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The RichlandCounty Education Association

2018 Essay Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria: The RCEA Scholarship is open to all seniors with a minimum 2.5 G.P.A and enrolled in Richland School District One and Richland School District Two public school systems. Students whose parents/guardians serve on the RCEA Board of Directors are ineligible to apply.

Required Documents:RCEA Essay Scholarship Application

Essay (500 word maximum)

One letter of recommendation froma school official

One letter of recommendation from acommunity member Official transcript

Essay Topic:What Public Education Has Done for Me

Essay must be hand written by the student on lined paper not to exceed 500 words.

Interview:In case of a tie, finalists will be required to undergo an interview with members of the RCEA Scholarship Committee.

Deadline: Required documents must be postmarked byMarch 9, 2018.

Scholarship Amounts:$1,500.00 to one student of a current RCEA member inRichland School District One

$1,500.00 to onestudent of a current RCEA memberinRichland School District Two

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$1,000 to one student in Richland School District One whose parent/guardian is NOT currently a member of RCEA

$1,000 to one student in Richland School District Two whose parent/guardian is NOT currently a member of RCEA

The scholarship will be paid directly to the student upon verification ofenrollment in a two or four year accredited institution of higher education.

For additional information please contact:

Patsy Fulmer

RCEA Administrative Assistant

803-551-4133

Richland County Education Association

2018 Essay Scholarship Application

The RCEA Scholarship is open to all seniors with a minimum 2.5 G.P.A, enrolled in Richland School District One and Richland School District Two public school systems.(Students whose parents/guardians serve on the RCEA Board of Directors are ineligible to apply).

Type or print in black or blue ink all information requested on the scholarship application form.

High School ______

PART I

Name:______Date of Birth:______

Last First Middle

Home Address: ______City/State/Zip: ______

Telephone:______Gender: _____ [ ] U.S. Citizen [ ] Eligible Non-Citizen

Father’s Name:______Occupation:______

Are you a member of The SCEA? _____yes, _____no

Home Address (if different from yours)______

Telephone Number (if different from yours) ______

Employer/Employer’s Address ______

Mother’s Name ______Occupation:______

Are you a member of The SCEA? _____yes, _____no

Home Address (if different from yours) ______

Telephone Number (if different from yours) ______

Employer/Employer’s Address ______

PART II

List, in order of preference, the college/university to which you have applied for admission.

  1. ______2. ______

3. ______4. ______

5. ______6. ______

College Major:______Career Plans:______

SAT Scores: Critical Reading ____ _ Math ______Writing _ ____

ACT Composite Score ______

Class Rank: ______GPA: __ ___

PART III

Summarize your high school activities, awards, and interests. In the spaces provided below, list the activities and achievements you were involved with and achieved during grades 9-12. Please list in reverse chronological order starting with the 12th grade.

School Activities / Years Involved / Offices Held/Awards
Community Activities / Years Involved / Service Performed

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Academic Awards Received / Year Received
Athletic Team / Years Participated / Position Held/Played
Employer / Job Title / Employment Supervisor

Essay Requirement:Hand written essay on lined paper discussing “What Public Education Has Done for Me” (500 word maximum).

Required Documents:

RCEA Essay Scholarship Application

Essay (500 word maximum)

One letter of recommendation from a school official

One letter of recommendation from a community member

Official transcript

Deadline:Application and required documents must be postmarked by March 9, 2018.

Mail completedapplication and required documents to:

Richland County Education Association

Scholarship Committee

421 Zimalcrest Drive

Columbia, SC 29210