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Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award

Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award

Applicable For:

High School Junior

Max Award Amount:

$11500

Application Deadline:

15/03/2024

Scholarship Provider

Country

United States
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About This Scholarship

The Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award is a scholarship program that provides financial assistance to Iowa high school juniors who have demonstrated an uncommon commitment to public service, community involvement, and academic excellence. The program is named after Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the United States, who was born in Iowa.

The scholarship awards up to $10,000 per year to eligible students who meet the program’s requirements. Selection is based on academic achievement, community involvement, leadership potential, and commitment to public service.

In addition to the scholarship, the program provides recipients with opportunities to attend leadership and public service events, as well as mentoring and networking opportunities with other Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award recipients.

Eligibility Criteria For Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award

The Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award is a scholarship program established to honor the legacy of Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the United States. The award is given annually to students who have demonstrated leadership, initiative, and service in their communities.

To be eligible for the Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a high school junior who will be a senior in the upcoming academic year
  • Be a legal resident of the United States and must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Demonstrate leadership, initiative, and service in their community
  • Applicants must submit a completed application form, a transcript, and three essays on specific prompts related to leadership, initiative, and service. The scholarship award amount is typically $5,000, and the application deadline is typically in the spring.

Winners of the Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award are selected based on their demonstrated leadership, initiative, and service in their community, as well as their academic achievements and potential for future success. To learn more about the Herbert Hoover Uncommon Student Award and the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum, you can visit their website.

 

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