JWL Gentry Neal
Scholarship for Volunteerism

Our League, along with many others in the nation, has chosen to promote volunteerism by offering a scholarship that rewards young men and women who help make their communities stronger through volunteerism.

Eligibility:
The Junior Welfare League of Enid will award one $1,000 scholarship which may be used for any accredited college, university or technical trade school. All applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Be a high school senior
• Have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale
• Attend a high school in Garfield County
• Exhibit a commitment to volunteerism
• Must enroll as a full-time student in any private or public post secondary institution in the upcoming school year

Application:

To apply, complete application and mail or fax to the above address. All applications must be completed and be turned in by March 1, 2013. No applications postmarked after March 1, 2013, will be considered. All applicants will be notified by mail of the results by March 26, 2013. The student selected by the committee will be invited to a luncheon to be honored on April 1, 2013. Please plan to attend if you receive notification of receipt of this scholarship.

Download the Scholarship Application. (PDF)


Recipient Use:

• The scholarship must be used by the recipient at an accredited 2-4 year college, university, vocational or technical school during the 2013-2014 academic year.
• The scholarship may be used for the payment of tuition, fees, room, board or books.
• A check for the amount of the scholarship will be sent to the institution of choice following verification of enrollment by letter from the educational institution. Enrollment verification must be submitted by September 30, 2013.

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