Award Selection Process
Scholarship Emphasis
With an emphasis in service, in the interest of helping students of Kearns High School to develop a meaningful and successful life through service and positive self-development.
Criteria for the Alumni scholarship award would be a sincere interest in a life of service, whether through work or community efforts. Many personal and civic benefits come through service opportunities and working with underprivileged groups. The sincerity of the individual would be expressed through personal interviews, written responses and recommendations by school leaders, teachers or community leaders. Additionally, a students efforts in local community service will add to their being awarded the scholarship.
The Student
Believing that involving young people in service to others brings many lifelong benefits, the Kearns High Alumni Scholarship would provide an opportunity for a graduating student to be involved in local and international service opportunities.
- Recipient has shown willingness in past to serve community and other students
- Recipient has desire to provide ongoing support and service to local and international community.
- Recipient would be willing to mentor future award recipients and assist in perpetuating the Kearns High Alumni Scholarship and it’s purposes.
- Recipient is willing to be a part of a 30+ day international service project providing service to underprivileged groups. Serving opportunities are provided in a “variety of community development projects (to) deepen understanding of on-the-ground realities in local contexts, while immersing (themselves) in diverse perspectives and cultures from all over the world. This is a chance to enhance their skill set, learn a new language, develop an appreciation for (their) own place in the world, and curate the adventure of a lifetime.”
- Meet requirements associated with Eagle-Condor as noted in link below -
Submission of Application
How and when
Deadline for submittal of "Letter of Interest" and Application to be on or before:
February 20, 2024 at 11:59PM
* Student must be a student of Kearns High School enrolled during the 2023-24 school year. And be presently a Junior or Senior.
* Student should have maintained a 2.5 GPA for the past 3 semesters
* Submit interest letter and include support documentation of service activities and future interest in service to community as described in "The Student" section above.
* Personal introduction and interview with Scholarship Board
* Student will be responsible for $250 of airfare to destination country. (Remaining balance of flight costs will be provided through Scholarship funds. Flight arrangements will be coordinated by Eagle-Condor)
* Student will need to obtain or have a passport that does not expire within 6 months of your travel date. Or be able to obtain a United States passport prior to May 2024. (Assistance in obtaining a Passport will be provided by Scholarship board if needed.)
****Submit "Letter of interest" and application to: jacknlucas@msn.com
Should you have any questions about the process or experience, please feel free to email: Board Chairman - Jack Lucas at: jacknlucas@msn.com