Harford County Public Schools

ALFRED ANDERSON MATH/SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP


2011-2012

ALFRED ANDERSON MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP

Background

A fund has been established to award a scholarship to a deserving Harford County Public High School senior for the purpose of continuing post high school study of mathematics/science.

Selection Procedure

Each public high school in Harford County and the Science and Mathematics Academy at Aberdeen High School shall establish a Nomination Committee for the purpose of selecting a nominee for this scholarship. The Nomination Committee shall be composed of four teachers (one of whom shall be a math department chairperson), a school counselor, and the school principal (who shall be the Nomination Committee Chairperson).

All faculty members who teach mathematics or science may nominate students for this award. The Nomination Committee shall evaluate all nominees and select one eligible student. This student’s application packet shall be forwarded to the Central Selection Committee Chairperson.

The Central Selection Committee shall be composed of the Supervisor of Mathematics, the Supervisor of Science, the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, the Executive Director of Secondary Education, and the Supervisor of School Counseling (who shall be the Central Selection Committee Chairperson), or their designees. The Central Selection Committee shall evaluate the nominees and recommend the student to be awarded the Alfred Anderson Mathematics/Science Scholarship to the Superintendent of Schools. Consideration will be given to continuing the grants awarded to students in previous years if their grades and performance warrant, and if funds are available.

Calendar of Events

Nominations for the Alfred Anderson Mathematics/Science Scholarship shall be submitted to the high school Nomination Selection Committee. The Nomination Selection Committee at each high school and the SMA selects one nominee, based on requirements and criteria.


Friday, March 16, 2012

The principal forwards the nominee’s application packet to the Supervisor of School Counseling, 102 South Hickory Avenue.


By Friday, March 30, 2012

The Central Selection Committee evaluates the nominees and selects the scholarship recipient.


By Monday, April 16, 2012

The principal of the nominee’s school is advised of the Central Selection Committee decision, and the award is presented to the student at the school’s awards assembly or other appropriate occasion.

The scholarship award shall be $1,000.Selection Criteria

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

¨  The nominee shall have been a full-time Harford County Public School student in grades 11 and 12.

¨  Based on a 4.0 unweighted scale, the nominee shall have a minimum GPA of 3.50 in mathematics or science and a minimum combined mathematics/science GPA of 3.50.

¨  The nominee shall have earned a minimum of four credits in mathematics (calculus preferred) and science.

Personal Attributes

¨  The nominee shall have demonstrated a keen interest in the study of mathematics and/or science

¨  The nominee shall have demonstrated a serious attitude toward academic studies in general.

¨  The nominee shall have been a good school citizen.

¨  The nominee shall have given indications of a life-long commitment to a career in an advancement of mathematics and/or science.

Financial Need

While financial need is not the overriding criterion, special consideration will be given to a student who may be able to achieve goals in mathematics/science which might otherwise have been unattainable by him or her.

Additional Requirements

¨  Resume of the student’s school and community activities.

¨  Letter of recommendation from the student’s mathematics or science instructor or the school principal.

¨  Essay written by the students explaining how a degree in mathematics and/or science will enhance his or her future plans.

2011-2012
ALFRED ANDERSON MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATION

High School

Student’s Full Name Telephone Number

Home Address

Mother/Guardian Full Name Father/Guardian Full Name

Academic Requirements

Math GPA: Science GPA: Math/Science Combined GPA:

(unweighted) (unweighted) (unweighted)

Credits Earned
Math / Science

Applications in to the following colleges/universities:

1. Accepted?

2. Accepted?

3. Accepted?

To The Student: Enclose a resume of your activities in the school and

community since you have entered high school.

To The School: Please attach a copy of the student’s official transcript,

current report card, and SAT/ACT testing results if available.

Signature of School Official or Counselor submitting this application: Date


RECOMMENDATION

(Describe why the nominee should be awarded the scholarship, giving evidence of the following: interest in mathematics and/or science, attitude toward academics in general, citizenship, life-long commitment to mathematics and/or science, and financial need):

Principal or Teacher - Signature Position Date


As the nominee, write an essay explaining how a degree in mathematics/science will enhance your future plans.

Student’s Signature Date