Galesburg High School Scholarship Application
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Part I: Personal/Contact Information
Last Name: ______First Name: ______Middle Initial: ______
Parent/Guardian’s Name(s): ______
Address: ______City: ______State: Illinois_ Zip Code: ______
Phone Number: ______E-Mail Address: ______
Birth Date: ______Gender: ______
Part II: Academic Information
Current GPA: ______Class Rank:______Highest ACT Composite Score: ______
Part III: Future Plans
College or University you plan to attend next fall (you may list your top three choices if undecided)
Name of School: ______Location (City & State): ______
Name of School: ______Location (City & State): ______
Name of School: ______Location (City & State): ______
Intended Major: ______
Part IV: School Related Activities and Achievements
In the space provided please list any school related extra/co-curricular activities that you have participated in along with any awards and achievements you have earned. Please include the year(s) as well.
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Part V: Community Related Activities and Achievements
In the space provided please list any community related activities that you have participated in along with any awards and achievements you have earned. Please include the year(s) as well.
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Part VI: Employment History
In the space provided please list previous or current places of employment, dates of employment, and job description
Name of EmployerDates of EmploymentJob Description
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Part VII: Recommendations
Please include two letters of recommendation with your application. Letters of recommendation may come from either a teacher, counselor, coach, principal, employer, or clergy, etc. At least one letter must come from a representative of Galesburg High School. You may not have parents, relatives, or friends submit letters of recommendations on your behalf. Letters of recommendation should be submitted with your application.
Part VIII: Essay
In the space provided please answer both essay questions. Please do not include on a separate document.
Essay Question 1: Please list how you have made a difference to Galesburg High School and the Galesburg Community and why you would be a deserving recipient of a Galesburg Public School Foundation Scholarship(s).
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Essay Question 2: Please describe what your future career will be and what has motivated or inspired you to enter that career field.
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Part IX: Galesburg Public School Foundation Scholarships
Please place an X on the line next to the name of the scholarship you are applying for. Please make sure you have verified that you are eligible to apply for these scholarships. You only need to turn in one application. You do not need to turn in an application for each scholarship you are applying for.
___ Allric Anderson Memorial Scholarship___Marjorie Preston Sargeant Memorial Scholarship
___Art Fish Tennis Scholarship___Maury Beck Scholarship
___Bernice Henry Howard Scholarship___Max Wine Memorial Scholarship
___Charles F. West Memorial Scholarship___Morgan Family Basketball Scholarship
___Dave’s Auto Body Scholarship___Ray Kroc- McDonald’s Golden Arches Scholarship
___Dustin Frazier & Quinn Dombrow Memorial Scholarship___Rotary Galesburg Sunrise Scholarship
___Galesburg High School Class of 1959 Scholarship___Roy F. Damburg Honor Scholarship
___George W. and Janet M. Lundeen Memorial Scholarship___Rose Skaloud Memorial Scholarship
___Helen Scharfenberg Peters Memorial Scholarship___Scholastic Bowl Scholarship
___Irma Gale Girls Service League Scholarship___Spark Burgland Memorial Basketball Scholarship
___Jason Gray Memorial Scholarship___Stephen Michael Flanagan Memorial Scholarship
___Jesus Sebastian Esquivel Memorial Scholarship___Student Action for Education
___KaLee N. Pringle Memorial Fire Science Scholarship___Verna May Vocal Scholarshi
___KaLee N. Pringle Memorial Law Enforcement Scholarship___Wanda B. Sargent Memorial Art Scholarship
___Louis Lakis Memorial Scholarship
Part X: Authorization
Please sign your name below to indicate that all the information you have provided is accurate and that you allow this information to be shared with those who are on the scholarship selection committees (administrators, teachers, counselors, and community members). Failure to sign your application will not allow you to be selected to receive any scholarships through the Galesburg Public School Foundation.
Signature: ______Date: ______
Please remember to include the following with your application:
1-Grade History Report (see your counselor)
2-Letter of Acceptance from the college/university you plan to attend in the fall
3-Two letters of recommendation
4-A sealed manila envelope or folder with your application along with the items listed above
Application Packet is due to Mr. Bredemeier on March 16th, 2017!!!