Scholarship Application instructions
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Application ProcessYou may submit your applicaton packet to your JFK school counselor, Ms Meraz, or by emailing [email protected]. Your completed application packet must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on February 28, 2023.
If submitting a physical packet, use standard white 8.5x11 paper, and staple your application packet. Transcripts and recommendation letters should stapled to your application as well.
Your application packet should include:
1. A cover page with your name, address, telephone number and email address.
2. A 300 word statement explaining why you are applying for the scholarship. Include in the statement what your goals are in life and how you plan to achieve them. Also, include what you plan to study to help you achieve these goals.
3. A list of activities and contributions to your high school and/or community. Include any outside of school activities that may be relevant.
4. Three letters of recommendation from teachers, employers or community members who know you well (not immediate family members).
5. A current JFK transcript of your grades.
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Guidelines for Mt. Angel Community Scholarship Recommendation LettersThank you for providing a recommendation letter to support this student’s application for a Mt. Angel Community Foundation (MACF) Scholarship. When writing a recommendation letter for the student, please observe the following guidelines:
1. Letters should specifically relate to this student’s eligibility for an MACF scholarship; full details about our scholarships are available online at www.mtangelcommunityfoundation.org.
2. Letters should indicate how long writer has known the student, and in what context. Letters may not be written by parent, guardian or immediate family members.
3. Letters should be printed on writer’s business letterhead, as appropriate.
4. Letters should specifically discuss student’s strengths in any or all of these areas: a. Demonstrated Leadership - formal or informal leadership roles b. Community Service - in school or home communities c. Life/Goals Preparation – for future educational and life/career goals d. Work Ethic – puts forth extra effort to succeed, especially over adversity e. Good Character – displays exemplary personal qualities
5. Letters must be signed by writer, and should include writer’s contact phone and/or email address, in case of questions.6. Additional Guidance for Letter Writers:
- Please focus your letter on your personal observations about how you have seen the student demonstrate the traits listed above.
- Students are required to provide us with their high school transcripts, so we already have their basic information on classes taken, grades and GPA.
- Students are asked to provide lists of their school activities, offices held and community service hours; what we value most are your personal observations of the student’s behavior, traits and strengths not apparent from those lists.
- Two of our scholarships offer special consideration to students who have overcome a disability, obstacle or personal challenge (family, social or other) in life.
Contact the MACF Scholarship Coordinator with any questions: [email protected]
Deadline: Students must submit their completed MACF scholarship application packets
(including recommendation letters) by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on February 28, 2023.