2015 “Charlie” Gerding Foundation Scholars Program
Guidelines
The Georgia School for the Deaf in conjunction with the Georgia Foundation for Public Education announces the 2015
GSD “Charlie” Gerding Foundation Scholarship Awards Program. Under the Program, $10,000 in scholarships
will be awarded to GSD seniors/alumni attending a post-secondary educational program/college/university for the
2015-16 school year.
Available Scholarships: A total of $10,000 is available with amounts for each chosen scholarship to be determined by
the Scholarship Committee.
Program Guidelines & Priorities:
* Seeking graduates/alumni with a record of high school/ college success, participation in extracurricular school
activities, and/or a need for monetary support.
* Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in high school/college, and plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college or other
significant postsecondary program during the 2016-17 school year.
* Scholarship funds will be paid upon proof of enrollment directly to the college and not to the student. It will be the
student’s responsibility to submit to the Foundation at that time an invoice for tuition and fees, student ID number and
college information, for each semester, along with verification of GPA.
* Application deadline is April 27, 2015 by 4:00 p.m. to be received by the Georgia School for the Deaf. Late
applications are not accepted.
Mail one copy of a completed typed application package to:
(This includes application with essay and school transcript.)
The Georgia School for the Deaf
Attn.: Leslie Jackson
232 Perry Farm Rd.
Cave Spring, GA 30124
The applications will be reviewed and recipients selected by a committee of GSD and DOE staff. The scholarships
awards will be announced later either at graduation or awards day.
FOUNDATION SCHOLARS APPLICATION 2015
1.
2.
3.
Last Name:
First Name:
Mailing Address
Street:
City:
State:
Daytime Telephone Number: (
Zip:
)
Email Address:
4.
Date of Birth:
Month
Day
Year
5.
Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA): __________
6.
Are you the first person in your family to go to college:
7.
Name and location of post-secondary institute or program attending:
Attach proof of GPA. Your most recent school transcript is required.
Gender:
(On a 4.0 scale)
YES ___
NO ____
When you do you plan to enroll:
Name and contact information of the GSD staff member most familiar with your post-secondary plans:
8.
A. List any academic honors, awards and membership activities while in high school/college:
B. List your hobbies, outside interests, extracurricular activities and any volunteer activities:
9.
10.
Name & address of parent(s) or legal guardian(s):
(Include address if different than your own listed in Question 2.)
Name(s) :
Street:
City:
State:
Zip:
Home phone of parents or legal guardians:
Work phone:
What other financial aid are you receiving? What are your projected out-of-pocket expenses for the upcoming
school year?
14. On a separate sheet please write an essay (250 - 500 words) answering the questions below:
Describe how your education at the Georgia School for the Deaf has influenced your life. Also, discuss in your essay
why you need this assistance, and about any challenges or obstacles you have dealt with and overcome in life and
how this will help you succeed in college and beyond.
STATEMENT OF ACCURACY FOR STUDENTS
I hereby affirm that all the above stated information provided by me is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I
also consent that if chosen as a scholarship winner my picture may be taken and used to promote the Foundation’s
scholarship program. (Winner may waive photo due to unusual or compelling circumstances.)
I hereby understand that if chosen as a scholarship winner, I may be required to be present at any potential awards
ceremony, surprise, or reception to receive my scholarship award.
I hereby understand that if chosen as a scholarship winner, it is my responsibility to work with the Foundation and
GSD to provide the appropriate information for my scholarship to be paid directly to my educational institution. I
understand that scholarship funds may be delayed in being sent to my chosen educational institute or program, if I do
not provide the appropriate enrollment information.
I hereby understand I will not submit this application without all required attachments and supporting information.
Incomplete applications or applications that do not meet eligibility criteria will not be considered for this scholarship.
Signature of scholarship applicant: ___________________________________
Date: ___________________
Checklist
___ Application
___ Essay
___ High School/College Transcript (if other than GSD)
MAIL COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE TO THE FOUNDATION AT:
Georgia School for the Deaf
Attn.: Leslie Jackson
232 Perry Farm Rd. S.W.
Cave Spring, GA 30124
REMINDER:
The deadline for this application to be received by the Foundation’s Office is:
April 30, 2015 4:00 p.m.
NO EXCEPTIONS!