2023 Carrie Colglazier Memorial Scholarship

Description

Hamilton Southeastern High School, in cooperation with the Colglazier family, has established a memorial scholarship in honor of their daughter Carrie Colglazier who was tragically killed by a drunk driver on June 6th, 2003. Carrie was an HHS two sport, All State student- athlete in soccer and track. She was an active member of the FFA program and a member of National Honor Society. She was extremely passionate about her family, friends, teammates, teachers and coaches. Carrie took great pride in being a Royal! The $16,000, four year scholarship ($4,000 awarded annually) is funded by an endowment through the Hamilton Southeastern Education Foundation and by the Carrie Colglazier Community Service Workday. The Workday, which is typically held the last Saturday in September, includes workers from the Girls Soccer and Track teams, along with members of FFA and National Honor Society. Workers are asked to work up to an 8 hour day (8:00am-4:00pm) in the HSE schools community for a minimum $25.00 donation per worker. All proceeds go toward the scholarship. Applicants are encouraged to personalize their application, and must complete all required sections and submit prior to the deadline. Students can learn more about Carrie and her legacy by visiting her website at http://carriecolglazier.org.

Requirements

- To be eligible, applicants must be a current senior and have participated in HHS Girls Soccer, HHS Girls Track, HHS National Honor Society, and/or FFA (either HHS or FHS).
- Applicants must have consistently participated in the Colglazier Community Service Workday.
- Applicants must have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership roles, and community service.
- Applicants must be a senior who plans to attend a two year or four year college, university, vocational or trade school.
- Applicants must submit two letters of reference: one from teacher or administrator who can verify academic and leadership potential and one from a non-relative, community member. Letters of reference should speak specifically to the Carrie Colglazier Memorial Scholarship.
- Applicants are requested, but not required, to submit a current photo.
- Applicants should complete an essay entitled "Lessons Learned," describing a non-classroom experience during your four years at HHS/FHS that has impacted your personal growth. Describe the situation and the lessons that were learned through this experience.
- Applicants are strongly encouraged to include a resume in addition to the application that highlights extra curricular activities, community service and leadership experiences.

Number of Awards

1

Award Amount

$4,000

Total Amount Awarded

$16,000

Renewable

Yes