Scribd
Upload
743 views5 pages

Gwhollinger 23

The George Washington Hollinger, Sr. Foundation established the Bernice Hollinger Memorial Scholarship in 1994 in memory of Bernice Hollinger, an educator. The scholarship supports African American students within a 50-mile radius of Repton, Alabama who show academic achievement, financial need, and interest in higher education. To apply, students must submit an application, references, transcripts, ACT scores, and essay by April 22, 2023 for consideration of the award to be used upon college enrollment in the fall.

Uploaded by

api-371629484
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
743 views5 pages

Gwhollinger 23

The George Washington Hollinger, Sr. Foundation established the Bernice Hollinger Memorial Scholarship in 1994 in memory of Bernice Hollinger, an educator. The scholarship supports African American students within a 50-mile radius of Repton, Alabama who show academic achievement, financial need, and interest in higher education. To apply, students must submit an application, references, transcripts, ACT scores, and essay by April 22, 2023 for consideration of the award to be used upon college enrollment in the fall.

Uploaded by

api-371629484
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 5

THE BERNICE HOLLINGER

MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
The George Washington Hollinger, Sr. Foundation, Inc. established the Bernice
Hollinger Memorial Scholarship in 1994. It was established in memory of the late
Bernice Hollinger, eldest daughter and educator, for over 40 years. The first
scholarship was awarded in June of that year.

The George Washington Hollinger, Sr. Foundation, Inc. is a


non-profit
charitable organization
with interest in education and Christian missions.

It was established to encourage and support the efforts of young African- American
students to stay in school, strive for higher education, and become model citizens.

Counselors
Copy the attached application for interested students.
Please ensure that all transcripts include
ACT scores
Incomplete packets will not be accepted.

INITIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION INCLUDE:


FOR MORE INFO
African American Graduating Senior
50-mile radius of Repton, Al Clara Hutchings, 251-564-1428
High academic performance
Interest in Achieving higher education [email protected]
Financial need The G. W. Hollinger Foundation, Inc.
Good moral character P.O. Box 1705
All applications must be mailed Monroeville, AL 36461
Additional requirements are listed in the application.
Submission Deadline- Postmark by April 22, 2023

The G. W. Hollinger Sr. Foundation, Inc.


BERNICE HOLLINGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Complete and Return to: The G. W. Hollinger Sr. Foundation, Inc.
Ms. Clara Hutchings, Chairperson Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 1705
Monroeville, Alabama 36460
Copies of School transcripts and ACT scores must be sent
by the School before this application can be considered.

Part I- Personal Data


(Type or print in ink)
Name _______________________________________________________________________
Last First Middle

Permanent Address ____________________________________________________________


Street
____________________________________________________________________________
City State Zip

Home Phone Number __________________________ Cell Number______________________

Birth date ______________________ Single _____________ Married ____________________

Father’s Name _______________________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________
City State Zip

Occupation __________________________________________________________________

Mother’s Name _______________________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________
City State Zip

Occupation __________________________________________________________________

Guardian (if applicable) _______________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________
City State Zip

Occupation __________________________________________________________________

Revised 5/10/22
Part II- Family Income
(Please complete All information)

Yearly Gross family income (before taxes) __________________________________

Number of adults in household _____________

Number of children in household____________

Number of children in college ______________

Do you plan to work during the summer?____________

Part III- Educational Background


(Please complete all information)
High School(s) attended

Current Name _______________________ Location __________________________

Dates Attended ______________________

Name ______________________________ Location __________________________

Dates Attended _____________________

Part IV-Work Experience and Extracurricular Activities

Attach your Résumé.

Part V- School Information

Do you plan to enter college or technical school for the Fall Semester?

_________________

Name of school you plan to attend in the fall.

_________________________________________________________________

Revised 5/10/22
Part VI- Application Requirements

Applications must be postmarked on or before April 22, 2023.

Only students who are candidates for graduation this spring and who plan to attend a
college/university or technical school will be considered for the scholarship.

If considered, the Scholarship will be awarded after notification of enrollment into a


college or university. A GPA of 2.5 or higher should be maintained.

Please be sure your application packet includes the following:

____ Résumé

____ Photograph of Yourself

____ 3 Character Recommendations (on an official letter in a sealed envelope) from:

___ High School Principal or Counselor

___ High School Teacher

___ Spiritual Leader (Pastor, Minister, Sunday School Teacher, Church Youth Leader,
etc.,)

____ Essay 250 words typed (indicating your personal ambitions and goals for the future.)

____Transcript

____ ACT Score


(Transcripts and ACT scores must be mailed directly from the school.)

I hereby declare that all information provided in this application is true.

I have requested that my official High School Transcript and ACT score be forwarded to
the G. W. Hollinger, Sr. Foundation, Inc.

I agree to accept the decision of the Scholarship Committee.

___________________________________________ __________________

Signature Date

Revised 5/10/22

You might also like