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The Scholarship
Scholarship Info must be submitted by June 1, 2011.
- Is an academic scholarship in the amount of $500 per year per student. Five scholarships may be awarded per year contingent upon availability of funds.
- Will be awarded directly to the student to assist with the purchase of books.
- Will be awarded to one recipient/household.
- Scholarships are determined on an annual basis. Students may reapply annually but are not guaranteed awards.
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THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Application Instructions
Please complete the attached application form and submit it by June 1, 2011. Late applications will not be accepted.
Requirements and Guidelines
Applicants/Recipients must:
* Be a descendent of a Horton High School Alumnus or Attendee of HHS
* Be planning to enroll for the current academic year for a minimum of 12 credit hours/semester
* Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better (on a scale of 4.0)
* Must have graduated in the last year from a high school
Or
Must already be in a college or university
Or
Enrolled in Graduate School
Criteria: The criteria for selection of the scholarship recipient may be determined by the selection committee, and may include criteria such as:
* Academic excellence (high school or college transcript)
* Financial Need (any unusual circumstances/hardship)
* Extra-curricular Activities/Community involvement, and/or
* Student Leadership
* Be a US Citizen
A minimum of 2 and no more than 3 references are required.
Send Completed Application form to the following address:
Helen L. Dark
Scholarship Chairperson
P. O. Box 1136
Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312
If you are completing the application by hand, please use black ink.
Questions? Please contact ________________________at ______________________
We look forward to receiving your application.
Sincerely,
Horton High School Alumni Association
Personal Information
First Name:___________________________ Last Name:______________________________
Address:_____________________________ Home Phone:____________________________
City:_____________________________ E-Mail:________________________________
State:____________Zip:_____________ Date of Birth:___________________________
Citizenship Status:
Name/Address if School to attend for current academic year:_____________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Major/Area of Educational Concentration:____________________________________________
Educational Information
High School:_______________________________________
GPA:____________________________
Date of Expected Graduation:_________________________
Extracurricular Activities
Activity Roles and Responsibilities
1.______________________________ __________________________________________
__________________________________________
2.______________________________ __________________________________________
__________________________________________
3.______________________________ __________________________________________
__________________________________________
(use additional sheets if needed)
ABOUT YOUR SPONSOR/ATTENDEE
Name(s) ____________________________________
Years at HHS_________________
Have he/she attended the Reunion of the Classes ___Yes ___No
(Note: May be used as one of the criteria in ranking if needed)
Essay Question
In the space provided (500 words) tell us about experiences that have influenced your decision to pursue a career in your chosen field or discuss a current event (500 words)
CERTIFICATION
I certify that all the information on this form is true and complete to the best of my/our knowledge.
Applicant Signature_________________________________________ Date______________
SUBMIT COMPLETE APPLICATION, INCLUDING ALL DOCUMENTATION.
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNLESS COMPLETE.
DO NOT SEND MATERIALS SEPARATELY.
Checklist for attachments:
* application complete and signed
* personal statement
* copy of official school transcript (sealed)
original letters of recommendation (2-3 in sealed envelopes)
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