CUMBERLAND NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP
The Cumberland National Honor Society Scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000 to be used
to further the winner’s education at any accredited college or university.
The Scholarship criteria are as follows:
a. Applicants must be graduating seniors in the Class of 2012 in the following high schools
along the National Road.
Altamont
Brownstown
Casey-Westfield
St. Elmo
Cumberland
Effingham St. Anthony
Effingham High School
Teutopolis
Dieterich
Marshall
Martinsville
b. The recipient shall be a person of outstanding character, conduct, and achievement.
c. The recipient shall have at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.00 system or its equivalent.
d. The recipient shall respond to the essay topic in 300 words or less.
All applications and essays must be typed and returned to the following address NO LATER than
May 9, 2012 by 4:30 P.M. Applications must be mailed or delivered in person. Faxes will not be
accepted.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SCHOLARSHIP, ATTN: Mrs. Julia Sappington,
CUMBERLAND HIGH SCHOOL, 1496 IL Rte. 121 Toledo, IL 62468
The applications will be number coded upon receipt withholding both name and school
affiliation. Applicants will be narrowed to five based upon the stated criteria by selected staff and
administrators at Cumberland. The final five applications and essays will be evaluated and a winner
determined by an impartial judge outside the districts involved. Announcement of the 2012 winner will
be made at the Toledo Ball Diamonds during the Freedom Day Celebration at 7:00 P.M. on Saturday,
June 30, 2012. The actual financial payment, however, will not be made until the winner has
successfully completed his/her first semester and has enrolled for the second semester at an accredited
college of his/her choice.
Previous winners of the Scholarship are:
1980-81
1981-82
1982-83
1983-84
1984-85
1985-86
1986-87
1987-88
1988-89
1989-90
1990-91
1991-92
1992-93
1993-94
1994-95
1995-96
Linda Pruemer, Neoga
Joda Albin, Neoga
Ginger Douglas, Marshall
Diane Wallace, Marshall
Joseph Bennet, Marshall
Kristine Lindley, Marshall
Renita Jones, Cumberland
John McKinney, Cumberland
Holly Durham, Casey-Westfield
Tom Daughhetee, Casey-Westfield
Paula Decker, Cumberland
Jeana Ritchey, Casey-Westfield
Amy Whitaker, Neoga
Kristy Brady, Neoga
Kimberly Whitaker, Neoga
Christina Gartelos, Casey-Westfield
1996-97
1997-98
1998-99
1999-00
2000-01
2001-02
2002-03
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
2009-10
2010-11
Nicole Tracy, Cumberland
Paige Lewis, Marshall
J. D. Wyman, Hutsonville
Julie Jansen, Effingham St. Anthony
Lonnie Dunaway, Neoga
Valerie Groves, Cumberland
Jeffrey Finley, Cumberland
Heather Wallace, Cumberland
Lucas Brown, Cumberland
Barret Von Behren, Martinsville
Jill Vogt, Cumberland
Meredith Lewis, Marshall
Casey Sowers, Cumberland
Jim Kruse, Cumberland
Dylan Scott, Cumberland
* Please retain this information for your use. Do NOT turn it in with the application. Thank you. *
Additional directions for filling out NHS Scholarship application:
Please be sure to delete any unused space under each scholarship category, but do not delete the
Principal’s signature line. These spaces are intended to allow plenty of space on the application for
those individuals who need it.
Make sure that each page of your application is appropriately on its own page. If you choose to attach a
Vita, it should be contained to one page. An example is included.
Applicant’s name should NOT be placed on any page except the front cover sheet. All components of
the Scholarship Application are number coded upon receipt.
Thank you,
Mrs. Julia Sappington
NHS Adviser
OFFICE USE ONLY:
APPLICATION # ______________
APPLICATION
This form must be completed in its entirety for the applicant to be considered for the
scholarship. Each application will bear the high school principal's signature attesting
to the good conduct and character of the applicant and verifying accuracy of
information and originality of essay material.
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NAME:
PARENTS' NAMES:
ADDRESS:
PHONE NUMBER:
BIRTHDATE:
HIGH SCHOOL:
I attest to the good conduct and character of the above named applicant and verify the accuracy
of information and originality of essay material.
PRINCIPAL'S SIGNATURE
OFFICE USE ONLY:
Year of Graduation: 2012
APPLICATION # ______________
G.P.A.:
Class Rank:
Class Size:
(Based on a 4.0 scale; if not 4.0 scale, please include scale points)
Choice of College/University:
Choice of Major:
Honors & Awards Received:
Participation in Sports & School Activities:
Community Services:
Other:
ESSAY
Respond to the following topic in 300 words or less:
Describe the personal quality or trait
that you possess, which you most value.
Please type all information and return no later than
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
by 4:30 P.M.
Applications must be mailed or delivered in person. Faxes will not be accepted.
Example of a Vita ~
Year of Graduation: 2012
G.P.A.: 3.79/4
Class Rank: 4
(Based on a 4.0 scale; if not 4.0 scale, please include scale points)
Class Size: 79
Choice of College/University: Eastern Illinois University
Choice of Major: Special Education K—12 & Biological Sciences Education 6—12
Honors & Awards Received:
High Honors Award: 9, 10, 11, & 12
Top 10% Award: 9, 10, 11, & 12
Top Science Student: 9, 10
Top Chemistry Student: 11
Top Math Student: 9, 10, 11, & 12
Gold Award in Girl Scouts
Participation in Sports & School Activities:
Band: 9, 10, 11, & 12
Drum Major: 10, 11, & 12
Dance Team: 10, 11, & 12
Volleyball Team: 9
Softball Team: 9, 10, & 11
Varsity Club: 9, 10, & 11
Student Council: 9, 10, 11, &12
Class Officer: 9(Secretary), 11(Treasurer), &
12(President)
National Honor Society: 11, & 12(President)
Science Club: 9, 10, 11, & 12
Scholastic Bowl: 9, 10, 11, & 12
Youth In Government: 9, 10, 11, & 12
FBLA: 9, 10, 11, & 12
Art Club: 11 & 12
WYSE: 10, 11, & 12
European Travel Club: 11 & 12
Community Services:
Girl Scouts: Brownies (2nd grade) – Seniors (12th grade)
Food Pantry / Food Bank Volunteer
Greenup United Methodist Church: Vacation Bible School Teacher’s Assistant / Teacher
Greenup Volunteer Fire Department: helped serve meals at fundraiser
Food Drives
Blood Drives
Other:
Private Child Care for various families in community ~ 40+ hours a week
Employed by Greenup Dairy Queen
Piano lessons ~ 10+ years