1. IOWA MAYFLOWER SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP - - - - Deadline extended to June 1st.
A $500.00 scholarship will be paid to the post-high
school institution the student attends after the first semester/term is
completed.
Requirements:
The applicant must be a descendant from one of the
Mayflower passengers who came to America in 1620. The applicant need not be a
member of the Iowa Society but must have a blood relative who is a member of the
Iowa Society. The ancestor and the Iowa member’s name and relationship to the
applicant must be included.
The applicant must be a high school senior or a home
school student who is the equivalent of a senior. The applicant must attend an
accredited university, college, junior college, community college, or certified
trade school.
Application must include at least two letters of
recommendation from non-family members. The letters should include
identification of the writer along with a home or business address,
A 500 word original typed or word-processed essay that
includes a bibliography of at least two sources must be included.
A list including GPA, community service, school and/or
church, or any activities of importance should be provided. These activities are
not mandatory, but are factors that may be considered.
A relative of the applicant may not be a judge in the
rating of applications.
The application must be postmarked no later than June
1st, 2022. Send to:
Linda Cassmann-Randall,
21957 Hwy 3
2. General Society of
Mayflower Descendants ScholarshipsAPPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR
GENERAL SOCIETY OF MAYFLOWER DESCENDANTS SCHOLARSHIPS
see https://themayflowersociety.org/about/scholarship-information/ GSMD member
only logon required. The next application for students graduation in 2023 will
be available late fall 2022. SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS The General Society of Mayflower
Descendants (GSMD) Scholarship Program is offering several scholarships to
graduating high school seniors who are Mayflower descendants and will be
attending a four-year college or university or two-year community
college. ANCESTRY REQUIREMENTS For an applicant to be considered for a
Mayflower Scholarship, the Application Form must include a valid active GSMD
membership number for either the applicant or for a parent, grandparent, or
great grandparent of the applicant. (Do not include State Society Numbers)