History
The Merle S. and Emma J. West Scholarship Fund was established December 20, 1983 upon the death of the donor, Merle S. West. Its purpose is to provide scholarship awards to persons who are graduates of a high school in Klamath County, Oregon and who otherwise qualify.
Who is Eligible for the West Scholarship Fund Award?
This fund will be used for grants to aid those students who:
- Are graduates of a high school in Klamath County;
- Are working toward a baccalaureate degree or an academic award or certificate of an undergraduate nature offered by any college, university, technical or vocational school;
- Have attained a good scholastic record;
- Are deemed to have good aptitude for post high school training;
- Have a need for financial assistance in obtaining further education;
- Adhere to sound moral principles; and * Have demonstrated good citizenship and respect for the law.
No preference will be given to any particular class of students, and any student’s qualification shall be evaluated against the above criteria. Students will be eligible for assistance in succeeding years of their education if their academic and citizenship records warrant.
the following are not required but recommended by the selection committee:
- Further copies of resumes, records, citations, honors or other documents, which you feel, may augment your application. Submitted documents or copies thereof become the property of the committee and will not be returned to you.
- Provide any additional information you feel may enhance your probability for scholarship award. Add additional pages if necessary.
