CFCC: Community Foundation of Calhoun County

Tribute: The Community Foundation of Calhoun County established this scholarship to promote and celebrate the nursing profession. The Community Foundation was created in 1999 to serve broad-based charitable needs in Calhoun County and northeast Alabama. The largest assets of the Community Foundation are from a number of donors who have designated healthcare as the primary purpose of their gifts. Because of their generosity and commitment to better our community this scholarship is possible.

Awards: The Eydie Kirby Scholarship provides funding for full or part-time enrolled students at Jacksonville State University.

Application: Applications are available from the Community Foundation of Calhoun County office or can be downloaded from www.yourcommunityfirst.org . Applications are also available from the CNHS at Jacksonville State University. The Fund will also be announced in a widely available student handbook, bulletin or publication.

Essay: An essay serves as the primary evaluation tool for this award. In this paper, the applicants are asked to describe his or her personal aspirations and contributions to the nursing profession. This composition should be typed and be no longer than three double-spaced pages. The applicant should conclude the statement with the main reason why the student should be awarded the scholarship.

Eligibility: Graduates of any accredited public or private high school within Calhoun County are eligible to apply for the award without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, or disability. The scholarship is limited to upper division Jacksonville State University Nursing students with strong moral character, discernable academic ability, recognized school and community service, and documented financial need.

All relatives of donors who contribute more than two percent of the Fund's assets are ineligible to receive a scholarship from the Fund. In addition, the Foundation's Board of Trustees, Staff and Scholarship Committee members, including their spouses, children, adopted children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are prohibited from applying or receiving any scholarship, grant or financial award from the Foundation.

Review Committee: Scholarship candidates shall be selected by the Community Foundation's Scholarship Committee solely appointed by the Foundation's Board of Trustees. The committee may include one (1) advisor from Jacksonville State University College of Nursing and Health Services from among the following representatives: (i) Dean of Nursing (ii) Scholarship Coordinator, or (iii) Nursing Instructor. If one of these individuals is not available or cannot serve, then the Foundation's Scholarship Committee shall continue to carry out the charitable purposes of the Fund as described in the Fund Agreement. The committee will submit their recommendations to the Foundation's Board of Trustees for their final approval.

Review Process: Students are required to submit the essay and two letters of recommendation to the Community Foundation by February 1 of each year. The Scholarship Committee will have four weeks to review the applications, conduct interviews if necessary and hold a determination meeting to recommend awards. Final recommendations will be submitted to the Foundation's Board of Trustees. Ideally, the scholarship will be announced Spring Nursing Award Program.

Payment of Awards: Upon formal acceptance of the award, payments of awards are made at the beginning of the academic term (quarter or semester), once the Foundation has received proof of registration as a full or part-time student. Distributions will not be made until the Foundation receives the (i) signed letter of acceptance provided by the Foundation, (ii) certified proof of enrollment from the institution and (iii) confirmation that the recipient is enrolled in the nursing program. Checks are made directly to the financial administration office at Jacksonville State University. No distribution will be made to any individual for any reason.

Students must notify the Community Foundation of any additional educational or financial aid grants or awards immediately upon notification. Failure to do so may result in the termination of the Eydie Kirby Nursing Scholarship.

Responsibility of Recipient: Each scholarship recipient is responsible for fulfilling requirements for admission to the college or institution of higher learning. The scholarship recipient must enroll no later than the winter term following their selection; otherwise, they forfeit the award. No award shall be carried over beyond twelve months from the date of acceptance. Recipients not completing the full academic term due to transfer, or separation from the nursing program will no longer be eligible for the Eydie Kirby Nursing Scholarship. Any unused monies will be credited back to the Eydie Kirby Nursing Scholarship Fund for distribution to another candidate.

No obligation or liability of any kind will be imposed upon a scholarship recipient; nor will any obligation or liability be assumed by Jacksonville State University or the Community Foundation of Calhoun County, except as expressly stated in this document.

The Community Foundation will not (i) accept applications that are presented after the due date; (ii) contact students to locate missing documents such as letters of recommendation (iii) contact students to return the Letter of Acceptance form and (iv) contact students to provide proof of enrollment in order to receive payment.

Program Continuation: The Community Foundation of Calhoun County retains the right to alter the guidelines or to discontinue the Eydie Kirby Nursing Scholarship Fund should there be a lack of financial resources to maintain the fund.

The Community Foundation of Calhoun County is partnering with Jacksonville State University for a period of ten years. During the first ten years, the Foundation will financially support the award. At the conclusion of the funding timeline, Jacksonville State University is required to raise the funds to maintain the award to insure its continuation and availability. As financial conditions permit, graduates are encouraged to contribute to the nursing scholarship fund to help sustain it in future years.

Revised January 11, 2007


	Several of the scholarships use the same application and recommendation forms; however, each individual scholarship has its own set of guidelines. The specific funds and corresponding guidelines are listed below. Scholarship applications are due by February 1, 2008. Download Application Download Recommendation Form	Edyie G. Kirby Nursing Scholarship Award Tribute: The Community Foundation of Calhoun County established this scholarship to promote and celebrate the nursing profession. The Community Foundation was created in 1999 to serve broad-based charitable needs in Calhoun County and northeast Alabama. The largest assets of the Community Foundation are from a number of donors who have designated healthcare as the primary purpose of their gifts. Because of their generosity and commitment to better our community this scholarship is possible. Awards: The Eydie Kirby Scholarship provides funding for full or part-time enrolled students at Jacksonville State University. Application: Applications are available from the Community Foundation of Calhoun County office or can be downloaded from www.yourcommunityfirst.org . Applications are also available from the CNHS at Jacksonville State University. The Fund will also be announced in a widely available student handbook, bulletin or publication. Essay: An essay serves as the primary evaluation tool for this award. In this paper, the applicants are asked to describe his or her personal aspirations and contributions to the nursing profession. This composition should be typed and be no longer than three double-spaced pages. The applicant should conclude the statement with the main reason why the student should be awarded the scholarship. Eligibility: Graduates of any accredited public or private high school within Calhoun County are eligible to apply for the award without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, or disability. The scholarship is limited to upper division Jacksonville State University Nursing students with strong moral character, discernable academic ability, recognized school and community service, and documented financial need. All relatives of donors who contribute more than two percent of the Fund's assets are ineligible to receive a scholarship from the Fund. In addition, the Foundation's Board of Trustees, Staff and Scholarship Committee members, including their spouses, children, adopted children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren are prohibited from applying or receiving any scholarship, grant or financial award from the Foundation. Review Committee: Scholarship candidates shall be selected by the Community Foundation's Scholarship Committee solely appointed by the Foundation's Board of Trustees. The committee may include one (1) advisor from Jacksonville State University College of Nursing and Health Services from among the following representatives: (i) Dean of Nursing (ii) Scholarship Coordinator, or (iii) Nursing Instructor. If one of these individuals is not available or cannot serve, then the Foundation's Scholarship Committee shall continue to carry out the charitable purposes of the Fund as described in the Fund Agreement. The committee will submit their recommendations to the Foundation's Board of Trustees for their final approval. Review Process: Students are required to submit the essay and two letters of recommendation to the Community Foundation by February 1 of each year. The Scholarship Committee will have four weeks to review the applications, conduct interviews if necessary and hold a determination meeting to recommend awards. Final recommendations will be submitted to the Foundation's Board of Trustees. Ideally, the scholarship will be announced Spring Nursing Award Program. Payment of Awards: Upon formal acceptance of the award, payments of awards are made at the beginning of the academic term (quarter or semester), once the Foundation has received proof of registration as a full or part-time student. Distributions will not be made until the Foundation receives the (i) signed letter of acceptance provided by the Foundation, (ii) certified proof of enrollment from the institution and (iii) confirmation that the recipient is enrolled in the nursing program. Checks are made directly to the financial administration office at Jacksonville State University. No distribution will be made to any individual for any reason. Students must notify the Community Foundation of any additional educational or financial aid grants or awards immediately upon notification. Failure to do so may result in the termination of the Eydie Kirby Nursing Scholarship. Responsibility of Recipient: Each scholarship recipient is responsible for fulfilling requirements for admission to the college or institution of higher learning. The scholarship recipient must enroll no later than the winter term following their selection; otherwise, they forfeit the award. No award shall be carried over beyond twelve months from the date of acceptance. Recipients not completing the full academic term due to transfer, or separation from the nursing program will no longer be eligible for the Eydie Kirby Nursing Scholarship. Any unused monies will be credited back to the Eydie Kirby Nursing Scholarship Fund for distribution to another candidate. No obligation or liability of any kind will be imposed upon a scholarship recipient; nor will any obligation or liability be assumed by Jacksonville State University or the Community Foundation of Calhoun County, except as expressly stated in this document. The Community Foundation will not (i) accept applications that are presented after the due date; (ii) contact students to locate missing documents such as letters of recommendation (iii) contact students to return the Letter of Acceptance form and (iv) contact students to provide proof of enrollment in order to receive payment. Program Continuation: The Community Foundation of Calhoun County retains the right to alter the guidelines or to discontinue the Eydie Kirby Nursing Scholarship Fund should there be a lack of financial resources to maintain the fund. The Community Foundation of Calhoun County is partnering with Jacksonville State University for a period of ten years. During the first ten years, the Foundation will financially support the award. At the conclusion of the funding timeline, Jacksonville State University is required to raise the funds to maintain the award to insure its continuation and availability. As financial conditions permit, graduates are encouraged to contribute to the nursing scholarship fund to help sustain it in future years. Revised January 11, 2007 For more information, email us at: info@yourcommunityfirst.org