NORTH RIDGEVILLE HIGH SCHOOLCLASS OF 2018

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS INSTRUCTIONS

The following scholarships are sponsored by local community and school organizations for NRHS seniors only.

Read the criteria for each scholarship carefully to determine the scholarship(s) for which you are eligible.

Some scholarships require additional information and/or an essay.

If a Student Aid Report (SAR) is required, print the sheet that has the EFC (Estimated Family Contribution) from your completed FAFSA at fafsa.gov.

Please be sure to pay extra attention when writing your personal statement as the various sponsors invest a lot of value on this part of the application. Write your statement, proofread it, twice, and rewrite if necessary. Please type or print in black ink.

Steps for completing the NRHS Scholarship Application: Please follow each step.

  1. Complete NRHS scholarship application form, you must make copies for EACH scholarship application you’re applying for.
  2. Identify the scholarship that you are applying for by writing the name of the scholarship on each application cover sheet.
  3. Include a copy of your personal statement,transcript, and a copy of your ACT/SAT scores, available online at or each of your applications.
  4. Read and add additional requirements from the criteria for each scholarship, if it applies.
  5. Staple each packet individually.
  6. Do a complete and accurate job of filling out the application. Make sure it is as neat as possible. Review the application form in its entirety before completing it. If you have any questions, please check with Mrs. Matta or your counselor immediately.
  7. Turn in COMPLETED packets to the NRHS Guidance Department (Mrs. Matta) no later than March 21, 2018 by 3:00 p.m.
  8. Each organization will select the recipient(s). Scholarship recipients will be announced at the Senior Awards Breakfast Ceremony on June 1, 2018.

NORTH RIDGEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS OF 2018

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATION COVER SHEET

This form is to be turned in for each scholarship application packet. The purpose of this sheet is to assist you in organizing the application packet(s). Failure to follow directions exactly willdisqualify your application. Parents and students must initial next to each statement. If you have any questions, please check with Mrs. Matta or your counselor immediately.

Name of Scholarship

Parent Initial Student InitialCover Sheet is attached

Parent Initial Student InitialScholarship application is complete

Parent Initial Student InitialName of scholarship is printed on cover sheet

Parent Initial Student InitialTranscript is attached

Parent Initial Student InitialACT/SAT score is attached

Parent Initial Student InitialPersonal Statement attached, typed and

no more than 2 pages in length

Parent Initial Student InitialAdditional documentation is attached

(Ex. scholarships may request an additional essay or financial information)

Parent Initial Student InitialScholarship packet is stapled

Signature of Student Date

Signature of Parent Date

NORTH RIDGEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR CLASS OF 2018

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETINGAPPLICATION - NRHS SENIORS ONLY:

1.)Please read instructions and guidelines before completing this application.

2.)Applicant must print in black ink or type.

3.)You MUST do a separate application packet for each scholarship.

4.)Return applications to the Guidance Office.

5.)Applications due by: March 21, 2018 by 3:00 p.m. in the Guidance Office (NO EXCEPTIONS)

NAME______

Last First M I Phone #

NAME OF POST-SECONDARY SCHOOL YOU PLAN TO ATTEND:

______

NameLocation

MAJOR/CAREER PLAN:______

LIST ALL ACTIVITIES YOU HAVE PARTICIPATED IN

Include the grade of participation in parentheses after each activity. Be specific!

Extra-Curricular (grades of participation)

Vocal/Instrumental Music (grades of participation)

Athletic (grades of participation)

Community-Related (civic, youth, political, religious, scouting)

Volunteer

Employment

Leadership Positions

Honors/Awards Received

VFW Information

Preschool Attended and Years______

Kindergarten Attended and Years

Elementary School Attended and Years

Middle School Attended and Years______

High School Attended and Years______

FAMILY INFORMATION

Father’s Name______Mother’s Name______

Occupation______Occupation______

Place of employment______Place of employment______

Estimated annual college expenses: tuition______room & board______

Scholarships and Grants you have been awarded: Give name(s) and amount(s)

APPLICANT’S PERSONAL STATEMENT

This personal statement MUST be included in every application packet.

Your typed personal statement is very important to the application process. It is to be typed – 2 pages or less (double spaced) and should be attached to each application. It should include informationthat would help us in knowing you and determining your eligibility and need. Discuss your higher education goals and reasons for choosing them, your long-term plans for after post-secondary graduation, and any financial need. Please include any special circumstances that may contribute to your need or share any life experiences that have contributed to where you are today. This personal statement MUST be included in every application packet.

Deadline is March 21, 2018by 3:00 p.m. in the Guidance Office

North Ridgeville High SchoolClass of 2018

Local Scholarship Application Checklist

This is a working document for you to use as a checklist for completion. DO NOT include this form with your scholarship application packet!

_____Animal Clinic Northview, Inc. Scholarship

_____Academic Recognition Committee (ARC) Scholarship

_____NRCS Endowment Foundation Scholarship

_____North Ridgeville Lions Club Scholarship

_____National Honor Society Torch Chapter Scholarship

_____NRHS Band Booster Scholarship

_____NREA Jeff Kolesar Memorial Scholarship

_____First Federal of Lakewood Scholarship

_____North Ridgeville Rotary Scholarship

_____North Ridgeville VFW Post 9871 Memorial Scholarship

_____Ranger Pride Football Booster Scholarship

_____EC Learning Community (ECLC) PTA Scholarship

_____Liberty Elementary PTO Scholarship

_____Sonya Weinhardt Memorial Scholarship

_____NRAC Elementary School 3-4 PTO Scholarship

_____NRAC 5-8 Booster Scholarship

_____North Ridgeville Ranger Council Scholarship

_____North Ridgeville Ranger Council Bartlebaugh Volunteer Scholarship

_____Sue Sawyer Memorial Scholarship of the NR Chamber of Commerce

_____NRHS Varsity R Scholarship

_____Alex Sismour Memorial Scholarship

_____Jeff Manning Memorial Scholarship

_____Max Arndt Memorial Scholarship

_____North Ridgeville Corn Festival Scholarship

_____Life Share Community Blood Services Scholarships

_____Donna Lazarevski Miller Memorial Scholarship

_____North Ridgeville Boys Soccer Scholarship

_____Marcella Vranick Professional Nursing Memorial Scholarship

_____North Ridgeville Board of Education Scholarship

_____North Ridgeville Police Association Scholarship

_____North Ridgeville Family Dentistry Scholarship

_____North Ridgeville Athletic Boosters Scholarship

_____Bryan “B.A.” Allen Memorial Scholarship

_____North Ridgeville High School Business Department Scholarship

_____NRHS Kiwanis Scholarship

_____Quinn Andrews Memorial Scholarship

_____North Ridgeville Baseball and Softball League Palmer Field Scholarship

_____The O’Neill Health Care Campus Scholarship

_____Friends Helping Friends Scholarship

Additional Scholarships

_____Arts Council Scholarship

_____The Shelly Company