Scholarship Sponsored by the North Penn Association for Gifted Education

NPAGE Scholarship Application

NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
GIFTED EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarship sponsored by the North Penn Association for Gifted Education

www.npenn.org/npage
What defines an NPAGE Scholar?

An NPAGE Scholar is a student who displays a genuine quest for knowledge, thrives in the discovery process, and exhibits other qualities of a gifted learner.

Students are required to submit a completed application form. One $500 scholarship will be awarded each year. All applications must be submitted by March 30, 2018 attention Mrs. Cassar to E21 or by email to .

Eligibility Requirements

·  A graduating senior in good academic standing

·  A student who has been identified at any point by the NPSD to receive a GIEP ~

Gifted Individualized Education Program

Student Information

First Name: Last Name:

Student Number:

Email Address:

(Please use an email address you use daily. It can be a student account or a parent account)

Home Address:

Phone Number:

Ever been an NPAGE volunteer? Yes No

Event(s):

Parent or Guardian Information

First Name: Last Name:

Current member of NPAGE*: Yes No Member email address:

*NPAGE membership is not required, but preference will be given to NPAGE members and students who have volunteered for NPAGE.

Please digitally sign here to indicate that all of the information submitted for the NPAGE Scholarship is accurate and that the content of the application is your own work and ideas.

I understand that I may be disqualified for falsifying information.

Applicant’s Signature: Date:

Parent/Legal Guardian’s Signature: Date:

Please respond to at least five, (but feel free to respond to all) of the following; a single word or sentence may suffice. These questions have no right or wrong answers.

a) Describe yourself in three words:

b) Favorite fictional character:

c) Greatest invention of all time:

d) What do you like to do for fun?

e) Role model:

f) Favorite book:

g) Favorite movie of all time:

h) Favorite musical performer, band or composer:

i) Dream job:

Please respond in essay form (500 words or less). The quality of your work is more important than the length of your answers. *** If your response is a few words over 500 we understand, but please do not get carried away.

Which one or two of the following common traits and characteristics of a gifted learner do you feel describes you (best) and why?

·  Strives for excellence and continually seeks higher challenges

·  Demonstrates leadership abilities

·  Exhibits creative thinking

·  Is extremely curious and has a thirst for knowledge

·  Exhibits a passion for learning

·  Is highly motivated

·  Embraces the ideals of integrity and honesty

·  Demonstrates a high level of maturity and a strong sense of self

·  Seeks a challenging, flexible and diverse high school program

Please go to the next page to begin writing.

This application is designed to allow you to best convey your strengths, talents and interests. If there is anything else you would like the Committee to know about you, please submit it with the application. This section is optional. If you choose to submit additional information, please limit it to one paragraph below.