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We award scholarships to anyone who qualifies regardless of protected class.
We award scholarships to anyone who qualifies regardless of protected class.
Recommendations for Alworth Scholarship Applicants
We greatly appreciate the time and effort that it takes to submit a recommendation on behalf of Alworth Scholarship applicants. Recommendations definitely impact the selection process for the $24,000 Alworth Scholarship. The following are several suggestions that may be helpful to consider.
We greatly appreciate the time and effort that it takes to submit a recommendation on behalf of Alworth Scholarship applicants. Recommendations definitely impact the selection process for the $24,000 Alworth Scholarship. The following are several suggestions that may be helpful to consider.
1. It is not necessary to mention GPA or class rank. No need to include a list of activities. This information is provided on the transcript and by the student on their application.
2. It is helpful to provide information that addresses the applicant’s character, perseverance, and ambition and may include the following:
2. It is helpful to provide information that addresses the applicant’s character, perseverance, and ambition and may include the following:
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Potential for future academic success.
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Innate abilities especially in math and/or science.
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Curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.
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Leadership and follow through.
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Honesty, integrity, and impact on others.
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Special accomplishments and/or exceptional qualities.
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Helpfulness and compassion for others.
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Qualities that demonstrate why this student would be a good academic investment. And, if you are aware of any extenuating circumstances such as home life, financial, or other issues that demonstrate “the need” for a scholarship, it is helpful to the decision-making process to mention that.
Recommendation Submission Instructions
Recommendations are important to the scholarship selection process. Students are required to have personally requested a recommendation from one math or science teacher well in advance of the January 15th application deadline.
Once the student enters a teacher’s name and email address on the scholarship application, the teacher receives an email that includes the name of the student and directions for submitting the recommendation.
Recommendations may be submitted through the Alworth website only, using this link:
https://www.alworthscholarship.org/alworth/recommend/
Please submit your recommendation by January 15 with the final deadline of January 31st.
Recommendations are important to the scholarship selection process. Students are required to have personally requested a recommendation from one math or science teacher well in advance of the January 15th application deadline.
Once the student enters a teacher’s name and email address on the scholarship application, the teacher receives an email that includes the name of the student and directions for submitting the recommendation.
Recommendations may be submitted through the Alworth website only, using this link:
https://www.alworthscholarship.org/alworth/recommend/
Please submit your recommendation by January 15 with the final deadline of January 31st.
Should you have any questions please email breanne@alworthscholarship.org or call 218-722-9366.
Thank you!
Breanne Tepler, Executive Director
Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund
Thank you!
Breanne Tepler, Executive Director
Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund
