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Sheryl A. Horak Memorial Scholarship

Sheryl A. Horak Memorial Scholarship

Applicable For:

High School Seniors, College & Graduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$1,000

Application Deadline:

31/03/2024
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About This Scholarship

The Sheryl A. Horak Memorial Scholarship is a scholarship program that is awarded annually to a high school senior who plans to pursue a degree in nursing. The scholarship was established in memory of Sheryl A. Horak, a registered nurse who passed away from breast cancer in 2007. The scholarship provides financial assistance to eligible students who are committed to pursuing a career in nursing. The program awards up to $2,000 per year to eligible students who meet the program’s requirements.

Interested students can apply for the scholarship by submitting an application through the Sheryl A. Horak Memorial Scholarship website. The application typically opens in January and closes in April. Selection is based on academic achievement, community involvement, leadership potential, and financial need.

Eligibility Criteria For Sheryl A. Horak Memorial Scholarship

The Sheryl A. Horak Memorial Scholarship is a scholarship program established in memory of Sheryl A. Horak, a member of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International. The scholarship is awarded annually to individuals who are pursuing a career in public safety communications.

To be eligible for the Sheryl A. Horak Memorial Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Be a member of APCO International or be sponsored by an APCO International member
  • Be enrolled or planning to enroll in a course of study related to public safety communications, such as emergency management, public safety technology, or public safety communications
  • All the applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and they must submit a completed application form, a personal statement, a transcript, and two letters of recommendation

The scholarship award amount is typically $2,000, and the application deadline is typically in the spring. Winners are selected based on their academic achievements, extracurricular activities, community involvement, and commitment to pursuing a career in public safety communications. To learn more about the Sheryl A. Horak Memorial Scholarship and APCO International, you can visit their website.

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