Weary Scholarship Foundation
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| 2007 Recipients of the Weary Scholarship are: (Top, L to R) Rubecca Gray, Aurora, MO; April Groteluschen, York, NE; Aurielle Hughes, Smith Center, KS; Bridget Lankford-Kinney, College Station, TX; Mitchel Massie, Duncan, OK | ||
New in 2008! The Weary Scholarship deadline (postmark) is March 28, 2008. Download your application here and mail or fax.
The Mid-America Weary Scholarship is available to cable system employees, their spouses and children in the Mid-America region of Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas. You must also be enrolled in at least twelve (12) hours at your institution of choice. You must be at least a high school senior or eligible to enroll in college to apply. Questions? Call us at 573-635-5588. Or email us here.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the first ever Mid-America Weary Scholarship Foundation Benefit Gala, which was held in conjunction with the Mid-America Pathfinders’ Reception. The Benefit Gala was a live and silent auction to benefit the Weary Scholarhip Foundation, in honor of the late Robert K.Weary.
Note: If you would like further exposure for your company during this year's event, please contact the Mid-America Cable Show via the address at left.
In 1989, the Mid-America Weary Scholarship Foundation was founded in honor of cable entrepreneur and leader, Robert K. Weary (1921-2001), for his remarkable achievements in the cable industry.
Mr. Weary attended Harvard College and Harvard Law School, and his commitment to education never wavered. He education formed the bedrock of his many successful business ventures and community endeavors. Weary was the founder of three cable companies: Communications Services, Inc. which entered the cable television business in 1957 and grew to be the 30th largest cable MSO; Cable World; and W.K. Communications, Inc.
The Weary Scholarship is designed to help deserving, academically oriented students in furthering their college education. It provides a one-time payment, currently set at $1,000, which may be applied toward the tuition and/or room and board.
The Weary Scholarship is open to students who have a family member working for a cable operator in one of The Mid-America Cable Show states. Applicants must be high school seniors or students already in college.
Application are judged according to academic performance, education and career goals, extracurricular activities, community involvement, and job experience. We encourage applicants to include letters of recommendation and information regarding your volunteer experiences. We also require proof of employment at a cable company, either the applicant or applicant's parents.
