2018 Double Oak Women’s Club Scholarship - $500

Mission Statement

The Double Oak Women’s Club is dedicated to helping a graduating senior from our community who is continuing his/her education. We award a scholarship to a deserving student,who is pursuing educational opportunities at a college, university, technical or trade institution. We look for a student who exhibits a desire to excel in the following areas: Character, Academics, Community Service, and Leadership.

Scholarship Amount: $500

Qualifications for applicants:

1)Current Double Oak, Texas resident

2)A parent does NOT need to be a member of the Double Oak Women’s Club

3)A graduating 2018 senior who will be continuing his/her education

4)Exhibits a desire to excel in the following areas: Character, Academics, Community Service, and Leadership

Application deadline: Friday, April 6, 2018

Please mail early (or hand deliver). Any applicationpostmarked or hand delivered after this date will not be considered. No exceptions will be made.

Items to submit for DOWC Scholarship consideration:

1)Completed application

2)Essay (instructions included in this application)

3)Tworecommendation letters (from non-related adults who can attest to your character, i.e., teacher, volunteer coordinator, pastor, employer, coach, mentor)

4)Copy of school transcript or equivalent (if homeschooled)

Submit no later than Friday, April 6, 2018to DOWC Scholarship Contact Person:

Stephanie Gorman, 501 Cross Timbers Drive, Double Oak, TX, 75077

Contact Number: 909-754-2097

The scholarship winner will be contacted by phone and the news will be announced at the awards ceremony at your school and in the local papers.

Provide the following information whichwill be used to contact the winning candidate:

Student Name: ______

High School: ______

Father’s Name: ______

Phone Number(s): ______

Mother’s Name: ______

Phone Number(s): ______

RECOMMENDATION

Applicant: Complete this section:

Applicant Name: ______

Name of person providing recommendation: ______

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Person recommending: Complete this section:

This form must be returned to the studentbeforeApril 6, 2018

How are you acquainted with the applicant?

How long have you known the applicant?

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How would you compare this applicant to all other individuals the same age with whom you have had contact this year?

Outstanding
(top 5%) / Excellent (top 10%) / Average / Below
Average / No Basis forJudgment
Concern for Others
Integrity
Independence/
Initiative
Creative/Original Thought
Resourcefulness
Self Discipline/Motivation
Timely Completion of Tasks
Interpersonal skills

Please add specific additional comments without mentioning the student’s name orgender. (You may attach additional sheet(s) if necessary.)

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RECOMMENDATION

Applicant: Complete this section:

Applicant Name: ______

Name of person providing recommendation: ______

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Person recommending: Complete this section:

This form must be returned to the studentbefore April 6, 2018

How are you acquainted with the applicant?

How long have you known the applicant?

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How would you compare this applicant to all other individuals the same age with whom you have had contact this year?

Outstanding
(top 5%) / Excellent (top 10%) / Average / Below
Average / No Basis for Judgment
Concern for Others
Integrity
Independence/
Initiative
Creative/Original Thought
Resourcefulness
Self Discipline/Motivation
Timely Completion of Tasks
Interpersonal skills

Please add specific additional comments without mentioning the student’s name orgender. (You may attach additional sheet(s) if necessary.)

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Scholarship Deadline: April 6, 2018

The recipient of this $500 scholarship must be a 2018high school graduate and resident of Double Oak, Texas. The scholarship is NOT awarded solely on academic standing. The Double Oak Women’s Club desires to reward a student who is pursuing educational opportunities at a college, university, technical or trade institution. We look for a student who exhibits a desire to excel in the following areas: Character, Academics, Community Service, and Leadership.

APPLICANT SECTION:

To be completed by student applicant.

Considering your lifetime goals, discuss how your current and future academic and extra-curricular activities might help you achieve your goals.

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Applicant

Please list your extracurricular activities, club involvements, community service, volunteer activity, family activities, hobbies, employment, etc.

Activity / Grade Level
9 10 11 12 / Approximate Number of Hours Involved per Year / Positions Held or Honors

List three adjectives that accurately describe you and very briefly explain why you chose them:

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Applicant

Write a short essayon this sheet of paper, telling one story about yourself that would best give us an insight into the kind of person you are. For example, the story can relate to a personal experience, a significant academic experience, a humorous event or an unusual event in your life.

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