2021 Salute to Scholars Scholarship Application

2021 Salute to Scholars Scholarship Application

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 15, 2021 at 5pm
Application Criteria:

1. You must be a 2021 graduating senior from any Hillsborough or Pinellas County high school in Tampa Bay, FL or Widefield High School in Colorado Springs, CO.

2. You must carry a minimum 2.5 grade point average.

3. You must have a parent/guardian who is either active duty, retired, or deceased military.

4. You must plan to attend an institution of higher education, including a four-year university, vocational college, or community college.

5. Students attending any of the service academies are NOT eligible to apply.

6. If any part of the application is blank or missing, the application will be disqualified. Please submit only COMPLETE application packets, including all required additional documents listed below.

7. The target date for final selection is June 1, 2021. If you are selected as a scholarship winner, you must provide proof of enrollment prior to funds being awarded. One-time scholarship funds will be sent directly to the institution in which you are enrolled. One $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a senior at Widefield High School. Three scholarships, $2,500, $1,000, and $500, will be awarded to students in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties.

1. Student Information

Please fill out the below information.
Full Name *

First Name Middle Initial Last Name
Birth Date *

Month Day Year
E-mail *
Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number
Address *

Street Address

Apt/Suite #

City State

Postal / Zip Code Country
High School *
Class Rank *
Total Number in Class *
By checking this box, I verify I am a high school senior graduating in 2021. *

I'm a graduating senior in 2021.

4. Essay Section

Please include responses to the essays below typed in narrative format. Responses should be limited to 750 words or fewer.
Please write your personal statement, including why you decided to pursue secondary education in your chosen career path. Please include your career goals and aspirations. *

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The men and women of our military often endure a high level of personal sacrifice in order to serve our country. What does it mean to you to have a parent/guardian who served/is serving in the Armed Forces? *

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5. Additional Documents
Upload a letter of recommendation from a teacher/school administrator. MUST BE written on school letterhead and personally signed. *

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Upload a letter of recommendation from an employer, community service organization representative, religious leader, or other member of the community (excluding family members). MUST BE written on organization letterhead and personally signed. *

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Upload a copy of your high school transcript. *

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The mission of the Jackson in Action 83 Foundation is to provide support to military families, focusing on the educational, emotional, and physical health of the children.
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