Molly & Sandy "Big Futures" Scholarship

Molly & Sandy “Big Futures” Scholarship

photos of Molly

Photos of Molly Reynolds

The Molly & Sandy "Big Futures" Scholarship was established by Ron & Sandy Maxwell to honor and memorialize the life of Molly Reynolds while also supporting the Bartlesville area Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. Molly was a "Little Sister" to Sandy for four years. The Maxwells are forever grateful for the time they shared with Molly. 

Molly cherished life's simple pleasures - baking Christmas cookies, writing stories, playing the piano, and feeding the ducks at Jo Allyn Lowe Park. The poem below was written by Molly and illustrates her kind, youthful spirit, and demonstrates her creative talents. She was always able to see the positive in things.

I BELIEVE

by Molly Reynolds

I believe that the best works of art are drawn on spiral notebooks during class.

I believe that everybody is a writer, and a leader, and an artist.

And everyone has a child inside of them that plays, and sings, and laughs.

I believe that there should always be recess.

And a time devoted to napping.

And a class devoted to doodling.

I believe all rooms should be painted blue or yellow,

And every window should always be opened to let in the warm breeze and all the sunshine.

I believe that when it rains, and the grass & flowers are wet, everyone should be allowed to play in the cool drops that sparkle down from the big, blue sky.

And everyone should dance in the cool grass,

And be as free as a child.

And FEEL as free as a child.

That,

is what I believe.

The goal of the Molly & Sandy "Big Futures" Scholarship is to empower a "Little Brother" or "Little Sister" to confidently take their next steps into adulthood. By helping to remove financial barriers to higher education, the scholarship can make a "Little's" dream of attending college or trade school a reality.

Award Details:

The Molly & Sandy "Big Futures" Scholarship is a $3,000 scholarship granted to a graduating senior who has been a "Little" in the Bartlesville chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters for at least one year out of the last four years. The award is paid 50% each semester of the student's first year of school.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Senior graduating from an accredited high school
  • A "Little" in the Bartlesville chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters for at least one year out of the last four years
  • Unweighted high school GPA of 2.5 or higher
  • Planning to attend an accredited university, college, trade school, or tech school
  • Well-written essay, describing what Big Brothers Big Sisters has meant to you and how it has prepared you for success
  • Well-written essay, describing your career goals and how you plan to accomplish them

Required Addendums:

  • Two letters of recommendation: one from the applicant's "Big" or a BBBS staff member and one from a teacher, coach, activity leader, or sponsor. A portion of each letter should address why the applicant should receive the scholarship.
  • First page(s) of FAFSA Submission Summary, up to and including the Student Aid Index number. Refer to FAQs for more information.
  • Official high school transcript

 

This application is now closed.