INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING SCSPMA

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PACKAGE

Eligibility Criteria

Any eligible SCSPMA Member or child/legal guardian of SCSPMA Member that is enrolling in continuing education for Fall Semester.

Preparing the Application Package

The application package must be received by the Scholarship Committee no later than the 3 rd of May prior to entering college in the Fall Semester.
All information on the application form must be fully completed. Failure to complete all sections could result in disqualification or point deduction.

    1.         Applicant: Applicant information should be complete indicating relationship to SCSPMA Member
            (self, child, legal guardian).
    2.         Aspiration: Indicate the career you plan to pursue, the college/technical School, including
            address, you plan to attend and your major.
    3.         Award and Activities: List all honors and accomplishments you have received during high school.
            List extra curricular activities (school, civic, Church, etc…) and offices held.
    4.         Work Experience: List any paid or unpaid jobs you have held since age sixteen.
    5.          Reference Letters: List three responsible adults, at least 21 years of age that are not related
             to you. Each of these adults must write a letter of reference.
            The three references listed on the application form must be the same adults writing the
            reference letters. Reference letters must be included in your application package. If the letters are
            sent separately, your application will automatically be disqualified. In general, the three letters
            should be written by adults who are familiar with varying aspects of your life (personal, community,
            and academic).
    6.         Essay: Write an essay (250-500 words) concerning why you need financial Assistance to attain
            your educational/career goals.

Submission Criteria

1.        Send one copy of your Official Transcript of Grades or permanent record showing final grades for
        the 9^th – 11^th grades. It must clearly show cumulative GPA. Also, the first semester grades for your
        senior year must be included.
2.         Failure to complete all portions of this form will result in points being deducted from your score or
        disqualification of the application.

Mail application to:

SCSPMA Scholarship Committee

PO Box 1329

Taylors, SC 29687

SCSPMA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Applicant:____________________________________________________________
First Name Middle Last Name Home Phone

____________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name Home Address City State Zip Code

_____________________________________________________________________
Social Security Number Date of Birth (month/day/year)

_____________________________________________________________________
School District School Name School Phone Number

Aspiration(Intended Profession/Career): Area you Plan to Major in:

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________
College/Technical School You Plan to Attend Mailing Address of School

Awards/Activities(List Accomplishments of your Educational Career):
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

Work Experience(Paid or Volunteer):__________________________________
__________________________________________________________________

   References: Letters from each of these adults must be included in your application package.
   Reference letters may not be written by the applicant, anyone under 21 years of age or anyone related
   to or serving as the guardian of the applicant. At least one phone number must be included for each
   reference.

1.________________________________________________________________________________________
First Name Last Name Association(Teacher/Counselor/Minister) Day Phone Evening Phone

2.________________________________________________________________________________________
First Name Last Name Association(Teacher/Counselor/Minister) Day Phone Evening Phone

3.________________________________________________________________________________________
First Name Last Name Association(Teacher/Counselor/Minister) Day Phone Evening Phone

Signature of Applicant:___________________________________________________

Signature of Parent/Guardian:_____________________________________________

SCSPMA CONTINUING EDUCATION

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD NOMINATION

This Nomination MUST be Submitted by an

SCSPMA Active Member

NOMINEE INFORMATION:

Name:__________________________________________________________________

Address:________________________________________________________________

Phone#:_______________________________ School District:____________________

Why does this student deserve a scholarship? Give some indication of financial need as well as the student’s grades and abilities. Is this student committed to continuing his/her education? Indicate student’s plan for furthering his/her education and how this scholarship would help. You may attach additional sheets if necessary.

____________________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Person Making Nomination:____________________________________

Relationship to Applicant:_________________________________________________

Active SCSPMA Membership: Yes______ No _______

School District/College Employee:_________________________________________

Phone#:__________________________ Date Submitted:_______________________

APPLICANT ESSAY

Why do you need this Scholarship? (Include your Career Goals) Use space below or attach sheet.

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

REFERENCE LETTER

(Letters to be completed by persons listed on page 2) Use space below or attach sheet

___________________________________________________________________________________________