ED WYNN / SAFE

MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

2016
The Surviving Spouse And Family Endowment (SAFE) Fund, which provides financial assistance to the
families of public safety officers who lose their lives in the performance of their duties, is announcing
revisions/additions to its annual academic scholarship. The amount of the scholarship has been increased this
year to $5,000 and two scholarships will be awarded. One will go to a high school senior and one will go to a
college student or college level trade/vocational student. Winners will be notified and required to attend or send
a representative to the Larry Stewart/SAFE Memorial Golf Classic on May 16, 2016 to be recognized and
receive a certificate. Arrangements will be made to deposit scholarship money in the winners college/trade or
vocational account at the beginning of the academic year.
When Ed Wynn suddenly passed away in 1997 his family wanted to remember him in a positive and fun way,
as well as help others. His famous saying was Lets get together and laugh. The Ed Wynn Memorial
Scholarship Fund, which to date has awarded over $40,000 in financial assistance, was set up to provide an
annual scholarship to individuals who want to pursue a college education. In 2008, the Ed Wynn Memorial
Scholarship Fund became a Lifetime Member of SAFE and became known as the Ed Wynn/SAFE Memorial
Scholarship Fund.
The Ed Wynn/SAFE Memorial Scholarship Fund relies on donations from the Annual Larry Stewart
SAFE Memorial Golf Classic. Cash, in-kind-donations and door prizes from businesses and individuals
make the Golf Classic and Scholarship Fund possible.
To be eligible, the student must:
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Be a high school senior or college student or college level trade/vocational school student.
Not be a previous awardee/winner of the Ed Wynn/SAFE Memorial Scholarship.
Have a current or last recorded GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Be of good character with no criminal background.
Be a dependant of or under the legal guardianship of an active public safety officer (police officer, fire fighter or
EMT/paramedic) employed in the geographic area covered by SAFE (Cass, Clay, Platte and Jackson counties in
Missouri and Douglas, Johnson, Miami, Shawnee and Wyandotte counties in Kansas).

Each student entered must submit a typed essay of no more than 750 words on the specified topic and include
two letters of recommendation by faculty members. Do not include any visual aids, graphics or other
supporting documents. The essay, faculty advisors recommendations, transcript copy, and application form
should be postmarked no later than April 11, 2016. E-mailed or hand delivered applications will not be
accepted. The winner will be contacted by May 11, 2015. The winner, or a representative, is required to attend
our golf tournament on May 18, 2015 to receive the award.
No telephone, written, electronic or any other means of campaigning for contestants will be allowed by
entrants, faculty sponsors or any other person.
Entries should be mailed to:
Ed Wynn/SAFE Memorial Scholarship Fund
Attn: Craig Sarver
3100 Broadway, Suite 226
Kansas City, MO 64111
For questions please contact Sonny Wilson or Jamie Hallam at 816-960-6800, Monday through Friday, between
9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. We look forward to the participation of many students.

ED WYNN / SAFE
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

2016
PURPOSE:
To provide one qualifying high school and one college, trade or vocational student with assistance for college expenses by
offering each one a one-time $5,000 academic scholarship.
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ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Be a high school senior or college student or college level trade/vocational school student.
Not be a previous awardee/winner of the Ed Wynn/SAFE Memorial Scholarship.
Have a current or last recorded GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Be of good character with no criminal background.
Be a dependent of or under the legal guardianship of an active public safety officer (police officer, fire fighter or
EMT/paramedic) employed in the geographic area covered by SAFE (Cass, Clay, Platte and Jackson counties in
Missouri and Douglas, Johnson, Miami, Shawnee and Wyandotte counties in Kansas).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Application must be postmarked no later than April 11, 2016. E-mailed or hand delivered applications will not be
accepted.
2. Include a copy of the students most recent official transcript.
3. Include two letters of recommendation from faculty members. Recommendation must be no longer than two
typewritten pages and state the students accomplishments, grade average, class standing, activities, and reasons
he or she deserves this award.
4. Include an essay of no more than 750 words on the specified topic. 2016 ESSAY TOPIC: Document and
discuss proven principles to combat stress related issues inherent in the Public Safety Officer (police,
firefighter, and EMT) profession.
REVIEW PROCEDURE
1. Qualifying applications will be presented to the Ed Wynn/SAFE Memorial Scholarship Committee for review and
selection.
2. Recipient will be notified by May 9, 2016 and are required to attend, or send a representative, to the Larry Stewart
SAFE Memorial Golf Classic, held on May 16, 2016 at Lakewood Oaks Golf Club, to accept the award.
**DEADLINE April 11, 2016**
Name: _________________________D.O.B __________

Phone Number: ______________________________

Address: ______________________________________

City/State: __________________________________

High School: ___________________________________

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College/Trade/Vocational School: __________________

Public Safety Parent, Dept., and Position: ________

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Special Awards School Activities

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Community Service:
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Attach Essay, Reference Letters, and Transcript. Submit To: Ed Wynn/SAFE Memorial Scholarship Fund
Attention: Craig Sarver, 3100 Broadway, Suite 226, Kansas City, MO 64111