SAS Scholarship Program Application

The Share a Smile, People Helping People Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce its 2024 Scholarship Application is open. Share a Smile, PHP is a nonprofit corporation established in South Carolina. This organization is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational or scientific purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The general purpose of Share a Smile, PHP is to positively impact the lives of women, children and their families to overcome health disparities, poverty and other hardships through Health and Wellness, Educational Advancement, Compassionate Leadership and Community Uplift.

The scholarship is open to both males and females.

Who is eligible?
- Graduating high school senior enrolled in a South Carolina High School.
- Non-traditional adult student living in Richland or Lexington County going to college for the first time or returning to college to complete a first-time degree program that was interrupted.
All applications will be evaluated based on the following:
- Graduating High School Seniors:
  1. 3.0 Grade Point Average (Cumulative): Submit official high school transcript
  2. Optional-950 SAT or 20 ACT Score or higher: Submit official score report from College Board or ACT
  3. List of honors, awards, community service, clubs, and organizations
  4. Essay (minimum 250 words): What motivated or encouraged you to pursue a career in the health profession?
  5. One letter of recommendation (teacher, employer, church, community person, etc.)
  6. Submit a wallet size picture (for publication use only)
- Non-Traditional Student:
  1. Must submit proof of high school diploma or GED
  2. Demonstrate/provide proof of financial need (independent income must not exceed $36,000)
  3. Must be 25 years of age or older
  4. Essay (minimum 250 words): What has motivated you to go back or return to college at this point in life?
  5. Two letters of recommendation (current or former employer, community person, church, etc.)
  6. Submit a wallet size photo (for publication use only)
All scholarship awards will be dispersed directly to the accredited University/College (two or four year) the recipient will attend in the fall. The foundation reserves the right to withhold scholarships if false or misleading information is submitted.

We look forward to receiving your application. Please contact the Scholarship Committee to answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding our Scholarship Program via email at info@supportshareasmile.org

Thank you again for your assistance in helping us to facilitate our Scholarship Program.

Sincerely,

Cynthia Hawkins

Cynthia T. Hawkins, CEO/Founder

Share a Smile PHP Foundation

2024 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Student Information:
Name:*
Home Phone:
Cell*
Address*

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Email Address:*
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Date of Birth:*

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Gender Preference:
High School Information:
Name and address of high school currently attending or attended::*
Name of School Counselor:*
Phone:*
Date of Graduation:*

MonthDayYear
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College/University in which applicant plans to enroll for Fall 2022:*
Intended Major:*
Parent/Guardian Information (for High School Seniors Only):
Mother's Name:
Mother's Email:
example@example.com
Father's Name:
Father's Email:
example@example.com
Guardian Name:

Letter of Recommendation:
Check the one that applies:*

Teacher/CounselorEmployerChurchCommunity PersonOther
Please give the name, email address, address and telephone number of the person submitting a letter of recommendation on your behalf. Family members should not serve as your reference.
Name 1:*
Phone Number 1:*

Area CodePhone Number
Email Address 1:*
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Address 1:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Name 2:

First NameLast Name
Phone Number 2:

Area CodePhone Number
Email Address 2:
example@example.com
Address 2:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
I hereby declare that the information contained in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Applicant's Signature*

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Date*

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Parent’s or Guardian’s Signature (Only for High School Seniors Under 18 yrs. old)

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Date

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Club/Organization/Honors Form

(High School Seniors)

List all school, community and church clubs, organizations and activities you have been involved in since your freshman year.

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List all honors and awards received from school and community clubs, organizations and activities.

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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Please verify your application is accurate and complete by ensuring all information below is in your packet when mailed:
- Application signed and all information is complete
- ****Letter(s) of recommendation enclosed
- ****250-word minimum essay (typed double spaced) enclosed. Applicant’s name should be on each page of the essay.
- ****Acceptance letter from an accredited college, university, or technical college enclosed
- Club/Organization/Honor form completed with dates of participation.
- ****Official transcript enclosed including class rank, GPA, and date of graduation
- ****Submit a wallet size picture (for publication use only)
- ****Proof of income (Non-Traditional Student Only)
Application must be completed by July 30, 2024.

****All supporting documents must be uploaded along with the application to be considered. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
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2024 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Student Information:

High School Information:

Parent/Guardian Information (for High School Seniors Only):

Letter of Recommendation:

Club/Organization/Honors Form

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CHECKLIST

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