ALDRICH PTO SCHOLARSHIP

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1 ALDRICH PTO SCHOLARSHIP (FOR FORMER ALDRICH ELEMENTARY STUDENTS) DUE DATE FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS: January 15th 1. This award is identified as the Millard Public Schools Foundation Bess Streeter Aldrich PTO Scholarship. 2. One scholarship with an estimated value of $1, will be awarded. 3. The scholarship must be used for undergraduate study at an accredited university, college, or other post-secondary educational institution of the recipient's choice. The award winner must begin attendance at the selected institution by October in the year of high school graduation. 4. Criteria that will be applied to the selection process for this scholarship include, but are not necessarily limited to the following. The Student Applicant: a. shall have an academic standing in the upper one-third of his/her graduating class and be able to benefit from a continuing education experience after graduation. b. shall have participated in school and community activities during his/her high school career. c. shall have completed two academic years at Aldrich Elementary School. d. must be eligible to be graduated from one of the four Millard Public High Schools by June of this year. e. shall have not been awarded, nor will be awarded by August 15th of this year, any ONE scholarship having a value equal to or greater than one year s total cost (full ride) at the institution in which they enroll. If such award is accepted AFTER submitting this scholarship application, it becomes the obligation of the recipient to report this fact to the Millard Public Schools Foundation. The Millard Public Schools Foundation will then award the scholarship to an eligible runner-up in the Aldrich PTO Scholarship competition. f. must submit this fully completed application in order to be considered for this scholarship. 5. This scholarship is funded through revenues from the Millard Public Schools Foundation Aldrich PTO Scholarship Fund. 6. All applications must be typed or computer printed, except for the basic information requested on the top portion of Side Two of this application which may be neatly handwritten or printed. See note to the applicant on side two of this application. All parts of this application are to be completed by the applicant only. 7. The scholarship award winner will be determined no later than March 1st by a selection committee established by the Aldrich PTO. The names of the winner and an alternate will be reported to the Millard Public Schools Foundation by the principal of Aldrich Elementary School by March 1st. All applications and supporting information become the property of the Aldrich PTO which shall have discretionary authority in all matters pertaining to this award. 8. Funds will be disbursed during the month of August. The award check will be made payable to the university or college to be attended in the name of the recipient. Verification of enrollment must be provided by the Office of the Registrar of the college or university to be attended. Award checks will be issued through the Millard Public Schools Foundation. 9. Since this application does not require a transcript, the student applicant is responsible for sending this completed application to: Attn: Principal, Aldrich Elementary School, 506 N. 162 nd Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska Please use this signed document as the cover sheet for your application. Scholarship applications must be postmarked no later than January 15th. We certify by our signatures below that the responses on all parts of this application, including those on the attachment sheets, are true and factual, and that we have read and understand the application requirements for this scholarship and the criteria for accepting this scholarship.

2 Signature of Student Applicant Signature of parent/guardian How do you want your name entered upon your certificate if you are the winner? Please print your preference below. Aldrich PTO Elementary School scholarship application information is continued on Side 2 (over) ALDRICH PTO SCHOLARSHIP Side Two Remember! This application is due: January 15th NOTE: The information requested in the blanks immediately below may be printed, handwritten, or typed since it does not lend itself to being filled in easily by computer printer. Name:,, Last First Middle Address:,, Street City Zip Phone: ( ) - Social Security Number: - - Father s Name: Mother s Name:_ Occupation: Occupation: Current G.P.A. at the end of Sem. I of my Sr. year is. and my Class Rank is out of. My ACT composite score is: Years you attended Aldrich Elementary School: ; through ; for grade level: through. List your intended college or university. If you are still considering more than one, attempt to list in the order of preference. (1) (2) (3) IMPORTANT NOTE TO APPLICANT: Respond to the following topical requests (sections A through E) by setting up the topic headings and specific information accompanying each one on a separate attachment. You may put more than one topic on a page. Provide your response to each topic in a neat, well organized manner. Allow one line of space between the topic request and your response. Sections A through E should be typed or computer printed. Do not repeat the same information in more than one section. A. Write a brief autobiography. Include your interests and your short and long term goals. B. Select one of you Interests or Activities which has been the most influential upon your development and describe how it had an impact upon your life. C. School Related Experiences- List school clubs and activities in which you have participated. List all athletic activities including those during your elementary, middle school, and senior high school years. Indicate the specific years of participation for all clubs and activities and the title of any leadership positions held. D. Personal and Community Activities-List the personal activities and hobbies that you actively pursue. Do not duplicate any of the activities described in the previous question. Examples are: painting, skating, social work, music,

3 collecting (coins, stamps, etc.), church work or other. E. Work Experience- List part-time work experiences and summer employment that you have held. Also list any volunteer work that you have not previously reported. Give specifics on the number of hours worked and duration of the jobs. Include an explanation of duties and responsibilities if not self explanatory. Remember: This application has a due date of January 15th and is to be sent to the address in No. 9 by the student applicant.

4 MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM General Requirements: 1. The scholarship must be used for undergraduate study at an accredited university, college, or other post secondary educational institution of the recipient's choice. The award winner must begin attendance at the selected institution by October in the year of high school graduation. 2. Criteria that will be applied to the selection process for this scholarship include, but are not necessarily limited to the following. The Student Applicant: a. Shall have participated in school and community activities during his/her high school career. b. Must be eligible to graduate from a Millard Public high school by June of this year. c. Shall have not been awarded, nor will be awarded by August 15th of this year, any ONE scholarship having a value equal to or greater than one year's total cost (full ride) at the institution in which they enroll. If such award is accepted AFTER submitting this scholarship application, it becomes the obligation of the recipient to report this fact to the Millard Public Schools Foundation. The Millard Public Schools Foundation will then award the scholarship to an eligible runner-up. d. Must submit this fully completed application in order to be considered for this scholarship. 3. This scholarship is funded through contributions to the Millard Public Schools Foundation. 4. All applications must be typed or computer printed. All parts of this application are to be completed by the applicant only. 5. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, holiday or other non school day, the application is due by 10:00 A.M. on the next day that school is in session after the due date. 6. The scholarship award winner and an alternate will be determined no later than March 1st by a selection committee established by the donor of this scholarship. The names of the winner and the alternate will be reported to the Millard Public Schools Foundation by March 1st. All applications and supporting information will become the property of the sponsor, who will have discretionary authority in all matters pertaining to this award. Award winners will be notified by the Millard Public Schools Foundation during the month of April. 7. Funds will be disbursed during the months of August and September. The scholarship check will be made payable to the student applicant, upon receiving verification of enrollment. Verification of enrollment must be provided by the Office of the Registrar of the college or university that the student will be attending. Checks will be issued through the Millard Public Schools Foundation. 8. The student applicant is directly responsible for delivering or mailing this completed application to the address indicated in the special requirements section.

5 Page 2 (Millard Public Schools Foundation General Scholarship Application Form) Applicant Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Applicant Preferred Number: Applicant Millard Schools Attended: Elementary: Grades Attended: Elementary: Grades Attended: Middle: Grades Attended: Middle: Grades Attended: High School: Grades Attended: High School from which you will graduate from: Institution you are planning to attend this fall. If you are considering more than one, please list in the order of preference: Parents/Guardians (Please indicate if parent is deceased) Father/Guardian s Name: Address (If different from students) City, State, Zip: Preferred Telephone: Father/Guardian s .. Mother/Guardian s Name: Address (If different from students) City, State, Zip: Preferred Telephone: Mother/Guardian s G.P.A.. CLASS RANK OUT OF ACT COMPOSITE SCORE: SAT Student Applicant Signature Parent or Guardian Signature Counselor s Signature