SCHOLARSHIP NOTEBOOK revised Sept 2015 INSTRUCTIONS

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1 SCHOLARSHIP NOTEBOOK revised Sept 2015 INSTRUCTIONS Every Senior student planning to graduate from Port Angeles High School with a High School diploma, and interested in full-time education beyond High School (whether at a four or two year college, a vocational school or a technical school) can complete a scholarship notebook. There are several individuals and organizations, who want to help young people reach their goals. About 95% of those completing a notebook get some form of scholarship. What you will need: A GREEN notebook, available at Olympic Stationers. 10 sheets (only) black paper, in plastic cover (included in green notebook), can be used on both sides for a total of 20 pages in your notebook. Please do not use the insides of the covers. 3-hole punch, to punch holes in the papers. Name tag (to be placed on front cover). Include the following in your notebook: Sheet 1: Table of contents Sheet 2: Personal Data Sheet, not more than 2 sides. Your name, address and phone number - include 2x3 picture. Personal information, including your parents names, their occupations (also indicate where your parents work - City, Mill, Police Dept, Fire Dept., etc.) as many local employers offer scholarships for employees children, involvement in any organization they belong to (example: Unions, Lions, Moose Lodge, inactive Armed Forces, Rotary, Kiwanis, Church etc.). You can also add organizations your grandparents belong to. Elementary and Middle School(s) you attended. List your activities at the High School: sports (include JV / Varsity/ Letter), Clubs, Music programs, class officer, etc. Plus activities outside school: Church, community involvement, Clubs, Sports, (if you lettered, how many years you participated), Work. Indicate if you are a Running Start student. List intended College and major. Try not to say: Undecided. Organizations look for certain majors and/or colleges to decide if you could be a candidate for their Scholarship. Sheet 3: Transcript, transcripts will be available to pick up from the Registrar on Thursday, February 4. Copy your SAT scores on the back side of the transcript page. Sheet 4: Statement of Purpose: a suggested guideline would be: a. Introduce yourself - tell the Scholarship Committee about yourself and your educational plans. b. State major emphasis during High School years, what you have accomplished, academic, automotive, business, etc. c. Future goals, career plans. d. Educational / Training plans. e. How you plan to finance your education. f. Name a teacher or staff member who gave you the incentive to pursue your education beyond High School. This teacher or staff member does not necessarily have to be from the Port Angeles High School.

2 *2* Sheets 5 and 6: Three letters of recommendation Do not exceed the four sides of page 5 and 6. ONE letter only from a present or former teacher. ONE or TWO letters from a family friend, employer, counselor, coach (outside of PAHS) neighbor, minister, etc. A second letter could be from a teacher if the teacher knows you outside the classroom setting (club, coach, neighbor, etc.). Sheets 7 through 10: Could include: newspaper clippings, certificates, awards, examples of art work, photos, outdoor activities, community involvement, etc. (all must be from your high school years). Remember, you want to catch the attention of people viewing your notebook so be creative! See Guidance or your Advisory teacher if you have any questions. Scholarship notebooks must be finished and turned in to Ms. Hill in Guidance by: Friday, February 5, 2016, no later than 4:00pm In addition to the scholarship notebook complete the following: Please check off the boxes as you complete each item: 1: Three copies of your whole scholarship notebook (original plus three copies). 2: A signed Release form: for the paper and radio (attached). 3: One photograph (must be a head shot!): Electronic photo in.jpg format. When you the picture, please also your Sentence- your answer in 25 words or less - to the following question: How are you going to contribute to making the world a better place? Your sentence will be used in the Power Point shown at Scholarship Awards Night. picture and sentence to Ms. Hill: jhill@portangelesschools.org **Please see Ms. Hill in Guidance if you have any questions regarding your photo or statement.** PICTURE AND SENTENCES ARE DUE by FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2016 by 4:00 p.m.! Suggestion: Have your Statement of Purpose and/or your notebook checked by your Advisory teacher, your English teacher, Ms. Hill, or your counselor as well as your parent to make sure there are no spelling or grammar mistakes. Spell checker on your computer does not pick up all mistakes!! Ask if you need help!! It will be a lot of work if you do it right, but it will make a difference in the long run. Be sure to check in with the Guidance Office secretary, Jeani Hill, for applications or other information regarding scholarships. Some organizations will only look at your book if you have filled out an application or write an essay in addition to your Notebook. Make sure to send a note of thanks to the people who write you a letter of recommendation or who help you with your notebook.

3 *3* Revised September 2015 (Example) TABLE OF CONTENTS PERSONAL DATA SHEET..SHEET 2 TRANSCRIPT..... SHEET 3 ADD SAT SCORES on the back of the black sheet STATEMENT OF PURPOSE SHEET 4 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION..SHEET 5 ACTIVITIES / HONORS...SHEET 7 This is just an example. You do not have to number your pages, but it should be in this order so that all notebooks look similar with regard to the basic information.

4 *4* Willie Makit st Street Port Angeles, WA (360) (EXAMPLE) PERSONAL DATA SHEET Personal Information: Birth date: 6//30/1990 Age: 17 Birthplace: Taos, N.M. Parents: Otto and Mary Makit (list both if divorced) Father s Occupation: Cliff Hanger Mother s Occupation: Household Engineer Numbers of brothers and sisters: 6 Parent s Community Organizations: Church attendance: Father: P.A. Lions, Union #655, Mothers: Beta Sigma Phi, Soroptomist Grandfather: Vietnam Veteran Education: Franklin Elementary School Stevens Middle School Mention if you are a Running Start student, part-time / full time/ add if you attended 1 or 2 years. School Activities: Band, Wind Ensemble, two years. ASB officer Jr. year Ski Club, Computer Club, Drama Club. Golf, three years. Lettered Jr. year, plan to participate in senior year. Community Activities: Church Youth group, Soccer coach, Kiwanis Camp, Volunteer at Festival of the Trees and Crab Fest. YMCA, Youth in Government. Awards/Honors: Sportsmanship Award, Football season 2005 All Northwest Band Student of the Month, Rotary Girl / Boy of the month. Star Award etc. Music Adjudication, excellent rating 2006.

5 *5* Work Experience: Part time dishwasher at Burgerhut, Summers , Lawn boy, Careless Rental Homes. Future Plans: Attend Peninsula College for two years. Attend University of Alabama after PC. Major: Business Administration. References: Be sure you have permission from the references you list. Mr. Will Knot, Manager Burgerhut, th., St. Port Angeles, WA Mrs. Eileen Dover, Business Instructor, th., St. Port Angeles, WA Mr. Tim Burr, Logger, family friend, rd., St. Port Angeles, WA DO NOT FORGET TO ADD INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR MAJOR, OR ANY DIRECTION YOU ARE PLANNING TO TAKE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. If you write undecided, your book won t go out to as many donors, because some of the community donor committees are looking for specific majors. For example: medical field, environmental science, music, education, firefighting, police officer, etc.

6 *6* TIME LINE: September 16, 2015 College Information Night for parents and students - includes presentation about Scholarship Notebooks. Scholarship Notebook instructions will be handed out at this presentation. During the month of October 2015 Mr. Nolan & Ms. Hill will visit advisory classes to hand out Scholarship Notebook instructions and give an overview of the notebook. Tuesday, December 15, 2015 Mr. Nolan & Ms. Hill will be available during advisory in the student center to answer students questions regarding the Scholarship Notebook. Get a pass from your advisory teacher if you want to attend. Friday, February 5, 2016 *** Notebooks due in the Guidance office no later than 4:00 p.m. *** Pictures and Sentence due (via to Jeani Hill jhill@portangelesschools.org) no later than 4:00 p.m. NO EXCEPTIONS!! If you have any questions please contact: Ms. Hill or Mr. Nolan in the Guidance office. SCHOLARSHIP NIGHT WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 17, :00PM in the PAHS Auditorium

7 *7* WHAT YOU NEED TO TURN IN BY FEBRUARY 5, 2016 no later than 4:OOPM NO LATE NOTEBOOKS ACCEPTED! Scholarship notebook, no more than 10 pages (double-sided) Three copies of your notebook Permission sheet Photo & Sentence to Ms. Hill ( to: Photographs: Electronic photo in.jpg format. This photo MUST be a headshot - it will also be used for the newspaper. INCLUDE: the 25 word or less sentence. BOTH the headshot photo and your 25 word sentence must be ed to Ms. Hill: jhill@portangelesschools.org PICTURE AND SENTENCE ARE DUE AT THE SAME TIME AS YOUR NOTEBOOK!!

8 STUDENT INFORMATION WORK SHEET (for Letters of Recommendations) NAME: GPA: DATE: ADDRESS: PHONE: When requesting a letter of recommendation from a teacher be sure to: 1) Fill this out as completely as possible and make copies of this paper before handing out. 2) Allow the teacher ten to fourteen days to complete the letter. 3) If necessary, give the teacher a self-addressed stamped envelope. 4) Write a short Thank You note to the person supporting you with their letter. Future Goals and Plans for your college or other post High School education / training: List advanced or honors courses Honors and/or Awards received Special interests, hobbies, talents Clubs and service organizations in High School Non-School activities (church, community, employment, travel, volunteering etc.) Student Government / athletics

9 **Please turn this form in with your notebook.** RELEASE OF INFORMATION Name: The Scholarship recipient and parents agree / do not agree that any information included in this Notebook may be released to various media (Peninsula Daily News, KONP Radio). Please check box below. Thank you. I give permission for any information in this Notebook to be released to the media. I prefer NOT to have any information from this Notebook released to the media. Date: Signature of parent