The Zona B. McCracken Memorial Scholarship fund was created by Miss McCracken’s nephew, John M. Arnold, to honor the 45 years that Miss McCracken taught first grade in the Nowata Public School System. The scholarship is intended to help the children of the Nowata community, and recipients will be chosen based on their scholastic achievement, leadership and character, school activities, and community service. In view of the Indian heritage of the McCracken family, Mr. Arnold’s wish was to also consider American Indian blood as a favorable factor in conjunction with the other selection criteria.

Award Details:

Up to $5,000 total, payable as $1,000 per semester for the first two semesters, $1,000 for sophomore year, $1,000 for junior year, and $1,000 for senior year. After the initial payment, all subsequent scholarship payments are made after verification of the student meeting the award renewal requirements. These requirements include verification of enrollment and maintaining a 2.5 GPA or higher. These requirements are verified by an official transcript from the student’s school.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Nowata High School graduating senior
• 3.0 or higher GPA on the four-point scale
• Service to school, which will be defined as involvement in school activities, such as clubs, service organizations, school government, pep squad, etc.
• Attending university, college, junior college, trade school, or vocational school
• Well-written essay, addressing why you feel you deserve this award

Required Addendums:

• 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

Link to application