The Roy Academic Scholarship

Description and Qualifications

The Roy Academic Scholarship is to be awarded to a senior who has a strong desire forhigher education and upholds the ideals ofkindness, integrity, and perseverance. The amount ofthe scholarship will be $1,000.00 for the recipient's first year of college.

To be eligible for the Roy Academic Scholarship. the applicant must:

o Be a graduating senior at Slidell High School.o Have attended Slidell High School three consecutive semesters prior to the date ofthe

application.o Must be a resident of St. Tammany Parish.o Have no suspensions.o Possess good character and ambitious purpose.o Have participated in extracurricular and/or church, community activities or other service

to Slidell High School.o Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).

Information reouired to be on hand before an application will be considered:

o A completed application with r6sum6 and essay attached.o The applicant's high school transcript showing grades eamed through the first semester

ofthe applicant's senior year.o Recommendation letter completed by one ofapplicant's high school teacherso One letter of recommendation from one of the following people

o Principal or assistant principal ofSlidell High School. Local minister, priest or rabbi. Community leader, local business person, or applicant's employer

Deadline for Apolication:

o No later than Friday, April l, ofthe applicant's senior year.o Forms are available in the senior counselor's office.

A final note from the family:It is very important to us that the student be a well-rounded, outgoing individual who gives freelyofhis/her time and talents to others.

The Scholarship Board ofDirectors consists ofthe following:Wende W. RoyBarry RoyTrevor RoyErin HughesJulie Rotolo

The Roy Academic ScholarshipApplication

ALL INFORMATION IS CONFIDENTIAL

Please return to:The Roy Academic Scholarshipc/o Erin Hughes or Julie RotoloSlidell High School1 Tiger DriveSlidell, Louisiana 70458

Name:

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Deadline: April I

Home Address:(House No. and Street)

Date of Birth: Sex: Year of Graduation:

Current Class Rank: Number of Students in Your Class:

Seven Semester Grade Point Average:

Is your father living? Yes_ No_ Is your mother living? Yes_ No.

Name of Father:

Name of Mother:

Home Telephone Number:

When and where do you plan to enter college?

What are your present career plans?

What field/major are you interested in?

ACT Scores: English_ Mathematics Reading

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Additional Reouirements:

1. Please attach a current r6sum6 including all awards or honors you have received, allextracurricular, community, or church activities you have participated in (clubs, organizations,sports, etc.), work experience, or otler service to Slidell High School. Please include anyintemships, awards, or service.

2. Please submit a typed, double spaced composition (250 word maximum) on why you feelyou are deserving ofthis award. Describe yourselfand what you feel are your best personalqualities. Share with us your ideas for the future.

The Roy Academic ScholarshipApplication

Teacher Request for Recommendation

Any information given in completing this check list will be held in strict confidence. We greatlyappreciate your cooperation in this request.

Applicant's Name:

Date of Graduation: Grade Point Average:

Rank in Class (if available): Number of Students in Class:

Comments:

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Citizenship

Respect forAuthorityConsideration ofothers

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vPersonal Courtesy

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