Mayna Peterson Memorial Scholarship

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1 Mayna Peterson Memorial Scholarship The Northwest ISD Education Foundation will be proudly awarding a $2,000 needbased scholarship to Northwest High School graduates. We encourage you to read the attached criteria and application and consider submitting your application for review by an appointed committee. The application must be returned to the Northwest ISD Education Foundation office in the administration building no later than 5:00 pm on Wednesday, March 04, Please be sure to complete all requirements of the application. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact the Foundation office at Sincerely, David Hester Northwest ISD Education Foundation

2 Northwest Education Foundation Application Applicant must be a Northwest High School senior having fulfilled requirements for graduation in June, 2015 and who plans to attend an accredited college, university, or technical school in the summer or fall of Recipients will be chosen on the basis of personal excellence, citizenship, and service to family and community. No minimum GPA required. The applicant must fulfill the criteria established by the NEF Scholarship Committee which include: 1) Application 2) An Essay word essay Why should you receive this scholarship and what do you hope to accomplish? 3) Official High School Transcript 4) 3 Letters of Recommendation a) Academic From Teacher b) Community Service c) General For Example: Past or Current Employer, Neighbor, Family Friend, etc. Letters should include legible name, address and phone number of the provider. 5) A one-page Biographical Sketch Written by Applicant The selector will look for distinction of character. Preference will be given to candidates who display a potential to make a significant contribution to society. Selectors will also look for strong motivation and seriousness of purpose. Selection is based on a range of factors. NEF wishes to contribute to the student s ultimate personal success and are looking for students who excel not only in school, but extend their capabilities beyond the classroom to benefit society, therefore, the scholarship is open to students aspiring to go to a university, college, trade school, technical institute, vocational training or other post secondary education program.

3 Application Legal Name SS # Address Permanent City State Zip Phone # Cell # Address Father s Name Mother s Name Legal Guardian If Applicable Siblings: Name Age School Total Number of Children living at home Number of Years in Northwest District Northwest High School Have you applied for other Scholarships? If yes, when and where? Have you received any scholarships? If yes, please list: Have you applied for or received any financial aid? If yes, please describe:

4 Community Service Letter of Recommendation Name of Applicant Name of Club or Organization How long have you know the applicant Please describe the applicant s role in your organization. Be specific, include position titles, responsibilities, number of hours per semester, etc. In what way has the applicant contributed to or made a significant impact on your organization? How do you feel the applicant has changed or grown as a result of his/her involvement in your organization? Name Title Address Phone Signature Date

5 Academic Letter of Recommendation Name of Applicant Faculty member please complete the following: It would be helpful for us to know how long, and in what capacity you have known the applicant. Please describe the applicant in terms of effort versus ability. Do you feel that grades are an accurate reflection of the student s capacity? If no, please explain. Please comment on the applicant s Maturity Initiative Motivation Breadth of General Knowledge How are the applicant s skills on oral and written expression? Describe the applicant s overall ability and potential. Faculty Name Title Department Signature Date