ALABAMA ASSOCIATION OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
FRESHMAN 2-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Any student currently enrolled in an Alabama high school who meets the criteria may apply for the
$500 Alabama Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (ALAFCS) Freshman 2 –Year
Scholarship to be awarded at the ALAFCS Conference.
Criteria for Eligibility
1. Applicant must be enrolled in or has taken a family and consumer sciences class and has been a
member of an affiliated chapter of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
Alabama Affiliate.
2. Applicant will graduate from high school in Alabama during the school year the application is
submitted.
3. Applicant will enroll and major in a field of family and consumer sciences at a two-year
institution in Alabama offering such degrees to receive the scholarship (SEE FLYER FOR
MAJORS IN ALABAMA).
Terms of Agreement
1. The recipient must enroll in a two-year program in a field of family and consumer sciences at an
institution in Alabama.
2. Scholarship recipient must have the registrar at the institution of which they are enrolled to submit
proof of enrollment to the ALAFCS scholarship chair, Morgan Milstead. Proof of enrollment will
not be accepted until the fall term has begun. Once proof of enrollment has been received, a
check for the total amount of the scholarship will be presented to the institution.
3. The scholarship application will be judged by a committee composed of ALFACS members and/or
Executive Board Members.
(No person may serve on a selection committee who has vested interest in an applicant.)
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE APPLICATION
Complete the application and attach the following:
Official application form (typed)
An official copy of school transcript
Verification of ACT score
Copy of “FCCLA Chapter Affiliation Form”
Three letters of recommendation:
 Family and consumer science teacher
 Educator
 Community leader
Mail a typed application postmarked no later than December 1 to:
Morgan Milstead, CFCS, CPF
ALAFCS Scholarship Chair
1483 Crowe Road
Columbus, MS 39702
If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact:
Morgan Milstead Phone: 662-251-4240 or email: morganpmilstead@gmail.com.
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FRESHMAN 2-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION
Name
Score
Description of local, district, state, and national
involvement in Family, Career and Community
Leaders of America programs and projects
25 pts.
_____
Description of leadership involvement in
school and community activities
15 pts.
_____
Description of why a family and consumer sciences
career has been chosen
15 pts.
_____
Description
scholarship
15 pts.
_____
Content of letters of recommendation:
Three letters of recommendation from
 Family and consumer sciences teacher
 Guidance counselor
 Community leader
15 pts.
_____
Application process followed:
 Attached official copy of school transcript and
verification of ACT score
 Attached “Family, Career and Community
Leaders of America Chapter Affiliation Form”
15 pts.
_____
100 pts.
_____
of
reason
for
TOTAL POINTS
Signature of Judge
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applying
for
this
Date
OFFICIAL APPLICATION
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CONSUMER SCIENCES FRESHMAN 2–YEAR SCHOLARSHIP (ALAFCS)
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Personal Information
Applicant’s Name
Home Address
City/State/Zip:
Day Phone
(
)
Night Phone
(
)
Parent/Guardian(Mother)
Parent/Guardian(Father)
Chapter adviser:
E-mail
School:
Phone
(
)
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Educational Background
List all high schools and post-secondary schools attended (dual enrollment)
Attach a copy of your transcripts to this application form. (REQUIRED)
School Name & Address
Years
Course of Study (Major)
Graduation Date
List the accredited postsecondary institution name, address, business office phone where you plan to
attend or are currently attending (dual enrollment), the academic year you will be attending.
Yes
No
 Have you applied to the institution?
 Have you been accepted by the institution?
Yes
No
Institution Information
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Academic Year
College Major
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Community Involvement/Work Experience
1. Describe local, district, state, and national involvement in Family, Career and Community
Leaders of America programs and projects.
2. Describe leadership involvement in school and community activities.
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Related Information
3. Describe why you selected a career in family and consumer sciences.
4. Give reasons for applying for this freshman 2–year scholarship.
5. List courses you have taken in family and consumer sciences in Grades 7-12.
If selected, we agree to the Terms of Agreement for the Alabama Association of Family and
Consumer Sciences Freshman 2-Year Scholarship.
Applicant Signature
Date
Parent Guardian Signature
Date
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