Ronald McDonald House of Dallas

Wilma Potter Scholarship

The Wilma Potter Scholarship Fund was established in 1999 in honor of Wilma Potter, Resident Manager of the Ronald McDonald House from 1985 – 1999. 

During her tenure as Resident Manager, Wilma recognized that a child’s illness could have a lasting and sometimes financially devastating impact on all members of the family. Not only did Wilma care for families while they were in the Ronald McDonald House, but she maintained contact with many long after they had left the House sharing in both their joys and in their challenges.  The scholarship pays tribute to Wilma Potter and also to the many patients, parents, and siblings who have met the challenge of a serious illness with dignity and determination. In Wilma’s spirit, the general purpose of the scholarship is to assist patients and family members whose educational opportunities may have been denied or delayed because of a serious illness.

The deadline for submitting applications for the
2011-2012 school year is April 15, 2011.

1. The Wilma Potter Scholarship Committee is appointed by the Trustees of the Ronald McDonald House Family Assistance Foundation.
2. Eligible candidates are patients, parents, or siblings who have resided at the Ronald McDonald House for a cumulative period of at least two weeks prior to application.  Priority will be given to patients followed by siblings and parents.  No members of the Board of Directors of the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas or any affiliate, or any persons related to these individuals, are eligible for scholarship awards.
3. Scholarship recipients are eligible to re-apply annually and priority will be given to those applicants who have demonstrated academic success.  To be eligible, applicants must maintain a GPA of 2.75 and must carry at least 12 academic hours per semester.
4. Information concerning the availability of scholarships will be distributed through the Ronald McDonald House newsletters, web site, in-house bulletin board, and Guest Packets.
5. Scholarship assistance is available for continuing education beyond the secondary level at any accredited university, college or trade school.
6. Applicants will complete an application that includes a description of course(s) and degree plan(s).  Former recipients must re-apply each year and submit updated financial information.
7. The Committee may consider financial need and may request evidence of need.

All payments of scholarship assistance will be made directly to the university, college or trade school. Click here to download the application form. Send all completed applications to Jill Cumnock by or mail to her attention at 4707 Bengal Street, Dallas, TX 75235.