The Alice V. Johnson Scholarship Program

Alice V. Johnson was both generous and concerned about young people.  Accordingly, she left a portion of her estate in trust to the Diocese of Massachusetts to provide assistance for young people of the Episcopal faith that are deemed worthy and need assistance in continuing their education beyond high school.  Her legacy was given in honor of her parents, Charles A. and Emily A. Hanson and of her uncle, the Rev. Frits L. Anderson.  It is intended to assist young people in preparing for their chosen profession.

Each year The Alice V. Johnson Scholarship Program will distribute the income from her legacy.  Applicants must provide a complete scholarship application package, which is available in the church office at 67 Norwood Street in Everett.  Applications must be received by May 1st each year a scholarship is needed and may be mailed to Grace Church, Everett, Attention: Alice V. Johnson Scholarship Committee, PO Box 490285, Everett, MA 02149 or dropped off at the church office, 67 Norwood Street, Everett.  All applicants must be active members of an Episcopal church and should also be aware of the following criteria:

·         Scholarships are for full-time or part-time undergraduate college and vocational school students and for high school seniors who are planning to enter an accredited college or vocational institution.

·         In awarding the scholarships, preference will first be given to faithful members of Grace Church in Everett, MA, second to members of churches in the Mystic River Deanery.

·         Additional selection priorities include: financial need, demonstrated commitment to Christian ideals, academic achievement, service to the community, and academic potential.

·         Awards for graduate studies are not granted through this program.

·         Applicants must send the complete application package itemized on the checklist.

·         Scholarship awards are for one year only; re-application is necessary each year.

·         An applicant must be accepted for admission by an accredited institution and show proof of school enrollment.  If a scholarship is awarded to any person who does not attend school, the scholarship must be reimbursed to the Trust.

·         Conditions of Acceptance must be signed when the scholarship money is distributed.

 

Members of the Alice V. Johnson Scholarship Committee will make final decisions on scholarship awards. For additional information, please feel free to talk with scholarship committee member: Peggy Faison 781-397-2235.


Application for Alice V. Johnson Scholarship Program

This application will become complete and valid only when you have returned the following materials to the Scholarship Committee of Grace Church in Everett by May 1.

_____ Application for Scholarship including essays

_____ Transcript – High School (or GED Certificate) or current educational institution

_____ Copy of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or College Scholarship

Service Financial Aid Form

_____ 4 signed letters, in sealed envelopes

Ø      Recommendation from a teacher

Ø      Recommendation from a church member

Ø      Recommendation from an adult friend or employer

Ø      Statement of financial need from parents or guardian on family size, income, and circumstances

 

Name __________________________________ Date of Application ________________

 

Date of Birth: Month__________ Day__________ Year__________        Age _________

 

Home Address _________________________________________________________________

                         _________________________________________________________________

 

Name of your church           

Number of years as a church member__________________________

 

REQUIRED ESSAYS

A.) School Activities – Please describe any activities, leadership positions held, dates of participation, and special honors you may have received.

B.) Church Activities – Please describe your participation in the life of your church and the diocese.

C.) Community ServicePlease describe volunteer work you have done to help make a positive difference in your community or other areas.

D.) Plans for the future – Please describe your background, goals for the future, and why you need and are applying for this scholarship. 


APPLICANT'S EMPLOYMENT RECORD

 

Employer: _____________________________________________________________________

Type of Business: _______________________________________________________________    

Job Description: ________________________________________________________________

Employed from: ___/___/___ to  ___/___/___ 

Hourly Wage: __________________________

Reason for Leaving: _____________________________________________________________

 

Employer: _____________________________________________________________________

Type of Business: _______________________________________________________________    

Job Description: ________________________________________________________________

Employed from: ___/___/___ to  ___/___/___ 

Hourly Wage: __________________________

Reason for Leaving: _____________________________________________________________

 

 

EDUCATIONAL PLANS

 

What school do you plan to attend?  ________________________________________________

What degree will you be pursuing?  ________________________________________________

If you will be a first year student, have you been accepted? ______________________________

If you are an upper classman, indicate your present class level and area of study.

            Class level: _____________________________________________________________

            Study area: ______________________________________________________________

What is your planned program of study? ____________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

 


SCHOOL COSTS

 

Estimate the cost of the coming school year and how you plan to meet your expenses.

Expenses:

Tuition                                                  ____________________

Room                                                   ____________________

Food                                                    ____________________

Health Insurance                                  ____________________       

Books and Supplies                                   ____________________

Travel                                                   ____________________

Clothing                                                ____________________

Other _____________                      ____________________

Total                                                   $___________________

Initial Money Going Toward School:

Student Loans                                      ____________________

Other Scholarships                             ____________________

Other Funds                                         ____________________

Total                                                   $___________________

 

Do you plan to have a job during school? ____________________________________________

 

Amount of scholarship requested            $___________________

This does guarantee you will receive the amount you request.

Scholarship Committee use only:

 

Date Reviewed: ________________________________________________________________

Reviewed by: __________________________________________________________________ 

                       __________________________________________________________________

                       __________________________________________________________________

Approved: ____________________________________________________________________

            Scholarship Amount Awarded: _________________________

            Year of Scholarship: ____________________________

Disapproved (Why?): ____________________________________________________________

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