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Wissel Memorial Scholarship

The Wissel Memorial Scholarship was established by Leonard and Josephine Wissel.

The scholarship is awarded based on the following requirements:

2. Recipients of the Leonard and Josephine Wissel Memorial Scholarships shall be:
(A) persons who are, and have been for not less than one year prior to submitting their application, active members of the Hickman Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.); and

(B) persons who have graduated from an accredited High School or have received the equivalent thereof (GED); and

(C) persons who have achieved a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0
scale, or its equivalent, from a high school or institution of higher education during the most recent academic year completed by the applicant prior to the awarding of the scholarship grant. (Note: It is intended to make scholarships available to both “traditional” and “non-traditional” students and in this regard the Board of Trustees shall be granted discretion in determining prior educational accomplishments as a condition to the receipt of a scholarship grant)

3. Applicants for said scholarship grants shall be planning to attend an accredited university, college, community college, vocational technical school or other institution of higher education and to enroll in an advanced educational program of at least one academic year in duration.

4. Applicants shall have shown interest and involvement in church activities for 4 years prior to submitting their application. The applicant’s church attendance and involvement in church activities shall be considered but shall not be controlling in the awarding of scholarships.

5. Applicants shall be required to complete an application form similar to the one attached hereto and submit said form, ----along with a written statement of 200 words or less sharing the applicant’s faith journey and how the applicant has been an advocate for Christ, including events, people activities, and other examples that have helped shape the applicant as a Christian ---- to the Church on or before April 1st for consideration by the Board of Trustees.

Download the Application Form Here.
 

2011 Recipient





Rachel Pickrel


 

2013 Award Recpient

2013 Award Winner

John Estudillo