Rheems Elementary School PTO Scholarship Guidelines

Rheems Elementary School PTO

2014Scholarship Guidelines

School Lane, Rheems, PA 17570

Application deadline: March 15

The Rheems Elementary School Scholarship is to be awarded to a graduating senior from the Elizabethtown Area School District or the Lancaster County Career and Technology Centers, who will be attending his/her freshman year to begin post-secondary education. There will be one (1) $500, one-year scholarship, which shall be paid directly to the institution specified by the recipient. In no instance shall it be paid directly to the individual.

Eligibility:

A.Applicant must be a Senior, a candidate for graduation from the Elizabethtown Area High School or the Lancaster County Career and Technology Centers

B.Applicant must have completed 3 or more grades at Rheems Elementary School.

C.Race, religion, gender, or national origin shall in no way affect eligibility or preference of selection.

Selection Criteria:

A.Financial need as determined by Rheems Elementary Scholarship Committee.

B.Proof of acceptance by a post-secondary educational school (when accepted).

C.Academic standing as confirmed by official transcript.

D.School/community service.

E.Information gained from written essay by applicant stating educational and personal plans and goals.

F.Information gained from two references. (one non-family, at least one teacher)

G.Each applicant may be required to be interviewed by the Scholarship Committee.

Selection Procedure:

A.Notice of the scholarship will be publicized throughout the schools previously referred to. The students may secure an application form from their high school guidance counselor or from Rheems Elementary School. After completing the application, the applicant will submit the papers to a high school guidance counselor to be forwarded to the Rheems Elementary Scholarship Selection Committee Chairperson. Deadline for application is March 15.

B.The Rheems Elementary School PTO Scholarship Committee shall consist of at least 5 people. The principal of Rheems Elementary School shall serve with the committee in an ex-officio capacity to provide guidance and continuity.

C.The Rheems Elementary School PTO Scholarship Committee will choose the recipient of the scholarship.

D.The Committee shall notify the recipient at the annual awards ceremony at the High School which is held in May of each year.

E.The recipient will receive a congratulatory letter, which will be presented at the annual awards ceremony at their high school.

F.Each scholarship applicant will receive a letter from the Rheems Elementary PTO thanking them for applying and indicating appreciation for their accomplishments.

Rheems Elementary School

Scholarship Award

Sponsored by the Rheems Elementary School PTO

Dear Student,

The Rheems Elementary School PTO will be awarding one (1) $500, one-year scholarship to agraduating senior from Elizabethtown Area High School or the Lancaster County Career and Technology Centers. The candidate must be entering his/her freshman year of post-secondary education. The award shall be paid directly to the institution specified by the recipient. In no instance shall it be paid directly to the individual. The scholarship will be awarded to the recipient at his/her annual school awards assembly.

Eligibility:

1.Applicant must be a candidate for graduation from the Elizabethtown Area High School or one of the Lancaster County Career and Technology Centers.

2.Applicant must have completed three or more grades at Rheems Elementary School.

3.Race, religion, gender, or national origin shall in no way affect eligibility or preference of selection.

4.The following criteria will be used in determining the scholarship winner: financial need, academics, community service, extra-curricular activities, , and acceptance by post-secondary educational institution, a written essay, and two references (non-family).

Applications and transcripts must be given to your high school counselor by March 15.

Sincerely,

Tara Oltmans

Rheems Elementary PTO

Chairman, Scholarship Committee

Scholarship Application for the

Rheems Elementary School Scholarship Award

Sponsored by: Rheems Elementary School PTO

Dear Committee Members,

I, ______, hereby make application for the Rheems Elementary School PTO Scholarship, sponsored by the Rheems Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). I understand the conditions for eligibility, the criteria for selection, and procedure under which the scholarship is awarded. I authorize the Scholarship Selection Committee, as established by the Rheems Elementary PTO to make any necessary inquiries.

I request that this, my formal application for the scholarship, be given consideration and do affirm that all information contained herein is, to the best of my knowledge, true and correct.

If I should be awarded the scholarship and begin study at a post-secondary institution, but leave voluntarily or otherwise before completing my first semester, I authorize the institution to repay directly to the Rheems Elementary PTO any monies (not exceeding the amount of the scholarship) which becomes refundable.

______

(Signature of Applicant) (Address)

______

(Institution which scholarship monies are to be paid if granted

upon acceptance by said institution)

Concurrence by Parent or Legal Guardian

I hereby concur with the above application and agree to all of the provisions thereof.

______

(Date) (Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian)

Rheems Elementary School

Scholarship Application

The questions that follow are designed to collect information about your background, your interests, and your post high school plans. If some important aspect of your life is not covered by the questions, on an additional sheet, make any other comments that you feel are pertinent.Your answers to these questions will be used only in connection with your application in the scholarship program and will be divulged only to qualified persons assessing the applications.

Please note that personal and financial information

provided will remain strictly confidential.

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

Name in full (print) ______Sex: M F

(Last) (First) (Middle)

Address ______

(Number and Street) (City/Town) (State, Zip Code)

Date of Birth ______Phone Number ______

YOUR FAMILY:

If deceased, give

Father’s full name ______year of death ______

Home address (if different)______

Father’s occupation ______

Employer ______

If deceased, give

Mother’s full name ______year of death ______

Home address (if different) ______

Mother’s occupation ______

Employer ______

Brothers Age School Sisters Age School

______

Name of parent(s) who supports you

______

If you have listed the name of someone other than your father or mother as the person who supports you, give the following information about him/her:

Address ______

Relationship to you ______Occupation ______

EDUCATION:

Rheems Elementary School:

Grades completed Beginning year Ending year

______

High School

Name ______Year of Graduation ______

Briefly state what course of study you plan to follow after high school, your vocational plans, and why you feel you should receive this scholarship

______

ACADEMIC AWARDS / HONORS:

______

ACTIVITIES:

List co-curricular and community activities while a student in high school, including leadership opportunities.(i.e. student government, dramatics, athletics, debating, publications, church, service or interest groups)

______

WORK EXPERIENCE:

List jobs (including summer employment) you have held in the past two years.

Job/ type Employersummer/school yr.Dates ofApprox. #

of work employment hours/wk

______

ESTIMATED EXPENSES:

Fill in the lines below as accurately as you can to show your budget for your freshman year. Consult the catalog of the school you are planning to attend for aid in estimating expenses.

Name of institution: ______

Address: ______

Tuition: $______Room and Board: $______

Books/Materials: $______Other Fees: $______

Health, including college insurance if needed: $______

Other Financial Aid

List and total any other forms of financial aid you now know to be definitely available to you for your freshman year.

Type of aidAmount

______

Total $ ______

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL NEED (use additional sheet, if needed):

______

Final Checklist for Application:

Return this completed application to the HS Guidance Office by

March 15with the following attachments:

Submit a TYPED essay explaining why you believe you should receive this scholarship, your college/career plans and any other information about yourself that you would like us to know. Please limit this to ONE page.

Submit TWO (2) references on each of the attached papers or letterhead: one personal (non-family member) and one teacher.

Submit a copy of your most recent high school academic transcript.

Submit a copy of your Letter of Acceptance from your post-secondary institution,

if already received.

Please note that any personal and financial information

provided will remain strictly confidential.

Rheems Elementary School PTO Scholarship

Recommendation Form

Name of Applicant: ______

PLEASE REFER TO THE STUDENT HEREAFTER

IN THE THIRD PERSON

(i.e. the candidate)

TO MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY

The student whose name appears above has applied for the Rheems Elementary PTO Scholarship to help finance his/her post-secondary education. The selection committee would like your appraisal of the applicant. (i.e.: his/her personal and academic characteristics which would attest to his/her ability to profit from study at a post-secondary institution). Please give your impressions of the applicant’s character, strengths and weaknesses, significant contributions to the school and or community, sense of responsibility and any other pertinent data you would care to include.

Rheems Elementary School PTO Scholarship

Recommendation Form

Name of Applicant: ______

PLEASE REFER TO THE STUDENT HEREAFTER

IN THE THIRD PERSON

(i.e. the candidate)

TO MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY