High School Scholarship Program Application

2020 Student Scholarship Application Now Available!

Please complete this application as accurately as possible and return it to HopeSouth no later than Friday, March 15, 2024. Checks will be awarded to the winning students at the HopeSouth Annual Meeting.

Step 1: COMPLETE GENERAL INFORMATION

Your Name:

Your Address:

City:

State:

Zip Code:

Social Security Number

Date of Birth (00/00/00)

Cell Phone Number: *

Alternative Number *

Email Address *

You must be a student of an Abbeville County High School to be eligible for consideration for a scholarship.

Name of your school:

The applicant expects to be enrolled as a full-time student:

For the entire academic year

Spring semester only

Fall semester only

Other Other

Step 2: ATTACH THE LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE TO COLLEGE

Name of College or University

Degree Program

Your Current Level of Education

(ATTACH COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT OF GRADES)

College freshmen must include high school grades.

Letter of Acceptance (File limit 100MG)

Transcript (File limit 100MG)

Step 3: COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES

List the most important School Activities, your level of participation and leadership roles:

Which of these School Activities was most important to you and explain why:

List the most important Community Activities, your level of participation and leadership roles:

Which of these Community Activities was most important to you and explain why:

Step 4: ATTACH ESSAY AND STATEMENT

Please write an essay, not to exceed 250 words, on the following topic:

Describe the community in which you live and what you are doing to make it a better place. (250 words)

Upload a document or PDF containing your typed essay. Please be sure to include your name and phone number on the uploaded document.

In addition, please write a brief statement of (100 words maximum) as to why you should be considered for a scholarship. Include any financial need or special circumstances and your intended use of the award.

Essay (File limit 100MG)

Statement (File limit 100MG)

Step 5: CERTIFICATION

All of the information provided by me is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I agree to give proof of the information supplied on this form if required. My signature certifies that all the information provided is complete, factually correct and honestly represented. Falsification of information on this application could jeopardize any assistance offered.

Signature of Applicant *

clear

Date * +

I hereby affirm that I intend to enter an accredited school of higher education. I understand that no scholarship funds shall be transmitted to any educational institution until the HopeSouth receives notification from the Registrar of the college or university in which I am enrolled. Additionally, I hereby grant permission for the use of my name and information contained in my application in any future publicity for the Scholarship Fund.

Signature of Applicant *

clear

Date * +

Application including transcripts and essays must be received no later than March 15, 2024.

Email any questions to marketing@hopesouth.org

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

If you are interested in being considered for a scholarship based on financial need, in addition to scholastic achievement, please provide the following data.

Total Household Taxable Income $

ESTIMATED FUNDS AVAILABLE:

Scholarships Confirmed $

Savings $

College Financial Aid $

Other $

Total Funds Available $

Will you be working to help pay for college expenses?

Yes

If yes, estimate your weekly income.

Number of Dependent Children at home:

Number of Dependents enrolled in college:

Number of Other Dependents in Household: