Local Scholarship Listing and Application

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1 Local Scholarship Listing and Application Traditionally, this scholarship application packet is used for the following local scholarships. More may be added to the list; some may not be available every year. Check with Mrs. Sullivan in the spring of each year to verify the scholarship listing. Alaska State Employee Scholarship o Needs letter listing employee and relationship to student Albro Gregory Memorial Scholarship o For communications, journalism and English majors BSLC Floyd Breeden Memorial Scholarship o Students studying business. Needs letter. BSLC Ed Krier Memorial Service o Students participating in community service. Needs letter. BSLC General Scholarship Lindsey Reader Memorial Scholarship o Student going to vocational/trade school Maynard McDougal Memorial Scholarship o Prefer Native female going into medical field. All medical should apply. Nome Alumni Scholarship Nome Education Association Scholarship o Prefer education majors. Nome Rotary Club Scholarship Nome Volunteer Fire Department NPS Classified Employee Scholarship o Dependent of NPS Classified employee Olaf Halverson Memorial Scholarship Pioneer Igloo #1 Scholarship o Family member of Pioneer or Alaska. Everyone apply PTSA SPARC o Ham radio. All apply. Subway o Current employee Verna Mickelson Memorial Scholarship Wells Fargo Advisory Board Scholarship

2 2012 LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP PACKET DIRECTIONS Remember that you do not have to be an A or B student to be considered for these local scholarships. The specific committees may want to award scholarships to students who show potential or fit their criteria. A C is considered an average grade and average students do go on the post-high school training/schooling, and do great! FOR THE COMPLETED PACKET * FOR THE COMPLETED PACKET All information must be typed. Your packet represents your qualities as a candidate. Present information neatly and accurately. (have someone PruF- ReeD your application for spelling and grammatical errors). A copy of your picture MUST be on the cover/title of your application. Do not fold applications or letters. Do not place applications in a folder, clear cover, etc., all completed applications must be stapled together with one staple in the upper left corner. Make one application for each scholarship you are applying for with a scholarship-specific title page for each one, one master for your files and one master for the Career Center. Deliver all scholarship packets to the Career Center by the Deadline (April 26, 10 AM). We will deliver them to the contact person for each scholarship committee. If you do not have them in the office by the deadline you are responsible for their delivery. You may bring them earlier than the last day! These applications are only for LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS on the LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP SPECIFIC LIST. Arrange your packets in the following order and staple them together (one staple, upper left-hand corner): 1. TITLE PAGE with the following headings centered in the middle of the page: NAME OF SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIP Photo Name of Student Date 2. SCHOLARSHIP RESUME -which includes all of the information listed on the attached Resume page.

3 LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP PACKET DIRECTIONS CONTINUED.. 3. PERSONAL ESSAY-which should tell who you are. It should be completed by February 24 th. Include, but don t limit yourself to: Educational goals and objectives Your plan and timeframe for meeting these goals Plans for utilizing your education after completing school Specific qualifications for scholarship Specific reason for choosing a university or school Accomplishments (school activities, leadership, etc.) Community service Life goals What was the best part of high school and what you look forward to in your future 4. FINANCIAL STATEMENT using the format included in this packet. This should be done by March 9 th. 5. COPIES OF (AT LEAST) TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION. They may be from teachers, persons for whom you have worked (paid or volunteer), or another person who knows you well. Ask in advance to give them plenty of time to think about what to write and complete their letter. Create and offer them a list of activities you have participated in, jobs you have held, volunteering you have done, future goals and plans. Keep your originals and put a copy of each recommendation in each packet. You should have your completed recommendations in hand by March 30 th. 6. TRANSCRIPTS -Complete the attached form to request transcripts and return it to the Career Center or Main Office in March. If your school of choice needs an Official Transcript sent to them after graduation, be sure and check that box on the form. 7. AN ACCEPTANCE LETTER FROM THE SCHOOL YOU WILL BE ATTENDING AND THE ADDRESS OF THEIR FINANCIAL OFFICE. Often a conditional letter of acceptance will be sent when you have applied and been accepted. When your final transcripts have been sent to your school after graduation, a final letter of acceptance will be sent. The conditional letter is all that is needed. Bring all copies to the Career Center before the Deadline!! Deadline for 2012 THURSDAY, APRIL AM A Thank You needs to be sent for every scholarship you receive!

4 2012 NOME-BELTZ LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP RESUME Your resume needs to include (but not be limited to) the following information. Use this worksheet for your rough draft and ideas. A heading which includes your: Name Mailing Address Telephone Number Birthdate A description of your vocational/career and future goal: Do you want to become a mechanic, electrician, teacher, run your own business? Do you plan to return to Nome to work? Return to Alaska? Describe your post-secondary educational plans and how they will help you to achieve your goals: Do you plan to go to UAF to obtain a degree in Education and come back to Nome to teach? Plan to go to AVTEC and then apply for work at DOT? What college or vocational school are you planning to attend? What will be your field of study? What level of education are you planning to achieve (Certificate, Associates, Bachelors, Masters, etc.)? How long do you plan to go to school?

5 2012 NOME-BELTZ LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP RESUME CONTINUED- List community activities you have participated in during your high school career: List your activities, interests and hobbies during high school: List awards and honors you have received from school, church or community agencies during your freshman to senior years: Where have your worked (include volunteer work)? Work Experience: Employer Position Dates Who are you including references from? They need to be from someone besides relatives and/or minors. References:

6 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION You need at least two. Ask for these letters before the end of January! Create a list of achievements, work experience, volunteer work, etc. to give to those you are asking for a letter of recommendation. This will give them ideas to write about and make it easier for them to create a letter about you. The list should include-but not limited to: Goals you have set and achieved as well as goals for the future: Accomplishments and awards earned: Activities/Clubs you have participated in: Work experience--which includes paid and volunteer work:

7 Financial Aid Worksheet College/School Expenses Expenses per Semester(trimester) Fund Sources for College/School Funds per year Tuition $ Summer Work (Net) $ Fees Board (Food) Room (Dorm/Apt) Awarded Scholarships Travel (1 Round Trip) Clothing Other Funds (savings, etc.) Books/Supplies Miscellaneous (Laundry/Personal) Other TOTAL FUNDS PER YEAR $ TOTAL EXPENSES PER SEMESTER OR TRIMESTER $ TOTAL expenses per semester $ X 2 (# of semesters per yr) = TOTAL EXPENSES/YEAR TOTAL expenses per trimester $ X3 (# of trimesters per yr)= TOTAL EXPENSES/YEAR Need) TOTAL EXPENSES PER YEAR $ MINUS TOTAL FUNDS PER YEAR $ EQUALS AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL NEED: $ (Total Expenses - Total Funds=Financial

8 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION You need at least two. Ask for these letters before the end of January! Create a list of achievements, work experience, volunteer work, etc. to give to those you are asking for a letter of recommendation. This will give them ideas to write about and make it easier for them to create a letter about you. The list should include-but not limited to: Goals you have set and achieved as well as goals for the future: Accomplishments and awards earned: Activities/Clubs you have participated in: Work experience--which includes paid and volunteer work:

9 Nome Public Schools Transcript Request Form Student s Name: Date of Birth: Date of Transcript request: Check all that apply: Include SAT Scores Include ACT Scores Send current transcripts Send Final Transcripts Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Student Signature Date Below for Office Use Only Sent by: Date Sent: