1. LOU NANCY BELL
SCHOLARSHIP & VOLUNTEER
COMMITMENT AWARD
Our Kids First (OKF) is pleased to honor the memory of Lou
Nancy Bell, who lived the values we espouse —focusing on
the needs of young people first by providing academic, social,
and cultural enrichment to young people by educating and
preparing them to be successful, independent, responsible
members and leaders of society.
APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY:
• Applicant must be an Our Kids First participant/employee or a San
Francisco Christian Center student.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
This award is open to seniors in high school who have earned/will earn a high school diploma
or a community college graduate who is transferring to a four year university or equivalent.
The winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship for their educational achievement and
community service. The applicant must be enrolled as a full time student (12 or more units) in
a four-year college and be able to demonstrate financial need (Note: Students with other
funds that pay entirely for tuition, books, fees, and on-campus room and board are ineligible.)
VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT AWARD:
This student must have demonstrated a commitment to the mission and goals of OKF by their
involvement in improving the educational excellence in youth within OKF and in the
community at-large. The winner will receive a $500 Commitment Award for their Volunteer
Service. Qualified students are awarded based on financial need and community
involvement.
Selection Committee
OKF provides a Selection Committee to ensure the impartial and confidential evaluation of
applications. The applications will be reviewed by the Selection Committee, including a
member of the Bell family, as well as a representative from the OKF board. These awards
will be presented at the annual Baccalaureate service at San Francisco Christian Center June
2012.
Scholar Responsibilities
Upon enrollment, the recipient must provide proof of enrollment in a minimum of 12 units per
semester for which they seek funding. Recipients are responsible for notifying OKF
immediately of term progress, changes in institutions or contact information.
TO APPLY
To apply for a Lou Nancy Bell Scholarship or Volunteer Commitment Award, you can
request the application and criteria information via email at OKFscholarship@gmail.com.
The application deadline is May 1, 2012.
See application for requirement details