Charlotte Wilson Clarke Memorial

Scholarship Application

Charlotte Wilson Clarke’s teaching career totaled 30 years in the classroom during which she taught Home Economics at Aberdeen Central High School for seventeen years. She also enjoyed helping student teachers prepare for careers in education. She was a member of the National Home Economics Association, South Dakota Home Economics Association (where she held several state offices), and the South Dakota Education Association.

One$1,000 scholarship is being funded annually by the Charlotte Wilson Clarke Memorial Endowment established by Charlotte’s husband, Dr. Lester Clarke.

Eligibility

  1. Scholarships are limited to Aberdeen Central high school seniors registered in a college to obtain a degree in family and consumer sciences or teacher education.
  2. Applicant shows a determination for classroomacademic achievement.
  3. Applicant provides a record of involvement in school and community activities.
  4. No candidate shall be denied being recipient of a scholarship on the basis of race, creed, sex, religion, national origin, or any other basis which is prohibited by Section 501 (C) (3) of The Internal Revenue Code.

Application Procedure

Applications may be picked up at the Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation Office or in the Student Services area atAberdeen Central High School. If you would like an application emailed to you, please contact or

Completed applications should be returned tothe CHS Student Services Office.

PLEASE NOTE: A Completed Application includes:

  • Charlotte Wilson Clarke Memorial Scholarship Application
  • High School Transcript with GPA
  • 1 page Essay (double spaced) about what career applicant is pursuing, and why
  • 2Letters of Recommendation

Application Deadline

Completed applications including thetwoletters of recommendation must be postmarked no later than April 1,or hand delivered to the CHS Student Services Office no later than 4 p.m. on April 1. Applications postmarked after this date will not be considered.

CHS Student Services Office

2200 S. Roosevelt

Aberdeen, SD 57401

CHARLOTTE WILSON CLARKE MEMORIALSCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Student Information

1.Name in full______

2.Address(street or box)______

(city, state, zip code)______

3.Home Phone______Cell Phone ______

4. Email address:______

5.Parents'/Guardians' name(s):______

6.College/University you plan to attend this fall: ______

Address:______

Phone Number of Financial Aid Office:______

7.Major: ______

Minor or area(s) of concentration: ______

8.SSN or Student ID: ______

* Attach High School transcript with GPA and ACT/SAT scores.

By signing this application, I give permission to the Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation to publicize my scholarship award if chosen as the recipient.

Applicant’s Signature______Date ______

Scholarship awards will be sent directly to the student’s chosen college/university. Recipient must provide the Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation office with verification of collegiate registration for scholarship payment.

CHARLOTTE WILSON CLARKE MEMORIALSCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Student Information

Provide evidence of yourschool activity participation, community involvement, achievements, and leadership skills supporting your application:

School Activities ______

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Community Activities______

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Significant honors, awards and accomplishments that you have received:______

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Leadership position and offices held:______

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CHARLOTTE WILSON CLARKE MEMORIALSCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Essay

What career are you pursuing, and why?

Letters of Recommendation are due to the Foundation office by April 1
Failure to receive this information by the scholarship deadline disqualifies the applying student.

Charlotte Wilson Clarke Memorial Scholarship

%CHS Student Services

2200 S. Roosevelt

Aberdeen, SD 57401

or

CHARLOTTE WILSON CLARKE MEMORIALSCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONLETTER OF RECOMMENDATON

Name of Applicant______

The person named above is applying for the Charlotte Wilson Clarke MemorialScholarship. A description of the characteristics and abilities of this applicant would provide supplementary information to the Scholarship Committee.

Please briefly explain, how long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?

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PLEASE INDICATE BELOW, ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER, OR ON THE REVERSE OF THIS FORM, WHY YOU WOULD RECOMMEND THIS PERSON TO BE A DESERVING RECIPIENT OF THE CHARLOTTE WILSON CLARKE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Signature:______

I can be reached at: phone______email______

Letters of Recommendation are due to the Foundation office by April 1
Failure to receive this information by the scholarship deadline disqualifies the applying student.

Charlotte Wilson Clarke Memorial Scholarship

%CHS Student Services

2200 S. Roosevelt

Aberdeen, SD 57401

or

CHARLOTTE WILSON CLARKE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONLETTER OF RECOMMENDATON

Name of Applicant______

The person named above is applying for the Charlotte Wilson Clarke MemorialScholarship. A description of the characteristics and abilities of this applicant would provide supplementary information to the Scholarship Committee.

Please briefly explain, how long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?

______

______

PLEASE INDICATE BELOW, ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER, OR ON THE REVERSE OF THIS FORM, WHY YOU WOULD RECOMMEND THIS PERSON TO BE A DESERVING RECIPIENT OF THE CHARLOTTE WILSON CLARKE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Signature:______

I can be reached at: phone______email______