When filling out a scholarship application, your goal should be to present yourself in the best way possible.  Applying for a scholarship is much like applying for employment.  You need to:  1) be accurate, 2) be descriptive, 3) impress your audience, and   4) be neat and organized in your written presentations. 

To do this, please use the following tips:

 

1.             READ THE DIRECTIONS completely and carefully, before you begin filling out the forms.  To ensure your eligibility, it is important that you CAREFULLY read the criteria of each scholarship for which you would like to apply.  Students who submit their applications late or without all of the required information will seriously jeopardize their chances of receiving an award.

 

2,             TYPE or NEATLY PRINT IN BLACK INK all information.  Do not use pencil or blue ink.

 

3.             GIVE YOURSELF AMPLE TIME TO DO YOUR BEST WORK.  Your best effort takes time.  The better you present yourself, the better your chances are of receiving a scholarship.  Use correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and manner of expression.  Organize your information in a readable format.  Take every measure to make your application neat and organized, as copies of your application will be given to several scholarship committees in the process of selecting their scholarship recipients.

 

4.             WHEN REQUESTING A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION, give the person writing the recommendation/reference AT LEAST 2 WEEKS to complete your letter.  Make sure the person who recommended you has a copy of your résumé to refer to when writing your letter.

 

5.             USE THE CHECK-OFF LIST in assembling your total application.  BE SURE YOU HAVE INCLUDED THE REQUIRED ESSAY in addition to the basic application.

 

COMPLETION CHECKLIST

After completing your application, clip it together in the following order:

 

            A.            Application form or page 2 followed by a résumé covering activities included in page 3

 

            E.            Financial statement.  Optional, but necessary if application is considered on need basis—page 4

 

            F.            Two letters of recommendation.

 

            G.            Essay

 

            H.            Transcript (Ask your Counselor to attach this when application is turned in

 

            ELKS ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria:  Based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need, although need is not a major selection criterion and should not deter application.  An essay on post-secondary plans, career goals and why you have made these choices is required.  The essay should be no more than the equivalent of 2 pages, typed and double-spaced.    To be used at any accredited degree-granting University or College. Renewable second year.  Alternates selected.  Selection committee consists of counselors and educators who are Elks members.  Top applicants interview at Elks Club.

Amount:  $1,000 renewable for one year ($2,000)

 

            ELKS VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

Criteria:  Based on scholarship, leadership, financial need and a well-defined plan for technical or other vocational employment.  For one year to further vocational training only at a two year community or junior college or a certified vocational school.  An essay on post-secondary plans, career goals and why you have made these choices is required.  The essay should be no more than the equivalent of 2 pages, typed and double-spaced.  Alternates selected.  Selection committee of Elk members. 

Amount:  $600

 

 

 

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

 

 

                                                                                                                                                M      F

LAST NAME                                                  FIRST NAME                                    MIDDLE     GENDER

                                                                                                                        INITIAL       circle one

 

Address                                                                        Zip                     Home Phone              

 

Parents’/Guardians’ Names                                                                                                            

 

Father’s Occupation                                                     Employer                                          

 

Mother’s Occupation                                                     Employer                                          

 

Educational Plans

A.            Institution, college, or trade schools to which you have applied:

                                                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                                                                           

 

B.        Have you received notice of admission?        Where?                                                                                   ________________________________________________________________________

 

C.        What is your proposed major or area of study?                                                                       

 

 

D.        Have you received any scholarship or grant this year?                 

            Describe, including amount                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                                           

 

E.            (Optional) If there are unusual family, personal, or economic circumstances or responsibilities within your family which should entitle you to special consideration, please make note of this.  Use the back of this page if needed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS: 

Include honors/AP classes completed or in-progress, academic awards, academic honor organizations, etc.  It is not necessary to include GPA, class rank, or test scores.

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SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:

Include clubs, teams, musical groups, etc. and major accomplishments achieved or leadership positions held, if applicable. 

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