Glenn Karnes Memorial Scholarship

2015Application Form

Eligibility:

  • Current graduating student entering a continuingeducationprogram at a college, university, business school, technical school, or planning to serve in the military.
  • The student must have continuously attended Allegheny-Clarion Valley High School during 9th – 12th grades
  • Parent/legal guardian is a resident of the Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District during the year scholarship funds are provided.
  • U.S. citizen and a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • Student must not have a level II or level III misconduct on their discipline record
  • Preference will be given to students who are residents of the city of Parker and have in interest in the outdoors, music, or the performing arts.

Application Deadline:

  • All applications must be submitted by noon onFriday, April 24,2015, to the Senior High School Counselor, Mrs. Minnie Logue.
  • Two letters of recommendation (one from a teacher/employer and one from a community member (not a relative) must accompany the application.

 Incomplete applications or applications submitted after the deadline

will not be reviewed by the Selection Committee.

  • All applications must be typed. Answer questions with complete sentences and respond thoroughly to each question asked. Add extra pages if needed.
  • Each application must include a typed, one page (12-point font, double-spaced, with a 1 inch margin) essay about what it means to “Dream Big, Work Hard, and Act Responsibly” and how those values will be applied to your future.

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Name: ______

Home Address: ______
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Date of Birth: ______Age: _____ Sex: ____M _____F

Telephone: ______

Parents/Guardians: ______

1. List extra-curricular and non-school sponsored activities (4-H, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts) in which you have participated while in high school. Indicate the number of years (example: Choir – 4): ______

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2. List any special award(s) or recognitions(s) you received while in high school (high school or community sponsored): ______

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3. List any special interests you have pursued outside of school. How do you spend your free time?______

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4. List any employmentor community service experiences: ______

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5. What college, university or technical school are you planning to attend during the coming academic year or which branch of the military do you plan to serve? ______

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6. What will be your major area of specialization? ______

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7. What is your career goal? ______

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8. Any additional comments: ______

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Thank you for taking the time to complete this application. Mr. Karnes had a deep commitment to students and cared about you and your plans for the future. Please submit completed applications to Mrs. Logue before noon on Friday, April 23, 2015.

Date: ______StudentSignature: ______