Applicant must submit the following items:

• Completed application form (if handwritten, please print legibly)
• Letter of Essay addressed to the Scholarship Committee. The letter should contain a brief explanation about yourself and your college plans (college/university, intended major, and anticipated start date). Letter should not exceed one (1) page.
• Two (2) letters of recommendations from choice of high school teachers, administrators, counselors, employers, or individuals with significant knowledge of applicant’s character.
• An official and recent high school transcript with cumulative grade point average and a class standing/rank must be emailed by a school representative to [email protected]
• Personal Essay. Essay must be at least 1-2 typed pages, double-spaced, 12 pt / Time New Roman font. Essay shall contain no grammatical errors.

Criteria For Determining Awards:

• Application, recommendations, essay and acceptance letter MUST be submitted to the Scholarship Committee to [email protected] by February 15th 11:59pm
• Quality and Personalization of Your Essay
• Strength of Recommendations
• Overall GPA & Academic Progress

Scholarship Recipients:

• Applicant will be notified by email March 22
• Yearly recipients notifications will be posted on our website and in the local paper, The Martinsburg Journal.
• Scholarship Awards will be sent directly to the school on your behalf.