Leadership Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2012

The City of Lapwai Leadership Scholarship is an annual scholarship awarded to a graduating senior from the Lapwai School District. The City of Lapwai supports and encourages future leaders of our community to continue school and further their education. The City of Lapwai Leadership Scholarship is a one-time, non-renewable scholarship.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Applicants MUST meet following criteria:

1. Must be a graduating senior from the Lapwai High School.
2. Must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative grade point average (GPA).
3. Must have plans to attend a higher education institution, U.S. Armed Forces, certification program, personal or professional advancement program.

AWARDS: $500 total award per scholarship recipient

Notification of scholarship award will be made at the last scheduled Lapwai City Council meeting before the Lapwai High School Graduation Ceremonies. Disbursement of award will be given out dependent upon the maintenance and completion of the Lapwai School District coursework.

PERSONAL ESSAY: On a separate sheet(s), the applicant must provide a personal statement of educational and/or career goals, stating interests, accomplishments (4-H, FFA, athletics, etc), their definition of what “leadership” is to them and how they plan on using their “leadership” skills in the future.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Please submit TWO (2) letters of recommendation. We suggest a teacher, advisor or school representative, and a non-related adult friend, supervisor or community member who knows you well.

RESUME: Please submit an updated resume with your application.

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