John Milton and Sue May Scholarship

John Milton & Sue May Scholarship

Application Deadline - End of Business Day, May 19th, 2026
John Milton and Sue May Scholarship
This scholarship has been established to honor the legacy of John Milton and Sue May
and their dedication to education in the Winterville community. As a tribute to the May’s
commitment to community service and dedication to help others, the family offers this
scholarship to a high school senior of the Winterville community planning to attend a
four-year university. It is given to recognize outstanding academic achievement,
participation in extracurricular activities, and commendable community service in
Winterville.

Please submit this application in its entirety no later
than the end of school day on May 19th. If you have any questions please email Rebecca Caveness at director@wintervillechamber.com
I. Applicant Data

Tell us about yourself
Applicant Full Name:*

First NameLast Name
Applicant Mobile Number:*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Applicant Email: *
Home Address:*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
II. Parent/Guardian Information
Parent/Guardian Full Name:*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Mobile Number:*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Parent/Guardian Email:*
III. Additional Applicant Information
What other scholarships have you received?*
Extracurricular Activities:*
Community Service:*
Honors and Awards:*
Work History:*
Do your parents own, operate, or work in a business in the Winterville community? (Please specify business):*
What college do you plan to attend?:*
What is your intended major?*
IV. Essay
Please choose one of the following essay prompts and respond in no less than 500 words.

Prompt 1:
Reflect on your active contributions and positive impacts on your local community during your high school years. Discuss specific experiences, initiatives, or projects you've been involved in, and how these activities have deepened your understanding of community involvement. Furthermore, outline your future plans for continuing your community engagement while
pursuing your college degree.

OR

Prompt 2:
Recount how a local figure has inspired you through their contributions to your community. Provide detailed examples of their impact, and explain how these instances have influenced your perspective on community involvement. Consider how their actions have shaped your aspirations for making a difference in your own community in the future.

OR

Prompt 3:
Military service has played an important role in shaping communities and protecting the freedoms we enjoy. Reflect on the role of military service in our nation’s history or in your local community. Discuss how the values demonstrated through military service - such as sacrifice, leadership, duty, or resilience - have influenced your understanding of service to others. Explain how these values may guide your future goals and contributions to your community.
Essay*

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V. Guidance Counselor Form and Reference Names:

Please use the attached forms for your guidance counselor and references. The guidance counselor form must be completed by your counselor and uploaded by you. Reference forms must be submitted directly to us by your references. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents are completed and submitted; we will not follow up on missing references.
Please have your guidance counselor complete this form and upload the finished copy:
Completed Guidance Counselor Form:*

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Please send this form to your two references. It includes instructions for how they should submit their completed documents to the Winterville Chamber of Commerce:
Reference One:*

First NameLast Name
Reference Two*

First NameLast Name
VI. Applicant's E-Signature
By signing the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received.
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John Milton & Sue May Scholarship

I. Applicant Data

II. Parent/Guardian Information

III. Additional Applicant Information

IV. Essay

V. Guidance Counselor Form and Reference Names:

VI. Applicant's E-Signature