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STUDENTS

TEACHERS

 The Shelby County Education Association Scholarships are awarded each year to members of the Association and their children who are graduating high school seniors. Members of the SCEA who are full time employees of the Shelby County Schools are eligible and are encouraged to apply, this includes our ESP members. The Scholarship committee will recommend to the SCEA Board of Directors applicants based on the following criteria:

STUDENTS:

1. Scholarship application must include, as indicated by grade point average, rank in class, and ACT/SAT scores on copy of transcript.

THIS TRANSCRIPT MUST BE SENT BY YOUR SCHOOL COUNSELOR IN A SEALED ENVELOPE.

2. Achievement and leadership in extra-curricular activities

3. Quality of essay

4. Community service (including church)

5. Financial need

The Board of Directors is looking forward to awarding nine scholarships to members and seven scholarships to students. The George Barnes Memorial Scholarship of seven hundred dollars, the Ward Harvey Scholarship of seven hundred dollars, the James Anderson Scholarship of seven hundred dollars, the James B. Mitchell, Jr. Scholarship of seven hundred dollars and five additional members scholarships of five hundred dollars each. One Ruby S. Dobbins Scholarship of seven hundred dollars, and six student scholarships of five hundred dollars each will be awarded to students. The committee has the additional honor of helping select the member who will be the recipient of the Naomi Hayslip Cranford Scholarship from the Hayslip family.

Please send your application to: SCEA-Scholarship, SCEA Office by Shelby County School mail. Applications sent by US Mail must be postmarked PRIOR to the deadline. In the event an application is not received, a receipt for Certified Mail will be required as evidence the application was mailed on time. If you wish to return the application by the US Mail, send to:

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PERSONAL:

NAME ________________________________SEX: M_____F_____

ADDRESS:_______________________________________________

PHONE:____________________ SCHOOL: ______________________

SOCIAL SECURITY # ________________________

DATE OF BIRTH: _______________________

FATHER'S NAME: ____________________OCC. _________________

MOTHER'S NAME: ____________________OCC._________________

SCHOOL WHERE PARENT IS PRESENTLY EMPLOYED: __________________

I have examined this application and I find it to be accurate.

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Guidance for 12th Grade

School Counselor must include with application a sealed transcript with ACT/SAT scores, grade point average and class rank. This sealed information should be in the SCEA Office by the January 28, 2008 deadline. If the scholarship and transcript does not arrive by 5 p.m. on the deadline date, the scholarship will be automatically disqualified.

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STUDENT Scholarship Application - page 2 of 2

SCHOLARSHIP:

Your cumulative grade point average for seven (7) semesters: ______________________________

Number in graduating class: ________________ Your rank in class __________________________

Standard test scores:

ACT___________________ SAT _______________ (Others) __________________

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:

List any school activities in which you have been involved. Include accomplishments and elected and/or appointed positions of leadership. Be specific. Describe your involvement.

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List any summer or part-time jobs you have held while in high school. __________________________

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List community and service organizations with which you are affiliated, including accomplishments and leadership position held in these organizations. _________________________________________

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FUTURE PLANS:

What college do you plan to attend? ___________________________________________________

Have you ever applied to this college? _________________________________________________

Have you been accepted? _______________ What career do you plan to pursue? ________________

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What semester do you plan to enroll? _______________________________

PLEASE ATTACH:

Applicants: The quality of your essay is a vital part of the selection process. Please carefully consider the topic and write accordingly.

1. An essay of 300-500 words which includes personal background

and future plans. Must be typed and double-spaced.

2. Your high school transcript.

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 Please make copies as needed for members in your building

The Shelby County Education Association Scholarships are awarded each year to members of the Association and their children who are graduating high school seniors. Members of the SCEA who are full time employees of the Shelby County Schools are eligible and are encouraged to apply, this includes our ESP members. The Scholarship committee will recommend to the SCEA Board of Directors applicants based on the following criteria:

SCEA Members:

1. SCEA/TEA/NEA activities and leadership roles

2. Leadership in the schools

3. Plans for using the scholarship

4. Quality of essay

5. Financial need

The Board of Directors is looking forward to awarding nine scholarships to members and seven scholarships to students. The George Barnes Memorial Scholarship of seven hundred dollars, the Ward Harvey Scholarship of seven hundred dollars, the James Anderson Scholarship of seven hundred dollars, the James B. Mitchell, Jr. Scholarship of seven hundred dollars and five additional members scholarships of five hundred dollars each. One Ruby S. Dobbins Scholarship of seven hundred dollars, and six student scholarships of five hundred dollars each will be awarded to students. The committee has the additional honor of helping select the member who will be the recipient of the Naomi Hayslip Cranford Scholarship from the Hayslip family.

Please send your application to: SCEA-Scholarship, SCEA Office by Shelby County School mail. Applications sent by US Mail must be postmarked PRIOR to the deadline. In the event an application is not received, a receipt for Certified Mail will be required as evidence the application was mailed on time. If you wish to return the application by the US Mail, send to:

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