Chaparral Women's Club 2018 College Scholarships
Chaparral Women’s Club 2018 College Scholarships P.O. Box 1224 Round Rock, Texas 78680 www.rrchaps.org
2017-2018 Officers:
Chaparral Women’s Club is pleased to announce that we are sponsoring two (2) scholarships for Williamson County high school seniors graduating in 2018. Eligible schools include any public high school in Williamson County. The selection criteria are outlined below.
President: Michele Deck
This scholarship is intended for use to continue education beyond High School in the form of a 4-year College or University, Trade School or Community College.
President Elect: Audrey Standlee
Scholarship recipients will be notified by the end of April 2018 and will be recognized at the schools’ award ceremonies. Applicants not receiving scholarships will not be contacted. Disbursement will be made directly to the recipients’ educational institution.
VPs Fund Development: Dusty Bakke, Ashley Menefee VPs Service Projects: Brandey Branam, Nicole Alaniz Treasurer: Kim Baese Secretary: Kristen Arguijo Scholarship Advisory Board: Nicole Alaniz Celeste Gonzales Jennifer Gardner Ashley Menefee Libby Karabin Priscilla Short Over the last decade the Chaparral Women’s Club has handed out more than $600,000 in grants and scholarships and dedicated countless volunteer hours to charitable organizations within our community. Chaparral Women’s Club has volunteered time and money toward many projects, including Coats for Kids, Habitat for Humanity, Texas Baptist Children’s Home, Blue Santa, Handbags for Hope, The Caring Place, and the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter. In addition, the Chaparrals also provide select high school seniors with financial assistance for higher education.
Applications must be filled out in its entirety. Applications missing signatures, sealed transcripts, test scores or letters of recommendation will be dismissed. If a section is not applicable, please note “n/a”. Completed application(s), letters of recommendation, official transcript, test scores, and essay(s), must be postmarked no later than March 26, 2018 and mailed to: Ashley Menefee, Scholarship Committee Chairperson Chaparral Women’s Club P. O. Box 1224 Round Rock, Texas 78680 The following scholarships are open to all female graduating high school seniors in Williamson County:
The Spirit of Chaparral Scholarship Two (2) $2500 scholarships – seeks to recognize young women who have spent time giving back to their community. These young women must be an individual who is a good example to her peers; set high standards in all she does; a good citizen or steward in her community, (school, sports, church, clubs, band, etc.); a person others wish to emulate. Activities, academics, recommendation letters and essay content will be considerations for this scholarship.
Chaparral Women’s Club Scholarship Application 2018 All blanks must be filled in. If not applicable, please note “n/a”. Please mail application to: Ashley Menefee, Scholarship Committee Chairperson Chaparral Women’s Club P.O. Box 1224, Round Rock, Texas 78680
Application must be postmarked no later than March 26, 2018 Must include a certified, sealed copy of your high school transcript and ACT or SAT score report
Application for Spirit of Chaparral Scholarship Section I: Personal Data ____________________________________________________________________________ Last Name First Name Middle
____________ Date of Birth
______________________________________________________ Address
City
_________________________________________ Phone number Sex_____M _____F
________________ State
Zip
_______________________________________________ Alternative Phone Social Security #
Are you a U.S. citizen? _____Yes _____No
Father’s Name:________________________________ Address:
_______________________________________________
Mother’s Name:_______________________________ Address:
_______________________________________________
Combined Parent/Guardian Annual Income: _______< or equal to $50,000 per year _______$50,001-$100,000 per year _______>$100,000 per year Number of adults and children dependent on parent’s financial support:___________ Describe any existing conditions that are causing unusual financial expenditures for any dependents listed above:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Chaparral Women’s Club Scholarship Application 2018 All blanks must be filled in. If not applicable, please note “n/a”.
Academic Background (use additional sheet if necessary) High School Attending: Dates: From To (Graduation Date): ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Other schools attended (if applicable):_______________________________________________________________________________ Rank in class (estimated):
Current GPA:
SAT score:
ACT Score:
__________of__________
___________
_________
_________
College, university, trade or technical school that you plan to attend and field of study:_______________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Academic Background, continued List all academic honors and awards you received and check the box to indicate in which grade it was received. (use additional sheet if necessary)
9th grade 10th grade
Academic Honor or Award
*A certified, sealed copy of your high school transcript and your ACT or SAT score report must be included.
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11th grade
12th grade
Chaparral Women’s Club Scholarship Application 2018 All blanks must be filled in. If not applicable, please note “n/a”. List significant school activities in which you have been involved (clubs, athletics, band, student council, …) Place a check in box for each grade you participated in that activity. (use additional sheet if necessary) ACTIVITY
9th grade
10th grade
11th grade
12th grade
List community service activities you participated in and the grades you participated, include service hours performed with any clubs listed above. (use additional sheet if necessary) Group/Service Performed
9th grade
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10th grade
11th grade
12th grade
Hours Worked
Chaparral Women’s Club Scholarship Application 2018 All blanks must be filled in. If not applicable, please note “n/a”. List leadership and or work experience/internship positions held. State hours worked per week and how long you worked. Also, please list offices held and/or leadership roles in any clubs or school activities, if applicable. (use additional sheet if necessary)
Position/Job Title
Hours Worked Per Week
5
Number of Months/Years Worked/Served
Chaparral Women’s Club Scholarship Application 2018 All blanks must be filled in. If not applicable, please note “n/a”.
Section II: Essay Question: Write a 500-750 word essay on the following topic. Please type or print clearly.
Spirit of Chaparral Scholarship: What project has been most meaningful and why? Describe how you have grown through your philanthropic activities. How will you continue to make an impact in your community going forward?
Section III: Character and Integrity Please attach two (2) letters of reference that demonstrate your character and integrity. One should be from a school faculty member and the other from an individual with whom you have worked such as a coach, organization sponsor, church member, employer, etc.
Certification Statement I certify that all of the information on this Chaparral Women’s Club Scholarship Application form is true. Any member of the Scholarship Selection Committee has my permission to verify my overall GPA, standing and school activities with the high school’s administrative office. Applicant signature_________________________________________________
Date__________________________
Parent/Guardian signature___________________________________________
Date__________________________
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2017-2018 Officers:
Chaparral Women’s Club is pleased to announce that we are sponsoring two (2) scholarships for Williamson County high school seniors graduating in 2018. Eligible schools include any public high school in Williamson County. The selection criteria are outlined below.
President: Michele Deck
This scholarship is intended for use to continue education beyond High School in the form of a 4-year College or University, Trade School or Community College.
President Elect: Audrey Standlee
Scholarship recipients will be notified by the end of April 2018 and will be recognized at the schools’ award ceremonies. Applicants not receiving scholarships will not be contacted. Disbursement will be made directly to the recipients’ educational institution.
VPs Fund Development: Dusty Bakke, Ashley Menefee VPs Service Projects: Brandey Branam, Nicole Alaniz Treasurer: Kim Baese Secretary: Kristen Arguijo Scholarship Advisory Board: Nicole Alaniz Celeste Gonzales Jennifer Gardner Ashley Menefee Libby Karabin Priscilla Short Over the last decade the Chaparral Women’s Club has handed out more than $600,000 in grants and scholarships and dedicated countless volunteer hours to charitable organizations within our community. Chaparral Women’s Club has volunteered time and money toward many projects, including Coats for Kids, Habitat for Humanity, Texas Baptist Children’s Home, Blue Santa, Handbags for Hope, The Caring Place, and the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter. In addition, the Chaparrals also provide select high school seniors with financial assistance for higher education.
Applications must be filled out in its entirety. Applications missing signatures, sealed transcripts, test scores or letters of recommendation will be dismissed. If a section is not applicable, please note “n/a”. Completed application(s), letters of recommendation, official transcript, test scores, and essay(s), must be postmarked no later than March 26, 2018 and mailed to: Ashley Menefee, Scholarship Committee Chairperson Chaparral Women’s Club P. O. Box 1224 Round Rock, Texas 78680 The following scholarships are open to all female graduating high school seniors in Williamson County:
The Spirit of Chaparral Scholarship Two (2) $2500 scholarships – seeks to recognize young women who have spent time giving back to their community. These young women must be an individual who is a good example to her peers; set high standards in all she does; a good citizen or steward in her community, (school, sports, church, clubs, band, etc.); a person others wish to emulate. Activities, academics, recommendation letters and essay content will be considerations for this scholarship.
Chaparral Women’s Club Scholarship Application 2018 All blanks must be filled in. If not applicable, please note “n/a”. Please mail application to: Ashley Menefee, Scholarship Committee Chairperson Chaparral Women’s Club P.O. Box 1224, Round Rock, Texas 78680
Application must be postmarked no later than March 26, 2018 Must include a certified, sealed copy of your high school transcript and ACT or SAT score report
Application for Spirit of Chaparral Scholarship Section I: Personal Data ____________________________________________________________________________ Last Name First Name Middle
____________ Date of Birth
______________________________________________________ Address
City
_________________________________________ Phone number Sex_____M _____F
________________ State
Zip
_______________________________________________ Alternative Phone Social Security #
Are you a U.S. citizen? _____Yes _____No
Father’s Name:________________________________ Address:
_______________________________________________
Mother’s Name:_______________________________ Address:
_______________________________________________
Combined Parent/Guardian Annual Income: _______< or equal to $50,000 per year _______$50,001-$100,000 per year _______>$100,000 per year Number of adults and children dependent on parent’s financial support:___________ Describe any existing conditions that are causing unusual financial expenditures for any dependents listed above:_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Chaparral Women’s Club Scholarship Application 2018 All blanks must be filled in. If not applicable, please note “n/a”.
Academic Background (use additional sheet if necessary) High School Attending: Dates: From To (Graduation Date): ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Other schools attended (if applicable):_______________________________________________________________________________ Rank in class (estimated):
Current GPA:
SAT score:
ACT Score:
__________of__________
___________
_________
_________
College, university, trade or technical school that you plan to attend and field of study:_______________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Academic Background, continued List all academic honors and awards you received and check the box to indicate in which grade it was received. (use additional sheet if necessary)
9th grade 10th grade
Academic Honor or Award
*A certified, sealed copy of your high school transcript and your ACT or SAT score report must be included.
3
11th grade
12th grade
Chaparral Women’s Club Scholarship Application 2018 All blanks must be filled in. If not applicable, please note “n/a”. List significant school activities in which you have been involved (clubs, athletics, band, student council, …) Place a check in box for each grade you participated in that activity. (use additional sheet if necessary) ACTIVITY
9th grade
10th grade
11th grade
12th grade
List community service activities you participated in and the grades you participated, include service hours performed with any clubs listed above. (use additional sheet if necessary) Group/Service Performed
9th grade
4
10th grade
11th grade
12th grade
Hours Worked
Chaparral Women’s Club Scholarship Application 2018 All blanks must be filled in. If not applicable, please note “n/a”. List leadership and or work experience/internship positions held. State hours worked per week and how long you worked. Also, please list offices held and/or leadership roles in any clubs or school activities, if applicable. (use additional sheet if necessary)
Position/Job Title
Hours Worked Per Week
5
Number of Months/Years Worked/Served
Chaparral Women’s Club Scholarship Application 2018 All blanks must be filled in. If not applicable, please note “n/a”.
Section II: Essay Question: Write a 500-750 word essay on the following topic. Please type or print clearly.
Spirit of Chaparral Scholarship: What project has been most meaningful and why? Describe how you have grown through your philanthropic activities. How will you continue to make an impact in your community going forward?
Section III: Character and Integrity Please attach two (2) letters of reference that demonstrate your character and integrity. One should be from a school faculty member and the other from an individual with whom you have worked such as a coach, organization sponsor, church member, employer, etc.
Certification Statement I certify that all of the information on this Chaparral Women’s Club Scholarship Application form is true. Any member of the Scholarship Selection Committee has my permission to verify my overall GPA, standing and school activities with the high school’s administrative office. Applicant signature_________________________________________________
Date__________________________
Parent/Guardian signature___________________________________________
Date__________________________
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