ROYAL SCOTT SCHOLARSHIPS
AWARD
The Royal Scott Foundation, Inc. will award two scholarships to students graduating from high schools in Jefferson or Berkeley Counties, WV who are planning to attend a degree program at an accredited University or College in West Virginia. The scholarships are based on need for financial assistance.
The awards will pay for, but not exceed, the actual cost of tuition and fees, room and board on campus, and books, less any amount the awardee receives from another scholarship or grant.
Payment will be made directly to the university or college each semester.
Renewal.The scholarships are renewable annually for up to three additional consecutive years.
Renewal applications must provide proof of full-time enrollment, maintenance of a minimum 2.5 GPA, and current financial status.
Eligibility.There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation or gender.
United States citizenship
Residence in West Virginia for at least one year.
Expected graduation from a High School in Jefferson or Berkeley County in current academic year
GPA of 2.5 or greater
Full-time enrollment at an accredited university or college in West Virginia
Demonstrated financial need
Application Process.The attached application form must be completed and, with other required documents, be submitted to High School counselor by March 1 of year of expected graduation.
School counselors ateach High School will select two (2)student applications to forward to the Royal Scott Scholarship Committee for final selection.
Personal interviews may be required for final candidates.
ROYAL SCOTT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Name of Applicant______Date of Birth______Soc.Sec. #______
Address:______Telephone Number:______
______e-mail address:______
______High School:______
University/College to be attended:______Accepted ?____Please attach Acceptance Letter
Do you plan to live on campus? Yes___ No___
Names and addresses of Parents or Guardians:______
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Names and ages of siblings attending college:______
Your field of study and degree sought:______
Your Employment Experience:(Baby-sitting, yard work, retail, restaurant, etc.)
OccupationDatesEmployer’s NameHours per week
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List other scholarships or financial aid for which you have applied:
Documents which must be submitted with application form:-
Copy of FAFSA report page showing EFC. Explain circumstances deserving special consideration.
High School records, for four years, of Grade Point Average, Attendance and Discipline
Letter of acceptance.
Two sealed letters of recommendation, one of which is from a teacher or guidance counselor.
Short typed essay describing how college education will benefit you and your community.
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ROYAL SCOTT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (Continued)
Statement of Accuracy: The Applicanthereby affirms that all the information he or she has provided in this Scholarship Application is true and correct to the best of his or her knowledge.
Legal Notices and Disclaimers: The Applicant understands and agrees that the completion of this application does not guarantee receipt of scholarship funding and that the decisions made by the Royal Scott Foundation Scholarship Committee are final. The Royal Scott Foundation reserves the right to discontinue, withdraw, or amend the terms of any scholarship at any time and without prior notice. The Royal Scott Foundation is under no obligation to provide any scholarship, and all scholarships are subject to funding availability. Submitting a scholarship application does not create any contractual relationship between the applicant, his or her parents or guardians, and the Royal Scott Foundation. Neither the applicant nor the applicant's parents or guardians shall have any legal or equitable recourse against Royal Scott Foundation concerning any scholarship or scholarship application.
Signature of scholarship applicant: ______
Signature of parent or guardian:
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Date:
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