RCHS Application for Local Scholarships 2018
Deadline: February 28, 2018
INSTRUCTIONS
Inside this application are two categories of scholarships available to Rappahannock County High School Students—Local Scholarships and Headwaters Foundation Scholarships. You must create an application packet for both types of scholarships and use the checklist to indicate the scholarships to which you are applying and that the accompanying essays are included. Be sure that you meet the requirements for each scholarship. Completed application packets from RCHS students should be turned in to the RCHS Guidance Office*. Put your name on each page.
EACH PACKET should include:
1. The appropriate Cover Sheet of this application.
2. The Student Aid Report (SAR) with your EFC (Expected Family Contribution), a one-sheet form sent to you by the Federal Government. The SAR is easy to download at www.fafsa.gov. If you cannot fill out the FAFSA, speak to the Next Step Director or RCHS Guidance Department for assistance. For need-based scholarships this is required. For others it may be optional or not a consideration. It takes 3-5 business days for a SAR to be processed once the FAFSA is completed—do NOT wait until the last minute to file your FAFSA!!!
3. Any required essays.
4. Attach an updated resume with each packet
Unless specified, assume that the scholarship will pay tuition at an accredited 2- or 4-year college. Some will pay tuition at a technical school.
Essays: Different scholarships require different combinations of essays. Essays must be single-spaced and paper-clipped to the application. Put your name at the top of each essay sheet along with the essay’s number.
QUESTION # 1: (about 250 words): Why do you need this scholarship? How else will you finance your education?
QUESTION # 2: (about 250 words): Describe yourself, your achievements, and/or your goals for future study and work. (Current college students who are reapplying must include an official copy of their college GPA and intended major in this essay.)
QUESTION # 3: (A brief essay) How has a relationship with an important adult has influenced your life?
QUESTION # 4: (about 125 words) What community service activities have you performed/participated in while in high school and discuss what plans you have for continuing service during college.
QUESTION # 5: (A brief essay) Why do you want to go into education?
QUESTION #6: What are the two influences (event, person, meal, etc.) that have led you to pursue a career in the hospitality industry? Please be specific about how these things led you to make this decision.
RCHS Scholarship Winners will be announced at a school assembly. Invitations to the assembly will be mailed to parents of students who will be receiving a scholarship.
* Eligible students from outside RCHS should contact the donors directly to submit applications.
RCHS Application for Local Scholarships 2018
Deadline: February 28, 2018
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP LIST
Only ONE (1) application packet containing a Cover Sheet, any required essays, resume and your SAR is needed for the following scholarships. Please select all the scholarships you would like to be considered for on your Local Scholarships Cover Sheet. Place your name on every sheet of the application. If you have any questions about how to assemble your packet, please see Ms. Papa.
· Alpha Delta KAPPA—RCHS senior woman studying education at a two or four year college. Req: Questions #1 and #5. $500.
donehey Scholarship for Hospitality Excellence—RCHS senior taking culinary classes and pursuing a degree in a culinary-related field. Preference for those with financial need. Madison County students attending the RCHS culinary program are eligible. Req: Questions #1 and #6. Up to $1000 ** Renewable for a second semester with proof of a 3.0 GPA. Apply for second semester directly with the donor.
· Greater Piedmont Realtors – Senior with merit and need, going to 2- or 4-year college, with a GPA of at least 2.0 and a record of involvement in community service, school activities/clubs/sports. Req: 250-500 word essay on the importance of Home Ownership. Two scholarships are available.
· JULIA BODDIE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP-- Senior with need going to college or technical school. Req: Questions #1 and 3. $500.
· Rappahannock County Lion’s Club Scholarship I – RCHS senior with a record of community service who plans on attending a two year college or technical school. Req: Questions #2 and 4. Renewable: Renewal is contingent on maintaining a 2.0 GPA. Contact Lions Club treasurer by August 15 to renew. $1,000 per year for two years if student carries at least 12 hours of classes.
· Rappahannock County Lion’s Club Scholarship II—Rappahannock County senior with a record of community service who plans on going to a 4-year school. Req: Questions #2 and 4. $1,000.
· RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY PTO SCHOLARSHIP--Rappahannock County senior with a desire to further their education at a community college or university. Req: Question 4 and‘If you could look ahead 10-15 years and think back to your high school experience in Rappahannock County, what is something you feel you will carry with you into your adult years? Why would it be important to you?’ Two awards of $1,000.
· Rappahannock Retired Teachers Association Scholarship – Rappahannock County resident who is going into education. Req: Questions #1 and #5. Renewable: Contact donor to renew. $300
· Johnny Jenkins Memorial Scholarship –RCHS senior going to a 2- or 4-year college. Req: Questions #2 and additional essay about working with special needs students/children and the role of music in your life. Preference given to applicants who include the topics of compassion and/or the role of music in the care of special needs children.
· Paul Andrew Nichols and H.B. Winfrey Scholarship – RCHS senior of good character with a broad record of community service as well as need. May be used at a two year college, four year college or technical school.
Req: Question #4. $500 first semester, $500 second semester if student remains in good standing with their school.
RCHS Application for Local Scholarships 2018
Deadline: February 28, 2018
HEADWATERS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP LIST
Only ONE (1) application packet containing a Cover Sheet, any required essays, resume and your SAR is needed for the following scholarships. Please select all the Headwaters Foundation Scholarships you would like to be considered for on your Headwaters Cover Sheet. Place your name on every sheet of the application. If you have any questions about how to assemble your packet, please see Ms. Habib in the Next Step office in the library.
· BERLEY JO RILEY SCHOLARSHIP—RCHS senior going to a technical school, training center, two or four year college. Scholarship will be given to any student with special needs, a student who has a family member with special needs or a student who demonstrates evidence of support for another person with special needs. Attach your SAR from your FAFSA. Renewable. Renewals use the Headwaters renewal form. Req: Questions #1 and #2 and a brief statement outlining your eligibility.
· ELIZABETH BIGGS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – RCHS senior with need who has benefited from the influence of an important adult in his/her life. The scholarship will be for a 2 year college or technical school and will be divided, $500 first semester and $1000 for second semester (pending review of first semester grades). Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 and remain enrolled for at least six semester hours. Attach your SAR from the FAFSA. Req: Questions #1 and # 3. $1000-$3000.
· E. Franklin Warner Memorial Scholarship – RCHS Senior with financial need who will appreciate it.
Req: Questions #1 and #2. Attach your SAR from your FAFSA.
· FRIENDS OF HEADWATERS SCHOLARSHIP-- RCHS Senior with financial need enrolling in a technical school, a 2 or 4 year college with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students must be registered for 6 credit hrs. per semester. Req: Questions #1 and #2 . $1000-2000.
· Grace Bradley Reid Memorial Scholarship—RCHS Senior going on to college or technical school who exemplifies the qualities of hard work and care and compassion for others. Renewable for a second year if funds are available. Req: Questions #1, 2 and 4. $1000.
· HACKLEY FAMILY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND -- Seniors with need going to a 4-year college. Preference to those with volunteer involvement, a strong work ethic, and an intent to major in business, veterinary or environmental science, or agriculture. Preference to RCHS senior, but all may apply. Req: Question #2. Multiple Awards. Amounts vary.
· HEADWATERS ANNIVERSARY SCHOLARSHIPS-- available to students pursuing or continuing their post-secondary education. Priority given to those from low-income families or are the first in their family to pursue a post-secondary education. GPA of at least 2.0 required. Req: Questions #1 and 2. Attach your SAR from your FAFSA.
· Jacquemin Family Foundation Scholarship—RCHS Senior attending a 2- or 4-year college or technical school. Req: Questions #1 and 2. $1,000.
· JANE BOWLING-WILSON LEADERSHIP AWARD – Scholarship for an exceptional RCHS senior with a record of leadership, volunteerism, and community service, enrolling in higher education. Selected students identified as finalists will be interviewed by the Jane Bowling-Wilson Award Advisory Committee and a member of the high school staff. Req: Questions #1 and 4. $1500 split between two semesters. Second semester money awarded upon successful completion of 1st semester with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Renewable for three further years of undergraduate study using the Headwaters Renewal form with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Renewal amounts may vary.
HEADWATERS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS continued
· JOSEPH HORNING SCHOLARSHIP –Scholarship for an African-American senior at RCHS planning on attending a two or four year college. No Essay. Attach your SAR from the FAFSA. Renewable for three further years of undergraduate study. Using the Headwaters Renewal form, apply by February 28 with proof of enrollment, a minimum GPA of 2.5 and SAR from the FAFSA. Up to $2000.
· LARRY and KATHLEEN GROVE SCHOLARSHIP—RCHS senior with financial need enrolling in a four year college with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference will be given to those applicants pursuing a career in education. Students must be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours per semester. Attach your SAR from the FAFSA. Req: Questions # 1, 2 and 5. $1000-$2000.
· LESINSKI PUBLIC SERVICE & SCHOLARSHIP AWARD--Award for a RCHS senior who has completed a minimum of 50 total community service hours from 9th to 12th grade and has a minimum GPA of 2.5. Both a Completed Volunteer Hours Earned Form (see attached) and a letter of Recommendation from Community Service Hour Supervisor are required. Please include an email address or phone number where the supervisor can be reached. Req: Essay - 250-500 words: Briefly describe your volunteer work while in high school and in what ways you feel that it has improved the community. How did this experience benefit you personally and what do you think you will carry forward from the experience into the next stage of your life?
· LYKES-DARDEN SCHOLARSHIP – RCHS senior with financial need going on to post-secondary education. Minimum 2.5 GPA last two semesters. Preference given to a student who has worked with Next Step staff, demonstrates the greatest need and who is the first in his/her family to attend college. Preference for students pursuing an education in journalism or photography, architecture, design or the arts. No Essay. Attach your SAR from your FAFSA. Renewable for up to three subsequent years for undergraduate study. Renewals- Apply using the separate Headwaters renewal form by February 28 with proof of enrollment, minimum GPA of 2.5 and a new SAR. Award amounts vary.
· RAPPAHANNOCK COUNTY GARDEN CLUB—RCHS senior with need, attending a two year college. $1250 per semester for 2 semesters. Second semester money awarded upon successful completion of 1st semester. Req: Questions #1 and #2.
· RPM SCHOLARSHIP FUND – RCHS senior enrolling in a 2- or 4-year college or technical school. Req: Questions #1 and #2. Must have had a minimum of a 2.5 GPA (last 2 semesters.). Preference to financial need and first in family to go to college. Multiple awards granted. Attach your SAR from your FAFSA. Renewable for 3 subsequent years with evidence of a GPA of at least 2.5 and proof of enrollment. Renewals use the Headwaters renewal form. $500 - $2000.
RCHS Application for Local Scholarships 2018
Deadline: February 28, 2018
Local Scholarships Cover Sheet
Name ______Phone: Home______Cell______
Address______
Email Address ______
Intentions: Name ofCollege/Trade School______Have you been accepted? ______
❑ Check this box if your mother is a college graduate. ❑ Check this box if your father is a college graduate.
Attach a resume listing your extracurricular activities, employment experience and volunteerism.
· List two high school teachers and their email addresses as references.
1. ______
2. ______
Please check the Local Scholarship(s) and the corresponding required essays for which you are applying. ONE application required
no matter the number of scholarships from this category that you wish to apply for.
__ Alpha Delta Kappa: Essays __1 __5 | | __ Donehey Scholarship for Hospitality Excellence: Essays __1 __6
__ Greater Piedmont Assn. of Realtors: Essay: See above
__ Julia Boddie Educational Scholarship: Essays __1 __3 | | __ Rappahannock County Retired Teacher Ass.: Essays __1__5
__ Rappahannock County Lion’s Club Scholarship I: Essays __2 __4 | | __ Rappahannock County Lion’s Clubs Scholarship II: Essays __2 __4
__ Rappahannock County PTO Scholarship: Essays __4 & __Supplement | | __ Paul A. Nichols & H. B Winfrey: Essays __4
__ Johnny Jenkins Jr. Memorial: Essays __2 & __Supplement
I certify that the information presented here is accurate. I understand that not every qualified student will receive financial aid and that decisions made by the scholarship providers are final and not subject to appeal. I hereby grant selection committees, scholarship organizations, and school employees permission to review my high school and college records for the purpose of evaluating my application and awarding funds. Information collected will be kept in the strictest confidence. I also release my photograph for use in Next Step/Headwaters promotional materials.