General Scholarship Application

Arvada West HS Foundation Bill Ashton Chemistry Physics Scholarship Application Form - 2025

Class of 2025
APPLICATION INFORMATION
About the Bill Ashton Scholarship

The Bill Ashton Scholarship is dedicated to supporting the teaching and application of chemistry and physics. This scholarship was created in the memory of Bill Ashton, who taught chemistry at Arvada West from 1963-1986. The scholarship was created by the Ashton family to support:
- a student who plans to become a high school science teacher or
- a student who plans to enter a field that is related to the application of chemistry/physics. Possible examples include but are not limited to: Education, Engineering, Astrophysics, Biophysics, Medicine, Nanotechnology, Enviromental Science, and Research.
Teaching in chemistry and physics not only involves imparting knowledge about these subjects but also inspiring a new generation of scientists and researchers. Educators in these fields play a crucial role in shaping the scientific understanding and curiosity of their students. The pathways to becoming a teacher in chemistry and physics or entering a field that applies to these disciplines are diverse, allowing individuals to choose the level of education and type of educational setting they are most passionate about. Bill Ashton was dedicated to and challenged students to make decisions that helped form their lives and careers.
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:
- 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:
  - a student who plans to become a high school science teacher or
  - a student who plans to enter a field that is related to the application of chemistry/physics. Possible examples include but are not limited to:
    Education, Engineering, Astrophysics, Biophysics, Medicine, Nanotechnology, Enviromental Science,
    Research.
APPLICATION DIRECTIONS
Complete and submit the following online. If you have any difficulties completing this application please contact Dale Anderson at
dale.anderson9@comcast.net 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 Bill Ashton Chemistry/Physics 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).
Scholarship recipients will be notified at the Academic Awards celebration in May 2025.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Applicant Name*

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Mailing Address*

Street Address

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

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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.*

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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.*

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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.*

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Work Experiences: Provide information on your work experience.

FINANCIAL STATUS

Financial Status (answer each question below)*

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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.

If you have any questions, please contact Dale Anderson, AWHS Foundation, dale.anderson9@comcast.net .
Reference #1*

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Reference #2*

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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 Dale Anderson, AWHS Foundation Schlarship 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 Bill Ashton Chemistry Physics Scholarship Application Form - 2025

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Application Deadline

APPLICATION DIRECTIONS

PERSONAL INFORMATION

HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION

FINANCIAL STATUS

Addition Information Required

Recommendation Requests