2026 Gordon L. Beil Memorial STEM Scholarship Application

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Gordon L. Beil Memorial STEM Scholarship Application

2026 Season - APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2026 5:00pm EDST
SCHOLARSHIP BACKGROUND

The Gordon L. Beil Memorial STEM Scholarship was established upon his death on April 9, 2018.

Gordon was a life-long resident of Boone County. He graduated from Boone County High School in 1969, then Cumberland College/University of the Cumberlands with a math major and biology minor, and completed his Masters in Education at Northern Kentucky University. He began teaching math in 1973 at Conner High School where he remained through retirement in 2004, continuing to substitute teach for a total career of 31 years. Gordon was head of the school’s math department and had roles at CHS as coach for boys’ golf, girls’ basketball, bowling league, Men of Conner sponsor and football games videographer.

As a teacher, he brought his own style to his classes. He instituted a Nickel Pencil Fund – students who came to class without a pen or pencil had to buy one. That money plus his own funded his after-school math tutoring pizza parties before big tests, open to all math students. Former students recall him as tough but fair, humorous, and several attributing “Taco” as their inspiration to become math teachers themselves or to pursue a STEM career.

The Beil family and friends (many who grew up in the Boone County Schools system) established this scholarship to honor his life, dedication to math and education, and long career at Conner High School.

Donations are gratefully accepted anytime, as this scholarship fund will be given annually for years to come to honor Gordon’s educator legacy. Scholarship application and additional information are on The Beil Foundation website at www.BeilFoundation.org
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY

Annual Awardee will be one deserving Conner High School graduating Senior who:

1) intends to major in a STEM-related field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) at an accredited post-secondary school or college

2) has demonstrated academic success in STEM courses

3) has a passion and drive for STEM learning and STEM-related careers

4) submits a fully completed application, including essay and letter of recommendation

SELECTION CRITERIA

1) Factors weighed in awarding this scholarship will be academic success, passion for the field, and/or financial need.

2) Scholarship may be used at any accredited post-secondary school or college with accredited STEM courses.

3) A single $1000 scholarship will be awarded once annually to a selected Conner High School graduating Senior meeting eligibility requirements

TERMS & CONDITIONS

1) Before scholarship funds will be disbursed, scholarship winner must provide

a. proof of college/school acceptance

b. student ID # - check will be sent to your college’s Bursar’s office for deposit into your student account

c. proof & ID above must be provided before December 31 of the scholarship award year

Failure to provide the above will result in scholarship forfeiture.

2) The Gordon L. Beil Memorial STEM Scholarship under the Beil Foundation name reserves the right to publicly announce/promote scholarship winners on its website and in related press releases and media outlets. A digital photo of the awardee is requested.

3) The Beil Foundation requests (but does not require) each annual scholarship awardee to contact the foundation with a brief progress/career update. This will help us measure success of our award process and make adjustments if needed.

4) The Beil Foundation will not release or sell personal information of awardees or applicants to any third party, with the exception of the release in #2 above.
I have read and understand the Scholarship Eligibility, Selection Criteria, and Terms & Conditions above.
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1. APPLICANT INFORMATION
Date of Application

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2. COLLEGE INTENT
a) List colleges/universities to which you have been accepted or admitted
b) intended College Major(s) or Major(s)/Minor(s)
3. SCHOOL AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING TEAM OR INDIVIDUAL ATHLETICS
List all applicable school and extracurricular activities with which you were involved during high school, particularly any STEM-related activities, clubs, etc. Indicate any leadership and/or specific role(s). ex. National Honor Society: President, Future Farmers of America: Planning Committee for annual food drive for area needy families, etc. Indicate any commendations, awards or specific achievements related to these activities. If you have this information in a resume or other document, you may upload it in the next question, just indicate below. If you use initals/acronyms, define them first, e.g. National Honor Society (NHS).
OPTIONAL UPLOAD - use for prior question regarding School and extracurricular activities, including team or individual athletics

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4. COMMUNITY SERVICE AND/OR CHURCH OUTREACH ROLES & WORK EXPERIENCE (if any work experience)
List any community service you have performed and/or any community service organization with which you have been involved. Include any leadership and/or specific role(s). Indicate any commendations, awards or specific achievements related to these activities. This would also include activities such as 4-H, Scouting programs, Boys/Girls Clubs, etc. Outline any work experience. If you have this information in a resume or other document, you may upload it in the next question, just indicate below. If you use initals/acronyms, define them first, e.g. Boone County Parks & Recreation (BCP&R).
OPTIONAL UPLOAD - use for prior question regarding Community Service and/or Church Outreach roles

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5. FINANCIAL NEED
a) List any SCHOLARSHIPS and AMOUNTS you are receiving including KEES. If none, type in NONE
b) A statement outlining why you are seeking financial aid and how you would expect to make good use of this scholarship money
6. TRANSCRIPT, GPAs, and COURSEWORK
Attach FULL high school transcript, with all courses including those not yet completed, attendance, & ACT/SAT scores

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If NOT listed in full transcript, fill in the following:
7. ESSAY

Write or upload a short complete essay explaining the following:

a) your goals and how this scholarship can help you reach those goals

b) who and/or what inspired or led you to these goals

c) who and/or what inspired or led you to your interest in STEM-related studies or careers? How? Why?

d) why STEM is important to you and its impact on your life

e) why should we choose YOU for this scholarship?
Write essay below. If uploading a document, type "see upload" below, then upload document in next question
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8. LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

Upload a letter of recommendation from a non-family member defined as teacher, principal, guidance counselor, employer, mentor, coach, etc. Recommender’s letter should include their contact information.
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REVIEW APPLICATION:

Ensure all EIGHT (8) areas are complete prior to submitting. We will not consider incomplete applications.

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If issues, contact us https://www.beilfoundation.org - scroll to bottom of homepage for email contact link.

Thank you and best wishes in your academic journey!

The Beil Foundation
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Gordon L. Beil Memorial STEM Scholarship Application

SCHOLARSHIP BACKGROUND

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY

SELECTION CRITERIA

TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION

2. COLLEGE INTENT

3. SCHOOL AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING TEAM OR INDIVIDUAL ATHLETICS

4. COMMUNITY SERVICE AND/OR CHURCH OUTREACH ROLES & WORK EXPERIENCE (if any work experience)

5. FINANCIAL NEED

6. TRANSCRIPT, GPAs, and COURSEWORK

7. ESSAY

8. LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION