WILLIAMS’ FAMILY SCHOLORSHIP



ROBERT WILLIAMS’ FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP 2018

The Williams Family is committed to higher education and has established a scholarship program to help finance higher education for its family members. The program is independently managed by the Williams Family Scholarship Committee. Awards are given without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, disability, or national origin. Direct descendent family members who are pursuing higher learning at an accredited liberal arts college or university are encouraged to apply for the family scholarship. Please adhere to the Notice of Applicant.

Notice of Applicant:

All items must be completed and submitted to the scholarship committee before your candidacy will be considered.

- ***An official school record showing grades, grade point average, and class rank for this school year. (This may be in the form of a report card or letter from the school on their letterhead.)

- ***The application form

- ***A transcript from the applicant’s school

- Three letters of recommendation (two teachers/professional, one personal from a non-family member)

- Copy of an official acceptance letter from the intended college or university

- Copy of ACT or SAT Scores.

- ***Verification of enrollment form

*** Previous Recipients are required to submit items mark ***

All other applicants must submit all items listed.

This portion of the application should be typed using 12 point Times New Roman font, and double spaced. The response to each of the following questions should be included in an essay with a total of no more than three pages. The applicant must answer all of the essay questions in order to be eligible for the Robert Williams Scholarship.

1. At least one paragraph about how you are involved with family, school, community/place of worship.

2. At least one paragraph as to why you need a scholarship and why it is important to further your education

3. At least one paragraph on how the scholarship will enable you to contribute to the family heritage

4. At least one paragraph on what the Williams family means to you

5. Lastly, anything else you would like to share with the committee

The application and all supporting documents must be submitted to the scholarship committee no later than July 15, 2018. Mail to: Robert Williams Scholarship

P.O Box 613151

Dallas, TX 75261

Scholarship Eligibility - 2018

ALL APPLICANTS MUST:

• Be a direct descendent of Robert Williams

• Have been accepted into an accredited liberal arts college/University undergraduate school

• Must enroll for a minimum of six (6) college credit hours per enrollment period

• Submit all necessary paperwork and documents to the scholarship committee

• Meet committee’s deadlines

CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL APPLICANTS (seniors) or ANY INDIVIDUAL ENROLLING IN COLLEGE FOR THE FIRST TIME MUST:

• Be in the upper 50th percentile of the graduating class

• Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 on a 4.0 scale

• Have a minimum composite ACT score of 20 or 1500 on the SAT.

COLLEGE APPLICANTS MUST:

• Have completed a minimum of nine (9) credit hours

• Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.25 on a 4.0 scale.

The amount awarded to any recipient may be based on the number of credit hours the candidate will be taking for the current academic year.

Enrollment in school should not be contingent on receiving funds from the Robert Williams Scholarship

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ROBERT WILLIAMS

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM 2018

Applicant’s Name:

Home Address:

Mailing Address (If different):

City: State: Zip code:

Telephone Number: Alternate Number:

E-mail Address:

Parent/Guardian Name:

PLEASE CHECK ONE

1.  I am a high school senior. Name of School:

2.  I have completed high school or have taken the GED (please give the year)

If you marked #2, list schools you previously attended (from high school through the present)

|Name of School |Address |Date Attended |

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College/University you will be attending:

Location of college/university:

Intended Major Field of Study:

I plan to enroll as a (circle one):  Full-Time Student  Part-Time Student

(12 + credit hours) (Less than 12 credit hours)

Please provide a brief narrative as to how you are a direct descendant of Robert Williams. Please be concise.

I affirm the information that I have provided on this application, or any supportive materials, is complete, accurate, and true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that furnishing false information may result in not being considered or revocation of this scholarship at some later date.

Signature of Applicant __________________________________________ Date __________________

Signature of Parent/Guardian _____________________________________ Date __________________

(If applicant is under 18 years of age)

ROBERT WILLIAMS

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM 2018

THIS FORM IS TO BE COMPLETED BY PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS ONLY

Applicant’s Name:

Home Address:

Mailing Address (If different):

City: State: Zip:

Telephone Number: Alternate Number:

E-mail Address:

Parent/Guardian Name:

College/University you attended last:

Location of college/university:

Total number of credit hours complete for the 2017-2018 academic Year:

What is your cumulative Grade Point Average?

I plan to enroll as a (circle one):  Full-Time Student  Part-Time Student

(12 + credit hours) (Less than 12 credit hours

I affirm the information that I have provided on this application, or any supportive materials, is complete, accurate, and true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that furnishing false information may result in not being considered or revocation of this scholarship at some later date.

Signature of Applicant __________________________________________ Date __________________

Signature of Parent/Guardian _____________________________________ Date __________________

(If applicant is under 18 years of age)

ROBERT WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP

Verification of Enrollment Form 2018

Dear Admissions/Registrar:

The student listed below is applying for the Robert Williams Scholarship. Please complete the information requested below for verification of the student’s acceptance to this academic institution.

In addition, please verify the student’s current enrollment status as to full time or part time. This information is to be submitted to the scholarship committee within ten (10) school days after the start of the term.

Thank you for your cooperation,

The Robert Williams Scholarship Committee

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To be completed by student:

I authorize the academic institution listed below to release the requested information to the Robert Williams Scholarship Committee in connection with my application for a scholarship.

_______________________________ _____________________________________

(Print Name of Student) (Name of Academic Institution)

Student’s Signature _________________________________________ Date ________

Parent’s/ Guardian’s Signature ________________________________ Date ________

(If student is under 18 years of age)

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To be completed by the Academic Institution (Admissions/Registrar)

_____________________________________________

(Student’s Name)

Is this student currently enrolled?  Yes  No

This student is currently enrolled  Full-time Part-time

_____________________________________________________________

Academic Institution

Mailing Address: Robert Williams Scholarship

P.O. Box 613151

Dallas, TX 75261

CHECK LIST

o Application Form

o Transcript(s)

o Records showing class rank and Grade point average

o ACT or SAT Scores

o Two letters of recommendation (teachers/professional)

o One letter of recommendation ( personal --from a non-family member)

o Copy of college/university acceptance letter

o Verification of enrollment form (must be completed within ten (10) school days after the start of the term.

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