Monday, February 27, 2012

Tom Beard Memorial Scholarship

The Windber Moose Riders Lodge 349

is pleased to announce the availability of a
Tom Beard Memorial Scholarship


This scholarship which honors the past administrator and friend to many, Tom Beard, will be awarded to a college or technical school bound applicant who has demonstrated exceptional community and volunteer spirit. Tom exemplified these characteristics and we would like to continue his legacy by having an annual scholarship in honor and memory of him.

Eligibility:

Any graduating high school senior who intends to attend a college or technical school
Applicants need not be related to any member of the Moose
Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale (If school uses other grading system, student must have C+ or better)
A short essay (500 words) regarding the importance of volunteer and community spirit will need to be submitted.

Applicants will be judged on grades, leadership and community involvement. Deadline for application is June 15, 2012.

Correspondence can be sent to :

Windber Moose Lodge
1312 Jackson Avenue
Windber, PA 15963
ATTN: Moose Riders

Winner and applicants will be notified by the fourth week of July, with award presented at the Family Picnic.