Montrose/Olathe High Schools General Scholarship

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Altrusa International, Inc. of MontrosePO Box 3184Montrose, CO 81402

ALTRUSA SCHOLARSHIPS

Below are the five different scholarships awarded by Altrusa throughout the year:

1. High School Graduates three $1,000 scholarships awarded, $500 per semester/two MontroseHigh School graduates and one Olathe High School graduateDeadline: March 1st

a. Checks are distributed directly to the college the students are attending, $500 per semester. Firstcheck sent August 1

st; second check sent in early January

b. Applications are distributed directly and collected by the high school counselors in early Januarywith a March 1st deadline

c. Committee reviews applications then interviews top five MHS students and top three OHSstudents

2. Connie McIntire Endowment - $1,000 for academic year/non-renewableDeadline: March 1st

a. Students must attend Colorado Mesa UniversityMontrose Campusb. One student per academic year for $1,000 paid directly to Colorado Mesa Universityc. Student must maintain 3.0 GPA and be a full-time student (12 hrs. minimum) to receive spring

$500 disbursementd. Applications are distributed and collected through the Montrose Campuse. Committee reviews applications and the top three applicants are interviewed to determine final

selection

3. Delta-Montrose Technical College Scholarship - $1,000/non-renewableDeadline: March 1st

a. Distributed in two $500 checks directly to the Delta-Montrose Technical College, one persemester

b. Applications are distributed and collected through the Delta-Montrose Technical Collegecounselors office

c. Committee reviews applications and the top three applicants are interviewed to determine thefinal selection


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4. Ben and Pat Woods Scholarship - $1000 for academic year/may be renewed for 4 years/oneMontrose High School or Olathe High School graduate/major in AgricultureDeadline: March 1st

a. Check is distributed directly to the college the student is attending. Check sent August 1stb. Applications are distributed directly and collected by the high school counselors in early January

with a March 1st deadline

c. Committee reviews applications and the top three applicants are interviewed to determine thefinal selection

d. Student must maintain 3.0 GPA and be a full-time student (12 hrs. minimum)Children and grandchildren of the Board Members of the Altrusa Club of Montrose, Colorado Foundation, Inc. are not eligible t

apply for this scholarship.

5. Margaret Goodhue Endowment up to $1,000 to a qualified Montrose student, when fundsbecome available

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Altrusa International, Inc. of MontrosePO Box 3184Montrose, CO 81402

Application Instructions

General Scholarships

Montrose High School Two $1,000 Scholarships

Olathe High School One $1,000 Scholarship

Guidelines for General Scholarships:

$500 Fall Semester; $500 Spring SemesterMust maintain a 3.0 GPAMust have participated in extra-curricular activities of volunteeringFinancial need will be consideredMay be used at school of choiceApplication deadline March 1st. Personal interviews may be scheduled*Please provide a one page biographical sketch to help us know you better

Connie McIntire Endowment ScholarshipAltrusa International of Montrose

One $1,000 Scholarship

Guidelines for Connie McIntire Endowment Scholarship:

May only be used at Colorado Mesa UniversityMontrose Campus$500 Fall Semester; $500 Spring SemesterMust maintain a 3.0 GPAMust have participated in extra-curricular activities of volunteering

Financial need will be consideredMust be enrolled full time (at least 12 hours per semester)Application deadline March 1

st. No extensions. Personal interviews may be scheduled

*Please provide a one page biographical sketch to help us know you better


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Delta-Montrose Technical College Scholarship

One $1,000 Scholarship

Guidelines for Delta-Montrose Technical College Scholarship:

May only be used at Delta-Montrose Technical College

$500 Fall Semester; $500 Spring SemesterMust maintain a 3.0 GPAMust have participated in extra-curricular activities of volunteeringFinancial need will be consideredMust be enrolled full time (at least 12 hours per semester)Application deadline March 1st. No extensions. Personal interviews may be scheduled*Please provide a one page biographical sketch to help us know you better

Ben and Pat Woods Scholarship

One $1,000 Scholarship/may be renewed for 4 years

Guidelines for Ben and Pat Woods Scholarship:

Graduating senior of Montrose or Olathe High SchoolMust be accepted at a 4 year college or university, declaring a major in AgricultureMust maintain a 3.0 GPAMust have participated in extra-curricular activities of volunteeringFinancial need will be consideredMust be enrolled full time (at least 12 hours per semester)Application deadline March 1

st. No extensions. Personal interviews may be scheduled

*Please provide a one page biographical sketch to help us know you better

Margaret L. Goodhue Endowment Scholarship

Guidelines for Margaret L. Goodhue Endowment Scholarship:

Amount varies up to $1,000 when available

Application must be postmarked no later than March 1st

Please mail to: PO Box 3184, Montrose, CO 81402

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Altrusa International, Inc. of Montrose

PO Box 3184Montrose, CO 81402

General Student Information

Name Social Security Number ______-_____-_______

Date of Birth ___/___/______ Telephone # ( ) _____ - _______ Male Female

Physical Address: Number & Street City State Zip

Mailing Address: (if different from above)

List three most recent schools you have attended:

______________________________________________ From _________________ to _____________

______________________________________________ From _________________ to _____________

______________________________________________ From _________________ to _____________

What is your career goal?

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Employment Record (two most recent)

Employer Type of Work Dates

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High School __________________________________ Class Rank/Size _____ of ______ GPA ______

SAT Scores: Verbal Math ACT Scores: English Math Soc Stud Naturals Comp

______ / ______ ______/______/________/________/________

Student Signature ____________________________ Counselor Signature ________________________

APPLICATION MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN MARCH 1ST

PLEASE MAIL TO: PO BOX 3184, MONTROSE, CO 81402


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PO Box 3184Montrose, CO 81402

General Scholarships

College you plan to attend:______________________________________________________________

Have you been accepted?_____________

Have you applied for other Scholarships? Yes No

List all scholarships awarded and amount:

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List all scholarships you have applied for but are waiting for response: (include amount)

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It is required to attach the following for General Scholarships:

1. Resume summarizing your high school activities2. Official School Transcript3. One page describing My education and career goals and how Ive provided service to my school and

community.

4. Two Recommendations


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Please provide a short biographical sketch to help our evaluators know you better:

I permit the use of this information only for the purpose of evaluating my scholarship application and herebyattest that the information is true to the best of my knowledge.

Signature ____________________________________________________ Date ______________________

Thank you for your application.

APPLICATION MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN MARCH 1ST

PLEASE MAIL TO: PO BOX 3184, MONTROSE, CO 81402


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PO Box 3184

Montrose, CO 81402

Recommendation for Altrusa Scholarship

Students Name________________________________________________________________

Please address how you know the student, as well as the strengths and challenges of the

applicant.

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Mail to: Altrusa International of Montrose, Colorado, Inc.

Attn: Education Committee Chairman

PO Box 3184

Montrose, CO 81402

Montrose/Olathe High Schools General Scholarship

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