Collegiate Scholarship Fund
Severna Park High School
A $4,000 collegiate scholarship is being given to one boys’ varsity basketball player and one
varsity wrestling team player at Severna Park High School for the 2013 season. The intent of
this scholarship is to acknowledge and reward two students-athletes along with the teachers
and coaches who selflessly give their time, energy and support to ensure the success of these
students. The qualifications for this scholarship are as follows:
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Must have a minimum GPA of 2.0
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Must be a graduating senior at Severna Park High School and meet the Anne
Arundel County criteria for school residency.
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Must be a member in good standing of the boys’ varsity basketball team or
varsity wrestling team at Severna Park High School. In addition to players,
team participants such as team managers and team statisticians are also
eligible. Students who have participated in men’s/women’s junior varsity
and/or varsity lacrosse are ineligible to apply.
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Applicant must have demonstrated a strong work ethic and personal
character, and overcome personal and/or physical challenges in order to
participate in sports.
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Applicant must submit a completed written application and statement of
his/her particular qualifications for this award, including financial need.
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Applicant must have at least two letters of recommendation, of which at
least one must be from an academic source such as a coach, or guidance
counselor (cannot be related to the applicant).
The scholarship funds may only be used for tuition, fees and books at institutions of higher
education (accredited two or four year public or private colleges, universities, or
professional/technical schools). Monies will be paid directly to the institution. *A scholarship
recipient who completes his first year in good standing will receive another scholarship of the
same amount. The recipient must contact the Community Foundation and provide a copy of
their transcript and confirmation of their registration for the following academic year in order to
receive the second scholarship.
In the event the recipient does not use the funds at the selected college or university, the funds
are to be returned to the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County.
Deadline for Applications is Monday, April 15th 2013.
Collegiate Scholarship Fund Application
Severna Park High School
Name ________________________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________
City_________________________________ State __________________ Zip Code _________
Home Phone ______________________________ Student Cell ________________________
Student Email __________________________________________Date of Birth ___________
Name of Parents/Guardians _____________________________________________________
I am seeking admission to one of the following institutions of higher education: _____________
______________________________________________________________________________
I have received or expect to receive other scholarships (please indicate amount):
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Please provide the following information on a separate sheet in the format listed below:
 Extracurricular activities. List all high school activities in which you have participated
during the past four years, including name of activity, positions held and grades
participated.
 Volunteer activities. List all volunteer activities in which you have participated, including
name of activity, positions held and grades participated.
 Work experience. List any paid work experience you have had during the past four
years, including employer, position, dates of employment and hours worked per week.
 Written statement (up to 500 words) that tells why you think you should receive this
scholarship – indicate your personal goals in life, work ethic, any personal or physical
challenges that you have overcome (such as loss of a parent, or injury), a significant
experience or risk that you have taken, and anything else that you think is important for
the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County to know about you, including
financial need.
Verification of participation on varsity basketball or wrestling team (to be completed by
coach)
I certify that the applicant listed on this form has been a member in good standing of the
________ boys’ varsity basketball team
_______ varsity wrestling team.
______________________________________________________________________________
Signature of coach
Date
Transcript Information (This section to be completed by school official.)
The applicant listed on this form attends your high school. The Community Foundation of Anne
Arundel County, which administers this scholarship fund, requests that you have the
appropriate member of your staff complete this Transcript Information section and provide a
copy of the student’s transcript for grades 9-12.
Applicant’s cumulative GPA _______ or weighted GPA _______
I certify that this information is from a current and official transcript.
______________________________________________________________________________
School Official’s Signature
Title
Date
To be completed by applicant
I certify that all information contained in this application and its attachments is, to the best of
my knowledge, true and accurate.
______________________________________________________________________________
Signature of applicant
Date
To be completed by applicant’s parent/guardian
I certify that this applicant is a resident of Anne Arundel County, Maryland and I expect him/her
to graduate on _______________________ (date).
______________________________________________________________________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian
Date
Collegiate Scholarship Fund Checklist
Please provide the following information to complete your application:
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4.
Completed and signed application form.
A copy of your transcripts.
A written list of your extracurricular and volunteer activities and work experience
A written statement (up to 500 words) that tells why you think you should receive this
scholarship – indicate your personal goals in life, work ethic, any personal or physical
challenges that you have overcome (such as loss of a parent, or injury), a significant
experience or risk that you have taken, and anything else that you think is important for
the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County to know about you, including
financial need.
5. Two letters of recommendation, at least one from an academic source such as a
teacher, guidance counselor or coach.
Please note that finalists will be notified in April and asked to participate in an in-person
interview with our Scholarship Advisory Committee. Awardees will be notified in May.
Please Return Completed Applications by Monday, April 15th 2013 to:
Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County
914 Bay Ridge Road, Suite 220
Annapolis, MD 21403
(410) 280-1102
Attn: Collegiate Scholarship Fund