Kristopher Noble Memorial Scholarship

Overview – The Kristopher Noble Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Kristopher Lavell Noble, a 2001 graduate of John Marshall High School. During his years in Marshall County Schools, Kristopher was an avid musician; he participated in numerous orchestras and bands. Immediately after Kristopher’s high school graduation, he enrolled in Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to pursue his aviation dreams. After receiving his Bachelors from Riddle, in 2005, Kristopher spent his entire professional career piloting the skies. In his leisure, Kristopherwould still regularly practice music, and play his violin and drums. Unfortunately, in January 2014, Kristopher’s life was cut short when he was involved in a plane crash, while serving his country overseas. To honor, remember, and celebrate Kris and (some of) his passions, this scholarship is to be awarded to an individual who shares some of Kristopher’s same interests.

Purpose – The Kristopher Noble Memorial Scholarship is meant to be awarded to a John Marshall graduating senior that looks to further their education, at an accredited college or university, by majoring in one of the fields that Kristopher most loved and enjoyed: Aeronautical Sciences or Music.

Eligibility Requirements – The priority of the Kristopher Noble Memorial Scholarship will be given to students pursuing a major in the Aeronautical Science field. Keeping in mind the broad scope of the Aeronautical Science field, any student looking to major in any of the following areas will have priority:

  • Airline Pilot Studies
  • Air Traffic Control
  • Aviation Business
  • Aviation Engineering
  • Aviation Law
  • Flight Safety
  • Meteorology

However, the scholarship is not limited to just Aeronautical Science majors. Any student who is looking to pursue a major in the field of Music, at the post secondary level, is also encouraged and invited to apply for this opportunity.

With that said, all applicants must meet the following requirements:

-Each applicant must carry an overall minimum of a 2.0 G.P.A.

-Each applicant must be eligible for graduation from John Marshall High School

-Each applicant must have been accepted by an accredited college or university

Application Process – In order to be considered, the following elements must be submitted for The Kristopher Noble Memorial Scholarship:

-application – applicant must type the application, in its entirety, or it is to be completed in blue or black ink

-written recommendation – applicant must select a John Marshall teacher, guidance counselor, or administrator that can speak to their academic abilities, along with their character qualities

-written essay – with the template provided, applicant must type or print, in blue or black ink, their written response to the provided essay question

-academic performance – applicant must submit a copy of their official high school transcript

Selection – Scholarship recipient will be selected based on the following criteria:

-application

-written recommendation

-written essay

-academic performance (grades 9 – 12)

Award – Scholarship recipient will receive a one-time award of $1,000.00.

Time Table – The following dates apply for the 2018 application process:

-Friday, April 20, 2018 – application must be postmarked by this date

-Monday, May 14, 2018 – recipient will be notified of their selection

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Section A – Applicant’s Personal Information

First Name: ______Middle Initial: ____ Last Name: ______

Street Address: ______

City: ______State: ______Zip: ______

Phone Number: ______Date of Birth: ______

E-Mail Address: ______

Full Name of Mother/Legal Guardian: ______

Full Name of Father/Legal Guardian: ______

Section B – Applicant’s Academic Information

Names and Locations of Colleges/Universities you have been accepted to:

Name of College/University / City of College/University / State of College/University

Name and Location of College/University that you plan on enrolling at:

Name of College/University / City of College/University / State of College/University

Anticipated Major:

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Section C – School Athletics, Clubs, & Organizations

Using the provided table, document your involvement in John Marshall’s athletics, clubs, and organizations. Ensure you provide your years of involvement, grades in which you participated, along with any office(s)/position(s) that you held.

Name of Athletic Team, Club, or Organization / Years Participated / Grade Level / Office(s)/ Position(s) Held

Section D – Community Involvement & Organizations

Using the provided table, document your involvement in any community clubs or organizations. Ensure you provide years of involvement, grades in which you participated, along with any office(s)/position(s) that you held.

Name of Community Club or Organization / Years Participated / Grade Level / Office(s)/ Position(s) Held

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Section E – Student Employment

If applicable, denote your most recent employer here. If you’ve never been employed, simply complete this section by placing an N/A in the box above.

Employer’s Name: ______

Employer’s Street Address: ______

City: ______State: ______Zip: ______

Supervisor’s Name: ______Phone Number: ______

Section F – Application Checklist

  • application – applicant must type the application, in its entirety, or it is to be completed in blue or black ink
  • written recommendation – the applicant must select a John Marshall teacher, guidance counselor, or administrator that can speak to their academic abilities, along with their character qualities
  • written essay – with the template provided, applicant must type or print, in blue or black ink, their written response to the provided essay question
  • academic performance – applicant must submit a copy of their high school transcript

Section G – Consent & Authorization

By providing your signatures below, you are consenting to provide your personal information to The Kristopher Noble Memorial Scholarship for its review. With that being said, you authorize that all of the information included within this application and its attachments are correct, true, and based upon factual evidence and information.

Student’s Printed Name: ______

Student’s Signature: ______

Date: ______

Parent’s/Guardian’s Printed Name: ______

Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature: ______

Date: ______

Application & its contents are to be postmarked byFriday, April 20th, and mailed to the following address:

Kristopher Noble Memorial Scholarship Committee

3126 Fork Ridge Road

Moundsville WV 26041 or emailed

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Teacher Evaluation & Recommendation

Student Directions: Provide this form to the John Marshall teacher, counselor, or administrator of your choice.

Teacher Directions: Upon completion of this form, please place your recommendation in a sealed envelope. On the front of the envelope, denote your name, title, and the applicant’s name. Return the sealed envelope, to the student, to submit with their application. The Kristopher Noble Memorial Scholarship Committee will anticipate and expect that your recommendation remain in its original sealed envelope, until their review of it.

With all of this in mind, the student applicant for the Kristopher Noble Memorial Scholarship has acknowledged an aspiration to pursue a career in the field of Aeronautical Sciences or in the field of Music. Therefore, to further learn about this applicant, please speak to this student’s academic abilities and character qualities by using the following evaluation.

Student Scale – using the scale provided below, please distinguish how you believe that this student rates in the following categories.

5 – exceptional4 – great3 – average2 – poor1 – unacceptable

Academic Performance54321

Goals & Motivation54321

Interpersonal Skills54321

Leadership Skills54321

Time Management54321

Overall Character 54321

Teacher Comments & Reflection – please use the space below to provide an adequate written response that directly speaks to the student’s academic abilities, along with their character qualities.

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Applicant Essay

Student Directions: Using the provided one-page template, you are to type or write, in blue or black ink, your response to the following:

Write an essay that effectively and thoroughly responds to any one of the following prompts:

1 – explain how and why a career in Aeronautical Science OR Music is important to you

2 – explain how John Marshall, and your experiences in the Valley, have contributed and prepared

you for your collegiate career

3 – thus far in your life, explain the one event that has impacted you most, and how it has helped

you to become the person that you are

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