<p> Newnan Junior Service League Scholarship Application Post Office Box 664 Newnan, Georgia 30263 I. Qualifications A. Female of good moral character. B. Resident of Coweta County for at least one year prior to application. C. Potential graduate of Heritage, Newnan High, East Coweta, or Northgate. D. Scholastic achievement (based on standards of college entrance). E. Financial need. F. Community Service Involvement G. Extracurricular Involvement (both through available high school programs and outside of high school programs) II. Scholarship A. Amount to be determined at time of award distribution. B. Any accredited post-secondary school of choice. C. Check will be written to the recipient’s school in her name. D. In the event the recipient withdraws from school before the scholarship is expended, the balance will revert to the Junior League. III. Procedure A. Complete application in its entirety (all applications and essays should be completed by the student only). B. Submit a recent picture. C. Students will print off and submit a copy of their FAFSA confirmation page, showing the student’s EFC (Expected Family Contribution) based on completion of the FAFSA. D. Include official preliminary academic high school transcript (completed by your counselor and must submitted to NJSL in sealed envelope from school). E. Copy of official SAT or ACT test scores (photocopy of student’s score report is acceptable) F. Provide 2 Letters of Reference. Choose from teachers, counselor, minister, employer, etc. (This letter should speak to the student’s academic ability and the involvement in community service and extracurricular activities.) G. Complete items A through E, and return to the Guidance Counselor by the date listed below. H. If any of the above are not submitted, the application will NOT be considered. I. Possible interview with applicants or counselor may be requested if the scholarship committee feels is necessary.</p><p>RETURN TO GUIDANCE COUNSELOR’S OFFICE BY _ March 1 st , 2013. Newnan Junior Service League Scholarship Application</p><p>Name ______Date of Birth ______</p><p>Address ______</p><p>______</p><p>Phone Number ______</p><p>Student’s Email Address ______</p><p>How long have you been a resident of Coweta County? ______</p><p>Name of High School ______</p><p>Parents’ Names ______</p><p>Father’s Occupation ______Employer ______</p><p>Mother’s Occupation ______Employer ______</p><p>List any work experience you have had (include dates, hours, job title, etc.)</p><p>______</p><p>______List colleges you are most interested in attending, in order of preference.</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>Have you been accepted at a college or university (Yes or No)? ______</p><p>If yes, where? ______</p><p>Have you won or do you expect to win other scholarships or been assured of financial assistance already (Yes or No)? ______</p><p>If so, please explain how much and from what source (include the HOPE).</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>List activities you have participated in during High School (either through established programs available through the high school or any activities participated in on your own outside of high school– include any leadership roles you have held. Please include length of participation.)</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>What honors have you received? ______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>List community and church activities with which you have been involved. (please include length of participation)</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>What are your educational objectives/plans? ______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>Write a statement concerning your financial situation and why receiving this scholarship would aid in paying for your college career. Be specific. </p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>State any other factors which you feel are important for the committee to know when making a decision in the awarding of scholarships. ______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______The Newnan Junior Service League is founded on service to our community. </p><p>Please state your plans for serving your community after you attain your educational objectives. ______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______Essay Section- Answer the following essay question in the space provided. Essay responses should be in the applicant’s handwriting and not typed. </p><p>The Newnan Junior Service League firmly believes in the importance of improving the Newnan-Coweta community through volunteerism. Describe how your previous volunteer experiences have helped both improve your community and you as a citizen. How have these experiences helped prepare you for life after high school?</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______List two references (choice of minister, teachers, counselor, or employer) and attach Letters of Reference.</p><p>1. Name ______</p><p>Phone Number ______Title ______</p><p>2. Name______</p><p>Phone Number ______Title ______</p><p>All information submitted will be held strictly confidential</p><p>______Signature of Applicant</p><p>______Signature of Parent/Guardian* </p><p>Date ______</p><p>*Required for the release of school transcript</p>