GM Foundation Scholarship Application 2022 DRAFT
”This is our way to recognize Gregg’s positive impact on the lives of others, his passion for his job and community, and his interest in mentoring future sports journalists and professionals.”
Page 1 Overview:
SCHOLARSHIP: GM Foundation will award minimum of
X ($Amount) Scholarships annually to winning (senior HS student/or college JR-SN) nominee.
AWARD WINNERS: will be selected based on their interest in sports and the sports industry, their plans to pursue a career in: sports journalism, sports information, athletic administration, marketing or management, and their positive impact on others around them.
CANDIDATES: must be nominated by an adult who has known the student for more than 2 years. It could be a teacher, coach, athletic director, or guidance counselor. They must provide a letter of recommendation describing the candidate’s:
Contributions to their schools journalism department, athletic department or any team.
Accomplishments (publications or informational stories) with sports involvement.
Experiences or traits that make the candidate an exceptional scholarship nominee.
Positive impact on the lives of others and a commitment of following this career path.
ELIGIBILITY: Student applicants must meet the following criteria:
College-bound senior currently attending high school
Must be attending a college or university in the fall of 2022; Junior or Senior Year.
Demonstrated the value of being a kind, positive influence on others.
Interest and involvement in sports journalism, sports information, marketing or management.
APPLICATIONS: must be postmarked no later than September 15, 2022 and must include the following:
Completed application.
One (1) letter of recommendation
Short essay or portfolio explaining experiences and interest in sports and what
makes the applicant an exceptional scholarship candidate.
Admission/Enrollment to college plans for 2022-23 year
The GM Foundation will not allow discrimination of any kind regardless of gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
Questions should be directed to: GM Foundation- (Gmail) Phone number
SEND: applications to-GM Foundation
2118 Mayfred Lane Camp Hill, PA 17011
Page 2 Checklist
GM Foundation Application Requirements Checklist:
GM Foundation Scholarship Application
One (1) Letter of Recommendation
Essay/Portfolio
Statement of Application or acceptance to college for 2022-2023
I certify that these documents are enclosed to be considered for the GM Foundation scholarship.
Signed:_______________________________
Print Name:____________________________
Page 3 Application
GM Foundation Scholarship Application
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name: _______________________________Date: ___________________
Address: _____________________________________________
City: ___________________________________________
State: ___________ Zip: ____________
Birthdate: ________/________/________
Phone: __________________________
Email Address: _______________________
SCHOOL INFORMATION
Current High School: ____________________________________________
High School Counselor: ______________________________
Email: ____________________________________
College you plan to attend for the 2022-23 academic year:
________________________________________________________________
Parent or Guardian information:
Name:__________________________________________
Phone Email:_________________________
Page 4 Acknowledgement
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
I have read and understand the information and conditions of the GM Foundation Scholarship program as explained in the attached packet of information. I give permission to officials of my institution to release transcripts of my academic record and other information if requested for consideration for this Scholarship. I affirm that this application and essay/portfolio is my own work and that all information provided by me is true and correct and that any false information will automatically disqualify me from consideration for this scholarship. If awarded the scholarship, I understand that I must enroll and attend college by the fall semester for the year following receipt of my award letter.
Student’s Signature: ________________________________ Date:_________
Parent/Guardian’s Signature: _________________________ Date: _________