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Don Rickett Scholarship

Hancock County Community Foundation

Don Rickett Scholarship is a $1,000 fund given to a graduating student of Greenfield-Central High School who aims to pursue their post-high school education. The scholarship was established in honor of Don Rickett who has been a former English teacher at Greenfield-Central.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    The scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors.
  • Minimum GPA:
    2.0
  • Financial Need:
    Required
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    Applicant must have completed the Technical Communications course with no less than a C average.
  • School:
    The application is open to students of Greenfield-Central High School.
  • College:
    The awardee must be pursuing a trade, technical certification, and/or an associates degree at an accredited post-secondary institution.

Application Details

  • Judging Criteria:
    The primary criterion for selection will be based on financial need.
  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Recommendation Letters:
    The Common Scholarship Application requires two letters of recommendation, obtained through the recommendations section on the online application, regardless of how many scholarships to which you plan to apply. Recommendations may not be written by family members, school administrators, or guidance counselors.
  • Other Materials:
    Proof of completion of technical communications course with no less than a C average. Applicant must submit a Completed College Costs Estimator form. All applicants must submit one high-quality, color headshot (shoulders and up). A professional senior photo is preferred. HCCF reserves the right to request additional photos if the submitted photo is not acceptable.

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