Applicant’s Name ______

First Jump Scholarship

- For Aspiring First Generation College Student -

Sandra Day O’Connor High School

25250 N. 35th, Avenue,

Phoenix, AZ 85083

(623) 445-7119

Sandra Day O’Connor High School is pleased to offer a $1,000.00 scholarship, offered by an alumni family, to one (1) Senior Student who aspires to be a first generation college graduate in his/her family.

Through the First Jump Scholarship, the family will:

(i)  Pay $1,000 towards tuition for his/her first year of college ($500 per semester).

(ii)  Offer mentorship for recipient as he/she transitions into college.

The $1,000.00 award will be paid directly to the enrolling college/university (as two installments of $500 per semester). Check will be mailed to the student’s college account upon approval by the award committee and verification of enrollment.

To be eligible, applicants must meet these guidelines:

Ø  Be a graduating senior at Sandra Day O’Connor High School

Ø  Have an unweighted GPA greater than or equal to 3.0

Ø  Have a completely filled out scholarship application packet

Ø  Be willing to interview with the sponsoring family (award committee)

Ø  Be applying to or have been accepted to a 4 year US University or 2 year associates program

Ø  Be a first generation university student: both parents and all grand parents have not attended a 4 year university

The applicant must complete, sign and submit application packet to:

Mrs. Ostrowski, JDSE Scholarship Committee Chair

Sandra Day O’Connor High School Counseling Department

Packet must be received NO LATER THAN March 31th 2017. Application material will be shared with the sponsoring family (award committee), and will become the property of SDOHS.

Award notification will be made on or before April 30th, 2017.

Respectfully,

Mrs. Ostrowski

JDSE Scholarship Committee Chair


First Jump Scholarship

APPLICATION

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: ______Birth Date: ______

Address: ______

Home Phone Number: ______Alternate Phone Number:______

Email address: ______

EMPLOYMENT ( If Any)

Date Name & Address Phone No. Contact Person

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Parent’s Name / Occupation / Current Annual Income / Maximum Education Attained
Father:
Mother:


POTENTIAL UNIVERSITIES (please attach a separate sheet of paper if needed):

NAME OF UNIVERSITY / APPLICATION STATUS (Applying/ decision pending/ accepted to university)

ATTACHMENTS: (Required)

1. High School transcript.

2. Two Letters of Recommendation – one must be from a current academic year instructor.

3. Completed List of Community Involvement, Extra Curricular Activities, and Honors and Awards

(Form attached).

4. Completed Essay (Form attached)

CERTIFICATION: I certify that the information provided in this application is true and correct as of the date

set forth opposite my signature on this application and acknowledge my understanding that any intentional or

negligent misrepresentation(s) of the information contained in this application and its attachments may result

in the loss of the scholarship.

Applicant’s Signature ______Date: ______

Applicant’s Parent Signature (if minor) ______Date: ______

Return completed application packet to:

Mrs. Ostrowski

JDSE Scholarship Chairman

SDOHS Counseling Office


COMMUNITY AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Describe your involvement in community activities, extra-curricular activities and identify any awards you have received and describe your talents and interests. (Attach additional sheets for each category if necessary.)

Community Service Activities:

Name of Organization / Time involved / Role / Description of Participation

Extracurricular Activities:

Name of Organization / Time involved / Role / Description of Participation

Honors and Awards (include winning awards in athletic, artistic, or academic competitions):

Name of Award / Organization Granting Award/ Name of Competition / Date Award was given


ESSAY

(Attach additional sheets, if necessary)

What do you hope to gain from a college education?

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How will “First Jump Scholarship” help you achieve your future educational goals?

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Updated 01/23/17/Ostrowski