S C H O L A R S H I P
while you maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
Recent Prince George’s County High School Graduate
Minimum High School GPA – 2.5
First Time College Student
US Citizen
Submit an Application for Admission to PGCC
Take the Accuplacer Assessment Test
Submit a Scholarship Application and Include:
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Final High School Grades
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Three Letters of Recommendation
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Official Copy of High School Transcripts
Recipients must :
Commit to a degree program at Prince George’s Community College.
Participate in at least one co-curricular activity or the A.L.A.N.A. Program.
Complete 20 volunteer hours as an Enrollment Services Student Ambassador.
Applicants under consideration will participate in an in-person interview with the scholarship committee.
The Kathy & Jerry Wood Scholarship is not based solely on financial need, however preference is given to students that demonstrate financial need.
Mail Application To:
The Prince George’s Community College Foundation, Inc., is a 501c(3) charitable educational organization dedicated solely to supporting the needs of Prince George’s Community College and its students.

1.
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
NAME ________________________________________________________________________________
Last
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER _____ - ____ - ________
First Middle
ADDRESS _____________________________________________________________________________
Number Street Apartment Number
_____________________________________________________________________________
City St Zip Code
HOME TELEPHONE __________________ ALTERNATE TELEPHONE _________________________
CELL TELEPHONE ___________________ EMAIL ___________________________________________
ALTERNATE EMAIL ___________________________________________________________________
HIGH SCHOOL NAME __________________________________________________________________
GRADUATION DATE _____________________ CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE _______
(based on last semester)
2.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND:
Please list your academic honors, awards, extracurricular, and community service activities:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
3.
INTENDED ENROLLMENT:
Please check the box that reflects your intended enrollment for the fall and spring semesters:
□ 6-8 credits □ 9-11 credits □ full-time (12 or more credits)
4.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION:
Please list the three people who are writing your letters of recommendation. Each letter must be in a sealed envelope. Two of the letters should be from high school teachers or guidance counselors and one from a recognized community organization representative.
[Please list them on the other side of this application.]
Name __________________________________ Title _______________________________________
Relationship to Applicant (example instructor, friend, pastor, etc.) ___________________________
Name __________________________________ Title _______________________________________
Relationship to Applicant (example instructor, friend, pastor, etc.) ___________________________
Name __________________________________ Title _______________________________________

Relationship to Applicant (example instructor, friend, pastor, etc.) ___________________________
5.
STATEMENT (ESSAY):
In 200-300 words, explain clearly and concisely:
A.
Why you deserve to be a recipient of the Kathy and Jerry Woods Foundation Scholarship.
B.
What you expect to achieve in your professional and educational pursuits at Prince George’s Community College.
All essays should be double spaced.
The Scholarship Selection Committee will consider your statement in making their selection of scholarship recipients.
6.
STUDENT SIGNATURE:
I certify that the information provided in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge and I understand that I may be disqualified from receiving this scholarship award, if any information that I have provided, is found to be false.
Student Signature
7.
ITEMS TO BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE APPLICATION PACKET:
Today’s Date o Completed and Signed Application. o High School Transcript in a sealed envelope and final grades, if the transcript is delayed. o Three Letters of Recommendation in sealed envelopes. o
Essay (200-300 words)
8.
APPLICATION DUE DATE AND MAILING ADDRESS: o Due by June 1, 2010 (must be postmarked by June 1, 2010) o Mail to:
Office of Recruitment
Prince George’s Community College
301 Largo Road, Bladen Hall 125
Largo, MD 20774
301-322-0130
PGCC Foundation scholarships are made possible through the generosity of donors. All recipients are required to write and submit a
“Thank You” letter to the donor c/o Tom Hutchinson, PGCC Office of
Financial Aid, 301 Largo Rd., Largo, MD 20774. Scholarship recipients may also be asked to attend a donor recognition event.