Name:______

Neville Alumni and Friends Association

Common Scholarship Application

This is thebasic application for the listed NAFA administered scholarships for Neville Students. Some scholarships have additional application criteria – see checklist for more information. Return application to Guidance Office.APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 20, 2015 by end of school day

Name (First, Middle, Last) ______

Date of Birth: ______Cell #:______Email: ______

Father’s Full Name ______Cell #: ______

Mother’s Full Name (including maiden name) ______Cell #: ______

Parent (Mother or Father) Email: ______

Applicant’s Address______

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What college do you plan to attend? ______

What is your expected college major? ______

Date you expect to enter college (month and year) ______

(Must be no later than September following high school graduation)

Please list 9th-12thschool and community activities as well as organizations of which you are a member. Please include and office held in the organization. (You may attach a second sheet if you need more space.)

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Please list all other scholarships/awards, or financial aids for which you have applied, or have been granted (indicate which) for the coming school years.If None, write “NONE.”(Please attach additional page, if needed)

Name of Award/AidValueHas it been granted to you?

Please describe, in your own words, your feelings related to your association with Neville High School. Essay should be no longer than one (1) typed page using 12-pt. font with 1-inch margin. Please attach your essay(s) to your application.

I, ______, consent to full release of myscholastic record, character, and other factors deemed necessary by the NAFA scholarship selection committee regarding my scholarship application. I consent to allowing the Neville Alumni and Friends Association and Neville High School using my essay regarding my feelings and remembrances of my high school days in a collection of said essays gathered from the applications for NAFA scholarships offered each year to seniors.

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Signature of Applicant

This is to certify that the above applicant ranks ______in a class of _____ seniors.

The above applicant has a cumulative GPA (excluding spring semester of senior year) of ______/4.0 scale.

The applicant’s highest ACT score ______and/or SAT score ______

Student has attended Neville High school for _____ years.

Does this student participate in the free or reduced lunch program? YES or NO

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Signature of High School Principal or CounselorDate

  1. Applicant shall be graduating senior of Neville High School and must attend college full-time during the Fall semester following graduation.
  2. Applicant shall have attended Neville for a minimum of 2 years and be in good standing with Neville High School.
  3. Applicant shall have demonstrated good character, good citizenship, and good sportsmanship, a concern for others and an overall enthusiasm for life.
  4. Applicant shall type an essay describing their feelings on having attended Neville High School. Essays should be typed in 12 pt. font and no longer than one page. (Note: “Trey” Altick Scholarship requires an additional handwritten essay.)
  5. Each application must have TWO (2)separate recommendation letters from 2 different individuals. (These are general letters of recommendation for consideration for scholarship application. One letter must be from a Neville staff member- NO STAFF MEMBER MAY SUBMIT MORE THAN 3 RECOMMENDATIONS TOTAL, the other recommendation must come from a community member.)
  6. FOR THE NAFA SCHOLARSHIP (ONLY)-One parent of each applicant must be a member in good standing of NAFA.
  7. Each application must be completed IN FULL with certification accredited by the appropriate school administrator’s signature.
  8. All completed applications must be turned into the counselor’s office by the deadline date & time.
Check to Apply / Scholarship Name / Scholarship Criteria
James “Trey” Altick Scholarship / 1. I plan to attend LSU
2. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must write an essay responding to the following statement: “In your own words and handwriting, please explain your interests and goals in life, your chosen course of study and how you expect LSU will help you achieve your lifetime goals” Please attach your essay to this application packet.
Charlotte Bolton Scholarship / 1. I have been a participating member of the NHS Tennis Team for 2 years.
2. Minimum GPA: 2.7
Ruple-Brown Scholarship / 1. I am a student athlete
2. Minimum GPA: 2.5
3. Must attend a Louisiana college/university
Allen Scott Daniel Scholarship / 1. I have been a participating member of the NHS Baseball Team for 2 years OR
2. I have been a participating member of the NHS Golf Team for 2 years
3. Minimum GPA: 2.8.
4. Must attend ULM or Louisiana Tech
The Fred Golson Scholarship / 1. Minimum GPA: 2.8
2. Must attend a college/university
3. Must participate on the Neville Football team during the senior year
Brian Gregory Scholarship / 1. plan to major in Social Studies or Government
2. GPA not specified
James Machine Works Scholarship / 1. Minimum GPA: 2.5
2. Must attend Louisiana Delta Community College
Hershal McConathy Scholarship / 1. I have been a participating member of the NHS Basketball or Baseball Team for two years
2. Minimum GPA: 2.5
Andrea & Wally McMakin Scholarship / 1. Minimum GPA: 2.8
2. Minimum ACT composite score of 21
3. Must attend a Louisiana college/university
The James Traylor Scholarship / 1. Minimum GPA: 3.0
2. Must have participated on the Tigerettes for at least 2 years
Joyce Mehl Scholarship / 1. I plan to major in Education
2. Minimum GPA: 2.5
The Levert Visual & Performing Art Award / Benefactor will chose this year’s winner based on personal appraisal and input from Neville Performing and Visual Art departments.
Criteria will be established for future award winners.
NAFA Scholarship / 1. I plan to attend school in Louisiana
2. Father or Mother is a member in good standing of NAFA
3. Minimum GPA: 3.0
Coach Roosevelt Rankins Scholarship / 1. Must have attended Neville for 4 years
2. Minimum GPA: 3.0
3. I plan to attend a Louisiana college
4. I have participated in an extracurricular activity
5. Applicant must attach college acceptance letter
Scalia Scholarship / 1. I plan to major in an Allied Health subject (Nursing, Pre-Med/Dental/Vet, Pharmacy, Occupational Therapy, etc)
2. Minimum GPA: 2.8
3. Minimum ACT composite score of 21
Scott Scholarship / 1. Applicant must attach college acceptance letter from ULM
2. GPA not specified
Thomas Stephens
Scholarship / 1. I have strong character, participated in sports, and have demonstrated academic success.
2. Minimum GPA of 3.0