This scholarship was developed in memory of Laura Leyva, a former Syracuse High School student. The scholarship is available for all graduating seniors who will continue their education in a 2 year, 4 year, technical or vocational college of their choice. Thank you for taking the time to fill out this application and for your hard work during the past years. The World Language Club Sponsors wish you all the best in the future. Please fill out all applicable sections of this form, and return to Mrs. Harkness at Syracuse High School USD #494, no later than April 1, 2018. Print clearly or type. The appropriate candidate must be a graduating senior with at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. To be eligible for consideration for this scholarship, students must provide the following: 1. A completed application 2. High School Counselor certification of class standing and cumulative grade point average 3. 2 recommendations from a school official (principal, counselor, teacher, club sponsor, etc.) 4. A one-page essay responding to the questions listed below: a. What are your future education and career goals? b. Why are you applying for scholarship assistance? c. Why should we consider you for this scholarship? Discuss some of your best and worst qualities.
****************************************************************************** Student Checklist: o Application o High School Counselor certification of class standing and cumulative grade point average o 2 Letters of recommendation from a school official (principal, counselor, teacher, club sponsor, etc.) o One-page essay ******************************************************************************
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Name ___________________________________________________________ Address______________________________________ State/Zip__________ Contact Phone____________________ Alternate Phone_________________
What kind of school are you planning to attend? _____
Four year Public
______ Four year Private
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Community College
______ Technical/Vocational
Name, address and phone number of school you are planning to attend _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________
To be completed by High School Counselor. Applicant’s name_______________________________________________________________ Size of graduating class_____________ Applicants rank in class_____________ Cumulative GPA_____________ Please evaluate this student in the following areas: (circle the appropriate response) Leadership Ability