01/14/2015
THE YOUNG BUCKEYES OF CENTRAL OHIO SCHOLARSHIP
For the 2015 academic year, The Young Buckeyes of Central Ohio has available one $1,500 scholarship.
STANDARDS FOR SELECTION
• Applicant must complete an Undergraduate Admission Application to The Ohio State University and be granted admission to The Ohio State University. This application includes completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA does not have to be turned in with this application or completed by our scholarship application deadline.
• Applicant must be a student completing their senior year at a high school located in one of the following counties: Franklin, Delaware, Licking, Fairfield, Pickaway, Madison, or Union.
• Applicant must complete the attached application.
• Applicant should be in the top 10% of their high school graduating class.
SELECTION
A select group of scholarship candidates will be invited to interview with members of The Young Buckeyes of Central Ohio on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Longaberger Alumni House. The student will participate in one 25 minute interview. You must be able to attend the interview to qualify for the scholarship or contact the scholarship chair in advance to discuss any special circumstances that prevent you from attending the interview. The selection of candidates for interviews is based on information obtained about the student from the attached application and supporting documentation. The scholarship recipient will be notified by The Young Buckeyes of Central Ohio in April 2015.
APPLICATIONS
A copy of the scholarship application will be sent to all high schools in the counties listed previously. Additionally, the application form can be downloaded from the Young Buckeyes of Central Ohio website at http://youngbuckeyes.weebly.com
DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS
The deadline (postmarked) for submitting applications is Friday, January 16, 2015.
Applications should be mailed to the following address:
Young Buckeyes of Central Ohio
c/o Whitney Jones
5282 Silverthorne Rd
Westerville, Ohio 43081
INSTRUCTIONS
The application is to be completed by the applicant. Please provide typed responses and limit your responses to a total of six (6) pages.
I. Please provide the following personal information.
Name, home address, contact phone number(s), and email address
II. Educational Goals and Accomplishments
• Field in which you are majoring or plan to major.
• Provide a description of your overall educational goals. Please be specific. Explain why your goals are important to you and what you hope to accomplish.
• List any academic distinctions or honors you have achieved.
• Please explain why you would like to attend The Ohio State University.
III. Leadership
List any leadership roles that you held or situations where you have acted as a leader and describe what actions you have taken as a leader.
IV. Community Service
List your community service activities including the name of the organization, description of the services provided, and dates of participation.
V. Work Experience
List your work experience. Include the employer name, dates of employment, a description of your job responsibilities, and the approximate hours worked per week.
VI. References
Please include two (2) letters of reference from individuals who can attest to your academic, leadership, community service and/or work-related experiences and accomplishments.
VII. Academic Transcript
Please include a copy of your high school academic transcript.
Applicant’s signature: Date:
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