THE ETHNIC MINORITY COMMITTEE
OF THE
HARRISBURG EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
ANNOUNCES THE
CAROLYN LAROSE HENRY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
FOR
HARRISBURG HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES
$1000 SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED FOR:
(1) HARRISBURG HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING SENIOR
(2) ATTENDING HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
(3) WITH A 2.5 OR HIGHER CUMULATIVE AVERAGE
CAROLYN LAROSE HENRY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is an award dedicated to the memory of Carolyn L. Henry.
Carolyn was a resident of Harrisburg and graduated from William Penn High
School in 1971. Understanding the importance of education, she attended and
graduated from Bloomsburg State University with a Bachelor of Science in
Elementary Education. She obtained a Reading Specialist Certification from
Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Education in Adult Organization
Development/Training and Design from Temple University.
Carolyn L. Henry dedicated 33 years to Harrisburg School District as an
Elementary, Middle and High school classroom teacher, GED Director and
Literacy Coach. She was chairperson of the Reading is Fundamental Program
(RIF) and instituted the first Teen Book Club and the Brown Bag Poetry Club for
Harrisburg High School students. Carolyn L. Henry dedicated her leadership and
expertise to improve reading literacy by writing numerous grants to fund
reading programs and literacy initiatives thus improving student learning
proficiency and adult learning. In 2009 Carolyn was honored by the Harrisburg
Public School Foundation as Teacher of the Year and the John Harris High
School Library was dedicated in her honor.
Carolyn was an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Harrisburg
Education Association, Pennsylvania State Education Association, National
Education Association, Ethnic Minority Committee , Capital Reading Council,
International Reading Association, Pennsylvania Teachers of Reading and the
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Each year 1 scholarship will be awarded to a Harrisburg High student planning
on matriculating at Harrisburg Area Community College. The recipient must
express a strong desire to pursue higher education, attain academic excellence
and to perform community service. In doing so, each scholarship recipient
mirrors Carolyn L. Henry’s belief for, EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION.
Students interested in applying for the scholarship must provide the following
information to the scholarship committee by April 5, 2013.
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A completed scholarship application & checklist (attached).
A one-page biography with color photo (non digital, passport size).
Two letters of recommendation: from a teacher, counselor or school
administrator and one from the following; employer, minister or
community leader…but not from a relative or close friend.
An official copy of the applicant’s high school transcript
with official seal (9th-12th).
A 900 - 1000 word typewritten essay. The topic:
What are your dreams of the future? When you look back on your life
in thirty years, what would it take for you to consider your life
successful? What people, things, and accomplishments do you need?
How does this particular scholarship fit into your plans for the
future?
CONDITIONS…
1. All applicants must be a graduation senior with a 2.5 or higher
cumulative average.
2. Applications must be received on or before April 5, 2013.
3. All official transcripts must be sealed.
4. An original written or typed essay must accompany this application.
5. Send your HACC acceptance letter to the Scholarship Chairperson.
6. No relative of the Ethnic Minority Executive Committee may apply.
7. In order to qualify for this scholarship, an applicant must enroll as a full
time student.
ACCEPTANCE PROCESS
1. Please send a notice of your HACC acceptance to the EMC chairperson.
2. Award recipients are selected by the EMC Scholarship Committee and
announced at the Senior Class Recognition Ceremony held in May or June
of each year.
3. One scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $1000.
4. The recipient will receive a reply regarding the award by mail
5. Scholarship recipient(s) must accept scholarship award in person or by
designated proxy.
6. Award monies are remitted directly to Harrisburg Area Community
College after the first semester official transcript is submitted.
EMC Chairperson
Carolyn L. Henry Memorial Scholarship
c/o Dana D. Lumpkin
Harrisburg High School
2451 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA. 17103
ETHNIC MINORITY COMMITTEE APPLICATION FORM
Student Name:
_____________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name:
______________________________________________________
Home Address:____________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip:
____________________________________________________________
Home Phone: ______________________email:
__
High School Name & Address:
___________________________________________________________________
Principal/Guidance Counselor’s name, email & phone number:
___________________________________________________________________
Anticipated Graduation Date: __________________
Please answer the following questions, on separate pages (no more than 2 pages), in
your own words.
1. What are your plans for furthering your education and how will this
scholarship allow you to accomplish this?
2. How does furthering your education fit into your long-term career/life plans?
3. Please describe the particular challenges/difficult circumstances that you have
faced in your life and how you have overcome these challenges.
4. Describe some of your successes and achievements.
5. What is your current GPA?
6. Is your family financially able to help you in continuing your education?
 Yes or  No. If no, why?
7. What college or university do you plan to attend & why?
8. What is your intended college major?
CONFIDENTIALITY:
All information provided will be used to select recipients and for promotions to announce the scholarship award winners.
The selection committee will honor any requests for confidentiality
EMC Chairperson
Carolyn L. Henry Memorial Scholarship
c/o Dana D. Lumpkin
Harrisburg High School
2451 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA. 17103
Application Package
1. One page biography & picture. The picture is optional.
2. An official High School Transcript (9th-12th).
3. Scholarship packages will be evaluated for its entirety, content and
presentation, incomplete packages will not be considered.
4. Please direct all questions to dlumpkin@hbgsd.k12.pa.us or (717) 703-4075
Deadline for submitting application is April 5, 2013
ESSAY Cover Sheet
What are your dreams for the future? When you look
back on your life in thirty years, what would it take for
you to consider your life successful? What people,
things, and accomplishments do you need? How does
this particular scholarship fit into your plans for the
future?
Criteria:
1. 900 -1000 word, double spaced & typewritten
2. Essay will be judged on content, format and grammar
Essay completed by:
(Typed & signed for Authenticity of authorship)
Recommendation Form 1
Please give the scholarship applicant this completed form in a sealed envelope
in time to be included with his application.
Applicant’s Name
___________________________________________________________________
Last
First
Middle
Recommendation written by:
(Title)______________________________________________________________
Organization/Dept
Address
___________________________________________________________________
Street
City
State
Zip
Phone ______________________________
Please answer the following questions, on separate pages (no more than 1
pages), in your own words.
1. How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?
2. Please be sure to address what you know about the student’s academic
performance, participation in extra-curricular activities, work history and
community service activities. Include your understanding of the particular
challenges/difficult circumstances that the student has faced and how he
has overcome those challenges.
Recommendation Form 2
Please give the scholarship applicant this completed form in a sealed envelope
in time to be included with his application. The complete application packet
must be received by April 5, 2013.
Applicant’s Name
___________________________________________________________________
Last
First
Middle
Recommendation written by:
(Title)______________________________________________________________
Organization/Dept
Address
___________________________________________________________________
Street
City
State
Zip
Phone ______________________________
Please answer the following questions, on separate pages (no more than 1
page), in your own words.
1.
How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?
2. Please be sure to address what you know about the student’s academic
performance, participation in extra-curricular activities, work history
and community service activities. Include your understanding of the
particular challenges/difficult circumstances that the student has faced
and how he has overcome those challenges.
Scholarship Checklist:
1. ___ Completed Scholarship Application
2. ___ One-page biography (photo optional)
3. ___ Official copy of the applicant’s high school
transcript with official seal.
4. ___ 2 letters of recommendation from teachers or community
leaders.
5. ___ 900-1000 word typewritten essay. The topic:
What are your dreams for the future? When you look back on
your life in thirty years, what would it take for you to consider
your life successful? What people, things, and accomplishments
do you need? How does this particular scholarship fit into your
plans for the future?