Pearls of Vision Foundation, Inc. 2018 College Scholarship Participation Requirements INTRODUCTION Pearls of Vision Foundation, Inc. College Scholarship is a one-year merit based scholarship awarded to college students residing on the south side of Metropolitan Atlanta (Fulton, Clayton, Fayette, Coweta, and Henry counties). CRITERIA Applicant must be a full time student currently enrolled at an accredited degree-granting institution (Sophomore Senior) with at least 30 semester hours Applicant must submit an official transcript with an official seal stamp in a separate sealed envelope Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher Applicant must submit a typed 500-750 word essay on the following topic: Describe how you have demonstrated leadership ability both in and out of school. What do you think is the greatest challenge facing your generation? How will you face this challenge and how will you help others face it? How do you plan to help others in your community after achieving your educational goals? Applicant must submit two recommendation letters; one from an academic administrator or faculty member and one of applicant s choice (i.e., minister, former teacher, community service supervisor, employer, etc. but all must be adults) Applicant must demonstrate community service involvement Applicant must submit a completed application form typed or printed. Applicant must mail completed application form and information listed above by April 30, 2018, to the address below (DO NOT send certified mail that requires a signature). Award luncheon will be June 3, 2018. Scholarship recipients attendance at the luncheon is encouraged. Pearls of Vision Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 605 Applications can be found at www.pearlsofvision.org, and on twitter at Pearls of Vision @VisionPearls. Submit all questions to Stephanie Thompson & Sharon Cole at pearlsofvision@gmail.com.
PEARLS OF VISION FOUNDATION, INC. 2018 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Pearls of Vision Foundation, Inc. Post Office Box 605 Fairburn, GA 30213 APPLICANT SHOULD REFER TO THE 2018 PEARLS OF VISION FOUNDATION, INC. SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES FOR CRITERIA Applicants Full Name: First Middle Last Suffix FOR FOUNDATION USE ONLY DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE Application Packet Received: Application Packet Postmarked: Application Packet Complete (Y or N): Revised March 2018 1 of 4 Pearls of Vision Foundation Inc.
PART I. PERSONAL INFORMATION Last Name First Name Middle Name Date of Birth: (MM/DD/YYYY) Permanent : Telephone Home Cell PART II. PARENT/GUARDIAN CONTACT INFORMATION Mother s Full Name: Father s Full Name Guardian s Full Name PART III. ACADEMIC INFORMATION Name of College/University Cumulative GPA Official Transcript Attached Yes No PART IV. ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS (HONORS & AWARDS) Revised March 2018 2 of 4 Pearls of Vision Foundation Inc.
PART V. SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS/ACTIVITIES PART VI. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES PART VII. VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY SERVICE PART VIII. RECOMMENDATIONS 1. All Applicants MUST submit two recommendation letters on official letterhead in a sealed envelope along with the application packet. 2. Applicants will provide the name, title, mailing address and email address of the individuals providing the recommendation letters. 3. Recommendation letters must come from the following sources: Revised March 2018 3 of 4 Pearls of Vision Foundation Inc.
a. An academic administrator or faculty from your current institution b. Applicant s choice (i.e., minister, coach, former teacher, employer) Recommendation I: Academic administrator or faculty Name Mailing Title Email Recommendation II: Applicant s choice Name Mailing Title Email SIGNATURE By signing below, I understand that Pearls of Vision Foundation, Inc. may attempt to verify statements made on my application. I grant them permission to request information to verity such statements. I certify that all information included in the scholarship application packet is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. Student Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature (if student under 18) Date Revised March 2018 4 of 4 Pearls of Vision Foundation Inc.