Altrusa International, Inc.

of Montrose PO Box 3184 Montrose, CO 81402

ALTRUSA SCHOLARSHIPS

Below are the five different scholarships awarded by Altrusa throughout the year: 1. High School Graduates three $1,000 scholarships awarded, $500 per semester/two Montrose High School graduates and one Olathe High School graduate Deadline: March 1st a. Checks are distributed directly to the college the students are attending, $500 per semester. First check sent August 1st; second check sent in early January b. Applications are distributed directly and collected by the high school counselors in early January with a March 1st deadline c. Committee reviews applications then interviews top five MHS students and top three OHS students

2. Connie McIntire Endowment - $1,000 for academic year/non-renewable Deadline: March 1st a. Students must attend Colorado Mesa University Montrose Campus b. One student per academic year for $1,000 paid directly to Colorado Mesa University c. Student must maintain 3.0 GPA and be a full-time student (12 hrs. minimum) to receive spring $500 disbursement d. Applications are distributed and collected through the Montrose Campus e. Committee reviews applications and the top three applicants are interviewed to determine final selection

3. Delta-Montrose Technical College Scholarship - $1,000/non-renewable Deadline: March 1st a. Distributed in two $500 checks directly to the Delta-Montrose Technical College, one per semester b. Applications are distributed and collected through the Delta-Montrose Technical College counselors office c. Committee reviews applications and the top three applicants are interviewed to determine the final selection

4. Ben and Pat Woods Scholarship - $1000 for academic year/may be renewed for 4 years/one Montrose High School or Olathe High School graduate/major in Agriculture Deadline: March 1st a. Check is distributed directly to the college the student is attending. Check sent August 1st b. Applications are distributed directly and collected by the high school counselors in early January with a March 1st deadline c. Committee reviews applications and the top three applicants are interviewed to determine the final selection d. Student must maintain 3.0 GPA and be a full-time student (12 hrs. minimum)
Children and grandchildren of the Board Members of the Altrusa Club of Montrose, Colorado Foundation, Inc. are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.

5. Margaret Goodhue Endowment up to $1,000 to a qualified Montrose student, when funds become available

Revised 1/2012

Altrusa International, Inc. of Montrose PO Box 3184 Montrose, CO 81402

Application Instructions

General Scholarships Montrose High School Olathe High School Two $1,000 Scholarships One $1,000 Scholarship

Guidelines for General Scholarships: $500 Fall Semester; $500 Spring Semester Must maintain a 3.0 GPA Must have participated in extra-curricular activities of volunteering Financial need will be considered May be used at school of choice Application deadline March 1st. Personal interviews may be scheduled *Please provide a one page biographical sketch to help us know you better

Connie McIntire Endowment Scholarship Altrusa International of Montrose One $1,000 Scholarship Guidelines for Connie McIntire Endowment Scholarship: May only be used at Colorado Mesa University Montrose Campus $500 Fall Semester; $500 Spring Semester Must maintain a 3.0 GPA Must have participated in extra-curricular activities of volunteering Financial need will be considered Must be enrolled full time (at least 12 hours per semester) Application deadline March 1st. No extensions. Personal interviews may be scheduled *Please provide a one page biographical sketch to help us know you better

Delta-Montrose Technical College Scholarship One $1,000 Scholarship Guidelines for Delta-Montrose Technical College Scholarship: May only be used at Delta-Montrose Technical College $500 Fall Semester; $500 Spring Semester Must maintain a 3.0 GPA Must have participated in extra-curricular activities of volunteering Financial need will be considered Must be enrolled full time (at least 12 hours per semester) Application deadline March 1st. No extensions. Personal interviews may be scheduled *Please provide a one page biographical sketch to help us know you better

Ben and Pat Woods Scholarship One $1,000 Scholarship/may be renewed for 4 years Guidelines for Ben and Pat Woods Scholarship: Graduating senior of Montrose or Olathe High School Must be accepted at a 4 year college or university, declaring a major in Agriculture Must maintain a 3.0 GPA Must have participated in extra-curricular activities of volunteering Financial need will be considered Must be enrolled full time (at least 12 hours per semester) Application deadline March 1st. No extensions. Personal interviews may be scheduled *Please provide a one page biographical sketch to help us know you better

Margaret L. Goodhue Endowment Scholarship Guidelines for Margaret L. Goodhue Endowment Scholarship: Amount varies up to $1,000 when available

Application must be postmarked no later than March 1st Please mail to: PO Box 3184, Montrose, CO 81402

Revised 1/2012

Altrusa International, Inc. of Montrose PO Box 3184 Montrose, CO 81402 Ben & Pat Woods Agriculture Scholarship Application
Name Date of Birth ___/___/______ Physical Address: Number & Street Mailing Address: (if different from above) Social Security Number ______-_____-_______ Telephone # ( City ) _____ - _______ Male Female State Zip

List three most recent schools you have attended: ______________________________________________ From _________________ to _____________ ______________________________________________ From _________________ to _____________ ______________________________________________ From _________________ to _____________ What is your career goal? ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Employment Record (two most recent) Employer Type of Work Dates ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ High School __________________________________ Class Rank/Size _____ of ______ GPA ______ SAT Scores: Verbal Math ______ / ______ ACT Scores: English Math Soc Stud Naturals Comp ______/______/________/________/________

Student Signature ____________________________ Counselor Signature ________________________

APPLICATION MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN MARCH 1ST PLEASE MAIL TO: PO BOX 3184, MONTROSE, CO 81402 Page 1 of 3

Altrusa International, Inc. of Montrose PO Box 3184 Montrose, CO 81402 Ben & Pat Woods Agriculture Scholarship
College you plan to attend:______________________________________________________________ Have you been accepted?_____________

Have you applied for other Scholarships?

Yes

No

List all scholarships awarded and amount: ____________________________________________________________________________________

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List all scholarships you have applied for but are waiting for response: (include amount) ____________________________________________________________________________________

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It is required to attach the following: 1. Resume summarizing your high school activities 2. Official School Transcript 3. One page describing My education and career goals and how Ive provided service to my school and community. 4. Two Recommendations

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Please provide a short biographical sketch to help our evaluators know you better:

I permit the use of this information only for the purpose of evaluating my scholarship application and hereby attest that the information is true to the best of my knowledge.

Signature ____________________________________________________ Date ______________________ Thank you for your application. APPLICATION MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN MARCH 1ST PLEASE MAIL TO: PO BOX 3184, MONTROSE, CO 81402 Page 3 of 3

Altrusa International, Inc. of Montrose PO Box 3184 Montrose, CO 81402 Recommendation for Altrusa Scholarship
Students Name________________________________________________________________

Please address how you know the student, as well as the strengths and challenges of the applicant.

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Mail to: Altrusa International of Montrose, Colorado, Inc. Attn: Education Committee Chairman PO Box 3184 Montrose, CO 81402