Polk Scholastic Chess would like to recognize graduating seniors who have had an extended length of participation with Polk Scholastic Chess and who have made active contributions to their school and community. Polk Scholastic Chess exists to encourage academic growth through the game of chess. As part of this encouragement for academic growth we would like to award two scholarships in the amounts of $1,500.00 and $1,000.00 for continuing education.
Recipients of these scholarships will receive the award after confirmation of enrollment in college. Any recipient that does not provide proof of enrollment from the Registrar’s office for the first fall semester after graduation will forfeit their scholarship. At the same time fees for the semester must have been paid in the college of your choice. If the scholarship is not claimed within the first semester after graduating from high school, it will be forfeited. Checks will be mailed to the recipients in the month of October 2022 or later.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. All applicants must be graduating seniors of the current school year.
2. Intend on entering college for the fall semester after graduating.
3. Have a good record of sportsmanlike behavior.
4. Have a good record of school and community involvement.
5. Have been part of Polk Scholastic Chess for five or more years.
6. (Waived due to COVID issues): Should qualify for Championship and attend Championship tournament and be present at the final Award Ceremony in March. Otherwise Scholarship will be forfeited and will given to the next student.
7. Student will provide their enrollment into the college by getting a letter from the Registrars office for the fall 2022 semester and should be received by 30th Sept, 2022.
Complete and submit this application for review by February 28th, 2022.
An essay titled “The Academic benefits of Chess”, not to exceed 500 words.
List awards you have received, other activities you have participated in, and interests you have.
All applications must be received (online submission only) by Polk Scholastic Chess no later than Feb 28th, 2022.
No applications will be accepted after this date.