The Powell Scholarship Program

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1 The Powell Scholarship Program 2018 Funded By: Hayneville Telephone Company Post Office Box 175 Hayneville, AL Telephone: APPLICATIONS DUE: THURSDAY, MARCH 1, 2018

2 Mr. & Mrs. Howard S. Powell, II 2018 Scholarship Program Hayneville Telephone Company is offering the Mr. & Mrs. Howard S. Powell, II Telecommunications Scholarship Program with one $1, award payable to the college of the recipient s choice. One applicant will be chosen from any of our area schools: Calhoun High School, Central High School, or Lowndes Academy. This scholarship is made available through Hayneville Telephone Company. Application Criteria Seniors attending any school located in the Hayneville Telephone Company service area are eligible to apply for the Powell Scholarship. Applicants must be a United States citizen and must be current, full-time high school students. Applicants must anticipate graduation from high school during the academic year in which application is made and must be planning to pursue a degree at an accredited two or four-year college. To apply, students can obtain applications from their school office or the HTC website, This application must be completed in its entirety and returned with one letter of recommendation written and signed by the principal and guidance counselor and a certified copy of their school transcript. All of these items must be received at the designated address by THURSDAY, MARCH 1 ST, Selection Criteria Selection of the scholar is based on a number of factors with special emphasis on each individual s character, personal merit, and background. Merit is demonstrated in a variety of ways: leadership in school, civic and other extracurricular activities; academic achievement; and motivation to serve and succeed in all endeavors. Selection will be sensitive to the economic backgrounds of applicants, reflecting as much as possible the demographic profiles of the various students in our areas. Selection Process 1.) All applications, transcripts, and recommendations should be submitted by the deadline of March 1 st, 2018 in order to be eligible. Applications can be mailed to P.O. Box 175, Hayneville, AL or hand delivered to the Hayneville Office at 208 East Tuskeena Street, Hayneville, AL during the first five business days of the month or can be delivered to the Greenville office at 180 Greenville Bypass, Greenville, AL any business day. 2.) Members of the Hayneville Telephone Company Board of Directors will elect one member to evaluate and review all applications according to the criteria established.

3 The Mr. & Mrs. Howard S. Powell, II Telecommunications Scholarship Application Funded by Hayneville Telephone Company NAME: Last First Middle ADDRESS: Street or Post Office Box City State Zip Code PHONE NUMBER DATE OF BIRTH: / / SEX: MALE FEMALE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: NAME OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN: NAME AND ADDRESS OF HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED: School Name Street Address City State Zip Code Year of Graduation:

4 Academic Information Please submit a copy of your high school transcript. 1.) Enter the official cumulative grade point average at the end of your last semester Senior Year based on the 4-point scale: 2.) Class Rank: A. Enter your exact class rank at the end of your senior year: B. Enter the size of the entire class: C. If your school does not rank it s students, ask your guidance counselor for an alternative, such as top 1% or 2%, etc.: 3.) Scholarship Information: Have you been awarded for any other scholarships to date? If yes, for what amount? 4.) School Activities: Please list all school related activities (clubs, sports, school, newspaper staff, awards, etc.) You may attach a continuation sheet if necessary:

5 Community Activities Please list any community or church related activities. (Volunteer work, church youth organizations, Boy Scouts / Girl Scouts etc.) Employment Activities Please list all paid employment (include any summer jobs):

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