<p> 2016 Homer Community Science Scholarship</p><p>2016 HOMER COMMUNITY SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIP A Scholarship Fund of the Homer Foundation</p><p>The Homer Community Science Scholarship was established by Homer High School Science teacher Stan Eller in 2000 to encourage Homer High School graduating seniors to pursue the life sciences in their post secondary education. The community continues to support the fund, and in turn the fund will be here to provide support to students pursuing the life sciences – forever. </p><p>PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING</p><p>The Homer Community Science Scholarship is available to Homer High School graduating seniors. No one related to the donor, members of the review committee, the Homer Foundation Board of Trustees or its employees shall be eligible for this scholarship. Students who plan to pursue a degree in life science in college and want to apply for a scholarship awarded by the Homer Community Science Scholarship Committee should prepare a SCHOLARSHIP FOLDER. The folder should include the following:</p><p>1. Completed application (found on the following pages) 2. Transcript 2. Minimum of two letters of recommendation (from adults not related to you) 3. Personal essay</p><p>BE EXACT IN THE PREPARATION OF YOUR SCHOLARSHIP FOLDER. IT WILL BE EXAMINED BY PEOPLE ON THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE WHO MAY OR MAY NOT KNOW YOU. IT MIGHT BE THE ONLY IMPRESSION THEY HAVE OF YOU.</p><p>After you have completed this packet, please make 7 copies of it for the members of the Science Scholarship Fund Selection Committee. The scholarship applications must be received by 4 p.m., Thursday, April 9 th , 2015 and should be turned in to the HHS counselor’s office, or the Homer Foundation, located at 3733 Ben Walters Lane, or mailed to the Homer Foundation, PO Box 2600, Homer, AK 99603.</p><p>HELPFUL HINTS IN APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS:</p><p>1. Your folder represents your qualities as a candidate. Present your information neatly and accurately. Have someone PROOFREAD your essay for spelling and grammatical errors.</p><p>2. Keep the margins as even as possible.</p><p>3. The division of words should be minimal.</p><p>4. Do not fold the application or letters. Envelopes are not required.</p><p>5. Read through the instructions carefully and follow them precisely.</p><p>6. Be neat, prompt, and efficient - it will pay off. 2016 Homer Community Science Scholarship</p><p>If you receive a scholarship, one of the most important things to do is to write a thank you to the Homer Community Science Scholarship Committee via a letter to the editor of both local papers. The Homer Science Scholarship Fund at the Homer Foundation is a community based scholarship that depends on local contributions. If people are aware of the fund and what we are doing, they will be much more likely to donate money to the scholarship fund in the future. Your letters to the editor will be an immense help to us in our efforts to secure donations in the future. </p><p>SCHOLARSHIP FOLDER:</p><p>1. Your SCHOLARSHIP FOLDER should be bound with a soft cover. 2. Include a copy of your senior picture on the cover sheet. (Photo is optional) 3. Arrange your folder in the order given in the scholarship directions below.</p><p>SCHOLARSHIP FOLDER ARRANGEMENT:</p><p>Page 1: Cover page, center this information in the middle of the page:</p><p>SCHOLARSHIP FOLDER OF ______</p><p>HOMER HIGH SCHOOL</p><p>If included, your picture should be centered on page 1 with your name typed approximately four lines below the picture.</p><p>Pages 2 and 3: Scholarship Information Sheet and Application (the forms to use are included here).</p><p>Page 4 and possibly page 5 depending on the length of your essay: Personal history essay. It should be typed, double spaced, and one to two pages long. Make this a special comment illustrating what is unique about yourself, your family, and your personal and professional goals. You may also stress your scholarship record, participation in school activities, community activities, and awards.</p><p>Next two pages: Two letters of recommendation. The letters may be from teachers, persons for whom you have worked (paid or volunteer work), your counselor, or an adult who knows you well. I would like to emphasize to you the importance of giving the person to whom you request a letter of recommendation an adequate amount of time - at least two or three weeks!</p><p>Next page: Your transcript (may be obtained from counselors). Please write your name and how many copies you need on a request form and turn it in to the counseling office at least two days in advance of when you want the copies.</p><p>Last page: Financial Statement. </p><p>P.O. Box 2600 Homer, Alaska 99603 907.235.0541 [email protected] 2016 Homer Community Science Scholarship</p><p>HOMER COMMUNITY SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIPAPPLICATION</p><p>1. Name: ______</p><p>2. Address: ______</p><p>3. Phone/Cell: ______Email: ______</p><p>4. Years in attendance at Homer High: ______</p><p>5. Name of parents or guardians: ______</p><p>6. Contact for parents or guardians: Phone/Cell: ______Email: ______</p><p>7. Names of brothers and sisters and their ages: ______</p><p>______</p><p>8. Activities and Honors:</p><p>A. School Activities: </p><p>B. Positions of responsibility in high school activities: </p><p>C. Out-of-School Activities (including employment): </p><p>D. Positions of Responsibility in Out-of-School Activities: </p><p>E. Awards and Honors: 1</p><p>2016 Homer Community Science Scholarship</p><p>9. Out-of-School Employment (summer and after school hours):</p><p>Employer Type of Work Dates</p><p>10. Educational Opportunities: Indicate College Total Cost Applied or Accepted </p><p>11. Planned area of study: ______</p><p>12. What level of education do you expect to attain? (A.A., B.S., Masters, Ph.D., Other)</p><p>______</p><p>13. What has been the best part of your high school experience? </p><p>14. Grade point average (to end of Junior year): ______</p><p>15. Class Rank in a class of ______2 2016 Homer Community Science Scholarship</p><p>ESTIMATED NEEDS ASSESSMENT:</p><p>Assessment based on attendance at what school? ______</p><p>Have you been accepted? ______</p><p>Provide expenses/resources for one year.</p><p>EXPENSES (one year): RESOURCES (one year):</p><p>Tuition and Fees: ______From Parents: ______</p><p>Room and Board: ______Student’s Savings: ______</p><p>Books and Supplies: ______Student’s Projected Earnings: ______</p><p>Travel: ______From Loans: ______</p><p>Personal Incidentals: ______From Grants/Scholarships: ______</p><p>TOTAL EXPENSES ______TOTAL RESOURCES ______</p><p>Have you filed for Federal Aid? (F.A.F.S.A.) ______</p><p>Have you filed for the Alaska Student Loan? ______</p><p>What other financial aid have you applied for? ______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>What financial aid has been committed? ______</p><p>______</p><p>Applicant's Signature: ______</p><p>Date: ______</p><p>3</p>