TCHS Class of 2017 Local Scholarships

(Sponsored by Tifton area families, businesses, and organizations) Application Procedures:

1. READ through the entire local scholarship packet. Read the directions, scholarship list,

Part I, and Part II of the Scholarship Application.

2. Review the scholarship list again and select five (5) scholarships for which you may be

interested and eligible. Be sure to note if additional information is needed, such as an extra application or letters of recommendation. Be sure to allow 1-2 weeks for someone to write you a letter of recommendation.

3. Complete Part I and Part II of application (Use Ink Pen). Leave the name of the

scholarship blank at this point.

4. Make five (5) copies of your completed application. Be sure to keep

copies for your records.

5. Print or type the name of the specific scholarship for which you wish to apply in the top

right corner of each of your four applications.

6. Some Scholarships will require a separate application form. (These forms will be available in the guidance office. Please see Mrs. Jackson)

7. Make sure your applications are neat and legible. Return each of your completed applications (part I, part II, and all supplemental information required) to the Guidance Department before:

DEADLINE: Monday Feb. 27, 2017 by 3:00 PM. TIPS:

Type your essay. Consider attaching a typed résumé to highlight academics, sports, clubs, awards, volunteer work, leadership positions, etc. You may also desire to include a transcript (See Mrs. Jackson in Guidance). Review your application and essays prior to submitting to the Guidance Department.

Do not procrastinate- start on your scholarship applications today. Be sure to do your college and national scholarship searches as well. An updated list of scholarships received at TCHS is available in the Guidance Department. Two other websites you should search are: www.GAFutures.org & www.fastweb.com.

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TIFT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL 2017 Local Scholarship Application

PART I: 1. Student Name_____________________________________________________________________ First M.I. Last Name Preferred 2. Home Address____________________________________________________________________ 3. Home Telephone: (______)____________________ Date of Birth: ________________ 4. Your best estimate of your high school grade point average (GPA) from grades 9th- 12th (present): (Please circle one): A (90-100) B (80-89) C (70-79) 5. Have you applied for college(s)? Yes / No 6. If yes, where have you applied to college? ______________________________________________ 7. SAT SCORE: ______ (Perfect score=2400) Critical Reading ______ Math ______ Writing ______ ACT Scores: COMP. Score: ________ English ______ Math ______ Reading ______ If you have not taken either, when do you plan to take the SAT or ACT? _____________________ 8. Activities, clubs, awards during high school (9th-12th) (Specify grade level- attach resume if needed):

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What positions of leadership have you held in school clubs, community organizations, etc. (specify grade level- attach resume if needed)

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9. What are your future college/ career goals? ______________________________________________

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___________________________________ Name of Scholarship

FINANCIAL INFORMATION: This information is important in determining financial need for scholarships with a financial need requirement: Father’s Occupation_____________________ Mother's Occupation ____________________

Place of Employment_____________________ Place of Employment____________________

Total number of dependents in the household________ Number in school________________ (# of students in Elementary ______ # in Middle/High School ______ # in college _______)

Are you currently employed part-time? ______ Where? ______________ Hours per week? ____

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Other documents you may include:

Official Transcript (See Mrs. Jackson)

Copy of your SAT/ACT Scores

Letter of acceptance (If required)

Evidence of Community Service (If needed)

Evidence of Leadership, Awards, Recognitions, etc. (If needed)

Please make sure you read and turn in ALL of the requirements for

each scholarship application before applying.

DEADLINE

Return your completed applications

(part I, part II, and ALL supplemental information required) to the

Guidance Department before:

Monday, Feb. 27, 2017 by 3:00 PM

APPLICATION-PART II: SHORT ESSAY

Type a 500 + word essay explaining why you deserve the scholarship that you are applying for. (If the scholarship asks for a specific type of essay, please follow the instructions for that particular scholarship).

Be sure YOUR name Is at the top of each page.

Your Essay (Part II) should be attached to Part I (first page) of each application.

Make sure you are including everything you are being asked to include in your essay for each application. Keep a copy for your files.

Always make copies of all paperwork submitted for your records.

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