Congratulations to the Roberts Community Foundation Scholarship Recipients!
Hailey Croft, 2024
Bentley Bertolino, 2023
Benjamin Kosel, 2022
Lukas Kosel, 2022
Emma DeVries, 2021
Presten Ehrlich, 2020
Boone Schmaltz, 2019
Maddie Allen, 2019
Allex Kosel, 2018
Andrew “Sean” Perkins, 2017
Ryan Miller, 2016
Rick Hibbs, 2015
Kelsey Pratt, 2014
Trevor Krook, 2013
Trisha Ayre, 2012
Rory Bauer, 2011
Macy Ropp, 2010
Jay Jones, 2009
Kaitlin King, 2008
Melia Ropp, 2007
2001-2006
Jaylee Joki Booth
Aunna Bertolino
Malia Piccin
Mylan Peterson
Typical scholarship application:
Dear Applicant, Thank you for your interest in the Roberts Community Foundation Postsecondary Education Scholarship. The Roberts Community Foundation was formed for the development and betterment of the Roberts Community including our young men and women. It is the hope of the Foundation that this scholarship will help further your academic pursuits. We wish you the very best of luck in following your dreams.
The scholarship amount of $2,000 shall be awarded to at least one and no more than two deserving seniors; who plan to enroll in a college, trade school, or a state registered apprenticeship program, either in-state or out-of-state. All award money will be paid directly to the postsecondary education institute/program upon confirmation of enrollment in same.
The Roberts Community Foundation Postsecondary Education Scholarship will be awarded based on the following criteria:
Community service hours at school and/or in the local community
Essay that describes the “true spirit” of contributing to your community
Extracurricular school/community activities
Letters of reference
Summary of higher education plans and short-term goals
High school cumulative GPA, ACT or SAT scores, and class rank
The following are required:
You must be a graduating senior at Roberts High School and have completed at least two school years at Roberts.
An official high school transcript through the 7th semester containing cumulative GPA, ACT or SAT scores, and class rank
A minimum GPA of 3.0
Completion of the Roberts Community Foundation Postsecondary Education Scholarship Application Form
The following must be typewritten:
Provide all volunteer and community service performed. Please be as specific in the details of the volunteer activity as is needed for the selection committee to fully understand your contribution. Include hours for each organization/activity and the total hours of community service, by year, for your high school career.
Essay that describes the “true spirit” of contributing to your community. Please give credence to the following:
The essay must be 400-500 words
Include an introduction, main points, and a conclusion
Demonstrate the “true spirit” of community service by using one or two specific examples from your personal experiences
It should be unique, reflect your spirit, and be memorable
A list of your organized school/community extracurricular activities as well as any honors or awards received for those activities.
Letter of recommendation from a community leader, community organizer, clergy, employer, etc.
Letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, club leader, etc. Please note, only one letter of recommendation can be from an employee of the Roberts School District and it is not required that either letter be from an employee of the Roberts School District.
A brief summary of your postsecondary education plans and short-term goals.
Please include the following:
Provide your selected major, course of study, or trade and why you selected it
Identify the postsecondary institution/program you have selected and why you selected it
Goals for the next 12 months
Complete application packets must be submitted to your guidance counselor or the school superintendent. Any questions regarding this scholarship or application process should be directed to the Roberts Community Foundation. Scholarship recipient(s) will be announced at the Roberts High School graduation ceremony.
