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THE MARK AND NANCY GARNER LEADERSHIP Student Scholarship ($1,500 per year for four years for a total of $6,000) Criteria and Conditions for Awards
1. Applications will be considered from Horry and Georgetown counties of South Carolina, and our circulation distribution area in Southern Brunswick County of North Carolina. Exceptions must be approved by the Foundation. 2. This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student, based on the students motivation, potential for academic achievement, leadership and involvement in community events and civic activities. 3. Scholarship holder must be a full-time (as defined by the college) student and must maintain a minimum of 2.5 grade-point average. All applicants must be entering a college in the fall as a freshman at a two-year junior college, a technical/community college or a four-year college or university. 4. The yearly scholarship amount will be divided by the number of semesters or quarters in the school year. The first-semester or first-quarter funds will be released by the institution when the scholarship is awarded. Release by the institution of the remaining equal portions of the award will occur at the beginning of consecutive semesters or quarters if the student maintains a 2.5 grade point average in the previous session. Scholarship funds may be applied to tuition and other forms of educational assistance for the student, as long as the funds are paid to the institution. The student will be required to submit to the Foundation his/her transcript so that grades can be verified. 5. Two letters of recommendation should be submitted with the application. One letter must be from a teacher or guidance counselor. 6. The Foundation Board of Directors will interview final candidates. 7. In accepting this award, both the student and his/her parents give consent to the release of the students grades and other relevant information to the Foundation at the end of each semester or quarter. This is agreed to by the signature of both student and parent/legal guardian on the application. 8. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 9. Applications must be RECEIVED (not postmarked) by MAY 14, 2012.
Please submit to: The Sun News Educational Foundation P. O. Box 406 Myrtle Beach, SC 29578-0406 Attn: Mrs. Peggy Studds Questions regarding application procedures should be directed to Mrs. Peggy Studds (843) 626-0250.
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THE SUN NEWS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: Based on potential for academic achievement, leadership and involvement in community events and civic activities I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
CITY _______________________________ STATE _____________________ ZIP _______________________ DATE OF BIRTH _________________________________ SEX _______________________________________ SCHOOLS ATTENDED (9TH THROUGH 12TH GRADE) SCHOOL SCHOOL SCHOOL SCHOOL CITY, STATE CITY, STATE CITY, STATE CITY, STATE PERIOD ATTENDED PERIOD ATTENDED PERIOD ATTENDED PERIOD ATTENDED
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III.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
List your most significant honors and awards in school and the community: Honor/Award 9th 10th 11th 12th Reason for receiving the Honor/Award
List school clubs, groups, organizations (e.g. yearbook staff, Drama Club, civic clubs, etc.): list by school year; list offices held and positions of leadership: Name of Club/Group/Org 9th 10th 11th 12th Offices held
List community organizations and your community involvement (e.g. volunteer work, fundraising): Community Organization 9th 10th 11th 12th Community Involvement
List work experience including any paying jobs you have held during high school: Company Position Begin Date End Date
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IV.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Field of Study________________________________ Intended Career______________________________ To what colleges have you applied? Accepted College Name Yes No
V.
Keeping in mind that The Sun News Educational Foundation Scholarship is based on potential for academic achievement, leadership and involvement in community activities, please tell us why you think you deserve this scholarship. (Please be sure to put your name on all separate sheets submitted.)
SIGNATURE OF STUDENT
DATE
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