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LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION
This scholarship application is for students attending
Rockwall-Heath High School and Rockwall High School
Completed applications are due in counselor’s office by: March 7, 2014
PLEASE CHECK ALL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING:
(PLEASE READ CRITERIA CAREFULLY - MAKE SURE YOU MEET INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS BEFORE APPLYING)
Rockwall-Heath High School Specific Scholarships
Academic Booster Club Scholarships
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$ Amount varies
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RHHS Student Only
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Applicant must have qualified as an Academic Scholar recipient of the Rockwall Academic Booster Club from grades
6th-12th
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Must have been enrolled continuously in RISD from grades 6th-12th
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GPA
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Community/Volunteer involvement
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School/Extra-curricular involvement
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Work experience
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Achievements and honors
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Higher Education and career goals
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SAT/ACT scores
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Student interview
Hawk Booster Organization Scholarships
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Number of scholarships and amounts based upon funds available
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RHHS student only and must be member of RHHS HBO as of March 1, 2014
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Athletic and Fine Art contributions
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Outstanding Citizenship and Community Service
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Outstanding representative of the spirit of RHHS
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Ability and desire to graduate from college
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GPA/SAT/Class Rank
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Student Interviews
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Financial need and support from other scholarships
Jerrod Osborne Memorial Scholarship
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$500 – Two scholarships awarded ($500 each)
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RHHS Student only
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Interested in becoming a Paramedic or Nurse
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Full time enrollment at a two or four-year college/university (minimum 12 Hours First Semester)
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1st College Semester GPA of 3.0 or higher to receive award
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Financial need
Kindness & Compassion Scholarship – Rachel’s Challenge
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$ Amount varies – 2 scholarships
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RHHS student only
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Character
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Demonstrates kindness and compassion and makes a difference with peers and community
Rockwall High School Specific Scholarships
Academic Booster Club and Krystal Haynes Memorial Scholarships
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$500 each
RHS Student Only
Applicant must have qualified as an Academic Scholar recipient of the Rockwall Academic Booster Club from grades 6th-12th
Must have been enrolled continuously in RISD from grades 6th-12th
GPA
Community/Volunteer Involvement
School/Extra-curricular involvement
Work experience
Achievements and honors
Higher Education and career goals
SAT/ACT scores
Student interview
East Trinity Masonic Lodge
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$1000
RHS student only
Financial need
Grades
Extra-curricular activities
Student interview
RHS Alumni
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$500
RHS student only
Parent or grandparent must have graduated from RHS
PLEASE LIST NAME OF PARENT OR GRANDPARENT WHO GRADUATED FROM ROCKWALL HS: ____________________________
RHS PTA
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$ 500 each
RHS student only
Must plan to be enrolled full-time in college, university or technical institute
Ranked 11% - 35% of class
Active in school organizations, athletics and/or school programs
Active community and volunteer service
Work experience
Parent/guardian or student must be a member of the RHS PTA
Rockwall Police Officers Association
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$500
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RHS Student Only
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Must intend to pursue a career in public service such as:
Police, Fire Fighter, Teacher, Nurse, Forensics, Criminal Justice
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Active community and volunteer service
Scholarships available to both High Schools
Aggie Moms
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$ Amount varies
RHS and RHHS Student
Accepted and planning to attend TX A&M - College Station
A&M must be first choice and will be attending summer or fall of 2014.
Student interview
Alliance Bank
MUST SEE COUNSELOR FOR MORE INFORMATION
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$2,000 stackable scholarship up to $8,000
RHS and RHHS Student
Plan to enroll full-time at a two or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school
Academic Record, potential to succeed, leadership and participation in school and community, honors, work experience, a
statement of educational and career goals
AMICA
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$ Amount varies
RHS and RHHS Student
Financial need
Grades
Extra-curricular activities
Student interview
Aspasians
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$ Amount varies
RHS and RHHS Student
Financial need
Grades
Extra-curricular activities
Student interview
Christ for India
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$ Amount varies
RHS and RHHS Student
Interest in Humanitarian efforts and mission work
Grades
Extra-curricular
Volunteer hours
Council of PTA
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$1000
RHS and RHHS Student
Must have attended RISD junior and senior years
Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
Applicant or parent/guardian must be a member of RHS or RHHS PTA and submit a photocopy of the membership card.
Applicant must be accepted by a full time accredited college, university, or technical institute.
Applicant must have completed and show documented proof of 100 or more volunteer community service hours over the course of
their junior and senior years or 50 hours for senior year only.
Hours will be counted from June 2012 through March 1, 2014.
Hays Elementary
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$500
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Must have attended Hays Elementary in 6th grade
Kiwanis
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$ Amount varies
RHS and RHHS Key Club members
Financial need
Community Service
Student interview
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Scholarships available to both High Schools continued…
Lake Ray Hubbard Texas Exes
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$ Amount varies
RHS and RHHS student
Accepted and planning to attend Texas in Austin
Academic
Extra-curricular Activities
Work Experience
Financial Need and other scholarships you have been awarded
Student interview
Lakeside Civic Chorus Music Scholarship
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$ Amount varies
RHS and RHHS student
At least a 3.0 average
Music major and be enrolled in at least twelve hours
Live auditions are required and appointments will be made by phone by scholarship committee.
Instrument played in the audition should be the one used in the student’s major
Republic Title
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$ 2,000
RHS and RHHS student
Academic Achievement
Community Services/Extra-Curricular activities
Financial need
Student interview
Rockwall Art League - Tom Collins Memorial Scholarship
MUST SEE COUNSELOR FOR MORE INFORMATION
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$1000
RHS and RHHS Student
Planning a career in 2-D, 3-D, graphic arts or an art-related field requiring higher education. It is NOT available for performance art
and animated art.
Include a list of art classes taken in high school or privately, with a brief course description of each
Submit a portfolio containing a minimum of six-eight recent examples of your 2-D or 3-D art work in either a photograph or CD
format. Portfolio examples may not include digitally created or enhanced artwork, digitally manipulated photography or
animated art. Please note that these examples are the only visual criteria used by the evaluation committee and should be wellphotographed and of good quality. Please include a list describing each example including size, medium and whether the example
was a class project or independent work. ORIGINAL ARTWORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Send copy of application; include a list of art classes taken in high school or privately, with a brief course description of each and
your portfolio to: Rockwall Art League, PO BOX 1255, Rockwall, TX 75087. Must be post-marked by March 7th, 2014.
Questions: contact Mrs. Laura Antony, lauraantony@msn.com and subject bar please insert “Tom Collins Scholarship Application.”
Visit www.rockwallartleague.org for more information on the Rockwall Art League and the history of the Tom Collins Memorial
Scholarship
Rockwall Breakfast Rotary
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$4000 ($1000 per year over 4 years)
RHS and RHHS Student
Plan to enroll full-time at a two or four-year college, university or vocational/technical school
Strong academic
Community service background
Financial need
Required interview
Rockwall Community Playhouse
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$ Amount varies
Theatre Major
Rockwall County A & M Club
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$ Amount varies
RHS and RHHS Student
Must reside in Rockwall County
Accepted and planning to attend Texas A & M University – College Station
Strong academic background
Must have contributed to their community and have the spirit that makes a good Aggie.
Credentials will be reviewed and an interview will take place to select student(s) receiving scholarship
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Rockwall County Hospital Auxiliary Inc.
1.The Kenneth L. Bryce, M.D. Memorial Scholarship
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Amount will vary depending upon donations
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Must be a RHS or RHHS senior in good standing
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Student must show 100 hours or more of community/volunteer service.
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Student must be pursuing health related degree/career
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There will be an interview at the Texas Health Presbyterian hospital, Rockwall for the finalist from each school to determine the one
student that will receive this memorial scholarship.
2. Rockwall County Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship
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Amount will vary
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Must be a RHS or RHHS senior in good standing
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Grade average of 87 or better
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Community Service/volunteer hours will be noted
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Must be attending a college or university to pursue a health-care related career/degree
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Interviews will be conducted at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, Rockwall
Rockwall County Republican Men
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$ Amount varies
RHS and RHHS Student - Male
Responses to essay questions
Grades
School or Extra-curricular activities
Leadership positions
Community or Volunteer Involvement
Community recognition
Financial need
Student interview
Rockwall County Republican Women
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$ Amount varies
RHS and RHHS Student - Female
Responses to essay questions
AP/DC/Honors Classes
Top 25% and/or GPA of B (3.0)
School or Extra-curricular activities
Leadership positions
Community or Volunteer Involvement
Community recognition
Financial need
Student interview
Rockwall Rotary Club
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$ Amount varies
RHS and RHHS Student
Academic Standing – Top 10%
Extra-curricular activities – Non sport involvement in the school
Sports – Team play experience
Community Activity – Volunteer or job experience
Other – Family
Shannon Elementary
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$ Amount varies
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Must have attended Shannon Elementary in the 6th grade
Soroptimist International of Rockwall
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$1000-$2000 - Varies
RHS and RHHS Student
Female
Commitment to community service
Financial need
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Southwest Crushing LLC Scholarship
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$500
RHS and RHHS Student
Financial need
Goals for future
Texas Tech Tommy Hooper Memorial
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$ Amount varies
RHS and RHHS Student
Accepted and planning to attend Texas Tech University
Whitmore “Performance Under Pressure” Scholarship
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$ Amount varies
RHS and RHHS Student
Academic Achievement
Community Services/Extra-Curricular activities
Financial need
Possible student interview
Rockwall Women’s League – 3 different scholarships
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RHS and RHHS
Applicant must be entering an accredited or licensed school in the Fall semester
1. ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
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$ Amount Varies
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Financial need, academic records, leadership, community service and desire to complete college
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Scholarship is paid throughout 8 semesters of school
2. ELECTRA MALONE ART SCHOLARSHIP
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$ Amount Varies
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Eligible applicants must pursue a degree in Fine Art, Dance, Music, Drama or Art (painting or sculpting)
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Scholarship is renewable 3 times in 4 years
3. HOSPITALITY AND CULINARY ART SCHOLARSHIP
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$ Amount Varies
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Eligible applicants must pursue a degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management, Culinary Arts, Event Planning or related fields
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A letter of recommendation from a certified teacher or employer in the field of Hospitality/Culinary Art is required
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The scholarship is awarded one time only and is not renewable
PLEASE CONTINUE TO NEXT PAGE TO BEGIN APPLICATION
Last Name, First Name:
Home Campus:
RHS
RHHS
LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
This scholarship application is for students attending
Rockwall High School and Rockwall-Heath High School.
Completed applications are due in counselor’s office by: March 7, 2014
Name:
Birthdate:
Last
First
MI
Address:
City
Home Phone:
State
Zip
Student Cell:
Email:
Father/Guardian:
Employer:
Mother/Guardian:
Employer:
Number of siblings living at home:
Number of siblings in college:
Are you employed: Yes
If yes, how many hours per week?
No
Describe your work duties:
Grades attended in RISD: 9th
10th
11th
12th
Grade Average:
Class Rank:
Check all that apply
ACT Composite Score:
SAT Math Score:
SAT Critical Reading Score:
List top three colleges where you have applied, have been accepted and where you will attend:
College
Major or interested careers:
Estimated Cost Per Year
Accepted
Attending
Financial Information:
Are you currently receiving Free/Reduced Lunch?
Have you filed a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)?
Will you be dependent on some type of financial aid to attend college?
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
(Optional) Special Circumstances for financial need:
List any grants or scholarships you have received and the amounts:
Grant/Scholarship
Amount
References: Provide Contact Information for school, work and/or volunteer organization:
Name
Organization
Phone
School
Work
Volunteer
Organization
Academic Achievements:
Year
Honor(s)
Description
Honor(s)
Description
Leadership Positions:
Year
Community Service:
Year(s)
Organization
Description
Cumulative Hours
Community Awards:
Year(s)
Honor
Description
Extra-Curricular Activities:
Year(s)
Organization
Description of Activity
Hours Per Week
Please answer the following questions in 200 words or less:
Who do you feel has contributed or been the most influential person in your life?
What experience(s) in your life has taught you a valuable lesson that you could not have learned from
a textbook?
If you had to choose a hero from the public sector who would it be and why?
What are your plans and future aspirations?
I hereby certify that the information on this application is true and do authorize the school to release
a transcript to the requesting scholarship committee.
Date:
Signed:
Parent signature, if student is under 18:
Thank you for your submission. The different scholarship committees will review the applications and
select the students they want to interview. Interviews will tentatively start April 1 and go through
April 25, 2014, or until all committees have made their selections. Actual interviews are at the
discretion of the scholarship committees.
AFTER COMPLETING APPLICATION:
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PRINT
TURN COMPLETED APPLICATION (ALL PAGES) AND ANY ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION INTO
COUNSELORS OFFICE BY FRIDAY, MARCH 7TH, 2014.