Dorothy Wolf Scholarship The Dorothy Wolf Scholarship is a scholarship opportunity for Stafford County Public Schools. Recipients of this scholarship must be seniors accepted into and planning to attend either The University of Virginia or the University of Mary Washington. This opportunity will be extended to SCPS students annually. The award amount will vary annually; however, the minimum amount that will be awarded to each student is $1,000. Please publicize this scholarship and distribute to students accepted into and planning to attend either The University of Virginia or the University of Mary Washington. Each high school is asked to select the top three applicants representing attendance at each of the two universities. Selection at the school level should be based on the students applications and financial need. Completed applications are due on or before May 17, 2018. All submissions should be sent via PDF to dorothywolfscholarship@gmail.com No paper applications will be accepted. A final selection committee at the Central Office will determine the recipients for the scholarships. The recipients will be selected by June 1, 2018. Prior recipients are eligible to apply one time, for the immediately following school year only.
Dorothy Wolf Scholarship Application Information Sheet (High School) I. Qualification/Eligibility High School Senior who must be accepted into and plan to attend either The University of Virginia or the University of Mary Washington in the fall of 2018. II. Required Documentation a. Application- Each candidate must submit a complete application. The completed application must include: Application, Unofficial Transcript, Letter of Acceptance, two Letters of Recommendation, Section II, and an Essay. Application packets should be submitted via emailed PDF to dorothywolfscholarship@gmail.com. b. Unofficial Transcript- A copy of applicant s unofficial high school transcript provided by the high school staff. c. College Acceptance Letter A copy of the acceptance letter from The University of Virginia or the University of Mary Washington must be included in the submission of the application. d. Letters of Recommendations Each packet must include two letters of recommendation. One of the letters must be from a faculty member who has taught the student in the classroom. Each letter of recommendation must include the reference s name, address, telephone number, and information regarding how long and in what capacity he or she has known the applicant. e. Financial Document The parent(s) or guardian(s) of the applicant must complete and sign Section II of the Application. f. Essay Each candidate must provide a 500-750 word essay describing their goals and how the scholarship would help him or her achieve their goals. III. Scholarship Award Amount The award amount for this scholarship may vary annually. amount that will be awarded to each recipient is $1,000. The minimum
Dorothy Wolf Scholarship SECTION I (To be completed by applicant) Please Print Name: Last First Middle Home Address: Number and Street Phone _ City State Zip Code Date of Birth High School Now Attending: Graduation Date: Class Rank: No. in Class:_ SAT/ACT Score: When Taken: _ NOTE: An unofficial high school transcript and standardized test record MUST accompany this application. (Please send as a PDF along with your application.) AND A copy of the official acceptance letter from either The University of Mary Washington or The University of Virginia Must accompany this application.
Name of College/University in which the Applicant Expects to Enroll The University of Mary Washington The University of Virginia Career Objective: (Doctor, Engineer, Lawyer, Teacher, etc.) Extracurricular activities including honors and awards: Athletics: Work experience last summer: Part-time or after-school work experience: Have you received other scholarships? _ Scholarship: Amount: $ Scholarship: Amount: $ Date Signature of Applicant
SECTION II Parents: (To be completed by parent or guardian) (If either or both parents are deceased, so indicate.) Fathers Name: Age:_ Address: Number and Street City/County State Zip -Code Occupation: Approximate Annual Income:$ Mother s Age: Name: Address: _ City/County State Zip -Code Occupation: Approximate Annual Income:$ Guardian s Name: Age:_ Address: City/County State Zip -Code Occupation: Approximate Annual Income:$ Number of family members other than yourself and applicant Ages:, _, _, _, _, _, _ Number in school: Number presently attending college:_ Number who are self-supporting:_ Amount parents or guardians can provide annually toward applicant s college expense: $_ Amount that may be available annually from other sources: Other relatives: Trust funds: Applicant s savings: Applicant s summer employment: Any other: $_ $_ $_ $_ $_
Are there any unusual circumstances that curtail the family income or increase the family expenses? (Explain in detail) _ Date Signature of Parent or Guardian
SECTION III Please write a 500-750 word essay describing your goals and how the scholarship will help you achieve your goals. Also include your reasons for attending either The University of Virginia or the University of Mary Washington.