ROGER MENKE MEMORIAL COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

2023–2024 APPLICATION

2023–24 Roger Menke Memorial College Scholarship Application

Overview:

The Roger Menke Memorial Scholarship firmly believes that high school athletics are a vital component of the academic experience. In support of that belief, the Roger Menke Memorial Scholarship Fund will annually sponsor a College Scholarship Program to reward student-athletes who succeed in the classroom while balancing a commitment to high school athletics.

The Roger Menke Memorial College Scholarship Program is funded by monies from memorial money and an annual softball tournament. The Roger Menke Memorial Scholarship fund will grant two $500 scholarship to one male and one female student-athletes attending a high school that is served by Roger Menke. Scholarships are awarded on an annual basis. The Roger Menke Memorial College Scholarship Program Selection Committee determines the two recipients after reviewing all of the applications.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for Roger Menke Memorial College Scholarship, student-athletes must meet all the following criteria:

Be a graduating senior and member of a varsity high school athletic program served by Roger Menke in his officiating career.

Have maintained a minimum high school GPA of 3.0,

Intend to enroll full-time in a two or four-year college/university beginning the following fall term,

Have submitted a complete application prior to the deadline of April 1, 2024.

To Apply:

Applications must be completed fully. Please use the checklist below to ensure that you have completed all of the necessary requirements:

Personal Information & School History

One Brief Essay

Application Statement & Signature Sheet

Verification Page (GPA and Athletic Participation)

Postmarked by April 1, 2024

Please mail completed application to:

Roger Menke Memorial College Scholarship Fund

ATTN: Sharon Menke

312 Washington St

Bonaparte, IA 52620

2023-24 Roger Menke Memorial College Scholarship Application

Personal Information

Full Name:

Home Address:

Mailing Address:

(If different)

Home Phone #:

Birthdate

Gender:

Please circle Male Female

School History

School Currently

Attending:

Dates Attended: __________________ to _______________________

Cumulative GPA:

Number of Years of participation in athletics:

Other Schools Attended (if any):

Dates Attended: __________________ to _______________________

Cumulative GPA:

Number of years of participation in athletics:

2023-24 Roger Menke Memorial College Scholarship Application

Essay Question:

Please complete the following essay question. Response should be typed, double spaced, and submitted on plain white paper. Please limit your response to the length indicated.

Describe how your experience in high school athletics has contributed to your personal development beyond sports. (300 – 500 words)
2023-24 Roger Menke Memorial College Scholarship Application

Verification of GPA and Athletic Participation

GPA

My most recently computed GPA is _______________________.

Attached a current copy of your transcripts or have a school official (guidance counselor, high school principal or superintendent) verify your GPA by signing the statement listed below.

I hereby certified and attest that ____________________________________ carries the above referenced GPA.

______________________________________________	_______________

School Official (Title)	Date

Athletic Participation

A high school official (coach, athletic director or high school principal) must verify your participation in high school athletics.

I hereby certify and attest that ___________________________________ has participated in high school athletics.

________________________________________	________________________

School Official (Title) Date

2023–24 Roger Menke Memorial College Scholarship Application

Please print, sign and mail this form with all of your other application materials (i.e. personal information sheet and essay question).

Application Statement & Signature:

All information in this application is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand and agree that misrepresentation or omission of facts in my application will justify elimination from consideration for a scholarship. I hereby authorize the Roger Menke Memorial College Scholarship Selection Committee to verify any information I submit.

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Signature	Date

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Print Name	Date of Birth