ABOUT LIVE YOUR DREAM
Dave Young, President of Paragon Wealth Management, created the Live Your Dream Scholarship in 2010. The scholarship is up to $2,000 and can be used for tuition for any university in Utah for an undergraduate or graduate student. The scholarship was in inspired by his daughter, Katie. Katie’s husband, Byron, passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2005. Byron was an employee at Paragon Wealth Management at the time. Byron was a dear colleague, friend, and family member. His tragic death came as an unexpected shock to everyone who knew him. He added joy and meaning to many people’s lives.
When Byron passed away, Katie was left to provide for herself and three-month-old daughter. She decided to go to college to receive her bachelor’s degree. Katie searched for scholarships, but had a difficult time finding one for women in her situation. Notwithstanding, Katie persevered and after much effort was able to complete her bachelor’s degree in just two and a half years.
The Living Dream Scholarship was created to help single mothers in similar situations complete college and accomplish their dreams.
ELIGIBILITY
The applicant must:- Be a single mother.
- Be a resident of Utah at the time of application.
- Be a graduate of an accredited high school or have equivalent.
- Have realistic and obtainable educational goals.
- Demonstrate financial need for the scholarship.
SUBMIT YOUR STORY
In addition to your application, you must also send these items to Paragon Wealth Management to be considered:
Financial Statement of Income and Expenses (Download here)
Provide a current transcript from an accredited college or university in Utah or proof of acceptance to an institution.
One
letter of recommendation from a professor or teacher. The letter should
be on school letterhead and include the writer’s phone contact.
Please mail or fax the above information. See deadlines below.
July
15, 2011: Fall 2011 (beginning Sept. 2011)
November 11,
2011: Winter 2012 (beginning Jan. 2012)
March 1,
2012: Spring or Summer 2012
Paragon Wealth Management
Attn: Shannon Golladay
3651 N. 100 E., Suite 275
Provo, UT 84604
Fax: 801-370-1111
Online Application
Hard Copy Application
Applicants
will not be considered if the above information is incomplete. All
stories will be posted without names or personal information at www.liveyourdreamscholarship.com
SELECTION CRITERIA
The scholarship recipient will be selected based on individual need (your story) and your desire to succeed. The application of the scholarship recipient will be reviewed by the Scholarship Fund Committee for approval.
Contact Shannon Golladay at 801-362-5362 or shannon at paragonwealth.com for more information.
5K RACE
Help
raise money for the scholarship by participating in the Live Your Dream
5K Run/Walk. Enjoy the race, a playground, food and fun!
WHEN: Saturday, June 2, 2012
TIME: Race begins at 9:00 a.m., Registration begins at 8:15 a.m.
WHERE: Begins and ends at Fort Utah Park (200 N. Geneva Road, Provo)
COST: $20 for early registration before May 1 and $25 after and $30 on race day. Includes t-shirt and food at the end of the race.
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