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Rush Firemen’s Ladies Auxiliary
1971 Rush-Mendon Road
Rush, NY 14543
Attn: Membership

RUSH FIREMEN’S LADIES AUXILIARY WILKINS SCHOLARSHIP AWARD 

The Rush Firemen’s Ladies Auxiliary Wilkins Scholarship Award was created in memory of Grace “Betty” Wilkins for her contributions to the Rush community through her generous volunteer efforts.  This award will be given to either one or two residents of the Town of Rush depending upon the number of qualified candidates.  The amount of this award is $1,000 for each resident selected. 

Guidelines for applying for this scholarship are as follows: 

    •     Applicant must be a resident of the Town of Rush.    •     Applicant must provide evidence of satisfactory grades.   •   Applicant must have contributed to the community through religious affiliated   activities, scouting, volunteer work, etc.  Emphasis will be placed on the amount  and diversity of public service.  •   Applicant must be planning to attend an accredited college or technical school at which he/she will earn a degree.

            The final selection of the recipient will be made by the Scholarship Selection Committee.  A “Certificate” will be presented to the recipient of the Rush Firemen’s Ladies Auxiliary Wilkins Scholarship Award at the Senior Awards Ceremony at the appropriate school.  The check will be sent to the winner after the Scholarship Selection Committee receives verification that he/she is enrolled in a degree program. 

Please return completed applications by Monday, April 21, 2008 to the:                         Rush Firemen’s Ladies Auxiliary  1971 Rush-Mendon Road   Rush, NY 14543         Attn:  Scholarship Selection Committee