Robert C. Weaver Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility

• Plan to pursue vocational, academic, undergraduate, or postgraduate education.
• Attend or plan to attend an eligible educational institution.
• Provide verification of enrollment before scholarship funds are disbursed.
• Nontraditional students may receive preference.
• Residents of Buhl and graduates of Buhl-area schools may receive preference.
• Meet all additional Idaho Community Foundation requirements for the current cycle.

Requirements

• Complete and sign the official scholarship application.
• Submit a one-page personal statement.
• Describe any personal or family circumstances that affected school, community activities, volunteerism, work experience, or academic achievement.
• Provide information about honors, awards, activities, volunteer service, leadership, employment, career goals, and educational plans.
• Submit two one-page letters of recommendation.
• One recommendation should come from a community leader.
• One recommendation should come from a school official.
• Combine the typed application and all supporting materials into one PDF.

How to Apply

1. 1Complete the typed Idaho Community Foundation application.
2. 2Write the required one-page personal statement.
3. 3Request one recommendation from a community leader and one from a school official.
4. 4Gather information about your education, employment, leadership, volunteerism, financial aid, and career plans.
5. 5Sign the completed application.
6. 6Combine the application and all supporting documents into one PDF.
7. 7Email the completed PDF to the Idaho Community Foundation before March 15.
8. 8Provide enrollment verification if selected.