Thomas and Cynthia Markle Scholarship for Advanced Degree Study
Application information
Applications will be accepted from graduates of any Valley County high school and students who received a home school certificate or a GED while a Valley County resident. In addition, students who have been residents of Valley County for the past five consecutive years but graduated high school elsewhere may apply.
Applicants must be admitted to an accredited college or university studying in the United States or studying abroad through an accredited institution in the United States
Applicant must maintain a 3.0 scholastic grade average. A current college transcript must be attached with application.
Applicant must establish a monetary need for the scholarship and include a paragraph indicating their particular need for funds relating to his/her financial ability to pay for schooling.
Applicant must submit two letters of recommendation. The letters must not be older than one year from the date of application, signed and dated. At least one letter needs to be from the secondary institution.
Applicant must write a paragraph or more describing their academic and career goals.
Applicant must write a paragraph or more describing experience gained in his/her area of study through interships, volunteer or paid positions.
Applicants will need to explain their plans for future employment following graduation.
Applicant must provide proof of acceptance to an avdanced degree program.
Applicant must provide current (or most recent) college transcript
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Name
First Name
Last Name
Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Cell Phone Number
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Email
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Did you graduate from a Valley County High School?
Yes
No
If YES, Name of High School
Year Graduated
If NO, have you been a resident of Valley County for the past five years?
Yes
No
School/University attending
Course of study
Year in Secondary School
Expected graduation date
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Financial resources and requirements for one year of school:
Income (one year only)
Income (this year only)
Personal earnings
Personal savings
Loans
Grants
Scholarships
Assistance from parents/others
TOTAL INCOME
Expenses
Expenses (this year only)
Tuition
Books & Lab
Room & Board
Travel & Spending
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TOTAL EXPENSES
*Other expenses (please list in detail)
Applicant must establish a monetary need for scholarship. Please explain the particular need for funding related to your financial ability to pay for schooling.
Please describe your academic and career goals.
Please write a brief statement explaining the experiences you have gained in your area of study through internships, volunteer, or paid positions.
Please write a brief description of your plans for employment following graduation.
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Please attach all of the following:
(2 letters of recommendation are required)
1) Letter of recommendation. Letters must have been written within one year prior to the date of the application. At least one of the letters of recommendation must be from the institution.
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2) Letter of recommendation. Letters must have been written within one year prior to the date of the application OR within 6 months prior to the date if enrolled in a course of study. If Applicant is enrolled in a course of study at least one of the letters of recommendation must be from the institution.
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Proof of acceptance to an advanced degree program
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Current Year's Transcript (or most current)
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