McCallum Family Scholarship Fund for Chillicothe High School Graduates

The McCallum Family Scholarship Fund for Chillicothe High School Graduates was established by Scott McCallum in memory of his father, John L. McCallum. John was a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and was a Certified Public Accountant by trade. Education was important to John, and this scholarship will provide educational funds in his memory.

Guidelines for Application

  1. Nominee must be a graduate of Chillicothe High School, Chillicothe, Ohio.
  1. Nominee must have not less than a “B” average (3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale).
  1. Nominee must complete an application.
  1. Nominee must provide a self-expression synopsis (250 words or more) describing himself/herself, interests, hobbies, and goals. The synopsis should include activities in which the nominee has engaged during high school years, including organized out-of-school activities (4-H Club, scouting, church organizations, etc.) as well as those connected with school (class officer, music organizations, athletics, publications, etc.).
  1. Nominee shall provide transcripts from Chillicothe High School.
  1. Nominee shall provide two recommendations from teachers, coaches, advisors, or other community leaders.
  1. Scholarship is need-based,and preference is given to students from one-parent or no-parent families.
  1. The money may be used at a four year accredited university or college.
  1. The money may be used only for tuition. Checks will be written directly to the university or college. Any unused portion will be returned to the fund.
  1. The scholarship is renewable with documentation from the university that a “C” average (2.0 GPA on a 4.0 grading scale) has been maintained.

Applications should be returned to your guidance office orby mail or email to:

Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation

45 E Main St

Chillicothe, Ohio 45601

McCallum Family Scholarship Fund

Application Deadline: March 31, 2017

I hereby apply for a college scholarship and submit the following information.

Name:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Phone #: Email Address:

Date of Birth: _____

Parent or Guardian: (father/stepfather)

Parent or Guardian: (mother/stepmother)

Number of younger brothers or sisters: Number of brothers or sisters attending college:

High School Class Rank: A.C.T. Composite Score:

Name and Address of College, University, or Trade School you plan to attend:

Name of Admissions Officer:

Phone & Extension # of Admissions Officer:

What College, University, or Trade School degree do you currently hope to achieve?

What Career/Field do you wish to enter with this degree?

Attachments

Please include the following attachments:

  • Proof of acceptance by the school of your choice
  • Chillicothe High School transcript
  • Two letters of recommendation from teachers, coaches, advisors, or other community leaders
  • A list of recognition you have received for outstanding schoolwork - i.e. honors, prizes, or scholarships
  • A list of the activities in which you have engaged during your high school years
  • Include in the list organized out-of-school activities – i.e. 4-H Club, scouting, church organizations, etc.
  • Also include those activities connected with school – i.e. class officer, music organizations, athletics, publications, etc.
  • Self Expression Synopsis
  • Write an essay of at least 250 words, describing yourself; your interests, hobbies, and goals; and your church, school or community involvement.
  • A senior picture (or other picture) if available

McCallum Family Scholarship Fund

Statement of Proposed Budget for the Coming Year

Anticipated Sources of Income

Scholarship/Grants: $

Loans: $

Summer Work: $

Family Contributions: $

Other: $

Total Income: $

Estimated Expenses

Tuition & Fees: $

Room & Board: $

Books: $

Travel Expenses: $

Miscellaneous Expenses: $

Total Expenses: $

McCallum Family Scholarship Fund

I hereby certify that all statements contained in the foregoing application are true and correct, that I have read the description of the McCallum Family Scholarship Fund for Chillicothe High School Graduates, and that I believe myself eligible to apply for a college scholarship under the provisions and conditions it contains, and I authorize my school to provide information to the Selection Committee upon request. Should I receive the scholarship, I authorize my picture to be used in promotional and news material (including print and internet) concerning the scholarship.

Signed: Date:

(Student)

This application and certification and release are true and correct and meet with my approval.

Signed: Date: (Parent)

Scholarship Application Best Practices

When applying for a scholarship through the Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation, we request that you adhere to the following guidelines. Doing so will make the application review process run smoothly and assist our selection committees with making timely decisions.

  • Do not print the application or supplemental documents in a two-sided format.
  • Do not use a report folder.
  • Type essay.
  • Do not staple any portion of the application or supplemental documents. Use paperclips only.
  • Do not fold the application.
  • Use standard 8 ½ x 11 paper to print all application pages as well as supplemental documents.
  • Tape a wallet-size picture in the place indicated on the front of the application.
  • Write your name on the back of your picture.
  • All answers should be typed if possible. To do this, open the application in a word processor and type in the spaces. If typing is not possible, please print legibly.