Lynn and Terrance Potts Legacy Scholarship

Lynn and Terrance Potts Legacy Scholarship

The parents of Samantha Nicole and Sydney Rebecca Potts created this scholarship. Samantha and Sydney both graduated from Bartlesville High School and pursued engineering degrees at the University of Oklahoma. Samantha excelled at OU, graduating with Special Distinction, Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering. She is currently employed with ConocoPhillips in Houston. Sydney also excelled at OU, graduated with Special Distinction, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. She is currently employed with Williams Companies in Houston.

Both daughters earned significant merit-based scholarships which assisted with more than 90% of the university’s bursar tuition and fees costs. Due to their receipt of merit-based scholarships, this has allowed for the creation of this “pay it forward” scholarship for future female BHS graduates pursuing engineering. This scholarship is reserved for Bartlesville High School students because both daughters benefited significantly through BHS offerings such as STEM courses, AP courses and access to concurrent college courses, as these courses prepared them for the rigors of engineering.

Award Details: 

Up to $1,000, payable to the university or college on behalf of the recipient, following proof of enrollment.

This merit-based scholarship will be awarded to a female Bartlesville High School student majoring in engineering. Recipients will be selected based on adherence to prescribed criteria, strength of essay, and strong character as demonstrated through letters of recommendation. Strong consideration will be given to students active in extracurricular activities which demonstrate leadership as well as students who have a demonstrated work history.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Female student, graduating from Bartlesville High School
  • Unweighted high school GPA of 3.5 or higher
  • Planning to attend a four-year college/university
  • Pursuing a degree in engineering or STEM related field
  • Well-written essay, addressing why you want to pursue an engineering or STEM field

Required Addendums: 

  • Two letters of recommendation: one from a BHS faculty member, and one from any unrelated community member, teacher, mentor, etc. Letters should provide background around things such as the student’s character, demonstrated interest in engineering, outside activities (volunteering, community involvement, sports, clubs), work history, and why the student would be a good fit for this scholarship.
  • Current photo (optional)
  • First page(s) of FAFSA Submission Summary, up to and including the Student Aid Index number. Refer to FAQs for more information.
  • Official Bartlesville High School transcript with ACT score

 

Lynn and Terrance Potts Legacy Scholarship

Scholarship Application Form

Student/Applicant Legal Name(Required)
Student/Applicant Mailing Address(Required)
Please provide an e-mail address that you will continue to use following graduation.
Gender(Required)
This scholarship is intended for female students. Your selection above is to confirm eligibility for this award.
Please enter a number from 3.5 to 4.0.
I acknowledge that I must provide an OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT, with ACT score, to the BCF prior to the application deadline.(Required)
Your OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT, with ACT score, should be delivered electronically by your school counselor/administrator or e-transcript service (like Parchment) to scholarship@bartlesvillecf.org. Transcripts may also be mailed by the counselor/administrator or e-transcript service to the Bartlesville Community Foundation office at 208 E. 4th St, Bartlesville, OK 74003. Transcripts should NOT be prepared or printed by the applicant.
I acknowledge that I must have TWO letters of recommendation emailed to the BCF prior to the application deadline.(Required)
Letters must be emailed to scholarship@bartlesvillecf.org by the individuals making the recommendation.
Please provide the names of the two individuals providing your letters of recommendation.(Required)
One letter should be from a faculty member at the applicant’s school, and one should be from another unrelated community member, teacher, mentor, etc. If you do not provide the names of the individuals writing your letters, we may not be able to pair them with your application properly. Please have the authors e-mail their letters to scholarship@bartlesvillecf.org.
Please separate each item with a comma, and provide dates in parentheses. For example: Student Council (2019-2020), Soccer Team (2021-2022), Soccer Team Captain (2020), Band (2019-2020). If none, please write N/A.
Please separate each job with a comma, and list dates of employment in parentheses. For example: YMCA Life Guard (2009-2021), YMCA Head Life Guard (2020-2021), City of Bartlesville - Summer Maintenance Worker (summer 2021). If none, please write N/A.
Max. file size: 16 MB.
In 1000 words or less, explain why you want to pursue an engineering or STEM field.
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Please upload file as a PDF, 12pt font, Times New Roman, double spaced, 500-1000 words, and include your name at the top.
In 500 words or less, please provide a brief, personal biography.
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Max. file size: 16 MB.
Please upload file as a PDF, 12pt font, Times New Roman, double spaced, 200-500 words, and include your name at the top.
Max. file size: 16 MB.
Please upload the first page(s) of your FAFSA Submission Summary, up to and including the Student Aid Index number. (Refer to FAQs for more information.)
Are you related to any Bartlesville Community Foundation employees, Board members, or Scholarship Committee members?(Required)
By typing your name, you are signing to acknowledge that all information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of your knowledge and that you, the student, completed the application and any required addendums/essays. You should understand that the intent of the Bartlesville Community Foundation and the Scholarship Committee to collect and maintain this data, specifically your term grades and transcript, is to determine your eligibility for this scholarship. Your information will be used for no other purposes.
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