2025 GHS LOCAL Scholarship application

Gentry High School Local Scholarship

Thank you for your interest in applying for the Gentry High School local scholarship. You must be currently enrolled as a senior at Gentry High School to apply for this scholarship. The Gentry Local Scholarship funds will be distributed according to the student's GPA, based on the 5.0 scale. Priority will be given to those with a 3.0 and above. The number of scholarships given for the current year will depend on the available funds. Filling out an application does not guarantee you will receive a local scholarship.

1. Applications must be TYPED into this form. Handwritten applications will not be accepted.

2. Applications must be submitted on the following deadline date on or before: March 7, 2025. (If school is canceled for any reason on the day of the scholarship deadline the applications will be due at 4:00pm the first day back in session after the original deadline date, STUDENTS MUST TURN THEIR APPLICATIONS IN BY 4:00pm ON OR BEFORE THE DEADLINE, MARCH 7, 2025. (No exceptions) Also, you must send an email saying you have completed and submitted your form, to Mr. McCollum (smccollum@gentrypioneers.com), when you submit your application.

3. Applications MUST be free of errors.

4. A typed essay, of approximately 200 - 300 words in which you discuss your involvement, ambitions, and future plans should uploaded to the application.

5. Applications must include an appropriate photo - no glamor shots, please.

6. The following information must be obtained from the registrar (Mr. McCollum)

A copy of your high school transcript A copy of your ACT Composite Score or SAT score. Your ACT/SAT score should be typed on the application below. If you have not taken the ACT, please type "n/a" in that text box.

GPA (based on a 5.0 scale) - to be typed on the application below.

Class Rank - to be typed on the application below.

GPA and Class Rank should reflect the student's completion of the 7th semester.

7. Only completed applications submitted including the following will be considered for funding. 1) application 2) essay 3) transcript 4) ACT scores 5) Appropriate Photo 6) GPA 7) Class Rank 8) Applicants Signature 9) Parents/Guardians signature *All questions should be answered. If a question is not applicable, blanks should be filled in with "n/a".

Local Gentry Scholarship Must be returned to Mr. McCollum by March 7, 2025

Attach Photo Here*

Must be 11MB or smaller.

Grade Point Average (Based on a 5.0 scale)*

Class Rank*

ACT composite/SAT score*

1 Full Name of Applicant*

2 Mailing Address*

3 Sex*

MaleFemale

4. Name and address of school you desire to attend with the aid of a scholarship:

School*

Address*

5 Have you been accepted for admission?*

YesNo

6 Field of study in which you plan to major*

7 Briefly outline leadership positions held*

8 Briefly outline extracurricular and community activities in which you have participated during high school*

9. Give names and addresses of three people who are not related to you that may be used for references. One must be a teacher or counselor.

Name*

Address*

Phone*

Name*

Address*

Phone*

Name*

Address*

Phone*

10. List the estimated expenditure for your freshman year:

Tuition*

Books Supplies*

Room Board*

or Commuting Expenses*

11. List scholarships and/or grants with amounts that you expect to receive for your first

1*

2*

3*

12. Attach an essay of approximately 200-300 words in which you discuss your involvement, ambitions, and future plans. (Must be typed)*

13. Attach a copy of the high school transcript including your ACT scores. (If taken)*

14. Parent/Guardian Information:

Name of Parents or Guardians*

Address*

E-Mail (Parent/Guardian)*

Occupation of Father*

Employed By*

Occupation of Mother*

Employed By*

Number of Dependent Children*

(Please list information on each child below)

Student Employment Information

Please list all family members in your family and others living in your household, including yourself.

	Name	Age	School Attending
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3
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15. Do you have an immediate family member(s) in military service (Active or Veteran)*

YesNo

16. If the answer to the above question is "Yes," how many immediate family members are/have served in the military

123Other

17. Please read and sign the following: I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the information given is accurate and complete.I understand that I must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours for each of the first two semesters of college and that I am expected to remain in school for at least that long. Should I decide to drop out of school without completing a semester, I will repay any scholarship money used in the incomplete semester. This information will be made available to the scholarship sponsors, donors, and committee.

Applicants Signature*

Date*

Date

Parents Signature*

Date*

Date