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PURPOSE:This scholarship is to award eligible high school
seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence in the classroom
as well as involvement in school activities. The scholarship is to
provide financial support to high school seniors who plan to pursue
a 4-year degree at an accredited college, university or
post-secondary institution.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE:1. Applicants must be graduating high school
seniors who have all basic credits for entering a college,
university or a
post-secondary institution and the intention to pursue a 4-year
degree.2. Applicants must have a current cumulative grade point
average of at least 3.75 on a 4.0 scale and a combined ACT
score of at least 28.3. Accepted applicants must attend an
accredited college, university or post-secondary institution.4.
Applicants must be the child, grandchild or legal ward of a South
Central Power member receiving service for the
duration of the 2020-2021 academic year.5. Applicants who
receive “full-ride” scholarships (i.e., scholarships that cover the
cost of tuition, room, board and
books) to the schools of their choice are not eligible for
scholarships from South Central Power Co. Foundation.6. Applicant
may apply for only ONE Operation Round Up scholarship.7. Students
may not be immediate family members of a South Central Power
Company Foundation Board member.
Immediate family members include son, daughter or
grandchildren.
GUIDELINES:1. Applicants must complete the official application
form.2. All applications must be typed or clearly hand written in
blue or black ink to be accepted. Do not use pencil.3. A complete
high school grade transcript must accompany the application.4.
Application information must be confined to the official
application form with NO ATTACHMENTS, other than the
grade transcript.5. Applicants may submit documents by 11:59 PM
on Feb. 1, 2021, on the South Central Power website at
www.southcentralpower.com/south-central-power-company-foundation/scholarships/
or by mail (postmarked by Jan. 29, 2021) to South Central Power
Company, Attn: Community Development Dept., 2780 Coonpath Rd NE,
Lancaster, OH 43130. Questions? Contact the community development
department at 800-282-5064.
6. Applications are reviewed by and scholarships awarded by our
Foundation Board of Directors.
http://www.southcentralpower.com/community/scholarship-programs/
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DO NOT STAPLE OR FOLD APPLICATION
APPLICATION FORMS MUST BE TYPED OR CLEARLY HAND WRITTEN IN BLACK
OR BLUE INK (NO PENCILS)
DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. on Feb. 1, 2021, or postmarked by Jan. 29,
2021
Check all that apply:o I plan to pursue a 4-year degree program
at a college, university or post-secondary institution.o I have an
accumulative grade point average of at least 3.75 on a 4.0 scale
and a combined ACT score of at least 28.o I attest that my parent,
grandparent or legal ward is a member of South Central Power
Company. The electric account
number is indicated below.o I have NOT received a full-ride
scholarship that covers tuition, room, board and books.
If you are not pursuing a 4-year degree college or do not meet
the academic criteria, do not continue with this application.
Please consider another Operation Round Up scholarship.
Date: _______________
Name: _____________________________________ Phone:
_________________
Address: ___________________ City ______________ State _____ Zip
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County _____________________ Email address:
_______________________________
Parents’ names:
_______________________________________________________
Electric account number:
________________________________________________
Name of high school and where located:
____________________________________________
Age: __________ Date of birth: _______________ Gender: Male
Female
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What college or university have you applied or been accepted
at?
Where are you planning on attending?
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What are your majors?
__________________________________________________________
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: List the top 5 activities including jobs,
church and community service. Give years of membership and
outstanding activities in which you have participated as a
leader.
ORGANIZATION NO. OF YEARS
Your role or responsibility with this organization?
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: List top 5 school activities including FFA,
band, Student Council, yearbook staff, sports, clubs, or other
school participation. List the activities, years of participation,
and your role or responsibility.
ACTIVITY NO. OF YEARS
Your role or responsibility with this organization?
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STATEMENT OF APPLICANT, PARENT OR GUARDIAN
We have examined this application and the records are true,
complete, and accurate.
Date: _________________ Signed:
________________________________________________ (Applicant)
Signed: ________________________________________________
(Parent/Guardian)
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Personal Essay
This essay must be written in 500 words or less and include the
following details. � What are your academic plans? � What do you
hope to accomplish in five years?
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Official School Transcript Must Be Attached.
Signed: ________________________________ Position:
______________________________ High School:
____________________________ Address:
______________________________
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(These signatures are to be affixed prior to forwarding the
application to high school officials.SCHOLASTIC RECORD: (To be
completed by high school principal or counselor)
High school record by years: Attach transcript of applicant’s
grades signed by school official.Applicant information must be
confined to the official nomination form with no attachmentsother
than grade transcripts.
Boys ___________
Sr. Year ________
Number in senior class: Girls __________
Class rank: Jr. Year ________
List scholastic awards won: (Local, county, district, or
state)
SCHOLASTIC RECORD AND TEACHER EVALUATION
SCHOLASTIC RECORD: (To be completed by high school principal or
counselor)
High school record by years: Attach transcript of applicant’s
grades signed by school official. Applicant information must be
confined to the official nomination form with no attachments other
than grade transcripts.
Boys ___________
Sr. Year ________
Number in senior class: Girls __________
Class rank: Jr. Year ________
List scholastic awards won: (Local, county, district or state)
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Cumulative Grade-Point Average: ______ *Must have a current
grade point average of at least 3.75 and must be reported as
unweighted on a 4.0 scale to be eligible for this scholarship.
Since grade-point scales vary by district, please provide a
brief explanation of your school’s grade-point scale (e.g., “out of
possible 4.0”) or include a copy and/or description of the scale
with the transcript:
______________________________________________________________________________________
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______________________________________________________________________________________ACT
Composite (if applicable): ______ *Must have a combined score of at
least 28 to be eligible for this scholarship.
SAT Composite (if applicable): ______
Signed: _______________________________ Position:
______________________________
Teacher Evaluation: (To be completed by instructor in this year
of school)Evaluation of student: (Leadership, perseverance,
prediction of success at university, etc.)
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