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Dates for Application Submissions:<\/h3>\n

August 1, 2025 to<\/strong> March 20, 2026<\/h2>\n

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“Why do I tri? I tri because it gives meaning to my life like nothing else, I tri because in those moments few and far between while pushing my limits I find myself and see a part of myself that no one else does.” – JPF<\/h3>\n

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JOHN PAUL’S STORY<\/h2>\n

John Paul Frerer, a Tupelo High School student, died at the age of 18. The day before his senior year, he was cycling to prepare\u00a0for a half Ironman but\u00a0was struck by a vehicle.\u00a0He had a passion for life and learning; he was a Rotary Scholar, an Eagle Scout, and an award winning tri<\/span>athlete.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0John Paul\u00a0was much loved and admired by friends and family.\u00a0When asked to describe him, his friends said, \u201cHe was an open-minded, honest, devoted, and driven towards achieving success in every aspect of his life,\u201d and \u201cNever did he half live a single moment in his life, he truly did live life to the fullest.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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THE SCHOLARSHIP<\/h2>\n

The following college scholarships will be awarded to students at Tupelo High School.<\/h4>\n

*Up to four $5,000 scholarships to graduating seniors that will be distributed to their college of choice for tuition, books, board, etc.<\/em><\/p>\n

These scholarships will be awarded based on the following criteria:<\/p>\n

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  1. Submission of a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.<\/li>\n
  2. Graduate of Tupelo High School (no GED).<\/li>\n
  3. A minimum GPA of 3.0.<\/li>\n
  4. Must be a full time college student (12 hours).<\/li>\n
  5. One attached resume with two local references (no family) and two teacher references.<\/li>\n
  6. Submission of a video by making it unlisted in YouTube and share the link in the forms below that answers the following:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Share a video to tell us about a person, experience, or activity that you feel taught you a life lesson or helped to shape you into the person you are today? Creativity is encouraged; however, it is not required.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    JOHN PAUL FRERER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION<\/h2>\n

    Please scroll through and complete the following application. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

    *Deadline to submit an application is on March 20, 2026.<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

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