The family of Jerald Scott Brown endeavor to keep his giving spirit alive by helping Cass County high school seniors with their welding education. Jerald was a native Missourian, born January 3, 1998. He was raised in the city of Belton, and developed into a fine person. His life was rich in faith and he never shied away from helping others. He was a lover of the great outdoors, horses, fishing and hunting. Jerald was an active member of FFA, a patriot of our country, and attained the honorable rank of Eagle Scout in BSA.. As a junior at Belton High School, he discovered his love of welding. He started in the school’s welding program and advanced his education by attending The Missouri Welding Institute in Nevada, Missouri. Along his journey he had many mentors who inspired him to give back, work hard, and take pride in himself and his vocation.
Each year, the Jerald Brown Welding Scholarship Fund will award at least one $500 scholarship to a Missouri high school senior who will be attending the Missouri Welding Institute with a start date between May and November of the year.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant must be:
United States citizen and resident of Cass County, Missouri, or the surrounding area (within 75 miles)
A high school senior enrolling in a welding program at The Missouri Welding Institute in Nevada, Missouri
A high school senior in good academic standing and have a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
All applications must contain the completed application form along with the following support documents:
Letter of recommendation from a teacher, workplace supervisor, or high school counselor
Selection and Award of Scholarship
The following criteria will be used to evaluate applications for award:
Community involvement (examples: Scouts, FFA, ROTC, 4-H, volunteering, etc)
Aptitude toward a career path related to welding demonstrated through work history, vocational student organization involvement, and academic achievement in related courses
Financial need
Scholarship Award
The stipend ($500) will be paid directly to the respective student account at Missouri Welding Institute. The scholarship will be applied toward the cost of tuition, fees, books, and/or tools.
Stipulations
Upon accepting the scholarship, the student agrees to remain enrolled on a full-time basis, attend classes regularly, and maintain a satisfactory academic standing.