The Teresa Halbach Memorial Scholarship

PURPOSE:

Teresa Halbach graduated from Hilbert High School in 1998. After graduating summa cum laude in 2002 from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay with a major in photography, she opened her own business, named “Photography by Teresa.”

Through her profession, she was able to share her personality with others and continue to do what she did best—make people smile. The Halbach family would like to continue to celebrate Teresa's life by offering two $1,000 scholarships in her memory.

The purpose of this scholarship is to give financial aide to two students pursuing further education and who exhibit exceptional moral character and strive to succeed in the classroom and in life.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

The scholarship is open to Hilbert High School seniors who enroll full-time (12+ credits) in the fall at a two-year or a four-year accredited college, university or technical college.

Students must have a cumulative 2.50 grade point average (GPA) in high school and have participated in extracurricular activities in school and/or in the community during their high school career.

Scholarships will be awarded upon receipt of an official transcript with proof of successful completion of the fall semester of college with at least a 2.50 GPA and full-time enrollment in the spring semester. The transcript should be sent to Hilbert High School.

APPLICANT’S BACKGROUND:

FULL NAME:

FULL ADDRESS:

PHONE: E-MAIL ADDRESS (if applicable):

PARENT(S) / GUARDIAN(S):

ACADEMIC PROFILE:

HIGH SCHOOL CUMULATIVE GPA: CLASS RANK: OF 23 STUDENTS ACT/ SAT SCORE:

(after 7 semesters) (after 7 semesters)

UNIVERSITY/TECHNICAL COLLEGE YOU PLAN TO ATTEND:

MAJOR(S) / AREAS OF INTEREST (if undecided):

APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE:

I have read the eligibility requirements and understand their meaning. Everything I am submitting with this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

STUDENT SIGNATURE DATE


APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

On a separate sheet of paper, please list all your extracurricular or volunteer activities you have participated in both in school and in the community during your years in high school including any awards or recognition you have received.

Also, please list any full- or part-time work experience including the place, period of time, and responsibilities.

SUBMIT YOUR FAVORITE PHOTO YOU HAVE TAKEN

In memory of Teresa’s passion for photography, please submit a 5x7 copy (will not be returned) of your favorite photo you have taken. It can be of any subject and you can choose it for any reason but you must have taken the photo. Please write your name on the back of the photo.

WRITE A BRIEF ESSAY

In 250 words or less, please tell us about yourself and explain why you have chosen this photo. The essay should be typed and double-spaced. Be sure to put your name at the top of the page.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION:

Return the following items stapled in order to the HHSStudent Services Office by March 1st (do not include this page):

1. This application, completed and signed.

2. Your list of extracurricular activities and work experience.

3. Your essay.

4. Your 5x7 photo.

SELECTION OF THE RECIPIENTS

The recipients of this scholarship will be selected by the Teresa Halbach Memorial Scholarship Selection Committee and will be announced at the Academic Awards Banquet. The scholarship money will be sent to your institution’s bursar’s office for credit toward your spring semester tuition.