VanHoose-Stewart Foundation Scholarship Award

Information For Scholarship Applicants

VanHoose-Stewart Foundation was organized exclusively for charitable, scientific or educational endeavors such as assistance with higher education scholarships to dependent children of employees of Big Sandy Furniture / Big Sandy Distribution, Inc. The Foundation established the Big Sandy University and begin providing the VanHoose-Stewart Foundation scholarship awards in 2005 to dependent children of employees who have completed one (1) year and/or one thousand (1,000) hours of employment an opportunity to further their education.

How Much Is The Scholarship Award?

Scholarship awards range up to two thousand dollars ($2,000), and can be used to defray the cost of full-time tuition, fees, and/or books, and can be used in conjunction with other scholarships or financial awards.

What Time Period Does The Scholarship Cover?

Scholarship awards are awarded for the upcoming academic year, and are applied to tuition for a quarter or semester. The scholarship cannot be applied to tuition incurred before or after the upcoming academic year. However, the student may reapply in order to be considered for support in future years contingent upon the student's pursuing a regular course of study, performing up to the standards of the institution, with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 based on a 4.0 scale and continuing need for additional financial assistance.

Is A Particular Course Of Study Required?

An applicant for a scholarship award can pursue any course of study as long as the educational institution criteria are met. The course of study is not limited to subjects of benefit to Big Sandy Furniture / Big Sandy Distribution, Inc.

How Are Scholarship Winners Selected?

An impartial Advisory Board composed of five (5) individuals, will select the scholarship recipients. Selection is competitive and is based on the academic performance, leadership abilities, demonstrated and potential; contributions to school and community, financial need compared to the costs of the institution at which the recipients intend to enroll after expected family contributions and other grants and scholarship assistance have been considered. After the selection process has been completed, the amount of the scholarship is based on additional financial need, up to a maximum scholarship award of two thousand dollars ($2,000).

How Can I Apply For A Scholarship?

Eligible Big Sandy Furniture / Big Sandy Distribution, Inc employee's dependent children and others not associated with the company may apply for the VanHoose-Stewart Scholarship by completing the application packet that includes an application form and recommendation forms. Additional information must be submitted as required on the application.

How Are The Scholarships Paid?

Payment is made directly to the institute of higher learning the recipient is attending at the start of the academic year. The college/university/technical school will distribute full year scholarship awards equally among each term of the academic year. The scholarship award recipient will be asked to supply a verification of enrollment, including a statement of good standing, from the appropriate college/university/technical school personnel. Any scholarship award funds remaining at the end of the academic year will be returned to the VanHoose-Stewart Foundation and are not refundable.

What Are The Recipients Responsibilities?

Each recipient of this scholarship award shall provide to the Foundation a report from each educational institute for each academic period giving courses taken, grades received, and financial information to determine if he or she is still in need of scholarship assistance.

Application Checklist

The following items should be included with your application for the VanHoose-Stewart Foundation Scholarship award.

• Application Form
• Official Transcript
  From the most recent educational institution you attended.
• Two Letters of Recommendation
  (Employees of Big Sandy Furniture / Big Sandy Distribution, Inc cannot be used for references.)
• Two Additional Copies
  Of the completed application (including all items listed above).

Who Is Eligible?

Applicant may be a current employee, a spouse and/or a dependent of a current employee who has completed one (1) year and/or one thousand (1,000) hours of employment with Big Sandy Furniture, one of its affiliates, and/or others not affiliated with the company.

For more information about the VanHoose-Stewart Foundation Scholarship please contact:

Big Sandy Furniture / Big Sandy Distribution, Inc
VanHoose-Stewart Foundation Scholarship
Mary M. West
Director of Learning and Development
8375 Gallia Pike
Franklin Furnace, OH 45629