Tom and Georgia (Tippy) Moreland

Pendleton County Education Foundation

(Created – 11/11/97)

  1. Scholarship recipients must be a resident of Pendleton County and a graduating senior at Pendleton County High School.
  1. Scholarships must be used the fall semester immediately following the award unless illness or injury prevents the recipient from attending. In the event the student is unable to use the scholarship in the fall semester, he/she must request that the funds be held in writing. This request will be reviewed by the Board of Directors.
  1. Scholarship funds will be sent directly to the college or university of recipient’s choice.
  1. Awards will be based on a combination of the characteristics of the applicant: sincerity of purpose, determination, cooperation, standardized college admission scores (ACT), leadership ability, citizenship, scholarship need, grade point average, rank in class and evidence of the applicant’s community and extra curricular school activities.
  1. Applicants must be applying with the intention to receive a two or four-year degree.
  1. Each applicant must submit a completed application with his/her work and a high school transcript.
  1. The scholarship recipient will be selected by a committee composed of:
  2. High school principal
  3. High school counselor
  4. A teacher
  5. Two (2) Board of Directors members

Submit your completed application to the Guidance Office on or before the due date for completion as established by that office.

The committee will choose the candidate based on the applications submitted and the decision will be final.

TOM AND GEORGIA (TIPPY) MORELAND SCHOLARSHIP

PENDLETON COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION

I.Name ______

Address ______

______

Phone ______

School You Plan to Attend: ______

_____Two-Year College or Technical School

_____ Four-Year College/University

II.Attach an essay of not more than two pages in which you identify your purpose for furthering your education, your determination to do so, and your need of the scholarship.

III.Attach your resume that includes activities, leadership roles and community service.

IV. Attach two written recommendations with the rating sheets from persons well acquainted with your work. One should be from a teacher who you have had in class. Instructions for return of recommendations areon the rating sheet.

V.Attach a transcript.

Tom & Georgia (Tippy) Moreland Scholarship

Pendleton County Education Form

Recommendation Form

Name of Applicant______

LastFirstM.I.

Evaluator: This form should be attached to the corresponding recommendation letter and returned to the applicant in a sealed envelope. Address the envelope to the Tom & Georgia (Tippy) Moreland Scholarship and include the student’s name on the outside of the envelope.

We are interested in learning about this student’s academic and personal qualifications for college. Please check the appropriate category.

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Motivation______

Character/Integrity______

Independence, initiative______

Work Habits______

Creative, original thought______

Community Service______

Contribution to School______

Potential for growth______

Reaction to Adversity______

Signature______Date______

Printed name______Position______

Length of time you have known the applicant:______