Ingevity Leader Scholarship
The Ingevity Leader Scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their outstanding leadership and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities.
Five one-time scholarships of $2,000 each will be awarded to qualifying students. A committee of Ingevity employees will anonymously evaluate all applications and select the five most deserving candidates based on the criteria below. Of the five scholarship winners selected:
A minimum of one scholarship will be awarded to the child or legal dependent of an Ingevity employee entering any field of study at an accredited university, community college or trade school.
A minimum of one scholarship will be awarded to a non-Ingevity candidate attending an accredited university majoring in a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) field of study.
A minimum of two scholarships will be awarded to candidates attending trade school.
A Complete Application Consists of:
1. Student Application
2. Student’s Transcript
3. Letter(s) of Recommendation from non-family members (maximum of three letters)
Applicants must be:
● A current high school senior;
● The child or legal dependent of an Ingevity employee, or attending Ballard Memorial High School, McCracken County High School, Paducah Tilghman High School, Marshall County High School, Hickman County High School, Graves County High School, Massac County High School, Carlisle County High School, Fulton County High School, Fulton City High School, Mayfield High School, St. Mary High School, Christian Fellowship School, and Community Christian Academy.
● Anticipating completion of high school diploma at the time of application.
● A leader in and out of the classroom;
● Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution;
● Carrying a minimum 3.0 GPA at the end of their junior year of high school;
● Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities.
*Applications are due by March 31st.
Please scan and email completed applications to carolyn.steele@ingevity.com or mail to
Ingevity
Attn: Carolyn Steele
PO Box 249, 2025
Beech Grove Rd.
Wickliffe, KY 42087
Contact Carolyn Steele - with any additional questions
carolyn.steele@ingevity.com
270-936-6716
