CommUNITY West Outreach
Scholarship Guidelines
The CommUNITY West Outreach scholarship is designed to provide assistance for the success of a West Yellowstone Student in their continuing education. It is the goal of CWO to encourage the recipient to then give back to their communities by helping others in need, no matter their social, economic or cultural differences. CWO promotes positive contributions and a circle of giving.
The CommUNITY West Outreach Scholarship is based on one or more of the following criteria:
· Academic achievement
· Extracurricular activities
· Personal achievement
· Volunteer/community service and/or leadership roles
· Financial and/or personal need
Scholarships may be used for:
· Continuing education: Both collegiate and vocational
· Tuition and books
· Other educational expenses reviewed on an individual basis
Application Process:
· Application Form
CommUNITY West Outreach requires the applicant to complete the application in its entirety and submit by March 15th at the school or by email to CommUNITY West Outreach. This form provides personal data about the applicant that will be reviewed by CWO’s Board of Directors for scholarship consideration.
· References
An applicant must provide two reference letters. Appropriate references would include, but are not limited to: Employers, counselors, teachers & community members. Contact information must be provided for all references.
CommUNITY West Outreach is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization. For further information, please contact us at:
CommUNITY West Outreach
PO Box 874
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
406-384-6300
communitywestoutreach.org
email: communitywestoutreach@gmail.com
CommUNITY West Outreach
“Promoting & filling basic needs services for all residents”
2021 Scholarship Application for High School Seniors
1. Name of Applicant: _________________, ________________, _____
Last First M.I.
2. Address: _________________________ West Yellowstone, MT 59758 PO Box Number/Street
3. Cell Phone Number: ____________ E-mail: ______________________
4. Date of Birth: ____________________
5. Awards and Honors Received: ________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
6. Activities in school and/or community (extracurricular activities, school involvements, volunteer service, etc.): __________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
7. Work: List employers, positions, number of hours worked weekly, and if the job was during the school year or summer: _________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
8. Personal Statement: In 250 – 500 words, state what your personal, educational and/or vocational goals are, and why you feel deserving of the scholarship. Your statement should address your thoughts on education, responsibility and giving back to the community. (This statement should be typed and attached to the application).
9. As a worker in your future career, how do you hope to “Pay-it-Forward” in your community: _______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
10. Where are you planning on attending school or vocational training? __________
__________________________________________________________________
11. Financial Need – List your financial needs and challenges associated with your education: ________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
12. Recommendations – Please attach two letters of recommendation. Appropriate references may include, but not limited to: Employers, counselors, teachers & community members. Contact information must be provided for all references.
Deadline For Submission No Later Than March 15, 2022
Applicants’ Signature: ________________________________ Date: ______________
Return Applications to: CommUNITY West Outreach
PO Box 874
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
Or
By Email To: communitywestoutreach@gmail.com
Or
To the West Yellowstone School Guidance Counselor
If you have any further questions, please call CWO at (406) 384-6300 or email us at communitywestoutreach@gmail.com
Please use additional sheets of paper as necessary to answer the above questions. You can download a digital (Word document) version of this on our website at:
communitywestoutreach.org
2022 Scholarship Guidelines and Application - Printable Word Document
2022 Scholarship Application (docx)
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