SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SENIORS APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SENIORS APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS *****SENIORS, THIS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: BE SURE TO READ THIS PAGE AND ALL DIRECTIONS!!! 1. Some scholarships require an application be filled out; some require a resume and/or budget sheet. Be certain you carefully read and submit only what is asked for. 2. If the deadline date is different on the application than on the list of scholarships, the date on the list is to be followed, NOT the date on the application. 3. Procedures for handling scholarship material: Applications will be available in the Guidance Office. You will find them in the file cabinet labeled Scholarships. Students should help themselves to the applications they want. When the application or resume is complete, students should hand them directly to a counselor or Mrs. Hays by 3:00 p.m. on or before the deadline. The guidance office is NOT responsible for applications turned in late, applications not directly handed to an adult in the guidance office, or applications lacking requested information. **DO NOT mail directly to scholarship committee! All applications must be turned in to the guidance office regardless of what the application states.** 4. If you have any questions, please ask an adult in the guidance office. 5. APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN THE GUIDANCE OFFICE AFTER 3:00 P.M. ON THE DUE DATE LISTED IN THE HANDOUT. ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS!!!!!! 2013 SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION FOR SENIORS Seniors who are planning to attend college, business, or vocational school after graduation should read the following information carefully and perhaps keep this information for future reference. In addition to state scholarships, there are several scholarships offered by individuals, organizations, churches, and industries in our community. Please contact the minister of your church for information

concerning any scholarships available to church members. Parents should contact the various unions and employers for scholarships available to sons and daughters of employees. The factors most considered in granting scholarship aid include: class rank, SAT scores, financial need, recommendations, special abilities and potentialities, and citizenship. To determine financial need, Indiana colleges require the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be filed by March 1 st. This financial form is based on the previous year s income tax return and is used to determine the amount of financial help needed. Scholarships can be applied for by completing an application and/or writing a resume as specified by the organization offering the scholarship. Please use black ink or type without error when completing the application form. Answer all questions fully and in a direct manner. If a resume is required, it should be neatly hand written or typed and the following items should be included: 1. Introduction of applicant a) Give name of parents and their occupation b) Give the names of other members of the family in school or college c) Give your name and where you have attended school or been employed 2. Information about yourself a) Diploma Type b) Rank in class c) SAT/ACT scores d) Extra-curricular activities and offices e) Special hobbies 3. Give information about the college you plan to attend a) Name, location, and year of planned attendance b) Please indicate your degree objective and your college major or plan of study Some scholarships require recommendations. If recommendations are required, please ask a teacher from your major area of study and someone from the community to write one. Also, please give your reference a copy of your resume and a list of the scholarships you are requesting the recommendation for so they have accurate information.

Anticipated budget sheets should be attached to the resume when requested. These are available in the guidance office. Carefully read the description of the scholarship, the purpose of the scholarship, the amount of the award, method of application, and due date. ALL SCHOLARSHIP MATERIALS SHOULD BE GIVEN TO MRS. HAYS, MRS. MADAR, OR MRS. TERNIEDEN BY 3:00 P.M. ON THE DUE DATE ON THE ATTACHED LIST, NOT THE DUE DATE ON THE APPLICATION. After you submit your application, the guidance office will take responsibility for attaching your transcript and getting your application to the appropriate scholarship committee. If the application requires a counselor s input, OTHER THAN LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, please leave blank and a counselor will complete the information once the application has been submitted. *** Please remember, if all of the foregoing suggestions worked for you and you were selected as a recipient of an award, write a THANK YOU note to the organization as soon as possible. The organizations enjoy hearing from the recipients and truly deserve this courtesy. All completed scholarship applications and resumes should be turned in to the guidance office on or before the due date. No applications will be accepted after 3:00 p.m. on the due dates on this list! The following scholarships are being offered to the 2013 RHS graduating class: Due Date: January 18, 2013 Fulton County F.O.P. is offering a $500 scholarship to a graduating Fulton County senior. Seniors applying must be majoring in law enforcement. The scholarship will be awarded after successful completion of the first semester of college. Applications are available in the guidance office on January 10, 2013. Due Date: January 18, 2013 Kappa Delta Phi Sorority will award two scholarships for seniors planning to attend college or vocational school. To apply, write a paragraph about yourself and your educational goals, and a paragraph about your family. A resume and a budget sheet are also required.

Due Date: January 25, 2013 Eagles Lodge, Golf Committee, Aerie, Auxiliary $750 and $500 scholarships for students planning to attend a two-year or four-year college. A resume and a budget sheet are required. Include in the resume whether or not your parent is a member of the Eagles Lodge. Due Date: January 25, 2013 The Local 5840 United Steelworkers are offering a $500.00 scholarship which will be awarded to the student after completing their first semester of college in which they must maintain a "C" average. You must have a parent or step-parent who is a member of the Union to be eligible. The student must complete a resume, letter of recommendation from a guidance counselor or teacher and a brief plan of how you will cover the cost of your college. Applications are available in the guidance office on January 10, 2013. Due Date: January 25, 2013 Richland Center I.O.O.F. Scholarship is for graduating seniors from Rochester High School who reside in Richland Township or have a family member who is a member of the lodge. At least one $300 scholarship will be awarded. A resume is required. Due Date: February 1, 2013 The American Legion Auxiliary established several scholarships for Fulton County students interested in attending college or vocational schools. The monetary award will be made at the completion of the first semester or term upon presentation or copy of a grade report. Applications are available in the guidance office on January 10, 2013. Due Date: February 1, 2013 Rochester Classroom Teachers Association offers two scholarships of $750 for students entering the field of education. If still pursuing a career in education, the recipient will receive the award upon completion of their sophomore year. A resume is required along with three teacher s recommendations. The teachers selected must represent elementary, middle, and high school. A guideline of instructions is available in the guidance office on January 10, 2013. Due Date: February 1, 2013 The Spanish Club is offering a scholarship to a senior who plans to continue his/her study of Spanish within two years of high school graduation. The student need not pursue a major or a minor in Spanish. The recipient of the award will receive the scholarship upon successfully completing one Spanish course within two years of high school graduation. A form, which lists eligibility requirements, is available

in the guidance office on January 10, 2013. A committee of two teachers and one administrator will select the recipient. Due Date: February 8, 2013 The Rochester IOOF Lodge #47 is offering two $500 scholarships to two Fulton County residents wishing to further their education after high school. The $500 will be given at the beginning of the students second term. A guideline for applying will be available in the guidance office on January 10, 2013. A budget sheet is also required. Due Date: February 8, 2013 The Rochester Optimist Club offers non-renewable scholarships to a senior boy or girl who plans to attend a 4-year college or university or vocational school in Indiana. Financial need will not necessarily be a factor in selecting recipients. Applications are available in the guidance office on January 10, 2013. Due Date: February 15, 2013 Kappa Kappa Kappa Sorority awards both a college scholarship and a business or vocational school scholarship. The college scholarship is an award of $2,000 paid over the normal 4-year college span (in other words, $500 per year). The business or vocational award is for $500 paid in a lump sum at the beginning of the next school year. A resume and a budget sheet are required for each scholarship. Three recommendations from teachers and community acquaintances are requested. Guidelines for making an application are available in the guidance office on January 10, 2013. Due Date: February 15, 2013 The Jeff McLochlin Memorial Scholarship has been established to honor one of Rochester High School s finest football players and a fallen hero of our community. The scholarship will be awarded to a RHS senior male athlete with preference being given to football participants. The scholarship amount will be awarded at $1,000 per year. The total amount of the scholarship will be $4,000 for a student who attends a 4-year college or $2,000 for a student attending a vocational/technical school. A resume and budget sheet are required. Due Date: February 15, 2013 Psi Iota Xi offers four scholarships to college bound students. Students must pursue a college major in speech and hearing, music, literature or art. The award will be paid at the beginning of the student s junior year. The scholarship recipient shall provide to the Psi Iota Xi chairwoman a copy of their last semester s grades and the student must still be majoring in one of the four acceptable majors. A resume and two letters of recommendation are required for all four

scholarships. Guidelines and specific information to be included in the resume are available in the guidance office on January 10, 2013. Due Date: February 22, 2013 Kiwanis Scholarship - The following conditions must be met to be considered: 1. Applicants for these scholarships must be R.H.S. graduating seniors. 2. Applicants must have attended at least two years of high school at Rochester Community High School, including their senior year. 3. Students must have attained a cumulative grade point average of C (5.0/12.0 or 2.0/4.0) or better during their high school careers. The Rochester Kiwanis Club will determine the number of awards given and the amount of these awards on a yearly basis. All cash awards will be made payable to the student and the college, university or school where the student will be attending. Each recipient will also receive a plaque commemorating the award. These plaques will be awarded to the winners at the annual Honors Night program in the spring of the year. Checks will be issued at or near the time that the student first attends the college, school, or university. Applications are available in the guidance office on January 10, 2013. A resume is also required. Due Date: February 22, 2013 The Rochester Community High School Memorial Scholarship Fund awards will be determined on the basis of character, potential for success, school/community involvement, and scholarship. Financial need MAY be considered, but is not a qualifier or disqualifier. Candidates will be asked to complete an application and return it to the high school. Awards will be announced at Honors Night in the spring for graduating seniors, and published in the newspaper for all others. The awards will be paid to the recipient and post-secondary institution in August. At least one scholarship of at least $200 will be awarded. Applications are available in the guidance office on January 10, 2013. Due Date: February 22, 2013 The William A Smith Memorial Scholarship is awarded by the Manitou Moose Lodge 1107. Two $500 scholarships will be awarded to daughters and sons or grandchildren of Loyal Order of Moose and Women of the Moose members of Lodge 1107 and Chapter 1684. These scholarships are available to high school students with a C or better grade average for the purpose of attending an accredited college (4 yr or 2 yr) or accredited technical school. Applications are available in the guidance office on January 10, 2013.

Due Date: March 1, 2013 Fulton County Farm Bureau will offer scholarships to Fulton County high school seniors whose families are residents of Fulton County and members of Fulton County Farm Bureau Inc. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of: A) The ability of the applicant to complete college level work B) Transcript of grades C) Personality and character D) Leadership ability E) Need The scholarships are to be used at any accredited university, college, trade school, or the Purdue short course. Applications are available in the guidance office on January 10, 2013. Due Date: March 1, 2013 Fulton County REMC will offer eight $500 scholarships to seniors whose families are REMC members. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of: 1. SAT or ACT scores 2. Cumulative grade point average 3. Personal achievements, activities and goals Scholarships will be paid to the student at the start of the second semester with proof of full time enrollment in a college or trade school. Applications are available in the guidance office on January 10, 2013. Due Date: March 1, 2013 The Woodlawn Hospital Auxiliary is offering one or more scholarships for Fulton County seniors going into any medical related field. A personal interview may be required. Applications are available in the guidance office on January 10, 2013. Due Date: March 8, 2013 Northern Indiana Community Foundation Scholarships Information/Applications for the following scholarships can be found in the NICF Scholarship Packet, and are available at both www.nicf.org and in the guidance office on January 10, 2013: Paul and Dorothy Arven Memorial Scholarship Jim Barkman Memorial Scholarship Brent L. Blacketor Memorial Scholarship Blacktop Cruisers Earl Gaerte Scholarship Zelma Crabill-Helen and Carl Wilson Scholarship The W.D. Cumberland 4-H Scholarship Simon Deeb Scholarship

Amanda Drudge Memorial Scholarship The RB Fear Agricultural Scholarship Frounfelter Scholarship Melissa Hoffman Gamel Scholarship Jayne Ann Good Memorial Scholarship Roy Haggerty Memorial Scholarship Elmer Harris & Beulah P. Harris Scholarship Franklin & Jane Heisler and David Heisler Memorial Scholarship Mark Howdeshell Memorial Scholarship Kewanna Schools Memorial Scholarship Angele J. Kochenderfer Memorial Scholarship Harold E. and Neva Funk Mikesell Scholarship Jayson McCalla Memorial Scholarship David Ewing McCarter Athletic Scholarship Coach John Robert McKee Memorial Scholarship John R. Nelson Memorial Scholarship Nick Patterson Scholarship Greg Peter Memorial Fund Amanda Kay Ramsey Memorial Scholarship Rochester Firefighters Memorial Scholarship Nelson W. Sadler Memorial Ag Scholarship George M. Schwenk Memorial Scholarship Lawrence J. & Violet M. Seiwert Memorial Scholarship Union Township Scholarship Arlene Webb Cosmetology School Scholarship Dr. Russell L. and Pauline Whittenberger Sparks Memorial Scholarship Due Date: March 15, 2013 The Fulton County Pork Producers are giving two $500 awards for either a 2-year associate degree in agriculture or 4-year course of study in agriculture. Applications are available in the guidance office after January 10, 2013. Due Date: March 15, 2013 The Rochester Lions Club offers four scholarships to Rochester High School students. These are awarded based on scholarship, high school activities, and community service. The Rochester Lions Club Scholarship Committee will make final decisions on all recipients. Applicants will need two recommendations, a budget sheet, a resume, and a one page profile describing yourself, your goals and your family. All applications must be turned in to the guidance department by March 15, 2013. All scholarships will be awarded at the beginning of your school s second semester. Scholarships are conveyed after sharing your receipt of payment of

fees with our club s treasurer. Our best wishes for many great successes for your future. Thank you for applying for the Lions Club Scholarship. Due Date: March 15, 2013 The Rotary Club of Rochester will present one $2,000 or two $1,000 scholarships to prospective and/or current nursing students who are working toward an RN degree and reside in Fulton County. Applications are available in the guidance office after January 10, 2013. Due Date: April 15, 2013 The Charles and Elizabeth Babcock Memorial Scholarship committee awards several scholarships to students entering college, business, or vocational school. Awards are distributed each semester. Applications must be submitted by April 15 for fall distribution and November 30 for the spring semester. Only graduates of Rochester High School are eligible to apply. Applications are the only requirement. No resumes, budget sheets, etc. Applications are available in the guidance office on January 10, 2013.