INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS OMA E. VORDENBAUM SCHOLARSHIP The Oma E. Vordenbaum Scholarship is a $2,000 scholarship awarded to two Alamo Heights High School graduating seniors for college tuition. Award money will be sent directly to the recipient s institution, $1,000 each semester, for a total of $2,000 for one year. The scholarship is based on both merit and need. The recipient will have many of the qualities that Mrs. Vordenbaum, an English teacher at Alamo Heights for 27 years, exemplified herself and valued in others. These qualities include intellectual curiosity, a love of learning, an honest and direct approach, sincerity, trustworthiness, and respect for others, a wholesome attitude toward school and education, and a positive approach to life. ELIGIBILITY To be eligible, an applicant must: Be a graduating senior at Alamo Heights High School Have attended Alamo Heights High School for at least the last two years Have achieved a minimum total score of 900 on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), verbal and math sections or 19 on the American College Testing (ACT) Meet the minimum enrollment requirements of the college selected Rank in the top quarter of the high school graduating class Have participated in extracurricular activities CHECKLIST Typed, completed application Copy of Resume, Max 3 pages (attachment) Copy of Official High School Transcript Copy SAT/ACT Scores FAFSA Form with EFC Personal Typed Narrative (attachment) Teacher Letter of Recommendation (attachment) Counselor signature (section F) Counselor Letter of Recommendation (attachment) COMPLETED S ARE DUE ON THURSDAY, MARCH 23,2017 BY 4P.M. TO THE AHSF OFFICE. ONLY TYPED AND COMPLETED S WILL BE REVIEWED.
SECTION A APPLICANT INFORMATION Last Name First Name M.I. Social Security # Date of Birth (MM/DD/Year) Place of Birth (County, if in Texas) Address (Permanent) City State Zip Permanent Phone # Cell Phone # Email Address Gender (please circle) Male Female To which schools have you applied? Please list in order of preference. Name of School Accepted? (circle one) GPA (Weighted) Class Rank out of SAT Score Number of years attended at AHHS ACT Score Expected Graduation Date
SECTION B FAMILY/GUARDIAN INFORMATION Father / Legal Guardian Name Home Phone # Address Work Phone # City State Zip Occupation/Employer Mother / Legal Guardian Name Home Phone # Address Work Phone # City State Zip Occupation/Employer Parents/Guardians are (circle one or more): Married Divorced Separated Mother Remarried Father Remarried Widow Do you have any disabilities? Yes If yes, please explain: No List the number of dependents where you presently live (include your parents and yourself) List the other children in your household (include those enrolled in college or graduate school):
SECTION C FINANCIAL INFORMATION In order to achieve fairness and equity in allotting awards based upon financial need, the committee MUST have information outlining financial circumstances. Please submit a copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) obtained by filing for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This contains the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) that will help the committee determine financial need. Who will be responsible for financing your college education? Please explain below any unusual family circumstances and/or expenses that you anticipate during the next school year. Have you received any other scholarships (including offers from colleges)? Yes No If yes, please list the name of the scholarship, number of years and amount. CERTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION I (We) declare that the information reported is true, correct and complete. I (We) agree to verify information reported on this form, if requested by the committee or representative from the Alamo Heights School Foundation and to provide any necessary additional documentation as requested. Signature of Applicant Signature of Parent(s) or Legal Guardian(s) Signature of Parent(s) or Legal Guardian(s) Date
SECTION D Personal Narrative (required attachment) The scholarship Committee members may not know you. What can you tell us that might help us in our decision? Please include a typed essay on a separate sheet of paper explaining your educational goals and specific strengths and attributes you have that may assist you in meeting these objectives. (250 words MAX) SECTION E Teacher Recommendation (required attachment) Include one teacher letter of recommendation. This letter should be signed and attached in a sealed envelope with the completed application. SECTION F Counselor Recommendation (required attachment) Please submit written letter of recommendation and give us your impressions of this student, his/her approach to learning, his/her approach to other students, and any strengths or characteristics that you feel are noteworthy. GUIDANCE OFFICE ENDORSEMENT Counselor s Signature: Date: COMPLETED S ARE DUE ON THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2017 BY 4P.M. TO THE AHSF OFFICE. ONLY TYPED AND COMPLETED S WILL BE REVIEWED.