The HPCS Scholarship Prograam is designed to provide scholarship assistance and public recognition to students of demonstrated achievement or academic progress as stipulated by the donors.

Eligiblity

Eligible recipients must be a graduate from Heritage Peak Charter School in the class of 2016-17. They must have attended a minimum of 1 full semester and be considered a ‘full-time’ student. They must have achieved a 2.5 or cumulative grade point average. A plan for continued enrollment at a Community College or Public/Private College is mandatory for this award.

Requirements

Scholarship recipients will be required to write a thank you letter to the Dee Wasser Scholarship committee. They must attend the graduation ceremony and be prepared for recognition. Failure to do such will constitute a forfeiture of the scholarship.

Scholarship applications must be typed, printed and signed by the applicant. Please use additional space to answer the questions thoroughly, do not limit your responses to the space provided.

Be sure to print out your completed application and submit to your Academic Counselor before the deadline. Save a copy before closing out of the application.

Thoroughness is very important in any kind of competition for scholarship or employment. If your application is not properly completed, ask for another application and try again.

If you are applying for more than one scholarhip, please complete a separate application for each scholarship. Each HPCS scholarshipcommittee has unique qualities it is looking for in its applicants. Be sure to read the qualifications of each scholarship before applying.

Application

  • Scholarship applications must be printed and signed by the applicant in Ink.
  • The application must then be submitted to the Heritage Peak Charter School Learning Center Counselor.
  • A copy of your current High School Transcript must also be attached.
  • Submission deadline is April 06, 2017. (no exceptions)

Awards

  • A maximum of one $500.00 scholarships will be awarded
  • Recipient announcements will be made at the May 25, 2017 Heritage Peak Charter School Graduation Ceremony.

Transcripts

See your site’s Academic Counselor for a copy of your transcript. Attach a copy of your transcript to your application. Grades are not the only factor the scholarship committee will consider in determining a winner.

Announcement of Awards

The Scholarship Selection Committee will review all applications received by the deadline. Winners will be required to attend the graduation ceremony scheduled for May 25th 31st, 2017226th, 2011. Scholarship winners will be announced at the graduation ceremony and will receive their scholarhip check at that time.

Dee Wasser Memorial Scholarship ($500)

Applicant Full Name: ______

Home Address: ______

Email: ______

Cumulative High School Grade Point Avg.: ______

Phone: ______

Learning Center Attended: (check one)

Broadway

Elk Grove

Rio Linda

Vacaville

West Sacramento

Homeschool / About F.A.C.E.

Where do you plan to attend school in the fall? ______

What area of education are you interested in pursuing? (Elementary Teacher, H.S. Teacher, Administrator, Counselor, Teacher’s Assistant, Pre-School Teacher, etc.)

Why should the Dee Wasser Scholarship Committee select you for this award? Use this question to address obstacles you’ve overcome along the path to graduation, academic successes, your strengths as a student or citizen of your community, or anything else you feel will help the committee get to know you better

Are there any particular circumstances, school experiences or persons that influenced or motivated you to pursue a career in the field of education? (This could be based on cultural, financial background, personal needs, teachers or other mentors that may have influenced you).

List and describe any personal awards, honors, or achievements that you have received that the scholarship committee should be aware of.

Briefly describe your family’s economic background. Include any information about your financial challenges. (if applicable)

Applicant’s Information Release and Statement: I authorize the release of the following information for review by all members of the Scholarship Selection Committee: Copy of Scholarship Application Form, Transcript of Academic Record, and Personal Autobiography. I hereby certify that the information submitted is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. This information will be confidential.

Certification

I attest and certify that the information provided in this scholarship application was completed by myself as the applicant and that no other person or persons were responsible for the completion of this document. I furthermore give permission for the information to be released and viewed by the staff of the learning center I attended.

______, on this date______

Signature (Ink only)

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Heritage Peak Charter School Staff Only

Counselor or Counseling Tech:______Date: ______

(Initial)

Pacific Charter Institute Academic Counseling Coordinator: ______

(Initial)

Submitted to review committee: ______(Date)

Applicant’s Signature ______Date ______

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