Instructions for Completing Scspma

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING

MARK COBB MEMORIAL/RON MCWHIRT SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATION PACKAGE

2012-2013

Eligibility Criteria

_____Applicant’s parent or legal guardian must be a full-time CCSD employee.

_____Applicant must be a graduating senior (June 2013) in a Charleston County School District (CCSD) school.

_____Applicant must be seeking admission into a technical, 2 year or 4 year college/university.

Contents of the Application Package

ALL OF THE FOLLOWING MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR THE PACKAGE TO BE COMPLETE OR IT WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

_____Mark Cobb Memorial/Ron McWhirt Scholarship Application fully completed

___ Threecompleted recommendation reference letters (forms included in packet), each in a sealed envelope. All three recommendation letters must be submitted with package –DO NOTmail separately. Remind the people listed on the recommendations page of the application to include your name on the reference form before putting in a sealed envelope.

___ Onecopy of your final official transcript through 7th semesters of your high school education.

_____ESSAY: TYPE a 250-500 word essay discussing your personal career path and goals. Indicate how the fulfillment of your career aspirations will make a positive difference in the global economic community.

Submission Criteria

_____DEADLINE: Postmarked no later than midnight March 22, 2013

Mail application to:

CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Career and Technology Education and Secondary Guidance

Virginia Walsh Reijners

75 Calhoun Street

Charleston, SC 29401

The Mark Cobb Memorial/Ron McWhirt Scholarship Committee will review all qualified applicants and then determine the winner(s) of the one-time $2,500 Scholarship. All applicants will be notified of the outcome prior to April 25, 2013. Scholarships will be paid directly to the college, university, or technical school where the student enrolls.

Mark Cobb Memorial/Ron McWhirt Scholarship Application

2012-2013

(Please type or print in black ink) Do not modify this form; applications submitted on an incorrect form will be rejected.

Name: ______Phone: ______

Address: ______

City: ______State ______Zip Code: ______

Powerschool ID Number: ______Date of Birth: ______

Month/Day/Year

Name of Charleston County School currently attending: ______

GPA at the end of the first semester of this year: ______

College/University/Technical School in which applicant plans to enroll:

______

Address of College/University/Technical School

Intended Major/Courses of Study:______

Honors/Awards Received (within the past 3 years):______

______

Extracurricular Activities: ______

Community Organizations: ______

(May attach additional pages if needed)

Parent/Guardian Name: ______

(Must be a full time employee of Charleston County School District)

Parent’s CCSD e-mail address:

______

Home Address City State Zip

______

Location of CCSD EmploymentPosition

RECOMMENDATIONS

Please give the names, addresses and telephone numbers of the threereferences completing the attached letter of recommendation forms. References must be from: (2) Teachers or (1 teacher and 1 counselor) and (1) community acquaintance. Family members cannot serve as a reference. (You must use attached forms for recommendations.)

1. Name: Phone:

(Teacher)

Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

2. Name: Phone:

(Teacher or Counselor)

Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Name: Phone:

(Community Acquaintance)

Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

I hereby declare that the information contained in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Applicant Signature CCSD Parent or Guardian Signature

______

Date

MARK COBB MEMORIAL/RON MCWHIRT SCHOLARSHIP

Letter of Recommendation

(Community Form)

Applicant’s Name:

How long have you known the applicant? ______

Briefly explain below why you think applicant should receive this scholarship.

______

Name:

Relationship to Student: ______

Address: ______

______

Phone: ______

Email Address: ______

Signature Date: ______

(Please place in a sealed envelope, with the student’s name on the outside and return to applicant)

MARK COBB MEMORIAL/RON MCWHIRT SCHOLARSHIP

Letter of Recommendation

(Teacher Form)

Applicant’s Name:

How well do you know the applicant? (Please check one)

Very well (More than one year)

Fairly well (More than one semester)

Not very well (Less than one semester)

Please evaluate the applicant using the statements provided below. Please check the statements which best describe the applicant in relation to students, academics and extra-curricular activities. Please check only one response for each statement.

Not / Below / Above
______ / Observed / Average / Average / Average
Makes friends easily. / ______/ ______ / ______/ ______
Shows interest and concern for the welfare of others. / ______/ ______ / ______ / ______
Influences other students to work together. / ______ / ______ / ______ / ______
Communicates effectively orally. / ______/ ______ / ______ / ______
Communicates effectively in written work. / ______/ ______ / ______ / ______
Sets an example of good conduct for other students. / ______ / ______ / ______ / ______
Exerts maximum effort, showing a strong desire to achieve. / ______ / ______ / ______ / ______
Shows self-control and performs well even under pressure. / ______ / ______ / ______ / ______
Adjusts to demanding schedule of activities without neglect
to school work. / ______ / ______ / ______ / ______
Seeks academic challenge beyond that required by normal
course work. / ______ / ______ / ______ / ______
Sets high standards for own performance in a number of
areas and activities. / ______ / ______ / ______ / ______
Accepts criticism and makes improvements from it. / ______ / ______ / ______ / ______
Accepts full responsibility for personal shortcomings. / ______ / ______ / ______ / ______
Teaches practical skills to others. / ______ / ______ / ______ / ______
Participates in extra-curricular activities. / ______ / ______ / ______ / ______
Serves in leadership capacity in school organizations. / ______ / ______ / ______ / ______
Is an all-around good volunteer and individual. / ______ / ______ / ______ / ______

Briefly explain below why you think applicant should receive this scholarship or attach a signed letter (no more than one page).

Teacher Name:

Address:

Phone: ______

Email Address: ______

Teacher Signature Date:

(Please place form in a sealed envelope, with the student’s name on the outside and return to applicant)

MARK COBB MEMORIAL/RON MCWHIRT SCHOLARSHIP

Letter of Recommendation

(Teacher/Counselor Form)

Applicant’s Name:

How well do you know the applicant? (Please check one)

Very well (More than one year)

Fairly well (More than one semester)

Not very well (Less than one semester)

Briefly explain below why you think applicant should receive this scholarship or attach a signed letter (no more than one page).

Teacher/Counselor Name:

Address: ______

______

Phone: ______

Email Address: ______

Teacher/Counselor Signature Date:

(Please place form in a sealed envelope, with the student’s name on the outside and return to applicant)