Naperville Education Support Professionals Association

2019-2020 Kenni Johnston Scholarship Application

Students who meet the following criteria will be considered for a scholarship grant for the 2020-2021
school year:

 Dependent, of FULL MEMBER OF NESPA for minimum of two years by January 1, 2020
 Graduating senior admitted to an accredited educational institution OR
Full-time undergraduate student attending or admitted to an accredited educational institution
OR Full-time/ Part-Time graduate student of an accredited educational institution.

The Scholarship will be a minimum of $500.00. Funding for this self-sustaining scholarship
is from the scholarship raffle ticket sales. The number of scholarships awarded may vary
from year to year. The basis for the scholarship award will be the quality of the completed
application and the written essay as evaluated by the Scholarship Committee and confirmed
by the NESPA Executive Board. All decisions are final.

CONDITIONS

 No application will be accepted until the student is in his/her senior year of high school. The student
must present documentation of “letter of intent” to a post-high school institution, whether the student
made the final decision to accept or not.

 The scholarship money will be paid by NESPA’s treasurer directly to the school attended by the student
and will be used only for tuition, books or other academic fees. Upon notification of being a scholarship
recipient, the student will submit to the treasurer the necessary form with the name of the school,
address and student’s social security number for the check to be sent to the accredited education
institution.

 Previous recipients and applicants may reapply.

 All applicants will be notified of the committee’s decision by mail. Winners by phone and mail.

 Only complete applications will be considered. Supporting documentation must accompany

the application. The applicant is responsible for ensuring all documents are enclosed/submitted.

The application form and related materials must be completed and received by:

IEA/NEA Office
Attn: Linda Roberts
1555 Bond Street, Suite 121
Naperville, IL 60563
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
FEBRUARY 3, 2020

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PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name of Applicant__________________________________

Permanent Address________________________________
Street
____________________________________________________________
City State Zip

Home Phone__________ Date of Birth__________________________

Mo. Day Year

Name of Parent/Guardian (NESPA Full Member)_______________________

Employment Location_________________

Date of NESPA full membership__________________

High School Applicant

High School Presently Attending: ________________________

Current Cumulative Grade Point: _______Graduation Date: ________

Place of Planned Post-High School Education/Date : _________________________

(Community College, College, University, Technical School, Vocational School)

Attach a 7-Semester Official High School transcript and a copy of Acceptance letter
from Post High School institution.

OR

Post High School Applicant

Institution of Higher Learning: (College/University/Vocational/ Graduate)

School Presently Attending: __________________________________

College Student Status: ___ Freshmen ____ Sophomore ____ Junior___ Senior.

Graduate Student: _____ Vocational/ Technical School _________________

Current Grade Point: __________ Major/Course of Study: _______________

Expected Graduation Date: _______________

Attach Transcript of Grades. The unofficial web-based transcript is acceptable.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 3, 2020

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PERSONAL ESSAY

Your essay must be typed, one to two pages in length, and double-spaced. This essay should
be personal and directed specifically to the NESPA Scholarship Committee.

Answer one of the following questions:

 District 203 strives to produce students who are self-directed learners, collaborative
workers, complex thinkers, quality producers and community contributors. Describe
which of these goals have you worked toward and how.

 What attribute, quality, or skill distinguishes you from others? How did you develop this
trait?

 Is there a role model in your life? How did/does this individual inspire you to be a better
person?

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

Letter must be current and directed exclusively to the NESPA Scholarship Committee
(form attached). The letter must be included in the application packet when submitted.

PARTICIPATION: List on separate sheet extracurricular/community activities/awards/

volunteering/work experience

AFFIRMATION

I, ___________________________________________, affirm that all

information given in this scholarship application is correct and accurate. Any
information contained herein will be kept in strictest confidence by the NESPA
Scholarship Committee.

Candidate Signature _____________________________Date________

NESPA Member Signature____________________ Date________

Only a complete application will only be considered. Supporting documentation must

accompany the application. The applicant is responsible for ensuring all documents are enclosed.

The application form and related materials must be completed and received by:

IEA/NEA Office
Attn: Linda Roberts
1555 Bond Street, Suite 121
Naperville, IL 60563
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2020

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NAPERVILLE EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS ASSOCIATION 2019-2020
Kenni Johnston Scholarship Application for 2020-2021 year

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION (1 only)

FOR__________________________________________

Thank you for agreeing to write this letter. Please direct your letter specifically to the
NESPA Scholarship Committee. Please return letter to applicant for submission.

 Letter of recommendation should not be more than one typed page.

 This cover sheet must be attached to the letter of recommendation.

 Applicant’s deadline for submission is February 3, 2020 at the IEA/NEA Office.

Your Name: __________________________Position/Relationship: _______________

Address____________________________________________________________

Phone_____________ E mail:__________________________________

Signature______________________________ Date______________

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 3, 2020

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