Dear Graduating Senior,
Thanks for applying for the Torii Hunter Project Scholarship and congratulations on finishing your high school career. Keep up the hard work as you take the next important step in your education! Before you apply, please review the rest of this page for important details about the application process.
The Torii Hunter Project Scholarship rewards high school graduates with high character that have displayed excellence in the classroom and in their community. Applicants are required to be in their senior year of high school at one of the following schools: Pine Bluff Senior High School, the Andre Agassi Preparatory Academy, or a member of the Orangewood Children’s Home.
A completed application file must contain the following components:
1) The application form
2) Student Resume
3) Character Essay
4) Statement of Need
Narrative sections of the application must be typed in 12 point, Times New Roman font and may not exceed the word count specified on the application form. Handwritten applications will not be accepted. Please follow all guidelines as outlined on the application form.
Completed applications must be submitted via email to no later than midnight of the deadline date determined by your school or district. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the receipt of their application by calling The Torii Hunter Project at 817-427-4621 prior to the deadline for submission. Confirmation is the student’s responsibility and The Torii Hunter Project is not responsible for lost or late applications. Any applications with missing information, or applications that are improperly formatted, will not be considered.
Award recipients will be notified by a school or district official no later than June 1, 2009. Please do not contact The Torii Hunter Project to check your award status. Torii Hunter Project Scholarships are one time awards of $6,000 to be used to supplement tuition for the recipient at an institution of higher education. All Torii Hunter Project Scholarship awards will be mailed directly to the institution of that students choosing.
If you have questions about the application, please contact your school or district officials.
Thanks, and good luck!
2009 TORII HUNTER PROJECT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
TO STUDENT: Please complete the following information accurately to the best of your knowledge. All applicants must be full-time students enrolled at Pine Bluff Senior High School, Orangewood Children’s Home or the Andre Agassi Preparatory Academy to be eligible. Deadline for submission of this application is determined by each participating school or district. Be sure to verify that your application, with attachments, has been properly and fully submitted. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial / Social Security Number / Date
Street Address City, State, Zip E-mail Address Home Phone (Area Code)
Alt. Street Address City, State, Zip Alt. E-mail Address Alt. Phone (Area Code)
US Citizen or Permanent Resident? Yes No / African-American Native American
Caucasian Hispanic
Asian/Pacific Islander Other / Male
Female
Name of High School
Currently Attending / High School Graduation Date / Intended College or University / Intended Major(s)
Have you been accepted to your intended college or university?
Yes No / Have you already received any scholarship money to date?
Yes No
If Yes, please list at #6 near bottom of the page
Please attach the following documents to your application:
- Student Resume (Limit 2 pages, minimum 12 pt. font, Times New Roman)
- Character Essay (Briefly define one of the nine Heart of a Champion character traits and what it means to you. A list of the nine traits can be found on any Heart of a Champion materials or at www.heartofachampion.org - Limit 300 words)
- Statement of Need (Briefly state why this financial assistance is critical to your collegiate success. Limit 300 words)
Applicant’s signature DATE
My signature above indicates that I authorize school officials to release the below information to The Torii Hunter Project for verification of my application for the Torii Hunter Project Scholarship.
1. Student’s cumulative high school GPA: ___ out of what scale (e.g. 3.0 out of 4.0) _ .
2. Class ranking (if applicable): ___ out of _ .
3. Total SAT (math, verbal and written sections combined) or ACT score: ___
3. Number of unexcused absences during senior year of high school: ____
4. Number of school issued disciplinary incidents in the past school year: ____
5. Estimated cost for tuition, books, and other tuition-related expenses (excluding housing) for the 2009-2010 school year $ .
6. List the name and the amount of scholarships/grants (excluding loans) the above student
is receiving, or anticipates receiving, for the 2009-2010 school year.
$
$
$
$
7. Total of scholarships/grants for the school year $
8. Total anticipated annual income of parents or legal guardians in 2009 $
Please email completed form to
Torii Hunter Project Scholarship at
Applications may be obtained on our web site