Edwards Family Scholarship Application 2015-2016
The Edwards family scholarship fund was created in 2004 with the goal of providing financial
support to family members pursuing a post high school education at an accredited college,
university or community college. This application applies to students entering college and
students currently enrolled in an accredited college.
Qualifications
You must:
1. Be a high school graduating senior planning to attend college in the 2015-2016 academic
year;
2. Be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university for the 2015-2016;
3. Have an educational internship or educational opportunity in 2015-2016;
4. Have a minimum 2.5 GPA
5. Have a financial need;
6. Demonstrate community involvement
To apply, submit the following materials by mail or email by Wednesday, May 6, 2015:
1. Application Form
2. Transcripts – high school or if applicable, a college transcript
3. College students must provide proof of their enrollment in a college or university
4. Academic Recommendation (teacher, professor, counselor or principal)
5. Personal recommendation (family member)
6. Photo of the applicant
Completed Application due Wednesday May 6, 2015*
Return application to:
Germaine W. Covington
703 Cascade Park Dr. S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30331
404-254-5122
germainecovington@gmail.com
*For additional information, contact Germaine W. Covington
Edwards Application Form
Please complete the following information (type or print):
Name
First
middle
Address:____________________________City: _______ ____ State:
last
___________Zip:________
Date of Birth:_____________________ .Phone: hm & cell: __________________________________
Parent/Guardian _______________________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________ City:________________State: _________Zip:________
High School: ____________________________________ GPA: _____ Graduation Date: ____________
Awards/Honors: _______________________________________________________________________
Edward Family Name and Relationship ( father, grandfather, great grandfather etc.)
____________________________________________________________________________________
Name and location of institution you plan tol attend in 2015 -2016 and their annual tuition. ____________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Have you been accepted? ______yes
______no
Intended Major: _________________________ Intended Career: ________________________________
Financial Information
Scholarships/grants awarded _____________________________________________________________
Scholarships for which you have applied, or will apply & amounts: _______________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Estimate your educational and living expenses for the academic year. _____________
What percentage of the financial resources listed below will pay for your education and living expenses?
Parents/Guardians
Scholarship/Grants
Financial Aid/Loans
Other___________
________%
________%
________%
________%
Describe the community organizations, volunteer activities and events in which you are involved and
why your participation is important.
Explain why you want to attend college and how it will further your long-term goals.
We hope that recipients and their family will express appreciation for the work of the Edwards family committee by
doing one or more of the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Make a financial contribution for the family Scholarship fund.
Volunteer to accept an auction work assignment before, during or after the auction.
Support Scholarship fundraising and other act ivies.
Volunteer the day of the conference.
Name:_____ _________________________________________________________________________
Address: _______ _____________________________________________________________________
Contact phone and/or email address: _______________________________________________________
I certify that all statements that I have provided are true.
Signature
Date:_____________
Note: Scholarship awards for tuition and books will be made payable to the institution after verification
of enrollment. Money not used for Payment of Tuition and books will be returned to the Edwards
family scholarship fund.
Edwards Family Scholarship Application
Academic Recommendation Form
Applicant’s name:______________________________________________________________________
Your name: ___________________________________________________________________________
Address____________________________ City: ________________ State:_____ Zip:___________
Relationship to applicant: ________________________________________________________________
Number of years you have known applicant: _________________________________________________
Contact Information: email or phone number________________________________________________
The applicant is applying for a scholarship from the Edwards Family Fund . Please comment on the
applicant’s academic performance, character, special abilities and other qualities you deem important.
Signature
Return no later than Wednesday, May 6, 2015 to:
Date
Germaine W. Covington
703 Cascade Park Dr. S.W.
Atlanta, GA, 30331
404-254-5122
germainecovington@gmail.com
Edwards Scholarship Application
Personal Recommendation Form
Applicant’s name:______________________________________________________________________
Your name: ___________________________________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________City:_____________State______ZIP: ____________
Relationship to applicant: ________________________________________________________________
Number of years you have known applicant: _________________________________________________
Contact Information: email or phone number________________________________________________
The applicant is applying for a scholarship from the Edwards Family Fund. Please comment on the
applicant’s personal qualities and characteristics, i.e., integrity, sense of responsibility, initiative, ability
to get along with others, etc.
Signature
Date
Return no later than Wednesday, May 6, 2015 to Germaine W. Covington
703 Cascade Park Dr. S.W.
Atlanta, GA 30331
404-254-5122
germainecovington@gmail.com