How to Apply for the West Scholarship Fund By Mail
Option 1. Download PDF Application form
- For First-time Applicants: Application Instructions | Application
- For Renewing Applicants: Renewal Application
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Option 2. Obtain an application through one of the following methods: (Application forms are available between January 1st and April 1st annually.)
- Send a written request to West Scholarship Committee, c/o U. S. Bank, PO Box 3168, Portland, OR 97208; or
- Phone the West Scholarship number at 541.883.3857 or U. S. Bank at 1.800.522.9100, ext. 4882; or
- Visit the internet at www.merlewestscholarship.com; or
- Contact the principal or counselor of any high school in Klamath County.
When and Where to Mail Your Application
- Completed applications must be postmarked by April 1st.
- Applications should be mailed to the West Scholarship Committee at the address indicated above.
- Chosen finalists will be asked to meet with the Scholarship Committee on select days between May 1st and June 10th.
Please direct any questions to the West Scholarship Administrator at either of the phone numbers indicated above.
Include the Following Documents with your Mailed application
- Your transcript for the last high school you attended in Klamath County.
- Your college transcript(s) (if applicable) or proof of request of transcript for each college attended, up to and including your most recently completed term prior to April 1st.
- Results from an ACT or SAT test. These results are usually posted on your high school transcript. Check to make sure or submit a copy of the actual test results. If you are applying for a VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD, you do NOT need the results of an ACT or SAT test.
- A one-page composition. It must be your original thought and can be either typed or handwritten in black ink, either cursive or printed. The subject of this paper is “Evaluate a significant experience, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you.” You are cautioned not to take this requirement lightly, as it will enter into the consideration process for selection of awardees.
- Letters from two individuals (teachers, coach, club leader, pastor, etc.) NOT related to you, attesting to (a) your aptitude for the course of study you intend to pursue, and (b) your character, including moral principles and citizenship.
- Thoroughly complete the budget and financial statement. Your receipt and expense totals must be the same figure. List figures in the blanks next to “Total Assets”, “Total Liabilities”, and “Net Worth”. Please round these figures to the nearest dollar. List all persons who receive financial support from the applicant’s family other than the applicant. Both parents must be listed on the parental/spouse information and references. A parent or spouse of applicant must sign page three of the application.
- Sign application in two places on page four. Check appropriate box pertaining to violation of the law.
- A copy of all pages of your FAFSA Determination (FASFA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or SAR (Student Aid Report). The FASFA is used to apply for federal student financial aid and is available at any college Financial Aid Office. Once you have completed a FASFA and mailed it to the processor, the U.S. Department of Education will mail back to you a determination, which is referred to as your SAR. It takes at least four weeks to receive a SAR after the processor receives your FAFSA form. Your scholarship application will be considered incomplete without a copy of the SAR attached.
- A copy of your Award letter from the college you will attend, listing the financial aid they are offering you which is referred to as your financial aid package. This letter is usually generated by the college after you have sent them your SAR. It may or may not be sent to you by our April 1st deadline. If you have not received an Award letter by April 1, please submit a copy of it as soon as you receive it.
Note: All of the above must be included and completed or your application will not be given consideration.
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.
