Uniform Application for Community Scholarships

A scholarship booklet comprised of local and community scholarships that use one, uniform, application to save time and for ease of completion. Once the application is completed, it can be used for any of the scholarships contained in this booklet

2015-2016

Uniform Application for Community Scholarships

& Eligibility Requirements

For Students Graduating from
Fishers High School

Hamilton Southeastern High School

Introduction

The Uniform Application for Community Scholarships was developed to help high school seniors be more efficient and effective with the use of their time. In addition, and more importantly, utilizing this application will allow seniors to spend meaningful time writing essays for scholarships and providing other more specific information, in order to spotlight themselves as applicable for the individual scholarships. Seniors, and for any parents reviewing this application, it is an outstanding initiative on the part of the student to take the necessary steps to apply for any of these scholarships.

Thanks to a generous donation from the Fishers Rotary Club, FHS and HSEHS in Partnership with the Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation have launched an online application platform called SmarterSelect. Before beginning the Uniform Application for Community Scholarships Application online process, please read through the specific Scholarship Eligibility Requirements for each scholarship found in this booklet. Students also have the ability to preview scholarship applications through the SmarterSelect system.

Additional copies of this document can be found at:

  1. Fishers High School) website:

Questions-Jill DeMoss at 915-4293

  1. Hamilton Southeastern High School website: Questions-Lisa Woolsey at 594-4193
  2. FHS Naviance website:
  3. HSEHS Naviance website:
  4. Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation (HSSF) website:

Questions-Freedom Kolb, HSSF Executive Director, at 594-4100 or .

All Applicationsshould be submitted through the SmarterSelect Program

NOTE: On rare occasions, scholarship information may change after printing of this booklet. Please consider information posted online to be the most current and accurate information should any discrepancies occur.

Table of Contents

Sections

A.Application Submittal Instructions, page 3

B.List of Available Scholarships, Due Dates and Additional Required Information, pages 4-6

C.Detailed Scholarship Eligibility Requirements, pages 7-42

Application Items

  1. Uniform Application for Community Scholarships Form (complete Scholarship Application online using SmarterSelect)
  2. Official Transcript, Essay Questions, Financial information and/or special documents as listed in the Eligibility Requirements for each individual scholarship. Students may need the contact information for their guidance office or guidance counselor.
  3. In addition to basic contact information and future plans, students should be prepared to enter information regarding employment history, extra-curricular activities, and volunteerism. Some scholarships require letters of reference. Students may upload letters already in their possession or contact potential references via the SmarterSelect system.

Section A – Application submittal Instructions

1.Each application should be submitted using the SmarterSelect program.

2.If a Scholarship requires additional information, upload the required documentation tothe electronic application.

3.If scholarship requires sealed recommendation letter(s) complete the Email portion of the reference section to request the recommender send directly to scholarship sponsor. You will need contact information for your recommender.

4.Required items not included with your application may disqualify you for the scholarship.

5.Please thoroughly read the essay questions before composing your essay.

6.Double check your contents! It is the student’s responsibility to submit application and any additional documentation by the due date. The due dates vary and are indicated both on the Available Scholarships List on the next page and in the Eligibility Requirements for each scholarship.

7.Please remember, transcripts are required for all scholarships.

Section B – List of Available Scholarships, Due Dates
and Additional Required Information
Scholarship / Presenting Organization/Donor / Due Date / Online Application / Letters of Recommendation / Essays or
Statements / Additional eligibility requirement
Barbara J. Bednarz Cheer Mom Memorial Scholarship ( HSE only) / Bednarz Family
(HSSF) / 3-30-16 / X / HSEHS Competition Cheer Squad
Belfry Memorial Scholarship / Hamilton County Theater Guild / 4-15-16 / X / 2 / X / Majoring in theater, drama, or performing arts
BSELuke Butler Senior Scholarship / Brooks School ElementarySchool / 3-30-16 / X / 1 / X / Must have attended BSE for a full year
Carrie C. Colglazier Memorial Scholarship
(HSE only) / Colglazier Family
(HSSF) / 4-15-16 / X / 2 / X / Must have participated in HSEHS Girls’ Soccer, Girls’ Track or NHS. Or have participated in either FHS or HSEHS FFA
Charles Leonard Scholarship / Charles Leonard
(HSSF) / 3-30-16 / X / X / Majoring in education/teaching. Min 3.0 GPA
Chasity Bradford Memorial Scholarship / Bradford Family (HSSF) / 3-30-16 / X / 1 / X / Member of HSEHS Girls’ Track Team; Min C+ GPA
Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association Scholarship / Fishers Citizens Police Academy / 3-25-16 / X / 2 / X / Interest in the Criminal Justice Field; Min 2.5 GPA
Claire Tatom Memorial Scholarship / Geist Elementary PTO (HSSF) / 3-30-16 / X / X / Must have attended GES for one full year
Coach Don Nagy Memorial Scholarship
(HSE only) / HSE Football Program / 3-30-16 / X / 2 / X / Must be a four year member of HSEHS football team
Cumberland Road Elementary Scholarship for FHS students / Lisa Lederach, Principal / 4-15-16 / X / 1 / X / Must have attended CRE for one full year
Dr. & Mrs. Malcolm BrayMedical Scholarship / Riverview Memorial Foundation / 3-25-16 / X / X / Plan to pursue a career in health care
Durbin Elementary Scholarship in Memory of Nettie Ann Schembra / Durbin Elementary
(HSSF) / 3-30-16 / X / 1 / X / Must have attended DES during your 2nd – 4th grade years
Fishers Dental Alliance Scholarship / Fishers Dental Alliance
(HSSF) / 3-30-16 / X / X / Plan to pursue a career in dentistry or related field
FHS Alumni Association Scholarship / Original FHS Alumni / 3-30-16 / X / X
Fishers High School National Honor Society / FHS National Honor Society (HSSF) / 3-30-16 / X / 2 / X / Member of FHS NHS
Scholarship / Presenting Organization / Due Date / Online Application / Letters of Recommendation / Essays or
Statements / Additional eligibility requirement
Fishers Rotary Club Scholarship / Fishers Rotary Club / 3-30-16 / X / 1 / X
Fishers Sertoma Club Scholarship / Sertoma Club
(HSSF) / 3-30-16 / X / X
FJHS National Junior Honor Society Alumni Scholarship / Fishers Junior High School / 4-15-16 / X / 1-3 / X / Must have been inducted in FJH NJHS
Hamilton County Extension Homemakers Scholarship / Hamilton County Extension Homemakers / 3-4-16 / X / 3 / X / Majoring in Health and Human Science OR Elementary Ed.
HSEHS Best Buddies Scholarship (HSE only) / Best Buddies Clubs
(HSSF) / 3-30-16 / X / Must be a member of Best Buddies
HSEHS Drama Club
(HSE only) / HSE Drama Club
(HSSF) / 3-30-16 / X / Must have two years participation in Drama Club
HSE Education Association for People who Intend to Become Teachers / HSE Education Association / 3-30-16 / X / 1 / X / Must intend to become a teacher
HSE Key Club Shelley Link Scholarship
(HSE only) / HSE Key Club
(HSSF) / 3-30-16 / X / 1-2 / X
Jessica Adkins Memorial Scholarship
(HSE only) / Adkins Family
(HSSF) / 3-30-16 / X / 2 / X / Major in social services or related filed
Joseph Liddell Memorial Scholarship / HPE Faculty
(HSSF) / 3-25-16 / X / 2 / X / Must have attended HPE for three full years
Kent Riley Memorial Scholarship / Fishers Station Kiwanis / 3-25-16 / X / X / Special consideration given to Key Club
Leslie Anne Hulse Memorial Scholarship / Hulse Family
(HSSF) / 3-30-16 / X / X / Must major in law enforcement, social work, or related
Morgan Family Scholarship / Morgan Family
(HSSF) / 3-30-16 / X / 1-2 / X / Evidence of financial need
Orchard Project
Scholarship / Old Town Design Group / 3-31-16 / X / X / Must pursue a career in housing-related field
Pay It Forward
Scholarship / Hunter Law Office, P.C. / 3-25-16 / X / 1 / X
Peterson Family Scholarship / Peterson Family
(HSSF) / 3-30-16 / X / X / Must major in field related to business or education
Richard H. Crosser / Crosser Family
(HSSF) / 3-30-16 / X / X / Must major in field related to building trades
Scholarship / Presenting Organization / Due Date / Online Application / Letters of Recommendation / Essays or
Statements / Additional eligibility requirement
Royals Varsity Club
(HSE only) / Royals Varsity Club / 3-30-16 / X / 1 / X / Must be a student athlete
Saxony/Republic Scholarship for Achievement in the Arts / Saxony Republic (HSSF) / 3-25-16 / X / 0-2 / X / Must major in visual or performing arts
Thomas E. Reece Scholarship (HSEHS only) / Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation (HSSF) / 3-30-16 / X
Thorpe Creek Elementary Scholarship / TCE Faculty
(HSSF) / 3-30-16 / X / X / Must have attended TCE
TigerOne Scholarship
(FHS only) / TigerOne
(HSSF) / 3-24-16 / X / 1 / X / Must be a student athlete (IHSAA sanctioned)
Walter F. Kelly Scholarship / Walter Kelly
(HSSF) / 3-30-16 / X / X / Must major in accounting or public sector leadership
Section C – Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Barbara J. Bednarz Cheer Mom Scholarship

3-30-16

A $250 scholarship will be awarded to seniors at Hamilton Southeastern who are members of the competition cheerleading squad.

Eligibility Requirements:

  1. Must be a senior at HSEHS on the competition cheer squad.
  2. Must be enrolled or intend to enroll in postsecondary education (2 or 4 year college/university, trade school etc.)

Due Date / Application / Transcript / Letters of
Recommendation / Essays
3-30-16 / X

Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation (HSSF) Administered Scholarship.

HSSF reserves the right to not award any scholarship or alter scholarship amounts.

Scholarships are made payable to the intended school of choice and not directly to the recipient.

Section C – Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Belfry Memorial Scholarship

Due 4-15-16

This scholarship is for a Hamilton County high school senior who is planning to attend college in the fall and major in theater, drama, and/or performing arts.

In the past, this award has been from $1,000 to $1,250.

Two recommendation letters are required; include the evaluation form with each one:

  • One from your drama teacher
  • One from a community member, clergymen, civic leader, or employer, etc.

Write an essay about your dramatic experience and include the reasons why you are requesting this scholarship.

Questions:317/773-4699

Due Date / Application / Transcript / Letters of
Recommendation / Essays
4-15-16 / X / X / X / X
Section C – Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Brooks School Elementary/Luke Butler Senior Scholarship

Due 3-30-16

Two $500 scholarships will be awardedin memory of Luke Butler to graduating seniors from either Hamilton Southeastern High School and/or Fishers High School who attended Brooks School Elementary for a minimum of one full school year.

Eligibility Requirements: Completed application

  • Written explanation of post-high school plans
  • Written explanation of how the scholarship will be used (200 word maximum)
  • Written essay on a life lesson learned while attending BSE that impacted

applicant’s life (1-2 page maximum-minimum font size of 10 point)

  • Letter of recommendation from a current counselor, teacher or employer who can

attest to student’s character and academic potential.

Selection Process: A selection committee which consists of BSE staff members will

evaluate student applications and select scholarship recipients. The winners will be

honored at the High School Senior Awards Night. The scholarship winners will be

notified.

Due Date / Application / Transcript / Letters of
Recommendation / Essays
3-30-16 / X / X / X
Section C – Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Carrie Colglazier Memorial Scholarship

Due4-15-16

Hamilton Southeastern High School, in cooperation with the Colglazier family, has established a memorial scholarship in honor of Carrie Colglazier who was tragically killed by a drunk driver on June 6th, 2003. She was an HSEHS two sport, All State student- athlete in soccer and track. She was an active member of the FFA program and a member ofNational Honor Society. She was extremely passionate about her family, friends, teammates, teachers and coaches, and took great pride in being a Royal!

The $12,000, four year scholarship ($3,000 awarded annually) is funded by an endowment through the Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation and by the Carrie Colglazier Community Service Workday. The workday, which will be held in the spring (the Saturday before the first Saturday of spring break, March 26, 2016), includes workers from the Girls’ Soccer and Track teams, along with members of FFA and National Honor Society. Workers are asked to work up to an 8 hour day (8:00am-4:00pm) in the HSE community for a minimum $25.00 donation per worker. All proceeds go toward the scholarship.

Criteria for the scholarship:

  • Must be a senior planning on attending a 2 year or 4 year college, university, vocational or trade school
  • Must have participated in HSEHS Girls’ Soccer, HSEHS Girls’ Track, HSEHS National Honor Society, and/or FFA
  • Must have consistently participated in the Community Service Workday
  • Must have demonstrated academic achievement, leadership roles, and community service
  • Must submit two letters of reference: one from teacher or administrator and one from community member who knows you well
  • Must make a statement of your education and career goals
  • Must provide a photo
  • Must submit an essay using the following prompt: Describe a non-classroom experience (positive or negative) during your four years at HSEHS/FHS that has impacted your personal growth. Describe the situation and the lessons you learned through this experience.

Due Date / Application / Transcript / Letters of
Recommendation / Essays / Photo
4-15-16 / X / X / X / X / X

Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation (HSSF) Administered Scholarship.

HSSF reserves the right to not award any scholarship or alter scholarship amounts.

Scholarships are made payable to the intended school of choice and not directly to the recipient.

Section C – Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Charles Leonard Scholarship

Due Date 3-30-16

A $500 - $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to a senior(s) at Hamilton Southeastern and/or Fishers High School

Eligibility Requirements:

  1. Must intend to major in a field related to education/teaching
  2. Must plan on attending a four year college or university
  3. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
  4. Must be involved in a variety of activities
  5. Make a statement of your plans as they relate to your educational and career objectives and future goals

Due Date / Application / Transcript / Letters of
Recommendation / Essays
3-30-16 / X / X / X

Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation (HSSF) Administered Scholarship.

HSSF reserves the right to not award any scholarship or alter scholarship amounts.

Scholarships are made payable to the intended school of choice and not directly to the recipient.

Section C – Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Chasity Bradford Memorial Scholarship

Due 3-30-16

A $750 scholarship will be awarded to a senior at Hamilton Southeastern High School

Eligibility Requirements:

  1. Must be a member of the girl’s track team
  2. Must have a C+ grade average or higher
  3. Must demonstrate the qualities and characteristics of athletic achievement, kindness, friendliness, and community service
  4. Must have a letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, or other advisor
  5. Make a statement of your plans as they relate to your educational and career objectives and future goals

Due Date / Application / Transcript / Letters of
Recommendation / Essays
3-30-16 / X / X / X / X

Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation (HSSF) Administered Scholarship.

HSSF reserves the right to not award any scholarship or alter scholarship amounts.

Scholarships are made payable to the intended school of choice and not directly to the recipient.

Section C – Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association Scholarship

Due 3-25-16

One $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to either a Fishers High School or Hamilton Southeastern High School senior. This scholarship is available to a high school senior who expresses a strong interest in the criminal justice field. Applicant should possess leadership skills, community commitment and desire to contribute to society.

Eligibility Requirements:

  1. Submit a 500 word (or more) essay indicating why you have chosen a law enforcement related career and how you specifically plan to meet that goal.
  2. Provide TW lettersTwo letters of recommendation (include the evaluation form with each one) are required:
  3. One from a school teacher, and
  4. One from either a school counselor, coach or community leader

***The letters must be sealed and the envelope signed by the author

  1. Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher

After the Alumni Board reviews all applications and essays, you will be notified of your status and may be contacted to set up an interview time if you are selected. Do not make inquiries regarding your status. You will be informed if you have been selected to continue in the process.

Due Date / Application / Transcript / Letters of
Recommendation / Essays
3-25-16 / X / X / X / X
Section C – Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Claire Tatom Memorial Scholarship

Due Date 3-30-16

Sponsored by Geist Elementary PTO, the Claire Tatom Memorial Scholarship is a $500 scholarship awarded to one male and one female student graduating from either Hamilton Southeastern H.S or Fishers H.S.

Eligibility Requirements:

  1. Must have attended Geist Elementary for one complete school year K-4
  2. Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
  3. Must be planning on attending a four-year college or university
  4. Be active in a variety of activities
  5. Make a statement of your plans as they relate to your educational and career objectives and future goals
  6. Write a 300-500 word essay on what attending GES meant to you in your education

Due Date / Application / Transcript / Letters of
Recommendation / Essays
3-30-16 / X / X / X

Hamilton Southeastern Schools Foundation (HSSF) Administered Scholarship.

HSSF reserves the right to not award any scholarship or alter scholarship amounts.

Scholarships are made payable to the intended school of choice and not directly to the recipient.

Section C – Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Coach Don Nagy Memorial Scholarship

Due 3-30-16

Hamilton Southeastern High School Football Program in cooperation with the Nagy Family, has established a memorial scholarship in honor of Don Nagy who was a longtime volunteer football coach for the Royals. Coach Nagy was extremely passionate about his family, the Michigan State Spartans and the Hamilton Southeastern Royals. Coach Nagy believed in the life lessons that are learned on the football field. He was a tremendous asset to the Football Program and was a role model to the football players he coached.

A scholarship of $2000 will be given to aHamilton Southeastern High School seniorfootball player who best exemplifies the qualities and characteristics of Coach Nagy.

Criteria for the scholarship:

  • Must be a current Hamilton Southeastern High School graduating senior and a 4 year member of the football team
  • School activities
  • Academic achievement
  • Community service
  • Leadership roles
  • Must be planning to attend a 4 year college

Activities