This scholarship was established in 2018 in memory of Mr. Hester by his wife, Micha Hester. Hiram K. Hester believed in the strength of small communities. He desired to assist in growing the level of education of the rural community in which he was reared.
To qualify as a recipient for the Hiram K. Hester Endowed Scholarship, an applicant must meet the following criteria:
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Be enrolled as a full time student.
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Submit a scholarship application.
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Submit a scholarship application.
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Submit an essay stating why they have chosen the field of study and how the scholarship will help them attain their educational goal.
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Maintain a 2.5 grade point average.
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Continue enrollment for the duration of the scholarship.