2019 co-action scholarship application · • students receiving “full ride” scholarships are...

2019 Co-Action Scholarship Application

Applicant name: School attended:

Important Information

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION TO YOUR DESKTOP TO GET STARTED Download and save this application form to your desktop.

You should be able to save the PDF and revisit your application form.

If you cannot save the form, consider creating your activities resume and essays in another program and importing theminto your application form prior to printing it out.

CHECK OFF THE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING Identify each scholarship for which you meet the criteria and check them off on the Co-Action and/or Community check

lists.

COMPLETE THE CO-ACTION APPLICATION FORM Complete the application form, including the overview, questionnaire and any applicable essay (essay sheets can be found

at the end of the application packet)

Include an Activities Resume using the form in the application packets or use your own activities resume.

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS Complete and submit any of the specific scholarship applications for those programs that do not use the Co-Action

application packet.

OTHER DOCUMENTATION Include any required documents such as recommendations, personal statements or essays (essay sheets can be found at

the end of the application packet)

Your guidance office will attach a copy of your schedule and current transcript to your application

TURN IN THE CO-ACTION APPLICATION FORM If possible, save a copy of your application form to your computer

Print out a copy of the Co-Action application form. If not saved to your computer, make an extra copy for yourself.

Reminders • Review specific deadlines and requirements for each scholarship program

• Students receiving “full ride” scholarships are not eligible for these awards

• All scholarships and awards will be announced in May

• Winners will receive procedures and information outlining how to claim their award

• Requirements to collect the scholarship must be completed by December 31, 2019

• Scholarships are to be used for tuition expenses during the 2019-2020 school year

• Scholarship application deadline – Thursday, February 28, 2019, by 12:00 pm

The Co-Action application must be submitted on or before Thursday, February 28, 2019, by 12:00 pm

Co-Action Scholarship Checklist


The following local organizations use the Co-Action Scholarship Application packet. You can easily apply for these programs using this checklist. Check off the scholarships for which you are applying. Co-Action will forward your application to the donating organization.

Co-Action Academic Resources Scholarship Fund Scholarship (All area high school students eligible)

Oak Meadows Senior Living Scholarship (All area high school students eligible)

Platinum Bank Scholarship (All area high school students eligible)

Alerus Financial Scholarship (Residency requirement)

Oakdale Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship (Residency requirement)

Allie Mazur Memorial Scholarship (Hill-Murray, North & Tartan students eligible)

Hal and Marion Norgard Memorial Scholarship (North & Tartan students eligible)

All Family Dental Scholarship (separate essay required – form in packet) (North & Tartan students eligible)

Mike White Memorial Scholarship (North & Tartan students eligible)

Fulton Klinkerfues Memorial Scholarship (North & Tartan students eligible)

North High Drama Scholarships (North students eligible)

Tartan High Drama Scholarship (separate essay required – form in packet) (Tartan students eligible)

Larry Hartman Memorial Scholarship (Tartan students eligible)

David Riggs Keep on Moving Scholarship (separate essay required – form in packet) (Tartan students eligible)

Community Sponsored Scholarship Checklist


The following scholarship programs are offered by community organizations that are not affiliated with Co-Action. Co-Action lists these scholarships as a free service to you.

Many of the following programs do not use the Co-Action Scholarship Application packet. Many have special applications processes, including the requirement of additional essays and may have other deadlines. Read the requirements carefully and follow their directions. Note the residency or school attended requirements as indicated.

American Legion North St. Paul Post #39 (All Area High School students eligible)

Garnet Masonic Lodge #166 Scholarship Fund (All Area High School students eligible)

Krebsbach Charitable Foundation (All Area High School students eligible)

Maplewood-Oakdale Lions Club (All Area High School students eligible)

North St. Paul, Maplewood, Oakdale Rotary Club (All Area High School students eligible)

Drea Alm Foundation Memorial Scholarship (North High students only)

Golben Scholarships (North High students only)

Friends of Instrumental Music Scholarship (North High students only)

Kopp Family Foundation (North High students only)

North High Retired Teachers Book Club Scholarship (North High students only)

The Polaris Yearbook and Lifetouch Studios Leadership Scholarship (North High students only)

Carl H. Lipke Vocal Music Scholarship (North High students only)

Doris Sweet/Ann Fesenmaier Scholarship (North High students only)

Mary Jane Warren Memorial Scholarship (North High students only)

North St. Paul Business and Professional Association Scholarship (North High students only)

Alexandra Waeffler Social Justice Scholarship (North High students only)

Barbara Nelson Scholarship (North High students only)

Nancy Sundgaard Davidson Memorial Scholarship (North High students only)

Micheal G. Hartmon Memorial Scholarship (Tartan High students only)

Kopp Family Foundation (Tartan High students only)

Lifetouch Presidential Scholarship (Tartan High students only)

Tartan Student Council Scholarship (Tartan High students only)

Jason Naugle Memorial Scholarship (Tartan High students only)

Nicole Schaut Memorial Scholarship (Tartan High students only)

Co-Action Scholarship Application Form

Name

Address

City, State, Zip

Email Home Phone

High School attended Year graduated

College, University or Technical College you are planning to attend:

Intended Major:

Are there any significant financial or personal circumstances that you would like to share with the committee?

Please list scholarships, including award amount, that you have received from other organizations:

Complete the attached Activities Resume including all school and community activities in which you have participated during your time in high school. List all awards, honors, special recognition or leadership positions you held. In addition, please list your work experience beginning with your present/last job. Indicate the nature of the work, length of time you were employed and the hours worked per week.

I hereby certify that the above information is accurate and along with my transcript, may be released by the committee.

Application Signature Date

(Print & sign)

Parent Signature Date

(if under 18 years old)

For internal use only (Applicants do not complete this section)

Class rank GPA ACT SAT


Co-Action Scholarship Application Questionnaire


In order to help our committee select candidates for the Co-Action Scholarships, please answer these questions in the space provided.

1. Describe your career goals and how you plan to achieve them.

2. Describe a time you were in a leadership role and what you learned from it.

Student Activities Resume


Notes: Use this Student Activities Resume or submit your own resume. Using this resume Using my own resume (attached) If more space is needed use the second page.

Academic Honors and Recognition

Academic Honor/Recognition Grade Level(s) Received

Extracurricular Activities (Academic, Arts, Athletics, Clubs, Community, etc.)

Activity Grade Levels Time Spent (Avg.)

Hrs/Wk Wks/Yr

Position/Honors/Responsibilities

Volunteer Activities


Hrs/Wk Wks/Yr


Summer and Work Experience

Experience Employer Date Hours/Week

Student Activities Resume – continued if needed


Notes: Use this Student Activities Resume or submit your own resume. Using this resume Using my own resume (attached) If more space is needed use the second page.

Academic Honors and Recognition

Academic Honor/Recognition Grade Level(s) Received

Extracurricular Activities (Academic, Arts, Athletics, Clubs, Community, etc.)


Hrs/Wk Wks/Yr


Volunteer Activities


Hrs/Wk Wks/Yr


Summer and Work Experience

Experience Employer Date Hours/Week

All Family Dental Scholarship Essay

Include:

- An essay no longer than 500 words describing your future life plans and aspirations.


Oakdale Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Essay Include:

- A personal statement in which you share obstacles you have faced and how you overcame them as well as how this scholarshipwill help you reach your goals.


Tartan High Drama Scholarship Essay Include:

- Highlight your theater experience, expressing ways the program benefitted from your participation and how your participationin theatre has impacted your life.


David Riggs Keep on Moving Scholarship Essay Include:

- Read Chapter 2 of the book One Split Second (book available for free in Tartan Guidance Office) and submit anessay, no longer than 500 words, about your decision to drive distraction free.


Friends of Instrumental Music Scholarship Essay Include:

Highlight your band experience, expressing ways you were an asset to the program and how your participation in band has impacted your life.


Carl H. Lipke Vocal Music Scholarship Essay Include:

- 250 word (maximum) essay “Why music is important to my life.”


Doris Sweet/Ann Fesenmaier Scholarship Essay

Include:

- Provide a personal essay stating how you have made a turn-around and improved your academic performance especially ingrades 11 and 12


North High Retired Teachers Scholarship Essay

Include:

- Write an essay about why you want to teach


North St. Paul Business and Professional Association Scholarship

Include:

- Write an essay about your career goals in business


Alexandra Waeffler Social Justice Scholarship Essay

Include:

- Write an essay explaining how you have helped the underprivileged (through community service or employment) and how youexpect to use your post-secondary education to serve others in need


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