The William G. & Rosemary Reetz Scholarship is available to graduates of
Mason County and St. Patrick's, High Schools, Maysville, Kentucky,
and Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington High School, Aberdeen,
Ohio.
BACKGROUND
The William G. & Rosemary Reetz Scholarship program was established in 2015 under the will of Mrs. Reetz, who passed away in November of 2013. Her husband preceded her in death in 2001.
Both were life-long residents of Mason County, Kentucky. Mrs. Reetz wished to establish a program to help students achieve their goals of obtaining a higher education, thereby improving their chances at a better quality of life, and encouraging them to make an impact on others in the community because of the opportunities that they had been given.
The Program seeks to reward young people who excel in the classroom, in extracurricular activities, and in service to their communities.
ELIGIBILITY
First-time applicants must members of the graduating classes at Mason County High School or St. Patrick's High School in Maysville, Kentucky, or Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington (RULH) High School in Aberdeen, Ohio.
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 be applied to undergraduate study, only. 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 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. College students looking to retain their scholarships must have a cumulate college grade point average of 2.50 or better.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Complete applications are due in April of 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, community involvement, and financial need. The selection process is generally completed before the end of May. Generally, three new recipients are selected each year.
The amount of each scholarship is currently $2,000 per school year. Recipients must reapply each year 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 William G. & Rosemary Reetz Scholarship program was established in 2015 under the will of Mrs. Reetz, who passed away in November of 2013. Her husband preceded her in death in 2001.
Both were life-long residents of Mason County, Kentucky. Mrs. Reetz wished to establish a program to help students achieve their goals of obtaining a higher education, thereby improving their chances at a better quality of life, and encouraging them to make an impact on others in the community because of the opportunities that they had been given.
The Program seeks to reward young people who excel in the classroom, in extracurricular activities, and in service to their communities.
ELIGIBILITY
First-time applicants must members of the graduating classes at Mason County High School or St. Patrick's High School in Maysville, Kentucky, or Ripley-Union-Lewis-Huntington (RULH) High School in Aberdeen, Ohio.
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 be applied to undergraduate study, only. 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 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. College students looking to retain their scholarships must have a cumulate college grade point average of 2.50 or better.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Complete applications are due in April of 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, community involvement, and financial need. The selection process is generally completed before the end of May. Generally, three new recipients are selected each year.
The amount of each scholarship is currently $2,000 per school year. Recipients must reapply each year 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.
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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WILLIAM G. & ROSEMARY REETZ SCHOLARSHIP
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
RENEWAL FORM
(For Current Recipients with Eligibility Remaining)
SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
5 PM Friday, May 10, 2024