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DEMETRIA (DEMI) BANNISTER SCHOLARSHIP

The Richland School District Two Education Foundation Demetria (Demi) Bannister Scholarship was established in memory of Demi Bannister who was a third grade teacher at Windsor Elementary School. All high school seniors attending a Richland School District Two high school are eligible to apply.  Students who attended Windsor Elementary School will have first consideration for the scholarships. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. 

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Selection Criteria

  • Financial Need
  • Leadership & Volunteer Service
  • Academic achievement

 

Application Criteria

To be considered, the following items must be uploaded with your application packet:

  • Completed scholarship application
  • Unofficial transcript copy
  • Letter of academic and leadership recommendation from a school representative or teacher
  • Letter of recommendation addressing volunteerism from a school or community representative
  • An essay (250 words or less, typed and double spaced) about a book or piece of literature that  has affected you and why
  • An explanation of your financial need
  • An acceptance letter from the school the student plans to attend.

Applications must be uploaded by March 31, 2024.
Please contact Maria Owens, Director of Strategic Partnerships, at maowens@richland2.org with any questions.