Dennis James Memorial Scholarship
Application
First Name__________________________________ Last Name______________________________________
Mailing Address____________________________________________ City_____________________________
Phone __________________________________________ Email_____________________________________
Name of High School______________________________________________ Years Attending_____________
Previous High School (if less than 3)_____________________________________________ Age ____________
List any job experience you have had____________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Current GPA___________________ If you would like, include an explanation of GPA and attach a copy of a
transcript to support your explanation.
Short Answer Questions
*Type and attach to this application, answers to the following questions, in 200 words or less per question.
1. What are your future education goals and how do you plan to achieve them?
2. List any academic awards, scholarships, publications, or any special academic recognitions you have
earned.
3. What is a significant class you have taken, why was it meaningful, and how did it help you prepare for
higher education?
4. Describe High School Activities you have participated in and what influence they have had on you.
5. Describe community service and volunteer work that you have done and how it has affected you.
6. Optional- What other personal information do you think makes you deserving of this scholarship?
Letters of Recommendation
*Have two letters of recommendation written for you and attach to your application. Select two people
who can speak to your personal character, academic strengths, leadership positions, or community
involvement or volunteering. The letters must be filled out by:
1. One of the letters must come from a staff member at your High School.
2. The other letter is a person of choice that is NOT a relative.
The letters need to include the following: