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: ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Extracurricular Activities: ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 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 .