Nancy Fisher Memorial Scholarship

The MPCA annually awards the Nancy Fisher Memorial Scholarship to a deserving Minerva Park high school graduate. This scholarship is underwritten by the Minerva Park Community Association and is made possible through resident memberships to the MPCA.

The five judges are current or retired professors or high school teachers.

Requirements

Applicant must be a 1st year student under 21 years of age, applying/accepted to an accredited post-secondary educational institution.

Applicant must be a resident of Minerva Park.

Applicant must live in a household that is a current MPCA member at the time of application.

Applicant must show a letter of acceptance before scholarship will be awarded.

Money is directly deposited into the student's account.

Application Process

Cover Letter

Your personal information is not provided to the judges. Please provide a cover letter including:

Name
Email Address
Phone Number (permission to text?)
Mailing Address
Length of Residence in Minerva Park
Length of Membership in MPCA
A photograph you would like MPCA to use of you in the newsletter announcement in the event you are awarded the scholarship. (The picture can be sent in a text or email separately.)

Essays (1-2 pages, double spaced)

Project forward for a moment. It has been 10 years since you graduated from college. What are you currently doing, and what academic/professional path did you take to get to this point? Please limit your response to 300 words.
Civic Engagement. Please discuss your efforts in volunteerism both in Minerva Park and beyond. Let us know your commitments to these things.
Write of your most memorable moment(s) in Minerva Park.

On a separate page with your essays, please provide:

Current School and Graduation Date
High School GPA
High School Class Standing
Special Recognitions in High School
Extracurricular Activities
Name of College/University you plan to attend
Planned Course of Study

How to Apply