Nacom Scholarship Application

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Application
2014-15 School Year
NACOM Scholarship Application Guidelines
NACOM Corporation, part of the Yazaki Corporation of Japan, was established in 1994
as a manufacturer of electronic components for the North American automotive industry.
NACOM is proud to award'2 scholarships of $1000.00 each to one graduating senior
from Griffin High School and Spalding High Schoolwho has demonstrated a true spirit
of continuous improvement in academic studies, community service and extracurricular
activities.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant must be a graduating high school senior with a minimum 3.0 grade point
average and planning to enroll in the fall after graduation at an accredited two- or fouryear college, university, or technical institution.
Application Process
Applicant must complete the application in its entirety. Photographs should not be
attached.
Please include the following with your application:
1. An official copy of your high school transcript.
2. A minimum of two (2) letters of recommendation (at least one academic and one
community service recommendation). Letters must be written by an adult who is at
least 21 years old and not a relative. Letters should include the writer's signature,
printed name, address, telephone number, and title.
Completed applications should be submitted to your Senior Counselor by MARCH 20,
2o15.
lncomplete applications will not be considered.
Selection Process
Each application will be judged by an independent scholarship committee. The
committee reserves the right of final decision.
The scholarship selection is weighted 2Oo/o on academics and 80% on community
service, charitable work, and volunteering.
Winners will be announced at each high school's Honors Day program.
Scholarship Payments
Scholarship funds will be applied toward tuition, fees, books, supplies, and/or equipment
required for courses at the educational institution.
All scholarship funds will be disbursed directly to the college by the Griffin-Spalding
County School System. lt is the responsibility of the winner of each scholarship to
contact the Finance Director of the school system to direct the funds to the appropriate
institution.
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NACOM Scholarshlp Application
Section
Name of applicant
I : Personal lnforniatfon
:
Middle
First
Home Address
Last
Apt. No.
Street Address
:
6
Citv
State
Zip code
Telephone number:
Name of Parent or
Guardian :
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Section 2 : Academic lnformation
High schoolAttending
(Check one) :
Name and LocAtion of the
lnstitute You plan to Attend
After High School :
tr
Griffin High School
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Spalding High School
Name of the lnstitute
City
Have you been accepted?
SAT Composite Score
Or ACT Score
State
n Yes
oNo
:
:
Grade Point Average
:
Out of a scale of
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Section 3 : Activities, Honors, Awards, and Employment
Please list and describe brieflyall Honors and Awards you have received in high school. You may
use additional sheets of paper as necessary.
Honors/Awards
Honor/Award
Description
Date Received
Please list and describe all extracurricular activities in which you have participated in high school.
lnclude any leadership positions you may have held in these activities. You may use additional
sheets of paper as necessary.
Community lnvolvement, Charitable/Volunteer Work & Extracurricular Activities
Activity
Description (Note Leadership Positions Held)
Date
Please list and describe briefly any employment you have held. You may use additional sheets as
necessary.
Employment
Place of Employment
Position Held
Hrs/Week
Date From
Date To
Section 4 : AutobiograPhY
Write a short autobiography, including the reasons for your choice of your ary3 of study after
ri]t,i,= plans. Do uor INCLUDE IDENTIFYING INFORMATION. You may use
graduation, career
"n-o
iOOitionat sheets of paper as necessary. (250-300 word limit)
write a brief explanation of your involvement in community, volunteer work &
use additional
charitable services explaining what you have learned from your experience. You may
sheets of paper as necessary. (250-30 word limit)
Section 4A : ptease
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Section 5 : ApplicantSignature
I certify that I meet the basic requirements of the scholarship program as described in the guidelines
and that the information provided is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Applicant Signature
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