Committed to the Community Mike Miller Scholarship
Application

Mike Miller was an advocate for education and served on the Aberdeen School Board for 15 years. He was the School Board President at the time of his death. He was elected to the South Dakota High School Activities Association. Mike was a member of the Aberdeen Police Reserves, as well as the Brown County Dive and Rescue team. He also volunteered for North Plains Hospice. Mike was the owner/operator of Shoe Science at the Lakewood Mall. He was an inspiration and encouragement to all who knew him.

One scholarshipof $300or more is funded annually by the Committed to the Community Mike Miller Endowment established by Mike Miller’s family and friends.

Eligibility

  1. Scholarships are limited to Aberdeen Central high school seniors
  2. No candidate shall be denied being recipient of a scholarship on the basis of race, creed, sex, religion, national origin, or any other basis which is prohibited by Section 501 (C) (3) of The Internal Revenue Code.

Application Procedure

Applications may be picked up at the Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation Office or in the Student Services area atAberdeen Central High School. If you would like an application emailed to you, please contact or

Completed applications should be returned tothe CHS Student Services Office.

PLEASE NOTE: A Completed Application includes:

  • Committed to the CommunityMike Miller Scholarship Application
  • Personal statement about applicant’s community involvement
  • Letter of Recommendation

Application Deadline

Completed applications including theletter of recommendation must be postmarked no later than April 1,or hand delivered to the CHS Student Services Office no later than 4 p.m. on April 1. Applications postmarked after this date will not be considered.

CHS Student Services Office

2200 S. Roosevelt

Aberdeen, SD 57401

COMMITTED TO THE COMMUNITY MIKE MILLERSCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Student Information

1.Name in full______

2.Address(street or box)______

(city, state, zip code)______

3.Home Phone______Cell Phone ______

4. Email address:______

5.Parents'/Guardians' name(s):______

6.College/University you plan to attend this fall: ______

Address:______

Phone Number of Financial Aid Office:______

9.SSN or Student ID: ______

By signing this application, I give permission to the Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation to publicize my scholarship award if chosen as the recipient.

Applicant’s Signature______Date ______

Scholarship awards will be sent directly to the student’s chosen college/university. Recipient must provide the Aberdeen Public Schools Foundation office with verification of collegiate registration for scholarship payment.

COMMITTED TO THE COMMUNITY MIKE MILLER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Student Information

Provide evidence of yourschool activity participation, community involvement, achievements, and leadership skills supporting your application:

School Volunteer Activities ______

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Community Volunteer Activities______

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Community honors, awards and accomplishments that you have received:______

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COMMITTED TO THE COMMUNITY MIKE MILLER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Personal statement about applicant’s community involvement

Letter of Recommendation are due to the Foundation office by April 1
Failure to receive this information by the scholarship deadline disqualifies the applying student.

Committed to the Community Mike Miller Scholarship

%CHS Student Services

2200 S. Roosevelt

Aberdeen, SD 57401

or

COMMITTED TO THE COMMUNITY MIKE MILLER SCHOLARSHIPLETTER OF RECOMMENDATON

Name of Applicant______

The person named above is applying for the Committed to the Community Mike Miller Scholarship. A description of the characteristics and abilities of this applicant would provide supplementary information to the Scholarship Committee.

Please briefly explain, how long and in what capacity have you known the applicant?

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PLEASE INDICATE BELOW, ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER, OR ON THE REVERSE OF THIS FORM, WHY YOU WOULD RECOMMEND THIS PERSON TO BE A DESERVING RECIPIENT OF THE COMMITTED TO THE COMMUNITY MIKE MILLER SCHOLARSHIP.

Signature:______

I can be reached at: phone______email______