Qualifications and Guidelines

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• ust be a GHS graduating senior who will be attending a post-secondary educational institution (college, university, trade school, etc.) and show proof of acceptance.
• Must have excellent attendance of at least 95%
• Must have no disciplinary infractions.
• Must list involvement in community activities, if any.
• Must be actively involved in extracurricular activities.

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• Include GPA and class rank and attach your transcript.
• Essay: Summarize your qualifications.

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• Must be a GHS graduating senior who will be attending a post-secondary educational institution (college, university, trade school, etc.).
• Must show proof of acceptance into a school of higher education (acceptance letter, tuition bill, etc.).

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• Please attach a transcript; no minimum GPA requirement.
• Essay: Talk about an adult who has had a positive influence on you throughout your high school career and why.

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• The family of Brian Simkovitch has established a scholarship to honor the memory of Brian who was a Girard High School graduate. The scholarship is offered through the Girard School District (GSD) Foundation. All graduating seniors with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher are eligible to apply.

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• Essay: What experience has impacted you the most in making your plans for the future?

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• Must be a GHS graduating senior accepted at Edinboro University (Penn West).

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• Essay: Discuss why you chose Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (Penn West) and what major you have chosen.

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• Must be a GHS graduating senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 pursuing a post-secondary education in a field of law enforcement.
• Must be attending a post-secondary educational institution (college, university, trade school, etc.) and provide proof of acceptance.

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• Include GPA and copy of transcript.
• Essay: Describe how your interest in the "natural world" has inspired your career choice and interests in post-secondary degree/program.

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• Must be a GHS graduating senior attending a college or university, with a major in engineering and show proof of enrollment.
• Must have maintained a 3.0 GPA over the last three years.

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• Must provide a letter of recommendation from a non-family member.
• Must provide a letter verifying community service which would have been completed in the last two years.
• Essay: Why do you want to be an engineer?

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• Must be a GHS graduating senior who will be attending some type of higher education institution.
• Must have at least a 3.0 GPA at the time of application.

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• Must submit one letter of recommendation from a non-family member.
• Essay: What community service activities have you participated in that would make you a deserving recipient of this scholarship?

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• Must be a GHS graduating senior who will be attending some type of higher education institution or technical school.

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• Must submit one letter of recommendation from a non-family member.
• Essay: Why do you think you deserve this scholarship? Be sure to include specific instances of how you learned more effective ways of building strong academic skills and personal work habits to achieve the goal of post-secondary education.

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• Must be a GHS graduating senior who declares an intention to major in a medical-type academic program in a post-secondary institution.
• Must have lived in the Girard School District for at least the most recent 4 years and attended GHS for at least 3 years, including senior year
• Must have attained an overall 4-year (grades 9-12) grade level of 80% or higher.
• Must be involved in extracurricular activities in the school and community.

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• Essay: Why is a career in the medical field important to you and to the community?

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• Must be a GHS graduating senior.

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• Essay: Describe a development or addition to your local community that you feel would better the lives of those living there.

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• Must be a GHS graduating senior attending a post-secondary institution.

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• Essay: Why do you believe you should be considered for this scholarship?

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• Must be a GHS graduating senior who will be attending a post-secondary educational institution (college, university, trade school, etc.) and show proof of acceptance.

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• Essay: What were the positive and negative aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic on schools? How do you believe it will change the future of public education?

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• Must be a GHS graduating senior with at least a 3.0 GPA who will be attending some type of higher education institution.

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• Must submit one letter of recommendation from a non-family member.
• Submit an essay on: Why do you think you deserve this scholarship?

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• Must be a GHS graduating senior who will be attending Edinboro University majoring in either an art-related field or education and show proof of acceptance.

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• Essay: Describe what has influenced you to have an interest in your chosen major.

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• Must be a GHS graduating senior with at least a 2.5 GPA who will be attending an accredited vocational or technical school, two-year, or four-year college or university.
• Must volunteer for an organization or cause you believe in.
• Must be involved in extracurricular activities, including (but not limited to): band, athletics, robotics, student government, etc.

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• Must submit one letter of recommendation from a non-family member.
• Essay: Outline your career aspirations, what motivated you, and how your community and family have shaped who you are.

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