The Warren and Betty Burnside Foundation, Inc.
Scholarship Amount: $2,000.00
Application Requirements:
Be a resident of Harrison Country and a citizen of the United States
Have graduated from and have attended a Harrison County high school for four (4) years prior to entering a university, college or technical institution.
Demonstrated high scholastic achievement, shown leadership and initiative and be of good character. Additionally applicant must plan to attend an accredited academic institution.
Applicant must complete and submit this application to the Burnside Foundation.
**Additionally, applicants must re-apply each year for a scholarship.
**Applications are available the beginning of January from Harrison County high school counselors, online at http://www.burnsidefoundation.org or by request from the Burnside Foundation, 300 West Pike Street, Clarksburg, WV 26301, phone 304-623-3668. Office hours for the Foundation are 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday–Wednesday.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RETURNED ON OR BEFORE MARCH 15th. There is no
exception to this requirement.
Submission of the following materials is required with a completed high school or college application:
High school students:
Two (2) letters of recommendation are required. These letters must be from a teacher, counselor or principal at the high school the student is attending.
A complete list of all Financial Aid for which the student has applied and/or financial aid the student is currently receiving.
A transcript of all grades and score results from the SAT or ACT test.
College students:
One (1) letter of recommendation on official college letterhead is required from a professor in the student’s academic major.
An official transcript of grades from the Registrar’s Office for all semesters completed and a list of all courses in which the student is currently enrolled is also required.
**A complete list of all financial aid the student is currently receiving.**
Failure to summit this information could result in not receiving the Burnside Scholarship.
ALL applicants:
A recent photograph (2 ½” x 3 ½”) is required on the application.
Scholarship awards from The Warren and Betty Burnside Foundation, Inc. are for tuition and fees only. These scholarships do not provide for payment of room and board.
An applicant who is receiving tuition, fees, or waivers from any other source will not be eligible for a scholarship from the Burnside Foundation.
The Burnside Foundation scholarship is designed for students who are enrolled for a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours each semester at an accredited institution.
IMPORTANT NOTIFICATIONS:
Any information provided in support of the student’s application for the Burnside Foundation is privileged information.
** PROMISE Scholarship Information**
Students are eligible for the Burnside Scholarship and the Promise Scholarship if they attend a PRIVATE university or college. (Examples: West Virginia Wesleyan College, Alderson Broaddus College, etc.) Students who attend a PUBLIC institution of higher education are NOT eligible for the Burnside Scholarship if awarded the Promise Scholarship. (Examples: West Virginia University, Fairmont State University,
etc.)
**Fifth (5th) Year Seniors**
The Burnside Scholarship is awarded for four (4) consecutive years of collegiate work. Fifth (5th) year seniors who are starting the fall semester and who will graduate in December of that year are not eligible for scholarship consideration.