Rossi and Ferguson Memorial Scholarship
Dario and Gloria Rossi and Keith and Karen Ferguson were beloved grandparents who worked hard to help their grandchildren attend college.
Financial stressors can be an overwhelming burden for many college students, distracting them from their academic work. It can be difficult to succeed in the classroom when worrying about how to pay for tuition, housing, food, and other necessities. Students who have to work to come up with these funds are often at a disadvantage when compared to their peers due to having limited time to devote to their studies.
This scholarship seeks to honor the lives of all four grandparents by supporting deserving students who are pursuing their collegiate dreams. A quote that one grandson was given by Dario Rossi before his passing was to 'Never give up, just keep working'. The hope is that the recipients of this scholarship will do just this.
Any undergraduate student pursuing a two or four-year degree may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, submit an original and creative essay in response to the prompt “What could go wrong?”
Please write a creative essay of 1,000 words or less answering the prompt, "What could go wrong?" Our hope is that you will have fun and share with us your creativity and passion through your original piece.
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The application deadline is Aug 15, 2024. Winners will be announced on Sep 15, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Sep 15, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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