Supreme Scholarship Application for Job’s Daughters ...



2018 ScholarshipsScholarships are available to aid Job’s Daughters of outstanding ability who have a sincere desire to further their education. High school seniors or graduates, junior college, technical or vocational students or college students and those in early graduation programs who are Job’s Daughters in good standing in their Bethels may apply for these scholarships.Application Deadline: April 30, 2018Eligibility for Scholarships:Constitution and Bylaws of the Supreme Guardian Council: Page B-SGC, Article XV, Scholarships: Section 1 General The Committee shall receive applications for all scholarships on forms approved by the SGC from members of any Bethel in JDI, including unmarried Majority Members who have not reached the age of thirty (30) years, carefully investigate the same and recommend scholarships to be awarded at the next Annual Session. Scholarship applications shall be postmarked no later than April 30 of the year in which applying. All applications received with a postmark later than April 30 shall be disqualified. Applicants shall be notified of Chairman's receipt of application and date thereof. All applications shall be judged and scored by approved rules on file in the Supreme Office. All applicants shall be considered for all available scholarships unless specifically prohibited by the rules of any scholarship offered. Confidential information concerning applicants for scholarships shall not be disclosed to anyone other than those mentioned in paragraph (f) of this Sec. A copy of the Committee's recommendations shall be sent to the Supreme Guardian, Associate Supreme Guardian, Vice Supreme Guardian, Vice Associate Supreme Guardian, Executive Manager and Chairman of the Finance Committee prior to the Annual Session. Section 2 Educational Fund Scholarships Scholarships awarded from monies in the Educational Fund shall be in the amount of seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). The recipient of a first scholarship may, at the discretion of the Committee, subsequently receive one (1) additional scholarship. Applications for renewal of scholarship shall be made on approved forms. No applicant shall receive more than one scholarship from this Fund in any one year.Section 3 Other Scholarships Scholarships from monies collected for special area scholarships, bequests and/or monies from other sources that are designated for scholarships, shall be awarded according to the rules established for such special scholarships by the donors, or by the SGC. Please note: Deadline for clearly postmarked application with required enclosures is April 30, 2018.Subject to availability of funds Job’s Daughters Scholarships of $750.00 each will be allocated by Job’s Daughters International, Supreme Guardian Council for the year 2018. The purpose of these Scholarships is to aid Job’s Daughters students of outstanding ability who have a sincerity of purpose. High school seniors or graduates, junior college, technical school or college students and students who are in early graduation programs who are Job’s Daughters in good standing in their Bethel, or will be at the time of Majority, may apply for these scholarships. QUALIFICATIONS – SUPREME GUARDIAN COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIPMembers of Job’s Daughters and Majority Members pursuant to the law, to qualify for the scholarships shall make an application on the regular application forms to the Chairman of the Educational Committee.The Executive Members of the Bethel Guardian Council of the applicant’s Bethel should use discretion in recommending Bethel members on Form EDS#4.Applicants shall be finally judged by the committee and the Scholarship Committee and all applicants will be notified before Supreme Session. The factors to be evaluated in awarding the scholarships shall be:Scholarship StandingJob’s Daughters ActivitiesExecutive Bethel Guardian Council RecommendationsSchool (faculty) RecommendationAchievements outside of Job’s DaughtersQUALIFICATIONS – SUSIE HOLMES SCHOLARSHIPThe Susie Holmes Memorial Scholarship of $1,500.00 is awarded to a member of Job’s Daughters. The factors to be evaluated in awarding the Holmes Memorial Scholarship shall be:A high school graduate with a minimum un-weighted GPADedicated, continuous and joyful service to Job’s DaughtersRegular attendance at Supreme and/or Grand Sessions and participation in competitions at Supreme.A Daughter who promotes friendship and impartiality in her Bethel and exhibits good character and integrity A Majority Member currently installed in an office If you are applying for this scholarship, please check the appropriate box on the top of the application.QUALIFICATIONS - T&T HIKE SCHOLARSHIPThe T&T HIKE Scholarship of $1,000.00 is awarded to a Majority Member of Job’s Daughter using the same qualifications as the Supreme Guardian Council Scholarship listed above, with the additional requirement:A Majority Member entering her junior or higher year of college in Audiology, Speech Pathology or Deaf Education.INSTRUCTIONS FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTSAll forms sent by you must be completely filled out and signed before mailing to the Chairman of the Educational Scholarship Committee. Type or print clearly in black ink. These forms must be duplicated and colors do not reproduce well. All forms must be postmarked by April 30, 2018. Applications postmarked after the April 30, 2018 deadline will be disqualified. NOTE - When the word College is used it shall mean College or University. Form #1 – BE SURE TO ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS. Have the necessary signatures or reason for omission on the bottom of the form. Form #2 – This is your personal letter to the committee. Please give reasons for your application And your future prospects. You may attach another sheet if insufficient space is provided. Do not forget to sign your name on the bottom of the form.Form #3 – This form (two (2) parts) is to be sent to a Principal, Dean, Instructor, or Counselor who should complete the form and give any additional information. (Duplicate form if additional forms are needed). The Principal, Dean, Instructor, or Counselor should then send the completed form to the Chairman of the Scholarship Committee.PLEASE NOTE: Applicants in college need only submit college transcripts with all grades included. The only exception being:First year college students who have not attended a junior college should also submit high school transcriptsIf you have questions about this, please contact Nancy Knarr, Chairman nknarr_99@ Form #4 – This form is to be completed in every detail and signed by the Guardian of the Bethel. Attached to the form should be a letter of recommendation signed by ALL Executive members of the Bethel Guardian Council or include a reason for omission. The seal of the Bethel should be on the place shown.RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANTIt is your responsibility to submit one copy of Form 1, 2, and 4 to the Chairman of the Educational Scholarships Committee and clearly postmarked on or before April 30, 2018.Form 3 – Parts 1&2 must be sent to your Principal, Dean, Instructor, or Counselor. Check form 3 for complete instructions.If you want confirmation that your application was received by the chairman, please send a note along with your application indicating that you would like an email confirmation.Please read all information carefully. When all forms are completed mail to:Nancy Knarr – Supreme Scholarship Chairman10229 Gregory Ct.St Louis, MO 63128(314) 849-0017nknarr_99@DISQUALIFICATIONAn application is disqualified if any of the following are missing:Applicant’s signature on application on pages 4 & 5Parent’s (legal guardian) signature on applicationIncomplete number of transcriptsBethel Guardian Council letter signed by all Executive members of the Bethel Guardian Council unless vacant and so notedPersonal letter from applicantScoring criteriaApplications will be scored according to the following criteria:GPA (25)Job’s Daughters Activities (25)School Involvement (10)Faculty Recommendation (10)Council Recommendation (10)Outside Activities (10)Personal Letter (10)Deductions will be made for spelling and grammar.Check all that apply; EDS-Form#1(A) New Application _____ or renewal ____ (B) SGC Scholarship _____(C) Holmes Memorial Scholarship _____ (D) T & T HIKE Scholarship _____SUPREME GUARDIAN COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION(Please Print: Last, First, Middle)Name __________________________________________________ Phone _________________Home Address __________________________________________________________________ ___________________________ ___________________ __________________ (City) (State/Province) (Zip/Postal Code)Email Address _________________________________________________________________Place and Date of Birth _______________________________________________ Age _______Bethel No. _____ Location _______________________________________________________When were you initiated in Job’s Daughters? _________________________________________List the last senior high school, the last junior college and the last college or university attended, with length of residence at each:________________________________________________ From _____________ To ________(High School) (Location)________________________________________________ From ______________ To _______(Junior College) (Location)________________________________________________ From ______________ To _______(College or University) (Location)IF more than three (3) months have elapsed since you were in school, how has your time been occupied? (please answer fully)______________________________________________________________________________State month and year you expect to graduate from high school ___________ college __________Check the college class you expect to enter on _____________________________ (Date) as ____Freshman _____Sophomore _____Junior _____Senior _____ GraduateMajor/Vocation to be studied? ___________________________________________________________What major/vocation experience have you had in your field?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Applicant’s signature ______________________________________________ Date _________We agree to, and approve of the above:Mother or Legal Guardian ________________________________________________ Date _________(signature or reason for omission)Address _____________________________________________________________________________Occupation ___________________________________________________________________________Father or Legal Guardian ________________________________________________ Date _________(signature or reason for omission)Address ______________________________________________________________________________Occupation ___________________________________________________________________________Please check to make sure you have everything filled out and signed!EDS – Form #2Applicant’s Name ____________________________________________________________________PERSONAL STATEMENTPlease write a personal letter to the Educational Scholarships Committee. Tell the Committee about yourself, your plans for your education, and the reasons that you are requesting a scholarship. Be sure to include your Job’s Daughters and school activities (youth, groups, church, etc.), hobbies, and awards. Please include what you are planning to do after graduation from college or technical school.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Applicant’s Signature ____________________________________ Date ___________________Note: If insufficient space is provided for your answers, please staple a separate sheet to this form.DEADLINE: Clearly postmarked on or before April 30, 2018. Mail to:Nancy Knarr – Supreme Scholarship Chairman10229 Gregory Ct.St. Louis, MO 63128(314) 849-0017nknarr_99@ NOTE TO APPLICANT: This form (EDS-FORM #3, Part 1) and the attached evaluation sheet (EFS-Form #3, Part 2) are to be taken to the Principal, Dean, Instructor, or Counselor by you. Please provide a pre-addressed stamped envelope so your application can be sent directly to the chairman. EDS Form #3 (Part 1)(Duplicate for High School and College use)Applicant’s Name _____________________________________________________________________HIGH SCHOOL OR HIGHER LEARNING INSTITUTION RECOMMENDATIONPlease check one:Principal_____ Dean_____ Instructor_____ Counselor_____To: Name: ___________________________________________________ Title ___________________Name of high school, college or university __________________________________________________Address ______________________________________________________________________________City _______________________ State/Province ______________ Zip/Postal Code _________________We have received an application from Miss ____________________________________ who resides at:For a scholarship to assist her in completing her education.As this is a trust fund whose conservation will benefit others who follow, it is most important that it shall be made available only for those in every way worthy. We invite your free and frank answers to the enclosed evaluation sheet. Your response to the evaluation sheet and any additional pertinent information given will be held in strict confidence. Please attach an official high school/college transcript. If not on official transcript, please fill in the following information:Cumulative GPA: _______________ SAT: ________________ ACT: _______________Any letters of recommendation on school letterhead paper from members of your faculty would be sincerely appreciated. Please mail these documents to the Chairman of the Educational Scholarship Committee, whose name and address appears below. Your promptness in returning this information will greatly assist the Committee in the processing of this application. DEADLINE: Clearly postmarked on or before April 30, 2018. Mail completed EDS – Form 3, part 1 and 2 to:Nancy Knarr – Supreme Scholarship Chairman10229 Gregory Ct.St. Louis, MO 63128(314) 849- 0017nknarr_99@EDS – Form #3 (Part 2) (Duplicate for High School and College use)Applicant’s Name _____________________________________________________________________HIGH SCHOOL OR HIGHER LEARNING INSTITUTION RECCOMMEDATION (PART 2)EVALUATION SHEETDirections: Place a check in the rating column, which best describes the applicant’s qualities.QualitiesRatingsExcellentGoodFairPoor1. Ability: Academic aptitude and potential retention of material.2. Cooperation: Respect for authority, ability to work with others.3. Motivation: Initiative, self-reliance, perseverance, use of time.4. Judgment: Decisiveness, maturity, self-confidence, deliberation 5. Performance: Accuracy, thoroughness6. Personal Qualities: Disposition, manners, tact, poise, courtesy7. Reliability: Promptness, conscientiousness, personal integrityPlease give any additional information that you would consider important in the evaluation of the applicant._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Signature _______________________________________ Title __________________________High school, college or university __________________________________________________Date _______________________ Deadline: clearly postmarked on or before April 30, 2018Nancy Knarr – Supreme Scholarship Chairman10229 Gregory Ct.St. Louis, MO 63128(314) 849- 0017nknarr_99@ EDS – FORM #4Applicant’s Name _____________________________________________________________________LOCAL BETHEL REFERENCEDate _______________To the Executive Members of the Bethel Guardian Council:Bethel No: ______ Location _______________________________________________. This is to inform you that I am making an application for a scholarship from Job’s Daughters International, Supreme Guardian Council. In support of my application it is necessary that I have a letter from the Executive Members of the Bethel Guardian Council of my Bethel, attached to this report. Your cooperation and promptness in supplying me with this information will be appreciated. Attached is a stamped pre-addressed envelope to assist in your prompt reply. Signed _________________________________________________________ (Applicant’s signature)To be answered by an Executive Member of the Bethel Guardian CouncilAs this is a trust fund whose conservation will benefit others who follow, it is most important that it shall be made available only for those in every way worthy. We solicit your free and frank answers to the following questions. Your reply to the questions and letters giving any additional information will be held in strict confidence. Parents’ or Guardians’ names: _____________________________________________________How long have you know the applicant? _____________________________________________When was the applicant initiated into Job’s Daughters? _________________________________What Bethel offices has she held? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you consider the applicant in every way worthy of this scholarship? ___________________Attach a letter from and signed by the Executive Members of the Bethel Guardian Council. Within the contents of the letter please include a complete description of the applicant’s activities and participation within the Bethel. If not signed by all Executive Members please state the reason for omission of signatures.Signed ________________________________________________________________ Bethel Guardian(Bethel Seal)Deadline: Clearly postmarked on or before April 30, 2018. Mail to:Nancy Knarr – Supreme Scholarship Chairman10229 Gregory CtSt. Louis, MO 63128(314) 849- 0017nknarr_99@ ................
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