The Albert & Dorothy Jenkins Scholarship Administered by The Savannah Community Foundation, Inc The purpose of The Albert & Dorothy Jenkins Scholarship Fund (the “Fund”) administered by The Savannah Community Foundation, Inc (“SCF”) is to provide a $2,000 scholarship per year for up to four years to a graduating senior attending the high schools in each of Appling County, Bleckley County, Burke County and Screven County, Georgia Preference is to be given to students who will be attending Brewton Parker College, Georgia Southern University, Middle Georgia State University, or Valdosta State University The applicants should have an intention to major in Journalism, English, Communications, or a closely related subject The other eligibility criteria are as follows: Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 80 on a 100 point scale or 2.0 on a 4.0 scale Applicants must submit an official high school transcript Applicants must have two Letters of Recommendation – one from a faculty member or coach and one from an employer, spiritual leader or community leader The Letters of Recommendation are discussed further in Part E of the Application Form attached No scholarship recipient may be related to any Scholarship Committee member closer than second cousin by blood or marriage Scholarships must be awarded without regard to race, religion, age or national origin Scholarship monies may be used for tuition, room, board, books and other educational expenses necessary for attendance (physically or remotely) that are charged by the college or university SCF will disburse the scholarship monies directly to the college or university on behalf of the recipient student in halves prior to the start of each semester SCF will direct the payee college or university that if the student withdraws and otherwise would be entitled to a tuition refund, the refund must be made to SCF The Scholarship Committee for each County shall be comprised of the high school Principal or his/her designee, the Guidance Counselor or his/her designee and a local businessperson chosen by agreement of the other two committee members The Principal or his/her designee shall be the Chairperson The Chairperson must sign and return a Certification of Award Form provided by SCF showing the recipient’s contact information and certifying that the selection was made in compliance with the above requirements The Albert & Dorothy Jenkins Scholarship Application Form - 2021 (To be completed by students and submitted to the Guidance Counselor’s office by March 26, 2021.) PART A - Personal Information Name: Last, First, Middle Address: Street, City, State, Zip Code Date of birth: Home telephone: Cellular: Personal Email: PART B - Educational Information GPA: (Cumulative through December of Senior year.) ACT: SAT: Verbal: _ Math: _ Written: _ (Mark N/A if not taken Report highest of each if test was taken more than once.) COLLEGE PLANS Describe your intended course of study upon entering college: Describe your long-term goals: Page of List each College/University to which you have applied and the current status of each application: Institution Status List all scholarships for which you have applied and the current status of each application: Scholarship Status PART C – Public Service and Activities List in detail your public service and community activities in and out of high school: Describe your high school extra-curricular activities, including any offices held: Page of List all paid and unpaid employment you have had, including employer, dates employed and responsibilities: List high school academic awards and/or honors earned: PART D – Optional Statement of Financial Need Here you may, but are not required to, describe your/your household’s financial circumstances that would make this scholarship particularly important to your being able to attend college PART E - Letters of Recommendation See Exhibit A attached and carefully comply ******************************************************************************************* I certify that I have completed the Albert & Dorothy Jenkins Scholarship application and submitted all requested documentation as required Date: Applicant’s Signature: Page of PART E Letters of Recommendation for attending County High School Student’s Name Name of High School Guidance Counselor’s information: Name: Telephone Number: Email address: Instructions to Persons Providing a Letter of Recommendation Applicants for the Albert & Dorothy Jenkins Scholarship ($2000 per year for up to four years) must obtain two Letters of Recommendation - one from a faculty member or coach and another from an employer, spiritual leader or community leader Applicants must complete the blanks above and provide a copy of these instructions to each person from whom a Letter of Recommendation is requested Each letter should include at least the following information: student A description of the nature and length of your relationship(s) with the A description of the special qualities and abilities, if any, of the student (being as specific as possible) Your opinion of the student’s interests, work ethic, potential for further education and life goals A description of any unusual conditions that might affect the student’s future adjustment to post-secondary education, whether good or not Your opinion as to the student’s leadership ability, citing specific examples, if any weakness Your opinion of the student’s principal strength and principal Your opinion of the student’s commitment volunteerism and potential for improving communities to community Please send your letter directly to the student’s high school guidance counselor using the information above You may, but are not required to, provide a copy of your Letter of Recommendation to the student Exhibit A ...The Albert & Dorothy Jenkins Scholarship Application Form - 2021 (To be completed by students and submitted to the Guidance Counselor’s office by March 26, 2021. ) PART A - Personal... ******************************************************************************************* I certify that I have completed the Albert & Dorothy Jenkins Scholarship application and submitted all requested documentation as required Date: Applicant’s... address: Instructions to Persons Providing a Letter of Recommendation Applicants for the Albert & Dorothy Jenkins Scholarship ($2000 per year for up to four years) must obtain two Letters of Recommendation