B.A.S.E. Scholarship Information
BASE Scholarship Information
BASE is honored to administer the following scholarships, and we are grateful to the families of those memorializing their loved ones, as well as to all of our donors for making this investment in the future of Bluestem students. Please note that these scholarships are issued on a one-time basis and are not renewable. Please contact Mr. Womacks, Bluestem High School counselor, for the appropriate scholarship applications and accompanying forms. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the Senior Award Assembly in May.
Donna Cornish Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is in memory of Donna Cornish, a long-time member of our community. She was employed by our school district, and her two daughters graduated from Bluestem High School. This $350.00 scholarship is awarded to a student continuing on to vocational school or college, having demonstrated good citizenship, and a statement of goals written by the student.
Don Jones Memorial Scholarship
Don Jones is remembered by many as a high school teacher passionate about science and one who shared his passion with his students. Memorial contributions allowed his family to establish a $500 scholarship for a student furthering their education with a preference going to, but not limited to, applicants pursuing a major in education. Applicants will show evidence of their ability to do college-level work and provide a written statement of goals.
David Kohls Memorial Scholarship
David Kohls was a long-time resident of Butler County and a much-loved and respected employee of USD 205 for many years. David served the district in many roles, including teacher, principal, activities director and coach. He touched countless numbers of lives during his career, and is remembered fondly by all who knew him. The Kohls family established a memorial fund with BASE, to which over $14,000 has been donated to date. His family has chosen to honor David’s memory by creating a $500.00 scholarship which was awarded for the first time in the spring of 2009.The recipient must be a Bluestem senior who is continuing his or her education on the college level, and who has participated in athletics during his or her high school career.
Sam Parsons Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is in memory of Sam Parsons, who served on the USD 205 Board of Education for many years. Sam and his children were graduates of our high school. This $1000 scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing major in education, who shows evidence of the ability to do college-level work, participation in extra-curricular activities, and a statement of goals written by the student.
BASE Community Service Scholarship
This $1000 scholarship requires a total of 100 hours of verified community service in the 12 month period preceding the application date and a short essay written by the student. Students should begin early keeping a record of their hours as they are completed. Forms are available from the high school counselor. In addition, the recipient must be able to do college-level work, as evidenced by his or her transcript and GPA.
2011 Scholarship Recipients
Donna Cornish Memorial Scholarship: Haley Wolf
Don Jones Memorial Scholarship: Jacob May
David Kohls Memorial Scholarship: Colleen Turner
Sam Parsons Memorial Scholarship: Denver Ridgway
BASE Community Service Scholarship: Not Awarded
