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MHS

Local Scholarship

Packet

2016

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Local Scholarship Packet Dates

January 28 – February 16

Local Scholarship Package Available

MHS Scholarship Work Sessions

3:00 – 5:00 p.m., B134

February 9, 10, & 11

February 15 – MHS Senior Scholarship Work Day – 8 a.m.

to 3 p.m. in B134

(No School for students)

February 16 – Local Scholarship Turn-in by 3 p.m. College

and Career Center, C-138

Hint:

Read the whole packet and highlight the ones that apply

to you.

If doing ME/Camp Mohawk or Manvel Maverick

Athletic Booster Club Scholarship, print and pass out

papers for people to fill out (give people time to fill them

out).

Do Section III first

Do Section I, II, IV, V and Manvel Maverick Athletic

Booster Club Scholarship – they will all take 2016 Local

Scholarship Application Form (Sections II, IV, V &

Manvel Mav Athletic Booster Club will also have

special cover sheets as well)

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MANVEL HIGH SCHOOL

LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

2016 To access scholarships go to: www.alvinisd.net/collegeandcareer Click on Local Scholarship Package Directory

Click on MHS Local Scholarships and begin

SECTION I Scholarships that require the completion of the

2016 LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM.

SECTION II Scholarships for students planning to attend Alvin Community College full

time in the Fall of 2016. Requires the ACC Cover Sheet &

2016 LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM.

SECTION III These specific scholarships require the completion of a SEPARATE

APPLICATION FORM.

SECTION IV Part A: Alvin Rotary Club Scholarships. These require the completion

of the ALVIN ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP COVER SHEET

FORM and the 2016 LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

FORM.

Part B: Alvin Sunrise Rotary Club Scholarships. These require the

completion of the ALVIN SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB

SCHOLARSHIP COVER SHEET FORM and the

2016 LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM.

SECTION V Marguerite Edwards Scholarships and Camp Mohawk Scholarships require

one application for the two scholarships and have required recommendation forms for teachers and counselor. Applicants for the Camp Mohawk must be in the top 25% of the class at the completion of their junior year and applicants for the Marguerite Edwards Scholarships must be in the top 15% of the class at the completion of their junior year.(June 2015).

Requires…..

Marguerite Edwards and Camp Mohawk Scholarship Cover Sheet

2016 LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

See special instructions on application.

YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR

WHICH YOU ARE ELIGIBLE!!! The personalized letter, required by the scholarship

committees, is a very important part of your application. It is often the deciding factor!

NOTE: Scholarship amounts and availability may change without notice.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING FOR THE

2016 MHS LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS:

Instructions for SECTION I, SECTION II, SECTION IV and SECTION V

1. Complete the 2016 Local Scholarship Application Form. Proofread the application.

2. Print your application.

3. Change scholarship name on application to the next scholarship in Section I, II, IV or V

that you will be applying. Continue until you have completed all the applications in those

sections that you are eligible.

4. Attach Academic Resume.

5. Write a letter to the scholarship committee concerning your goals and future plans (typed).

The letter needs to be personalized to the committee which will be reading it.

6. If required, attached an essay. Typed only. Only include an essay if the scholarship

requires it and be sure to address the essay’s topic.

7. Attach two letters of recommendation to each application. Exceptions: The confidential

letters of recommendation for the Marguerite Edwards Scholarship/Camp Mohawk

Scholarship and the Manvel Maverick Booster Club Athletic Scholarship will be sent

directly to Mrs. Collier by the evaluators.

8. Staple each applications (See exceptions in Turn-in procedures). Use only one staple.

9. Do not request transcripts. We will request them for you when your completed

application(s) are received.

10. Return all applications to Mrs. Collier (C138) NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 16, AT

3:00 P.M. Applications received after this day and time will be disqualified from

competition.

Remember Sections II, IV & V require separate cover sheets as well. Go to those

sections to find those cover sheets.

Instructions for Section III Applications. On the website, click on name of the

scholarship(s) in Section III that you will be applying and complete the application and print.

Attach your resume, letter to scholarship committee and two letters of recommendation.

Helpful hints…

Pick up or print the 2016 Local Scholarship Packet.

READ the packet and mark the scholarships to which you are applying

Fill out the proper application for the scholarship.

Type all applications. Handwritten applications will not be accepted.

Have your parents sign the application, if needed.

Provide Academic Resume in prescribed format.

o Attach resume to each scholarship application.

o Print on one side of the paper.

Write your letter to the committee in correct letter format.

o Personalize each letter.

o Sign each letter.

Turn in your Volunteer Hours Documentation before the turn-in day.

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TURN-IN PROCEDURE:

1. Complete each application (Typed)

2. Assemble each application packet in the following order:

Cover Sheet (Required for Sections II, IV & V)

Completed application

Academic Resume (Not required for Section III but recommended)

Essay (if required)

Personalized letter to the committee

Two signed recommendation letters (Sections I, II, III, IV)

3. Staple together each completed application packet

(Paper clip the following applications: Alvin Rotary Club, Manvel

Maverick Booster Club Athletic Scholarship, Marguerite

Edwards/Camp Mohawk Scholarships)

4. Complete MHS Local Scholarship Turn-in Sheet

This is available in the College and Career Center or online on the

‘Local Scholarship Page’ of the ‘College, Career and Scholarship’

link on the Alvin ISD web site.

5. Place the MHS Local Scholarship Turn-in Sheet on top of the

completed applications.

Applications should be organized in the order on the turn-in sheet.

Bind all applications together with a binder clip. One will be

provided if needed.

6. Bring applications to the College and Career Center by 3 p.m. on

February 16.

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SECTION I - MHS

ACCAEOP SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000 per year- $500 per semester Fall 2016 and Spring

2017) this scholarship is for the student majoring in one of the following: Business

Administration, Computer Information Technology, Management, Office Administration.

A student needs to be ranked in the top 50% of their class. Will be attending ACC in the

Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 semesters taking at least 12 hours and maintain a 2.5 GPA to

continue on scholarship for the next semester. Financial need may be a determining

factor.

ALVIN A&M MOTHERS’ CLUB SCHOLARSHIP – ($500) accepted at Texas A&M

in College Station for Fall 2016.

ALVIN AREA RETIRED SCHOOL PERSONNEL SCHOLARSHIP –

(2-$1,000) The student must be in the top 50% of the class and planning a career in

education. The student must be willing to be in a mentoring program and complete a

questionnaire about interest in education.

ALVIN MASONIC LODGE SCHOLARSHIP – ($500) Student must have participated in

extracurricular activities for at least 4 years through his/her high school career and also

have a great moral turpitude. In addition, the applicant must write an essay of 500 to 750

words about Texas Masonry and its relation to our Texas Education System.

Furthermore, the applicant will write a personal letter to the committee about their future

college plans and career goals. MHS Only

ALVIN ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR SCHOLARSHIP – ($500)

Community involvement, academics, financial need, letter should include

community activities

ALVIN YOUTH LIVESTOCK & ARENA ASSOCIATION. ($500) The recipient of

this scholarship must be a member of AYLAA in good standing. The student must

complete and pass 12 accredited hours at a college or technical school. Before money is

sent, verification by means of an official college transcript must be sent to the AYLAA

Treasurer c/o Mrs. Casie Achille at P.O. Box 1596, Alvin TX 77511.

ALVIS GROHMANN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - ($500) senior at MHS, must attend

a Texas Junior College or Community College or a Texas University in Fall of 2016,

plan to major in Business Administration, Education, Engineering, History, Interior

Design, or Social Studies, financial need not considered. MHS Only

ASVAB SCHOLARSHIP - (Varies) seniors who took the ASVAB, picked up their scores and

who did the career analysis connected with the ASVAB are eligible to apply for this

scholarship. Selection will be based upon your essay of what you learned from doing the

“Find Your Interest” in the ASVAB Career Exploration Guide. MHS Only

ATPE SCHOLARSHIP – (2 - $500) must attend college during the 2016-2017 school

year and plan to become a teacher. Include an essay about teaching – “Why I Want to

Become a Teacher.” Be sure to include what you want to teach and the grade level. No

more than two pages long, typed, double-spaced, 12 pt. font minimum.

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CHRISTINA WILLIAMSON CROW MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – ($1,000)

a scholarship for medically disadvantaged or disabled students. Selection criteria:

1. Academic Achievement. 2. Financial Need. 3. School and Community Activities

FLOYD & MAGGIE KETTLER MEMORIAL/KIWANIS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP –

($500) “B” average or better, two teacher recommendations, financial need NOT

considered MHS Only

IVAN GARZA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – ($500) must have attended Fairview Junior

High as a student and plans to attend college, university, or technical school during the

2016-2017 school year. Selection criteria: 1. Academic Achievement. 2. Financial

Need. 3. School and Community Activities. Preference will be given to a student or

former student in the AVID Program. Include an essay addressing the following:

“Explain an obstacle that you have overcome and how you persevered during this

difficult time”.

JOSHUA AARON FITZWATER CHRISTIAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND - ($500)

Applicants for this scholarship should be called to full-time Christian ministry. This

ministry can be pastoral, youth or music ministry within the church. The applicant will

need to attend in the Fall of 2016 a Bible school or church sponsored school that will

enable the applicant to become a full-time minister of the gospel.

LUCILLE B. MASON SCHOLARSHIP – ($1,000) must have attended E.C. Mason for

Kindergarten through 5th grade, be a graduate of Manvel High School, and be in top 50%

of class. In addition to a personalized letter to the committee, the applicant will write an

essay “How my years at E.C. Mason Elementary have prepared or inspired me for my

future plans.” The essay will be the determining factor in selection. MHS Only

MANVEL LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP – (2 - $500) Recipients of these scholarships will

be selected based on volunteer service, essay, extracurricular activities, and leadership

positions. Applicants will be required to submit an essay explaining how they feel

volunteer community service can benefit the volunteer as well as how it can impact and

benefit the community as a whole. Student must be enrolled in a college or university for

fall 2016 to receive the funds. Award winners will need to attend a Manvel Lion’s Club

meeting prior to claiming scholarship and briefly talk about future plans. MHS Only

MANVEL LIONS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP IN HONOR OF LANCE CORPORAL

TODD BOLDING ($500) Male or female athlete for at least two years, letter from

teacher or coach, financial need considered, preference given to Manvel, Iowa Colony,

and Rosharon students. Student must be enrolled in a college or university for fall 2016

to receive the funds. Award winners will need to attend a Manvel Lion’s Club meeting

prior to claiming scholarship and briefly talk about future plans. MHS Only

MANVEL MOB SCHOLARSHIP - ($1,000) Must be an active graduating Alvin or Manvel

High School student, and one parent must be an AISD Alumni. (Submit parent name(s),

and year(s) of graduation) Applicant must write a personalized letter to the committee

describing your involvement in high school, your experiences there, your college intent,

your career goals, and tell us your GPA. Two teacher recommendations are required.

GPA is not a deciding factor.

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MHS HOSA SCHOLARSHIP – ($250) must be a daily active Manvel HOSA

member, enrolled in an Health Occupations class during this school year, attend

accredited college in fall. MHS Only

NOLAN RYAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP – ($4,000 – payable $1,000 per

year for 4 consecutive years dependent upon maintaining a 2.5 GPA) submit

grades at the end of each year, academics, top 50 % of class, financial need,

school and community involvement, essay suggested (no topic given), 2 letters of

recommendation (at least one from a teacher during the senior year), provide SAT or

ACT scores. MHS Only

PROGRESSIVE STUDENT LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP – (2 - $1,000) this student

needs to be active in school activities, has shown leadership, has documented volunteer

service hours. The student may attend the college of their choice. One scholarship will

be based on financial need and the other will be based on academic success. MHS Only

RILEY and YVONNE GODWIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – ($1,000)

involvement in FFA for two or more years, one of the two letters of recommendation will

be from an FFA teacher

ROBERT & JEFF JOHNSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – ($500) college of

choice. MHS Only

TONY PARTEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP. (Amount varies) This is a scholarship for

students pursuing a career in Auto Mechanics. Recipients of this scholarship will be

selected based on intended Auto Mechanic field of study and financial need. Various School

Districts

UIL ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP – (Varies) Must have participated in the UIL

academic program. Discuss experience in UIL academic competitions, the

benefits you have received by participating in UIL academics, and outline your

educational and career goals in the letter of application.

UNCLE JIM BARHAM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - ($1,000) Must be an active

graduating Alvin or Manvel High School student, and one parent must be an AISD

Alumni. (Submit parent name(s), and year(s) of graduation) Applicant must write a

personalized letter to the committee describing your involvement in high school, your

experiences there, your college intent, your career goals, and tell us your GPA. Two

teacher recommendations are required. GPA is not a deciding factor.

WASTE CONNECTIONS SCHOLARSHIP – ($1,000) top 50% of class,

participation in school and/or community activities, plan to attend a two-year or four-year

university, applicant needs to show interest/making a difference in the environment. In

addition to the letter to the committee, write an essay (up to 500 words) titled

“Recycling… How It Helps the Environment.” MHS Only

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SECTION II - MHS

The following scholarships are for students planning to attend Alvin Community College

full-time in the Fall of 2016. The 2016 Local Scholarship Application is required. The first set of

scholarships is given by Alvin Community College and the student must be enrolled for the fall of

2016; the scholarships in the second set are through private donors which are located in other

sections of the package.

These scholarships take one application. Download the MHS ACC Cover Sheet and check the

scholarships you wish to apply.

Assemble the ACC Scholarship in the following order:

MHS Cover Sheet for Alvin Community College Scholarships

Local Scholarship Application from Section 1 of the Alvin ISD Local Scholarship

Package

Academic Resume

Personalized letter to the Alvin Community College Scholarship Committee - See

requirements of letter

Two Recommendation Letters

ACC REGENTS SCHOLARSHIP – ($500) maintain 3.0 GPA, must take a minimum of 12

hours per semester

ANDREW WESLEY WEBB MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – ($600) top 1/3 of class,

maintain 2.5 GPA, must take a minimum of 12 hours per semester, no specific major

BEN DAW MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – ($500) major in drafting, maintain 2.5 GPA,

must take a minimum of 12 hours per semester

BILL & DONNA GARDIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – ($1,300 total for two years) top

25% of class, maintain 2.5 GPA, must take a minimum of 12 hours per semester

JOSE CASTILLO SCHOLARSHIP – ($500) top 25% of class, maintain 3.0 GPA, must take a

minimum of 12 hours each semester, financial need considered

JUDGE WEBB MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – ($600) major in criminal justice or attend

the Police Academy, top 1/3 of class, maintain 2.5 GPA, must take a minimum of 12

hours per semester

OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP – ($1,500) maintain 2.5 GPA, must take a minimum of 12

hours per semester

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP - ($1,800) top 10% of class, must enroll in Fall 2016,

awarded to the student who exemplifies the principle upon which a comprehensive

community college has been established. Student needs to be active in student council,

class government, clubs or other community service activities

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ROY STUBBS FAMILY ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP – ($1,000) top 50% of class,

active in high school and community, must take a minimum of 12 hours per semester,

financial need considered

RUBY WEBB PETERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP- ($600) top 1/3 of class, maintain

2.5 GPA, must take a minimum of 12 hours per semester, active in student council, class

government, clubs or other community services, financial need considered

RUTH WEBB MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – ($600) top 1/3 of class, maintain 2.5 GPA,

must take a minimum of 12 hours per semester, financial need may be considered

Other Scholarships to ACC provided by other donors:

Also see the following scholarships in Section I:

ACCAEOP SCHOLARSHIP

Also see the following Alvin Rotary Club Scholarships in Section IV:

NEAL NELSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP**

MR. & MRS. CARLOS VELA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP**

BERYL CLINE SCHOLARSHIP**

ELMER DEZSO SCHOLARSHIP**

THOMAS BLANKENEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP**

**These scholarships require the Alvin Rotary Club Scholarship

Coversheet and the 2016 Local Scholarship Application.

Follow the directions in Section IV.

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SECTION III - MHS

The following scholarships require the use of a specific club or organization application.

Applications are available online at www.alvinisd.net/collegeandcareer.

ADAM LEE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP (Varies, $500 - $4,000) Recipients of this

scholarship will be selected based upon community service record, essay, extracurricular

activities and leadership positions, ACT or SAT score, demonstration of reliability and

integrity, and economic need. The student will be attending school Fall 2016.

Application is online at adamleescholarship.org. The application will include personal,

service extracurricular, financial information; a short essay; two recommendation letters;

an official transcript. Transcripts can be electronically sent or mailed to Adam Lee

Scholarship Foundation, 4321 Honduras, Corpus Christi TX 78411. Follow the

application procedure instructions. Questions? Call 361-960-9052. Online submission

Deadline: March 15st.

AHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP for MHS – (2 - $1,000) one parent

must be AHS alumni, must submit parent’s name(s) and year(s) of graduation from

AHS, please include mother’s maiden name, include work and volunteer

activities in the activities section of the application, in a letter to the scholarship

committee address what your AHS experience has meant to you, (letter needs

to be well written), college of choice MHS Only

ALVIN BLUE SANTA PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP - (2 - $500- 1 per school) Applicants

for this scholarship need to be active in school. Volunteerism hours will be a major

deciding factor in selection as well as financial need. In a letter to the selection

committee, include voluntary service hours and activities and how volunteerism has

helped you as a person. This scholarship can only be used at Alvin Community

College.

ALVIN EXTENSION CLUB SCHOLARSHIP – (unknown) active in 4-H

during high school, one letter of recommendation, letter from applicant detailing

4-H activities

ALVIN FOOD SERVICE ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP – (2 - $600) must have a

parent or grandparent who is active in Alvin Food Service Association, academics

and financial need considered, must include GPA on application or in letter

ALVIN ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP – (4 -$1,000) These

scholarships will be given to students in the top 10% of the class. This will not be a

need-based scholarship, but an academic scholarship.

ALVIN SOROPTIMIST SCHOLARSHIP – ($500) This scholarship will be given to one (or

more) females in Alvin ISD. Qualifications: 2.8 GPA or higher, significant

extracurricular, work, and/or volunteer experiences, enrolling in academic or certificate

program, Fall 2016. Requirements include an essay of no more than 500 words—

describing a leadership role, extra-curricular activities, or classes—and two letters of

reference.

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ALVIN-MANVEL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SCHOLARSHIP – (8 - $1,000 - $250

per year) The applicant must be a graduating senior and meets college entrance

requirements. The student must be a paid-up member of the K of C, Council 6403; or a

child of a paid-up member of K of C, Council 6403; or child of a deceased member of

the K of C, Council 6403; or a sibling of a paid-up member of the K of C, Council 6403;

or a grandchild of a paid-up or deceased member of K of C, Council 6403. Selection will

be based on scholastic ability, participation in high school, church, and community

activities, financial need, must enroll full time and work toward a Bachelor’s Degree.

You can turn in the application on February 16 with the local scholarships or send

to the K of C by the Deadline: March 20, 2016.

CHOCOLATE BAYOU COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION – (5 - $1,000)

applicant or either of the applicants parents must be a member of CBCFCU with

an account in good standing, must be planning to attend a two or four-year

accredited college or university, financial need, academic stability, leadership &

volunteer service activities considered, essay required, provide a copy of your

FAFSA Expected Family Contribution (EFC),, transcript, applications are also

online at www.cbcfcu.coop and need to be returned to CBCFCU.

Deadline: April 4, 2016

INEOS CHOCOLATE BAYOU WORKS SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING

& MATH SCHOLARSHIP – (2 - $1,000) A parent must be employed by INEOS

Chocolate Bayou Works, attend any accredited institution beyond high school in the fall

of 2016, applicant must have a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 scale (non-weighted) to qualify,

provide the following: school activities and organizations, honors and awards,

community involvement, considerations and essay. The applicant will be majoring in

either Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math.

INEOS CHOCOLATE BAYOU WORKS TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP – ($1,000)

A parent must be employed by INEOS Chocolate Bayou Works, attend any accredited

institution beyond high school in the fall of 2016, applicant must have a minimum GPA

of 3.0/4.0 scale (non-weighted) to qualify, provide the following: school activities and

organizations, honors and awards, community involvement, considerations and essay.

The applicant will be majoring a Technology field.

LANDON LIPTACK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – ($1,000) Please include a copy of

your academic resume, a letter to the scholarship committee stating your reasons for

wanting to attend college and two letters of recommendation. MHS Only

MANVEL FFA BOOSTER CLUB – ($500) must be a daily active Manvel FFA member,

enrolled in an Ag Science class during this school year, attend an accredited college in

fall. MHS Only

MANVEL MAVERICKS BOOSTER CLUB ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP – (12 - $1,000)

six males and six females, participate in athletics three years, letter to committee

addressing the topics in the application, one teacher recommendation, and the two

recommendation forms to coach and AP are required. MHS Only

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MANVEL POLICE ASSOCIATION BLUE SANTA PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP –

(1 - $1,000) Applicants for these scholarships need to be active in school. Volunteerism

hours will be a major deciding factor in selection as well as financial need. In a letter to

the selection committee, include voluntary service hours and activities and how

volunteerism has helped you as a person.

WILLIAM & LINDA KETTLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – (2 - $500) Applicant

must have attended school in AISD for their entire education, from 1st grade until

graduation. Active participation in school and community is a requirement. GPA is not a

deciding factor, but knowing you did your best is! In a letter addressed to this

scholarship committee, please describe your experience of growing up and attending

school in the Alvin community; include your involvement in school related activities, as

well as in the Alvin community.

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SECTION IV – MHS

Alvin Rotary Club

and

Alvin Sunrise Rotary Club

Part A

The ALVIN ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP COVER SHEET is required for all the

scholarships listed in Part A.

To complete the Alvin Rotary Club Scholarship assemble the following:

1. Download the Alvin Rotary Club Scholarship Cover Sheet

Place a check mark next to each scholarship you wish to apply.

(You can apply for all these scholarships with this one application.)

2. 2016 Local Scholarship Application from Section I.

3. Your Academic Resume

4. A personalized letter to the Alvin Rotary Club Scholarship Committee telling

of your career plans and goals and other information that you feel the committee

needs to know. Explain how furthering your education will allow you to become a

better citizen and serve your community.

5. Two recommendation letters

ROTARY CLUB INTERACT SCHOLARSHIP – ($1,000) Top 10% of class, Interact Club

member, must have attended AISD junior and senior years, college of choice

ROTARY CLUB ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP – ($1,000) Top 10% of class, must have

attended AISD junior and senior years, attend ACC

THOMAS BLAKENEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – ($1,000) Top 10% of class, must

have attended AISD junior and senior years, college of choice

CLYDE SHEPHERD SCHOLARSHIP – ($1,000) Top 10% of class, must have attended

AISD junior and senior years, college of choice

BILL WALSH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – ($1,000) Top 10% of class, engineering

major, must have attended AISD junior and senior years, college of choice

MR. & MRS. CARLOS VELA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP – ($1,000) Top 10% of class,

must have attended AISD junior and senior years, attend ACC or Texas A&M full-time

ALVIN ROTARY CLUB PERFECT ATTENDANCE SCHOLARSHIP – ($1,000) Top 20%

of class, must have attended AISD high schools all four years and not miss one day of

high school, college of choice. Provide a letter from the high school stating that you had

perfect attendance.

BERYL CLINE SCHOLARSHIP – ($1,000), Top 20% of class, must have attended AISD

junior and senior years, attend ACC

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ELMER DEZSO SCHOLARSHIP – ($1,000) Top 20% of class, must have attended AISD

junior and senior years, attend ACC

NEAL NELSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP– ($1,000) top 20% of class, must have

attended AISD junior and senior years, financial need considered, attend ACC

DAVID & ROXANNA BOUDREAU ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP - ($1000) Interact member,

top 20%, must have attended AISD junior and senior years, college of choice

JIM SCHWIND MEMORIAL INTERACT SCHOLARSHIP – ($1,000) Interact member,

top 10%, must have attended AISD junior and senior years, college of choice

Part B

The ALVIN SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP COVER SHEET is required for all

the scholarships listed in Part B.

To complete the Alvin Sunrise Rotary Club Scholarship assemble the following:

1. Download the Alvin Sunrise Rotary Club Scholarship Cover Sheet

Place a check mark next to each scholarship you wish to apply.

(You can apply for all these scholarships with this one application.)

2. 2016 Local Scholarship Application from Section I.

3. Your Academic Resume

4. A personalized letter to the Alvin Sunrise Rotary Club Scholarship Committee telling

of your career plans and goals and other information that you feel the committee

needs to know. Explain how furthering your education will allow you to become a

better citizen and serve your community.

5. Two recommendation letters

ALVIN SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB INTERACT SCHOLARSHIP – ($1,000) Top

25% of class, Interact Club member, must have attended AISD junior and senior years,

college of choice MHS Only

ALVIN SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP –

($1,000) Top 50% of class, must have attended AISD junior and senior years, attend a

trade school/technical or community college with a declared major in a hands-on technical

field MHS Only

ALVIN SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP – (2 - $1,000)

Student must rank in the 11th to 25th percent in class, must have attended AISD junior and

senior years, must have volunteer hours documented with College and Career Counselor,

school and community activities, college of choice

ALVIN SUNRISE ROTARY CLUB OPPORTUNITY PLUS SCHOLARSHIP – (2 -

$1,000) Student must rank in the 11th to 25th percent in class, must have attended AISD

junior and senior years, must have volunteer hours documented with College and Career

Counselor, school and community activities, college of choice, Financial Need

Considered

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SECTION V - MHS

Marguerite Edwards and Camp Mohawk Scholarships

Marguerite Edwards Scholarship - Rank – Top 15% as of June 2015 (Rank 1 – 99 eligible

MHS); Attend an accredited college – Fall 2016; Award Criteria: Academic standing, SAT or

ACT Scores, School and community activities, Leadership positions held, Letter to committee,

Teacher recommendations (2 from teachers in your intended major, if possible) and Counselor

recommendation; Financial Need NOT considered

Camp Mohawk Scholarship - Rank - Top 25% as of June 2015 (Rank 1 – 165 eligible MHS);

Attend an accredited college – Fall 2016; Award Criteria: Academic standing, SAT or ACT

Scores, School and community activities, Leadership positions held, Letter to committee,

Teacher recommendations (2 from teachers in your intended major, if possible); and Financial

Need considered

Amount of each scholarship varies from year to year.

Note to applicants:

1. Students applying for the Marguerite Edwards Scholarship will

automatically be considered for the Camp Mohawk Scholarship. Complete

all of the application. The financial aid information will not affect the

Marguerite Edwards Scholarship selection.

2. Marguerite Edwards Scholarship applicants must meet class rank

requirement.

TO APPLY:

1. Complete Marguerite Edwards / Camp Mohawk Scholarship Cover Sheet.

2. Complete 2016 Local Scholarship Application. The “Scholarship Name” on the

application is MARGUERITE EDWARDS / CAMP MOHAWK .

3. Write your letter to the Edwards/Mohawk Scholarship Committee stating your

educational plans and other information.

4. Distribute teacher and counselor recommendation forms. These will be returned

to Ms. Collier by teachers and counselor. The letters they submit

confidentially will be the only recommendation letters accepted.

5. Return completed application, resume and letter to the committee Ms. Collier

in the College & Career Center turn in date. Her office will request a copy of

your transcript including current class rank and test scores from the

Registrar as soon as the completed application is received. Do Not Include

other recommendation letters.

Turn in completed application to Ms. Collier by February 16, 2016 by 3 p.m.