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“Lester Kenney Memorial Scholarship Fund”
An annual scholarship fund set up on this date, January 7, 2007 by the directors of the KMRO-Motorcycle Riders Organization of Kentucky inc., to memorialize Lester Kenney, a dedicated member of the organization who believed our children are the future. All rights of ownership of this scholarship fund belong to the “KMRO-Motorcycle Riders Organization of Kentucky, Inc.
Scholarship Fund:
The scholarship fund will be One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) awarded annually with proceeds from the State Office of the “KMRO – Motorcycle Riders Organization of Kentucky, Inc”.
Eligibility:
Open to all members, their children or legal dependants, or to any associate member attached to a primary member of the Kentucky Motorcycle Riders Organization in good standing, and to the legal dependants of affiliate organizations contributing to the scholarship fund, wishing to pursue a post high school secondary education or those currently enrolled in an academic institution with at least one year remaining. This scholarship cannot be awarded to the same individual twice. If an applicant fails to win the scholarship they can re-apply as long as the eligibility and application requirements are met.
Application Requirements:
All applicants must submit documents proving they are on track to graduate high school within the current year, or have graduated high school, or have successfully completed a GED program, or are currently enrolled in a post high school academic institution with at least one year remaining.
All applicants must submit in writing an essay of at least one thousand words. The cover page attached to all essays will include the applicants name, address, phone number, parent’s names, affiliate parent’s names or the associate member’s primary member’s name. All essays submitted will be typed, double spaced with a font size of at least twelve. The essay should begin with a brief biography of the applicant. The body may include personal achievements, interest, or hobbies, or life experiences. The essay should conclude with a detailed emphasis on educational goals, and professional ambitions. Due to the selection process no essay shall contain any member’s name, affiliate members name or any other information that may disclose the applicant’s identity. If an essay is received that contains information disclosing the identity of the applicant or their relationship to a specific member or affiliate the application will be disallowed and voided.
All documents are to be submitted to the State Off ice of the KMRO no later than May 1.
Selection Process:
All essays will be judged based on originality, content, and writing skills by the KMRO Board of Directors at the May Board Meeting. All applications will be opened by the State Director of Business Affairs. To prevent any bias in the selection process the identity of all applicants will remain anonymous to all voting board members. All cover pages containing the identity of the applicant will be removed by the State Director of Business Affairs who will assign a number to each application. All documents associated with the applications will be cross referenced with the assigned number. Copies of all essays will be given to each voting board member. All voting board members will select the best two essays based on originality, content, and writing skills. The two essays will then be openly discussed by all board members before a final vote is called. Should there be a tie the State President shall exercises his rite to vote to break the tie. The essay receiving the majority votes will be determined the winner of the “Lester Kenney Memorial Scholarship Fund”. If the winner of the Scholarship Fund should decide not to further his or her education the funds will be awarded to the second place winner.
Scholarship Presentation:
A formal presentation of the scholarship will be made to the winner by the President of the KMRO at the July Board of Directors meeting.
Scholarship Distribution: The winner of the “Lester Kenney Memorial Scholarship” will be notified immediately by the Director of Business Affairs. The Director of Business Affairs will set up an account in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) with the academic institution the recipient has chosen in the recipients name to be drawn upon for any associated educational expense up to the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00). This fund cannot be transferred to any other individual or academic institution and must be used within one year from date of award. Funds not used will be refunded to the owner of the scholarship fund, KMRO-Motorcycle Riders Organization of Kentucky, Inc., by the academic institution. *Affiliate Organization – “CREEKSIDE SOCIAL RIDERS” |
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