Gibbon Education Association Scholarship

The GEA scholarship is available to those students planning to continue their education beyond high school. The criteria below are required in order to apply for the scholarship. The number of scholarships and the amounts awarded will vary from year to year.

How to apply:

  • Applications are available through the high school guidance office or on the school website.
  • All applications MUST be typed and completely filled out.

Requirements for applying:

  • Applicant must be a graduating senior.
  • Two letters of recommendation are required and they must be sealed in an envelope

accompanying your application (no letters from family members or relatives will be accepted);

1) One reference from a faculty member

2) One reference on your personal character (i.e. employer, community member, etc)

  • Scholarships will be based on financial need, academics, community service, the personal statement, extracurricular activities, and letters of recommendation.

Due date:

Please return completed application to the High School Guidance Office by April 13, 2018--

No later than 3:30 p.m. No Exceptions!

Gibbon Education Association Scholarship

Applicant Information

Name ______

Last First Middle

Social Security Number ______Phone (_____) ______

Permanent Address ______

Street/Box No. City State Zip

Educational Information

The following is to be completed by administrator or counselor

GPA______(based on the % scale by the end of the 1st semester of senior year)

Class Rank _____ of _____ ACT ______ASSET/COMPASS______

(composite) (combined)

School Official Signature ______Date______

Awards and Honors: List all awards and honors received in the last four years (including academic awards or honors.) (list additional awards and honors on page #4 of application)

Year / Award or Honor
(i.e., Eagle Scout Badge, National Merit Scholar, etc.) / Comments
(Describe the Honor – Why Given)

School Activities: List all school activities in which you have participated in the last four years (i.e.., Clubs, Athletics, Student Government, etc.).(list additional activities on the final page)

Activity / Years
(1,2,3,4) / Position
(i.e. Treasurer, etc.)

Community and Volunteer Activities: List all non-paid community activities in which you have participated in the last four years (i.e., volunteer efforts, church work, etc.). (list additional activities on page #4 of application)

Activity / Years
(1,2,3,4) / Position
(i.e. Treasurer, etc)

Work Experience: List your work experience over the last four years, in chronological order, with your most recent job listed first. (list additional work experience on page #4 of application)

Company / Position/Job Description / Employed
From - To / Average Hours Per Week

Scholarships, Grants or Loans: List other Scholarships, Grants or Loans You Have AppliedFor to Date and Amounts of Each (list additional scholarships of page #4 of application)

Name of Scholarship, Grant or Loan / Dollar Amount

Personal Recommendation: Please list the names & titles of the people submitting your 2 letters of recommendation. Please ask the people recommending you to comment on how long they’ve known you, your involvement in activities, your character, leadership and potential for success. These recommendations need to be in a sealed envelope to be kept confidential.

Recommendation #1: ______

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Recommendation #2: ______

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Applicant Certification

I hereby certify that all the information provided in this application is complete and true to the best of my knowledge.

______

Signature of Applicant Date

If you used additional page #4 please place an “X” on this line!

* Be sure to print and submit all completed pages.

Personal Statement: In the space below briefly tell us what your educational objectives and career plans are, as well as why you fell you deserve to receive the GEA scholarship.
Additional Scholarships, Grants or Loans Not Included in Previous Sections

Name of Scholarship, Grant or Loan / Dollar Amount

Work Experience Not Included in Previous Sections

Company / Position/Job Description / Employed
From - To / Average Hours Per Week

Additional School Activities Not Included in Previous Sections

Activity / Years
(1,2,3,4) / Position
(i.e. Treasurer, etc.)

Additional Community and Volunteer Activities Not Included in Previous Sections

Activity / Years
(1,2,3,4) / Position
(i.e. Treasurer, etc)

Additional Awards and Honors Not Included in Previous Sections

Year / Award or Honor
(i.e., Eagle Scout Badge, National Merit Scholar, etc.) / Comments
(Describe the Honor – Why Given)

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