THE DUPLIN COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
L.S. GUY AND DR. TOMMY BENSON MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship ID#__________
I.
General Information
The L.S. Guy Merit Scholarship and the Dr. Tommy Benson Merit Scholarship
will be awarded annually to students in each of the five high schools in Duplin
County based on merit. The students will be able to attend any institution of
higher education to pursue their career goal. This scholarship is to help insure
that a student who has excelled academically and who plans to attend college is
provided recognition for their achievement.
The scholarships will be one time only for a value of $500. Once a student has
been selected for the scholarship, the student must complete the Scholarship
Verification Form and send a copy to the Education Foundation and the attending
college. Upon receipt of notification of enrollment by the college or university,
the payment will be made directly to the college or university. Payment may be
made prior to enrollment only if the college or university requires it.
II.
Application Procedures:
1.
Any high school senior who meets the criteria may make application.
Applications for the L. S. Guy Merit Scholarship and Dr. Tommy Benson
Merit Scholarship may be obtained from the local high school principal,
school counselor or online at www.duplinschools.net.
2.
Completed applications should be submitted to school principals or
counselors who will forward them to the Director of Support Services at
the Board of Education by the announced deadline.
3.
An applicant must have an SAT score of 950 or an ACT of 20 and at least
a 90 average.
4.
Rank in class, overall grades, participation in extra-curricular activities
and community service will be a consideration.
5.
Two letters of recommendation must accompany the application when it is
submitted. A relative may not submit a letter of recommendation.
a.
b.
One letter should be from an individual who is not school
connected.
One letter should be from a teacher who taught the student during
high school.
THE DUPLIN COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
L.S. GUY AND DR. TOMMY BENSON MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship ID#__________
III.
Selection Procedures:
1.
Four candidates’ applications from each high school will be
recommended by the Local School Scholarship Committee to the Duplin
County Education Foundation Scholarship Committee.
2.
The Duplin County Education Foundation Scholarship Committee will
make the final determination of scholarship awards. One scholarship
recipient will receive the L.S. Guy Merit Scholarship and one recipient
will receive the Dr. Tommy Benson Merit Scholarship at each of the five
county high schools.
3.
The Duplin County Education Foundation Scholarship Committee
reserves the right to conduct personal interviews if needed to come to a
final decision regarding awards.
4.
Two scholarships (one Guy and one Benson) will be awarded in each high
school. Scholarship recipients will be announced at the M. Austin Carter
Academic Awards Celebrations. Applicants for this scholarship should be
in attendance at the awards celebrations.
(Guy, Benson)
THE DUPLIN COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
L.S. GUY AND DR. TOMMY BENSON MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship ID#__________
Instruction:
 All applications must be typed
 Write out all acronyms
 Answer the questions on separate sheets and clearly identify the question(s)
 List all academic honors and extra-curricular/community activities separately by grade year (9 th,
10th, 11th, 12th).
Name - Last First & Middle:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone (Must have number to reach you) Home: Cell:
High School attending:
College Attending:
Date of Birth:
Male
Female
Father:
Occupation:
Address:
Mother:
Occupation:
Address:
Questions (Answer on separate sheets)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
List academic honors received during grades 9 through 12.
List extra-curricular participation as well as community service during grades 9 through 12,
including and honors you have received.
State how this scholarship will assist you in reaching your career goals. Please include your career
goal and the college you plan to attend. Describe any special family or financial needs you would
like for the scholarship committee to know.
List all scholarships for which you are applying, any you have already been awarded, and the
amount of the award(s).
List two references (no relatives; one non-school related; one a high school teacher). Attach
reference letters to the application.
1. Name :
Occupation:
Address:
2. Name:
Occupation:
Address:
(Guy, Benson)
THE DUPLIN COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
L.S. GUY AND DR. TOMMY BENSON MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship ID#__________
TO BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED BY GUIDANCE COUNSELOR:
Student’s Name: ________________________________________________________
High School Name: _______________________________________________________
Student’s rank in class ________ Number in class ________
Student’s Numeric Grade Avg. _______ (Up to last time calculated)
Combined Math and Verbal SAT or ACT Scores _______
Math ______ Verbal ______
School Counselor: __________________________
Date: ___________________
(Guy, Benson)