Applications for the fifth annual Dan and Daisy Ashton Scholarship are available from Sweet Home High School Counselor Pat Haneburg and the financial aid office at Linn-Benton Community College.
Deadline for applications is April 20.
The Ashtons were local business and civic leaders for many years. They were supportive of LBCC and endowed a large scholarship upon their passing.
In June 1996, the first Ashton Scholarships were provided to eight SHHS graduates. In 1997, the program was expanded to include persons in the community who may have graduated from high school some time ago and now wish to obtain a college education. In 1998, five SHHS graduates and three community members received scholarships. In 1999, awards went to five SHHS graduates, two community members and three renewals.
Applicants must be a Sweet Home High School senior or resident of the school district; attend LBCC in a certificate program, degree program or transfer program, with preference given to full-time students; have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, current students only; and fill out the proper application form secured from the SHHS guidance office or LBCC financial aid office by April 20. High school and college applicants must include a transcript of their grades.
The award will cover the cost of tuition at LBCC for a period of one school year. Students must maintain at least 12 credit hours per term. About one-third of the winners are eligible for renewable scholarships contingent upon funds available and student grades. They must satisfactorily complete 12 hours per term with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Failure to maintain a 2.0 GPA may result in a loss of scholarship.
Criteria for selection includes financial need and participation in academic, community or school-sponsored activities, high school students only. Preference is given to applicants in the community who participated in community activities. Preference is given to applicants in the community who have a high school diploma, GED or who successfully pass the ability to benefit test.