monroe-local-scholarships-form-2014-col-with-boxes

MONROE: locally administered scholarships-DUE April 11th unless noted Please check the scholarships you are applying for and then complete the remaining parts of the application You can submit this form via e-mail to the counselor or print it off and turn in to the counselor Cody Howell “Laptops for College” ScholarshipA 1,500 word essay that would inspire a quadriplegic Example: Pretend you are asked to come and speak to a group of quadriplegics What would you tell them so they would become inspired? Example: If you were writing a letter to a quadriplegic what would you tell them to give them hope and inspiration? Diamond Woods ScholarshipA No minimum GPA B Priority shall be given to those students who show financial need Provide a copy of your EFC from the FAFSA C Must carry a minimum of credit hours F.A.R.M ScholarshipA No minimum GPA required B Must plan to pursue a career in agriculture or ag support This must be document intent in the application essay C Must enroll in an accredited college or community college, or in an ag-related technical/trade school Joseph Blickenstaff Memorial ScholarshipA No minimum GPA B Priority given to students having overcome adversity Laura Smith Memorial ScholarshipA Minimum GPA of 2.0 B Need to have done volunteering in your community C Special consideration may be given to applicants with an interest in pursuing a career in education Lois Braswell ScholarshipMust complete a separate form and due March 17th A Funded by the Ralph Hull Foundation B GPA minimum of 2.0 C Must carry a full-time class load (12 credit hours) Margaret E Hull ScholarshipA Open to current graduates and previous graduates B GPA minimum of 2.0 C Non-working students must carry a full-time class load (12 graded credits) D Working students must carry a minimum of halftime class load (6 graded credits) and prove employment by providing copies of pay stubs along with grade report E May attend any accredited college, university or trade school F Can reapply the school year directly after the first year Monroe Community ScholarshipA GPA minimum of 2.0 B Priority shall be given to those students who have shown superior motivation and industry who, for financial reason, may not have the opportunity to continue their education C Must carry a full-time load of classes at any accredited institution Monroe Classified ScholarshipA Minimum GPA 2.5 B Involvement in school and community activities C Provide a copy of your EFC from the FAFSA James Kohl “Give Me a Chance” Scholarship (Monroe Rural Fire Protection District) Must complete a separate form and due April 18th A GPA of 2.0 to 3.0 B Complete a separate application See the counselor for this application C A personal interview if selected South Benton Lions Club ScholarshipA No minimum GPA B Attending any post high school institution or trade school (accredited institutions will be given preference) C A statement of financial need Tyler/Scott Heritage ScholarshipA Complete essay “If I had scholarship money to continue my education past high school, I would… B Minimum GPA of 2.0 and Maximum GPA of 3.0 C Must be eligible to receive a high school diploma from MHS by the date of graduation in the year the scholarship is granted D Priority will be given to students attending an accredited college, community college, technical or trade school in the state of Oregon E Demonstrate financial need Provide a copy of your EFC from the FAFSA First Name: Date of Birth Last Name: / / Phone Number ( Mailing Address: City: State: Zip: ) - SSN# (optional) - - E-mail Address: Father’s Name: Number of Siblings: _ Mother’s Name: Number of siblings living with parents(including yourself): _ Number in: Grade School _ High School _ College _ Other _ Name(s) of person(s) who support you: Relationship: Please list the grade school(s) and middle school(s) and high school(s) you have attended: (ex: Monroe Grade School, Harrisburg High School, Monroe High School) Accumulative GPA: _ as of / _ What college or school are you planning on attending? List all you are seriously considering Name of School/College/Program Have you applied? Have you been accepted? Where will you live? Program or major you plan to pursue: How long will it take you to finish your post secondary education? Personal Recommendations: Please provide at least letters of recommendation Do not include letters from family members These letters need to be submitted to the counselor by the deadline List the names of who the letters will be from below A copy of your transcript will be attached to your application by the counselor School Activities Activity Description Community Activities Activity Description Work History Company/Employer Description Financial Statement Fill in your projected income and expenditures for the full college year Income Amount Expenses Amount Amount you have saved for next school year Expected summer earnings $ Tuition and fees $ $ Books and Supplies $ VA, State, Social Security $ Living (room and board) $ Other Scholarships/Grants $ Insurance $ Amount parents will contribute $ Transportation $ Other: $ Other: $ Total Total I understand that, in order to process this application, and possibly to administrate a scholarship award, members of the Monroe High School Scholarship Committee, officials of the Monroe SD 1J Foundation, members of the Howell, Tyler, and Scott families, and South Benton Lions Club may require access to my transcripts, grade reports, class schedule, and/or other confidential documents pertinent to this purpose from my high school and college records I hereby grant permission for such access to those documents Signed: Date: _ Answer the following four questions in no more than 150 words per question Explain your career aspirations and your educational plan to meet these goals Describe a significant change or experience that has occurred in your life How did you respond and what did you learn about yourself? Describe a personal accomplishment and the strengths and skills you used to achieve it Explain how you have helped your family or made your community a better place to live Please provide specific examples **If you are applying for the Tyler/Scott Heritage Scholarship write an essay about “If I had scholarship money to continue my education past high school I would… No shorter than page but no longer than pages double spaced and 12pt font with 1” margins Please submit this essay as a separate document and attach to the scholarship application **If you are applying for the Cody Howell “Laptops for College” Scholarship please include a 1,500 word essay here Submit essay double spaced and 12pt font and 1” margins Example: Pretend you are asked to speak to a group of quadriplegics What would you tell them so they would be inspired? Example: If you were writing a letter to a quadriplegic what would you tell them to give them hope and inspiration? Please submit this essay as a separate document and attach to the scholarship application