R. Newell Elder Scholarship

The R. Newell Elder Scholarship was established in October 1969 by the Clark State Board of Trustees. Mr. Elder was one of the first trustees of the Technical Education Program in Springfield and was instrumental in choosing the site of the present College campus. Mr. Elder was also a highly respected leader in the agricultural community.

Purpose

• To provide scholarship assistance to a deserving agriculture student at Clark State
• To recognize previous outstanding academic achievement
• To recognize leadership potential in the agriculture industry

Award - one per year

• Covers tuition and fees, up to $1,000 per year
• The award will be issued once each year and can be used after September 1 of the application year
• A first-year recipient is eligible to reapply as a second-year student, up to a total of eight quarters

Eligibility

• Preference will be given to a student who majors in an agriculture program; if no qualified agriculture student applies, then the scholarship may be awarded to a deserving student in different program
• Must be a Clark County resident
• Must have a 2.5 minimum grade point average (high school, college or a minimum GED score of 53)
• Must carry a minimum of 12 credit hours for Fall, Winter and Spring quarters
• Must maintain a 2.5 grade point average for the duration of the scholarship

Application process for first consideration
Submit completed financial aid forms, scholarship application, copy of tax forms and current transcript to the Financial Aid Office by 5 p.m., the last Friday in March.

Selection process

• Applications will be screened by the Scholarship Committee
• Late or incomplete applications will not be considered
• All decisions of the Scholarship Committee are final