Marnie Currie Quinones Scholarship Application

*Award:

This annual $1000 scholarship is intended to benefit Newfane: the school and the community, as well as commemorate Marnie C. Quinones’ life, and her love for learning. It’s made possible by donations from her family.

*Criteria:

1) Graduating senior FEMALE student from NewfaneSenior High School

2) Must have at least a “B” average (80% or greater)

3) Planning on attending college (2 or 4 yr.)

4) Must be involved in extracurricular activities such as, but not limited to:

Athletics (can be school-based or community-based athletics)

Community/volunteer activities

School related extracurricular activities

Church youth group

Part-time employment

5) Financial need may also be considered

IMPORTANT: In order to keep the selection process as objective as possible, please include any identifying information to this cover page only! (do not put your name on the required essay, etc.). This cover page is part of your application and should be included though. It will be removed and given a number prior to the review and selection process.

Name: ______

(Last)(First)(M.I.)

Address: ______

_________

Home Phone #: ______

Student’s Social Security Number: ______

***Please return the completed application, with essay, to the guidance office by April 5, 2017 to be considered.

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Marnie Currie Quinones Scholarship Application

**Do not include any names on any part of this application beginning with this page and on your essay. Only place your name on the preceding cover page!

Student’s GPA: ______Class Rank: ______SAT: Cr. Rd./EBRW _____ Math _____

Parent’s Info:

Parents marital status: Married _____

Separated ____

Divorced ____

Widowed ____

(If parents are separated/divorced/widowed please indicate which parent you live with:

mother: ____ ; father: ____ )

Mother’s occupation/place of employment:

______

Father’s occupation/place of employment:

______

Financial Need:

Total family yearly income amount: $______

Number of family members in household (include yourself): ______

Number of family members in college next year: ______

College Plans:

Name of college you plan on attending: ______

Have you been accepted into this college? YES / NO

Intended college major: ______

Total cost of attendance per year:

Tuition: $______

Room/Board: $______

Textbooks: $______

Misc. College Fees (list separately and include fees): ______

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Honors and Awards: (Use additional sheets if needed.)

Examples: National Honor Society, Academic Awards, Athletic Awards, Highest Average Awards, HOBY Ambassador, Business First Honors, Girl’s/Boy’s State, Eagle Scout/Gold/Silver Awards, All-State/County (Music), All-League (sports), etc.

______

Leadership Positions Held (Elected or Appointed)

Examples: Student Senate, Class Officer, Youth Court, Athletic Team Captain, etc.

______

Community Service Activities:

Examples: volunteer services, community projects, church volunteerism, peer tutoring, junior fireman, etc.

______

Extracurricular Activities:

Examples: Athletics, youth groups, art club, motor sports club, photo club, US FIRST Robotics, School musical/play, peer leadership, scholastic bowl, Mission Possible, HUDDLE, Yearbook staff, etc.

______

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Employment History (include dates, job title, position, and duties):

______

Essay:

On a separate sheet of paper, please type (double spaced and do not include your name or sign it) an essay of at least 250 words on the following topic:

“What accomplishment are you most proud of and why?”

*Give your completed application, complete with the cover page (the one with your name and address) and essay, to Mr. Smith in the guidance office by the deadline of April 5, 2017.