Kay and Jerry Jessen
FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
P.E.O. CHAPTER Z, CHEYENNE, WY
The Kay and Jerry Jessen Family Scholarship was established to assist a female,
non traditional student wishing to pursue further education. The monies are
awarded annually to a qualified applicant and will be administered by P.E.O.,
Chapter Z, Cheyenne, WY.
Applicant Name_________________________________________________ Date_________________
Eligibility:
• The applicant must be a female resident of the State of Wyoming.
• The applicant must possess a high school degree or equivalent.
• The applicant must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate and must have
completed at least one full time semester of college (12 or more credit hours
verified).
• The applicant must be enrolled as a full time student for the coming fall semester
at any of the LCCC campuses, Eastern Wyoming College, or the University of
Wyoming.
Application Requirements:
• All pages of the application form must be completely filled out.
• An official transcript or copy of an official college transcript attended must be
included. Transcripts generated by the student are not acceptable.
• The application must include a one page biography.
• Application materials must be received by the financial aid office no later than
June 1.
• Two letters of recommendation from non-family members are to be included.
Selection Criteria:
• All eligibility and application requirements requested above must be completed.
• Preference will be given to a single parent who is resuming or continuing her
education.
• Finalists will be selected and interviewed prior to final determination of the
award. Notification of interviews will take place prior to July 1st.
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Selection of recipients if made by the Scholarship Committee, P.E.O.,
Chapter Z. Selection is based on the information provided by the applicant and
the personal interview.
• The allocated amount of the scholarship will be awarded for the fall semester by
the LCCC Foundation