Name: ______

There are several scholarships available only to Rome/Floyd County students. Many of the scholarships are determined based on achievement and need. Below is a list thescholarships accepting the General Application and the basic criteria for each.There are several scholarships which require separate applications -these may be picked up in the Guidance Office as they become available. It is in your best interest to apply for all scholarships for which you are eligible. Please note that all listed scholarships may not be available from year to year, and some scholarships may not be listed here. Turn in this packet to Mrs. Wear ASAP (by Feb 1 if possible), and save your essay on a flask drive so you can just tweak it for different scholarships.

Make sure you check the application deadlines and have someone proof any essays you need.

SCHOLARSHIPS / Scholarship Criteria / Typical Deadline (Month)
____ Exchange Club Book of Golden Deeds / Excellent community service record. Essay. / February
____ Exchange Club Speech Contest / Positive theme of patriotism. / March
____ GNTC Scholarships / See Mrs. Wear to be put on the list. / Ongoing
____ Jerry Gatlin Memorial Military Award / Must have SIGNED a delayed entry program. / Late April – Early May
____ John Wayne Hall Memorial / See essay topic in this Application Packet / April
____ Johnson Elementary Alumni / Must have attended Johnson Elementary K-5 / April
____ Lodge # Scholarship (Masons)
____ Model Elementary Alumni / Must have attended Model Elementary K-5 / April
____ Model and Johnson Schools Foundation / See essay topic in this Application Packet / April
____ National Creative Society – 2 scholarships / Must plan to major in a fine arts area / April
____ Optimist Club Essay Contest / Open to all students under 18 years of age. See Mrs. Wear for this year’s theme. / February
____ Rotary Club of Rome Textbook
Scholarship / Scholarship based on economic need. Must have 3.2 GPA. / April
____ Shannon Lodge (Masons) / Moral Character; Community Involvement; Leadership Skills / May

Please remember that you are COMPETING for these scholarships. Do your best to present yourself in a way that makes sponsors want to reward you! In other words, think about what you write and don’t just slop through your essay… ask your parents and/or teachers for help if you need it.

What does “Moral Character” mean? Basically, this is what kind of person you are. Have you demonstrated by your actions that you know the difference between right and wrong? It means to act in a manner that is honorable, courageous, compassionate and ethical. It results in being viewed with respect, overcoming the difficult, and having a good work ethic.

What does “Community Involvement or Service” mean? This means you have demonstrated that you are involved in community service and have taken the role of one who organizes, directs and/or manages others.

Remember that several of these scholarships have separate applications that you must pick up in the Guidance Office.

Model High School General Scholarship Application

DIRECTIONS: Type or print very neatly all information.

  1. Personal Information

Name: ______

LastFirstMiddle

Address: ______

StreetCityZip Code

Phone Numbers: Home ______Cell ______

Email Address: ______

Parent’s Name(s): ______

Mother

______

Father

Mother’s Occupation and Place of Employment: ______

Father’s Occupation and Place of Employment: ______

Total Annual Family Income: ______(if this is not answered, you may not be eligible for a scholarship)

I live with: Both Parents Mother Father Grandparents Other

Do other dependent persons live with your family? Yes No

If yes, list their names, ages and relationship to you.

Name: ______Age: ______Relationship: ______

Name: ______Age: ______Relationship: ______

Name: ______Age: ______Relationship: ______

Do you have any siblings in college? yes no

If yes, where? ______

  1. College and Career Plans

Have you been accepted to a school for Fall 2016? yes no

If yes, where? ______

What course of study do you plan to pursue? ______

Do you plan to work while attending school? yes no

If yes, how much do you expect to earn? ______

Do you expect to receive assistance from any other source? (other scholarships, HOPE Grant/Scholarship, Disability, Social Security, Veterans, Loans, etc.) yes no

If yes, please listall and expected amounts: ______

______

______

  1. References

List the names, addresses, and phone numbers of two personal references:

  1. Essay - This is required. Save a copy of this essay on a flash drive to use each time you apply for a scholarship! You can tweak it for specific scholarships so you don’t have to write a new essay each time you apply.

Your essay should not exceed two (2) pages and should be typed and included in this packet. The essay must include these areas:

  • Financial reason(s) for seeking this scholarship
  • Your college and career choice
  • How this scholarship will help you reach your long-range goals
  • Why you should be the one to receive the scholarship
  • For the Model Johnson Foundation and John Wayne Hall Memorial, your essay should be about one of the following: “What is a Model Student?” OR “What Model Has Done For Me”

INCLUDE AN ADDITIONAL PERSONAL RESUME IF YOU HAVE NOT GIVEN ME YOUR SENIOR ACTIVITY SHEET FROM YOUR SENIOR HANDBOOK!