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SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED DIRECTLY THROUGH THE FOUNDATION

Deadline to apply is Monday, June 10, 2008 unless otherwise noted

To apply for the scholarships listed below you must complete the attached application and submit the required items listed on the application and the scholarship checklist.  Submit completed application to:
CHIPOLA COLLEGE FOUNDATION
3094 INDIAN CIRCLE
MARIANNA, FL 32446
 

APPLICATION, ATTACHMENT AND CHECKLIST MUST BE RECEIVED BY DEADLINE DATE NOT POSTMARKED BY DEADLINE DATE.

 Scholarship Application Form 
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Checklist
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FERN ARNOLD SCHOLARSHIP - Partial tuition/books scholarship to Chipola district resident, must have high school GPA 2.0+, community involvement, preference given to students majoring in agriculture or an agriculturally related field, maintain a 2.5+ GPA at Chipola and be a full-time student, and follow standard college requirements.

BANK OF BONIFAY - Partial tuition and/or books scholarship to student from Holmes, Jackson or Washington Counties, must maintain 2.0 gpa each semester at Chipola, attend class regularly and follow standard college requirements.

BENJAMIN, BROWN, MAXWELL AITF SCHOLARSHIP FUND - Partial tuition and/or books scholarship to a first time college enrollee that is a Florida resident, must show financial need by qualifying for FSAG grants and show proof of community service, can be a full-time or part-time student and must maintain 2.0 gpa each semester and follow standard college requirements.

FITZHUGH AND ESSIE CARTER SCHOLARSHIP - Partial renewable tuition and/or books scholarships to students pursuing a Bachelors of Science or Bachelors of Arts degree in Secondary Education in Mathematics or Science, an Associate of Science degree in Nursing or an Associates of Arts degree. Preference will be given to students graduating from the following high schools in the order listed; first to Vernon High School, second to Chipley High school, third to any other Washington County public high school. Preference will be given to community college graduates in the following order; first to Chipola College graduates from a Washington County high school and second to Gulf Coast Community College graduates from Washington County high school. When students have met either the high school or community college requirements then preference will be given to those pursuing a degree in the following order; first to education, second to nursing and third to any other major. Applicants must be of good moral character and maintain a 2.0 gpa each semester at Chipola and follow standard college requirements.

COTTONDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP – Partial tuition and/or books scholarship to a Cottondale High School graduate planning to enter the Law Enforcement Academy at Chipola College. Applicants must have a 2.0 or better grade point average from high school. Applicants must be accepted into the Law Enforcement Academy at Chipola College in order to use the scholarship funds.

CRAWFORD ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP - Partial tuition and/or books scholarship pre-engineering, priority given to Jackson County resident, must have high school 3.0+ GPA, maintain 2.0+ at Chipola, and follow standard college requirements.

M.B. AND MARY DAVIS HEALTHCARE SCHOLARSHIP - Renewable tuition/books scholarship to Jackson County resident pursuing a career in a science or medical-related field, must have obtained a 3.0 gpa in high school, maintain 3.0 gpa at Chipola each semester, active in community activities and follow standard college requirements.

INEZ DICKINSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP, GULF POWER SCHOLARSHIP, B.L. HATTON SCHOLARSHIP, TAYLOR SCHOLARSHIP- multiple partial tuition/books scholarships to high school graduate from Chipola’s five-county district, must enroll in courses toward Associate of Arts degree at Chipola, must have a high school GPA of 2.0+ and maintain a 2.0 GPA at Chipola, must enroll as full-time student and follow standard college requirements.

ALFRED I. DUPONT FOUNDATION/CHIPOLA CHALLENGE GRANT SCHOLARSHIP - Partial tuition and/or books and fees scholarship awarded based upon academic merit, must maintain a cumulative 3.0 grade point average while enrolled at Chipola, all college majors can be considered, must follow standard college requirements. Applications for this scholarship will be accepted and awards made at the direction of the scholarship’s committee each semester.

ALFRED I. DUPONT FOUNDATION/CHIPOLA CHALLENGE GRANT NEED BASED SCHOLARSHIP – Partial tuition and/or books and fees scholarship awarded based upon financial need, must maintain a 2.0 grade point average each semester while enrolled at Chipola, all college majors can be considered, must follow standard college requirements. Applications for this scholarship will be accepted and awards made at the direction of the scholarship’s committee each semester.

GEORGE T. AND MILLICENT C. FLEMING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT – Tuition scholarship to a student with first consideration being given to applicants that are members of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of Marianna and residents of Jackson County, must maintain 2.0 gpa each semester at Chipola, attend class regularly and follow standard college requirements. Must indicate on application and in student letter if member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church of Marianna.

MARGARET FUDER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Partial tuition and/or books scholarship for student enrolling in a Workforce Development program of study with first consideration going to students in the Automotive Services Technology program, second consideration will go to students enrolled in any other Workforce Development program. Applicants must have a minimum 2.0 gpa from high school or have a GED, must maintain a 2.0 gpa each semester at Chipola, and follow standard college requirements.

MALCOLM GILLIS SCHOLARSHIP – Partial tuition and/or books scholarship to graduating high school senior that will graduate in the top 10% of their graduating class, must have a financial need and outline the need in the form of a letter, must maintain a 2.0 gpa each semester at Chipola, and follow standard college requirements.

HELIOS EDUCATION FOUNDATION FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARS – Partial tuition and/or books scholarship to applicant that is a first generation in college student. First generation in college is defined as either of the applicant’s parents did not complete a baccalaureate degree. Also, in the case of the applicant only living with and receiving support from one parent that parent did not complete a baccalaureate degree. Preference will be given to applicants who are preparing for a career in education with the intent to become a teacher in the State of Florida. Applicant must have 2.0 gpa from high school and maintain 2.0 gpa each semester at Chipola and follow standard college requirements. Applicants must also have completed and submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to apply for this scholarship.

THERESA LARSEN HIRT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – Partial tuition and/or books scholarship with first consideration given to Education majors and preference given first to residents of Jackson County and then to residents of the remainder of Chipola College’s service district (Liberty, Calhoun, Washington and Holmes counties), must have minimum high school gpa of 3.0 and maintain 2.5 gpa each semester at Chipola, will consider current high school graduates and returning college students, and must follow standard college requirements.

HOLMES COUNTY PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP - Partial tuition scholarship to a graduate from a Holmes County high school or GED recipient, must be a resident of Holmes County, must enroll in a program of study within the Workforce Development division at Chipola College and maintain a 2.5 gpa at Chipola, and follow standard college requirements.

HOLMES COUNTY RETIRED EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP - Partial tuition and/or books scholarship to a graduating senior from a high school within Holmes County who plans to major in Education, must maintain 2.0 grade point average each semester at Chipola, must be a good citizen of applicant’s high school and community and take part in school and community activities, must attend class regularly and follow standard college requirements.

CLARA C. HUDNALL SCHOLARSHIP – Renewable tuition/book scholarship to high school graduate from Chipola College five-county service district (Calhoun, Liberty, Jackson, Washington and Holmes counties) must have high school gpa of 2.0, maintain 2.0 gpa at Chipola, and follow standard college requirements.

JACKSON COUNTY PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP - Partial tuition scholarship to graduate from a Jackson County high school, may enroll in either a vocational or academic program of study at Chipola College, must have a high school gpa of 2.5 and maintain 2.5 gpa at Chipola, and follow standard college requirements.

ANNIE MARIE MORGAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Partial tuition and/or books scholarship available for an economically disadvantaged individual majoring in primary, secondary, and/or special education. This opportunity is available to new students beginning college or an older student returning to college of outstanding integrity and strong determination. To apply individual must be a resident of Jackson County, must have received a GED or diploma. Recipients must maintain 2.5 gpa at Chipola, must be active in school and community activities and follow standard college requirements. Applicant must have strong desire to improve his/her ability to be a productive citizen through continuing education and improvement of job skills.

CARLOTTA NEAL PETERSON 110% MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Partial tuition and/or books scholarship to a graduating senior from Marianna High School with a 2.5+ GPA, must maintain 2.5 GPA each semester at Chipola, and follow standard college requirements. Recipient must exhibit a 110% commitment to his/her chosen academic and extracurricular activities. This commitment should be measured against his/her personal attributes, with enthusiasm for success being more important than being the "best" in particular activities. The recipient should be active in community activities, have considerable compassion for others, and be willing to sacrifice personal recognition in order to help others.

REID AND TINA POWELL SCHOLARSHIP –Partial tuition scholarship for an applicant from Grand Ridge that is a new student beginning college or an older student returning to college, scholarship funds may be used for either academic programs or for Workforce Development programs, must maintain 3.0 gpa at Chipola, applicants must have a financial need, be socially responsible and demonstrate good citizenship.

LULA RAWLS SERVICE GUILD SCHOLARSHIP - Partial tuition/books scholarship to students with financial need that are not eligible to receive financial aid or qualify for the work study program, must maintain 2.0+ GPA at Chipola, follow standard college requirements, and must write letter to Lula Rawls Service Guild at the end of each semester confirming that he/she has met the scholarship criteria.

LURLINE AND FRANCIS RETTIG SCHOLARSHIP – Partial tuition scholarship for applicant in an academic program and one partial tuition scholarship for an applicant in a workforce development program, first consideration will be given to graduates from any high school in Jackson County, applicants for academic scholarship must have minimum 3.0 high school gpa and a minimum 2.8 high school gpa for workforce development scholarship, applicants must be of good character and discipline, scholarship committee will consider school activities, community activities and financial need, application requires two letters of recommendation one of which must be from the high school principal, guidance counselor or a teacher, recipient must maintain a minimum 2.8 gpa each semester at Chipola, and follow standard college requirements. Scholarship will consider applications from Chipola’s BS Secondary Math/Science Education majors.

EDWARD K. ROBERTS ENDOWMENT – Tuition and/or books scholarship with first consideration given to applicants that are math or science majors, must have at least a 2.0 high school gpa and maintain 2.0 gpa each semester at Chipola, and follow standard college requirements. Scholarship will consider applications from Chipola’s BS Secondary Math/Science Education majors.

SOUTHEAST BANK OF CHIPLEY SCHOLARSHIP - Partial tuition scholarship to high school graduate within the Chipola district, preference given to Washington County residents, must have high school GPA 3.0+, maintain 3.0+ at Chipola, and follow standard college requirements.

PALLIE DEKLE TAYLOR SCHOLARSHIP – Partial tuition and/or books scholarship to a resident of Chipola College’s five-county service district (Calhoun, Liberty, Jackson, Washington or Holmes counties), must maintain 2.0 gpa each semester at Chipola, must have minimum 2.5 high school gpa to apply for the scholarship, and follow standard college requirements.

WASHINGTON COUNTY RETIRED TEACHERS SCHOLARSHIP - Partial scholarship to an incoming freshman and a returning sophomore who are graduates of a Washington County high school and who are financially needy. Must have a 2.0+ GPA in high school, maintain a 2.0+ GPA at Chipola, and enroll for a minimum of 12 semester hours. Must follow standard college requirements. The freshman recipient will automatically be entitled to receive the scholarship for his/her sophomore year provided a 2.0 minimum GPA is maintained.

LAURA KATHERINE WATTS SCHOLARSHIP – Partial tuition scholarship to a graduate of Marianna High School, must have minimum 3.0 high school gpa, must maintain 2.5 gpa each semester at Chipola, and follow standard college requirements.

DR. KETURAH WHITEHURST SCHOLARSHIP - Partial tuition and/or books scholarship to a Marianna High graduate with financial need, first consideration will be given to students pursuing a workforce development program of study, must have a minimum of 2.0+ high school GPA, earn a minimum 2.0+ GPA at Chipola, follow standard college requirements, and attend/participate in a reasonable number of extra curricular cultural events and activities.

MRS. LAURA ROBINSON WHITEHURST SCHOLARSHIP - Partial tuition and/or books scholarship to a Marianna High School graduate, must have 2.0+ GPA in high school, demonstrate need for financial assistance, maintain 2.0+ GPA at Chipola per semester, follow standard college requirements, and participate in cultural activities.

 MAIL A COMPLETED SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION  REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS AND SCHOLARSHIP CHECKLIST TO:
CHIPOLA COLLEGE FOUNDATION
3094 INDIAN CIRCLE
MARIANNA, FL 32446

Please contact the Foundation at (850) 718-2445 with any questions. The Chipola College Foundation has no control over the criteria for privately supported scholarships. Donors set scholarship criteria and deadlines, and may from time to time change them.

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 Scholarship Application Form 
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Checklist
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