Shawnee Sno-Chiefs Snowmobile Club, Inc.
P.O. Box 657
Sanborn, N.Y. 14132
ShawneeSnoChiefs@yahoo.com
Shawnee Sno-Chiefs Scholarships:
Applications are currently being accepted for a $1,000 scholarship. Only members of the Shawnee Sno-Chiefs Snowmobile Club as of January 1st are eligible.
NYSSA and NEC Scholarships:
Submit your application to NYSSA for a chance to win one of two $1,000 scholarships. The winners will be forwarded to the Northeast Chapter of the International Snowmobile Council (NEC) Scholarship Committee, where they will compete with other states for three $500 scholarships. For more details, visit the NYSSA Website.
Criteria:
The Shawnee Sno-Chiefs Scholarship Committee will evaluate applications based on:
Financial need is a secondary criterion; completing the financial need section is optional but may give applicants an edge if all other factors are equal. Please ensure all attachments (1 through 6) are included with your application.
Essay Requirements:
Applicants must submit an essay (500 words or less) on what snowmobiling means to them or the impact of snowmobiling in their state (economy, trails, environment).
Eligibility:
Graduating high school seniors accepted at a college, junior college, or vocational school are eligible to apply. The student's parents, or the student (if over 18), must be members in good standing of the Shawnee Sno-Chiefs as of January 1st of the application year. For membership, please visit the membership section of this website.
Application Checklist:
All materials must be received by the Shawnee Sno-Chiefs by February 15th as a single package. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Notification:
The top applicant will be notified by the President of the Shawnee Sno-Chiefs. Essays may be published in full or in part, along with the applicant’s photo, for the promotion of snowmobiling in any of our publications or websites. By signing and submitting the application, you agree to these terms.
If Selected:
You must provide a copy of your report card/transcript after completing your first semester to the Shawnee Sno-Chiefs Snowmobile Club by January 31st of the following year. A quantitative GPA of 2.0 or higher is required to receive any scholarship payment.
Additional Submission:
All applicants should submit their scholarship applications to NYSSA as per their guidelines, found here.
Confidentiality:
All application materials are considered confidential and will only be examined for their intended purpose. They will become the property of the Shawnee Sno-Chiefs.
Shawnee Sno-Chiefs Scholarship Application
Scholarship Application
Mail your application package to:
The Shawnee Sno-Chiefs
Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 657
Sanborn, NY 14132