M Highland Community College Foundation

M HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION BETTY J. AND LYLE F. GILLESPIE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Upward Bound

2010-2011 APPLICATION

1. Applications for this scholarship will be accepted from Upward Bound seniors who will be attending HCC as a full-time student.

2. Two $1,200 cash award scholarships for one female and one male student's academic year at Highland Community College. If a qualified individual does not exist, consideration may be given to the next candidate. (May reapply for second year.)

3. Criteria: Academics: a. 2.50 GPA or better b. Students must be a graduate of an Upward Bound program

4. Financial Need: a. May be a consideration. A copy of the Student Aid report (SAR) or a copy of a completed Financial Aid Application (FAFSA) must be on file at the Highland Community College Financial Aid Office for the school year of the application.

FILING DEADLINE: APRIL 1st

Please print or type clearly. Use extra paper if necessary .

Applicant's Name:

Address: Town/State: Zip:

County: Telephone: ( )

Email Address:

Your High School: Rank in Class:

Year Graduated: Received GED:

High School Grade Point Average (GPA):

ACT scores: English Math Reading Sci. Res. Composite (Standard Scores)

Employer:

Hours Per Week: -over- Have you decided yet on the college or university to which you would like to transfer after HCC? If so, please give the name and location:

Have You Applied for Admission to Highland? Yes No

Your Educational Goal: Associate Degree Bachelor Degree Masters Degree Doctoral

Your Major:

Please list the extracurricular and community activities in which you have been involved in: i.e., sports, newspaper, science, math club, computer science, etc.:

Please list any awards or recognition you have received.

In a brief paragraph, write about your educational and vocational goals.

Please staple an UNOFFICIAL copy of your most recent transcripts (college, high school, GED, etc.) and a copy of your ACT scores (if applicable) to your application. Unofficial copies of Highland transcripts MUST be obtained/requested from the Admissions and Records Office; transcripts printed from ROAR will NOT be accepted.

I authorize Highland Community College to release my financial information and other academic records to the HCCF Scholarship review committee for purposes that may be used to determine eligibility for all scholarships.

Applicant's signature:

Return completed application to: HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION 2998 W. PEARL CITY RD. FREEPORT, IL 61032 815.599.3413