MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 2017!

This is a compilation of scholarships and awards, NOT AFFILIATED WITH, BUT IN ADDITION TO, THE DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS APPLICATION. It is available to graduating members of Whitman-Hanson Regional High School, Class of 2017. Many scholarships and/or awards are available to all graduating students residing in the towns of Whitman and/or Hanson and attending a public or private school, either within or outside the limits of either town. The Whitman-Hanson Regional High School Counseling office coordinates the local scholarship program for seniors of ALL schools. However, school counselors DO NOT determine the winner. The selections are made by the committees or trustees designed by the by-laws of each individual scholarship.

Monetary values for each scholarship listed in this booklet may vary from what is eventually awarded. Amounts listed were awarded last year, but may be increased or decreased. Payment is made by the appropriate scholarship committee. In most cases, payment is not made until the beginning of the student’s second semester in the freshman year after receipt of grades from the first semester. Please know that In the event of any last minute changes, some scholarships listed may not be available.

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IMPORTANT!!

TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS:

In order to be considered for any scholarship. you must fill out the appropriate forms and return them with all the proper requirements to the Counseling Office at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School ON or BEFORE WEDNESDAY. APRIL 5, 2017.

Criteria for all scholarships are listed before the applications. Before you start, read the criterion for each and check off any scholarship for which you may be eligible. It will help you keep track and not miss any. There is ONE application for “IN-HOUSE” SCHOLARSHIPS, and individual applications for the remainder of the scholarships, which are picked up by various committees. READ THE DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY. “Every” application must include your complete transcript and at least two letters of recommendation. Some applications may require more than two recommendations. Fill each application out completely and be sure to sign them. Lack of a signature could disqualify you. One copy of your transcript is available in your school counseling office, but you are responsible for all additional copies. All applications must be returned to the Whitman-Hanson Regional High School Counseling Office completed with transcript and required recommendations attached to each one.

Awards will be presented WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2017 - 6:30 PM in the Performing Arts Center at Whitman-Hanson Regional High School. If you apply for any scholarship, please plan to attend. Parents, families and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend.

ON THE BACK OF EACH CERTIFICATE GIVEN AWARDS NIGHT, PLEASE NOTE THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE PERSON OR COMMITTEE THAT ISSUED YOUR SCHOLARSHIP. PLEASE BE SURE TO SEND A THANK YOU NOTE FOR EACH SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED YOU AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: All applications and descriptions are available on our website www.whrsd.org/scholarships.

ANY SCHOLARSHIP NOT CLAIMED BY JUNE 1, 2018 WILL BECOME INVALID.