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2023-2024 Cypress Homeschool Association Scholarship Application
Evaluation Criteria for Awarding the Cypress Homeschool Association Scholarship
We seek to award this scholarship to a candidate who is performing well academically AND who demonstrates character in his/her life.
In order to apply for the CHA Scholarship you must:
1. Be an active member of CHA for at least a year and have participated in at least four CHA-sponsored events over the past year.
2. Complete the application fully and provide documentation of your high school
education
3. Use this scholarship for the furthering of your education
4. Complete online application by June 15, 2024
I. Criteria: We will evaluate your scholarship submission based on the following criteria.
A. Academic Achievement/Performance: Submit your standardized test scores from the SAT, ACT, or other standardized test or other measure of your academic performance. We are particularly interested in your overall academic performance, however best measured.
B. Contribution to the Community:
(1) Submit a list of your extracurricular activities. We are not looking for the number, but rather the variety, depth and overall social impact of these activities.
(2) Submit two (2) reference letters. These letters should be no more than 2 pages from parents, pastors, leaders in programs you have been involved in that confirm your involvement in the activities you listed and that, to the extent possible, attest to your unique contributions in these areas. These letters should also attest to your creativeness, mission mindedness, or acts of kindness/good citizenship.
C. Future Plans: Submit a personal essay 1000- 1200 words, double spaced, 12 point type which addresses the following areas:
- What I want to do with my life
- Why I want to go to (college, trade school, apprenticeship etc.)
- Why I want to go to this specific place
Thank you for taking time to apply for a CHA Scholarship! To ensure we have all the information needed, please complete this application in full and follow the instructions.
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Name of college, trade school, apprenticeship etc and proof of or means to verify the accreditation of college, trade school, apprenticeship, etc: |
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Upload any test scores, such as your official SAT, ACT, or other academic measures (Please send us a copy of your official scores as soon as you receive them): |
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List your extra-curricular activities (include any descriptions or details): |
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List the names of your references and contact information, two (2).
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Submit your essay to be 1000- 1200 words, double-spaced, 12-point type.
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Any general comments you wish to include (you may also attach these, limited to one page.)
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Please submit a photograph to be used if you are selected as the scholarship winner.
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