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Dearrel Bates Memorial Scholarship

Community Foundation of the Great River Bend

This scholarship was established to benefit high school seniors graduating from a MAC Conference high school, excluding Burlington, Iowa. Students must be pursuing a degree in Education and must demonstrate financial need. Applicants must have involvement in school activities, community, personal, and work experience.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Applicant must be a high school senior
  • Minimum GPA:
    2.50
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • School:
    Applicant must be a high school senior graduating from a MAC Conference high school, excluding Burlington, Iowa.
  • Major/Career:
    Applicant must plan to be a full-time student working toward a bachelor degree in Education.

Application Details

  • Judging Criteria:
    Award selection will be based on financial need, school activities, community, personal, and work experience.
  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Two letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation must be submitted by uploading through this system. No letters of recommendation will be accepted by mail or email.
  • Other Materials:
    A completed online application;Expected Family Contribution;Student Aid Report;FAFSA.

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