Scott and Kim Verplank Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Scott and Kim Verplank Foundation

## Scholarship overview **Purpose and scope.** The Scott and Kim Verplank Foundation awards renewable undergraduate scholarships to qualifying students to help cover tuition, student fees, and books. Awards are up to $10,000 per year and may be renewed for a single recipient for up to four academic years, subject to renewal requirements. Selection is made from applicants who meet the Foundation’s eligibility standards and complete the required application documentation. Key takeaways: - Up to $10,000 per year toward tuition, fees, and books. - Renewable for a maximum of four years for one recipient. - Awards are made to students who meet the Foundation’s eligibility and application requirements. ## Eligibility requirements **Minimum applicant criteria.** Applicants must meet specific baseline qualifications to be considered. Eligibility is limited to high school seniors (students already in college are not eligible) who were diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in childhood and who demonstrate proper diabetes management through medication, exercise, and diet. Additional requirements include U.S. citizenship, active participation on an organized athletic team, a minimum GPA above 3.0 at the time of application, and completion of the application with supporting documentation and endorsements. Key takeaways: - Must be a high school senior (not currently enrolled in college). - Childhood diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes and evidence of proper management. - U.S. citizen, active on an organized athletic team, and GPA > 3.0. - Complete application with required documentation and endorsements. ## Application timing and deadlines **When to apply and cutoff rules.** Applications open on January 1 of the student’s senior year of high school. For consideration for a specific academic start (for example, fall 2026), applications must be received by the Foundation’s April deadline; submissions received after that cutoff will not be considered for that funding cycle. Applicants should verify the exact April deadline date for the target year before submitting. Key takeaways: - Application portal opens January 1 of senior year. - Must meet the Foundation’s April deadline for consideration in that cycle. - Late applications will not be considered for the targeted enrollment year. ## Renewal and award conditions **Maintaining eligibility after selection.** Recipients must meet ongoing requirements to keep the scholarship for subsequent years. Scholarships are renewable only after the recipient completes the Foundation’s renewal requirements and continues to meet academic standards; awardees must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA through graduation to remain eligible for renewal. Renewal is not automatic and is contingent on meeting the Foundation’s conditions each year. Key takeaways: - Renewal depends on completing Foundation renewal requirements. - Awardees must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA through graduation. - Renewal is conditional and subject to annual review by the Foundation. ## Review and selection process **How applications are processed.** Once an application is completed, applicants will see an on‑screen confirmation that the Foundation received the submission. The Foundation prepares an Applicant Portfolio from the information supplied and reviews only the materials requested in the application; unsolicited documents will not be reviewed or added to the portfolio. Portfolio reviews begin in April for qualified applications, and the Foundation may request additional information during review, such as a supplemental survey or a budget. Key takeaways: - Completed submissions generate an on‑screen confirmation. - Selection is based only on requested application materials; do not send unsolicited documents. - Portfolio reviews begin in April; the Foundation may request supplemental materials during review.