The “Young Civic Leadership Scholarship” seeks to give financial assistance in the amount of $1,500.00 to a student who plans to enter a related profession with an interest in civic leadership, during their first semester in college. The scholarship is for a 2020 senior graduate of a San Saba County High School: Cherokee, Richland Springs or San Saba High Schools.
The Scholarship is available to both male and female graduates who are residents of San Saba County at the time of their scholarship application, as well as the time of their high school graduation. Eligible applicants must be free of the abuse of intoxicating beverages and illegal substances.
In addition to the above, a 3.0 GPA is required for scholarship applicants. Also, the scholarship recipient must take 12 hours of study during the semester the scholarship is awarded. Once proof of the recipient’s enrollment is verified, scholarship monies will be made payable to the college or university.
A biographical sheet or resume listing high school college work and community activities as an active participant, must accompany eligible students’ applications. The applicant must also write a personal statement (no more than one page) providing information concerning his or her educational goals and objectives during college and for future plans. A photo, transcript and two reference letters must accompany the application.
Scholarship applications are available at the Counselor’s office in each high school. Deadline to return the scholarship application is April 17, 2020. Applications will then be reviewed and the top three candidates will be selected. The final selection of the scholarship recipient will be made after all three candidates have been interviewed.
The scholarship winner must agree to ride on the San Saba County Chamber of Commerce float – The Spirit of San Saba County – in at least three parades: San Saba Rodeo in June, Richland Springs 4th of July Celebration and the San Saba Lighted Christmas Parade in December.
Questions regarding the scholarship may be directed to Dora Miller, San Saba County Chamber of Commerce President. Her contact number is 325-248-3279.
The San Saba County Chamber of Commerce is excited to be able to assist a deserving student fulfill his or her educational goals and future career dreams!