Leadership LaRue 2015 Scholarship

2015 Scholarship Application
Leadership LaRue County
Application Deadline: April 1, 2015
Submit To:
Guidance Counselor’s Office OR mail to: PO Box 176, Hodgenville, KY 42748
The 2006-2007 Leadership LaRue County Class established a scholarship, which was first
awarded in 2007. The scholarship will be awarded annually. The scholarship amount may vary
each year, depending on funding. This year the Leadership LaRue Scholarship will be for
$500.00.
Criteria to Apply:
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Applicants must be LaRue County residents.
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Graduating seniors from LaRue County pubic or private schools or home schooled
students may apply. Adults wishing to begin an educational program may also apply.
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Applicants must be enrolling as a full-time student in either the Kentucky Community
and Technical College system or a four-year college or university in Kentucky.
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Consideration will be given to financial need and those applicants with community
involvement in LaRue County.
* The Scholarship Committee will not discriminate based on race, color, age, sex, religion,
disability or national origin. All information provided will be kept strictly confidential.
Scholarship Payment
1. All scholarship funds will be made payable to the institution of choice upon official
notification of enrollment from the registrar.
2. The scholarship can be applied to tuition, housing, books or other college related fees.
Please include the following:
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Essay: Please attach a 500 word essay on how you feel that you can contribute to
LaRue County now and in the future? Please include details about your current and past
community involvement and volunteer experiences. How will you continue your
community involvement as you enter the next phase in your life?
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A copy of your High School Transcript.
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Two letters of recommendation; one from a school official/teacher and one from a
member of the community or a non-relative who knows you well. Letters should
describe your school/community involvement, personal characteristics and/or other
factors supporting your candidacy.
Name of Applicant: ___________________________________________________________________
Preferred Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Name of Parents: _____________________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: ______________
E-mail address: ______________________________________
Father’s Employer: ___________________________ Occupation: ____________________________
Mother’s Employer: ___________________________ Occupation: ____________________________
Total number of family members living at home:
Number of dependents in your family including yourself ____ Ages _________________________
Do you have any siblings attending college? If so, how many and where do they attend.
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If employed, please provide the name of your employer _____________________________________
How many hours do you work per week? _________
Do you plan to work while attending college? ________
List any other financial considerations which should be noted ________________________________
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High School GPA: _____________
ACT Score: _____________
Please explain your educational plans. What school do you plan to attend? Explain your program
choice and future career plans. _________________________________________________________
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How do you plan to pay for your college education? Please list all possible sources such as:
savings, part-time employment, scholarships, financial aid, funding from parents, etc.
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Please list any scholarships you have been awarded and the amount of each.
Scholarship: _______________________________ Amount: __________
Scholarship: _______________________________ Amount: __________
Scholarship: _______________________________ Amount: __________
Scholarship: _______________________________ Amount: __________
Please list any and all colleges you have applied to and been accepted to attend.
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Please list any honors and awards you have received: _______________________________________
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Extracurricular Activities: (List clubs and organizations, years involved and any offices or positions
held): _______________________________________________________________________________
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How many hours per week are you involved in community activities? __________________
Please list and describe Community Activities and Involvement and list your related
accomplishments. ____________________________________________________________________
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By signing below, I verify that all information provided to the scholarship committee is accurate.
Signature of Applicant: __________________________________
Date: ____________