2012-2013 SCHOLARSHIP FORM AVAILABLE HERE!

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FREEPORT LIONS CLUB

$1000.00 SCHOLARSHIP / 2012 - 2013 GRANT PROGRAM

BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY

A. Student must currently be a senior in a Freeport High School and after seven semesters of high school must have a minimum "C" or better GPA. This Scholarship Grant will be given to help underwrite the costs of full-time courses of study after high school.

B. No later than the 1st semester of the year following high school graduation, the student must enroll at Highland Community College.

1. The course of studies selected must have the student carrying no less than ten (10) semester credit hours.
Student must maintain a "C" or better GPA at the end of each semester to qualify for full scholarship payment. "GPA Pay Out Table"shows pay outs based on GPA average:

GPA Pay Out Table
2.5 and above = $1000 2.0 - 2.24 = $400
2.25 - 2.49 = $700 < 2.00 = $0 Paid

C. The "APPLICATION FORM" and a "TRANSCRIPT OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADES" must be returned to Freeport Lions Club at the address or email(s) shown below postmarked or emailed no later than April 13, 2012. Late applications will not be considered.

FREEPORT LIONS CLUB
% Terry Anderson - Scholarship Committee
2328 Swan Drive
Freeport, Il 61032
or email to:
andersontg@aol.com  and serafini77@comcast.net 

 Freeport Lions Scholarship committee shall select the recipient of this award and
will present the scholarship certificate during awards ceremony at their school.

D. Payment of this Scholarship will be made in one-half increments. Student will be paid first installment of $500.00 upon submitting verification to Freeport Lions Club on completion of his/her first freshman semester. Student will present copy of their transcript for that semester’s earned credit hour grade report (GPA). Student will receive final installment of $500.00 upon submitting a copy of their transcript of the second freshman semester’s earned credit hour grade report (GPA).

E. The Scholarship Grant will be canceled if the Applicant is arrested or charged with the use of drugs or alcohol at any time during the year.

F. If the student withdraws or transfers from Highland, any Scholarship payment made is expected to be repaid to the Freeport Lions Scholarship Fund.  

All questions on the APPLICATION must be answered completely and truthfully. If answers are found to be not true, the Scholarship Grant will be void. If more room is needed to answer any questions, use another sheet and attach to  

Application Form.

G. HUMANITARIANISM
This award shall be made to the student who practices, through their expressed thoughts and actions in their daily life, concern for the welfare of the human race, regardless of creed, race, sex or ethnic background.

LEADERSHIP
Shown an interest in college by participating in extra-curricular activities.

DEDICATION
Active dedication to promotion and growth of high school/church/community.

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FREEPORT LIONS CLUB - "WE SERVE"

$1000.00 SCHOLARSHIP / 2012 – 2013 / APPLICATION FORM

FOR YEAR 2012 GRADUATING SENIORS FROM A FREEPORT HIGH SCHOOL.

__________________________ Occupation: __________________________ _______________________________
Employer: __________________________ _______________________________
Family Income (combined in 2011): $_______________
Custodial Parent (s): __________________________________________________________

1. Name: __________________________ Birth Date: _____________ Phone: _____________
2. Address:_____________________________________________________________________
                                    Street / PO Box                                         City                     State                          Zip

3. Father: _____________________________ Mother: _______________________________
Address:_____________________________

4. Number of Children in Family (Including Self): _____________ (List name(s) & ages)

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5. Brothers / Sisters currently attending college or Vocational / Technical School: (List name(s)
ages, & college / school)
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6. List Extra-Curricular high school, community, and church activities.
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7. High School: _________________________ Rank in Class: ______Out of _______ Students.
ACT score (highest): ___________

8. List any Family Member(s) or Relative(s) who are in a Lions / Lioness Club or who volunteered to
help for Lions/Lioness Club Activities:
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9. Attach letter of recommendation from a non-relative, i.e. Teacher, Minister, Priest, etc.

10. Type or print in 200 words or less (on reverse side or attach separate sheet):

A. Why you applied.
B. Characteristic(s) about yourself that distinguish you for selection.
C. How you feel your chosen field of study could make a difference to serve others.

I have read "Basic Requirements for Eligibility" information sheet; I meet those requirements;
and I have answered all questions completely on the "APPLICATION FORM". All the
information submitted is correct.

Applicant Signature: ________________________________________ Date: _______________

Parent Signature: __________________________________________ Date: _______________

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