The Shelly Company is pleased to offer a $500 academic scholarship to one graduating high school senior (per school) from more than 20 local high schools.

Eligibility

Students are eligible for the scholarship if they meet the following citeria:

1. Must be a graduating high school senior
2. Must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
3. Must attend a high school supported by The Shelly Company Community Scholarship in 2025. A complete list of eligible schools can be found at https://www.shellyco.com/the-shelly-company-community-scholarship/

Special consideration will be given to students with experience in leadership roles, volunteer service and community involvement.

Application Process

The following items must be included in your application for a successful submission:

1. Complete online application form
2. Official high school transcript (uploaded to application form)
3. One letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach or other adult who is not an immediate relative (uploaded to application form)
4. Letter of acceptance from an accredited two or four year college/university (uploaded to application form)
5. A typed 1-2 page double-spaced essay addressing the following topic:

If you had 10 minutes and the attention of a million people, what would your TED Talk be about? Please state the topic you would select and explain your choice. Include in your response a summary of the information you would present to the audience.   

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*NOTE: Please do not click submit unless you have completed this form in its entirety. Please contact maygan.taylor@shellyco.com with any questions.