THE PIKECOUNTY

RETIRED TEACHER’S ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship was established in 2004 to assist a

PikeCounty graduating senior on a rotating basis

commencing with Eastern, Piketon, Waverly, and Western,

who plans to become licensed in Teacher Education.

The qualified applicant will receive a non-renewable

scholarship in the amount of $300.00. In the event there is

not a qualified applicant from the designated school, the

next succeeding school will be considered.

Eligibility

1. Recipients of this scholarship must be residents of Pike

County for a minimum of four years, including the year of

graduation.

2. Must complete an application and attach a transcript

with ACT or SAT scores.

3. Must be a full-time student at an accredited college or

university.

4. 3.00 G.P.A (Or better)

5. Must have a completed recommendation form from

either a teacher or guidance counselor.

6. Please write or type a one page essay on why you want

to become a teacher.

The final selection of the qualified applicant will be done

by the Pike County Retired Teacher’s Scholarship

committee. Please return the application, essay, and

recommendation to your home high school guidance office

no later than.

THE PIKECOUNTY RETIRED TEACHER’S ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

1. Student Name

2. Home Address

3. Date of Birth

4. Father’s (or guardian’s) Name

Occupation

5. Mother’s (or guardian’s) Name

Occupation

6. Parent’s (or guardian’s) annual income

7. Have you been accepted at any college?

If so, which college or university do you plan to attend?

8. What career field or major do you plan to enter?

9. What clubs and organizations are you a member?

(School, church, community, etc.):

Name of OrganizationOffice HeldYear

10. What honors (scholastic, etc.) Or awards have you received?

11. In what other extra curricular activities do you participate that does not fit into the above category?

12. List scholarships or financial aid that you have received

13. Have you completed and mailed a FAFSA Form

When

14. Number of brothers and sisters at home.

15. Do you have brothers/sisters attending college at this time? If so, please list that college:.

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Applicant’s Signature Date

PIKECOUNTY RETIRED TEACHER’S ASSOCIATION

SCHOLARSHIP

#1-POOR #2-FAIR #3-GOOD #4-OUTSTANDING #5-NO BASIS

1. GENERAL APPEARANCE 1 2 3 4 5

General physical appearance

appropriateness of clothing, neatness,

grooming, personal cleanliness

2. POISE 1 2 3 4 5

Bearing and posture, physical

maturity, demeanor, unusual

mannerisms, physical and social

ease, speech and voice, physical vigor.

3. LEADERSHIP ABILITY 1 2 3 4 5

Personal forcefulness, ability to

inspire, confidence, friendliness,

participation in leadership activities,

organizational ability, desire and

capacity for responsibility.

4. INITIATIVE-RESOURCEFUL 1 2 3 4 5

Industriousness, vigor, enterprise,

ability to protect or express him/her self

5. THOROUGHNESS-PERSEVERANCE 1 2 3 4 5

Attention to details, desire to

accomplish objectives.

6. ATTITIUDE-ADAPTABILITY 1 2 3 4 5

Personal philosophy and outlook

responsibility, dependability, attitude

toward authority, ability to get along

with others, cooperative.

7. JUDGMENT-COMMON SENSE 1 2 3 4 5

Mental maturity, logic of objectives,

reasoning and conclusions.

8. INTELLECTUAL KEENNESS 1 2 3 4 5

COMPETENCY

Imagination, ability to learn,

personal enthusiasm, ability to apply

ideas and knowledge readily

9. CHARACTER 1 2 3 4 5

Honesty, courage, and devotion to

Principle, morality, thrift, generosity

PIKECOUNTY RETIRED TEACHER’S ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

10. DISCUSS ANY RESERVATION YOU MAY HAVE CONCERNING THE PERSONAL STANDARS OR CHARACTER OF THIS PERSON.

11. DISCUSS ANY OUTSTANDING QUALITIES OR WEAKNESS WHICH YOU FEEL MAY BE IMPORTANT TO THE FUTURE SUCCESS OF THE INDIVIDUAL.

12. DISCUSS, AS DEFINITELY AS YOU CAN, ANY APTITUDE WHICH THE INDIVIDUAL MAY POSSESS.

13. HOW ONG, AND IN WHAT CAPACITY, HAVE YOU KNOWN THIS PERSON:

IF YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL COMMENTS, PLEASE USE THE BACK OF THIS SHEET

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