Spring ISD Career and Technical Education Department Scholarship Award. Scholarship Overview Deadline: March 5, 2018 Award: $1,000.

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1 Spring ISD Career and Technical Education Department Scholarship Award Scholarship Overview Deadline: March 5, 2018 Award: $1, SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENT AWARD This award is given as recognition to a high school student who has overcome personal obstacles and has benefited significantly from his/her respective Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. The student s personal accomplishments in the individual CTE program should be judged to be exemplary with respect to his/her own capabilities. Consideration should be given to personal dedication, progress and special accomplishment. OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARD This award is given as recognition to a high school student who has made significant contributions to his/her respective Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. Consideration will be given to those applicants who demonstrate strong leadership, attendance, attitude and scholarship. Eligibility: All nominees must Be a senior graduating in May 2018 Have completed a minimum of three CTE courses in their chosen career pathway and earned credit for the courses Have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (Special Accomplishment) or 3.0 (Outstanding Student) A complete application packet consists of: Application (attached): Must be completed and neatly printed (blue or black ink only) or typed. Incomplete applications will result in an immediate disqualification. Personal Essay: This letter of persuasion must be one page and typed using a 12-point font and double spacing Letters of Recommendation: Submit at least two letters of recommendation; one letter must be completed by a CTE teacher. Transcript: A copy of the applicant s current high school transcript must be included Checklist: Complete application Personal Essay Two letters of recommendation Transcript Signatures of student & counselor All applicants must submit the completed application packet to: 1. Carl Wunsche, Sr. High School Dr. Sherrie Mason 2. Dekaney High School Melanie Bailey 3. Spring High School Adrienne Thomas 4. Westfield High School Dr. Clara Lauderdale Please note: Although this is a combined application for the Special Accomplishment Award and the Outstanding Student Award, students may only apply for one scholarship. Please indicate the award for which you are applying.

2 Scholarship Award Application Date: I am applying for the following scholarship (select one): Outstanding Student Award (3.0 GPA or higher) ** All completed applications must be received by the College Connections Counselors on or before March 5, 2018 at 3:00 pm. Special Accomplishment Award (2.5 GPA or higher) PERSONAL INFORMATION Applicant s name: Home Address: Zip Code: Address: Phone Number: Cell number: Campus: SHS WHS CWHS DHS Career Pathway: COURSE HISTORY Please list all Career and Technical Education courses you ve taken, numerical averages for each course, and the grade level in which the course was taken. COURSE AVERAGE GRADE LEVEL SCHOLASTIC AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Please list all academic or school related awards and achievements. OTHER AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS Please list all community or non-school related awards and achievements.

3 CAREER AND TECHNICAL ORGANIZATIONS Please list any CTE organizations in which you ve participated and list any offices you ve held. ORGANIZATIONS OFFICE(S) HELD OTHER ORGANIZATIONS and EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Please list any other non-cte organizations in which you ve participated along with the offices you ve held. ORGANIZATIONS OFFICE(S) HELD COMMUNITY SERVICE Please list all school and community activities in which you have participated.

4 CTE ACHIEVEMENTS Please describe your success and achievements in your chosen Career and Technical Education program(s). PERSONAL STATEMENT REQUIRED FOR SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENT AWARD ONLY Please describe any personal challenges or obstacles that you ve had to overcome in your life. FUTURE PLANS Please describe your future goals and plans beyond high school: *Future college or university: *Intended major: PERSONAL ESSAY On a separate page, please provide a one-page, double-spaced typed letter of persuasion describing the reasons why you believe you are deserving of this scholarship award. Please include your career goals following your completion of high school.

5 RECOMMENDATIONS Please provide two letters of recommendation from non-family members. One letter must be provided by a CTE teacher; the other letter must be completed by a teacher an employer, community leader, counselor, or principal. Both letters must be signed and dated. THIS SECTION MUST BY COMPLETED BY A COLLEGE COUNSELOR, ACADEMIC COUNSELOR, OR CTE COUNSELOR ONLY Student s Name: Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4.0 Scale: Attendance Number of days student was absent: Explanation Reason for absences, if any: Counselor Information: Name (please print) Signature Date Applicant s Signature Date