Rubin S. and Jolene Payne Stout Memorial Scholarship

About the Scholarship

The Rubin S. and Jolene Payne Stout Memorial Scholarship was established in 2007 in memory of Jolene Payne Stout and in honor of Rubin S. Stout, who were well known, former residents of Johnson County and graduates of Johnson County High School (JCHS). This scholarship was established by them to assist a deserving JCHS senior in continuing his/her academic career.

The scholarship is a one-time (non-renewable) $1,000 award to the recipient’s choice of an accredited, two-year or four-year post-secondary school.

Who Is Eligible?

• A current graduating senior who will have completed his/her entire high school career at JCHS
• A student who is pursuing the continuation of his/her education at an accredited institution of higher learning
• A student who has demonstrated sufficient academic aptitude and a personal desire to succeed
• A student who has demonstrated leadership abilities
• A student who has demonstrated diligence and determination
• A student who has demonstrated a high level of moral integrity

How Are Scholarship Winners Selected?

The scholarship award will be made on the basis of the student’s past educational performance, demonstration of moral integrity, and potential to succeed in the chosen educational program.  Application responses, student interviews, records of academic grades, discipline, attendance, and extra-curricular activities will be considered.  Each qualified applicant will be evaluated, and selection will be made by a committee of three JCHS faculty members appointed by the school principal and at least one family member or family representative.

How Are Awards Made?

Scholarship notification will be made to the recipient during the JCHS Senior Awards Day Ceremony by a representative of the Payne/Stout family.  The JCHS Guidance Office will annually notify Dr. John D. Payne of the name of the recipient and their school of choice.   Funds will be credited to the recipient’s account at the selected school when the student has enrolled.

How May I Apply?

Application for the Rubin S. and Jolene Payne Stout Memorial Scholarship may be made prior to April 15 during a student’s senior year.  Applications will be available in the Guidance Office at JCHS.  The student must pick up a transcript request form from the school office and return it with the application.  Release of information form on the application must be signed.

What Are My Responsibilities?

The recipient of the award is responsible for enrollment in the educational institution of his/her choice no later than the fall term following his/her selection for the scholarship.  Any questions pertaining to the issuance of the funds relative to this scholarship should be addressed to Rubin S. and Jolene Stout Memorial Scholarship, % Rebecca Stout Brown, 899 West Wesley Road, NW, Atlanta, GA, 30327, home phone: 404-351-0306, email: beckystoutbrown@bellsouth.net .

Application for

Rubin S. and Jolene Payne Stout Memorial Scholarship

Name __________________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________________

Parents’ names ___________________________________________________________

Have you attended JCHS all four years of high school?    Yes     No

Where do you plan to attend school after high school?

_______________________________________________________________________

Have you applied?      Yes   No                      Been accepted?           Yes   No

Major, degree, or career you plan to pursue? ____________________________________

When do you plan to enroll in the post secondary school?  _________________________

Tell about your academic and extra curricular activities and any other honors in the last four years.  (Include offices held and memberships in organizations, athletic achievements, hobbies, volunteer work, part-time jobs, etc.  Include church and community activities as well as school activities.)

Stout Scholarship Application page 2

Name _______________________________

In your own handwriting, write a brief essay explaining your future career plans and why you should be considered to receive this scholarship award.

I hereby request and authorize the release of information contained in my student records at JCHS to the appropriate scholarship selection committee for the purpose of evaluation and scholarship award selection.

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                                Student signature                                                                                                     Date

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  Parent signature (also required if student is younger than 18)                                                               Date