Jimmy Crabtree Sponsored: The West Orange Scholarship Foundation APPLICATION

The WOSF Scholarship
Important Before You Begin

JIMMY CRABTREE CANCER FOUNDATION
SPONSORED SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

This application is designated for consideration under the Jimmy Crabtree Cancer Foundation Sponsored Scholarship.

Applicants or their families must have been directly affected by cancer to be considered for this sponsorship. As part of this application, please attach a separate statement describing your cancer-related situation.

All standard eligibility requirements, funding amounts, and renewal criteria of the West Orange Scholarship Foundation remain fully applicable.

We thank you for your willingness to share your story.

In Addition:

Please do not begin this application unless you are prepared to complete and submit it in one sitting. This form may not save your progress for later completion. If you exit the form before submitting, your entered information may be lost, and you may need to start over.

Before continuing, please make sure you are fully prepared with all required information and documents. For your convenience, a printable version of the application is available so you may review all questions and requirements in advance.

You will be required to upload supporting documents as part of this application. Please have those files ready on the computer, phone, or device you are using before you begin. You may upload documents when prompted during the form and again at the end before final submission.

Required Documents:

-400–600 word personal statement WITH CANCER IMPACT (separate page)
-Two letters of recommendation (one school-based, one community-based)
-Official high school transcript
-Financial documentation (first two pages of parent tax return or FAFSA SAI page)

Optional:

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Additional financial explanation (if helpful)
Upload required documents (will have a chance again at the end of form)

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I have read the above and fully understand.
Orange Scholarship Foundation Scholarships are based on merit through academic achievement, community service, leadership, and good citizenship; and need. Each scholarship is valued at $1000 per semester, renewable for 8 total semesters for a total of $8000 toward a bachelor's degree at a university or $500 per semester, renewable for 4 total semesters for a total of $2000 toward an associate's degree at a State College.
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a senior at West Orange High School
- Be a student in good standing who has been accepted by, or has applied for and awaits acceptance to, at least 1 Public University or College in the State System of Florida
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0
- Take the SAT or ACT (See page 2)
- Display merit through traits of good citizenship and involvement in school and community activities, including leadership roles and/or awards
- Indicate one's goals for the future
- Express a need for funding by the WOSF and/or how funding will affect your future
- Be a U.S. Citizen
Applications Must Include:
- Completed (do not leave anything blank) application form and the 400 - 600 word Personal Statement (essay) described therein written on a separate page.**
- Two letters of recommendation addressed to the WOSF, one school-based reference (counselor or teacher) and one community-based reference.
- An official High School Transcript (a copy from the Guidance Counselor is acceptable.)
- A copy of the first two pages of parent(s)' most recent Federal Income Tax Return. If unavailable, a copy of page one of the FAFSA form displaying your SAI value.*
- Completed applications submitted by March 3^rd, 2026. See details below.
Eligibility is based on achievement and financial need to be determined at the discretion of the WOSF Board of Directors with awards announced in April or May. The number of scholarships awarded varies each year. Parameters for scholarship renewal are explained at the time of award presentation. Upon completion of the application, and attachment of the Applicant's Personal Statement, please read and sign the statement below.
I declare that information reported on this application is true, correct, and honestly presented.
Applicant's Signature*

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- All personal and financial information will be kept confidential.
- The WOSF seeks authentic, personal narratives. The WOSF will comply with OCPS Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy. The WOSF asks applicants to also comply with OCPS AI policy.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
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Please submit completed forms and documents to the WOHS College and Career Center OR mail to WOSF, P.O. Box 770726, Winter Garden, FL 34777-0726 by March 03, 2026.
How many years have you been employed?

FAMILY INFORMATION
Parent/Guardian 1*

First NameLast Name
Relationship*
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Number of children at home or at college:

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PARENT/GUARDIAN FINANCIAL INFORMATION*

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*Please provide a copy of the first two pages of parent(s)' most recent Federal Income Tax Return. If unavailable, please provide the first page of your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form to provide your SAI (Student Aid Index) value.
List any other sources of income you will use to pay for college.
Share other financial information, including hardships, to help the committee in its decision.
* All personal and financial information will be kept confidential.

The West Orange Scholarship Foundation seeks authentic, personal narratives. We want to hear your story. We pursue information describing what you are passionate about, what has shaped your life, what your goals are, and how our funding will affect your life. Please follow the essay prompt below, however, know that submitting an essay largely generated by AI is likely to be detected and can disqualify an applicant. The WOSF will comply with the OCPS Artificial Intelligence policy, and we ask applicants to do the same.
ESSAY PROMPT
Describe what you are like as a person, including information about your most significant accomplishments and future goals. You may include information about your extracurricular activities, volunteer community service, hobbies, interests, and paid employment, but please provide information to help the committee become acquainted with you in other ways than facts listed on this application form. State your need for this financial assistance and how receiving it will affect your life. State your plans for college and beyond. Essay submission reflects your ability to organize thoughts and express yourself, as well as demonstrating your writing skills. Please type or print your 400 - 600 word essay on a separate sheet of paper and attach it to this packet.
JIMMY CRABTREE CANCER FOUNDATION SPONSORSHIP
Have you or your family been directly affected by cancer? If so, you may qualify for a specially sponsored scholarship. Please attach a separate statement describing your cancer-related situation. All page one eligibility criteria, funding amounts, and renewals remain applicable. We thank you in advance for sharing your story with us.
CERTIFICATION
Reminder, if you did not submit on first page,
Required Documents:

-400–600 word personal statement WITH CANCER IMPACT (separate page)
-Two letters of recommendation (one school-based, one community-based)
-Official high school transcript
-Financial documentation (first two pages of parent tax return or FAFSA SAI page)

Optional:

Resume
Additional financial explanation (if helpful)
Upload required documents (will have a chance again at the end of form)

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I/WE DECLARE THAT THE INFORMATION REPORTED ON THIS APPLICATION IS TRUE, CORRECT, AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF MY/OUR KNOWLEDGE. In addition to a completed application packet, applicants may attach a resume.
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The WOSF Scholarship

To be eligible, you must:

Applications Must Include:

ACADEMIC RECORD

TESTING RECORD: SAT:

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

FAMILY INFORMATION

PARENT/GUARDIAN FINANCIAL INFORMATION*

ESSAY PROMPT

JIMMY CRABTREE CANCER FOUNDATION SPONSORSHIP

CERTIFICATION

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