2015 TRAVERSE CITY CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER BOOSTERS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION All Traverse City Central senior varsity soccer players are eligible to apply for the one-time $500 Soccer Boosters Scholarship. Students that apply for the scholarship must include the following: A personal essay describing how “Trojan Soccer” has influenced and shaped their lives. The essay should include, but is not limited to: How has soccer prepared you for life after high school? What leadership characteristics have you learned from soccer? How does the impact of soccer in your life integrate with your future goals? Your essay should use proper grammar, and correct sentence and paragraph structure. - Letter of recommendation from a soccer coach, referee, or mentor Letter of recommendation from school staff Copy of a college acceptance letter (if available, or as soon as available) Copy of the student transcript Applicants must also: _ Minimum GPA: 2.5 - Have participated in the Trojan Varsity Soccer Program during your high school career - Demonstrate good sportsmanship, leadership and possess a positive attitude - Be an active participant in school or community activities The Traverse City Central High School Boys Soccer Boosters Scholarship Committee will determine the recipient of this scholarship to be awarded. The amount of the scholarship is $500 for a senior boy. If more than one candidate is deserving of the scholarship, the committee reserves the right to divide the award between participants. Check will be made payable to the college student for college costs only. If student does not attend college during the 2016-2017 school year, the scholarship will be forfeited. Applications are due by November 25, 2015, by 3:00 pm, to the Athletic Department Office. No extensions will be allowed. 2015 TRAVERSE CITY CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER BOOSTERS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Name:____________________________________ Address:_______________________ City:___________________ Zip Code:________ Phone # ______________________________ Cell #_____________________________ Parent or Guardian Names:____________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Please complete the following requirements using additional paper. GPA:________ College/Technical School you will be attending: List soccer awards and recognitions you have received during the last 4 years. List any additional soccer experiences you have had to be considered in this application. (These can include teams you have played on, number of years playing, mentoring, coaching, projects with soccer, refereeing, camp participant, etc.) List non-soccer activities and leadership roles in which you have participated in during your freshmen, sophomore, junior, and senior years in high school. Include activities within the community, church, civic organizations, etc. Freshman: Sophomore: Junior: Senior: All information submitted in this application is accurate. Student signature: ________________________________ Date: _____________ Parent signature: _________________________________ Date: _____________ Enclosures: ___ Essay from applicant ___ One letter of recommendation from school staff ___ One letter from soccer coach/referee/soccer mentor ___ College acceptance letter ___ Copy of high school transcript