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    Upstate Carolina Scholarship Final 2016 v2

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    This scholarship provides $2,000 to help a high school senior pursue post-secondary education in science or mathematics. Applicants must have a minimum 85 average and 90 in science courses. In an essay of 1000 words or less, students must answer two of three questions about their interests in science/math, its importance, or their potential contribution through a related career. Applications are due to guidance counselors by March 25th and must be received by April 1st for consideration.

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    This scholarship provides $2,000 to help a high school senior pursue post-secondary education in science or mathematics. Applicants must have a minimum 85 average and 90 in science courses. In an essay of 1000 words or less, students must answer two of three questions about their interests in science/math, its importance, or their potential contribution through a related career. Applications are due to guidance counselors by March 25th and must be received by April 1st for consideration.

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    This scholarship provides $2,000 to help a high school senior pursue post-secondary education in science or mathematics. Applicants must have a minimum 85 average and 90 in science courses. In an essay of 1000 words or less, students must answer two of three questions about their interests in science/math, its importance, or their potential contribution through a related career. Applications are due to guidance counselors by March 25th and must be received by April 1st for consideration.

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    The intention of this unrestricted scholarship is to provide financial assistance to high school seniors

    looking to attend post-high school education and pursue a field in science or mathematics. The scholarship
    amount is $2,000 and will be presented directly to the student. The guidelines below are designed to narrow the
    field of applicants to those genuinely interested in pursuing scientific or mathematic careers, without limiting
    the application pool to only those students in advanced placement classes. Please direct any questions to Grady
    Patterson at (864) 603-3033 or grpatter4@yahoo.com.
    1. Recipient must be a high school senior.
    2. Recipient must have achieved at least an 85 average on the SC Uniform Grading Scale (SCUGS) for all
    classes. (3.0 on a 4.0 scale)
    3. Recipient must have achieved at least a 90 average across all science courses on the SCUGS. (3.5 on a
    4.0 scale)
    4. Recipient must maintain behavior that is acceptable to the guidelines of their respective High School.
    5. In 1000 words or less recipient should answer two of the three following essay questions. Essays should
    be written as a single response and not two separate responses.
    a. What about science or math interests you?
    b. Why is the study of science and mathematics important for the future?
    c. What contribution to society do you see yourself making through a career in science or math?
    Essays will be submitted electronically for evaluation. Please coordinate with your school counselor in order to
    submit an electronic copy of your essay.
    Evaluation:
    Essays will be evaluated using the following rubric:
    o 20% - Grammar
    o 20% - Creativity
    o 30% - Relevance to science and math
    o 30% - Tone that is current and forward thinking

    Applications should be due back to the guidance counselors by March 25th, 2016. School counselors
    are requested to complete the bottom portion of the application, scan and email to
    grpatter4@yahoo.com. Applications must be received from school counselors by April 1st, 2016 for
    consideration for this unrestricted scholarship. Applications submitted after April 1st, 2016 will not
    be considered.

    INSTRUCTIONS:
    Please complete this form and return with your essay to your school counselor by March 25th, 2016.
    Name:
    ____________________________________________
    Address:
    ____________________________________________
    City/State/Zip:
    ____________________________________________
    Phone:
    ____________________________________________
    High School Attending
    ____________________________________________
    Overall GPA (SCUGS): ________ Overall GPA (4.0 scale): _________
    Science GPA (SCUGS): ________ Science GPA (4.0 scale): _________
    Applicant must answer the following questions:
    Yes
    No
    I am a senior in high school.
    I have achieved at least an overall 85 GPA on the SCUGS or a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
    I have achieved at least a 90 GPA on the SCUGS or a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale across all science
    courses.
    Applicant must answer two of the three following essay questions in 1000 words or less. Essays should be a
    single response and not two separate responses.
    What about science or math interests you?
    Why is the study of science and mathematics important for the future?
    What contribution to society do you see yourself making through a career in science or math?
    For Internal Use:
    High School Guidance Counselor:
    I have verified the applicants GPA.
    Yes
    No
    Applicant, while enrolled has maintained behavior that is acceptable to the guidelines of this high
    school.
    Yes
    No
    Printed Name: ____________________________Signature: ______________________________

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