Scholarship Application

Minimum Qualifications

1. Be a senior student, in good standing to graduate from Marion High School or Marion Home School Assistance Program.
2. Demonstrate a committment to pursue post-secondary education.
3. Show involvement through school extracurricular activities, community, employment, and/or volunteer service.

Application Deadline

The application must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, February 17, 2025.
Late applications will not be accepted.

Award Notification

Scholarship recipients will be notified in May via a mailed letter and Senior Awards Night announcement.

Available scholarships

Only one application is needed to be considered for all Foundation scholarships. Each scholarship has unique requirements and eligibility as designated by the fund donor(s). Using the information provided in the application, the scholarship selection committee will determine applicant eligibility for each award. Applicants are NOT guaranteed to receive an award just by completing the application. The number of scholarships and/or amount of each award will vary from year to year.

Award funds will be sent directly to the educational institution the student is attending and will be split equally between freshman-year terms unless otherwise noted. Students receiving renewable scholarships will be provided the requirements for renewal. Additional policies for scholarships will be provided to recipients along with notification of the award. Students not fulfilling these requirements will forfeit their scholarships. 

List of 2025 Scholarships

2025 scholarship Application

Please note when starting the application that it must be completed as progress is not saved.
(We recommend using the application worksheet to compile your information, then completing this final application.)
The file format of attachments (resume and letter of recommendation) must be PDF.

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APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION

Name *

First

Middle

Last

Preferred name or nickname (optional)

Mailing Address *

Address Line 1

City

AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingState

Zip Code

Phone *

Email *

Non-school Email

Parent/Guardian (1)

Parent/Guardian info is used as a way to reach student if we lose contact.

Parent/Guardian (1) Phone

Parent/Guardian (1) Email

Parent/Guardian (2)

Parent/Guardian (2) Phone

Parent/Guardian (2) Email

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EDUCATION

I will be a May 2025 graduate of *

• Marion High School
• Marion Home School Assistance Program

GPA

Class Rank

ACT Score

SAT Score

Number of AP classes taken in high school

Volunteer hours while in high school

(Silver Cord = 160 or more hours)

College credits earned while in high school

Name(s) of college(s) where credits were earned

COLLEGE PLANS

Intended Major

Intended Minor

(if applicable)

Intended Start Date

Intended College, University, Trade School or Program (First Choice)

Have you been accepted to this school/program?

• I've been accepted
• Applied, but not yet accepted

Admissions Address, City, State, Zip

Admissions Phone

Other Intended College or Program (Second Choice)

(For instance, plan to transfer to this school after 2 years or still deciding between two schools)

Have you been accepted to this school/program? (2)

• I've been accepted
• Applied, but not yet accepted

Admissions Address, City, State, Zip (2)

Admissions Phone (2)

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HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

List involvement in school-sponsored activities (athletics, music, drama, leadership, clubs, etc.) and year(s) involved. (ex: MHS Girls Basketball Team 9, 10, 11)

Activity 1

Activity 2

Activity 3

Activity 4

Activity 5

Activity 6

Activity 7

Activity 8

Activity 9

Activity 10

Year/s participated in at least one high school sport

• 9
• 10
• 11
• 12

HIGH SCHOOL RECOGNITION

List awards or honors received in high school through school-sponsored activities and the year(s) of accomplishment. (ex: All-State Band 11 & 12 or Varsity Letter in Track 11)

Award 1

Award 2

Award 3

Award 4

Award 5

Award 6

Award 7

Award 8

Year/s lettered in a varsity sport

• 9
• 10
• 11
• 12

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

List participation with community, church, 4H, scouting, civic organizations, club athletics, etc. List accomplishment or recognition if any. (ex: Boy Scouts, Eagle Scout Award)

Community Activity (C1)

Community Activity (C2)

Community Activity (C3)

Community Activity (C4)

Community Activity (C5)

Community Activity (C6)

Community Activity (C7)

Community Activity (C8)

Community Activity (C9)

Community Activity (C10)

Community Activity (C11)

Community Activity (C12)

Recognition (C1)

Recognition (C2)

Recognition (C3)

Recognition (C4)

Recognition (C5)

Recognition (C6)

Recognition (C7)

Recognition (C8)

Recognition (C9)

Recognition (C10)

Recognition (C11)

Recognition (C12)

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EMPLOYMENT

List jobs you’ve held while in high school, hours worked per week, and in which year(s) you held the jobs.

Employer/duties/years (E1)

Hours per week (E1)

Employer/duties/years (E2)

Hours per week (E2)

Employer/duties/years (E3)

Hours per week (E3)

Employer/duties/years (E4)

Hours per week (E4)

Employer/duties/years (E5)

Hours per week (E5)

Employer/duties/years (E6)

Hours per week (E6)

APPRENTICESHIPS

List apprenticeships you’ve held while in high school, hours worked per week, and in which year(s) you held the position.

Apprenticeship/duties/years (A1)

Hours per week (A1)

Apprenticeship/duties/years (A2)

Hours per week (A2)

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

List ongoing volunteer positions you’ve held while in high school, hours per week, and in which year(s) you were active.

Organization/duties/years (V1)

Hours per week (V1)

Organization/duties/years (V2)

Hours per week (V2)

Organization/duties/years (V3)

Hours per week (V3)

Organization/duties/years (V4)

Hours per week (V4)

Organization/duties/years (V5)

Hours per week (V5)

Organization/duties/years (V6)

Hours per week (V6)

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ESSAY QUESTIONS

Please provide a short statement about yourself and your interests both in and outside of school.

Describe your education and/or career aspirations and goals.

Describe any financial challenges, learning disabilities/barriers, or other obstacles to your learning that you face in pursuing postsecondary education. How might these challenges be alleviated if you were to receive a scholarship?

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LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Upload a PDF file of ONE letter of recommendation from a person who is NOT a teacher, coach or staff member at Marion schools. Examples may include employer, manager, pastor, youth group leader, non-school coach or volunteer coordinator.

RESUME

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Upload a PDF file of your ONE-PAGE (front only) personal resumé.

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