Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Terry Application - Use for Other Scholarships



Please answer each section of the application form completely.  Copy & Paste in Word & type the information in.

A. STUDENT INFORMATION

Last Name:                                                      
First Name:                                              
Middle Initial:
Preferred First Name:                        

School ID:

Permanent Address:                                                               
City:                           
State:                                      
Zip Code:  
Phone Number:                                              
Cell Phone Number:
Preferred e-mail:                                                        
Alternate e-mail:

Birthplace –
City:                               
State/Country:                                                                                                
Date of Birth:

U.S. Citizen:   

Texas Resident:          Gender:          

Intended College Major:                                    

Parent/Guardian Name:                                 
Work Number:                                               
Cell Number:

B. HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION
High School Name:                            
City:  Garland Zip:

High School Counselor:                                             
Phone Number:   
E-mail Address:                                                                     

GPA (unweighted): 
Class Rank:          out of  students      
# tied for this rank:      
Valedictorian:        
Graduation Date:

Admissions Tests: (You may superscore the SAT)   
SAT                                                                             ACT               
                                                                                               
            Critical Reading:                                              Composite score:
           
Math:                                                   SAT Equivalent (to be filled in by UTD):

            Composite Score (CR/Math only):                 

                                                 
Indicate the level of recognition you have achieved in the following scholarship program(s):
National Merit:
National Achievement:
National Hispanic:

C. ADVANCED PLACEMENT, INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM OR DUAL CREDIT COURSEWORK TAKEN IN HIGH SCHOOL (attach additional pages if necessary)
Course Name
AP/IB/Dual Credit
Grade Earned (if available)
Year (sophomore, etc.)







































D. ACTIVITIES, AWARDS AND EMPLOYMENT

Extracurricular Activities and Leadership Positions
List your top five extracurricular activities (band, clubs, affiliations, etc.), the position(s) you held and the year(s) of involvement. 

Organization/Activity
Position(s) held
Brief description of activity
Year(s)
(please underline)




FR   SO   JR   SR




FR   SO   JR   SR




FR   SO   JR   SR




FR   SO   JR   SR


Community/Volunteer Service
Describe your community and/or volunteer service.  List your most recent service first.

Organization
Description of Involvement
Hours per Week or Total Hours
Dates of service










Employment, Internships and Summer Activities
List your previous and current jobs or internships.  Include your job title, employer’s name, how many hours per week you work or worked, and the dates of employment.  List your most recent activity first.

Position/Job Title
Employer/Name of  Organization
Hours per Week
Dates of employment















Awards, Special Honors and Distinctions
List any major awards, honors or distinctions you received, in order of importance during high school.

Award/Honor/Distinction
Description/Basis for Award
Year Received















E.  COLLEGE PLANS

Why have you chosen to apply to ________________________________?





Please list up to five universities to which you have applied or plan to apply: 

           


Why have you selected your academic major(s)? 




Please describe your future goals and objectives (include any educational, post-baccalaureate plans):



F.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Financial Information may be subject to verification from tax returns or other sources.  Please be as accurate and complete as possible.

If your parents are married, please include information for both parents.  If they are divorced, please only include information for the parent that claims you on their tax return.  If the parent that claims you on his/her tax return is remarried, please include information for the step-parent as well.

Your marital status:                                                                

Parent’s marital status:                                               

Father/Stepfather’s occupation:                                 

Mother/Stepmother’s occupation:                              

Father/Stepfather’s employer:                                                            

Mother/Stepmother’s employer:                                

Father/Stepfather’s total annual income:                               

Mother/Stepmother’s total annual income:                

Family’s total annual income:                                    

Your total annual income:                                           $

Total college funds saved by you/others:                   $

Projected parental support (annual):                           $

Parents’ total cash savings (not limited to college):    $

Value of parents’ other investments:                          $

Do you have a Texas Tomorrow Fund or 529 college savings plan?  Y    N  
If yes, what is its value:

Net value of your parents’ businesses, farm(s) and/or ranches: $

Are you receiving financial assistance (such as Social Security disability) from any local or federal government entity?   Y   N 
If yes, please indicate the type of assistance and amount received per month:

Parents’ Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) for the most recent year: $

Number of people in your household:    

Number of siblings

Name and age of siblings:

Do you have a sibling who is a current/past Terry Scholar or who is applying for a Terry Scholarship?    Y   N

First in your family to attend college
Number of family members attending college in _year going to college__ (include yourself):  

Special circumstances that affect your family’s ability to fund your college expenses (please use additional pages if necessary)


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UNIVERSITY/3rd PARTY SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
**Please note that outside or 3rd party scholarships may affect your need-based aid

List other scholarships or grants you will receive for the college academic year: 


Scholarship or Grant Name:                                                     Amount per year:        

Scholarship or Grant Name:                                                     Amount per year:
                           
Please note:  To be considered for a Terry Foundation Scholarship, applicants must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) with the U.S. Department of Education and indicate The __________________as a report recipient.  The FAFSA can be filed on line at www.fafsa.ed.gov beginning January 1st.  You must file your FAFSA no later than March 15th for consideration for the Top 10% Scholarship.



I certify that the information I have provided is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge.  If my application is accepted, I agree to abide by the policies, rules, and regulations of the Terry Foundation.  I authorize UT Dallas and/or the Terry Foundation to verify the information I have provided.  I further understand that this information will be relied upon by the Terry Foundation in determining my financial eligibility and that the submission of false information is grounds for rejection of my application and/or withdrawal of an offer of scholarship.


Applicant Signature:                                                                            Date:
(Unsigned applications will not be considered)         




ESSAYS
Attach a typed essay for each of the topics listed below.  Please ensure your full name and School ID appear legibly at the top of each page of your essay.

A.     Please describe a significant challenge or obstacle you have experienced in your life and the impact it has had on you.



B.     If  you had the opportunity to bring any person — past or present, fictional or nonfictional — to a place that is special to you (your hometown or country, a favorite location, etc.), who would you bring and why? Tell us what you would share with that person.   


           

SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
Attach your typed answers for each of the questions below.  Please ensure your full name and School ID appear legibly at the top of each page.


1.      Please describe yourself.  How would others describe you?

2.     The scholars meet regularly to determine service, social and cultural events.  There are leadership opportunities available as well.  Explain how you would contribute to the student organization.

3.      Select two extracurricular activities you participate in.  Why do you participate?

4.       What is your philosophy on service?  Why is serving others important to you?

5.      Why are you a good candidate to receive this award?  What will you do if you don’t receive this award?

6.      What do you hope to accomplish while at ____________?


APPLICATION INFORMATION:
In addition to the application, a sealed official copy of your high school transcript reflecting grades from the first reporting period of your senior year and two signed letters of recommendation are required. One of the recommenders must be a high school teacher.


Mail application/letters of recommendation and updated transcript to:

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