The G. L. & Elsie H. Downing Scholarship is
available to
students whose
principal residence
is in Mason County,
Kentucky, or whose parents
reside in Mason County.
BACKGROUND
On April 9, 1995, Mrs. Elsie Hatfield Downing passed away in Maysville, Kentucky. Mrs. Downing was known as a woman who loved the Mason County community, and wanted to make a difference in the quality of life of its citizens. In her life, many, if not most of her generous acts were done without fanfare. As her final gesture after her death, and in the words of the late John W. McNeill III,her attorney and executor, Elsie Downing "...used her possessions, her money and her property, first to remember her friends and then to significantly improve the lives of people she has never met or known, all the time being secure in the realization that in helping a neighbor, even an unknown one, she helped every one of us." As a beneficiary of her estate, Hayswood Foundation was instructed to create a perpetual scholarship program for Mason County residents. Since its beginning in 1997, the G. L. & Elsie H. Downing Scholarship program has awarded over $3.5 million to 172 recipients.
BACKGROUND
On April 9, 1995, Mrs. Elsie Hatfield Downing passed away in Maysville, Kentucky. Mrs. Downing was known as a woman who loved the Mason County community, and wanted to make a difference in the quality of life of its citizens. In her life, many, if not most of her generous acts were done without fanfare. As her final gesture after her death, and in the words of the late John W. McNeill III,her attorney and executor, Elsie Downing "...used her possessions, her money and her property, first to remember her friends and then to significantly improve the lives of people she has never met or known, all the time being secure in the realization that in helping a neighbor, even an unknown one, she helped every one of us." As a beneficiary of her estate, Hayswood Foundation was instructed to create a perpetual scholarship program for Mason County residents. Since its beginning in 1997, the G. L. & Elsie H. Downing Scholarship program has awarded over $3.5 million to 172 recipients.
Hayswood Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 208
135 W. Second Street, Suite 1A, Maysville, Ky. 41056
Phone: (606) 563-9333
hfound@att.net
P.O. Box 208
135 W. Second Street, Suite 1A, Maysville, Ky. 41056
Phone: (606) 563-9333
hfound@att.net
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G. L. & ELSIE H. DOWNING
SCHOLARSHIP
LIGIBILITY
The applicant must be a current resident of Mason County, Kentucky. The applicant, or the applicant's parents, must have maintained a principal residence in Mason County for at least two years immediately prior to an application's submission. The number of years of residency will determine the total number of years that an applicant may qualify to receive the scholarship.
Scholarships may be used for undergraduate studies, only. Applicants must be under the age of 25 at the time of initial application. Scholarships may be applied towards up to the equivalent of four full academic years. A recipient shall have five calendar years, commencing from their graduation from high school, to utilize the scholarship.
Members of the families of the directors or staff of the Foundation, and of the original donor, are ineligible.
Applicants must have graduated from an accredited high school, or have completed at least one year of study at an accredited college or university in the United States. Applicants must be attending, or planning to attend, and accredited U. S. college or university.
High school students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or better. College students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or better.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Complete applications are due about the third week of April each year. The exact date will be posted on this site, and indicated in the application form. "Complete" applications include the application form, all required attachments, and letters of recommendation (if applicable). Specific instructions will be included in the application form.
SELECTION; AMOUNT OF AWARD
Selection is based on a combination of academics, extra-curricular activities, and financial need. Every effort is made to finalize the selection of recipients by the end of May, but delays are often unavoidable due to the nature of the selection process.
The amount of each award will be calculated based on the recipient's qualifying expenses, and the amount of grants and scholarships received from other sources. Qualifying expenses include tuition, room and board, books, and certain class-related fees. The scholarship may be renewed for up to three additional years, provided the recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements.
COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENT (For Recipients, Only)
Once selected, scholarship recipients must complete 10 hours of volunteer community service each year, as a condition of receiving a scholarship, and as a requirement for reapplying to renew a scholarship for additional years. See the report form and instructions for more information about this requirement.
The applicant must be a current resident of Mason County, Kentucky. The applicant, or the applicant's parents, must have maintained a principal residence in Mason County for at least two years immediately prior to an application's submission. The number of years of residency will determine the total number of years that an applicant may qualify to receive the scholarship.
Scholarships may be used for undergraduate studies, only. Applicants must be under the age of 25 at the time of initial application. Scholarships may be applied towards up to the equivalent of four full academic years. A recipient shall have five calendar years, commencing from their graduation from high school, to utilize the scholarship.
Members of the families of the directors or staff of the Foundation, and of the original donor, are ineligible.
Applicants must have graduated from an accredited high school, or have completed at least one year of study at an accredited college or university in the United States. Applicants must be attending, or planning to attend, and accredited U. S. college or university.
High school students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or better. College students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or better.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Complete applications are due about the third week of April each year. The exact date will be posted on this site, and indicated in the application form. "Complete" applications include the application form, all required attachments, and letters of recommendation (if applicable). Specific instructions will be included in the application form.
SELECTION; AMOUNT OF AWARD
Selection is based on a combination of academics, extra-curricular activities, and financial need. Every effort is made to finalize the selection of recipients by the end of May, but delays are often unavoidable due to the nature of the selection process.
The amount of each award will be calculated based on the recipient's qualifying expenses, and the amount of grants and scholarships received from other sources. Qualifying expenses include tuition, room and board, books, and certain class-related fees. The scholarship may be renewed for up to three additional years, provided the recipient continues to meet the eligibility requirements.
COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENT (For Recipients, Only)
Once selected, scholarship recipients must complete 10 hours of volunteer community service each year, as a condition of receiving a scholarship, and as a requirement for reapplying to renew a scholarship for additional years. See the report form and instructions for more information about this requirement.
RENEWAL FORM
(For Current Recipients with Eligibility Remaining)
SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
5 PM Friday, May 10, 2024
APPLICATION FORM
(For New Applicants, Only)
Download the form to your computer. Complete it using pdf reader software. You may also print the form and complete it by hand.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
5 PM Friday, April 19, 2024
TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM:
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COMMUNITY SERVICE REPORT AND INSTRUCTIONS:
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