General Scholarship Application

Arvada West HS Foundation Scholarship Application Form - 2025

Class of 2025
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Application Deadline
TO BE CONSIDERED, A COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE MUST BE SUBMITTED BY MIDNIGHT ON MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025
When selecting scholarship recipients, the Foundation considers the following:
- A minimum Grade Point Average of 2.5 (unweighted)
- Intention to attend an accredited two-year, four-year, or trade / technical school following graduation (as confirmed by an acceptance letter and student identification number from the school)
- Completion of the Scholarship Application Package
- Further consideration will be given for applicants as follows:
  - demonstrated financial need
  - unique family circumstances
  - 1st generation secondary education
APPLICATION DIRECTIONS
Complete and submit the following online application. If you have any difficulties in completing the online application please contact Mike Cambell at mjcarvada@gmail.com and your high school counselor.

To complete the application online read the application instructions below and at the bottom of the page select Next to continue to the application. You will have the option to save your information as you progress through the online application.

Click here to download a copy of the 2025 AWHSF Scholarship Application worksheet.

A completed application must include:
- A cover letter that provides biographical information and how your high school experiences have prepared you for post-high school plans (maximum one page). Can be uploaded below
- A copy of your OFFICIAL high school transcript. Can be uploaded below
- Two letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a certified high school staff person and preferably one from outside the school.
- A personal essay that indicates your post-high school plans, your desired career intentions, and the most significant influences and how incidents during your high school years that have prepared you for post-high school plans (minimum of one page - maximum two pages).
Note that submission of this application qualifies you for consideration as a recipient of the Foundation’s renewable LEGACY scholarship.

Scholarship recipients will be notified at the Academic Awards celebration in May 2025.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Zip

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Contact*
E-mail*
Enter E-mail Here
Parent/Guardian*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Email Contact*
example@example.com
Parent/Guardian Phone Contact*
Please enter a valid phone number.
You do have the option to save and continue this application at a later time.

HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION
Have you been involved in School Activities beyond the classroom (honors, clubs, leadership, athletics, achievements)? If yes, please describe.*

YesNo
School Activities: Provide information about your school activities beyond the classroom (honors, clubs, leadership, athletics, achievements)
Have you been involved in Community Activities/Service during your time at Arvada West? If yes, please describe.*

YesNo
Community Activities: Provide information on the community/service activities you have been involved with.
Have you had any outside Work Experiences while at Arvada West? If yes, please describe.*

YesNo
Work Experiences: Provide information on your work experience.

FINANCIAL STATUS

Financial Status (answer each question below)*

	Yes	No
Have you completed a FASFA application?
Do you qualify for financial aid?
Will you need to work during your first year in school?
Do you have a college savings plan (for example a529 College Savings Plan?)?

Please provide any other information you feel the Scholarship Committee should know regarding your financial needs to pursue post-secondary education.

Addition Information Required
Upload Cover Letter - Your cover letter should provide biographical information and how your high school experiences have prepared you for post-high school plans (maximum one page).*

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Upload Personal Essay- Your personal essay should indicate your post-high school plans, your desired career intentions, your most significant influences and how incidents during your high school years have prepared you for post-high school plans (minimum of one page - maximum two pages). *

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Upload Transcript- A copy of your OFFICIAL high school transcript

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Recommendation Requests
Please identify two individuals to submit recommendations to support your application, one of which must be a certified high school staff person and preferably one from outside the school.

After you've entered their information, it will be your responsibility to contact them and ask them to send a recommendation to support your application.

Share the following link with the two individuals identified below asking them to complete a recommendation for scholarship consideration.

They can upload their recommendation letter at: https://form.jotform.com/243546736388167 , or email it directly to Mike Campbell AWHS Foundation Scholarship Committee at mjcarvada@gmail.com.

If you have any questions, please contact Mike Campbell, AWHS Foundation Scholarship Committee at mjcarvada@gmail.com .
Reference #1*

First NameLast Name
Reference #1 Email*
example@example.com
Reference #2*

First NameLast Name
Reference #2 Email*
example@example.com
We have provided a sample request below that you can copy and share with the individuals identified above.

I am requesting that you complete a letter of recommendation for me for consideration for the 2025 Arvada High Schol Foundation Scholarship. You can upload your recommendation at https://form.jotform.com/243546736388167.

The letter of recommendation can also be emailed directly to Mike Campbell, AWHS Foundation Scholarship Committee at mjcarvada@gmail.com.

Thank you for agreeing to complete a letter of recommendation to support my application for an AWHS Foundation Scholarship.
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Arvada West HS Foundation Scholarship Application Form - 2025

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Application Deadline

APPLICATION DIRECTIONS

PERSONAL INFORMATION

HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION

FINANCIAL STATUS

Addition Information Required

Recommendation Requests