Ron Murphy Memorial Scholarship Application
Must be submitted by April 24, 2015
Ronald Richard Murphy, passed away on February 14, 2012 after a hard-fought battle with melanoma cancer. Aside from spending time with his family, Ron’s passion was teaching and coaching football. Including stops at Poway, Santana, West Hills, Southwestern and Mesa College. Grossmont High School was his final stop. His last four years as a teacher and the head football coach at Grossmont High School, where he felt honored to be a Foothiller and privileged to be around great staff, students and especially his football players will be the place most remembered by us all. This scholarship will be given to a senior standout as a tribute to Coach Murphy and his dedication to his student athletes. “Victory belongs to the most persevering”(Ron Murphy)
Criteria:
1. This scholarship will be presented to a senior student athlete that played at least two years of Varsity football at Grossmont High School, who has plans of furthering their education- through an accredited 2 or 4-year University or vocational trade school. The amount ofthe scholarship is $500 to be given from the “Grossmont High School Educational Foundation,” directly to the student.
2. Minimum GPA of 3.0 un-weighted. Student must be graduating in June of their final year
3. Student must respond to the essay prompt either in the space provided or on a separate sheet of paper(maximum 2 pages).
4. Challenges academic or other will be taken into consideration.
5. All applicants must submit the required certification and release forms to apply for the scholarship.
6. All applicants must submit at least ONE recommendation letter.
7. All applicants must submit a copy of their transcript and 12 week progress report.
8. ALL APLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BYApril 24, 2015 to the GRC or mailed to address below by 3:00 p.m. Make sure that your name, student ID, and address, are written clearly or typed on the cover page. Please do not put your name on any other page.
9. The winning recipients will be announced on Senior Awards Night at Grossmont High School.
Please mail to:
Rosalie Azevedo
421 Silvery Lane
El Cajon, CA 92020
ATTN: GHSEF SCHOLARSHIP
Checklist:
1. Application cover sheet. ………………………………………….
2. Essay……………………………………………………………..
3. Two Recommendations…………………………………………
4. Transcripts and Progress Report…………………………………
5. Certification of Release forms…………………………………
Application Cover Sheet
First Name ______
Middle Initial______
Last Name______
Street address______
City/State/Zip Code______
Cell Phone______
E-mail Address ______
Date of birth______
Parent(s) name(s)______
Un-weighted GPA______
Weighted GPA______
SAT Score______
What do you plan to do after you graduate high school?
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List all school activities, other than athletics that you participated in at Grossmont High School:
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What has your participation in football taught you about your responsibilities?
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Years played in Varsity Football: _____
Required Certification and Release Form
Applicant Certification: I certify the information provided in this application is, to the best of my knowledge, true and correct. I have not knowingly withheld any facts or circumstances that could otherwise jeopardize consideration of this application.
Signature of Applicant ______
Date______
Signature of Parent/Guardian______
Date______
Release of Information - must be signed by applicant AND parent/guardian:
By signing this application, I hereby (i) formally authorize any individual of any portion of this document to provide information of any kind whatsoever requested by Grossmont High School or any of its employees, or representatives, and (ii) forever release any of the entities or individuals seeking or providing any such information from any and all claims or damages that I may or actually do sustain as a result of seeking or providing such information.
Signature of Applicant ______
Date______
Signature of
Parent/Guardian______
Date______
Applicant Name: ______GHS ID# ______
Ron Murphy Memorial Scholarship
ESSAY PORTION OF THE APPLICATION
ESSAY: On this sheet or additional pages, please write a response to the following essay prompt. (2 page typed max)
Prompt: Please tell us what experiences you have had in athletics, something you have had to overcome, and what are your dreams for your future.