Melissa Speich Memorial Scholarship Fund

Promoting the Advancement of Health,

Nutrition and Physical Well-Being

Sponsor  First Lutheran Church Endowment Fund on behalf of the family of Melissa Speich

DESCRIPTION

The Melissa Speich Memorial Scholarship Fund seeks to assist an individual who is passionate in his/her desire to attain education that serves to promote health and physical well-being who

1. Demonstrates desire to pursue and/or further education related to a medical related career
   • Medical or health career objectives include, but are not limited to medical school, nursing, physical therapy, sports medicine, nutrition science, public health, dentistry, optometry, epidemiology, bio-medical research

      2.  Provides a written proposal that describes their career goals and why the candidate believes he/she should receive the award

ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION CRITERIA

Applicants are required to submit a completed Scholarship Application Form. The application must be accompanied by:

1. A personal statement explaining why he/she should receive the continuing education support which addresses the following areas…
•   Academic merit (i.e. GPA, class standing, Dean’s List, academic awards or honors)
•   Activities including clubs, organizations, community service, volunteer activities
•   Health-care related activities (volunteer or paid) and classes or coursework
2. Two (2) letters of recommendation

  Candidates must be Stoughton residents and/or members of First Lutheran Church

  A recipient may be granted the scholarship more than one time if he/she meets the selection criteria, reapplies and is selected

SCHOLARSHIP SPECIFICATIONS

1. Applicants can pursue any course of college/university/trade school health-care studies. All health-care related studies will be considered including professional continuing education such as professional seminars
2. The scholarship is designated for school related expenses such as tuition, registration, books, labs, etc.
3. Funds will be disbursed on a reimbursement basis upon successful completion of a semester or class with documentation of payment made for tuition, books, etc.
   •   Classes need to be completed between June 15 – December 31, 2008
   •   The disbursement will be made in January, 2009
4. Applicants who change their planned course of study need to notify the First Lutheran Church Endowment Committee