Avoyelles Arts Council + Norma Roy Scholarship Application

Avoyelles Arts Council + Norma Roy Scholarship Application
PRINTED APPLICATION: Download and print file below if you prefer to turn in a hard copy.
Purpose:

The Norma Roy Scholarship Fund will award an Academic Scholarship to one selected graduating senior from either Avoyelles High School, Marksville High School, Bunkie High School, Avoyelles Public Charter School, LASAS or St. Joseph's High School who is pursuing a degree in any avenue of the fine arts, including but not limited to, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Graphic Arts, Photography, Art Education, Art History, Music, Animation, Architecture, Interior Design, curriculums. The award is $1,000 on a onetime basis. Procedure:Students must complete the application accompanied by a 200-word essay to theselection committee. The principal/counselor and student must complete appropriateforms. Applicants will be disqualified if any part/section of the application is notcomplete or if incorrect information is given.
Procedure

Students must complete the application accompanied by a 200-word essay to theselection committee. The principal/counselor and student must complete appropriateforms. Applicants will be disqualified if any part/section of the application is notcomplete or if incorrect information is given.
Criteria

(20 Points) ACT Score/Student's Curriculum/GPA (Grade 9 through midterm of the senior year based on a 4.0 scale and, if applicable, a 5.0 scale)

(20 Points) Extracurricular Activities (Including emphasis on visual arts/performing arts)

(10 Points) Work Activities

(15 Points) Student's Essay

(10 Points) Volunteer Work/Service Work

(25 Points) Interview
Judges

Judges will consist of the President of the Avoyelles Arts Council Scholarship Committeeand members of the Avoyelles Arts Council and Norma Roy Family serving on thecommittee, appointed by the President. Applicants will be contacted for an Interview date and time.
Application Deadline

All applications must be received on or before MARCH 24, 2025. Please mail printed applications to:

Avoyelles Arts and Humanities Council

Attn: Norma Roy Scholarship

P.O. Box 956

Marksville, LA 71351

Printed applications can also be delivered to the Arts Council Office at

122 E. Mark St., Ste. B

Marksville, LA 71351 by 2:00 pm. on Monday, March 24, 2025
Contact Information:

For more information, please contact

Allison Augstine at:

318-264-9392 or allison.augustine@ahhtmgt.com

OR The Arts Council Office

at 318-264-1826 or avoyellesarts@gmail.com
Principal/Counselor Portion

Parts I, II and III of this form are to be completed by the applicant's principal or
counselor. Parts IV, V and VI are to be completed by the applicant.

I. College entrance examination score (ACT)
A copy of the ACT score sheet must be attached.

II. Student's cumulative high school grade point average (GPA)
Excluding spring semester of senior year based on 4.0 scale
and, if applicable, a 5.0 scale.

III. Please attach a certified transcript excluding spring semester of the senior year.

*** Applicant will be disqualified if any part/section of this application is not complete
INCLUDING required attachments ***
Principal/Counselor Email:
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Principal/Counselor Signature

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Entry Form
Name

First NameLast Name
School
Intended University/College for Fall 2025:
Intended Major
Student's Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Home Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Mobile Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Social Security #
Email
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High School
High School Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
School Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Applicant will be disqualified if any part/section of the applicaiton is not complete or if incorrect information is given.
Student's Signature

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Student's Signature Date

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Principal/Counselor Signature

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Date
All applications must be received on our before March 24, 2025.

Mail applications to:

Avoyelles Arts Council

Attn: Norma Roy Scholarship

PO Box 956

Marksville, LA 71351
Student Portion
IV. Extracurricular Activities (Freshman through Senior Year)
A. Organizations/Clubs - Please enter offices held and years active
B. Honors/Awards - Please enter names of honors/awards and year received.
C. Community/Volunteer Work - Please enter community and/or volunteer work and years active.
V. Work Activities
A. Are you employed?
B. If so, what type of work?
VI: Essay (Please type or print)

Describe in 200 words or less why you want to be a recipient of the Norma RoyScholarship Award. The essay must be written by the applicant and must include the course of study or major field of interest you plan to follow, your proposed occupation or profession, and any other abilities you have that were not previously mentioned in this application:
Please type essay response below:
Please attach a current photograph below:
This photograph will remain with the application. Should you be selected asthe recipient of the Norma Roy Scholarship, you may be required to submita second photograph for a possible media release. A head and shouldersphotograph with a neutral background is preferred. Thank you.

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Avoyelles Arts Council + Norma Roy Scholarship Application

Purpose:

Procedure

Judges

Entry Form

Student Portion

IV. Extracurricular Activities (Freshman through Senior Year)

V. Work Activities

VI: Essay (Please type or print)

Please attach a current photograph below: