2016

GFWCWV WOMAN’S CLUB OF MARTINSBURG

SCHOLARSHIP

GFWC WV Woman’s Club of Martinsburg is offering one scholarship in the amount of $1,000.00 for one year towards any degree of study offered by a college, university or trade school of the student’s choice. The scholarship will be divided equally between the two semesters of the first year of school. A check for the tuition will be made payable to the institution. It is the responsibility of the scholarship recipient to provide the committee all information concerning the disbursement of the funds.

The scholarship committee shall coordinate the selection process through the high school guidance office. Applications will be accepted through April 01 of each year. Final selection will be announced at the school’s awards ceremony.

The following criteria will be considered when the committee screensand interviews the student:

  1. A written personal synopsis of their interest in continuing their education as

referred to in the application.

  1. Cumulative high school GPA 2.5 required
  2. Student’s interview
  • Students wishing to apply should complete the attached application which will be screened before interviews are arranged.
  • A copy of the student’s high school transcript must be included with the application.
  • Applications must be returned to the Guidance office by April 01.
  • Final selection will be determined by the GFWC WV Woman’s Club of Martinsburg Scholarship Committee.
  • Scholarship recipient will provide the following information for the purpose of disbursing the funds:
  • Name and address of school he or she will be attending
  • Student’s ID number
  • Deadline for tuition to be paid.

2016

GFWC WV WOMAN’S CLUB OF MARTINSBURG

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Personal Information

Student’s NameSchool ID#

AddressPhone

Father’s NameMother’s Name

Living with: Both Parents Father Mother Other

If “Other” please give name and address

Is either parent deceased? Name

Academic Information

ACT and/or SAT scoreGPA

College or Trade School you plan to attend

Major field of study

Please list school and community activities:

Why do you wish to obtain a scholarship?

Number of persons dependent on parent(s)/guardian source of income

NameAgeNameAge

Number of persons listed above who will be continuing their education beyond high school this year

Please explain any extenuating circumstances that may show a need for financial assistance.

Please attach:

A2 Personal letters of recommendation

B1 Letter of recommendation from Academic Personnel

CA personal synopsis of your interest in continuing your education

DHigh School Transcript

Student signature

Parent/Guardian signature

RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION TO GUIDANCE OFFICE

DEADLINE – APRIL 01

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