GOOD HANDS COMMUNITY CARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM-2016-1

2016 GOOD HANDS HOME CARE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM OBJECTIVE Good Hands Home Care is a recognized non-medical in home care agency serving throughout the mid-south Coming from disadvantaged backgrounds, the owners tremendously benefited from alumni and local scholarships to help fund their college education In turn, allowing them an opportunity to pursue their dreams The Good Hands Scholarship Program offers awards up to $400, non-renewable scholarship that recognizes graduating high school seniors for academic achievement It provides financial assistance to help deserving students accomplish their future educational goals Good Hands Home Care does this in recognition of the continuing need to promote higher education for future generations AWARD CRITERIA / SUBMISSION REQUIRMENTS   Applicant must be a graduating high school senior in 2016 Applicant must reside in the following TN counties – Shelby, Fayette and Tipton  Applicant must attend an institution of higher learning  Applicant must have an acceptance letter from an institution of higher learning  Applicant must have a financial need  Applicant must have an academic grade point average of 2.5 or higher  Applicant must have provided service to their community  Application must be submitted on the current Scholarship Form Incomplete applications or submissions that not follow the submission criteria will not be processed or considered for evaluation  Applicant must include two letters of recommendation from: (1) high school principal, academic dean, or guidance counselor and (2) a high school teacher AWARD SELECTION PROCEDURE Applicant’s scholastic achievements, leadership ability, extracurricular activities, career/academic goals and financial need will be considered and must be documented in letters of recommendation and summarized on the form A selection panel will review all applications received and make final recommendations to the Good Hands Executive Board, who will approve the final award winners Awardees will be notified in May 2016 if they have been awarded a scholarship No phone calls please In May 2016, award checks up to $400.00 will be issued at an award breakfast presentations Pictures and names of recipients may be publicized at Good Hands website www.goodhandcares.com and Facebook page Deadline Good Hands Home Care must receive applications no later than April 08, 2016 pm CST to be considered by the selection panel No exceptions to this deadline will be allowed Any applications received incomplete or after this date will not be considered for selection No applications by fax or e-mail transmission will be accepted All applications must be mailed or delivered to Good Hands Home Care Attention: Scholarship Program 6074 Apple Tree Drive #9 Memphis, TN 38115 For More Information Application forms can be obtained from www.goodhandcares.com/scholarship Email any questions to scholarship@goodhandcares.com Send Submissions to: Good Hands Home Care Attention: Scholarship Program 6074 Apple Tree Drive #9 Memphis, TN 38115 (MUST BE TYPED) Personal: Name:      Address:      City/State/Zip:      E-Mail Address: Date of Birth:      Employer - Position/Hours-Per-Week: Cell Phone: Home Phone:       Place of Birth (State):       Education: High School:      Graduation Date:      Overall/Cumulative Grade Point Average (minimum 2.5):      Based on a GPA system of: ACT and/or SAT score: ACT:       SAT:       Major area(s) of study:      Extracurricular Activities (school, clubs, athletics) Indicate position(s), club(s) and/or athletics you participated in Be sure to distinguish year (9-12) and approximate hours you participated when you list the club/organization Activity Years Participated Hours/Week Brief Description University/college(s) to which you have been accepted for admission:       University you plan to attend: Verification: Signature and E-mail of Counselor verifying accuracy of above information Signature: Name (print): E-Mail address: Phone: _ Education Plans Educational Goals: College Major: College Minor: Career/Profession:                         Activities / Awards: Community Service/Volunteer Activities (church, home, etc.) Indicate community organizations you actively participated in during each grade year Also, indicate hours of volunteer service for each activity Note that these can be school related, but should not duplicate any responses you made in any previous section of the application Organization Years Participated Hours/Week Brief Description Honors and Awards Tell us about the honors you received Indicate whether they were on a local (school, county, or district), state or national level These awards may be outside of school activities, but should not be duplicated in any other area of the application Family (failure to fully disclose will disqualify you): Name of Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Address:      Home Phone:      City/State/Zip:      E-Mail:       List each Parent/Guardian’s Place of Employment, Occupation, Job Title:       Name Place of Employment Occupation Job Title Number of Brothers/Sisters:       List Ages: Financial Describe your financial need for a scholarship (important – be very specific): Essay: On a separate sheet of paper, please write an essay of 500 words about: Your greatest challenge that you have endured, how you overcame it and what lessons did you learn from it that will allow you to inspire others Signatures: Applicant:       Parent/Guardian       Date: Date:             Send Submissions CHECKLIST : Full name Address Phone Number Email Place this checklist on the front of your application Check each corresponding box to make sure it has been completed to ensure your application will be accepted for review Check (X) Deliverables Completed application High School Transcript (official copy) Two (2) Recommendation Letters from school officials ACT or SAT Test Results (official copy, or as part of high school transcript) Essay - a statement of 500 words Copy of school acceptance letter Correct address and phone number on application Deliver / Mail before due date April 8, 2016 5pm CST (Please make sure everything is in one envelope - don't mail items separately) Please note: Incomplete applications will not be considered Thank you for applying to the Good Hands Scholarship Program ... Pictures and names of recipients may be publicized at Good Hands website www.goodhandcares.com and Facebook page Deadline Good Hands Home Care must receive applications no later than April 08,... delivered to Good Hands Home Care Attention: Scholarship Program 6074 Apple Tree Drive #9 Memphis, TN 38115 For More Information Application forms can be obtained from www.goodhandcares.com /scholarship. .. www.goodhandcares.com /scholarship Email any questions to scholarship@ goodhandcares.com Send Submissions to: Good Hands Home Care Attention: Scholarship Program 6074 Apple Tree Drive #9 Memphis,