Calling all FUTURE Gators!
Please complete the application below and submit it for consideration for one of sixteen Broward County Gator Club $1,500.00 Scholarships that will be awarded in 2013! Instructions, requirements and guidelines are included on the Application. You must be a graduating Broward County High School Senior, accepted, and soon to be attending the University of Florida the upcoming year for consideration.
Awards will be presented at this year’s Gator’s Do Great Things in May 2013!
Broward County Gator Club® Scholarship Application
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
2013 Application Year
Congratulations on your acceptance to THE University of Florida!
It’s GREAT to be a Florida Gator!
(Please type or print, answer all fields to the best of your ability & then follow all directions)
Name: _____________________________________ Age:_____ DOB: ____________________
Email: ____________________________ Twitter, LinkedIn, or Facebook: (Circle if Yes)
Address: ___________________(city, state) (zip)______Ph: ( ) ____ -______
High School: School BRACE Advisor:
BRACE Advisor Email: BRACE Advisor Ph: ( ) ____ -______
Weighted G.P.A.: _______
Unweighted G.P.A.: _______
SAT: _______ (Math) _______ (Reading) ________ (Writing)
and/or ACT: _______
List all of your community service. Please divide the hours according to those earned as part of in school activities and those accumulated that are not school related; include total hours: (Use additional sheets if necessary).
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List all scholastic achievements and awards; include college level courses you have taken: (Use additional sheets if necessary)
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List all extracurricular activities. Please indicate whether they are school or non-school related; include honors, awards or special recognition: (Use additional sheets if necessary)
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List your favorite activities and special interests, hobbies and sports: (Use additional sheets if necessary)
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What is your planned major?
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Work Experience (Use additional sheets if necessary)
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Employer: _____________________________________ Supervisor: _____________________
Description of daily responsibilities/tasks/objectives:
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Description of accomplishments:
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Employer: _____________________________________ Supervisor: _____________________
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Description of accomplishments:
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If there are any circumstances that you feel have created a need for financial assistance in order for you to attend college, please explain; (Use additional sheets if necessary)
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Please identify any members of your family (include their relationship to you) who currently attend or have attended the University of Florida:
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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Your application will not be complete nor considered unless, along with this application, you submit ALL of the following:
- An official copy of your High School transcript; and
- Proof of SAT (including all categories) and/or ACT Scores; and
- Proof of Community Service Hours (signed documentation, verification, or letters from volunteering entity); and
- At least one letter of recommendation (for this scholarship) from your school; and
- At least one letter of recommendation (for this scholarship) from outside your school; and
- Proof of Acceptance to the University of Florida (including Student ID#); and
- A brief written statement discussing why you selected The University of Florida, your goals, objectives, and why you believe you should receive a scholarship. Add anything you think will be helpful to the Scholarship Committee in its consideration of your application. Please limit to two (2) pages total, double-spaced, and twelve (12) font.
The DEADLINE to submit your 2013 Application is Friday, March 29, 2013. Therefore, your application, along with all of the items above, must be postmarked by March 29, 2013 to be considered. Any applications postmarked with a later date will not be reviewed.
Mail to: Broward County Gator Club®
C/O Scholarship Review Committee
Attn: Julie Van Pelt, VP Academics
P.O. Box 670446
Coral Springs, FL 33067-0446
If you have any questions, you may e-mail them to: bcgcacademics@gmail.com.
I hereby certify all information submitted above to the Broward County Gator Club® is true and accurate.
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Applicant’s Signature Date
Scholarship winners will be notified on or before April 26, 2013, and awarded their Scholarship soon thereafter at a Broward County Gator Club® Event, as well as at the Scholarship Winner’s Senior Awards Night. Please check our website for more information about the event.
Please also visit our website www.browardcountygatorclub.com for more information on the Broward County Gator Club®, upcoming events, resources, volunteer opportunities, networking information, and much more. Thank you so much for your application! It’s GREAT to be a Florida Gator!
