The Katie DeSpain Scholarship is available to
graduates of
accredited
high schools in Mason
County, Kentucky.
BACKGROUND
The Katie DeSpain Scholarship was established in 2000 by Katie's parents, John and Anne DeSpain of Maysville, Kentucky after the sudden death of their daughter while a student at Eastern Kentucky University. Katie was an athletic and outgoing young woman, as well as a fine student. The Program seeks to reward young people who excel in the classroom, in extracurricular activities, and in service to their communities. Although not required, participation in athletics is a plus.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be a senior at, or have graduated from an accredited high school in Mason County, Kentucky.
Applicants must be under the age of 25 at the time of initial application, and must not have already completed or attended four years of college. Scholarships may be applied towards up to the equivalent of four full academic years, and may applied toward undergraduate, graduate, or professional school studies. 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 donors, 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. First time applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or better, high school or college. Prior recipients applying to retain their scholarship 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. Selections are generally completed before the end of May. Generally, one new recipient is selected each year.
The amount of each scholarship is currently $2,500 per school year. Recipients must reapply in order to retain their scholarships. 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.
BACKGROUND
The Katie DeSpain Scholarship was established in 2000 by Katie's parents, John and Anne DeSpain of Maysville, Kentucky after the sudden death of their daughter while a student at Eastern Kentucky University. Katie was an athletic and outgoing young woman, as well as a fine student. The Program seeks to reward young people who excel in the classroom, in extracurricular activities, and in service to their communities. Although not required, participation in athletics is a plus.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be a senior at, or have graduated from an accredited high school in Mason County, Kentucky.
Applicants must be under the age of 25 at the time of initial application, and must not have already completed or attended four years of college. Scholarships may be applied towards up to the equivalent of four full academic years, and may applied toward undergraduate, graduate, or professional school studies. 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 donors, 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. First time applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or better, high school or college. Prior recipients applying to retain their scholarship 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. Selections are generally completed before the end of May. Generally, one new recipient is selected each year.
The amount of each scholarship is currently $2,500 per school year. Recipients must reapply in order to retain their scholarships. 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.
Hayswood Foundation, Inc.
1 W. McDonald Parkway, Suite 3A, Maysville, Ky. 41056
Phone: (606) 563-9333 Fax: (606) 563-9444
hfound@att.net
1 W. McDonald Parkway, Suite 3A, Maysville, Ky. 41056
Phone: (606) 563-9333 Fax: (606) 563-9444
hfound@att.net
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KATIE DESPAIN SCHOLARSHIP
RENEWAL FORM
(For Current Recipients with Eligibility Remaining)
SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
5 PM Friday, May 5, 2023
Application forms will again be avialable in February of 2024,
for the 2024-2025
college year.