Kelby Fritts Memorial Scholarship Fund

Kelby Fritts will always be remembered for her dedication to her friends and family, her education and her community. She graduated from Polk County High School in 2018 as the salutatorian of her class. Kelby not only excelled in academics, but also in school-related activities. She was a two-sport athlete for the Lady Wildcats, playing on the basketball and softball teams. She was an all-district softball player during the 2015, 2017 and 2018 seasons as well as receiving the 2018 District 5AA defensive player of the year award. Kelby also played travel softball in the off season and had a great passion for the game.

Kelby was a 2018 Whirlpool Foundation Sons & Daughters Scholarship recipient and was to attend the University of Tennessee – Chattanooga in the fall.

Kelby’s family along with the Whirlpool Foundation established this scholarship in her memory to recognize a Polk County High School student who has the same passion and positive qualities that Kelby exhibited – a caring heart, hardworking and a desire to succeed.

The Kelby Fritts Memorial Scholarship recognizes a Polk County student with a $1,000 scholarship.

Donations are made by simply writing a check to the Foundation designated to the Kelby Fritts Scholarship Fund or online through the Donate Button.

Scholarship Application!

To apply for the Scholarship, please fill in the form.

Which Scholarship are you applying for? *

Student First and Last Name *

Student Email *

Street Address *

City, State, Zip *

Student Phone Number *

Date of Birth *

Gender *

US Citizen *

Parent/Guardian Name *

Relationship with Applicant *

Parent/Guardian Phone Number *

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Secondary Contact Name *

Relationship with Applicant *

Secondary Contact Number *

Currently Attending Highschool *

Graduation Date *

Current Cumulative GPA *

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.

College Plans *

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.

Extenuating Circumstances *

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.

Essay *

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

Community Services *

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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.

Recommendation Letter *

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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.

FAFSA Documentation *

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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.

Affirm Checkbox *

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Please check to confirm that your application packet is complete *

Application is completely filled out

Letter of recommendation is attached

Short answer questions are completed

Official high school transcript is attached

Essay is attached

FAFSA or written notice of DACA is attached