Rockcastle County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship

The Rockcastle County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship supports Rockcastle County students in their pursuit of a higher education. The Chamber has established a special fund that will provide an annual scholarship award of $1,000.00 to a local student. Recognizing that our young people are the county’s most important investment, the Rockcastle County Chamber of Commerce established the scholarship in 2007. The Chamber is especially interested in students who plan to return to Rockcastle County as our future business leaders.

The Chamber invites any 2008 graduate of Rockcastle County High School to submit a Scholarship Application. The Rockcastle County Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Committee will implement the application and selection process.

This application will not be considered complete without the following attachments:

1. High school transcript.

2. Two (2) letters of reference from someone other than a family member; preferably one educational reference and one from someone in your community. Letters must include the contact telephone number of the individual writing the letter.

3. Short essay of no more than one page (single spaced) for each question below:

a. Name a current tourist attraction, or possible tourist attraction, in Rockcastle County and how would you better promote that attraction to incoming tourists.

b. How would you improve the quality of life in Rockcastle County? Identify the problem area and provide a detailed resolution to that problem.

Rockcastle County Chamber of Commerce

2008 Scholarship Application

Instructions: To be eligible for consideration for this year’s scholarship award, this application must be completed and postmarked no later than Friday, April 25, 2008. Please print clearly or type your responses.

Send to: Rockcastle County Chamber of Commerce

Attn: Scholarship Committee

P.O. Box 778
Mt. Vernon, KY 40456

Full Legal Name:

Mailing Address:

City: State: Zip:

Date of Birth: GPA: ACT Score:

Number of Students in Graduating Class Rank in class

Father’s Name: Mother’s Name:

Father’s Occupation: Mother’s Occupation:

Intended Major of Study: Institution: __________________

List of any Extracurricular School Activities

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List of any Community Service Activities

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List of any Work Experience and how that experience will prepare you for a career: _ _____

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