John G. Williams Scholarship Foundation
John G. Williams Scholarship Foundation
Deadline: June 15.
To provide financial assistance to deserving students for their pursuit of college and or post-graduate educational opportunities. Qualifications: Applicants must be a resident of Pennsylvania; high school graduate; acceptance by an institution of higher learning before making application for assistance; must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or its equivalent, and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for continued assistance in future years; full-time enrollment for period covered by scholarship loan; must be satisfied that the applicant intends to pursue his or her education for at least one year at the institution of his or her choice; demonstration of financial need; demonstration of personal initiative; demonstration of civic responsibility; timely submission of all application forms. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on board of trustees; special attention will be given to applicants who, because of financial circumstances, would be unable to attend college or graduate school without the foundation. How to apply: Applicants must submit application form; should include copy of completed current FAFSA (free application for federal student aid), including the Student Aid Report (SAR) and financial aid history information; transcript of grades for the most recent academic year; evidence of acceptance/attendance/enrollment by college or graduate school; two character recommendations; financial need form; typewritten personal statement/essay explaining why they should receive Foundation assistance and/or to explain any other special circumstances pertaining to the applicant’s need for financial assistance. Focus: General studies/Field of study not specified.