Wisconsin Title I Association Student Scholarship
Dear Title I Coordinator/Counselor/Principal,
The Wisconsin Title I Association will be awarding up to four $1,500 scholarships to high school seniors from Wisconsin. A scholarship committee from the Association will choose the student recipients. The scholarship will be awarded to the recipients at the Wisconsin Title I Association's spring meeting.
The scholarships are available to students to further their education by pursuing a two-year certificate or four year degree. Students who apply must have been in a Title I Program sometime during their Early Childhood through Grade 12 school career. Public as well as private school Title I students are eligible to apply.
The Treasurer of the Wisconsin Title I Association will make scholarship payments directly to the school/college that the recipient will attend.
APPLICANT MUST:
● Be a resident of Wisconsin
● Be a graduate of an accredited high school
● Show a sincere desire and interest in furthering his/her education
● Plan to attend an accredited university, college, or two-year technical college
● Have been in a Title I Program between early childhood and grade 12
Submit the completed scholarship form postmarked by midnight, February 1, 2018 to:
Linda Bruun
501 K St
Reedsburg, WI 53959
Upon further study of the applications, a member of the scholarship committee may interview individuals who qualify.
WISCONSIN TITLE I ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
2017-18 Application
Date: ______
1. Name ______Sex: ______
(Last) (First) (Middle)
2. Home Address______
(Street-Route) (City) (Zip Code)
3. Telephone Number (_____)______E-mail Address______
4. Date of Birth ______Social Security #______
5.Father/Guardian______
6. Mother/Guardian ______
7. List the student activities in which you participated during high school. Include offices held and awards received.
8. List other activities in which you participated (community, church, clubs, volunteer work). Include offices held and awards received.
9. What employment have you had in the last two years or are you planning to have this summer?
Name of Employer Address Phone # Length of Time
May we call the above if we would like a reference? YES NO
10. What is your career choice? ______
11. What school/college do you plan to attend? (You must be pursuing a two-year certificate or a four-year degree.)
______
(Name of College) (City/State)
12. Have you applied for admission? ______Have you been accepted? ______
13. Add additional comments below or attach a separate sheet if necessary.
______
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14. HOW DID PARTICIPATION IN THE TITLE I PROGRAM BENEFIT YOU?
● You must attach a minimum of one paragraph answering this question.
● Your answer must clearly explain the benefits you experienced by being part of a Title I program and at what point in your education you were in the program; be specific.
15. WHY DO YOU WISH TO FURTHER YOUR EDUCATION?
● Please attach an essay of 300 words or less.
● The essay is a very important part of the application.
● The essay should show:
● Sincere desire to further education for continued self-growth
● Definite educational goals
● Clarity, neatness and expressiveness
Please indicate the number of words in your essay: ______words
Applications with essays of over 300 words will NOT be considered. (See Application Rubric and Essay Rubric available online)
16. Please attach two or more letters of recommendation. (One letter must be from a
Professional school staff member.)
17. Have an official from your high school complete the section below.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Certification by school official of participation in Title I
I certify that ______was in a Title I program sometime during his/her Early Childhood through grade 12 school years.
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Signature of Counselor or School Official Date
Print counselor’s/school official’s name: ______
______(____)______
School Position Telephone Number
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Name of High School