About this scholarship

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The Amy Lou Barnaby Scholarship was established by Dixie and Merle Barnaby to honor their daughter, Amy Lou, a 1988 Caledonia High School graduate who died in the fall of that same year.  Amy has been described by high school staff and classmates as a remarkable young woman who gave more to the world in her 18 years of life than some people do in 80.
Although physically handicapped, Amy’s concern was never for herself but for friends and family. A gifted listener and communicator, Amy was often sought out by friends for advice or someone to talk to. She made everyone she knew feel special because she respected and accepted each person she met. Amy served as a great example of someone who although physically challenged, was able to unite and strengthen our community. 
 With great love and pride, this endowment, created in 1988 and transferred to the Caledonia Education Foundation in 2005, is established to honor Amy’s memory so that others might be inspired by her legacy of unconditional love and respect for all.

Administrative Guidelines

The general eligibility criteria for an applicant to be considered for the Amy Lou Barnaby Scholarship through the Caledonia Education Foundation is as follows:
  1. Member of the Caledonia High School senior class, on schedule to graduate.
  2. Cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better.
  3. Participation in service learning activities through school/community organizations.
  4. Good moral character and firmness of purpose as well as potential for success with post high school education verified by no more than two letters of reference.
  5. Application completed and turned in (with all attachments) no later than April 1.
 
Special preference will be given to applicants:
  1. With financial need.
  2. With special needs (i.e., physical limitations and/or a labeled learning disability).

Application and Selection Procedure

Applications are available through the Caledonia High School Student Services office and must be turned in with all pertinent attachments by APRIL 1 of the current school year.
Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee consisting of:
  1. Caledonia High School student services staff member
  2. Caledonia High School faculty member with senior class connections
  3. Representative from the Caledonia Education Foundation (either board member or director)
  4.  A member of the Barnaby family if they wish to be involved
 Applicants that best meet the criteria may be interviewed by the selection committee to discern which candidate(s) best represent Amy Lou Barnaby, described by high school staff, family and friends as an outstanding young lady, much admired for her lofty goals and her struggle to accomplish them.
The Amy Lou Barnaby Scholarship will be announced at the Caledonia High School Academic Awards Program, of which the recipient will be required to attend.   
 The Amy Lou Barnaby Scholarship will not restrict selection on the basis of race, sex, family relationships or employment status.
The Amy Lou Barnaby Scholarship will be awarded yearly, assuming there are candidates who meet the criteria.
The number and amount of scholarships will depend on the funds available and will be determined by the board of the Caledonia Education Foundation at their January meeting.
 The recipient(s) of the Amy Lou Barnaby Scholarship will be awarded a certificate in their name and a check will be sent directly to the post-secondary institution they will be attending and deposited in the individual student’s account. 

Recipient’s Responsibility

The recipient will attend the CHS Academic Awards Ceremony, where they will receive their scholarship and be available for pictures.

​If the recipient withdraws from the institution the scholarship is awarded to, the scholarship will be prorated and returned to the Amy Lou Barnaby Scholarship endowment with CEF in a manner consistent with the policies of said institution.