Milwaukee WI Chapter

Milwaukee WI Chapter The Links, Incorporated High School Scholarship Application 2014

Scholarship Applicant Requirements

1. Complete application packet and returned on or before April 1, 2014. 2. Minimum GPA 2.7 (4.0). 3. Provide sealed official transcript of grades through 1st semester of senior year. 4. Provide two letters of recommendation from persons other than relatives (Please attach to application) 5. Participate in a personal interview with the Scholarship Committee. 6. Provide written approval for use of photo /name in publicity regarding scholarship 7. Personal Essay 8. Provide proof of enrollment in post-secondary institution. Milwaukee, WI Chapter The Links, Incorporated

Scholarship Application for High School Seniors

General Information

______(Student’s Name) Last, First, Middle Initial Age

______Area code, Telephone Number E-mail Address

______Street Address, City, Zip Code

______High School Principal’s Name

______High School Address, City, Zip

To be completed by High School Counselor

Class Size: ______Class Rank: ______Grade: ______

Cumulative Grade Point Average: ______Weighted / Not Weighted (Circle one)

ACT Composite Score: ______

SAT Score: Critical Reading: ______Math: ______Writing:______

I certify that this applicant is a student in good standing and demonstrates potential for probable success in postsecondary education.

Name of High School Counselor Telephone Number

______Signature of High School Counselor Date School and Community Activities

Please list all school activities in which you have participated while in grades 9-12.

Activity Number of years of Offices Held/Honors/Recognition Participation

______

Please list all civic and community activities in which you have participated while in grades 9-12. Does your school require community service for graduation? Yes______No______

Activity Number of Years of Participation

______

______Work Experience (paid or unpaid) while in grades 9-12

Where have you worked? Duties Length of Time

______

Hobbies/Interests/Special Talents/Awards or Recognition while in grades 9-12

______

Please list the Colleges/Universities to which you have applied, and rank them in order of preference. (Number 1-5).

Rank College/University (Include city/state location)

______

______Recommendations

The applicant must submit two letters of recommendation from persons other than relatives. These letters may be written on your behalf by a teacher, counselor, principal, community service individual, employer, or other people who know you well personally or academically.

Please list the name, occupation and telephone number of the individuals who are submitting your letters of recommendation.

1. ______

2. ______

The two letters of recommendation must be attached to your application.

Affix your photo in this space.

(Optional)

I hereby solemnly affirm that, to the best of my ability, the information provided in this application is true and correct. I also grant approval for The Links, Incorporated to use my name and photos in publicity about this scholarship, should it be awarded to me.

Signature of Applicant: ______Date: ______THIS PORTION IS TO BE FILLED OUT BY PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

Applicant resides with _____ Mother _____ Father _____ Legal Guardian _____ Other (specify relationship)

Mother /Legal Guardian Name______Living Yes___ No___

Occupation ______Place of Employment ______

Father/Legal Guardian Name ______Living Yes___ No___

Occupation ______Place of Employment ______

Write dependent children who are currently living at home and attending a K-12 school. List the name(s) and school(s) year in school for each child. ______

Write dependent children who are already attending or will be attending institutions of higher learning next year. List the name(s) and school(s) year in school for each child. ______

Is applicant eligible for Pell Grant? Yes___ No ___ Is applicant eligible for free or reduced lunch? Yes____ No____

Signature of Parent/Guardian ______Date ______

PLEASE SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKET (Application, Transcript, Letters of Recommendation, Essay) TO:

Dr. Kathryn D. Gilbert 1261 N 46th Street Milwaukee, WI 53208

Deadline: Post marked by Monday, April 1, 2014 Late applications will not be accepted. Student Essay

• Prepare an original 300-500 word essay describing your goals in the following areas:

- Planned major/career goal(s) - Future education - Personal life - Career - Community/society service

• Your 12-point font typed essay should be double-spaced with 1” margins on all sides.

• Type your name and the name of your school at the top of each page.

• More than 500 words will not be considered part of the essay/application.

Please follow all directions for the essay. Your essay should be carefully proofread for spelling and grammatical errors. Make your first impression a great one.

Checklist for Completed Application

In order to be considered for this scholarship, your application packet must be complete and must contain the following:

______Application (pages 1-5) signed by student, counselor, and parent

______Official transcript including the First Semester of Senior year grades

______Two letters of recommendation from appropriate references

______Typed student essay

______Applicant’s Photo (Optional)

The completed application packet must be post marked by Monday, April 1, 2014 Any application received after that date will not be considered. Remember it is the responsibility of the scholarship applicant, not the high school, to get the application packet in on time.