Award of Excellence Scholarship Application

This person may be contacted in the event a member of the Scholarship Selection Committee wants more information before making a decision.

List sports in which you have participated during high school, check the year(s) you have participated (including varsity & junior varsity sports, as well as other athletic endeavors that incorporate a high level of skill, athleticism and time commitment (i.e. dance, gymnastics, taekwondo, etc). Please also list the years participated, leadership roles/awards, and the average number of hours spent on the sport per week.

List school-related activities in which you have participated during high school (i.e. class offices, clubs, debates, music, theater, publications, special awards, student government, etc.) Check the year(s) of participation for each activity and note any leadership role you served or what significance the activity had for you.

List below any part-time jobs you have had throughout high school.

List below any community involvement experience you have held on an average on-going basis (i.e. volunteer projects, mentorships, etc.)

This 300-500 word essay should be a personal statement resulting from soul-searching and deep deliberation. As you begin to brainstorm ideas for your essay, consider the following questions: What life lesson(s) have sports taught you? What have you done to enhance your community? How has community involvement helped develop your leadership skills?

On my honor, I certify that this application has been completed as accurately as possible and that I will notify Gator Bowl Charities if there are any significant changes. I undestand Gator Bowl Charities has the right to contact my guidance counselor to verify all information is correct. I also understand that if I am selected as a recipient of the Gator Bowl Charities Award of Excellence Scholarship, the scholarship will be awarded contingent upon the following conditions being met: 1. I must maintain at least a 3.5 GPA during my senior year of high school and graduate from my high school 2. I must comply with my high school’s regulations, rules, and codes of conduct 3. I must refrain from the use of controlled substances 4. I must gain acceptance to a university/community college for the summer/fall term immediately following my graduation 5. I must agree to comply with all university regulations, rules, and codes of conduct governing students on campus