MANVEL HIGH SCHOOL LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

MHS Local Scholarship Packet 2015 1

MANVEL HIGH SCHOOL LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS To access scholarships go to: www.alvinisd.net/collegeandcareer Click on Local Scholarship Package Directory Click on MHS Local Scholarships and begin 2015 SECTION I SECTION II SECTION III SECTION IV SECTION V Scholarships that require the completion of the 2015 LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM. Scholarships for students planning to attend Alvin Community College full time in the Fall of 2015. Requires the ACC Cover Sheet & 2015 LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM. These specific scholarships require the completion of a SEPARATE APPLICATION FORM. Rotary Club Scholarships require the completion of the ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP COVER SHEET FORM and the 2015 LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM. Marguerite Edwards Scholarships and Camp Mohawk Scholarships require one application for the two scholarships and have required recommendation forms for teachers and counselor. Applicants for the Camp Mohawk must be in the top 25% of the class at the completion of their junior year and applicants for the Marguerite Edwards Scholarships must be in the top 15% of the class at the completion of their junior year.(june 2014). Requires.. Marguerite Edwards and Camp Mohawk Scholarship Cover Sheet 2015 LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM See special instructions on application. YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WHICH YOU ARE ELIGIBLE!!! The personalized letter, required by the scholarship committees, is a very important part of your application. It is often the deciding factor! NOTE: Scholarship amounts and availability may change without notice. 2

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING FOR THE 2015 MHS LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS: Instructions for SECTION I, SECTION II, SECTION IV and SECTION V 1. Complete the 2015 Local Scholarship Application Form. Proofread the application. 2. Print your application. 3. Change scholarship name on application to the next scholarship in Section I, II, IV or V that you will be applying. Continue until you have completed all the applications in those sections that you are eligible. 4. Attach Academic Resume. 5. Write a letter to the scholarship committee concerning your goals and future plans (typed). The letter needs to be personalized to the committee which will be reading it. 6. If required, attached an essay. Typed only. Only include an essay if the scholarship requires it and be sure to address the essay s topic. 7. Attach two letters of recommendation to each application. Exceptions: The confidential letters of recommendation for the Marguerite Edwards Scholarship/Camp Mohawk Scholarship and the Manvel Maverick Booster Club Athletic Scholarship will be sent directly to Mrs. Collier by the evaluators. 8. Staple each applications (See exceptions in Turn-in procedures). Use only one staple. 9. Do not request transcripts. We will request them for you when your completed application(s) are received. 10. Return all applications to Mrs. Collier (C138) NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 17, AT 3:00 P.M. Applications received after this day and time will be disqualified from competition. Remember Sections II, IV & V require separate cover sheets as well. Go to those sections to find those cover sheets. Instructions for Section III Applications. On the website, click on name of the scholarship(s) in Section III that you will be applying and complete the application and print. Attach your resume, letter to scholarship committee and two letters of recommendation. Helpful hints Pick up or print the 2015 Local Scholarship Packet. READ the packet and mark the scholarships to which you are applying Fill out the proper application for the scholarship. Type all applications. Handwritten applications will not be accepted. Have your parents sign the application, if needed. Provide Academic Resume in prescribed format. o Attach resume to each scholarship application. o Print on one side of the paper. Write your letter to the committee in correct letter format. o Personalize each letter. o Sign each letter. Turn in your Volunteer Hours Documentation before the turn-in day. 3

TURN-IN PROCEDURE: 1. Complete each application (Typed) 2. Assemble each application packet in the following order: Cover Sheet (Required for Sections II, IV & V) Completed application Academic Resume (Not required for Section III but recommended) Essay (if required) Personalized letter to the committee Two signed recommendation letters (Sections I, II, III, IV) 3. Staple together each completed application packet (Paper clip the following applications: Alvin Rotary Club, Manvel Maverick Booster Club Athletic Scholarship, Marguerite Edwards/Camp Mohawk Scholarships) 4. Complete MHS Local Scholarship Turn-in Sheet This is available in the College and Career Center or online on the Local Scholarship Page of the College, Career and Scholarship link on the Alvin ISD web site. 5. Place the MHS Local Scholarship Turn-in Sheet on top of the completed applications. Applications should be organized in the order on the turn-in sheet. Bind all applications together with a binder clip. One will be provided if needed. 6. Bring applications to the College and Career Center by 3 p.m. on February 17. 4

SECTION I - MHS ACCAEOP SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000 per year- $500 per semester Fall 2015 and Spring 2016) this scholarship is for the student majoring in one of the following: Business Administration, Computer Information Technology, Management, Office Administration. A student needs to be ranked in the top 50% of their class. Will be attending ACC in the Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 semesters taking at least 12 hours and maintain a 2.5 GPA to continue on scholarship for the next semester. Financial need may be a determining factor. AHS CLASS OF 1990 SCHOLARSHIP ($500) The recipient must be a parent or guardian of a child, submit a letter of recommendation from his or her church, an essay explaining how this scholarship could help you and your family history, attend college of choice during the Fall of 2015. ALVIN A&M MOTHERS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP ($500) accepted at Texas A&M in College Station for Fall 2015. ALVIN AREA RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL SCHOLARSHIP (2-$1,000) The student must be in the top 50% of the class and planning a career in education. The student must be willing to be in a mentoring program and complete a questionnaire about interest in education. MHS Only ALVIN MASONIC LODGE SCHOLARSHIP ($500) Student must have participated in extracurricular activities for at least 4 years through his/her high school career. Have a GPA minimum of 3.0 out of a 4.0 scale and also have a great moral turpitude. In addition, the applicant must write an essay of 500 to 750 words about Texas Masonry and its relation to our Texas Education System. Furthermore, the applicant will write a personal letter to the committee about their future college plans and career goals. MHS Only ALVIN ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR SCHOLARSHIP ($500) Community involvement, academics, financial need, letter should include community activities ALVIN SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP (2- $1,000) the applicant must be in the top 25% of the class, be involved in Interact, attend Manvel High School Junior and Senior years. Financial need considered. May attend any college ALVIS GROHMANN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - ($500) senior at MHS, must attend a Texas Junior College or Community College or a Texas University in Fall of 2015, plan to major in Business Administration, Education, Engineering, History, Interior Design, or Social Studies, financial need not considered. MHS Only ASVAB SCHOLARSHIP - (Varies) seniors who took the ASVAB, picked up their scores and who did the career analysis connected with the ASVAB are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Selection will be based upon your essay of what you learned from doing the Find Your Interest in the ASVAB Career Exploration Guide. MHS Only 5

ATPE SCHOLARSHIP (2 - $500) must attend college during the 2015-2016 school year and plan to become a teacher. Include an essay about teaching Why I Want to Become a Teacher. Be sure to include what you want to teach and the grade level. No more than two pages long, typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. font minimum. CAREER and TECHNICAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP (Varies) Seniors who have taken two or more Career and Technical Education Courses in a coherent sequence are eligible for this scholarship. Awards will be granted based on review of application packet. MHS Only CHRISTINA WILLIAMSON CROW MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000) a scholarship for medically disadvantaged or disabled students. Selection criteria: 1. Academic Achievement. 2. Financial Need. 3. School and Community Activities FLOYD & MAGGIE KETTLER MEMORIAL/KIWANIS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP ($500) B average or better, two teacher recommendations, financial need NOT considered MHS Only IESI (2 - $1,000) this student needs to be active in school activities, has shown leadership, has documented community service hours. The student may attend the college of their choice. One scholarship will be based on financial need and the other will be based on academic success. MHS Only IVAN GARZA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($500) must have attended Fairview Junior High as a student and plans to attend college, university, or technical school during the 2015-2016 school year. Selection criteria: 1. Academic Achievement. 2. Financial Need. 3. School and Community Activities. Preference will be given to a student or former student in the AVID Program. Include an essay addressing the following: Explain an obstacle that you have overcome and how you persevered during this difficult time. JOSHUA AARON FITZWATER CHRISTIAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND - ($500) Applicants for this scholarship should be called to full-time Christian ministry. This ministry can be pastoral, youth or music ministry within the church. The applicant will need to attend in the Fall of 2015 a Bible school or church sponsored school that will enable the applicant to become a full-time minister of the gospel. LUCILLE B. MASON SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000) must have attended E.C. Mason for all of the primary years, be a graduate of Manvel High School, and be in top 50% of class. In addition to a personalized letter to the committee, the applicant will write an essay How my years at E.C. Mason Elementary have prepared or inspired me for my future plans. The essay will be the determining factor in selection. MHS Only MANVEL LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP (2 - $500) Recipients of these scholarships will be selected based on volunteer service, essay, extracurricular activities, and leadership positions. Applicants will be required to submit an essay explaining how they feel volunteer community service can benefit the volunteer as well as how it can impact and benefit the community as a whole. Student must be enrolled in a college or university for fall 2015 to receive the funds. Award winners will need to attend a Manvel Lion s Club meeting prior to claiming scholarship and briefly talk about future plans. MHS Only 6

MANVEL LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR OF LANCE CORPORAL TODD BOLDING ($500) Male or female athlete for at least two years, letter from teacher or coach, financial need considered, preference given to Manvel, Iowa Colony, and Rosharon students. Student must be enrolled in a college or university for fall 2015 to receive the funds. Award winners will need to attend a Manvel Lion s Club meeting prior to claiming scholarship and briefly talk about future plans. MHS Only MANVEL MOB SCHOLARSHIP- (3 -$750) Must be an active graduating Manvel High School student, and one parent must be an AISD Alumni. (Submit parent name(s), and year(s) of graduation) Applicant must write a personalized letter to the committee describing your involvement in Manvel High School, your experiences there, your college intent, your career goals, and tell us your GPA. Two teacher recommendations are required. GPA is not a deciding factor. MHS FCCLA SCHOLARSHIP ($200) must be a daily active Manvel FCCLA member, enrolled in a Family and Consumer Science class during this school year, attend accredited college in fall. MHS Only MHS HOSA SCHOLARSHIP ($200) must be a daily active Manvel HOSA member, enrolled in an Health Occupations class during this school year, attend accredited college in fall. MHS Only MHS THEATER SCHOLARSHIP ($300) must be an active in Manvel High School Theater, participated in at least two major productions during their senior year and have been involved in theatre for at least two years. MHS Only NOLAN RYAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP ($4,000 payable $1,000 per year for 4 consecutive years dependent upon maintaining a 2.5 GPA) submit grades at the end of each year, academics, top 50 % of class, financial need, school and community involvement, essay suggested (no topic given), 2 letters of recommendation (at least one from a teacher during the senior year), provide SAT or ACT scores. MHS Only RILEY and YVONNE GODWIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000) involvement in FFA for two or more years, one of the two letters of recommendation will be from an FFA teacher ROBERT & JEFF JOHNSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($800) college of choice. MHS Only TERRY AND JODY DROEGE SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000) This scholarship is geared for the student who plans to enter a career that is hands on. The scholarship can be used for certification, trade schools or 2 year college majoring in a technical field. Applicant will be attending school by fall of 2015. In your letter to the committee, please explain why you have chosen your career choice. 7

TONY PARTEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. (Amount varies) This is a scholarship for students pursuing a career in Auto Mechanics. Recipients of this scholarship will be selected based on intended Auto Mechanic field of study and financial need. Various School Districts UIL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP (Varies) Must have participated in the UIL academic program. Discuss experience in UIL academic competitions, the benefits you have received by participating in UIL academics, and outline your educational and career goals in the letter of application. WASTE CONNECTIONS SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000) top 50% of class, participation in school and/or community activities, plan to attend a two-year or four-year university, applicant needs to show interest/making a difference in the environment. MHS Only 8

SECTION II - MHS The following scholarships are for students planning to attend Alvin Community College full-time in the Fall of 2015. The 2015 Local Scholarship Application is required. The first set of scholarships is given by Alvin Community College and the student must be enrolled for the fall of 2015; the scholarships in the second set are through private donors which are located in other sections of the package. These scholarships take one application. Download the MHS Cover Sheet and check the scholarships you wish to apply. Assemble the ACC Scholarship in the following order: MHS Cover Sheet for Alvin Community College Scholarships Local Scholarship Application from Section 1 of the Alvin ISD Local Scholarship Package Academic Resume Personalized letter to the Alvin Community College Scholarship Committee - See requirements of letter Two Recommendation Letters ACC REGENTS SCHOLARSHIP ($500) maintain 3.0 GPA, must take 12 hours per semester ANDREW WESLEY WEBB MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($600) top 1/3 of class, maintain 2.5 GPA, must take at least 12 hours per semester, no specific major BEN DAW MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($500) major in drafting, take a minimum of 12 hours per semester, maintain 2.5 GPA, selected by Drafting Department BILL & DON GARDIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($650) top 25% of class, take a minimum of 12 hours per semester, maintain 2.5GPA JOSE CASTILLO SCHOLARSHIP ($500) top 25% of class, must take a minimum of 12 hours each semester, maintain 3.0 GPA, financial need considered JUDGE WEBB MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($600) major in criminal justice or attend Police Academy, top 1/3 of class, must take at least 12 hours each semester, maintain 2.5 GPA OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP ($2,400 for two years) must take a minimum of 12 hours each semester, maintain 2.5 GPA PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP - ($1,800 for the year) top 10% of class, awarded to the student who exemplifies the principle upon which a comprehensive community college has been established. A student needs to be active in Student Council, Class Government clubs, or other community service activities and must enroll at ACC in Fall 2015 9

ROY STUBBS FAMILY ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000 for the year) top 50% of class, must take a minimum of 12 hours each semester, financial need considered RUBY WEBB PETERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($600) Top 1/3 of class, minimum of 12 hours per semester, maintain 2.5 GPA, active in student council, class government, clubs or other community services, financial need considered RUTH WEBB MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($600) top 1/3 of class, must take a minimum of 12 hours each semester, maintain 2.5 GPA, financial need may be considered, cannot receive other scholarships Other Scholarships to ACC provided by other donors: Also see the following scholarships in Section I: ACCAEOP SCHOLARSHIP Also see the following Rotary Scholarships in Section IV: NEAL NELSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP** MR. & MRS. CARLOS VELA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP** BERYL CLINE SCHOLARSHIP** ELMER DEZSO SCHOLARSHIP** CLYDE SHEPHERD SCHOLARSHIP** **These scholarships require the Alvin Rotary Club Scholarship Coversheet and the 2015 Local Scholarship Application. Follow the directions in Section IV. 10

SECTION III - MHS The following scholarships require the use of a specific club or organization application. Applications are available online at www.alvinisd.net/collegeandcareer. ADAM LEE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (Varies, $400 - $4,000) Recipients of this scholarship will be selected based upon community service record, essay, extracurricular activities and leadership positions, ACT or SAT score, demonstration of reliability and integrity, and economic need. Two recommendations are required. The student will be attending school Fall 2015. Application is online at adamleescholarship.org. Transcripts can be electronically sent or mailed to Adam Lee Scholarship Foundation, 4321 Honduras, Corpus Christi TX 78411. Follow the application procedure instructions. Online submission Deadline: March 15 st. AHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP for MHS (2 - $1,000) one parent must be AHS alumni, must submit parent s name(s) and year(s) of graduation from AHS, please include mother s maiden name, include work and volunteer activities in the activities section of the application, in a letter to the scholarship committee address what your AHS experience has meant to you, (letter needs to be well written), college of choice MHS Only ALVIN BLUE SANTA PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP - (2 - $500-1 per school) Applicants for this scholarship need to be active in school. Volunteerism hours will be a major deciding factor in selection as well as financial need. In a letter to the selection committee, include voluntary service hours and activities and how volunteerism has helped you as a person. This scholarship can only be used at Alvin Community College. ALVIN EXTENSION CLUB SCHOLARSHIP (unknown) active in 4-H during high school, one letter of recommendation, letter from applicant detailing 4-H activities ALVIN FOOD SERVICE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP (2 - $600) must have a parent or grandparent who is active in Alvin Food Service Association, academics and financial need considered, must include GPA on application or in letter ALVIN ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP (4 -$1,000) These scholarships will be given to students in the top 10% of the class. This will not be a need-based scholarship, but an academic scholarship. ALVIN YOUTH LIVESTOCK & ARENA ASSOCIATION. ($500) The recipient of this scholarship must be a member of AYLAA in good standing. The student must complete and pass 12 accredited hours at a college or technical school. Before money is sent, verification by means of an official college transcript must be sent to the AYLAA Treasurer c/o Mrs. Casie Achille at P.O. Box 1596, Alvin TX 77511. 11

ALVIN-MANVEL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIP (8 - $1,000 - $250 per year) The applicant must be a graduating senior and meets college entrance requirements. The student must be a paid-up member of the K of C, Council 6403; or a child of a paid-up member of K of C, Council 6403; or child of a deceased member of the K of C, Council 6403; or a sibling of a paid-up member of the K of C, Council 6403; or a grandchild of a paid-up or deceased member of K of C, Council 6403. Selection will be based on scholastic ability, participation in high school, church, and community activities, financial need, must enroll full time and work toward a Bachelor s Degree. You can turn in the application on February 17 with the local scholarships or send to the K of C by the Deadline: March 13, 2015. CHOCOLATE BAYOU COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION (5 - $1,000) applicant or either of the applicants parents must be a member of CBCFCU with an account in good standing, must be planning to attend a two or four-year accredited college or university, financial need, academic stability, leadership & volunteer service activities considered, essay required, provide a copy of your FAFSA Expected Family Contribution (EFC),, transcript, applications are also online at www.cbcfcu.coop and need to be returned to CBCFCU. Deadline: April 6, 2015 LANDON LIPTACK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000) Please include a copy of your academic resume, a letter to the scholarship committee stating your reasons for wanting to attend college and two letters of recommendation. MHS Only MANVEL FFA BOOSTER CLUB ($500) must be a daily active Manvel FFA member, enrolled in an Ag Science class during this school year, attend an accredited college in fall. MHS Only MANVEL MAVERICKS BOOSTER CLUB ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP ($500) one male and one female, participate in athletics three years, letter to committee addressing the topics in the application, one teacher recommendation, and the two recommendation forms to coach and AP are required. MHS Only MANVEL POLICE ASSOCIATION BLUE SANTA PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP - (1 - $500) (1-$300) (1-$200) Applicants for these scholarships need to be active in school. Volunteerism hours will be a major deciding factor in selection as well as financial need. In a letter to the selection committee, include voluntary service hours and activities and how volunteerism has helped you as a person. WILLIAM & LINDA KETTLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (2 - $500) Applicant must have attended school in AISD for their entire education, from 1 st grade until graduation. Active participation in school and community is a requirement. GPA is not a deciding factor, but knowing you did your best is! In a letter addressed to this scholarship committee, please describe your experience of growing up and attending school in the Alvin community; include your involvement in school related activities, as well as in the Alvin community. 12

SECTION IV - MHS The ALVIN ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP COVER SHEET is required for all the scholarships listed below. To complete the Alvin Rotary Club Scholarship assemble the following: 1. Download the Alvin Rotary Club Scholarship Cover Sheet Place a check mark next to each scholarship you wish to apply. (You can apply for all these scholarships with this one application.) 2. 2015 Local Scholarship Application from Section I. 3. Your Academic Resume 4. A personalized letter to the Alvin Rotary Club Scholarship Committee telling of your career plans and goals and other information that you feel the committee needs to know. 5. Two recommendation letters ROTARY CLUB INTERACT SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000) Given to an Interact Club member, college of choice, top 10% of class, must have attended AISD junior and senior years ROTARY CLUB ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000) college of choice, top 10% of class, must have attended AISD junior and senior years THOMAS BLAKENEY MEMORIAL ($1,000) top 10% of class, must have attended AISD junior and senior years, college of choice CLYDE SHEPHERD SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000) attend ACC, top 10% of class, must have attended AISD junior and senior years BILL WALSH MEMORIAL ($1,000) top 10% of class, engineering major, college of choice MR. & MRS. CARLOS VELA MEMORIAL ($1,000) top 10% of class, attend ACC or Texas A & M full-time PERFECT ATTENDANCE SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000) top 20% of class, must have attended AISD high schools all four years and not miss one day of high school, college of choice. Provide a letter from the high school stating that you had perfect attendance. BERYL CLINE SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000) attend ACC, top 25% of class, must have attended AISD junior and senior years ELMER DEZSO SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000) attend ACC, top 20% of class, must have attended AISD junior and senior years NEAL NELSON MEMORIAL ($1,000) attend ACC, top 20% of class, must have attended AISD junior and senior years, financial need considered 13

SECTION V - MHS Marguerite Edwards and Camp Mohawk Scholarships Marguerite Edwards Scholarship - Rank Top 15% as of June 2013 (Rank 1 90 eligible MHS); Attend an accredited college Fall 2014; Award Criteria: Academic standing, SAT or ACT Scores, School and community activities, Leadership positions held, Letter to committee, Teacher recommendations (2 from teachers in your intended major, if possible) and Counselor recommendation; Financial Need NOT considered Camp Mohawk Scholarship - Rank - Top 25% as of June 2013 (Rank 1 150 eligible MHS); Attend an accredited college Fall 2014; Award Criteria: Academic standing, SAT or ACT Scores, School and community activities, Leadership positions held, Letter to committee, Teacher recommendations (2 from teachers in your intended major, if possible) and Counselor recommendation; Financial Need considered Amount of each scholarship varies from year to year. Note to applicants: TO APPLY: 1. Students applying for the Marguerite Edwards Scholarship will automatically be considered for the Camp Mohawk Scholarship. Complete all of the application. The financial aid information will not affect the Marguerite Edwards Scholarship selection. 2. Marguerite Edwards Scholarship applicants must meet class rank requirement. 1. Complete Marguerite Edwards / Camp Mohawk Scholarship Cover Sheet. 2. Complete 2015 Local Scholarship Application. The Scholarship Name on the application is MARGUERITE EDWARDS / CAMP MOHAWK. 3. Write your letter to the Edwards/Mohawk Scholarship Committee stating your educational plans and other information. 4. Distribute teacher and counselor recommendation forms. These will be returned to Ms. Collier by teachers and counselor. The letters they submit confidentially will be the only recommendation letters accepted. 5. Return completed application, resume and letter to the committee Ms. Collier in the College & Career Center turn in date. Her office will request a copy of your transcript including current class rank and test scores from the Registrar as soon as the completed application is received. Do Not Include other recommendation letters. Turn in completed application to Ms. Collier by February 17, 2015 by 3 p.m. 14