APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, March 9, 2016
The Homa and Irene Wood Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of a college or university
scholarship for the 2016-2017 school year. This scholarship has been established to support Mesa graduates
during their first year of full-time post-secondary study. The scholarship is renewable to students who continue
to exhibit the same levels of academic and personal achievement upon which their original award was granted.
Scholarship Award Amount: Varies, based on financial need. Typical upper limit is $5,000 per year.
Scholarships Awarded Per Year:
Determined by available funding and number of qualified
applicants
To be eligible for the scholarship, an applicant must:
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Be enrolled as full-time student at a Mesa high school
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Demonstrate financial need through FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR)
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Be eligible for acceptance as a full-time student (at least 12 credit hours per semester) at an Arizona college
or university
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Graduate from high school with a 3.2 or higher cumulative GPA
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Score a minimum combined (Critical Reading and Mathematics) total of 1000 on the SAT or 20 on the ACT
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Completed Homa and Irene Wood Foundation Scholarship application cover sheet
Resume including extracurricular activities, honors, employment, and volunteer/community service
Personal statement (1 to 2 pages, double-spaced) describing your education and career goals
List of scholarships for which you have applied
Copy of Student Aid Report from FAFSA
Copy of unofficial high school transcript that includes grades from your most recent semester
ACT or SAT scores (school reports sufficient)
Two letters of recommendation from teachers, employers or student advisors who can attest to your
potential for academic success at the college or university level
If you have questions about this scholarship, please call Dr. Carolyn O’Reilly at (480) 363-7799
2016-2017 Application
DEADLINE: Applications must be RECEIVED by March 9, 2016
High School:______________________________
Name: ________________________________________________________
Phone _____________________
Address: _____________________________________________ Zip Code: ________ E-mail _____________________
ACT Composite Score: _______
SAT Composite Score: ________
Class Rank: _______
Cumulative GPA: ______
Please list the universities to which you have applied in the order of your preference for attendance.
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To which of these universities have you been accepted? _____________________________________________________
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What is the highest level of education attained by your mother? ____________________
What is the highest level of education attained by your father? _____________________
Based on your attached Student Aid Report (SAR) what is your expected family contribution (EFC)? ________________
PLEASE INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION AND STUDENT AID REPORT (SAR):
Personal Statement
Attach a personal statement (1 to 2 pages, double-spaced) that includes your career and educational goals.
Activities and Honors
Attach a resume listing extracurricular activities, honors, employment, and community service (include
years of involvement).
Transcripts and Test Scores Please attach a copy of your high school transcript and a copy of your ACT or SAT scores. Need not be
official transcript.
Letters of Recommendation Please attach two letters of recommendation from teachers, employers and/or student advisors who can
attest to your motivation, perseverance and potential for university-level academics.
I certify that the information throughout this application is accurate and I understand that misrepresentation of any facts or details could
result in ineligibility for any scholarships/awards. By submitting this application, I give consent to the Homa and Irene Wood Foundation
to access all academic, financial or other necessary information needed to determine my eligibility for the scholarship. All applications
remain confidential and become the property of the Homa and Irene Wood Foundation.
Print Name
Signature
Date
Submit your application to your Student Advisor or Career Center Specialist by March 9, 2016
If you have questions about this application, please call Dr. Carolyn O’Reilly at (480) 363-7799.
Other Scholarships
Please list below the scholarships for which you have applied and/or received.
Name of Scholarship
University or College
Amount
Notification Date
Received?