Alice V Johnson Scholarship

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 1^st 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 Service – Please 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?):
__________________________________