We prefer the most recent tax return in order to give you the best consideration for the scholarship. The scholarship judging is heavily weighed to consider need. That does not mean if your parents make good salaries you would not be considered. If there are circumstances (i.e., two children in college at once, health issues, etc.) your need could be greater than others. If the 2007 return is not available, please send the 2006 return with your application.

Yes, you may apply without your most current class rank. The more information you supply, the better we can evaluate your application. If you have a class rank from a previous year or semester, then use that information and then specify they year and/or semester the class rank was obtained.

Each application is considered on its merits by a panel of judges. The judges score each application based on scholastic achievement, financial need, extra curricular activities, references and even neatness of the application. The scores are then ranked against scores of other applicants to determine the winners.

Scholarship values vary each year. Scholarships in 2007 were valued at $2,850 (one-year) to $10,000 ($2,500 for four years). A total of $43,500 was awarded in 2007 to 13 applicants. The Scholarship Foundation anticipates similar awards in 2008.