Hamilton Girls Softball Association
2018 Scholarship Fund Committee
448 Paxson Avenue
Hamilton, New Jersey 08690
Dear Applicant:
The Hamilton Girls Softball Association is pleased to announce the availability of the 14th Annual HGSA Scholarship Program. HGSA will be awarding a maximum of four scholarships to high school seniors who have played softball with HGSA and who will be furthering their education by attending college. The HGSA Scholarship Program has been established in an effort to assist our players in their continuing education.
Eligibility & Qualifications: Applicants must be graduating seniors who have been accepted to an accredited institute of higher education as a freshman for the 2018 Fall Semester. HGSA will be awarding four scholarships of $500.00 each and they will be awarded in the following manner:
One scholarship to an applicant from Hamilton High School-West
One scholarship to an applicant from Nottingham High School
One scholarship to an applicant from Steinert High School
One scholarship to an applicant from any other High School
Applicants must have played a minimum of five (5) years with a HGSA Minor, Major, or Senior League team. Participation on a HGSA T-Ball or Instructional League team will not be taken into consideration.
The completed application must be postmarked on or prior to April 30, 2018. No applications will be accepted after April 30, 2018. Applicants must provide all information requested with the completed application. Late submissions will not be accepted. An incomplete application will not be considered. Applicants are solely responsible for the completeness and timeliness of the application.
The HGSA Scholarship Committee will make the final selection based upon the application, HGSA involvement, community service, academic performance, recommendations, and the required essay.
Any questions regarding the Scholarship Program, the application, or the guidelines should be submitted via e-mail to the following address: Good Luck!!
Sincerely,
Sharon Muni
Scholarship Chairperson
Hamilton Girls Softball Association
2018 Scholarship Fund
Application for Consideration
Application Cover Sheet
Eligibility & Qualifications: Applicants must be graduating seniors who have been accepted to an accredited institute of higher education as a freshman for the 2018 Fall Semester. HGSA will be awarding four scholarships of $500.00 each and will be awarded in the following manner:
One scholarship to an applicant from Hamilton High School-West
One scholarship to an applicant from Nottingham High School
One scholarship to an applicant from Steinert High School
One scholarship to an applicant from any other High School
Applicants must have played a minimum of five (5) years with a HGSA Minor, Major, or Senior League team. Participation on a HGSA T-Ball or Instructional League team will not be taken into consideration.
Applicants must provide all information requested with the completed application. Applicants are solely responsible for the completeness and timeliness of the applications. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. The completed application must be postmarked on or prior to April 30, 2018.
The HGSA Scholarship Committee will make the final selection based upon the application, HGSA involvement, community service, academic performance, recommendations, and the required essay.
Name: Home Telephone #: ______
Street Address: ______
City, State, Zip Code:
E-mail Address:
HGSA Participation
Year League Team Manager/Coach
2018 HGSA Scholarship Application
High School:
High School Ranking: _____
(A copy of your High School transcript must be submitted by your High School)
Number of Students in Senior Class:
Listing of Extra-curricular activities you participated in including athletic teams and number of years you participated. (Include only Sophomore, Junior, and Senior years):
Name of College you expect to attend in the fall of 2017:
Note: A copy of your acceptance letter must be attached.
Intended field of study/major:
Please indicate any special interests, community volunteer work, and /or organizational activities that you are involved in outside of school:
Have you participated in any of the HGSA sponsored activities (i.e. All-Star team, Mentor Program, Clinic Assistant)? If yes, please indicate the year and the activity you participated in:
Please provide with your application Letters of Reference from two (2) individuals not related to you (i.e. teachers, coaches, employers but not relatives):
Name: Telephone Number: ____
Name: Telephone Number:
Applicant's Signature: Date:
In 500 words or less, describe the ways in which playing softball in the Hamilton Girls Softball Association benefited you. Your essay should be typed or computer-printed and attached to your application.
2018 Scholarship Application
Checklist
___ Completed Application
___ 5 Years on an HGSA Minor, Major, and/or Senior League Team
___ Copy of College, University, or Technical School Acceptance Letter
___ High School Transcript (Note: Although transcripts are typically sent directly by the school, it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure the transcript is sent and postmarked on or prior to May 1st.)
___ Two Letters of Recommendation (neither to be from a relative)
___ Required Essay (typed or computer-printed)
The completed application must be postmarked on or prior to April 30, 2018.
Completed Applications are to be sent to:
Hamilton Girls Softball Association
2017 Scholarship Fund Committee
448 Paxson Avenue
Hamilton, New Jersey 08690