MERCEDES V. LESSMAN

MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Provided through the

HillsboroEducational Foundation, Inc.

The Mercedes V. Lessman Memorial Scholarship has been established by her children to honor the memory of Mercedes Lessman. Mrs. Lessman lived in the Hillsboro area her entire life and was a housewife, seamstress at the local dress factory and a well-known artist. Her paintings have been displayed in various venues where she won many awards.

She was a member of local art clubs and once served as the Grand Marshall of the annual Old Settlers parade in Hillsboro. Mrs. Lessman lived on a farm southwest of Hillsboro. She was very active in community activities.

CRITERIA

  • Class rank (25%)
  • Income of Student & Parent (25%)
  • Cost of College Education (25%)
  • Available assets (25%)

AWARD

  • This scholarship(s) will be announced at the Hillsboro High School Honors night program by a member of the family or by the Educational Foundation.
  • One $500.00 (or more) scholarship will be awarded, depending upon resources available.

FUNDING:

  • Funding for this scholarship is made possible through the donations of many friends and members of the Lessman family.

Revised 3/29/2018

MERCEDES V. LESSMAN

MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Provided through the

HillsboroEducational Foundation, Inc.

Personal Information (will be kept confidential)
First name: / Middle name: / Last name:
E-mail address: / Home phone: / Cell phone:
Street address: / City & State: / Zip code
Date of birth: / SCHOOL: HILLSBOROHIGH SCHOOL
Family Information
Parent/Legal Guardian Name: / Parent/Legal Guardian Name:
I am applying as a:
___Graduating high school student / Career Goals:
Class rank (HS students only):
____out of ____ / GPA:
____on a scale of ____
ACT score: / Anticipated cost of tuition & Fees:
$______
List colleges you are considering:
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Please provide your family’s total household adjusted income as reported on IRS Form 1040: / Please provide your family’s expected contribution (EFC) according to the FAFSA finding:

PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED MATERIALS TO:

HILLSBOROHIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS OFFICE

522 EAST TREMONT STREET

HILLSBORO, IL62049

MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 20, 2018

The purpose of this section is to determine the use of your non-classroom time while attending high school. Please any other factors that bear on the use of that time including (but not limited to) employment family obligations, rehearsals and any special projects. You must indicate the amount of time spent weekly on each activity. Please add additional pages as needed

Extracurricular Activities
Activity / Description / 9th / 10th / 11th / 12th / Total
Yrs / Hour per week / Hours per
year
Volunteer Work and Community Service (unpaid
Activity / Description (Note any leadership positions) / 9th / 10th / 11th / 12th / Total
Yrs / Hour per week / Hours per
year
Employment (Paid)
Employer / Position / Responsibilities / Hours
Per
Week / Start
Date / End
Date
Honors and Awards | Honor/Award Type | Date Received
Honor/Award / Description (Note nature and level of competition) / Academic / Other / Month/Yr
Please list any scholarships and/or financial aid you have already received. Include the scholarship amount and what expenses the award covers:
Essay Question 1
Reflecting on your personal experiences and/or circumstances, tell us something about yourself not already or sufficiently communicated in your application that distinguishes you as a potential scholarship candidate.
Essay Question 2
Please tell us your financial need for this scholarship

Applicant Certification

Your signature is required below. Without your signature, your application is not complete.

I certify that the information provided in this application is true, complete and accurate and that all statements and essays are my own work. I give permission to the HillsboroCommunityUnitSchool District #3 Educational Foundation, Inc., permission to contact the HillsboroHigh School Counselors office to obtain information from my FAFSA and other records including GPA. Should I receive this award, I give my permission to utilize my name and award amount in any publicity or marketing materials.

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Signature of Applicant Date