The Grace Fort Gouldsby Scholarship FoundationApplication Instructions Statement of Purpose: The Grace Fort Gouldsby Scholarship Foundation awards scholarships for the purpose of recognizing high school seniors in the state of Texas who have demonstrated outstanding and committed service in their community as well as academic excellence. This award is intended to provide financial assistance to such students in attaining their educational and career goals. Scholarship Award: The Grace Fort Gouldsby Foundation Scholarship will award a minimum of one scholarship a year to a Texas high school senior planning on attending an accredited college or university. The Scholarship will award $1,000 to the student and will be dispersed biannually. Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for the Grace Fort Gouldsby Scholarship Foundation award you must: Be accepted to attend an accredited College or University Be a graduating high school senior and must graduate prior to September 1 of the Award year Must be a Texas resident Application Requirements & Checklist: Completed scholarship application form: Student Information School & Community Activities Official high school transcript with cumulative GPA. A signed recommendation from someone familiar with the applicant, except parents or other relatives Essays on given topics (must be typed or written legibly) Application Submission Instructions & Deadline: All completed application packages must be received by August 8th of the award year. No application materials will be accepted after the deadline. Questions: Please submit questions to Mattye Gouldsby Jones, President, at gfgsfoundation@gmail.com or 214-682-7944 Student InformationStudent NameDate of Birth Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY Parents' NamesStreet AddressCityStateZip CodeHome Address Street Address City State AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific ZIP Code PhoneEmail High School NameCounselor's NameCumulative GPA(IMPORTANT! Attach an official high school transcript with cumulative GPA from your high school counselor. It is required for this scholarship application to be considered complete. Applications received without an official transcript will not be considered for scholarship awards) TranscriptEssay QuestionsWrite an essay explaining your educational and career plans beyond high school. Essays must not be less than 100 words and not more than 500 words and must be typed or written legibly. Please attach your essay below in one of the following formats: (.doc or .docx).Write an essay explaining why you should receive the scholarship and what attributes differentiate you from other applicants. Essays must not be less than 100 words and not more than 500 words and must be typed or written legibly. Please attach your essay below in one of the following formats: (.doc or .docx).Other Documents Please submit a signed recommendation from someone familiar with your character, service, and achievements (church member, church auxiliary officer, high school teacher, counselor, principal, coach, community member, etc.).Recommendation LetterAccepted file types: doc, docx, pdf.Additional Recommendation LetterAccepted file types: doc, docx, pdf.Recommendation Letter(s) Drop files here or Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx. List all scholastic, athletic, and community organizations & activities below:Organization /Activity Name# Years ActiveOrganizational Sponsor or AdvisorList Leadership Position(s) Or office(s) held (if applicable)
