LMK - Buzz Kolbe Scholarship - McKinney Chamber of Commerce

LMK - Buzz Kolbe Scholarship

Honoring the Legacy of William “Buzz” Kolbe

The Buzz Kolbe Leadership McKinney Scholarship Fund was established by Leadership McKinney Alumni to honor Buzz Kolbe, a dedicated facilitator who helped shape leaders in our community for over a decade. Buzz’s passion for mentorship, servant leadership, and personal growth left a lasting impact on those who had the privilege of learning from him.

This scholarship will provide tuition assistance to a deserving applicant each year who exemplifies the leadership qualities and values that Buzz championed.

Are you interested in applying for the Buzz Kolbe Scholarship Fund?

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Full Name *

Email Address (Preferred) *

Personal Phone Number (Cell) *

Work Phone Number

Employer & Job Title *

How long have you lived or worked in McKinney *

Leadership & Community Engagement *

Please describe your leadership experience and how you are involved in the McKinney community. This may include professional leadership roles, volunteer work, community service, civic engagement, or other ways you contribute to improving the community.

What does Leadership mean to you? *

Share your personal perspective on leadership and provide examples of how you demonstrate leadership in your work, community involvement, or everyday interactions. You may include experiences where you have guided others, influenced positive change, or taken initiative.

Describe a time you took initiative to make a positive impact. *

Share a brief example of when you identified a need or opportunity and took action to improve a situation, support others, or create positive change. Explain what you did and the outcome of your efforts.

How do you see yourself growing as a leader through the Leadership McKinney program? *

What do you hope to gain from Leadership McKinney, and how will you apply it? *

Describe the skills, knowledge, or connections you hope to gain from the program and how you plan to use that experience to grow as a leader and contribute to the McKinney community.

How will you ensure full participation in Leadership McKinney? *

Please explain how you will manage your schedule and responsibilities to attend program sessions, events, and activities throughout the Leadership McKinney program. Include any support from your employer or organization if applicable.

Why do you believe you are a strong candidate for the Buzz Kolbe Leadership McKinney Scholarship? *

Describe why you believe you are a strong candidate for this scholarship. You may include your leadership experience, community involvement, personal values, and how receiving this support would help you participate in the Leadership McKinney program.

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