RMHS Class of 1950 Scholarship

Scholarship Procedures and Criteria

1. Scholarship award is open to graduating seniors of Rocky Mount High who meet the prescribed items 3a through 3e below.

2. Scholarship winner will be selected by the RMHS Awards Committee, subject to the approval of the Principal. The award amount will be $1000 per award, and 1 Senior will be selected from the class of 2015, 2016, & 2017. 2017 is scheduled to be the last award. Any descendants of a member of the RMHS Class of 1950 are given priority consideration, be sure to include this fact in your application if it applies to you.

3. Candidates for scholarship awards must meet the following criteria and application should include:

  1. Applicant must be accepted to an accredited four year institution of higher learning or community college for the next school year. Please submit letter of acceptance.
  1. Be a graduating senior of Rocky Mount High School.
  1. Student should have excellent citizenship and good academic scholarship. Submit a personal statement describing your excellence in achievement and citizenship. Be sure to include information about your school and/or community activities (e.g., student government, honor society, sports clubs, church, volunteer work, etc.)
  1. Include a brief statement regarding your financial need so the committee can better understand your situation.
  1. A high school transcript will be added to your application after you turn it in to Mr. Curtiss.

4. Disbursement of the award shall be made to the student’s qualifying college, university or community college. Checks will be made payable to the student’s college, university or community college, and shall be applied to the recipient’s legitimate college cost.

RMHS Class of 1950 Scholarship

Scholarship Application – Rocky Mount High School Students Only

Name ______Date of Birth ______

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Home Address ______Telephone No.______

County/City ______Zip Code______

Graduation Date ______

ACT Composite:______SAT Scores (CR)______/ (M)______

Extra Curricular Activities (School, Community, Civic, Religious Organization activities, etc…) ______

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Honors/Awards ______

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College you plan to attend (include copy of acceptance letter):______

Major Field of Study______

Father’s Name ______Occupation______

Mother’s Name ______Occupation______

Guardian’s Name ______Occupation ______

Family Annual Income $______

You may attach an explanation of your financial need for the committee to review. Feel free to include any other information that you feel could be relevant to the committee.

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Signature of StudentSignature of Parent/Guardian

Please check the following:

All questions have been answered completely.

This application has the signatures of applicant and parent/guardian.

This application is accompanied by:

Transcript from high schoolthat will be added by Mr. Curtiss when application is submitted to him.

Include a copy of your letter of acceptance to the college you plan to attend.

Include a personal statement describing your excellence in achievement and citizenship.

Include a statement of financial need and any other relevant factors you would like the committee to consider.

Please Return Complete Packet to: Philip Curtiss in the RMHS Student Services Office by 5/8/17.