ROYAL SCOTT SCHOLARSHIPS
AWARD
The Royal Scott Foundation, Inc. will award two scholarships to students graduating from high schools in
Jefferson or Berkeley Counties, WV who are planning to attend a degree program at an accredited
University or College in West Virginia. The scholarships are based on need for financial assistance.
The awards will pay for, but not exceed, the actual cost of tuition and fees, room and board on campus,
and books, less any amount the awardee receives from another scholarship or grant.
Payment will be made directly to the university or college each semester.
Renewal.
The scholarships are renewable annually for up to three additional consecutive years.
Renewal applications must provide proof of full-time enrollment, maintenance of a minimum 2.5 GPA,
and current financial status.
Eligibility.
There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, religion, sexual
orientation or gender.
United States citizenship
Residence in West Virginia for at least one year.
Expected graduation from a High School in Jefferson or Berkeley County in current academic year
GPA of 2.5 or greater
Full-time enrollment at an accredited university or college in West Virginia
Demonstrated financial need
Application Process. The attached application form must be completed and, with other required
documents, be submitted to High School counselor by March 1 of year of expected graduation.
School counselors at each High School will select two (2) student applications to forward to the Royal
Scott Scholarship Committee for final selection.
Personal interviews may be required for final candidates.
ROYAL SCOTT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Name of Applicant_________________________
Date of Birth____________
Address:______________________________
Soc.Sec. #__________
Telephone Number:______________
_______________________________
e-mail address:___________________
_______________________________
High School:_____________________
University/College to be attended:_____________________________ Accepted ?____Please attach Acceptance
Letter
Do you plan to live on campus? Yes___ No___
Names and addresses of Parents or Guardians:___________________________________________
____________________________________________
Names and ages of siblings attending college:_____________________________________________
Your field of study and degree sought:___________________________________________________
Your Employment Experience: (Baby-sitting, yard work, retail, restaurant, etc.)
Occupation
Dates
Employer’s Name
Hours per week
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
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List other scholarships or financial aid for which you have applied:
Documents which must be submitted with application form:Copy of FAFSA report page showing EFC. Explain circumstances deserving special consideration.
High School records, for four years, of Grade Point Average, Attendance and Discipline
Letter of acceptance.
Two sealed letters of recommendation, one of which is from a teacher or guidance counselor.
Short typed essay describing how college education will benefit you and your community.
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ROYAL SCOTT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (Continued)
Statement of Accuracy: The Applicant hereby affirms that all the information he or she has provided in
this Scholarship Application is true and correct to the best of his or her knowledge.
Legal Notices and Disclaimers: The Applicant understands and agrees that the completion of this
application does not guarantee receipt of scholarship funding and that the decisions made by the Royal
Scott Foundation Scholarship Committee are final. The Royal Scott Foundation reserves the right to
discontinue, withdraw, or amend the terms of any scholarship at any time and without prior notice. The
Royal Scott Foundation is under no obligation to provide any scholarship, and all scholarships are subject
to funding availability. Submitting a scholarship application does not create any contractual relationship
between the applicant, his or her parents or guardians, and the Royal Scott Foundation. Neither the
applicant nor the applicant's parents or guardians shall have any legal or equitable recourse against
Royal Scott Foundation concerning any scholarship or scholarship application.
Signature of scholarship applicant: _________________________________
Signature of parent or guardian:
__________________________________
Date:
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