2017-18 Bonduel High School

2017-18 BONDUEL HIGH SCHOOL

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PACKAGE

THIS IS AN ALL NEW APPLICATION PACKAGE;

OLDER VERSIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED!

Applications must be submitted to the guidance office. The application deadline for this scholarship packet is the first Friday in March by 3:00 p.m. In the event of school cancelation (snow day), the application package would be due by the end of the next regular school day. There are no exceptions to these dates. Students are to submit a hard copy of their application with:

required essays
attachments (original copy of transcript, recommendation forms)
letters of recommendation (2)
Place in a large sealed envelope with their name on it
Turn into Guidance office on or before the first Friday in March

All letters of recommendation must use the attached form and come from their author in a sealed envelope. Additional letters may be included. Sending of the application to the guidance office via electronic transmission (DROP BOX) should be verified to make sure that components have been received. Students must keep a copy of their application in the event of transmission failure. There are no extensions due to transmission failure. Students must use the application for the current year. The most current application can be found on the BHS website under Scholarships. Old applications will not be accepted

An original copy of your transcript is required with this application and to down load to Community Foundation site. The form to request your transcript is in the guidance office. This form may be completed and submitted to the high school office any time prior to the second Friday in February. Late requests will not be honored.

TWO letters of recommendation are required with this application. Please use the recommendation form attached. The form may be duplicated as necessary.

You must be accepted to an accredited school to have your application reviewed. Applications that do not meet the requirements or are missing components, will not be considered. Please review your application package prior to submitting to make sure that it is complete and that you have followed all directions.

The School District of Bonduel does not discriminate based on sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital and parental status, sexual or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.

Any questions regarding the application or the scholarship process should be directed to the guidance office. Students may obtain information or have questions answered at the BHS Financial Aid Night or contact the guidance office.

SCHOLARSHIP BACKGROUND Page 2

1973 Alumni Scholarship – application attached

The 1973 Alumni Scholarship was established through a generous donation made by the Bonduel High School Graduating Class of 1973. These funds and possible future funds will be placed in a trust with the Bonduel School District to provide an annual $250.00 scholarship.

Bobbie Wendt-Machek Memorial Scholarship Apply at

Bobbie graduated from Bonduel High School in 1984. She attended NWTC and worked at Shawano Medical Center for 28 years as a Hospital Unit Coordinator. Following her retirement, she attended St. Norbert College and became a certified travel agent. Bobbie passed away in September 2016. This scholarship is for those pursuing a degree in medical or healthcare field.

Bonduel Community and Alumni ScholarshipApply at

The Bonduel Community and Alumni Scholarship was established by the Bonduel Scholarship Development Committee through generous donations from community members, alumni members and past graduating classes. These funds and future funds will be deposited with the Shawano Area Community Foundation to provide future scholarships to Bonduel High School students. A scholarship will be offered annually. Student must be motivated and diversified with respect to academics, extracurricular activities, community involvement, humanitarianism, and work ethics.

Bonduel Development Fund Scholarship – application attached

The Bonduel Scholarship Development Fund Committee will award scholarships to members of the graduating class. Note that you must complete the application process and meet the criteria, this is not given just because you apply!) Scholarship recipients should be goal-oriented, diligent, sincere and honest, as well as being well rounded, with more interests than athletics. Students must have a “C” average to apply.

Bonduel School Board Scholarship-application attached

The Bonduel School Board Scholarship is a donation of funds from current members of the Bonduel School Board. This scholarship is intended for someone going into government or public service.

Bonduel Service ScholarshipApply at

The Bonduel Service Scholarship funded through endowments set by The Strayer Family Fund and the American Legion Post. The scholarship is offered to a qualified student that has completed at least 100 verified community service hours between March of their junior and senior year.

Curtis Grunewald Scholarship Apply at

The Curtis Grunewald Scholarship, formerly the Bonduel Rotary Scholarship will be awarded to a student attending a two or four-year college or a two-year technical college program. Service above self is a qualification for this scholarship.

Gehler Family Volunteer Scholarship – application attached

The Gehler Family Volunteer Scholarship was established in 2011 by Tina Ehorn-Gehler in response to a financial award that she received from the Bonduel Civic Association for her volunteer service in the Bonduel community. Both Tina, and her husband Kent, will offer this scholarship on an annual basis to a graduating senior from Bonduel High School who has volunteered their time to organizations/events throughout their four years of high school.

Grover/Stuff Scholarship Apply at

The Grover/Stuff Scholarship is a financial need based scholarship. The scholarship is to be used for tuition and room and board four-year post-secondary school. Applicants are strongly advised to live on campus. Please make sure to include any scholarships, grants, gifts or financial aid that you will be receiving.

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Dean D. Proper Scholarship Apply at

The Dean D. Proper Scholarship is a football or athletic based scholarship. Applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Must be a high school senior who has already been accepted to a four year

college or university.

2. Must be a varsity athlete on the football team and on at least one other varsity

sports team for the last three years.

3. Should have attained at least a “B” average (3.0 on a 4.0 system or equivalent)

the last two semesters with a solid trend upwards the last two years if

grades have not always been at that level. (See note below)

4. Should be a motivated person, out for sports and active in school and other

activities as well.

6. NOTE: In addition to your two letters of recommendation, attach a personal letter of recommendation from one of your football coaches. This must be a letter pertaining to your participation in football. It may not be included as one of the three recommendations required as part of this application package. Please attach this letter in a seal envelope to your essay.

This scholarship is not intended for the “best athlete”. The ideal candidate is one who may have had a hard time excelling at everything since a freshman, due to involvement in a multitude of activities or the need to help at home. The candidate may not have the highest grades, but is extremely diversified in interests, has found focus the last year or two and has a good trend going. A straight “A” student could be a candidate, but not necessarily. The heart, focus and future interest of the student should be considered.

Financial need is a relative thing; all students bettering their education have financial need. This scholarship is to be focused on the individual who deserves it for his own effort, rather than factors of financial backing or lack thereof from third parties who may also be supporting the applicant.

NOTE: Individuals receiving the Proper high school scholarship may re-apply in the next years for a subsequent college scholarship if their grade point is “B” or better. This scholarship will be offered to students who remain at college or university. Applications are to be made to the Bonduel Scholarship Selection Committee. The application form will be provided to those students in college during the spring of each year. A copy of the student’s transcript showing the “B” average will be required.

Marie PiehlDussling & B.P. DusslingScholarship Apply at

The Marie PiehlDussling and B.P. Dussling Scholarship is a fund established to expand access to higher education for resident high school graduates of the School District of Bonduel. This is a scholarship dedicated to the memory of Marie and Bernard Dussling by their immediate and extended family. Education is the focus of this scholarship.

Megan Short Memorial Scholarship Apply at

The Megan Short Memorial Scholarship was established in April 2008 to provide students entering into the medical field with the opportunity to seek higher education. This student should show a strong work ethic, be motivated, be diverse in their activities, show academic promise and be community minded. This student must show compassion for others, be kind, caring and a humanitarian.

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Strayer Family Fund Scholarship Apply at

The Strayer Family Fund will award a scholarship to one or more students each year. This scholarship should be awarded to a well-rounded individual. The following should be considered when making the selection: grades, school activities, other organized activities, religious activities, social interests, community interests, family interests, employment history, and volunteer time.

Strayer Family Girls Athletic Scholarship Apply at

The Strayer Family Girls Athletic Scholarship was started in 2006 to provide female athletes the opportunity to seek higher education. Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Must be a high school senior who has already been accepted to a four-year college or

university.

Must be a varsity athlete and have participated in at least two different sports teams for the last three years.
Must presently hold a “B” average.
Must be a motivated person active in other school and community activities.
NOTE: Attach a personal letter of recommendation from one of your coaches. This must be an actual letter from the coaches of the team sport you have participared in and NOT one of the reccomendations needed for the rest of this application package. Please attach the letter in a seal envelope to your essay.

United Methodist Church Apply at

The Community Foundation of the Fox Valley Region offers a scholarship that is available to Bonduel and Shawano members of the United Methodist Church. To apply, please check the front page of this application and a copy of your application will be forwarded to the Appleton Foundation to be considered for this scholarship. You must be an enrolled member of your parish to apply.

Please use the recommendation form attached for the two letters of recommendation required with this application. This form may be duplicated as necessary.

For questions or assistance with this application package, please contact the guidance office.

Items to be submitted with this application:

1. Completed application – page 5

2. Transcript from office

3. List of activities, clubs, service

4. Essays from page 7

5. Two sealed letters of recommendation

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Bonduel High School Scholarship Application Package Revised 10-3-17

Name of Applicant: ______

Address: ______

Telephone: ______

Parents/Guardian: ______

Cumulative Grade Point Average: ______Class Rank: ______of ______

ACT/SAT/Accuplacer Results: ______Field of Study: ______

Are you already accepted to a post-secondary school? _____School of acceptance: ______

Where will you be living while at school?  On campus  At home  Off Campus Other______

Annual Tuition & Fees $ ______Room & Board Cost $ ______

Include a copy of your high school transcript.

 Using the recommendation form attached, include two letters of recommendation. Only one recommendation form may be from a teacher, faculty, staff, coach or employee of the Bonduel School District. Consider letters from employer, religious leader, community members, other organized activity, friend or social club. For questions, contact guidance office in advance.

On a separate page, please list your school activities, extracurricular activities; include offices held, honors, recognition and awards received. Also list any community activities, community service, employment experience, or other information that may be useful in reviewing your application for scholarships.

Complete the essay sections of the application.

Check the appropriate boxes below for the scholarships you are applying for.

1973 Alumni Scholarsahip

Bonduel Development Scholarship

Bonduel School Board Scholarship

Gehler Family Volunteer Scholarship (Complete Service Hour Form)

The information submitted in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge. I grant permission for the release of my school records and the above information to be given to the scholarship committee and scholarship providers

Student Signature ______Date: ______

Parent Signature ______Date: ______

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How has your strong work ethic helped you reach your present goal and how will it prepare you for the future?

What does service above self really mean to you?

What is the importance of being a good role model and how does that reflect on you as a person in your community?

Please explain your present and future educations plans. What so you plan to do when you complete your education?

BONDUEL SCHOLARSHIP RECOMMENDATION FORM

Student’s Name (Print): ______

Instructions: The above-named student is submitting an application for scholarships offered through the Bonduel High School. The student is required to have a total of two recommendation letters. You have been asked to provide a letter of recommendation for this student. Please clearly mark your response in the areas listed below. Your recommendation is important to the selection committee in its deliberation, so please be discriminating in your evaluation. Also know that the content of this form will be kept confidential. All letters of recommendation should be returned to the student in a sealed envelope with the student’s name on the outside of the envelope. Please mark the box that best describes your category when completing the information. Please contact the school guidance office at 715-758-4852 if you have any questions. Please complete the form in black ink or use the computer version of this form.

One recommendation from someone within the Bonduel School District to include:

[ ] Teacher [ ] Faculty [ ] Staff [ ] Athletic Coach [ ] other school district employee

One recommendation from any of the separate categories listed below.

[ ] Employer [ ] Religious Leader [ ] Community Member [ ] Organized Activity Leader [ ] Social Club [ ] Friend

I have known this applicant for ______year’s ______months.

Explain your relationship to this applicant: ______

Please evaluate this applicant by clearly marking one rating for each personal characteristic.

Excellent / Above Average / Average / Below Average / Extremely Poor
Cooperative
Creative, original thought
Motivation
Self-Confidence
Independence, Initiative
Leadership
Integrity

In addition to the above, please write a paragraph in your own words about the applicant’s character, leadership, performance of known tasks, etc. Please use the back of this form if necessary or attach a separate letter to this form.

______

Print name of person completing this letter of recommendation ______

Please list your contact number and the best time to contact you if necessary: ______

Signature: ______Date: ______

Please insert this form into a sealed envelope, write the applicants name on the envelope, and return it to the applicant to submit with their scholarship application. The deadline for application is the first Friday in March.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this letter of recommendation form. This form may be duplicated as necessary.