Shawn Jordan Memorial Class of 1985 Scholarship Application

CaddoMillsHigh School

The Shawn Jordan Memorial Class of 1985 Scholarship will award annually to one student a minimum of $500.00 and must be used toward the expenses associated with attending a College, Junior College or Trade School. The Class of 1985 created this scholarship in honor of their classmate, Shawn Jordan. Shawn was an outstanding citizen and student at Caddo Mills High that overcame adversity and persevered throughout his life. He lived to a very high standard of moral character and gave his heart in all his endeavors while attending Caddo Mills High School.

Qualifications

  1. Two years enrollment in Caddo Mills High School.
  2. Be a graduating senior entering the next fall semester in College, Junior College or Trade School.
  3. Must be an active participant of any sport, band, cheerleading or drill team.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to persevere in the face of adversity.
  5. Must have high moral character, excellent attitude, outstanding work habits, outstanding citizenship, and good attendance.
  6. The winner and an alternate will be chosen by members of the Class of 1985.

Please type or print this application:

Applicant Data

Name______

Address______

Phone ______

GPA: ______Class Rank:____ of______

College Data

Below, name the college you plan to attend(If unknown, list in order of preference the schools to which you have sent applications for admission).

SchoolName______City, State ______

Have you been accepted? ______Yes ______No

SchoolName______City, State ______

Have you been accepted? ______Yes ______No

What is your proposed field of study or trade? ______

Work Experience

Describe your work experience during the last four years.

Place of Employment
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Position
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Dates Employed
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Hours per Week
From To
From To
From To
From To
Activities and Awards

List all school activities in which you have participated during the past four years.

(sports, drill, UIL academics, etc.) Also list community activities in which you have participated without pay within the past four years.(Red Cross, church work, volunteer, etc.) Indicate all special awards, honors, and offices held. List may be typed on a separate page.

Activity / Grade/s Participated / Special Honors/Awards, Offices Held

List any additional awards or honors that you have earned.

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Recommendations

As part of the application process the student shall arrange for a personal recommendation from a coach, sponsor or faculty member that is not a family member. Attached form is available with application packet.

Essay/Personal Summary

Enclose a typed or printed short summary of how you have been able to persevere when faced with adversity while being a Caddo Mills Fox and how that perseverance will help you in furthering your education.

Certification

In submitting this application, I certify that the information provided is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Applicant’s

Signature______Date ______

Parent’s Signature ______Date ______

Application Deadline: 9:00 AM, Wednesday,April 11, 2018

Turn applications into the Counseling Office

Late applications will not be accepted.

NAME OF STUDENT______

THIS PART TO BE COMPLETED BY A COACH, SPONSOR OR FACULTY MEMBER.

THIS STUDENT IS BEING CONSIDERED FOR THE SHAWN JORDAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP CLASS OF 1985. WE WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR RECOMMENDATION OF THIS STUDENT, USING THE SPACE PROVIDED BELOW. PLEASE DESCRIBE ANY ADVERSITY THAT THE STUDENT HAS BEEN FACED WITH THAT YOU ARE AWARE.

RECOMMENDER’S SIGNATURE______

PLEASE RETURN THIS RECOMMENDATION TO THE STUDENT

IN ASEALEDENVELOPE.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 9:00AM, Wednesday,April 11, 2018