Florence Lindberg Memorial Scholarship

2015 Scholarship Criteria

Application Deadline:   Received by April 1, 2015

The Florence Lindberg Memorial Scholarship provides college financial assistance to outstanding graduating seniors.  The applicant must be a resident of Adelanto and plan to pursue a two year or four year degree.

Recipients receive a scholarship award to an accredited public or private institution of higher learning. The scholarship award is for tuition, books, educational fees or supplies.

Scholarship criteria:

• Minimum 3.0 G.P.A.
• High School graduating senior planning to attend a college or university
• Resident of Adelanto
• Exhibit community/high school involvement
• Demonstrate financial need

The application packet should include:

• Completed application
• Essay as described in guidelines
• Letters of recommendation (one must be from a teacher)
• Transcript

Note* Applications and projects may be mailed if desired.  Due to the nature of this scholarship, we welcome and encourage applicants to drop off their entire packages at the following address:

High Desert Community Foundation

16000 Apple Valley Road C3

Apple Valley, CA 92307

For more information, please call (760) 242-8877.

Florence Lindberg Memorial Scholarship

2015 Scholarship Application

Received By:  April 1, 2015

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION:

Name: __________________________________________________________________

Address:  _______________________________________________________________

City:  ____________________, California       Zip Code:  _________________________

Home Phone (     ) _________________   E-Mail Address:  _______________________

Date of Birth:  ____________________    Male   ______    Female   _______

1. FAMILY INFORMATION:

Parent or Guardian Name(s):  _________________________________________________

Address:  _______________________________________________________________

Occupation:  ________________________ Work Phone (     ) ____________________

III. TRANSCRIPT INFORMATION:  A high school verified transcript must be attached to this application.

GPA:  ______      SAT Scores:  Critical Reading ______ Math ______ Writing ______

1. MAJOR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: List all school activities in which you have participated during the past 4 years (i.e., student government, legitimate school clubs or campus organizations, Performing Arts, sports, etc.)

1. COMMUNITY SERVICE: List all community activities in which you have participated in without pay during the past 4 years (i.e., scouts, church involvement, volunteer work, etc.)

1. WORK EXPERIENCE:

VII. PROOF OF APPLICATION/REGISTRATION TO ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE FOR 2015 FALL TERM:

VIII. ESSAY.  Please write an essay (maximum 2 pages double spaced) telling us about yourself, your family, your hobbies, extracurricular activities and interests, your  educational goals, the community service/high school involvement you have done and why you should be chosen for this scholarship.

1. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: Please attach two (2) letters of recommendation. One must be from a teacher.  The second letter can be an individual in your community, your church, your work, or personal reference who is knowledgeable about your academic capabilities, skills, talents, and accomplishments.

1. APPLICANT CERTIFICATION

I certify that the information provided in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.  I understand that falsification of information may result in termination of any scholarship granted.

Printed Name:  ___________________________________________________________

Signature:  __________________________________ Date:  ______________________