2024 Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 8, 2024
Scholarships are offered for students maintaining a 2.75 GPA or higher and intending to enroll in a college, university or technical school. To be considered for this scholarship, please submit the completed application, two letters of recommendation and a copy of your transcript as PDF files to amy@gladstonechamber.com.
If printed copies are submitted, mail or deliver them to
Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce
7001 N. Oak Trfwy, Ste. 101
Gladstone, MO 64118
Please be thorough when answering questions and include specifics such as skills gained from work experiences and leadership positions in school or community organizations. Incomplete applications will NOT be judged. A complete scholarship application will include:
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All the questions on this form answered completely and legibly.
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Official transcript, including ACT or SAT scores.
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Two letters of recommendation.
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And will be received no later than April 8, 2024
NAME ____________________________________________________________________________________________
HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDING _____________________________________________________________________
AGE ______ BIRTHDATE _________________ TELEPHONE(S) _________________________________
E-MAIL _____________________________________________________________________________________________
HOME ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________________________________
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GPA: _____ RANK: ______OUT OF______ ACT COMPOSITE: ______ AND/OR SAT V: ______
SAT M: ______
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Other than school sponsored activities. Include hours per service project.
WORK EXPERIENCE & SKILLS OBTAINED:
Be specific about how skills obtained were applied.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION, HONORS & OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS RECEIVED:
ABOUT ME:
Please write a paragraph about yourself addressing:
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Career goals
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Educational plans (Please include university/college/technical school chosen to attend and why.)
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Why you should be awarded the scholarship
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Examples that illustrate each of the following:
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Leadership Skills
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Community Service
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Work Experience
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Dependability & Integrity
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Concern for Others
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Initiative & Perseverance
CRITICAL FINANCIAL NEED:
Critical financial need also is considered when selecting scholarship recipients. Briefly and specifically state any circumstances regarding to your financial need related to achieving your academic goals.
EDUCATIONAL PLANS:
My current plan is to attend (school name): _______________________________________________
Located at (address): ________________________________________________________________
If awarded this scholarship, I would be willing to be a guest at a Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce event.
Signature __________________________________________ Date ___________________________