2015 Scholarship App - Calvin Johnson Jr Foundation, Inc

CALVIN JOHNSON JR.
FOUNDATION
2015 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Deadline: April 27, 2015
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The Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation offers scholarships to graduating high school football student-athletes*. Recipients
are selected on the basis of scholastic achievement, leadership on and off the field, academic goals, recommendations
and financial need. The Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2008 by
Calvin Johnson Jr., All-Pro Wide Receiver of the Detroit Lions.
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*This 2015 scholarship application is only for graduating high school football student-athletes in
Metro-Atlanta and surrounding areas.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Attend high school as a graduating senior in Metro-Atlanta or surrounding areas
GPA of 2.5 or higher
Completed application form and written statement
Official copy of high school transcript (including first semester of senior year)
Copy of SAT or ACT results
Copy of College/University Acceptance Letter
Two letter of recommendation (Football coach must provide a reference)
Must be available to attend the CJJRF Leadership Conference and Scholarship Extravaganza
on June 25-28, 2015
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APPLICATION PACKET MUST BE POSTMARKED BY APRIL 27, 2015
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Completed application materials may be mailed, scanned or faxed to:
Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation Inc.
Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 1015
Tyrone, GA 30290
[email protected]
fax: 770-969-8579
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You may type directly onto this electronic form. To do so, press Tab to move through the field. Once completed; save
the document on your computer, print, sign and send with other requirements to the address listed above.
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CALVIN JOHNSON JR. FOUNDATION
2015 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Deadline: April 27, 2015
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Applicant Information:
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Full Name: Address: City/State/Zip: E-Mail: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Date of Birth: Place of Birth: !Education Information:
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High School: Graduation Date: High School Address: Overall GPA: ACT and/or SAT score:
ACT: SAT: High School Football Position: Extracurricular Activities (athletics, music, clubs, community service and etc):
attach additional sheets if necessary
University you plan to attend: Anticipated Academic Major: Career Plans: !
List all special honors and awards you have received during your high school career:
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attach additional sheets if
Essay:
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On a separate sheet of paper, please write an essay of atleast 300 words on:
!Describe your career goals and how the Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation Scholarship will help you to
achieve these aspirations.
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Parent/Guardian Information:
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Name of Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Address: City/State/Zip: E-Mail: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Number of siblings: !
Financial Information:
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List Ages: Parents’/Guardians’ Combined Income per year:
Number of family members attending college in Fall 2015:
Describe your financial need for a scholarship: List current known sources of scholarships, grants, or financial aid: If awarded this scholarship, how will you pay for the rest of your tuition and fees? !I certify that the information given on this application is true. I understand that falsification of any information may result
in termination of any scholarships granted by CJJRF. My signature below verifies that I have read and accept these
conditions.
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Signatures:
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Applicant:
Date:
Parent/Guardian:
Date:
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