WOBL/WDLW SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES & APPLICATION 2021
PURPOSE – To provide a one-time $1,000.00 Scholarship Award to a student from Lorain County, Ohio pursuing a career in broadcasting.
QUALIFICATIONS – Must be accepted into a program for broadcasting, whether at an accredited college, university or technical school for broadcasting.
APPLICATION PROCESS – Candidates should submit:
A thoroughly completed scholarship application, including a short essay indicating why they should be chosen for this scholarship.
Applications must be received by April 16th, 2021 to be considered for the award.
Send completed applications to:
WOBL/WDLW Scholarship Program P. O. Box 277 Oberlin, Ohio 44074 Attn: Brian Engle
Applications become the property of WOBL/WDLW.
AWARDING OF SCHOLARSHIP
WOBL/WDLW staff shall review all applications and determine the recipient of the scholarship by April 23rd, 2021.
Scholarship recipient shall be notified by mail of the award ($1,000.00).
Scholarship award will be sent directly to the appropriate school to applied toward tuition cost.
Scholarship must be used during the 2021 – 2022 academic year. WOBL/WDLW SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (please type of print legibly)
Name ______Phone#______
Mailing Address ______
City ______Zip______Email ______
Age ______Date of Birth ______Male ______Female______
What college, university, or accredited technical schools have you been accepted to, or are currently attending? Please list in order of probability of attending:
What is, or will your major course of study be? ______
2nd Choice ______3rd Choice ______
Anticipated tuition cost per year ______For 4 years ______
Have you received any other scholarships? If yes, please provide names & value. ______
Would you be financially able to attend college without the aid of this scholarship? ______.
Will you be working over the summer to help pay for the cost of school? ______. If yes, where? ______.
Estimated amount of family contribution toward college expenses. ______.
SCHOLASTIC RECORD (to be completed by high school principal or counselor)
High School and college (if applicable) scholastic record by years: Attach copy of transcript of applicant’s grades signed by a school official. Applicant information must be confined to the official nomination form with no attachments other than grade transcripts.
Class Rank (if available) at end of your: Junior year ______. Senior year ______
Please list any scholastic honors you have achieved during high school or college: (local, county, district, or state)
PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS (non-school activities) Give years of participation and any leadership roles you may have assumed.
Organization/Activity # of years Leadership Role
List of activities participated in during high school attendance, such as: Class officer, Student Council, Athletics, Music, Drama, FFA, etc.
Organization/Activity # of years Remarks
PARENT INFORMATION
Father’s Name ______Phone #______
Mailing Address ______
City ______State______Zip ______
Place of Employment ______Job Title ______
Mother’s Name ______Phone # ______
Mailing Address ______
City ______State______Zip ______
Place of Employment ______Job Title ______
Are you eligible for any tuition reimbursement from your parent’s employment? ______
If yes to previous question, please explain the financial impact of how it applies to tuition, books, room and board. ______
Do you have any siblings who are presently attending college? ______.
If yes to previous question, what college or university do they attend? ______
PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL GOALS
Please list short term and long term goals you hope to achieve after graduating from high school or higher level education (college, technical school, etc.). ______
STATEMENT OF APPLICANT, PARENT OR GUARDIAN
We have examined this application and the records are true, complete, and accurate.
Date: ______Signed ______(Applicant)
Signed: ______(Parent or Guardian)
STUDENT STATEMENT
Please provide a short essay of why you should be selected for this scholarship.
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