Lydia Cochran Memorial Scholarship

Lydia Cochran Memorial Scholarship

$1,000 Award for a G-P High School Graduating Senior
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: Friday, April 7, 2023
Scholarship Eligibility – Applicant must be a graduating Gregory-Portland High School senior who will enroll in a college, university, or trade school in Fall 2023. The award recipient will be awarded a $1,000 scholarship to assist with tuition and fees, paid directly to the school of choice. Financial need is among the criteria considered for award. If recipient plans to enter military service, the award can be granted following that service, upon notice of enrollment in trade school.

This application is due Friday, April 7, 2023. No late applications will be accepted.
FIRST NAME:*
MIDDLE NAME:*
LAST NAME:*
Date of Birth:*

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Permanent Address:*
State*
Zip Code*
Phone #:*
Alt Phone #:
Student ID# :
Student’s Email *:*
Parent’s/Guardian’s Email*:*
To ensure eligibility for this scholarship award, you MUST include the following:
Provide your Weighted Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4-point scale:*
Financial Need

Financial need is considered for this scholarship. Please include a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) – this is the document you receive after completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to attending a college, university or trade school. If you do not have your SAR, you may submit this application without one … however, providing the SAR will help qualify you for consideration based on financial need.
Copy of Student Aid Report (SAR)

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ESSAY 1 - ACADEMIC INTENTIONS: Please type a short response/essay below (between 250 and 500 words) explaining which field of study (career) you have chosen, why you have chosen it, and your reasoning for choosing that particular career, and how this scholarship will help you achieve your goals. *

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ESSAY 2 - EDUCATOR INFLUENCE: Please type a short response/essay below (between 250 and 500 words) explaining how an educator (teacher) has influenced your life. *

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Which trade school do you hope to attend in the Fall?
1st Choice - Name of College/University or Trade School:*
2nd Choice - Name of College/University or Trade School:*
Major or intended major(s):*
Intended career:*
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IMPORTANT: Did you remember to complete ALL fields above, including your personal essay?
I certify the information provided in this online application is, to the best of my knowledge, true and correct. I understand this application is subject to verification by the Gregory-Portland Education Foundation (G-PEF) at its discretion. My "YES" below certifies as permission for the G-PEF to publish my name and photos in the event that I receive a scholarship, and the uploaded photo of the completed "ONLINE SCHOLARSHIP SIGNATURE FORM" (provided below) certifies as permission from my parent/guardian.*
UPLOAD A PHOTO or SCAN of the signed ONLINE SCHOLARSHIP SIGNATURE FORM. You can find this form at www.g-pisd.org/GPEFsignature

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IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PRINTER AT HOME: If you are unable to print the signature page, as requested above, please submit your application and email aspiegleman@g-pisd.org
Questions? Please email aspiegleman@g-pisd.org

BLIND SCORING PROCESS: The G-PEF manages a blind process for scholarship applications, with a subjective review panel scoring essays that are numbered and do not include identifying information for any student/family. Every effort is made to ensure anonymity for the applicant and all who review sign a statement of confidentiality prior to review.

This application must be submitted online by the deadline: Friday, April 7, 2023. Late applications will not be considered.
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Lydia Cochran Memorial Scholarship

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: Friday, April 7, 2023

Application Checklist & Attachments