The Duplin County Education Foundation
Wallace Rose Hill Melissa Blanton Scholarship Established 2002
Scholarship ID# _______
I.
General Information
The Melissa Lynn Blanton Scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving
varsity softball athlete from Wallace-Rose Hill High School. The student will be
able to attend any institution of higher education to pursue their career goal. This
scholarship is presented in loving memory of Melissa Lynn Blanton, former
outstanding softball player at Wallace-Rose Hill High School. It was Melissa’s
wish to assist student athletes desiring to further their education.
The scholarship will be one time only for a value of $1,000. 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.
II.
III.
Application Procedures:
1.
Any high school senior who meets the criteria may make application.
Applications for the Melissa Lynn Blanton Scholarship may be obtained
from the local high school principal, school counselor, softball
coach/athletic director or online at www.duplinschools.net.
2.
Applicants must be in good academic standing and require financial
assistance to further their education.
3.
Applicants must be an active part (i.e. player, statistician, manager, etc.) of
the softball team during the senior year. An applicant criterion does not
include participation in athletics at a higher level.
4.
A copy of the applicant’s High School transcript is required.
5.
An essay on “how softball has influenced my life” is required (maximum
of 500 words).
6.
Rank in class, overall grades, participation in extra-curricular activities
and community service will be a consideration. Applicant must
demonstrate qualities of commitment, teamwork, good sportsmanship, and
desire both on and off the athletic field.
7.
Three letters of recommendation must accompany the application when it
is submitted (i.e. principal, school counselor, and teacher, someone who
knows you well and can detail your character). A relative may not submit
a letter of recommendation. Letters should be returned in sealed envelope
with their name written across the flap.
Selection Procedures:
1. Applications must be turned into the guidance counselor by the announced
deadline. The Education Foundation will present all applications to the
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The Duplin County Education Foundation
Wallace Rose Hill Melissa Blanton Scholarship Established 2002
Scholarship ID# _______
Melissa Lynn Blanton Scholarship Selection Committee (Blanton family)
for selection of the recipient. The Education Foundation will provide a
verification form to be presented to the recipient. The verification form
must be completed and returned to the Foundation.
2. The name of the recipient will be announced at the annual Wallace-Rose
Hill Athletic Awards program at the end of the school year. A plaque will
also be presented to the recipient by the Blanton family.
3. The name of the recipient will be given to the Education Foundation
Scholarship committee at least one business day prior to the Education
Foundation Scholarship Committee’s selection of Foundation Scholarships
(TBA each year). The name of the recipient will be kept confidential until
the announcement at the Athletic Awards program.
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The Duplin County Education Foundation
Wallace Rose Hill Melissa Blanton Scholarship Established 2002
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. List academic honors received during grades 9 through 12.
2. List extra-curricular participation as well as community service during grades 9 through 12,
including and honors you have received.
3. 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.
4. List all scholarships for which you are applying, any you have already been awarded, and the
amount of the award(s).
5. 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:
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The Duplin County Education Foundation
Wallace Rose Hill Melissa Blanton Scholarship Established 2002
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:___________________
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