GUS KADERKA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The family of Gus Kaderka has established this scholarship in his memory to provide financial assistance to a graduating senior pursuing education or training beyond high school. The scholarship is open to all qualified candidates without regard to gender, religion, race, sexual orientation or political affiliation. The scholarship will be awarded to one or more candidates based on successful scholarship application. Proof of admission and registration to an accredited college, university or technical school will be required to receive the award.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
1. Be a graduating senior
2. Have been accepted to and plan to enroll as a full-time student in a 2 or 4 year community college, university or technical school
3. Complete this application and return it to the high school counselor or send it by April 15, 2009 to Gus Kaderka Memorial Scholarship
c/o Gladys Kaderka
PO Box 766
Mason, TX 76856
No late applications will be considered.
SELECTION CRITERIA
1. Academic record
2. Financial need
3. School attendance record
4. Official transcript
5. Completed application, including essay
ESSAY
On a separate sheet (between 1-1 ½ pages, 12 pt font, double spaced) essay on one of the following topics:
1. The importance of education and your definition of “work ethic”.
2. Identify and explain who has been the most influential person in your life (example: parent or grandparent, pastor, neighbor, etc. and you do not have to use real name).
3. Identify your planned course of study, what you hope to do with that major, and where you see yourself in 10 years because of your course of study.
STUDENT INFORMATION
Name______
Last First Middle
Present Address______
Phone # ______
GPA______Class rank ______of ______
ACT Score (composite) ______last date taken______
SAT Score (combined) ______last date taken______
Your top 3 Colleges/Universities/Technical Schools to which you have applied and/or been accepted:
1. ______accepted _____yes_____no
2. ______accepted _____yes_____no
3. ______accepted _____yes_____no
Limit the following responses to the most significant in each category:
Philanthropy/Volunteerism: Where and how have you given of your time to make things better for others in your church, school or community.
1______
2______
3______
Active Memberships/Office held (organization, year) (organization does not have to be school related)
1______
2______
3______
Work Experience: (employer, position, year-most recent first)
1______
2______
3______
Which gross income bracket best identifies your family’s income in 2008?
$10,000 or less _____ $10,000-$29,999 ______$30,000-$49,999 _____
$50,000-$79,999 _____ $80,000 or more _____
What other means do you purpose to use to finance your higher education/training?
______
Explain briefly why you think you would be the best candidate to receive this scholarship.
______
I certify that the information provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Applicant’s signature Date Parent/guardian signature Date
Completed application and essay must be returned to the high school counselor or postmarked no later than April 15, 2009.
To receive award, student must present proof of full-time registration to the college, university, or technical school of choice to Mason High School counselor.