J. HOWARD AND ELIZABETH M. BRUCE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
This application form is to be completed by students who desire to be eligible for the J. Howard and Elizabeth M. Bruce Scholarship. Applicants must be graduates of Shenango High School and have completed one year (two semesters or three trimesters) of study at a college, university, or community college. Applications are due on June 30, 2015.
I. Personal Data
Applicant ______D.O.B. ______
Home Address ______
City ______State ______Zip ______Phone ______
II. Family Information
Mother’s Name ______Father’s Name ______
Mother’s Address (if different) ______
Father’s Address (if different) ______
Guardian’s Name and Address (if applicable) ______
Brother/Sister’s NamesAge Grade Level/Current Status
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Father’s Occupation ______Annual Income ______
Mother’s Occupation ______Annual Income ______
Other Income Sources (if any) ______
College Scholarships and/or Assistance. Please specify if the award is a loan or a grant. Also, specify how much and how often the award amount is given (each semester, each year, one time only, etc.)
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III. Student Information - High School
Class Rank ______in a class of ______for ______semesters with a Q.P.A. of ______
Activities/Athletics (list clubs/teams, etc. & number of years for each)
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Honors/Awards
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Community Activities
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IV. Present College Enrollment
Education Institution ______G.P.A. ______
# of Semesters Completed ______Academic Advisor ______
Describe Major Field of Study. It must be in the field of science (Examples: Biology,
Chemistry, Engineering, Nursing, Pharmacy):______
Briefly describe program:
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Activities/Athletics (list clubs, teams, etc.)
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Honors/Awards
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Costs per year:
Tuition ______Board/Room ______Other ______
V. Unique Circumstances
Describe below any unique circumstances pertaining to any of the previous categories:
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VI. Future Education and Career Plans: On a separate paper (double-spaced), describe your plans for your further education and future career.
VII. Essay: On a separate paper (double-spaced, minimum of 250 words), write an essay about the United States’ system of free enterprise. You may include facts about its origin, benefits, attributes, and examples of how it affects your life and/or that of the community.
VIII. Signature: I, ______, attest that all the information presented on this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge, and that I have written the attached essay citing the sources of any facts and/or opinions presented that are not my own.
IX. Transcript and References
The guidance department of Shenango High School will provide your high school transcript to the committee. An official transcript from your present educational institution must accompany this application. At least one of the two letters of reference must be written by someone other than personnel from the Shenango Area School District or your present college.
The application, transcripts and references are to be mailed to: Joseph McCormick, Shenango Area School District, 2550 Ellwood Road, New Castle, PA 16101.
Deadline for submission is June 30, 2015.