2021 Altum, Inc. Scholarship Awards Program
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2021 Altum, Inc. Scholarship Awards Program Altum, Inc. is committed to the ongoing positive development of historically underserved youth and future leaders. We are seeking graduating high school seniors with a record of volunteerism in the community in non-school sponsored activities and participation in extracurricular school activities. Altum, Inc. announces the 2021 Altum, Inc. Scholarship Awards Program. Under the Program, ten (10) $2,500.00 scholarships will be awarded to seniors attending high school in Fairfax County and who will become and maintain full-time status at an accredited, four- year post-secondary institution for the entire upcoming academic year working toward a bachelor’s degree. Altum, Inc. Scholarship award must be used for education-related expenses. Program Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must meet all of the following criteria: • Be current high school seniors attending a high school in Fairfax County, VA • Plan to enroll in fulltime undergraduate study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States for the entire upcoming academic year • Be historically underserved students who self-identify as Black or African American; Hispanic or Latino; or American Indian or Alaska Native • Be United States citizens or permanent residents Selection Criteria: An Altum selection committee will handle the evaluation and selection process. Preference will be given to students who: • Demonstrate a strong academic record • Show leadership potential • Demonstrate a dedication to community service • Present evidence of financial need Required Uploads: *your application is not complete unless all required documents are submitted. • A current, complete transcript of grades • A completed FAFSA Form • An essay (300 word max) 2021 Altum, Inc. Scholarship Awards Program Scholarship Application 1. Last Name: First Name: 2. Mailing Address Street: City: State: Zip: 3. Daytime Telephone Number: ( ) Email Address: 4. Date of Birth: Month Day Year Gender: 5. Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA): __________ (On a 4.0 scale) Name of High School attending: 6. Annandale High School Lewis High School Centreville High School Madison High School Chantilly Academy Marshall High School Chantilly High School McLean High School Edison Academy Mount Vernon High School Edison High School Oakton High School Fairfax Academy South County High School Fairfax High School South Lakes High School Falls Church Academy Thomas Jefferson High School Falls Church High School West Potomac High School Herndon High School West Springfield High School Justice High School Westfield High School Langley High School Woodson High School 7. Name of four-year college or university you plan to attend for the upcoming academic year: 8. Are you a U.S. citizen or permanent resident? Y/N 9. Race/Ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Other Do not wish to report 10. A. List any academic honors, awards and membership activities while in high school: (student government, sports, publications, school service, community service programs, arts, music, etc.) B. List your hobbies, outside interests, extracurricular activities and school related volunteer activities: C. List your non-school sponsored volunteer activities in the community: (public service, homeless service, advocacy activities, etc.) 11. How has volunteer or community service shaped who you are today and what has community service taught you? Include any examples of your demonstrated leadership ability. (300 word max) Certification Statement: By signing my name below, I confirm that all of the information provided above and in the accompanying documents is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Signed: __________________________________Date: _______________ Applications can be found and completed from the Altum, Inc. website here. Application deadline is March 31, 2021 by 5:00 p.m. to be received by Altum, Inc. Late applications will not be accepted. Selection of recipients will be made by an Altum, Inc. selection committee. All applicants will be notified by Scholarship America in May. Scholarship awards will be disbursed in August by Scholarship America, on behalf of Altum, Inc. Awards are made payable to the school. Please submit any questions to [email protected] .