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1 Dear Hillgrove Seniors, The Hillgrove High School ( HHS ) PTSA is accepting scholarship applications. The purpose of these scholarships is to provide recognition of overall achievement and community service by giving a one-time monetary award to Hillgrove seniors to be used to further their post-secondary education. The HHS PTSA awards scholarships in four categories: 1. Academic 2. Athletic 3. Community Service 4. Fine Arts All scholarships are standard merit-based scholarships. The Scholarship Committee recognizes that merit is demonstrated in many ways. It is not limited to grades and test scores but, just as importantly, includes creative and technical talents, participation in school and extra-curricular activities, outside work and volunteer efforts, or a determination for continued improvement. This year the PTSA chose the essay topic Describe how you could effectively use your experiences with your chosen discipline (academics, athletics, fine arts, community service) to positively impact the pursuit of your future endeavors? With regards to your respective discipline (academic, athletic, community service or fine arts), please explain how your experiences have played a role. The Scholarship Committee has set the following timeline: February 12, 2018 Applications are available in the Counseling Office and online. To access online go to the Hillgrove High School website, select For Parents then select PTSA. March 29, 2018 May, 2018 Application deadline. All applications must be delivered to Mrs. Heather Boyle in the counselor s office by 3:30pm, Thursday, March 29, Applications will not be accepted after this time; NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE. Scholarship winners will be announced at the HHS Honors and Awards Night If you have any questions please send an to shireenwest@comcast.net. Shireen West HHS PTSA Scholarship Chair

2 Student Scholarship Application Information WHO CAN APPLY? Hillgrove High School ( HHS ) seniors who will be attending an accredited college or university in the Fall of 2018 and who were HHS PTSA members by December 31, WHAT COMPRISES A COMPLETE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION? You must complete all the required forms, preferably typed, to successfully apply for a HHS PTSA scholarship. Any incomplete applications will be automatically disqualified. With the exception of the essay portion of the application, please use only the forms provided in the scholarship application packet. Any other documents submitted in lieu of completing the HHS PTSA Scholarship application will result in the scholarship application being automatically disqualified. A complete scholarship application includes the following: A completed Personal Information Form A copy of your acceptance letter/notification received from your accredited college or university. Letters of recommendation All scholarship applicants will be required to submit two letters of recommendation. One should be from a faculty member at HHS. The second letter of recommendation must be from a person who is NOT employed by HHS. For example: a minister, scout leader, employer, coach, etc. Letters of recommendation from immediate and other family members are not acceptable. Letters of recommendation must be submitted in a sealed envelope from the person that is writing the letter of recommendation. Essay The topic for the SY is Describe how you could effectively use your experiences with your chosen discipline (academics, athletics, fine arts, community service) to positively impact the pursuit of your future endeavors? Your essay should be typewritten and limited to no more than two (2) double spaced pages. Extracurricular Activities, Leadership, Awards, and Honors Form Hillgrove High School Only. This form should list activities the applicant has participated in at HHS only, however, if the applicant has transferred to HHS from another high school please include activities from the high school previously attended. Applicants should include activities they have participated in during their high school years only. Extracurricular Activities, Leadership, Awards, and Honors Form Outside of Hillgrove High School Only. This form should list activities the applicant is involved with outside of HHS. Applicants should include activities they have participated in during their high school years only. Community Service and Employment Form. Applicants should list community service and/or employment during their high school years only. Additional Information Form - Fine Arts Scholarship Applicants Only In addition to the items listed above, Fine Arts Scholarship applicants should complete the additional information form and list activities, leadership positions, and awards received in the area of Fine arts during their high school years only. For example: band, orchestra, chorus, drama, visual arts. Additional Information for Athletic Scholarship Applicants only In addition to the items listed above, Athletic Scholarship applicants should complete the additional information form and list activities, leadership positions, and awards received in the area of Athletics during their high school years only.

3 Student Scholarship Application Information WHAT CAN THE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS BE USED FOR? The HHS PTSA scholarship can only be used to pay for tuition, textbooks, or room and board for oncampus housing. ARE THERE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH CATEGORY OF SCHOLARSHIP? Yes. The special requirements are as follows: Academic scholarship Applicant must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Athletic scholarship Applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA and have participated on a HHS sports team (must be recognized as athletic team in GHSA) for at least two (2) seasons; at least 1 season during their senior year. Community Service scholarship Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA. Community service activities will also carry more weight in this scholarship category. Fine Arts scholarship Applicant must have at least a 2.5 GPA, and have participated in fine arts at HHS (band, orchestra, chorus, drama, or visual arts) for at least two (2) semesters and have participated in fine arts at least one (1) semester in their senior year. CAN I APPLY FOR MORE THAN ONE CATEGORY OF SCHOLARSHIP? No. All applicants must select ONE and ONLY ONE category of scholarship to apply for. Any multiple submissions will result in the scholarship application being disqualified. WHAT IF I TRANSFERRED TO HHS, CAN I INCLUDE ACTIVITES AT MY PREVIOUS HIGH SCHOOL IN MY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION? Yes. WHOM WILL THE SCHOLARSHIP CHECK BE MADE PAYABLE TO? The scholarship check will be made payable to the winning scholarship recipient and the college or university that they will be attending in the Fall of HOW IS MY ENTRY JUDGED? A panel will score your entry according to a rubric for each scholarship category. WILL I GET MY ENTRY BACK AFTER JUDGING? Scholarship application packets will not be returned to applicants. Scholarship applications become the sole property of HHS PTSA Scholarship Committee. It is recommended you keep a copy for your files. Neither HHS PTSA nor the HHS PTSA Scholarship Committee will be responsible for materials delivered late, lost, misdirected, mutilated, incomplete, or illegible. IF I AM NOT SELECTED AS A SCHOLARSHIP WINNER CAN I FILE AN APPEAL TO THE DECISION OF THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE? The decisions of Scholarship Committee are final and the evaluation process and scoring is confidential and will not be shared.

4 Full Name: Student Scholarship Application 2017/2018 Personal Information Form Address: Telephone number: address: Date of Birth: Parent/guardian name and phone number: Grade Point Average (Fall 2017): Category (circle only one category): Academic Athletic Community Service Fine Arts Accredited college or university you plan on attending in the Fall of 2018: Planned area of study (if you have decided):

5 Extracurricular Activities, Leadership, Awards, and Honors Form Hillgrove High School Only Please complete the form and include extracurricular activities at Hillgrove High School only. If you have transferred to Hillgrove High School also include activities from the high school you previously attended. If needed, make additional copies of this Form. Activity (clubs, organizations, or other activities) Extracurricular Activities at Hillgrove High School Amount of time you participated in this activity (years, semesters, or other lengths of time) Offices held and Awards/honors received

6 Extracurricular Activities, Leadership, Awards, and Honors Form Outside of Hillgrove High School Only Please complete the form and include extracurricular activities OUTSIDE of Hillgrove High School. If needed, make additional copies of this Form. Activity OUTSIDE of Hillgrove (church, community, sports, etc.) Extracurricular Activities OUTSIDE of Hillgrove High School Amount of time you participated in this activity (years, semesters, or other lengths of time) Offices held and Awards/honors received

7 Community Service and Employment Form Please list all community service you have performed and/or employment during your high school years only. If needed, make additional copies of this Form. Community Service Activities Length of time you participated (semesters, years, or other lengths of time) Employment Length of time you were employed (months or years)

8 Additional Information Form Fine Arts Scholarship Applicants Only Please list all activities and classes you have had in band, orchestra, chorus, drama, or visual arts. Some applicants may have experience in more than one area of study in Fine Arts. For example, a student may participate in chorus and drama. Be sure to include all fine arts activities for which you have experience in at least two (2) semesters in high school. You must have participated in an area of fine arts at least one (1) semester your senior year. If you have transferred to Hillgrove include fine arts activities from the previous high school attended. If needed, make additional copies of this Form. Activities in Fine Arts (at Hillgrove and outside of Hillgrove) Activities in Fine Arts Length of time you participated (semesters, years, or other lengths of time) Offices held Please list below any awards or honors you have received in Fine Arts

9 Additional Information Form Athletic Scholarship Applicants Only Please list all sports you played in high school. Be sure to include all athletic activities for which you have participated in for at least two (2) seasons in high school. You must have participated in at least one (1) sport your senior year. Please go to for a listing of includable sports. If you have transferred to Hillgrove include athletic activities from the previous high school attended. If needed, make additional copies of this Form. Name of sport (indicate if Hillgrove or outside of Hillgrove) Athletics List what years you were on team (i.e. 9 th, 10 th, 11 th, 12 th ) List what years you earned a Varsity letter (i.e. 9 th, 10 th, 11 th, 12 th ) Please list below any awards or honors you have received in Athletics