Greene County Foundation Scholarship Program 2015 Application and Instructions for Helen Hunter Scholarship Due on or before DUE ON OR BEFORE June 9, 2015 4PM The attached application is for the following scholarships: Helen Hunter Scholarships, targeted toward nontraditional and upper level college students (college/university Juniors or Seniors and Graduate students) The awarding of scholarships may vary from year to year based on the availability of funds or the desire of the donor. Greene County Foundation A generous hand. A growing future. 4513 W SR 54 Bloomfield, IN 47424 Ph 812.659.3142 Fax 812.659.3142 gcf@greenecountyfoundation.org Cam Trampke, Executive Director Suzanne Jackson, Financial Director
GREENE COUNTY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Following are descriptions of scholarships offered by the Greene County Foundation through a competitive application process. To be eligible for a Greene County Foundation scholarship you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien (Green Card holder). Helen Hunter Scholarships Scholarship is open to graduates of any Greene County, Indiana high school, as well as those who were home schooled. You must be enrolled for the upcoming fall semester at a college or university in Indiana. Four scholarships targeted at nontraditional and upper level college students will be awarded in an effort to financially support students in completing their college education. The scholarship can only be used for books and/or tuition for the upcoming academic year. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Junior/Senior - Students must be enrolled as a Junior or Senior at an Indiana College or University for the upcoming fall semester. Graduate Students - must be accepted in a graduate school program at an Indiana college or university and enrolled for the upcoming fall semester. Non-Traditional Adults 25 years old or older who has been out of the college system for two years or more and is returning to college, or a student who has been out of high school for five years or more and is just starting college and are enrolled for the upcoming fall semester. APPLICATION INFORMATION The following must be returned to the Greene County Foundation by application deadline: Refer to instructions Page 3. For Upper Level or Graduate Students: One copy of college transcript including GPA One letter of recommendation from a College instructor. An essay outlining your current career plans and college course work that directly impacts your choice of major and career plans. For First Year Non Traditional Students - A copy of your college acceptance letter An essay that outlines why a college education is important to you at this time. A timeline indicating when you graduated high school and what you have been doing prior to your return to school Non-Traditional Students DO NOT need to submit a recommendation letter or a transcript. PLEASE RETURN YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION AND ALL ATTACHMENTS TO: GREENE COUNTY FOUNDATION 4513 W SR 54 BLOOMFIELD, IN 47424 TEL (812) 659-3142 FAX (812) 659-3142 2
INSTRUCTIONS Listed below are instructions for applying for Greene County Foundation scholarships. Please read them carefully before filling out your application. SCHOLARSHIP COVER PAGE AND APPLICATION Submit a single Application page for each scholarship application packet. Complete the application in its entirety. Do not include résumés with your application. Type or print legibly in ink on all application materials. All pages should be single-sided sheets. (Information on the backsides of pages will not be considered) You are responsible for submitting a total of ten (10) complete copies of your packet. A packet consists of: application, essay, college/university acceptance letter (non-traditional only), a recommendation letter (not applicable to Non-Traditional) and official transcript (not applicable to non-traditional). Legible copies of official transcript are acceptable. Please put packet is the above order. Application page must be completed in its entirety. ESSAY A written essay on 8 ½ x 11 inch paper, in a vertical format that is at least one page long, but not longer than two typed double-spaced pages. RECOMMENDATION FORM Make sure that the person(s) writing your recommendation(s) fills out the Scholarship Recommendation Form and includes it with the letter of recommendation. You may make as many copies of the form as are needed. Explain to the person(s) writing your recommendation(s) that he/she can either forward their recommendation directly to the Greene County Foundation or return it to you to submit with your application. Only one (1) recommendation per applicant. (Not applicable for Non-Traditional Students) MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Use only paper clips or clamps to attach your application materials to each other. All pages should be single-sided. (Information on the backsides of pages will not be considered) You are responsible for submitting a total of ten (10) complete packets. Do not use staples or binders. Your completed applications and attachments must be to the Greene County Foundation at the address listed below by due date. QUESTIONS Contact the Greene County Foundation at 812-659-3142 or gcf@greenecountyfoundation.org. 3
GREENE COUNTY FOUNDATION HELEN HUNTER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION APPLICANT INFORMATION First/Middle/Last Name: Permanent Address: City/State/Zip: Greene County Resident: Yes No Date of Birth: / / Male Female Phone: ( ) - Cell phone: Email Address Were you a 21 st Century Scholar? yes no (not applicable FOR GRADUATE AND NON-TRADITION STUDENTS) FAMILY INFORMATION (NOT APPLICABLE FOR GRADUATE AND NON-TRADITION STUDENTS) Name of parent/stepparent/guardian: Address: City/State/Zip: Occupation: Name of parent/stepparent/guardian: Address: City/State/Zip: Occupation: Employer: Employer: COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY INFORMATION Year in college during the coming academic year: Fr Sph Jr Sr Grad 1 2 3 4 School you attend and student ID#: City/State of School: Major field of study: I have fulfilled all of the requirements for application and enclosing copies of each item as requested in the Application Information section of each scholarship description. I am aware that Greene County Foundation scholarships may be used only at an accredited educational institution. I also understand that the awards will be announced in the spring and summer of 2015. In addition, I understand that the information contained in my application may be shared with the scholarship advisory committee and/or scholarship sponsor. Applicant s Name (please type or print): Applicant s Signature: Date: 4513 W SR 54 BLOOMFIELD, IN 47424 812/659.3142 WWW.GREENECOUNTYFOUNDATION.ORG 4
college AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Using only the space below, list extracurricular, community and religious activities in which you have participated. Please list the activities in order of importance to you. ACTIVITY # OF YEARS LEADERSHIP POSITIONS, AWARDS, RECOGNITION WORK EXPERIENCE Using only the space below, please list your paid work experience during the past four years, beginning with your most recent position. EMPLOYER NATURE OF WORK DATES HOURS/WEEK CERTIFICATION I hereby affirm that the information provided on this form is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. Applicant s Signature: Date: 5
GREENE COUNTY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP RECOMMENDATION FORM TO THE APPLICANT: Please fill in your name, address, and the name of the scholarship(s) for which you are applying before giving this form to the person you have asked for a recommendation. Make additional copies as necessary. First/Middle/Last Name: Address: City/State/Zip: Name of Scholarship(s): TO THE RECOMMENDER: The student named on this form is applying for a scholarship(s) and has asked you to provide the Greene County Foundation with any information you feel would be helpful in reviewing his/her application. You may be assured that the information will be considered confidential. If you are unable to complete this form by the deadline, please notify the applicant so that he/she may secure another reference. Name of Reference: Signature of Reference: Phone: Date: When providing a recommendation, please do the following: 1. Please type your letter of recommendation on a separate sheet of paper. Please sign it and include it with this form. Do not use staples. 2. Incorporate the following in your recommendation, unless requested otherwise by the specific scholarship criteria: Compare this college student to others you have known. Describe the qualities or characteristics you feel set this student apart. Any special circumstances you feel are relevant. 2. Do not seal recommendation letter if returning to the student. RECOMMENDER: PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE APPLICANT OR THE GREENE COUNTY FOUNDATION BY JUNE 9, 2015. APPLICANT: IF FORM WITH LETTER IS RETURNED TO YOU, PLEASE ADD TO YOUR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PACKET AS DESCRIBED ON THE INSTRUCTIONS PAGE AND RETURN TO THE FOUNDATION BY THE DUE DATE ON PAGE 1. GREENE COUNTY FOUNDATION 4513 W SR 54 BLOOMFIELD, IN 47424 TEL 812/659-3142 - FAX 812/659-3142 6