Monday, January 14, 2008

Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund

New Scholarship for graduating Seniors! Application deadline is March 15th. Please see Mrs. Hall in the College and Career Center or your counselor for an application.

Mrs. Janice Marie Scott (nee: Holmes) was a victim of the attacks by terrorists on September 11, 2001. She was among the 125 individuals that were killed in the Pentagon when terrorists commandeered and crashed American Airlines Flight 77 into that building on the morning of September 11, 2001. As a result, the family members of Mrs. Scott created the Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund in October 2001 to honor her legacy.

The Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund has made available five $2,500 scholarships for academic school year 2007/2008. To apply high school seniors must complete an application, official transcript, two letters of recommendation, Federal Financial Aid Document, a 500-1000 word essay focusing on “What do Freedom and Justice Mean” to me, and a high school picture. Applications and requested documents must be received or postmarked on or before the deadline date of March 15, 2008.

Requirements:
US Citizen or permanent resident
GPA 2.5 or higher (out of a 4.0 scale)
High School Senior who must matriculate at a US accredited four-year college or university full time during school year 2007-2008.
Have demonstrated leadership abilities through participating in community services, extra curricular or other activities.