UCT Charities Heaston Scholarship

The UCT Charities Heaston Scholarship helps students achieve their dreams of a college education. The program consists of three scholarships granted to three students annually; each covering four years of undergraduate education. The scholarships are:

• The Jack & Betty Heaston Memorial Scholarship – $6,000 per year for four years.
• The Betty Y. Heaston Memorial Scholarship – $3,000 per year for four years.
• The Jack Heaston Memorial Scholarship – $3,000 per year for four years.

Heaston Scholarship Criteria

The UCT Charities Heaston scholarships will be given to three deserving students annually, each covering four years of undergraduate education. The winners will demonstrate:

• Evidence of hard work to overcome obstacles
• Academic success and extracurricular success in high school
• Commitment to community service

The UCT Charities Heaston Scholarships will be awarded to students with the equivalent of high school senior status. Students must be enrolled and entering a college program in the coming academic year.

All funds disbursed are to be used for school-related expenses. Funds will be sent to the university/college.

Applications must be RECEIVED (not postmarked) at the UCT North America office by March 15.

Scholarship awards will be announced after May 1. We will notify you. No phone calls please.

NOTES:

• Since this is not a need-based scholarship, we will use the personal narrative, especially the overcoming obstacles” portion, as the tie-breaker for equally qualified candidates.
• Use one application for all three awards - the committee will determine which amount/named scholarship to award based on applications.
• Require annual proof of enrollment before disbursement of award every year.

Application Submission

Required Documentation

An application is considered "complete" only if it is accompanied by the following documents:

1. Personal Narrative

A written statement - two pages maximum.

• A major criterion for this scholarship is evidence of hard work and overcoming obstacles to achieve your goals. Please discuss your academic careerand extracurricular activities and provide examples of hard work, challenges you had to face, and persistence in the face of adversity. Additionally,please provide information on your commitment to community service.

2. Letters of Recommendation

Each applicant must submit three letters of recommendation: 1) high school principal, 2) recommending teacher or guidance counselor, and 3)representative of a community service program with which you have been active.

Address the following:

• Reference’s relationship to applicant
• Applicant’s strengths and weaknesses
• Length of time acquainted with applicant
• Examples that elaborate on the applicant's commitment to the community, academic achievements, and evidence of a strong work ethic

3. Official Transcript(s) from Every High School Attended

The applicant must have an official transcript prepared and sent by the issuing school with an original signature of a school official or a notary seal/stamp on the school letterhead. The envelope must be sealed by the school.

4. College Acceptance Letter

To be submitted upon receipt from the university/college.