2025.

1.       Current or most recent Transcript;

2.       Proof of enrollment in college or vocational training program;

3.       Two (2) letters of Recommendation from two (2) different sources. Recommendations can’t be from a relative. Recommendations from a teacher, professor, guidance counselor, school official, employer, clergy, and the like are preferred;

4.       Family Member is/was a veteran or service person

5.       An essay which addresses your specific educational and career goals and how your educational endeavor will help you accomplish these goals and/or make a difference in your professional career.  Include information concerning your background, your family, education, volunteer activities; your goals in life; your strengths/weaknesses, and the reasons why you want to pursue your selected career.  Additionally, and most critical to this scholarship application, please discuss how the family member’s service to America impacted your life. The Wayne County Business and Professional Women’s Scholarship Committee will consider your essay carefully when your application is evaluated.  It should be well thought out and relevant to your career goals.  (Please limit your essay to 500 words)

– Senior’s name

– Name of their parent/grandparent that is a Disabled veteran (and branch of service),

– High school’s name

– Name of intended college, university, trade school, or military plans, etc. and along with proposed major/specialty.

We were forced by regulation that the parent/grandparent must have been disabled (military service connected) in some way. We DO NOT need you to send military discharge paperwork, Veteran Administration proof, etc. sent.

1. Current or most recent Transcript;
2. Proof of enrollment in college or vocational training program;
3. Two (2) letters of Recommendation from two (2) different sources. Recommendations can’t be from a relative. Recommendations from a teacher, professor, guidance counselor, school official, employer, clergy, and the like are preferred;
4. An essay which addresses your specific educational and career goals and how your educational endeavor will help you accomplish these goals and/or make a difference in your professional career.  Include information concerning your background, your family, education, volunteer activities; your goals in life; your strengths/weaknesses, and the reasons why you want to pursue your selected career.  The Wayne County Business and Professional Women’s Scholarship Committee will consider your essay carefully when your application is evaluated.  It should be well thought out and relevant to your career goals.  (Please limit your essay to 500 words)

–          Copy of college acceptance letter

–          Two letters of Recommendation

–          Participated at the Wayne County Fair by working, volunteering, or exhibiting within the last three out of four years.

–          Community service involvement

–          Extracurricular activities

–          Any awards or special recognitions

–          Work Experience

–          An essay that contains your secondary education plans, the field you are interested in, your reason for choosing this field and your future ambitions.

–           Graduating student who resides in Wayne County

–          Planning to attend an accredited college and majoring in a horticultural or agricultural field. Other fields of interest include horticulture/floral design or a related field such as agriculture, agribusiness, etc.

Residency:

·         Resident of Wayne or Pike County Pennsylvania

Qualified Institutions and Level of Study

·         Any Nursing Program

·         Two-year college

·         Four-year college

·         School must have an accredited nursing program

·         School must be in the United States

Academic Requirements

·         Good academic standing planning to graduate on time

Accepted into a nursing program

• Attending a two- or four-year Pennsylvania college or university in the Fall of 2025
• Pursuing a course of study in History or an allied field
• Current Pennsylvania resident

–          Eligible for seniors who plan on attending a two or four year college/university or trade school.

Requirements:

1.Completed application including:

-community activities (recognition/awards) in which you have participated in grades 9-12

-work experience including the name and address of employer, job title, and length

of time you held the job.

-hobbies, special talents, or training (explain briefly if necessary).

2.An essay of approximately 250 words summarizing your reasons for selecting your school or college, your program of study and your career objectives.

–          Must be a High School Senior

–          Have a family member who is or was a Legion member. Must provide name of member, city of post and relationship to you.

2. Candidate must have all requirements necessary to graduate in June, 2025.

3. Candidate and/or immediate family member have or have had drug/alcohol issues (also known as Substance Use Disorder), and the candidate has succeeded despite this dysfunction within the family.  Candidates who themselves are in recovery must have at least one year sobriety, have a sponsor, and be a member of a support program.

4. Candidate must have been accepted into a post high school program, with plans to further his/her education/career before funds are disbursed.  College acceptance letter must accompany application.

5. Scholarship may be awarded anonymously if requested by recipient.

–          Planning to purse a 2-year (Associates) or 4-year (Bachelor) degree level program or a post-secondary trade or technical school.

–          Must have contributed to community service locally or in school.

–          Applicant must meet at least ONE of the following specific criteria below:

–          Be a member of the GDS Fair

–          Be a child or grandchild of a member of the GDS Fair

–          Have contributed significantly to the preparation and/or conduct of the GDS Fair in the past 3 years