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No Longer Accepting Applications for 2025
As of Oct. 31st, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., the application window for 2025 scholarships has closed.
If you have any questions, you can reach out to Holly Gibbons at [email protected]. Thank you!
2025 Pat Whitaker Education Scholarship
The Pat Whitaker Education Scholarship was created to honor the life and legacy of Patricia Bonnell Whitaker. Pat learned the importance of education at an early age from her mother who was a lifelong educator. Her appreciation and love for education grew throughout her life and 24-year-career with Whitaker Construction. At Whitaker Holdings, we strive to Build the Best: People, Communities, and Future. Pat did not just believe in this...she lived it. She embodied its true meaning, and we are proud to offer this scholarship in her name.
The Pat Whitaker Education Scholarship supports and invests in an individual's efforts toward continuous educational attainment by providing dependents of any Whitaker Holdings employee-owners an opportunity to receive a scholarship and continue their own desire of lifelong learning and development. Please see the definition of dependent status by the IRS in the below form.
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Technical/Trade School
One-Term = $500
Two-Terms = $1,000
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4-Year University/College
One-Term = $1,000
Two-Terms = $2,000
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Funds for the Pat Whitaker Education Scholarship are provided by Whitaker Construction, friends of Whitaker Construction, and Pat's two sons - Jim and Mike - who learned to love learning because of her.
Scholarship applications are reviewed by the Scholarship Allocation Committee. Scholarship awards are determined by eligibility, requirements met, scholastic achievements, and the overall caliber of the applicant.
*Please reference the eligibility details and requirements below.
Application Deadline: October 31st, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
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If you have problems submitting, please contact Holly Gibbons at (435) 730-1777 or [email protected].
Additional Requirements to Apply
Essay
In 500-600 words, please write a short essay on ONE of the topics below:
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One of our values is Be Honorable. Tell us about a time where you have demonstrated this characteristic.
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At Whitaker Construction, we Build the Best: People, Communities, Future. How have you helped Build the Best in your community?
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One of our values is Elevate Team. Tell us about a time you worked with a team to accomplish a goal where you or your team experienced failures. How did you demonstrate the value of Elevate Team?
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Letter of Intent
Provide a Letter of Intent not to exceed 400 words sharing your academic and career goals, as well as any personal achievements you've had so far. Also explain why this scholarship is important to you and to your future aspirations.
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Transcript
A transcript from the last high school or accredited institution is submitted. Electronic transcripts will be accepted. A screenshot of your most recent grades with your name and educational institution's header logo will be accepted but may be reviewed to prevent any potential misinformation. Any fees incurred for transcripts must be paid for by the applicant. We encourage all to apply, even if you've struggled with past academic performance.
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Letter of Recommendation
This must be less than one-year-old from the date of application submission. Letters of recommendation typically come from: teachers, professors, supervisors, school counselors, mentors, trainers, coaches, faith-based leaders, etc. The letter of recommendation must not be from a family member.
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*** IMPORTANT ***
YOU MAY UPLOAD ONLY ONE PDF WITH ALL OF THE REQUIRED INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER: (1) LETTER OF INTENT (2) ESSAY (3) TRANSCRIPT (4) LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION. WE RECOMMEND USING MICROSOFT WORD OR SIMILAR TO WRITE AND ORGANIZE THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, THEN "SAVE AS" A PDF FILE BEFORE SUBMITTING.
PLEASE REVIEW ALL DETAILS BELOW
Employee-Owner Eligibility Details
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Employee-owner can be employed by any Whitaker Holdings company
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Employee-owners must be an active (1) full-time status employee and have been employed at Whitaker Construction for a minimum of six months at time of application submission.
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Must be in good standing (2) at the time of fund disbursement.
Dependent Eligibility Details
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A legal dependent under the age of 24 as defined by the IRS.
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As defined by the IRS, dependents are either a qualifying child or a qualifying relative of the taxpayer. The taxpayer's spouse cannot be claimed as a dependent.
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Pat was inclusive of everybody. While performing well in academic settings can be important, hardworking individuals that struggle with traditional grading systems shouldn't be excluded from opportunities. We encourage all to apply, and each applicant will be evaluated fairly and be given equal opportunities to be awarded the scholarship.
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Must be enrolled in a recognized accredited educational institution within the United States (3).
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Must be enrolled for their educational institution's next possible term (per their enrollment) as a full-time (4) or part-time (5) student. Proof of enrollment/class registration will be required before funds will be disbursed.
(1) Active status excludes employees on Leave of Absence (LOA).
(2) Cannot be on or have been on an HR-issued performance improvement plan within the last six months from the application submission and funding distribution
(3) To check if your educational institution is accredited, please click here.
(4) Full-time or part-time student status is dependent on enrolled program requirements. 12 credits is traditionally considered full-time, however, check with your educational institution to see what they consider full-time or part-time status.
(5) Scholarships to part-time students will be one-half of a total award.
Selection Process
The Scholarship Allocation Committee will thoroughly review all applications and essays to identify candidates who best align with our scholarship's core values and mission. After the application deadline, the Scholarship Allocation Committee will have up to three months to assess the submissions, conduct interviews, and make their final decisions.
Once the recipients have been selected, they will be notified via e-mail or phone call. Recipients will also be invited to an acceptance dinner/award ceremony. Additionally, the recipient's name and any relevant photos taken at the acceptance dinner/award ceremony will be shared on our website, social media platforms, and/or any other owned communications platforms.
Fund Disbursement:
The scholarship funds will be made payable to the recipient themselves. Each check will be disbursed before the beginning of each term. If awarded the scholarship for two terms, the recipient will receive two separate checks. For these recipients, proof of enrollment will be required before receiving the second check. The recipient will be responsible for any tax liability arising from the receipt of scholarship funds and will not be the responsibility of Whitaker Holdings.
If you have any questions regarding the application or requirements, please contact Holly Gibbons at (435) 730-1777 or [email protected]. Thank you!