North Carolina Mathematics and Science Education Network

(NC-MSEN)

Pre-College Program

William Randolph Hearst Foundation Scholarship Application Form

Please submit in one envelope.

A completed application form.

An official high school transcript through the most recent grading period of the senior year.

A one page essay describing how the NC-MSEN Pre-College Program has contributed to your life and education, and how receiving this scholarship would benefit your future mathematics, science, technology, or engineering endeavors.

Two sealed letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or principal.

The completed participation validation form signed by the NC MSEN Pre-College Program coordinator.

Send completed scholarship application postmarked no later than March 15, 2007 to:

Rita L. Fuller

Associate Director, NC MSENPre-College Program

UNCCenter for School Leadership Development

140 Friday Center Drive

Chapel Hill, NC 27517-9495

Telephone (919)966-3202

Information and requirements to be considered for the Hearst Scholarship:

A $5,000 scholarship to a NC-MSEN Pre-College Program graduating senior.

Applicants are eligible to receive one scholarship award only.

Application is limited to NC-MSEN Pre-College Program students who have fully participated in the NC-MSEN Pre-College Program for 5 or 6 years.

Applicants must have a current cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.

Applicant must have a 900 or greater on the SAT.

Applicant must be admitted to a four year institution and plan to major in science, mathematics, technology, or engineering.

Applicant must participate in an interview with the scholarship committee.

NC-MSENPre-College Program

William Randolph Hearst Scholarship Application Form

1. Name______

(First)(Middle)(Last)

2. Home Address______

(Street/Box)

______

(City) (State) (Zip)

3. Home Telephone ( )______E-mail______

4. Date of Birth ______

(mm/dd/yy)

5. Parent or Guardian’s name ______

6. Address of parent or guardian (if different from home address)

______

7. Home town newspaper______

8. High school name ______

9. High school address______

(Street/Box) (City/State) (Zip)

______

(Telephone Number)

11. High school graduation date ______

(Month) (Year)

12. Applicant’s high school rank ______out of ______students.

13. Cumulative high school GPA through most recent grading period

GPA ______based on a ______point scale.

14. College entrance examination scores (ACT and/or SAT)

SAT______ACT______

15. High school honors received

______

______

______

______

15. High school extra-curricular and community activities (include any offices held)

______

______

______

______

16. Name of college/university you plan to attend______

Address______

(Street/Box) (City/State) (Zip)

17. Student’s signature______Date______

18. Parent/Guardian’s signature______Date______

My signature serves as permission for NC-MSEN Pre-College Program to publish my child’s name and photos in the event he/she is awarded the Hearst Scholarship

Please submit application no later than March 15, 2007.

North Carolina Mathematics and Science Education Network

(NC-MSEN)

Pre-College Program

William Randolph Hearst Foundation Scholarship Application Form

Participation Validation Form(to be filled out by applicant’s NC-MSEN Pre-College Program Coordinator)

______has fully participated in the NC-MSEN

(Student’s Name)

Pre-College Program for ______at ______.

(years) (site)

Any comments the scholarship committee should consider about this applicant?

______

______

______

______

To the best of my knowledge, the information provided above is true.

Signature ______

Coordinator, NC-MSENPre-College Program

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