Soroptimist Application

Soroptimist International of Victor Valley

and

Happy Trails Children’s Foundation

Irene Somerset Gould Scholarship Application

An affiliate fund of High Desert Community Foundation

Applicant must be female and pursuing a business related career.

Name: _______________________________________ Date of Birth: __________________

Mailing Address: _____________________________________________________________

Permanent Address: __________________________________________________________

Phone: ___________________ Cell Phone: __________________ GPA _______________

Parent or Guardian’s Name: ____________________________________________________

SAT or ACT Scores (if taken) _____________ Math ____________ Verbal __________

High School Name: ____________________________________________________________

Tell us about your education goals:

Planned Major: ______________________ Occupation Goal: ________________________

Why did you pick this business career? _____________________________________________

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Colleges to which you are applying:

1) ________________________________________ Location _________________________

2) ________________________________________ Location __________________________

How many other family members are in or about to enter college? __________________

How many other family members have attended college? _________________________

Tell us about yourself:

What are your hobbies, extracurricular activities, interests, and/or travels?

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What type of community service have you done? _____________________________________

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Tell us "Why You"?

Why do you think we should choose you as a scholarship recipient? _________________

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Make a brief statement about your need and/or desire for scholarship assistance: ______________________________________________________________________________

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Deadline for applications is May 15, 2008. Mail your application with attachments to:

Attn: Tina Olsen, Scholarship Chairperson
Soroptimist International of Victor Valley
% High Desert Community Foundation
P.O. Box 2028
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 245-9999

Student Signature ______________________________________________________________

Parent Signature _______________________________________________________________

Date ____________________________

Please provide the following with your application:

Personal resume
One letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor.
One letter of recommendation from a community leader or adult friend.
Current certified school transcript. (3.0 GPA or higher required)
An essay explaining your future plans as a business professional and how you will succeed with your career of choice. (maximum 2 pages)

Soroptimist International of Victor Valley is a service organization dedicated to helping women and girls in our community. Our scholarship recipients will be invited to attend one of our meetings for a special recognition luncheon.