Scholarship Award

Ellie Powell Recipient of NNMHA 2008 College Scholarship Award

 The Northern New Mexico Horsemen’s Association is proud to present its 2008 College Scholarship Award to Santa Fe High School 2008 Graduate Ellie Powell. In addition to being salutatorian of her graduating class, Ms. Powell’s achievements include scholastic awards, leadership roles in school and community clubs, and recognition in many horse related and public speaking competitions.

Ms. Powell received the Santa Fe Institute Award for Scientific Excellence, the Outstanding Achievement in AP Chemistry Award, and was the High Point State 4 H Horse Public Speaker. She has served as president of the SFHS Science Club, varsity swim team and Four Seasons 4-H Club, and captain of the New Mexico 4-H Champion Horse Judging team. She has competed in and ranked high in numerous horse reining, judging, and quarter horse competitions.

Ms Powell is to be commended for her ability to work toward goals as an individual and as part of a team as she pursues her education at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.

NORTHERN NEW MEXICO HORSEMEN'S ASSOCIATION

P.O. Box 4124, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87502

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

This College Scholarship application is only for High School graduating seniors who have participated in the 4-H or Horse related organizations. The applicant must show proof that he/she has been accepted to an accredited College or University in order for funds to be awarded.

Guidelines for selection are: 1) Past academic achievements, 2) financial need, 3) participation in 4-H or horse related club activities, and 4) having expressed an interest in achieving a higher education in any major.

 

CHECKLIST FOR YOUR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Have you completed the following? Each item on the checklist must be completed for consideration for this scholarship.

1. Documentation of participation in 4-H or other horse related club.

2. Proof of acceptance to an accredited college or university.

3. Academic achievements and a current transcript.

4. Statement of financial need.

5. An essay using 250-300 words maximum of Life Education Goals.

6. Letter of recommendation from one teacher, with name and address.

7. Letter of recommendation from one adult who is not a parent or relative, with name and address.

8. Statement of why you are interested in achieving a higher education in any major.

MAIL APPLICATIONS TO THE ABOVE ORGANIZATION C/O THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE.

Name _________________________________________________________

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High school attending ____________________________________________

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Colleges applied to (for Fall or Spring) Year: _________________________

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Accomplishments:

1. Scholastic achievments (ex. grade point, awards, etc.)

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2. Social activities (ex. school and social clubs, athletics. etc.)

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Essay: Discuss your life educational goals, (On an attached sheet of paper using 250-300 words maximum.

 

Recommendations: Letters of recommendations from one teacher and one social adult, (That is not a parent or relative). Please give name and address.

 

Teacher _______________________________________________________

Social adult ____________________________________________________

 

After the NNMHA Scholarship Committee reviews the applications, those chosen for an interwiew will be notified of the date. Dead line for application is May 1st and recipient will be nofitied by graduation.

 

I HEREBY STATE THAT ALL THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE.

Student Signature __________________________ Date _______________

Parent/Guardian Signature

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