Star Stepper Scholarships

About this page:

Congratulations to all of our Seniors!  It is that time when many of you are making college decisions. To assist in this effort I have added this page to your website to provide you with scholarship opportunities. Check this page regularly for updates and new scholarship information.

 

Star Stepper Scholarship Requirements:

Purpose:

To recognize senior John Marshall High School Star Steppers accomplishments during their tenure on the team and to celebrate individual contributions to the John Marshall community.

 

Amount of Award:

The amount will vary each year.  The scholarship is a reimbursable award for tuition and/or books.

 

Application Requirements:

A 250 word Essay- "What being a Star Stepper means to me"

Resume: A detailed account of accomplishments; as a Star Stepper, other organization affiliations, leadership positions and community service.

 

Review Process:

The scholarship committee comprised of Star Stepper booster parent volunteers (non-senior parents) and Mrs. Gardner-Shore, will review and rate the scholarship applications.  The scholarship will be awarded at the Ramblerette Banquet.

 

Additional Information:

The scholarship is valid for one year from the date of award.  If not used within one year, recipient forfeits the scholarship.

Proof of enrollment in an academically accredited course, trade school or other career enhancing course is required prior to release of funds.

Scholarship award will be sent to the Star Stepper school of choice and will appear as a credit on her account.

 

Time Line:

Applications due date (NO EXCEPTIONS) March 28th at 8am

CLICK THE BELOW LINK, to download your application.

                                        

Download Scholarship Application

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