Chipola Area Gators
2016 Scholarship Application
For Students Attending the University of Florida in 2016-2017
Deadline to apply: June 1, 2016
Student's Full Name: ______
Student's Address: ______
Home Phone: ______Cell phone: ______Email: ______
Last school attended: ______Graduation Date: ______
High School GPA: unweighted _____ weighted: ______Class rank: ______Number in class: ______
SAT: ______ACT: ______
Father's name: ______Occupation: ______
Mother's name: ______Occupation: ______
Is this a single parent household? Yes No Family's yearly income: ______
Total number of siblings: ______Total number of siblings in college next year: ______
List other sources of financial aid and scholarships, including Bright Futures:
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Have you received a scholarship from Chipola Area Gators in the past? Yes No
In which class will you be designated during 2016-2017?
Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
Projected major: ______
Please attach two letters of recommendation (one from school, one from community), an official copy of your transcripts from last school attended (high school or college), and acceptance notice from The University of Florida (transfer students may send acceptance notice separately if not received by deadline).
Also attach no more than three typed pages addressing the following:
- School activities: List high school or college activities such as clubs or teams to which you belonged, including elected or appointed leadership positions.
- Work experience and/or community activities: List should include all of your after school clubs, summer jobs, internships, community volunteer work, etc.
- Recognitions and awards: List should include personal attention given to you as a result of performance in scholastic, extracurricular, and community activities.
- What are the two most important character traits that you possess that make you the best applicant for this scholarship. (500 word limit)
I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that the information on this application is true and correct.
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Student's signature Parent/Guardian signature
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Date Date
Send completed application and required attachments to: Chipola Area Gators Scholarship Committee, 3165 4th Street, Marianna, Florida, 32446, POSTMARKED BY: June 1, 2016. A personal interview may be required. Questions? Please contact LuAnne Law, (850) 557-7425.
Chipola Area Gators
2016 Minimum Requirements for Scholarship Application
For Students Attending the University of Florida in 2016-2017
Deadline to apply: June 1, 2016
The Chipola Area Gators will award 1-2 scholarships to an individual(s) from Jackson, Holmes, Washington, or Calhoun counties for the upcoming fall and spring semesters. We invite all eligible applicants to apply, based upon the minimum eligibility requirements listed below. The application deadline is June 1, 2016. Any questions regarding the application should be addressed to LuAnne Law at (850) 557-7425.
THE MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
- You must be planning to attend the University of Florida in the fall of 2016.
- You must apply for admission to, and attend, the University of Florida for the fall and spring semesters within the academic year the scholarship is awarded. Funding will not be released until proof of enrollment at the University of Florida is received by the Chipola Area Gators Scholarship Committee in the fall of 2016.
- Your most recent GPA should be a minimum 3.0 cumulative unweighted.
- You should have a minimum SAT score of 1000 or ACT score of 22.
- If requested, you must make yourself available for an interview with the Chipola Area Gators Scholarship Committee.
- The selection criteria for awarding the scholarships will be based upon academic achievement, financial need, and extra-curricular activities participated in during your high school or college years.
- You must submit a complete Chipola Area Gators Scholarship application on or before June 1, 2016. The application must be received or postmarked by June 1, 2016.