David A. Arnold

Memorial Scholarship

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Sponsored by

The Arnold Family

Description:

This scholarship is established in memory of David A. Arnold by his granddaughter

Amanda Arnold Connell, and is sponsored by members of his family and close friends.

Mr. Arnold was a long-time resident of CowetaCounty. All five of his grandchildren are graduates of the Coweta County School System. He passed away in August of 2009, leaving a legacy of family values, commitment to church, and service to his community.

Potential candidates must complete the attached application and provide a letter of recommendation from one teacher, coach, or club sponsor. To be eligible for this scholarship, candidates must be a graduating senior who has the following:

  • an overall GPA of 90 or better;
  • participated for at least one school year in a community service or leadership organization (Beta Club, Key Club, SGA, JROTC, Habitat for Humanity, Relay for Life, March of Dimes, church fundraisers, etc.)
  • participated for at least one school year on an extracurricular athletic team OR in a fine arts group (band, chorus, etc.).

It is the intent that this scholarship will become an annual awardto assist with the expenses of post-secondary education or training to an East Coweta High school graduate who meets the criteria contained in the application. The scholarship will be awarded at the East Coweta High School’s Honors Night ceremony by a designee of the family. The monetary amount will be based on the availability of funds. This year’s scholarship will be in the amount of

$______(minimum of $250 – last year’s amount was $1,000).

Applications should be completed and returned to ECHS Counselor Wendy Williams.

The deadline for submission of this application is ______.

The David A. Arnold◊ Memorial Scholarship

Note: Please print neatly in ink.

Today’s Date ______Projected Month/Year of Graduation ____May 2013_____

Personal Information

Name: ______

Last, First, Middle Initial

Address: ______

Street, Number, City, Zip Code

Telephone No: ______Email Address: ______

Extracurricular Activities – Please list your involvement in school extracurricular activities. To qualify, you must have at least one school year of participation in a service or leadership organization ANDone school year of participation on an athletic team OR in a fine arts group. PLEASE COMPLETE FULLY.

Activity/Sponsor Name / Grade of participation
(9th, 10th, 11th, 12th) / Position/Offices Held
(Member, President, etc.) / Award or recognition for your participation

Qualifications – In the space below, explain in a short paragraph why you are a good candidate for this scholarship, citing personal characteristics you possess and what contributions you have madein service to your school or community.

Academic Information:

Current Overall GPA

To verify current GPA, please provide a copy of your transcript, OR have parent sign below for permission for the decision-making committee to verify with East Coweta High School that your GPA meets the required criteria of this scholarship, i.e. 90 or better. Specific class or grade information is not necessary; the committee will simply verify “Yes” or “No” that the applicant meets the established criteria.

Upon presentation of my signature below, the decision-making committee of the David A. Arnold Memorial Scholarship has my permission to verify with the proper East Coweta High School representative that my child’s current overall GPA is 90 or better.

______Parent Signature

Names of post-secondary schools or training programs to which you have applied. / City/State / Accepted?
Yes/No

Teacher Recommendation – Provide the name of a teacher you have selected to provide a recommendation letter to the decision-making committee. Provide the selected teacher with the attached form and have him/her return the form directly to the CareerCenter at NorthgateHigh Schoolor attach the letter to your application package.

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Teacher Name

THE DEADLINE FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

IS ______

*LATE FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

The decision-making committee, including and/or designated by the Arnold family, will review the application information and make a decision as to the scholarship recipient. All decisions by the designated committee members are final. There is no appeal process. The scholarship recipient will be announced at the annual Honors Night ceremony held by East Coweta High School.

I have read and understand the criteria and procedures to be considered for the David A. Arnold Memorial Scholarship.

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Student SignatureParent Signature

David A. Arnold Memorial Scholarship

Teacher Recommendation Form

Candidate Name ______Grade _____

In the space provided, please provide the decision-making committee with a recommendation as to the qualifications of the above-named candidate. Please address work ethic, attitude, self-discipline, achievement, and any other information you deem necessary. Please state the capacity in which you worked with this student (teacher, coach, advisor, etc.).

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Teacher Signature

Please return this form to the candidate to attach to his/her scholarship application, or if you wish, you may return the form directly to ECHS Counselor Wendy Williams.