Christel R. Helmchen Duneland G.A.P.P. Scholarship

Duneland Education Foundation (in cooperation

with the Duneland Community Schools German Program)

P.O. Box 596

Chesterton, IN 46304

Scholarship Information

The Christel R. Helmchen Scholarship is given in memory of a young woman who lost her life while working to earn money for college. Christel was interested in the cultural exchanges between German & American youth. Because Christel learned to appreciate and love the German people and their culture during her two trips to Germany, a German requirement has been included in the scholarship eligibility criteria.

We will be awarding a scholarship to a student who has studied high school German for at least 2 years and has applied to a college or university. Applicants must be students of Chesterton High School. Applicants will be chosen on the basis of financial need, scholastic ability, and evidence of sincere interest in continuing their education.

Application Procedure

Applicants must return the completed application to the

CHS College & Career Center by April 13th.

Applicants must have a minimum of two years of German in the Duneland Schools and currently be in 12th grade.

Each applicant must secure a letter of recommendation from each of the following:

  1. A teacher within the Duneland School Corporation
  2. A non-relative from the community, but not a second teacher

Letters of recommendation must be received by the guidance office or career center by April 13th.

Each applicant must prove acceptance to a college or university. If the scholarship recipient is unable to attend college, the money must be returned.

This information and application may be copied as needed.

Christel R. Helmchen G.A.P.P. Scholarship

Student Application

Name______

LastFirstMiddle

Address______

StreetCityZip Code

Names of Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s)______

Name/Ages of Siblings______

Where do you plan to further your education?______

Have you filed an application for admission? Yes____ No____

Have you been accepted? Yes____ No _____ No Reply _____

What is your GPA? ______Class Rank? ______

How many years of German have you studied? ______

What is your intended field of study if decided? ______

What are your career plans after college graduation?______

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Please list church, community and school activities in which you have participated and/or held offices.

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What honors or awards have you received in church, community and school activities?

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If you had work experience, state where you work(ed) and what kind of work you do (did).

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In what ways do you feel you are most qualified for this scholarship?

Please use the back of this application to respond in 200 to 300 words.

Christel R. Helmchen G.A.P.P. Scholarship

Recommendation

Please write a summary appraisal of the candidate, assessing personal and academic qualities and promise as a student. We are particularly interested in evidence about character, relative maturity, independence, values and the thing the student is enthusiastic about, and any special talents or qualities. We would like to know about both strong and weak points. We are very grateful for your help and cooperation. Please be assured all information you provide will be help in strict confidence.

The letter must be received by April 13th. Send to: Chesterton High School

c/oCollege & Career Center

2125 S. 11th Street

Chesterton, IN 46304

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SignatureDate

Christel R. Helmchen G.A.P.P. Scholarship

Teacher Evaluation

Please write a summary appraisal of the candidate, assessing personal and academic qualities and promise as a student. We are particularly interested in evidence about character, relative maturity, independence, values and the things the students is enthusiastic about, and any special talents or qualities. We would like to know about both strong and weak points.

Please return to the College & Career Center by April 13th.

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Teachers’ SignatureDate