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Leaders 4 Tomorrow Scholarship Application
LETTER OF INTEREST
Full Name
(Required)
Age-How Old Are You?
(Required)
Current Grade
(Required)
Area of Interest
(Required)
Please describe what you are interested in
Gender
Female
Male
Other
Academic Achievement & Excellence
(Required)
Academic Excellence (AP, Honors, Dual Enrollment, GPA, ACT, SAT, National Honor Society, Brain Bowl)
Outstanding Athleticism (Varsity Football, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Track, Weightlifting, Cheerleading, Volleyball, etc.)
Performing & Fine Arts (Music, Dance, Drama, Voice, Band, Visual Art, Photography, etc.)
Technology (Robotics, Programming, Animation, Software, etc.)
Civically Minded-Social & Human Services (Education, Nursing, Criminal Justice, Pharmacy, Culinary, Military, etc.)
Leadership (Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Key Club, FFA, ROTC, Class Officer, Student Government)
Other (please describe below)
Select All
Please select all that apply to your experience with Suwannee County Schools
Other Area of Excellence
Personal Information
Name
(Required)
First
Last
Address
(Required)
Street Address
Address Line 2
City
State / Province / Region
ZIP / Postal Code
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antarctica
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Bouvet Island
Brazil
British Indian Ocean Territory
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cuba
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czechia
Côte d'Ivoire
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French Southern Territories
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Holy See
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Isle of Man
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Korea, Democratic People's Republic of
Korea, Republic of
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macao
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
North Macedonia
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine, State of
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Romania
Russian Federation
Rwanda
Réunion
Saint Barthélemy
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Sint Maarten
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria Arab Republic
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania, the United Republic of
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Türkiye
US Minor Outlying Islands
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Viet Nam
Virgin Islands, British
Virgin Islands, U.S.
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
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Zimbabwe
Åland Islands
Country
Email
(Required)
Phone Number
(Required)
Mobile Number
(Required)
Residence Status
US Citizen
US Permanent Resident
International Student
Race
(Required)
American Indian
Asian
African American
Hispanic or Latino
Pacific Islander
White
Other
Social Relations
Please check all that apply:
First generation college seeker.
Speaker of other languages.
Student with special abilities.
Low income bracket.
I do not live with my parents ( I am a foster child, guardian of the court, other guardian).
Incarcerated or deceased parent.
Teen parent.
Serious illness in the home.
(This information helps identify other opportunities for scholarships and support to help pay for your continued education)
Academic Interest
Area of Interest
(Required)
Advertising
Agriscience
Art
Business
Computer Science
Construction
Digital Design
Education
Engineering
Environmental Studies
Family & Consumer Science
Finance
Healthcare
History, Library, Museum
Journalism
Law
Military
Psychology
Other (please describe below)
Other Area of Interest
Degree or Certification Interest
(Required)
Associate of Arts (AA)
Associate of Science (AS)
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Master of Arts (MA)
Master of Science (MS)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Doctorate Degree (PhD)
Professional Degree (MD, JD, PE)
Certification or Other (please describe)
Other Degree or Certification Interest
First College, University, or Trade School Choice
(Required)
Second College, University, or Trade School Choice
(Required)
Third College, University, or Trade School Choice
(Required)
Academic Background
Which high school are you graduating from?
(Required)
Graduation Date
(Required)
month/day/year
Grade Point Average (GPA)
(Required)
ACT Score
(Required)
If you have not taken the ACT put zero "0".
SAT Score
(Required)
If you have not taken the SAT put zero "0".
Number of Volunteer Hours
(Required)
You must provide a volunteer hour form to verify your experience.
List clubs and or activities in school and the community
(Required)
Sports, clubs, church, community, academic, social, etc.
Did you participate in Bright Futures
(Required)
Yes
No
Did you participate in special classes?
Advanced Placement (AP)
Honors
Dual Enrollment
No I did not take special classes
Other
Select All
If you participated in college courses, how many credit hours will you have at graduation?
SOCIAL ARRANGEMENTS
Are you planning to work while attending college?
(Required)
Yes
No
I Don't Know
Method of Transportation
(Required)
I have a personal vehicle
My parent/family/friend will take me
Public transportation
I am going to carpool with other students
Housing Arrangements
(Required)
Live at home
Live on campus
Live with friends or others
Parent Information (If under the age of 18)
Name
First
Last
Phone
Email
Transcripts
(Required)
Max. file size: 100 MB.
Resume
(Required)
Max. file size: 100 MB.
Please upload
Letter of Recommendation
(Required)
Max. file size: 100 MB.
A minimum of 2 letters are required - 1 from school; and 1 from a community member. Letters from family members are not acceptable.
Consent & Signature
Consent
(Required)
I agree to the privacy policy.
I consent that the information provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand giving false information will disqualify me as a candidate for scholarships. I agree to be contacted by the Suwannee Education Foundation. I allow the Education Foundation to obtain my school records. If under 18 parent must consent too.
Suwannee Scholars Application for Scholarship & Release of Information
DECLARATION & CONSENT - please check all of the following
Statement
1. I hereby give permission to the Education Foundation to obtain any information required to substantiate this application.
2. I also acknowledge all scholarship recipients are expected to be role models for other students. Failure to remain in good standing, both academically and socially, results in the forfeit of scholarship funds and return payment required.
3. I acknowledge that I must meet the requirements of the scholarship program in order to be considered for a scholarship.
4. I have read the Terms and Conditions, and declare that the information supplied in this application is true and accurate.
Student Digital Signature (please type your first, middle and last name)
(Required)
If you are over the age of 18 you do not need parent consent. If you are under the age of 18, please get consent from your parent/guardian.
Parent Consent
I agree to the privacy policy.
I consent that the information provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand giving false information will disqualify my child as a candidate for scholarships. I agree to be contacted by the Suwannee Education Foundation. I allow the Education Foundation to obtain school records for my child.
Parent Signature
If the student is under the age of 18 please enter parents first and last name as a sign of consent.
Checklist
My SEF Scholarship Application Form (this online form with all required fields completed)
High School and College Transcripts (attached below)
Scholarship Specific Supporting Documentation if Applicable (for example, Take Stock in Children has three separate forms to be completed)
Resume Attachment (attached below)
Letters of Recommendation: Two letters-1 from school and 1 community must not be family (attached below)
Ensure the following information is contained in this application and that all required attachments are included in your submission.
Personal Statement & Achievement Profile
Student Written Response ( 500 characters per question)
(Required)
*Why you feel like you are a good candidate to receive a scholarship and the reason you chose the particular field of study (i.e. why do you want to be a teacher, doctor, farmer).
➔ I am applying for the selected scholarship because:
(Required)
➔ I plan to demonstrate my expertise in the category selected by:
(Required)
➔ I believe I exemplify the Attitudes and Leadership potential because:
(Required)
A special attribute or achievement that sets me apart is:
(Required)
Terms & Conditions
1. Leaders 4 Tomorrow supports the Suwannee Scholars program that provides scholarships to students who are applying for admission to a college, university or certification program(s); 2. The majority of the scholarships are intend for students who plan to commence full time study; 3. Applications are assessed on academic qualification and other measures of merit, including essays and personal statement; 4. Scholarships are not transferable to other degree programs with out express consent; 5. Scholarship recipients must commence full time studies in the semester for which the offer is made. No deferment of a Scholarship is permitted without special circumstances and deferment is not guaranteed; 6. Scholarships are designed to cover all or part of your tuition fees for your year(s) of study; 7. Scholarships are designed for full-time students, however part-time student applications may be considered under exceptional circumstances. Such requests must be supported by the scholarship committee and must be allowed within the parameters of each individual scholarship plan; 8. Some of the scholarships are restricted and not transferable; 9. Scholarships are only considered for those applicants who complete the application packet in its entirety; 10. Scholarships are awarded by a scholarship selection committee; 11. Scholarship criteria varies depending on funding source, please consult program specific guidelines for additional information; 12. All Florida Prepaid Scholarships require attendance at a public college or university; 13. Scholarship awards are not guaranteed without express consent and proper funding levels; 14. Student must maintain good standing behaviorally and academically.