Scholarship Program

Burt High Reunion Association Endowed Scholarship

B u r t H i g h D e s c e n d a n t S c h o l a r s h i p The purpose of this scholarship is to provide funds to foster and promote attainment of higher education by awarding scholarships to descendants of Burt High School. Descendants of Burt High School refers to those persons whom ancestor attended Burt High School. Funds for this scholarship are provided solely through the Burt Reunion Association Endowment established through the Education Foundation. • The scholarship selection committee of the Burt Reunion Association will have full authority in selecting scholarship recipients using a rubric comprised of requested applicant information. • Awards are renewable for up to 4 years on an annual basis as long as awardees maintain a 2.5 grade point average per year and remain a full time student. A formal request to renew scholarship with proof of status must be submitted no later than July 1st of each year to receive funds. Please note if you are a returning applicant you must provide proof of grades and enrollment for the following semester. Online applications are also available through: www.cmceducationfoundation.com Eligibility: To receive the Burt High School Reunion Association Scholarship a student must: 1. Be related by kinship to an individual who was enrolled or graduated from Burt High School (verification is required) • Verification can include the following: relative name, relationship and year attended Burt High will be accepted until such a time as the Burt Association completes a class archives. 2. Must be a current high school graduate. 3. Exhibit financial need. Students may submit EFC code from FAFSA, guardian salary or free and reduced lunch documentation. 4. Scholarship applicants must have a 2.5 grade point average to apply. Student must provide high school transcript for verification. 5. Submit two letters of recommendation from one high school (teacher, principal or counselor) and one community individual (pastor, coach or club) must be a non- relative. 6. Show proof of acceptance to an accredited institution of higher learning. This must be an official letter of enrollment or document from the University. 7. Based on funds availability of the Burt High Endowment a one-time (non- renewable) $250-$500 book award may be awarded for applicants who did not receive the primary $2,000 scholarship. Deadline for filing applications: Completed applications must be mailed to: CMC Education Foundation c/o Abby Binkley 621 Gracey Avenue Clarksville, TN 37040 *Applications must be postmarked on or before May 29th for first time applicants and July 1st for renewing applicants. New Scholarship winners will be notified June 30.

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