Paul F. Young Memorial Scholarship

The Paul F. Young Memorial Scholarship Fund provides educational financial assistance to individuals who have set goals and are motivated to learn a skill set that aids them in improving their economic status. This scholarship is open to students pursuing a certificate or associate degree and will be awarded for the SPRING 2025 semester.

Eligibility
To be eligible, the applicant must:

  • be a Missouri resident living in the city of St. Louis or the counties of St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson, Franklin, Lincoln, or Warren.
  • have a cumulative high school or college GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4-point scale or have earned a high school equivalency certificate.
  • be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • plan to enroll full-time or part-time (at least 6 hours) at an accredited, nonprofit, trade/technical school or two-year college in Missouri.
  • plan to enter the workforce upon completion of an associate degree or certification program.
  • demonstrate unmet financial.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please answer all questions that apply to you, even if they are not marked “required.” This scholarship is not for students pursuing a bachelor’s degree.

Selection
Selection will be based on the student’s contributions to the communities in which they live, the quality of the essay and letter(s) of recommendation, the student’s academic record, and consideration of financial circumstances.

Renewal
Recipients may reapply for award consideration for a maximum of two years of undergraduate funding provided they continue to make satisfactory progress toward a degree and continue to meet the eligibility criteria.

Notification
Application status will be changed from submitted to either offered or denied in December. Applicants can view their status by logging in to their Scholarship Central account. Funds will be sent to recipients’ schools in August.

Questions? Contact Ellen Vietor, Scholarship Manager at the St. Louis Community Foundation at scholarships@stlgives.org or 314-880-4960.

Eligibility, financial need, and award amount for this scholarship program will be determined by the St. Louis Community Foundation. This scholarship program, as a component fund of the St. Louis Community Foundation, does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, national origin, gender, age, color, sexual orientation, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

Award
$1,250, renewable
Deadline
12/01/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Before you begin this application, please take a minute to read through the scholarship details. This will allow you to see all the eligibility requirements. Click on the scholarship name that is underlined and in blue ink in the upper left-hand corner to see the details. Check here to indicate you have reviewed the eligibility criteria.
  2. List any extracurricular school activities or family responsibilities, including the activity, the time involved, dates of involvement, and position(s) held:
  3. List any work experience, including company name, dates of employment, hours worked per week, and position(s) held:
  4. List any volunteer/community activities, including the activity, the time involved, dates of involvement, and position(s) held:
  5. ESSAY: Tell us about your gifts, talents, and strengths. How will these gifts, talents, and strengths help as you pursue your degree? (500 words or less)
  6. Why did you choose your field of study and what are your plans when you complete your degree? Share your goals and vision for your career. (200 words or less)
  7. Upload your 2024-2025 FAFSA Submission Summary.
  8. Upload your Financial Aid Award Letter from the school you plan to attend.
  9. Enter your Student Aid Index that is on your FAFSA Submission Summary.
  10. What school issued the award letter that you uploaded?
  11. Where will you live during the academic year for which you are applying?
  12. If you wish to inform the reviewers of any unusual financial circumstances, including costs associated with your education or educational loans already incurred for or by you, please provide here. Please note that tax forms, W-2s or other documentation may be requested to verify information on the FAFSA Submission Summary.
  13. Are you a U.S. Citizen or a legal permanent resident?
  14. SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly qualified individual who will submit a recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  15. SCHOLARSHIP CENTRAL SECOND RECOMMENDATION: Enter the name and e-mail address of an instructor, counselor, advisor, supervisor or other similarly qualified individual who will submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. NOTE: As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will explain how to complete this process.
  16. SIGNATURE: By entering my full name below, I certify that the information I have provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and I authorize the St. Louis Community Foundation and its agents to examine, verify and discuss my academic records and other information that applies to the consideration of this application. My signature also signifies that, if awarded, I understand that it is my responsibility to inform the St. Louis Community Foundation of any changes to my college plans and that I understand that some portion of scholarship awards I receive from any source may be considered taxable income if the total amount exceeds the cost of tuition and course related fees, supplies and equipment.
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