FAFSA (Free Application For Student Aid) FAFSA Workshop JHS will be on January 25th. The PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP March 1, 2013 FAFSA by March 1, 2013

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1 1 Dear Senior, Welcome to your senior year. Many of you are making plans to attend some form of post secondary schooling after May 2013 Graduation. Most of you will also want to apply for financial help in the form of scholarships, loans, and/or grants. We are very fortunate in Jefferson County to have numerous businesses and community organizations that sponsor scholarships for students. The Guidance Departments of Jefferson and Washington High Schools are publishing this directory, which includes most of the local scholarship listings. There are several optional forms in the front of the book. The first is the Scholarship Information Form which will be helpful for students in summarizing information needed in their letters of application for scholarships. Many of the local community organizations, as well as the scholarship selection committee, are asking students to include this information in their letters of application. There are two worksheets that allow you to compare the cost of attending specific schools as well as the Financial Aid Packages offered from a specific school. Many scholarships ask students to demonstrate financial need. The last form enclosed is an optional form that a student may select to use if he/she wishes to use it to demonstrate financial need. This Financial Need Form is OPTIONAL. The Financial Need Form is NOT REQUIRED and does NOT need to be included with any letters of application. It is only enclosed for any individual who wishes to have a guide or form to use. You may develop your own manner in which to demonstrate financial need. Seniors and their parent(s)/guardian(s) are also required to complete the federal financial aid form known as the FAFSA (Free Application For Student Aid) in order to receive financial aid. This form will be available on line in late December but can not be submitted until January 1, Students and their parent(s)/guardian(s) must register for a PIN number in order to enter your private information required on the FAFSA form. The FAFSA is the federal application for financial aid that most post secondary schools utilize. Seniors should check with the financial aid office at the post secondary school which they are planning to attend. Some schools require their own individual forms. FAFSA Workshop at JHS will be on January 25 th. The PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP is a merit-based scholarship program that is designed to make college affordable to all qualified West Virginia students. Students are required to take the ACT or SAT. The Promise Scholarship Application must be submitted by March 1, 2013 online at A student must file a FAFSA by March 1, 2013 for Promise consideration. ( For eligibility requirements and further information, check on line at ) The West Virginia Higher Education Grant is also designed to make college affordable to West Virginia students. Awards range depending on need and are applied towards tuition and fees for a full time student at an approved West Virginia or Pennsylvania college/university. The student must demonstrate financial need, have a 2.0 GPA, and submit FAFSA no later than March 1, Once the FAFSA application has been sent, the student is automatically considered for the West Virginia Higher Education Grant. Jefferson High School will hold its annual Financial Aid Workshop on December 5, The workshop will meet in the Auditorium at 6:30 p.m. If you have questions concerning the application process to any post secondary school or for financial aid, please contact your senior's counselor at Jefferson High School (304)

2 2 Jefferson County Scholarship Information Form Name:, Last First MI Address: Parent s / Guardian s Name: Cumulative GPA: Post-Secondary Plans School planning to attend (College, Vocational School, or Tech School, etc.): Career Major: Student should include the following information with their letter of application: 1. Reason and statement of financial need 2. Copy of transcript 3. List of activity involvement in high school and/or community 4. Recommend including letter(s) of recommendation from teacher(s) - student needs to check each scholarship listing to see if teacher recommendation(s) are required

3 3 Scholarship Application Checklist Name: Date: I have included the following for consideration in applying for scholarships from the Jefferson County High School Scholarship Directory: (Please indicate by marking with an X ) Attendance Record Discipline Record Transcript of grades and GPA Letter of acceptance from the college of choice Financial need form/statement Letter(s) of recommendation Please indicate the scholarship(s) you are applying for.

4 4 Scholarship Application - Financial Need Statement (Optional form for Scholarship Application) Name:, Last First MI Address: Phone: Name of Parent/Guardian: Number in Family (including yourself): Children Adults Number in college next year: Full Time Status Part Time Status One Income Family? Yes No Salary: (check one) $10,000 - $30,000 per household $31,000 - $60,000 per household $ 61,000 + per household Please indicate to which college or post secondary school you have applied, been accepted and plan to attend in the fall. Indicate also your Field of Study. College or Post Secondary School: Field of Study: Any Additional Information:

5 5 N A S F A A National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Award Package Comparison Worksheet Different schools have different resources, so financial aid offers can vary greatly from school to school. Gift aid such as grants and scholarships are ideal, but often more limited. Use this worksheet to compare aid offers. When doing so, consider the amount of your federally-calculated expected family contribution (EFC) and the amount offered in "self-help" aid such as work-study and student loans. There may also be unmet need you need for aid that the school may be unable to fund--meaning that your parents may have to borrow additional funds through the student end parent loan programs. You will also need to know and consider each school's packaging philosophy to find out if a similar package will be offered in future years. Will the percentage of costs covered by loans, for example, remain constant from year to year? Will you need to meet more of your costs through work-study as you progress? If an institutional grant is offered, is it restricted to the first year or can it be renewed? If the school's web site or publications don't provide this information, call or visit the school's financial aid office. Award Package from School Gift Aid (list sources): 1. $ Renewable? $ Renewable? $ Renewable 2. $ Renewable? $ Renewable? $ Renewable 3. $ Renewable? $ Renewable? $ Renewable? 4. $ Renewable? $ Renewable? $ Renewable Total Gift Aid: $ $ $ Self-Help Work (list sources): 1. $ $ $ 2. $ $ $ Total Work: $ $ $ Loans (list sources & interest rates) 1. ( %) $ $ $ 2. ( %) $ $ $ 3. ( %) $ $ $ Total Loans: $ $ $ TOTAL All Aid: $ $ $ Cost of Attendance (COA or Budget): $ $ $ - Expected Family Contribution (EFC): -$ -$ -$ - Total All Aid: -$ -$ -$ = Unmet Need (COA EFC Aid): =$ =$ =$ Your Estimated COA/budget (if different from school s estimate): $ $ $ Revised Unmet Need (based on your estimated COA/budget): $ $ $ NASFAA 2004

6 6 N.A.S.F.A.A. Cost of Attendance Comparison Worksheet The actual cost of attendance (COA) is unique for each student at each school. Some expenses are fixed (tuition and fees) and others are influenced and controlled by the student's lifestyle (housing and personal expenses). When considering the award package from a particular school, or in comparing packages from multiple schools, you can use this worksheet to compare your cost expectations to each school's estimated total COA. The goal of this comparison is to better decide if the difference is manageable given the resources available to your family and the aid being offered by each school. Duplicate this worksheet as needed. School My Expectation School s Estimate My Expectation School s Estimate My Expectation School s Estimate Tuition & Fees $ $ $ $ $ $ Room $ $ $ $ $ $ Board $ $ $ $ $ $ Books & Supplies $ $ $ $ $ $ Computer Costs $ $ $ $ $ $ Transportation $ $ $ $ $ $ Personal: Clothing $ $ $ $ $ $ Laundry $ $ $ $ $ $ Medical $ $ $ $ $ $ Entertainment $ $ $ $ $ $ Other $ $ $ $ $ $ Other $ $ $ $ $ $ Other $ $ $ $ $ $ Total COA $ $ $ $ $ $ Difference between my expectation & school s estimate $ $ $ $ $ $ NASFAA 2004

7 7 SREB Academic Common Market Academic Market Study in a specialized field at an out-of-state college, while paying in-state tuition rates. Is a degree program you'd like to pursue not available in your state? Have you found a degree program at an out-of-state institution, but the higher tuition is a barrier? Looking for options with lower tuition? You're in the right place. For more than 50 years, the SREB Academic Common Market has enabled students to pursue out-of-state college majors at discounted tuition rates, through agreements among the states and colleges and universities. Search from more than 1,400 undergraduate and graduate degree programs available in the 16 SREB states. It's quick and easy. To qualify you must: Be a resident of one of the 16 SREB states Select a program eligible for residents of your home state Complete the admission process at the institution offering the eligible Academic Common Market program Certify your residency in your home state (Note: Some SREB states limit participation to graduate programs only.) The programs currently available to WEST VIRGINIA residents through the Academic Common Market are available on the website. The number and types of programs available change continually. For information on admission to any of these specific programs, contact the college or university directly. Once you are accepted into one of these programs and can provide the required documentation that proves you are a legal resident of WEST VIRGINIA, contact the WEST VIRGINIA Academic Common Market coordinator. For more information:

8 8 The states participating in the Academic Common Market are Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia (Some SREB states limit participation to graduate programs or to their currently available program inventory.) Regional Representative Mark W. Stotler Assistant Director of Academic Affairs Higher Education Policy Commission 1018 Kanawha Boulevard, East, Suite 700 Charleston, WV Phone: (304) Fax: (304) For program questions contact: Southern Regional Education Board th St. N.W. Atlanta, GA Main phone: (404) Main fax: (404)

9 9 Scholarship Title: Established by: Criteria: Amount: Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship Beta Alpha Chapter, Alpha Delta Kappa Open to any Jefferson or Washington High School or Berkeley County graduating senior with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average, who plans to major in education. Financial aid is not a criteria to receive this award. $ one year only Deadline: April 1 Application Process: 1. Autobiographical letter This letter should contain information about your school and community activities, ` interests, and college plans. 2. Essay titled Why do I Plan to Pursue a Career in Education? Briefly explain why you have chosen to pursue this career. This essay should be at least 100 words. 3. Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship application which includes the following: Extracurricular activities Honors and Awards 4. Transcript of grades from school counselor to verify GPA. 5. Printout of high school discipline record. Please be sure to check for the five requirements listed above before mailing them to the following address: (Incomplete applications will not be considered.) Peggy G. Grantham 2517 South Childs Rd. Kearneysville, WV 25430

10 10 ALPHA DELTA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION The Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa would like to award a $200 one time scholarship to a graduating senior planning to enter the field of education. A second scholarship may also be given to a graduating senior that is a child of an Alpha Delta Kappa member. Please complete this form as part of the application process; see cover letter for scholarship information. Name Date of Birth Parents' Names Address (Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code) Home Telephone Number Parent's Work Number High School Grade Point Average Guidance Counselor's Name Guidance Counselor's Signature Verifying GPA Counselor's Phone Number College Planning to Attend Area of Education Planning to Enter If not entering education, what field are you planning to enter? Extra Curricular Activities; include offices held, and number of years in each Honors or Awards Received Signature of Applicant Date

11 11 Scholarship Title: Established by: Criteria: Amount: Deadline: Application process: American Public University System Scholarship American Public University System 1. Jefferson and Washington High School graduates residing in Jefferson County. 2. Accepted by a 2- or 4-year accredited college or technical/vocational school 3. Cumulative GPA of Financial need is considered but is not a requirement for applying $ (1 scholarship offered at each school) April 1st 1. Apply by letter explaining why scholarship is requested and what area of interests the applicant will be pursuing in post-secondary school 2. Include name, address, and home telephone number 3. Include high school transcript and documentation of acceptance to an accredited school 4. Provide information on extracurricular activities in school and the community 5. List any work experience 6. Include one letter of recommendation Submit application to High School counselor. Application must be complete to be considered for the scholarship.

12 12 ANDREW MICHAEL ROTRUCK MEMORIAL BASEBALL SCHOLARSHIP The family of Andrew Michael Rotruck has created this scholarship to honor the memory of Andrew. He was killed in an automobile accident on September 2, GUIDELINES 1. The recipient of this award must be a graduating senior from Jefferson High School and a member of the Jefferson High School Baseball Team. 2. Student must attach a letter of acceptance to an accredited college and be a member of the college or university baseball team. 3. Student must have a minimum high school GPA of Complete the scholarship application with a letter expressing financial need and return to the Jefferson High School Guidance Office. 5. Due date is April 15 th, 6. The recipient will be selected by the family of Andrew M. Rotruck. 7. The scholarship will be presented at the Jefferson High School Baseball Senior Night.

13 13 Jefferson County Scholarship Information Form Andrew Rotruck Memorial Baseball Scholarship Name:, Last First MI Address: Parent s / Guardian s Name: Cumulative GPA: Post-Secondary Plans School planning to attend (College, Vocational School, or Tech School, etc.): Career Major: Student should attach a letter with the following information included with the application: 1. Reason and statement of financial need 2. Copy of transcript

14 14 Scholarship Title: Established by: Anita Espinosa Memorial Cheerleading Scholarship Family of Anita Espinosa and Cheerleaders at JHS Criteria: 1. Graduating senior from Jefferson High School with plans to attend any post-secondary school. 2. Applicant must be accepted to a post-secondary school such as a 4-year college, 2-year college, or vocational school and provide documentation of acceptance. 3. A Jefferson High School Cheerleader as a senior on the Varsity Team Amount: Varies - Award depends upon funds available Deadline: April 15 Application Process: Selection Process: Address a letter to your counselor containing the following information: 1. Info about your school/community activities 2. Career plans 3. Interests 4. School choice Also include a copy of your most recent report card, a copy of your attendance & discipline records and any other facts that you feel would identify you as a worthy recipient of this award. Include at least two letters of recommendation. These may be from school staff members or community leaders. Letters of recommendation may not come from relatives. Recipient selected by the Scholarship Committee established at Jefferson High School.

15 15 Scholarship Title: Established by: Criteria: Amount: BCT Business Administration Scholarship BCT Bank of Charles Town 1. Shepherd University admission standard (each year) 2. Maintain a "C" or better average in business education 3. Two scholarships will be awarded, one to each high school. To be eligible to apply students must be on track to graduate in May 2013 and be residents of Jefferson County. 4. Demonstrate high moral and personal qualities The students selected must enroll and attend Shepherd University on a full-time basis. The scholarship will be paid directly to the students accounts in the amount of $ at the beginning of the each semester, not exceeding $1, per year. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years. Deadline: April 15 Application Process: Selection Process: Applicants will submit a letter of application to their school counselor stating his/her career and college intentions and qualifications for this award. Financial need may be considered, but is not the only criteria in applying for this scholarship. Final selection will be made by the School Scholarship Committee.

16 16 Scholarship Title: Established by: Criteria: Amount: Frances Packett Todd Bee Line NSDAR Scholarship Bee Line Chapter NSDAR 1. Jefferson and Washington High School students may apply. Must be a United States Citizen and a Jefferson County resident 2. Accepted by an accredited college/university or technical/vocational school in West Virginia or within a 100-mile radius of Jefferson County 3. Grade point average of a B (no lower than a 2.5), which must also be maintained in college 4. Financial need is considered but is not criteria for applying 5. Student must reapply each semester by showing transcript of grades. New applicant reviewed when previous student is finished with current degree or fails to reapply. Scholarship will be paid direct to the school of choice. If not used, it will become available to another student. 6. Demonstrate high morals and personal qualities 7. Keep in contact with scholarship committee during time of receiving scholarship $1, per year; $500 per semester for 2 or 4 years (depending on the course of study) Scholarship reviewed after each semester. Deadline: March 15 Application Process: Apply by letter, including your name, parent or guardians name(s), address, home telephone number. Each applicant should submit a high school transcript and documentation of acceptance to an accredited college. Information should also be provided on extracurricular activities in school and community, work experience and field of interest. Final decision will be made by Bee Line Chapter. Contact Person: Application must be mailed to: Mrs. Betsy Voress P.O. Box 857 Charles Town, WV 25414

17 17 Carrie Schilling College Scholarship Application Scholarship Title: Established By: Criteria: 1) Carrie Schilling College Scholarship Woman s Club of Harpers Ferry District Open to a graduating senior (traditional or non-traditional) with a resident Zip Code of (Harpers Ferry District) 2) Applicant must plan to major in a) Arts and Humanities b) Environmental Studies c) Public Service 3) Applicant must be starting the first semester of college in the immediate Fall following graduation and the scholarship must be applied to the first Fall college semester Scholarship Amount: One time scholarship of $1,000 Deadline: Application submissions must be received prior to April 1 Application Process: Applications are evaluated on four major components: a) High School and Community Activities. b) Essay c) Letters of Recommendation d) GPA Complete all six sections of the application Mail to: HFWC Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 843 Harpers Ferry, WV 25425

18 18 Carrie Schilling College Scholarship Application SECTION ONE: GENERAL INFORMATION Name: First Middle Last Parent/Guardian s Name: Address: (Street) (City) (Zip Code) Home Telephone Number: High School: Guidance Counselor: Planned College Major: College you are planning to attend in the Fall: SECTION TWO: Each) SCHOOL/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES (Maximum 1 Page in Length Attachment 1: Please list high school related academic, sports, and other clubs. Attachment 2: Please list volunteer community involvement and relevant work experience. Attachment 3: Please list high school and community leadership positions. SECTION THREE: ESSAY (Maximum 1,000 words) Please select one of the following topics to write an essay with a maximum 1,000 words: 1) WHY I AM PURSUING THIS PARTICULAR COLLEGE MAJOR. 2) HOW A PARTICULAR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY/SITUATION AFFECTED MY LIFE. Include influences, examples, incidents and/or situations to describe your chosen topic.

19 19 Carrie Schilling College Scholarship Application SECTION FOUR: TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATIONS Please attach two letters of recommendation. One letter should be from a high school teacher or high school counselor; the other should be from a community leader or a job related position. Letters from relatives or members of the Harpers Ferry Woman s Club will not be accepted. SECTION FIVE: OFFICIAL SEALED HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT Attach an official sealed copy of your high school transcript. SECTION SIX: SIGNATURE I certify that the information contained herein on this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I have read and understand all of the information on this application and understand its contents.

20 20 Scholarship Title: Established by: Criteria: Amount: Charles Town High School Alumni Association Scholarship Charles Town High School Alumni Association 1. An ambitious student (not necessarily an honor student) 2. Pursuing post secondary education at a college, university or technical school. 3. Financial need 4. Preference given to student whose ancestors graduated from Charles Town High School 5. More than one scholarship offered, open to both high schools 6. Student must have attended Charles Town Middle School Varies from year to year Deadline: April 15 Application Process: Selection Process: 1. Submit a letter of application stating qualifications, citizenship activities, school and community activities, and future plans 2. Submit a letter(s) of recommendation from Jefferson County High School faculty member(s) 3. Transcript of grades from a Jefferson County High School 4. Proof of acceptance at vocational school, college, or university 5. List of ancestors who attended Charles Town High School 6. Financial Need Statement Charles Town High School Alumni Association Scholarship Committee. Personal interview may be required. Scholarship will be paid to student and school of student's choice. All points of "Application process must be addressed to be considered for scholarship. SEND APPLICATIONS TO: Doris M. Cline 504 S. Church Street Charles Town, WV 25414

21 Charles Town Lions Club Scholarship Application 21 The Charles Town Lions Club is steep in tradition and dedicated to serving those in our community in need. We Serve is not only our motto, but a definition and a philosophy. As such the Lions Club is seeking applicants who are also community and civic minded. While understanding the importance to achieve academic excellence, the Lions Club of Charles Town equally feels that is also important to give back to their community. That being said, this scholarship has been established by the local club to assist students who graduate from a high school in the Jefferson County District. Award Criteria: To qualify, candidates must be a Jefferson or Washington High School Senior and have been accepted to a two or four year accredited college. Candidates must have a minimum 2.25 GPA. All applicants must fill out an application for the Charles Town Lions Club Scholarship. This involves submitting an essay, letters of recommendation, participating in community service. The top (5) candidates will participate in an interview for final consideration of the Scholarship. The Lions Scholarship Review Team will ensure that a qualified candidate is a recipient of the prestigious award. The recipients of this award will be selected without regard to sex, race, religion, or creed. Deadline: All Applications must be received by March 15, Mail to: 507 West 3 rd Ave. Ranson, WV Amount of Award: One-time award $1, Number of Awards Per Year: The Charles Town Lions Club will award two scholarships as determined by the Scholarship Committee. Scholarships are $1, for one year and are non-renewable. Scholarships will be paid in two installments of $500: one for the Fall semester and one for the Spring semester. Checks will be made payable to the school and in the recipient s name and given to the recipient after proof of college registration has been received. Selection criteria: Complete the application available in the Guidance Office for scholarship consideration. One-page TYPED essay describing why he or she is deserving of this scholarship. Two letters of recommendation one of, which is written by a school official or organization/civic leader who are aware of the applicant s potential for college success. The other recommendation can be a character or a community-involvement reference. List all community and extracurricular activities with which you were involved over the past four years. [Please provide a point of contact and a phone number for verification of your involvement in all listed activities.] Student must complete a minimum 30 hours of community service. 15 hours must be served volunteering/participating in Lions Club activities. Financial need is a strong consideration when awarding the Charles Town Lions Club Scholarship. The applicant must demonstrate a financial need as a qualifying factor for this scholarship.

22 22 Eastern Panhandle Board of REALTORS Annual Scholarship Program Rules & Requirements Scholarship recipient shall be a graduating senior in an Eastern Panhandle High School whose family resides in the Eastern Panhandle. The amount of each scholarship to be awarded shall be $ This scholarship may be used for tuition/educational expenses in any College, University or Tech School. A scholarship recipient may accept another scholarship or other financial aid or loans. Payment to the scholarship recipient shall be in the form of a check, made payable to the recipient and institution. The final decision on awarding the scholarship shall be made by the Eastern Panhandle Board of REALTORS Scholarship Committee. CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Letters of recommendation from Teacher and Employer Essay Work & School Attendance History Proper completion of application & accompanying documents Applications are available in the Guidance Offices. They must be received by mail, fax or to epbr@mris.com, no later than 4:30 p.m, April 15, 2013 to: Eastern Panhandle Board of REALTORS, Inc. 408 Randolph Street Martinsburg, WV Attention: Scholarship Committee Questions? Call (304) Fax: Recipients shall be selected without regard to color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, or handicap.

23 EASTERN WEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 2013 SCHOLARSHIPS NOTE: To apply for the following scholarships, please use the Community Foundation s General Scholarship Application. Scholarship amounts vary. Face-to-face interviews likely with many finalists. Renewable criteria are generally the same as original criteria, unless otherwise noted. Direct relatives of Community Foundation employees or directors are not eligible for scholarships. Please refer to the list of current employees and directors on our website: Berkeley, Jefferson or Morgan County Walter and Mary Jo Ziler Brown Scholarship Fund Founded by Walter and Mary Jo Brown A resident of Berkeley, Jefferson, or Morgan County Plan a career as a veterinary technician or veterinarian or plan to study animal husbandry or agriculture Based on financial need May be renewable for one additional year, applicants should reapply directly to EWVCF by March 1 st Derflinger Earth Sciences Scholarship Fund Founded by Jerry Derflinger A current-year graduate of a Berkeley, Jefferson, or Morgan County high school Plan to attend a West Virginia public college or university and pursue a degree in agriculture, forestry, geology, archeology, or environmental science Based on financial need and at least a cumulative 2.0 GPA May be renewable for up to 4 years, applicants should reapply directly to EWVCF by March 1 st Eastern Panhandle WVU Alumni Association Scholarship Fund Founded by the Eastern Panhandle WVU Alumni Association A graduate of a Berkeley, Jefferson, or Morgan County private or public high school Child, step-child, or grandchild of a WVU graduate, accepted and planning to attend WVU; must provide qualifying family member (WVU graduate) name, year of graduation, and relationship Based on leadership and service to the community May be renewable, applicants should reapply directly to EWVCF by March 1 st 23 David A. Hawk Hawkens Scholarship Fund Founded by Michael and Susan Hawkens Whalton A graduate of a Berkeley, Jefferson, or Morgan County high school or homeschool program (within the last 18 months) Plan to attend a two-or four-year college or university Based on financial need, as well as, academic preparation, leadership, and service to the community Must provide a word essay on either (a) someone who has influenced your life, or, (b) how you expect your education to affect your future.

24 24 Martin Luther King Scholarship Fund Founded by the Martin Luther King Scholarship Committee A graduate of a Berkeley, Jefferson, or Morgan County high school (within the last 18 months) Based on financial need, academic preparation, leadership, service to the community, and at least a cumulative 2.5 GPA Must provide an essay on and about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Will not be awarded to those receiving a full scholarship, such as the McCormick Scholarship Clyde E. Smith Jr. Scholarship Fund Founded by Stewart and Candace Borger and Clyde E. Smith III A graduate of a Berkeley, Jefferson, or Morgan County high school Plan to pursue a degree in business Based on financial need and scholastically average grades Priority given to those unlikely to receive other scholarships such as the West Virginia PROMISE Jefferson or Berkeley County Mary and Walter Duke Teachers scholarship Fund Founded by Walter and Mary Duke A graduate of a Berkeley or Jefferson County high school with at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA Plan to pursue a degree in teaching at Shepherd University Priority given to those unlikely to receive other scholarships such as the West Virginia PROMISE May be renewable, applicants should reapply directly to EWVCF by March 1 st Steeley Memorial Scholarship Fund Founded by Roy and Gwen Steeley A graduate of a Berkeley or Jefferson County high school with at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA Plan to pursue a two- or four-year degree from a college or university in West Virginia Priority given to applicants pursuing a degree in teaching Based on financial need and academic preparation May be combined with other scholarships as long as it does not reduce the amount provided by other awards, such as the West Virginia PROMISE scholarship May be renewable, applicants should reapply directly to EWVCF by March 1 st

25 25 Wurzburg Family Scholarship Founded by Gretchen Wurzburg A graduate of a Berkeley or Jefferson County high school (within the last 12 months) Based on financial need, and academic preparation, with at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA Priority given to those unlikely to receive other scholarships such as the West Virginia PROMISE May be renewable (with at least a 2.0 GPA), applicants should reapply directly to EWVCF by March 1 st Jefferson County ONLY Emily C. Cooper Bee Line Chapter of N.S. Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship Fund (R) Founded by James O. Lee and Emily C. Cooper A female resident of Jefferson County with at least a cumulative 2.0 GPA Based on financial need and good morals and character as evidence through: volunteerism, community involvement, sports activism and/or academic club participation May be renewable for up to 4 years (with at least a 2.5 GPA) and continued financial need; applicants should reapply directly to EWVCF by March 1 st Emily C. Cooper Jefferson County ROTC Scholarship Fund Founded by James O. Lee and Emily C. Cooper Must be enrolled in good standing in a Jefferson County, WV ROTC program with at least a cumulative 2.0 GPA Based on financial need and good morals and character May be renewable for up to 4 years (with at least a 2.5 GPA) and continued financial need; applicants should reapply directly to EWVCF by March 1 st Susan Wellford Smith Scholarship Fund Founded by Ruth Pritchard A female graduate of a Jefferson County high school (within the last 18 months) Based on participation in high school sports, sportsmanlike behavior, and leadership in school sports programs

26 Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation Scholarship Program Applying for a Scholarship Tips and Instructions The mission of the EWVCF is to work with local donors to build endowment and memorial funds for our local community. These endowment funds provide grants and scholarships for the Eastern Panhandle, forever. The Community Foundation is the steward of many scholarship funds, each with its own eligibility requirements. Eligibility might be based on the county where the applicant is attending high school, an area of study, the college a student plans to attend, or financial need, and other criteria. Application process: The Community Foundation is transitioning to an on-line application process for the school year. We encourage students to apply on-line, but will still accept hard copy applications during this period of transition. A small number of applications and the listing of available scholarships will be delivered to high school guidance offices. Both of these documents may also be downloaded from the Scholarships page of our website at Submitting an Electronic application using egrant: 1. Download and review eligibility criteria for available scholarships from the Scholarships page of the Community Foundation website ( Navigate to the Community Foundation egrant Home Page (either from the EWVCF Scholarships webpage or by entering ewvcf.egrant.net into the address bar of your browser) 3. Select Create an account. This will take you to a mostly blank screen (not sure what the purpose of this page is.) Click on Proceed. Follow the instructions for creating a username and password. You will use this username and password each time you log into egrant. You will receive confirmation of your username and password. 4. Once logged in, choose EWVCF Scholarship from the Select a Grant-Type dropdown menu and then click Create New Application. To begin working on the application, click the green Edit button. 5. Clicking the Edit button will take you to the Instructions page. Please spend a few minutes reviewing all of the instructions, specifically the required documents you will need to include with your application (either by uploading electronically or mailing to the Community Foundation office). Your application is incomplete without all required documents and will not be considered. 6. Finish When you are satisfied with your proposal, click submit my data. If you want to review your data before submitting, go back to the Main Menu and click the yellow/orange View button. Your application will open as a PDF document that you can save to your computer or print. When you are ready to submit your application, select the green Edit button and then the Finish tab to get back to the Submit my Data button. 7. If you select Finish and you are missing any required information, egrant will prompt you to Please Fix It before you can submit the application.

27 egrant TIPS: The egrant system is used for applying for grants and scholarships from the Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation and it s two affiliates, the Hardy County Community Foundation and the Hampshire County Community Foundation. You will see references to all three throughout. Be sure to select information pertaining to your local Community Foundation when applicable. Fields with an asterisk (*) are required. You re application will not be submitted until all these fields are populated. When a required field does not pertain to you (for example, the FAFSA and college acceptance letter do not apply for students applying for the Deborah, Leslie, and Christopher Bright Achievement Fund), be sure to populate the field with zeros or by selecting N/A. 27 Remember to save your work as you go. Proceed to the next application section using the Save and Next buttons. Questions??? Don t hesitate to call ( ) or (apancake@ewvcf.org). Key Points To Remember: Meet the deadline - March 1 st. Complete the 0n line application. The on-line system will not accept applications after the March 1 st deadline. If using paper application mail directly to the EWVCF office with a postmarked date of March 1 st Pay attention to the eligibility criteria. When we receive your application, we review it to make sure it meets the criteria for the scholarship. If it doesn t, we set it aside. It takes less time for you to check the criteria than it does for you to complete an application for a scholarship for which you don t qualify. Prepare a separate application for each scholarship for which you are applying. You may be eligible for several scholarships from the Community Foundation. We will need a separate application for each one, whether your submitting electronically or hard copies. Pay attention to special criteria a few scholarships have extra application requirements, such as an essay. Make sure you include these. Request a transcript be sent to the EWVCF office. Make sure your application is complete. Make use of the application checklist, which can be found on both pages 1 and 4 of the hard copy application and on the instructions page of egrant. Be sure to include everything on this list. Include financial information If you are applying for a scholarship that specifies financial need in the criteria, be sure to include a copy of your completed FAFSA. Please send the entire report, not just the Estimated Family Contribution (but be sure to include this page, too). Note: we take the confidentiality of all information you provide very seriously. Don t forget your extra-curricular activities Don t be shy here. Many of the scholarships include criteria about community service, school involvement or leadership. If you ve been involved with these activities, make sure you include them on the application. Show up for your interview For scholarships that are $1000 or more, we ask finalists to come in for an interview. If you are a finalist for one of these scholarships, you will receive a letter with an interview time. We only do interviews on one day no make-ups so it s very important that you keep your interview appointment. Ask for help if you need it You can call the Community Foundation at if you have questions or send an to apancake@ewvcf.org.

28 28 EASTERN PANHANDLE ALUMNAE CHAPTER, DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, Inc. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION BACKGROUND The Eastern Panhandle Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was chartered in April 2007 and serves Jefferson and Berkeley Counties. It is a public, nonprofit organization composed of college educated women. The Sorority was organized in 1913 at Howard University by African-American women. Today, there are over 200,000 thousand members in all states and many foreign countries. AWARD A scholarship of $1000 will be awarded to one student graduating from an accredited high school in Berkeley County and one student in Jefferson County. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS To be considered for the scholarship, the following criteria must be met: 1. A female graduate from an accredited secondary high school in Berkeley or Jefferson counties in West Virginia; 2. Enter a four-year college or university as a full-time freshman in the Fall of 2013; 3. Have a scholastic average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; APPLICATION PROCEDURE To be considered for a scholarship, your application must include the following: 1. Scholarship Application (instructions on the application); 2. One recommendation from an official or teacher in your school; 3. One recommendation from an official of proof of public service involvement) e.g., Girl scouts, Key Club, 4-H, tutoring, church, Relay for Life, etc); 4. Relatives of an applicant may not provide references; 5. A copy of your high school transcript that includes SAT or ACT scores with the official school seal. The completed application, recommendations and transcript must be postmarked by March 1, Late applications will not be considered. All information is considered confidential. The 2013 recipient will not receive the scholarship award until proof of enrollment is provided to the Chapter by the college. Applications are available in Guidance Guidance Office or Please mail to: EPAC-DST Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 819 Charles Town, WV 25414

29 29 BACKGROUND: EASTERN PANHANDLE ALUMNAE CHAPTER DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. BOOK SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION The Eastern Panhandle Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was chartered in April 2007 and serves Jefferson and Berkeley Counties. It is a public, nonprofit organization composed of college educated women. The Sorority was organized in 1913 at Howard University by African-American women. Today, there are over 250,000 thousand members in all states and many foreign countries. AWARD: A $ scholarship for the purpose of purchasing college textbooks will be awarded to a deserving young man graduating from an accredited high school in Berkeley County and Jefferson County. ELIGIBILITY: To be considered for the scholarship, you must meet the following criteria: 1. A male graduate from an accredited high school in Berkeley or Jefferson Counties, West Virginia 2. Enter a four-year college or university as a fulltime freshman in the fall of Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 grading scale APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Your application must include the following: 1. EPAC Scholarship Application 2. An autobiographical letter to the Scholarship Committee - The letter should contain, but is not limited to school and community involvement, collegiate goals, personal interests, employment, etc. 3. Official school transcript that includes SAT or ACT scores The completed application packet must be postmarked by March 1, 2013 and mailed to the address below. Late and/or incomplete application packets will not be considered. All information is considered confidential. The 2013 recipient will not receive the scholarship award until proof of enrollment is provided to the Chapter by the college. Please mail to: EPAC-DST Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 819 Charles Town, WV EASTERN PANHANDLE ALUMNAE CHAPTER DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC.

30 30 Personal Information: BOOK SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Name: Date of Birth: Address: Home Telephone Number: Address: Parent/Legal Guardian Name: Telephone Number: Cell) (Work) Address: School Information: High School: Address: High School Counselor: Grade Point Average : Graduation Date:

31 31 College Information: College Planning to Attend: Intended Major: Extracurricular and Community Involvement: List the school and community organizations in which you have participated during high school. Attach an additional sheet if necessary. Activity Office(s) Held Years Participated Honors, Awards, and Recognition: List the honors, awards and any other recognition that you have received and the dates you received them. Attach an additional sheet if necessary. Certification: By the signatures below, you affirm that all of the information that you provide is true and complete to the best of your knowledge. Misrepresentation or the submission of inaccurate or incomplete information will result in disqualification or forfeiture of any award. Applicant Signature: Date: Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:

32 32 Scholarship Title: Established by: Criteria: Amount: two recipient applied board. E.E. Baltimore Memorial Scholarship Honors the late Bishop Ernest Eugene Baltimore: a clergyman, humanitarian and civil leader in the community 1. Graduating Jefferson High or Washington High Senior 2. Acceptance to an accredited post secondary institution 3. GPA of 2.5 $ The scholarship will be made payable in increments to the college/vocational school and the recipient. The check will then be mailed to the to be presented to the financial aid office and towards books, supplies, fees, tuition or room and Deadline: March 15 Application Process: to: Selection Process: Committee of above recipient to recipient 1. Complete application 2. Provide copy of college acceptance letter 3. Copy of high school transcripts 4. Two letters of recommendation (non-relatives) One must be from high school official Mail applications and supporting documentation Ms Tonya Adams 507 West 3 rd Ave. Ranson, WV The E.E. Baltimore Memorial Scholarship three members, in accordance with the criteria listed will then review applications for selection of be awarded. The award will be presented to the at the Award Ceremony at Jefferson High School or Washington High School.

33 33 E.E. Baltimore Memorial Scholarship Application Name Date Address City State Zip Code Telephone High School College/Vocational school of choice Accepted? Y N Reason for going to college/school: (may attach letter) Hobbies/extracurricular activities: (may attach letter) Give two non-relative references: Name Address Phone Name Address Phone Please enclose the following: 1. Two letters of recommendations (non-relatives, can be same as references) One must be from a school official 2. Copy of college/school acceptance letter 3. Copy of high school transcript Mail applications and supporting documents to: Ms. Tonya Adams 507 West 3 rd Ave. Ranson, WV Must be received by March 15 th

34 34 Scholarship Title: Established By: Criteria: Amount: Deadline: Elizabeth Seibert Scholarship/ C. W. Shipley Elementary C.W. Shipley Elementary Faculty 1. Graduating senior 2. Applicant attended C.W. Shipley a minimum of four years 3. ESSAY: In 250 words or less please explain how this award will help you attain your future goals. Please type or write your essay and attach it with your application. 4. Cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale 5. Acceptance to an accredited post-secondary college/ university, or technical school in the United States 6. All awards are judged on the basis of academic excellence, commitment and community involvement 7. There will be no discrimination because of race, sex, national origin, or handicap 8. If you do not attend an accredited school the scholarship money must be refunded to C.W. Shipley Elementary 9. For audit purposes, send a Thank You note to C. W. Shipley Elementary School, for your scholarship. 10. Once you receive your scholarship please send a copy of your 1 st semester grades to C. W. Shipley Elementary School. Offering scholarships at both Jefferson and Washington High School This will be a one-time award of $300 to $500 (depending on the number of applicants). April 10 th (No Exceptions) Applicant must meet all criteria. Application Process: 1. Complete an application and provide an official transcript. 2. Submit a letter of recommendation from each of the following: Jefferson/Washington High School Instructor (2 letters) Community Member ( 1 letter) 3. Submit proof of acceptance to an accredited post-secondary college/university or technical school Application and supporting documents should be submitted to: C.W. Shipley Elementary School ATTN: Scholarship Committee 652 Shipley School Road Harpers Ferry, WV 25425

35 35 Elizabeth Seibert Scholarship / C. W. Shipley Elementary Application Name of Applicant: Address: Phone: Date of Birth: Years in attendance at C.W. Shipley: Cumulative Grade Point Average: List any vocational school, college, or other institution of higher learning to which you have been accepted List extracurricular activities in which you have participated (grades 9-12) (may include school, community service, or church activities). Attach a separate sheet if necessary. List honors you have received ESSAY: In 250 words or less please explain how this award will help you attain your future goals. Please type or write your essay on additional sheet and attach with application.

36 36 Harold L. Chamblin Jr. Memorial Scholarship Established by the Jefferson High School Vocal Music Booster Association Criteria: Amount: 1. Jefferson High School senior who has been a vocal music student for the entire current school year 2. Jefferson County resident 3. Cumulative 2.5 GPA at the end of the first semester of senior year and a 4.0 in all music classes. 4. Attend college, university, or trade school of choice. 5. Any student receiving a full paid scholarship from another source will be ineligible for this scholarship 5. Preference will be given to music majors Up to $ one time scholarship award paid directly to post- secondary school Deadline: April 15 Application Process: Students should state in a typed letter of application the following: 1. College, university, or trade school you wish to attend 2. Planned vocation or major 3. Involvement in school and community activities 4. Goals and long-term plans 5. Vocal Music Department s influence on your life 6. Include a copy of official high school transcript Letter must be postmarked by April 15 th and submitted to: Jefferson High School Vocal Music Department. JHS 4141 Flowing Springs Rd Shenandoah Junction, WV Any application received after the due date or that are not complete will not be considered.

37 37 Scholarship Title: Established by: Criteria: Harpers Ferry - Bolivar Lions Club Scholarship Harpers Ferry - Bolivar Lions Club 1. Available to Jefferson or Washington High School Seniors attending college in the Fall 2. Students must live in the Harpers Ferry Middle School District 3. Students must have attended Harpers Ferry Middle School 4. Financial need is considered but is not criteria for applying 5. Involved in extracurricular activities such as, student government, sports, music, theater, religious youth groups, and/or community organizations Amount: One time $ Deadline: April 15 Application Process: Direct a letter to your counselor in care of the scholarship by the deadline. Your letter should state your qualifications for the scholarship, career choice, and college you plan to attend. Application should include a resume of your school and community activities including proof of attendance at Harpers Ferry Middle School. Mail letter of application and copy of transcript to: Harpers Ferry-Bolivar Lions Club c/o Mr. William Blackford 242 Luther Jones Road Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442

38 38 Scholarship Title: Established by: Criteria:. Harpers Ferry High School Alumni Association Scholarship Harpers Ferry Alumni Scholarship, Inc. 1. Students must have completed 3 full years at Harpers Ferry Middle School and must specify the years they attended. 2. Special consideration will be given if parent/grandparent is or has been a member of the Harpers Ferry Alumni Association. Submit name of your parent/grandparent affiliated with the Harpers Ferry Alumni Association. 3. GPA of The award will be paid directly to the post-secondary institution. The student must show proof of admission to a postsecondary school or technical/vocational school. 5. Scholarship may be renewed each year for three additional years with letter of application and transcript of grades addressed to: Harpers Ferry Alumni Association P.O. Box 48 Harpers Ferry, WV Amount: Varies Deadline: April 15 Application Process: Mail letter of application and copy of transcript to: Harpers Ferry Alumni Association, Inc., c/o Mr. Wayne C. Welty P.O. Box 48 Harpers Ferry, WV (Note: Applicant must have return address on application).

39 39 H. Hart Bennett Foundation Scholarship H. Hart Bennett Foundation, Inc. 118 N. Charles Street Charles Town, WV Requirements: Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and resident of Jefferson County, WV. Applicant must be accepted by an accredited vocational/technical school, college, or university in the United States. Applicant must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher in his/her Junior and Senior years of high school. Any applicant receiving a full paid scholarship from another source will become ineligible for this scholarship. Considerations: Consideration will be given to applicants intending to pursue a post-secondary education in agriculture or a related area. Consideration will be given to applicants with financial need, but this is not a criterion for applying. Amount: The H. Hart Bennett Scholarship can be maximized at $8, The scholarship is available to contribute toward tuition, books, or other direct school expenses up to $1, per semester ($2, maximum per year). The scholarship will be paid to the educational institution in the name of the scholarship recipient. The recipient must maintain a full time schedule (Minimum of 12 credit hours). The scholarship is renewable annually up to three additional years with a letter of need, transcripts, a 2.5 GPA or higher maintained, and the approval of the H. Hart Bennett Foundation, Inc. The total amount of the scholarship is not to exceed $8, or be given for more than 4 years to one recipient. Due Date: Initial applicants must submit all necessary documents by April 15 th of each year. Renewal applicants must submit all necessary documents by June 30 th of each year. All applicants should submit the necessary documents to the following address: H. Hart Bennett Foundation, Inc. 118 N. Charles Street Charles Town, WV 25414