Priscilla Anne Edwards Endowment Scholarship Application

Purpose of Scholarship:

This scholarship is given in loving memory of Priscilla Anne Edwards, the daughter of James and Regina Edwards, as a living memorial of her life. It was established in 2001 by family and friends to continue Priscilla's ministry of sharing her love of sports AND the gospel of Jesus Christ. The mission of this scholarship is to annually reward a graduating female athlete, participating in volleyball and/or softball, whose Christian faith closely exemplifies the life and witness of Priscilla Anne. This scholarship is managed by the North Carolina Community Foundation which provides for the professional management of local endowments.

Required Qualifications of Recipient:

The recipient(s) of this scholarship must possess an encouraging and winning attitude in sports and in the classroom as well as being a leader on and off the playing field. She must also be accepted and enrolled at an institution of higher learning before she can receive this award.

*Please include three letters of recommendation with your application. We would like to have a letter from a member of your pastoral staff and from a teacher or a coach (not on the selection committee). The third letter can be from anyone that you would who you feel knows you.

*All applications should be turned in to the guidance office by Tuesday, April 2, 2014. They will be picked up by the Edwards’ on this day from the guidance office.

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Name of Applicant ______

Address ______

Phone # ______

Date of Birth ______Parent(s) or guardian(s) name ______

Name of school you are currently attending ______

Name of school you have been accepted to and are planning to attend next year

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State briefly your goals and ambitions after graduation from High school: (you can do this on a separate sheet of paper.)

From College:

Briefly explain why you feel you are best qualified to receive this scholarship.