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SAHS Community Scholarships2019-2020
Generous Community!● Over 60 donors● 130+ scholarships● $500,000+ in awards given in 2018-2019● New scholarships added every year! ● Open to ALL SAHS graduating seniors● Award as many students as possible
Community Scholarship Timeline & ApplicationScholarship application available - Oct 29, 2019
Scholarship application & supporting materials due - Feb 10, 2020
Materials needed (submitted in Schoology in PDF format):
● Application● Transcript (with 1st semester senior year grades included)● ACT scores● Personal Statement● Any additional requirements for individual scholarships ● 2 Letters of recommendation (submitted via e-mail to [email protected])
All scholarship instructions (including live links) & a copy of the slideshow are available on the SAHS website.
To begin the process go to Schoology
(https://schoology.stillwaterschools.org/course/2240763060/materials)
Enter the access code: Z47Z-WJKW-CX5XG
Click “COURSES, then “My Courses”
Click “Join a Course”
Enter access code: Z47Z-WJKW-CX5XG
Read/Print the Instructions!
Read/Review the Scholarships & Criteria
What scholarships are you eligible for?
Step 1. Preview the Application PDFViewing the PDF version will help you organize the information needed.
Step 2. Fill out the Application (google form)Information needed:
● Personal data● Post-secondary info● Community service● Work experience● Extracurricular activities● Honors/awards.
Once you have submitted this form you will receive a confirmation email including a pdf copy of your application. SAVE this PDF. **Please allow ample time to complete this application. You cannot save and go back. DO NOT Refresh the page as your information will be lost. Once you submit the application you will not be able to return to edit**
Financial Information
Financial Information is only required for scholarships that are based on financial need. These scholarships are marked with a
Step 3. Prepare “Required Materials” The “Required Materials” are mandatory and submitted for each
scholarship. Required materials need to be in *PDF format and will be submitted for each scholarship to which you apply.
Required Materials include (PDF version):
● Application● Transcript (use free self-view from Parchment)● ACT Score (download from ACT account)● Personal Statement
*How to create a PDF
“Required Materials” continued…● Application - Completed PDF version that is emailed to you.
● Personal Statement - Respond to this prompt in 300 words or less (prompt used in English 12):
Describe a problem you've solved or a problem you'd like to solve. It can be an intellectual challenge, a research query, an ethical dilemma - anything that is of personal importance, no matter the scale. Explain its significance to you and what steps you took or could be taken to identify a solution.❖ Save as PDF with title: “Last Name, First Name - Personal Statement”
● Transcript - Transcripts MUST include 1st semester senior grades. To ensure the inclusion of 1st semester grades, wait until after January 28 to request an updated FREE self view of your transcript from Parchment. For Parchment questions, contact: [email protected]❖ Save as PDF with title: “Last Name, First Name - Transcript”
● ACT score - go to ACTStudent.org , login, view scores, save as PDF.❖ Save as PDF with title: “Last Name, First Name - ACT score”
Step 4. Apply for Scholarships
● Each scholarship has its own folder with an assignment to complete.
● Each folder will include the scholarship description and criteria to be completed/submitted.
● Read requirements carefully & submit ALL items for the assignment.
*Partial submissions will not be accepted/reviewed.
Example: Scholarship Assignment
Example: Submit Assignment
Example: Upload PDF Files
Make sure ALL PDFs are listed before submitting!
● One from teacher● One from community member (ex: coach, youth group leader, boss)
Letters should be PDF format & titled: “Student Name - LOR”
Email letters of recommendation to Amy Carr: [email protected]
Please allow at least two weeks for recommenders to write letters. Send a thank you note!
Ex. John Doe - LOR.pdf
Step 5. Two letters of recommendation
Completed application and all scholarship assignments must be submitted by:
3:00 p.m. Friday - February 10, 2020---NO exceptions!
***Be advised new scholarships may be added***
ALL communication in regards to the SAHS Community Scholarships will be through your school email!
(winners, finalists, award ceremony info, and additional opportunities)
Application Timeline:Items that can be completed right away:
● Application● Requesting Letters of recommendation● Reading through Scholarship descriptions and criteria● Saving a copy of your ACT score● Saving Personal statement as PDF
Items that need to be done closer to the deadline:
● Downloading & saving updated copy of self-view transcript (Sem 1 grades available in Parchment after Jan 28)
● Submitting assignments for scholarships
Other Scholarship Opportunities
● MCIS (Minnesota Career Information System)● Tozer● Place of employment (student/parent)● Place of worship● College● StillwaterSchools.org/CCC - look for “Other
Scholarship Opportunities”
