Alvin Word Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Alvin Word Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund

Alvin Word was a very educated man with many degrees, and he was a Registered Nurse. Most knew him for his Kingdom-mindedness and service to others. Always one to prefer giving a hand up rather than a hand out, Alvin Word, III was a true champion of the underdog, a long shot, and a righteous cause. He was very passionate about the nursing/healthcare field and wanted to help as many people as possible to achieve their goals of a healthcare degree. This scholarship was established by Alvin’s Rotary Club – Ocoee Regional Rotary and set up with this in mind, to help the “underdog” and to “honor” Alvin’s wishes.

If you would like to make a donation to the scholarship fund, simply mail a check to the Community Foundation, P.O. Box 4474, Cleveland, TN 37320, with Alvin Word Scholarship in the memo, or simply click “donate” below.

Scholarship Application!

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Student First and Last Name *

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List of name(s) of regionally, non-proprietary, technical, community, or four-year colleges and universities to which you have applied or been accepted. Include the degree you are pursuing.

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Are there any extenuating circumstances that the Selection Committee should be aware of when reviewing your application, such as an illness or loss of a job, which affects your family's financial situation? If so, please describe below.

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Attach a typed essay up to two pages long, which includes: (1) a brief biographical sketch, (2) a description of an experience in your life that has deeply influenced you, and (3) a description of your goals for the future and how you plan to achieve those goals. The student's full name must be on each page of the essay.

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List and describe the community service activities you have participated in or led.

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Attach one letter of recommendation below from a teacher, counselor, or principal who knows your academic ability, work ethic, and/or character well. The letter must be typed and on the school's letterhead.

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Attach an official high school transcript, which shows your cumulative grade point average (GPA) to date, your current class rank (if applicable), and ACT/SAT score. *

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Upload your documentation that you have applied for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). This application is available online at www.fafsa.gov. If you are not able to complete the FAFSA due to a lack of a Social Security number, attach a written notice of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) from the US Citizenship and Immigration Service. On the FAFSA, Tennessee residents should list at least one Tennessee college or university in order to be considered for state aid (i.e., TN Student Assistance Award and/or TN Education Lottery Scholarship Program). If awarded this scholarship, you are not required to attend a Tennessee college or university.

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We affirm that the information provided on this application is accurate to the best of our knowledge. We understand that misrepresentations may constitute fraud and may result in the loss of eligibility for this scholarship or other legal consequences.

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