Deming High School Application for Local Scholarships General Application

Deming High School Application for Local Scholarships General Application

Name of scholarship for which you are applying:

Required Attachments:

***Please attach a narrative describing yourself and your future plans. You may want to include activities in and out of school, summer activities or jobs, full-time jobs, special interests, and talents: be SURE to include your goals. This may not exceed two pages. Essay must be formatted using double spacing and a Times New Roman font, size 12 point.

***Please attach a response to one of the following prompts. This short essay should be no less than 500 words in length.

(1)  Why does education matter in your community?

(2)  What traits do you have that will enhance your education and future employment?

(3)  Describe the solutions you would propose to improve or resolve a current issue such as health care, the economy or discrimination.

***References: Please provide two (2) letters of recommendation from people who have been instrumental in your academic, church, or personal growth. Your recommenders may not be related (immediate or extended family) to you.

***For each scholarship for which you are applying, please attach a copy of your transcripts with grades and test scores along with all of the documents mentioned above: your narrative and short answer essay, a resume, the two letters of recommendation, any college/post secondary institution acceptance letters, and a copy of this completed application.

Personal Information:

Applicant’s Name: / Date of Birth:
Address: / Phone Number:
Parent(s): / Num. of dependents still living at home:

High School Information:

Current rank: Overall GPA: Have you taken the ACT? Highest Score:

If you have NOT taken the ACT when do you plan to?

Course work for your SENIOR year:

***DO NOT INCLUDE ADVISORY

Extra Courses (IDEAL NM, Dual Credit, VHS):

***Note: Please be sure to use the correct application form when applying for scholarships. This application may be required in addition to a special application. Applicant may be disqualified if all instructions are not followed.