THE PHIL SHYKES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

HISTORY
The Phil Shykes Scholarship was established in 1999 as a memorial to Phil Shykes, a long time resident of Duluth. Mr. Shykes was a well respected businessman and established and build Miller Mall Auto Parts Inc. He recognized the importance of high education and had a strong commitment to providing financial assistance to those in need to pursue a trade or career. He died in 1995.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
A. Who May Apply
Graduating seniors from Hermantown High School who are intending to pursue post-secondary education at a vocational college, community college, or other college or university. The recipient may be enrolled as either a full-time or part-time student.

B. Financial Need
Priority consideration will be given to students with financial need. Such need must be demonstrated through submission of a recently completed Student Aid Report (SAR) from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). See the financial need page for more information.

C. Academic Criteria
Applicants must have achieved a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA (on a scale of 4.0) in high school and must be serious in his or her effort to attain a vocational trade or higher education.

D. Number, Value and Duration of Awards
One or more scholarship(s) of up to $1,000 will be awarded each year with the possibility of a one year renewable grant. For part-time students, the amount of the award will be determined by the Community Foundation Scholarship Committee, based upon credit load. Generally, the annual award is divided into two installments, half for fall, half for spring. Depending on the availability of funds, full-time summer school attendance may be awarded if sufficient credits are earned.

E. Payment
The award is co-payable to the institution and the recipient.

F. Other Awards
No other scholarships, grants, or financial aid exceeding $2,000 (excluding loans) may be accepted.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
Applicants should complete the DSACF Common Scholarship Application. Application forms will also be available from the Hermantown High School Guidance Office. The complete application must be received to the DSACF by January 15th. That day our office will be open for hand delivery until 5:00pm. Electronic submissions and postmarks must be stamped before midnight. Late applications will not be considered.

DETERMINATION OF AWARDS
The Scholarship Committee of the Community Foundation will select individual scholarship recipients. They will base their decision on the applicant’s financial need, family profile, involvement in community service, major field of interest, determination to pursue a higher education or vocation, and employment, if any.

AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT
Names of recipients will be announced as early as possible. Each applicant will receive an individual communication with the results of the committee’s decision regarding his/her application.

APPLICANT/RECIPIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• The majority of communication between applicants/recipients and the scholarship administrators will take place via email. Applicants/Recipients are required to have and regularly check their email and notify the Community Foundation of any changes to their contact information.
• All recipients of Community Foundation administered scholarships are expected to acknowledge acceptance of the award promptly. In most cases, this acknowledgement will take two forms, completion of an Acceptance Form provided by the Community Foundation and secondly, a thank you letter/card to the founder of the scholarship fund. The Community Foundation will provide names and addresses as needed. If unable to accept the scholarship, the committee should be given that information and a reason in a prompt manor.
• A satisfactory grade point average (2.5) must be maintained.
• If the student receives funds from their institution due to non-completion of a term or not attending full time, these funds are to be returned to the scholarship committee. If the college requirements are not met, but there is no refund, the scholarship grant will be forfeited for the next term.
• Recipients understand that the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation may use scholars’ names, photographs and any portion of application essays for use in scholarship publicity, such as broadcast media, websites, newspaper, radio, etc.
• The DSACF Scholarship Committee hopes that recipients recognize and appreciate the contributions their award has made to their futures. It further anticipates that, in the years to come, recipients find some way to give back to the community that provided them with these opportunities.

RENEWAL
There is a possibility that this scholarship will be renewed for one additional year, provided satisfactory scholastic standing (GPA of 2.5 or greater) and progress toward the original educational goal is being maintained. Renewal applicants must also have received no other scholarships, grants or financial aid in excess of $2000. During the late spring, each recipient will receive a renewal application which must be completed and returned - along with a certified transcript reflecting the most recent academic year - to the scholarship committee. Renewals will not be considered until both documents are received. All scholarship awards will cease when the recipient attains an undergraduate degree.

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