The Harrison County Student Achievement Scholarships are provided to graduating Harrison County high school students who will attend a college, university, or technical school.
The committee’s intent is to recognize outstanding student potential, in consideration of a variety of aspects. These include, but are not limited to, academics, leadership, creativity, and personal development. In evaluating academics, the committee takes into consideration the degree of difficulty in the student’s course load. The committee is interested in identifying students who are well rounded and exhibit exceptional qualities and potential to become leaders in a career field. With this in mind, the committee has established scholarship categories to award students of great potential in the Fine Arts and Technical career fields as well.
Eligibility Requirements:
• Be a graduating senior of a Harrison County high school
• Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher
• Submit the application on or before January 31, 2025
APPLICATIONS FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP MUST INCLUDE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL.
(INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.)
Completed application will include:
• An up to date transcript of high school grades, including SAT or ACT scores
• Copy of ACT or SAT scores if not on school transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation addressing character, scholarship, and potential of the applicant. One must be from a core teacher, art, or technical teacher from the school where the applicant currently attends. (Counselors and principals are not included in this category.) The second letter needs to come from a person not related to the applicant. (examples: religious leader, community leader, volunteer organization, etc.)
Please do not staple the application. Use a paperclip.
*Any false information or misrepresentation made by the applicant shall result in immediate revocation or termination of the scholarship.
RETURN APPLICATIONS AND ALL SUPPORTING MATERIAL TO YOUR HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 31, 2025.