Buck Hoppe Memorial Scholarship

Academic Year 2016-2017

Scholarship Procedures

This scholarship of $1,000.00 will be made to a qualifying student selected by applying the following criteria and not on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, or national origin.

1.Selection will be made from GrantUnionHigh School graduating seniors. The applicant must have met Grant Union’s graduation criteria at the time of the application submittal.

2.Hoppe family relatives will not be considered for the scholarship award.

3.Scholarship funds awarded are to be used for direct school costs only. School costs include tuition and the costs of books and supplies.

4.All completed applications to be considered must be received in the GUHS Counselor’s Office no later than 12 pm on May 19th, 2017.

5.An application is considered complete when it includes the following:

  • Completed scholarship application and accompanying essay.
  • Two letters of recommendation. One letter from a teacher and the other letter from a non-family member not associated with school. Letters should be from people with thorough personal knowledge of the applicant, who can testify to the applicant’s integrity and involvement in school, community activities.
  • Proof of enrollment in a community college, university or trade school. The proof of enrollment can be a letter of admission or an official letter from the Registrar’s Office at the school.
  • CurrentGrantUnionHigh School transcript.

6.Scholarship award will be given at Grant Union’s commencement ceremony June 3rd, 2017.

Buck Hoppe Memorial Scholarship Application

Academic Year 2016-2017

Please type or print neatly.

1.Name:

2.Home Address:

3.Date of Birth:

4.Parent or Guardian’s Name:

5.Home Phone:

6.CurrentGrantUnionHigh School Grade Point Average (GPA):

7.Name of college or trade school and location you are planning on attending:

8.Anticipated area of study:

9.In the space provided below list school, and community activities you have been involved with during high school and the estimated number of hours you have spent in each activity: Example: Football (10 hrs)

Please answer the following essay question on another piece of paper. (Limit answer to 100-200 words)

10.Why are you a good candidate to receive this award?

Applicant’s SignatureDate

Return this application form, additional essay pages and additional scholarship materials (see “Procedures” page) to GUHS Counselor’s Office by 12 pm on May 19th, 2017.