EDMOND WOMEN’S CLUB
High School Scholarship Application
The Edmond Women’s Club is offering collegiate scholarships to qualifying young men and young women who are graduating high school seniors.
Scholarship may be used at the two or four-year college or university of their choice. Monies will be administered through the Bursar’s/Finance Office of the applicant’s choice and must be used only for payment of tuition, books, fees, and educational supplies. Funds may be used during any semester.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY:
Candidates must be graduating seniors who are United States citizens, and be a resident of the city of Edmond as defined by street address, live within theEdmond city boundaries, or live within the Edmond School district; or have a significant interest in the Edmond Community.
Children of Edmond Women’s Club provisional, active, or preferred active members are not eligible for this scholarship.
Application Instructions
The application package must include each of the following:
- Completed application form (typed or printed in black ink)
- Personal recommendation
- Teacher recommendation
- A one-page essay describing why EWC should choose you as a scholarship recipient
- A certified copy of your high school transcript through the first semester of your senior year
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.Applications are confidential and become the property of the Edmond Women’s Club.
Applications must be postmarked no later thanFebruary1st and mailed to:
Edmond Women’s Club
Attn: Scholarship Committee
PO Box 3046
Edmond, OK 73083
Your interest in the Edmond Women’s Club High School Scholarship is appreciated, and we look forward to reviewing your application.
If you are selected for an interview you will be contracted on or around February 12th. Interviews will be conducted on Saturday, February 20th.
EDMOND WOMEN’S CLUB
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP QUESTIONNAIRE
PERSONAL DATA:
Student’s NameLast, First Middle
Father’s NameMother’s Name
Permanent Home Address
Number and Street, City, State, Zip
E-mail AddressHome Telephone / Date of Birth
U.S. Citizen? / YES / NO
Children of Edmond Women’s Club provisional, active, or preferred active members are not eligible for this scholarship.
Schools Attended (Grades 9-12)
Name and location of schools Dates Attended
Name(s) of Colleges/Universities you have or will be applying to for admission:
ACADEMIC DATA:
GPA / Class Rank / of / ExpectedGraduation Date
Test Scores: SAT / ACT
Number of Semesters of: Honor Courses / AP Courses
List any college courses taken: Grade Awarded:
Scholastic Distinctions and/or Honors: Grade Level
09 10 11 12
Please include a CERTIFIED copy of your high school transcript.
EXTRACURRICULAR AND PERSONAL ACTIVITIES:
Please list principal extracurricular, community, and family activities, as well as hobbies in the order of their importance to you.
Approximate
Grade Level time spent Positions, honors or
Activity 09 / 10 / 11 / 12 Hrs/Wk Wks/Yr letters earned
WORK EXPERIENCE:
List any job, including summer employment, held during the past three years:
Position and Dates of
Employer responsibilities employment Hrs/Wk
FAMILY DATA:
Parents’ Marital Status
Married / Divorced / Widowed / SingleParentRemarried: / Father / Mother
Student lives with:
Name / Relationship to studentNumber of other dependents living at home:
List dependents, including yourself, who will be attending college next year. Please include name of institution and projected year of graduation:
Parents’ educational background and occupation:
MotherFather
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Financial SupportFor College Expenses / Last Year’s Adjusted
Gross Income / Expected Annual
Contributions
Father / $ / $
Mother / $ / $
Student’s savings / $
Scholarships received / $
Anticipated earnings during college / $
Other (please describe) / $
Total of all sources / $
Describe scholarships, grants, work/study, and other forms of financial aid that you are seeking. Describe the status of applications and any scholarships/aid received so far:
Describe any unusual family financial burdens:
List your future goals:
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Application Pages 7 & 8 are forms for letters of recommendation to be completed as part of this application.
EWC has permission to use my name and/or picture if selected as a scholarship recipient.
EWC does not have permission to use my name and/or picture if selected as a scholarship recipient.
Signature of Applicant / DateAttach a one-page essay describing why EWC should choose you as an EWC scholarship recipient.
Edmond Women’s Club
CONFIDENTIAL PERSONAL LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
(Only one personal recommendation will be considered)
Complete and return this recommendation to the applicant. You may return in a sealed envelope if you wish.
Student’s Name:How long have you known this student and in what context?
What are the first three words that come to your mind to describe this student?
In the space provided, briefly write what you think is important about the applicant. We are interested in the applicant’s leadership qualities and contributions they have made to their school or community. A personal anecdote about the student is helpful.
Signature / DatePrinted Name:
Edmond Women’s Club
CONFIDENTIAL TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
(Only one teacher recommendation will be considered)
Complete and return this recommendation to the applicant. You may return in asealed envelope if you wish.
Student’s Name:How long have you known this student and in what context?
What are the first three words that come to your mind to describe this student?
In the space provided, briefly write what you think is important about the applicant. We are interested in the applicant’s leadership qualities and contributions they have made to their school or community. A personal anecdote about the student is helpful.
Signature / DatePrinted Name:
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