The John Shropshire Memorial Scholarship
The following are the criteria for a student to be eligible for consideration for the John Shropshire Memorial Scholarship of $200.
Student must:
ü Student must demonstrate evidence of financial need. (To be eligible applicant must have a current Free Application for Federal Student Aid - F.A.F.S.A. on file with Clarion University of Pennsylvania.)
ü A second semester freshman or above with at least 12 credits earned with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
ü A student graduated from a high school in Pittsburgh city, Penn Hills High School, Harrisburg city, Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, Farrell High Schools, or any of the Clarion County schools.
An essay is required:
Topic for essay –
“How will you use your education to make the world a better place?” Please do not exceed one page in length.
***Deadline for application is April 1, 2015. The scholarship committee would meet soon thereafter and the student winner would be notified in late spring. Please return application along with your essay to Rogers J. Laugand III in the Office of Minority Student Services, 277 Gemmell Student Center.
The John Shropshire Memorial Scholarship Application
______First Name Middle Initial Last Name
______Permanent Street Address
______City Zip Clarion ID#
______Name of High School
______College Cumulative Grade Point Average Total # of credits earned
Community Service:
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Extracurricular Activities:
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______
______
I authorize the release of my scholarship application and related information to third parties for purposes of scholarship consideration. If I am selected for a scholarship, I authorize release of my biographical information for use in publicity related to the scholarship program.
______Student Signature Date
John Shropshire Memorial Scholarship
First preference: Pennsylvania city public school systems
Schools include:
Pittsburgh city
Carrick High School David B. Oliver High School John A. Brashear High School Langley High School Peabody High School Perry Traditional Academy Pittsburgh HS Creative Performing Arts Schenley High School Taylor Allderdice High School Westinghouse High School Wilkinsburg High School Penn Hills
Beaver/Mercer/Lawrence county area
Aliquippa High School Beaver Falls High School Farrell High School
Harrisburg City High Schools
Central Dauphin East High School Central Dauphin High School Harrisburg High School Steelton-Highspire High School Susquehanna Township High School
All Clarion County Schools