HARDIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP

 

Horse Creek Wildlife Sanctuary and Animal Refuge provides an annual 4 year scholarship to a graduating senior of Hardin County High School.

  • The recipient must maintain enrollment in a two- or four-year degree program at an accredited college, university, or trade school.
  • Study may be in any discipline selected by the student.
  • Beginning the summer after high school graduation and for the duration of the scholarship period, the recipient must volunteer for a minimum of 100 hours each year at either Horse Creek Wildlife Sanctuary or at an approved animal shelter located outside Hardin County.
  • The award amount will be $2,000 per semester, renewable for eight (8) semesters, providing the recipient carries a full-time credit load and maintains an annual grade point average of at least 2.5.The recipient of the scholarship will be selected each year based on the following criteria:

Residency

  • The student will be a U. S. citizen and a resident of Hardin County, Tennessee.

Academic Record

  • The student will graduate high school with a grade point average of at least 2.5.

Financial Need

  • The student will have a demonstrated need for financial assistance.
  • The student will not receive funds from any other scholarships or awards during the school's annual awards process.

Selection Process

  • A Selection Committee will be determined each year by the Principal of Hardin County High School. The Committee will consist of two senior class teachers and one other staff member.
  • In addition, the Administrative Manager of Horse Creek Wildlife Sanctuary and Animal Refuge will observe the selection process.

Subjective Criteria

  • All of the above criteria must be met for a student to be considered. In addition, the following items will be weighed in the final selection process: character, attendance, attitude, potential, career identification and preparation.

Kaydee Neill - 2009 Recipient

 

Darren Griswell - 2008 Recipient

Chelsi Fasking - 2007 Recipient

 

Kristie Irvin - 2006 Recipient

 

Jonathan Adams

2001 Recipient

David Lee

2002 Recipient

Cathy Hudson

2003 Recipient

Sarah Barnhill

2004 Recipient

Brandon Young

2005Recipient

 

 

 

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