Qualifications and Guidelines

REQUIREMENTS

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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.
• 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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• 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 and show proof of acceptance.
• 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 and show proof of acceptance.

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

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

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• Essay: Tell us about a time that you were proud of yourself.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a GHS graduating senior with at least a 3.0 GPA who will be attending some type of higher education institution and submit proof of post-secondary plans.

MUST PROVIDE

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

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• Must be a GHS graduating senior who will be attending Edinboro University (Penn West) 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 transcript and 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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• Must be a GHS graduating senior who will be attending a four year program at Grove City College and show proof of acceptance.

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• Essay: Explain your reason for applying to Grove City College.

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• Scholarship 1 - Must be a GHS graduating senior who will be attending Penn State, Behrend, Mercyhurst University, Gannon University or Penn West/Edinboro University.
• Scholarship 2 - Must be a GHS graduating senior who will be attending a trade/technical school located within a 200-mile radius of Girard, PA.
• Must be involved in extracurricular school activities
• Must have high standards of personal conduct, character and integrity
• Must demonstrate service to others at home, church, school or in the community

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• Provide two Letters of Recommendation from non-relatives who are members of the community.
• Essay: Describe how you have served others, the reason you are pursuing your chosen field of study, and how you will pay forward this scholarship award.

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