ERWIN W. PORTIS LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP FUND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

The Erwin W. Portis Legacy Scholarship Fund grants scholarships to qualified individuals that are currently attending or plan to attend any accredited College or University.

REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A SCHOLARSHIP:

  1. Arrange to have your official high school or college transcripts sent directly to E. W. Portis Foundation.
  2. Complete the E.W. Portis Foundation Scholarship Application.
  3. Attach a copy of your SAT and/or ACT results with application.
  4. Request a Recommendation Letter from the applicant’s high school or college professor. The letter should be written on school letterhead,sealed and mailed directly to the E.W. Portis Foundation.
  5. Answer the essay prompt at the end of the application:
  6. The essay must be written by the applicant.
  7. It must not be longer than 1 page, typed, double-spaced using 11-point Times New Roman font with standard margins.
  8. Applicant name must be written on the header of the essay.

Return your completed application, copy of your SAT and/or ACT results and essay via email or mail to:

Email:

Mail: EW Portis Foundation

Attn: Twiler Portis

2923 Longhorn Circle

Manvel, TX 77578

ALL required documents must be submitted by March 1st, 2018.

NOTE: Applications with missing or incomplete forms or documents will not be processed. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure ALL required documents are submitted on or before the deadline. Applications and/or supporting documents received after the deadline will not be considered.

ERWIN W. PORTIS LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP FUND APPLICATION

(TYPE ONLY, EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED)

Applicant Information

Name:
Phone: / E-mail Address:
Current home address:
City: / State: / ZIP Code:
Name, phone number and address of high school/university enrolled or currently attending
School/University Name:
Address: / City: / State: / ZIP Code:
High School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior (Please circle) / If in high school, how many students are in your high school graduating class? / Name of Counselor/Financial Aid Director:

applicant’s accomplishments

Did you take the SAT or ACT? (type which exam or if you have completed both):
SAT Composite Score: / ACT Composite Score:
List all extracurricular activities in which you have participated since the Ninth Grade; indicate leadership roles where applicable. If you are enrolled in a college/university, include college level activities and the years in which you were involved. (Use additional sheets of paper if needed).
List all honors, awards and achievements. (Use additional sheets of paper if needed):

ESSAY DETAILS

Please write a one-page essay onWhy you deserve the EW Portis Scholarship.
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Scholarships will be awarded in September of the year applied. Recipients will be notified if successfully awarded.
All essays and information submitted on your application will become the property of Erwin W. Portis Legacy Scholarship Fund.

Foundation inquiry

How did you hear about this scholarship? Place an “X” by one:
Teacher/School Administrator / College/University / Friend
Search Engine / Radio / Social Media
Other:

Signature

I authorize the verification of the information provided on this application is accurate.
Signature of applicant: / Date:
Print Name (legibly):