Scholarship Eligibility Requirements and Application Packet

The Etowah Foundation awards scholarships to traditional, non-traditional, home schooled, and Union Point First Baptist Church students. These scholarships are made possible by our donors.

Before applying for a 2010 Etowah Foundation scholarship, verify that you meet the 2010 Scholarship Eligibility Requirements.

2010 Scholarship Eligibility Requirements for Traditional Students

• A high school graduate from the Bartow County Schools, Cartersville City Schools, or Excel Christian Academy or a GED graduate.
• A full-time student at an accredited college, university, or technical school in Georgia or another state.
• If you are not a resident of Bartow County, Georgia, you must be able to answer YES to Question #4 or #5 on the application:
  • Are you or have you ever been a member of any of the listed churches?
  • Are you an employee, child, or grandchild of an employee of any of the listed companies?

2010 Scholarship Eligibility Requirements for Home Schooled Students

• A high school graduate from an accredited or unaccredited high school.
• A full-time student at an accredited college, university, or technical school. in Georgia or another state.
• If you are not a resident of Bartow County, Georgia, you must be able to answer YES to Question #4 or #5 on the application:
  • Are you or have you ever been a member of any of the listed churches?
  • Are you an employee, child, or grandchild of an employee of any of the listed companies?

2010 Scholarship Eligibility Requirements for Non-Traditional Students

• A minimum of 25 years old.
• A part-time or full-time student at an accredited college, university, or technical school in Georgia or another state.
• If you are not a resident of Bartow County, Georgia, you must be able to answer YES to Question #4 or #5 on the application:
  • Are you or have you ever been a member of any of the listed churches?
  • Are you an employee, child, or grandchild of an employee of any of the listed companies?

2010 Scholarship Eligibility Requirements for Students from Union Point First Baptist Church

• A high school graduate or a GED graduate.
• A full-time student at an accredited college, university, or technical school in Georgia or another state.
• An active member of Union Point First Baptist Church.

Meet the Scholarship Eligibility Requirements for an Etowah Foundation Scholarship.

A copy of your completed Etowah Foundation Scholarship Application. Put your name and social security number in the top right corner of each page.

For High School Seniors, a copy of your letter of acceptance from the accredited college, university, or technical school that you plan to attend.

For College Students, a copy of your official or unofficial college transcript from each of the accredited colleges, universities, or technical schools that you have attended.

An official high school transcript with ACT/SAT scores.

A one-page, double-spaced, typed essay outlining your career and educational goals and stating why you feel that your are deserving of an Etowah Foundation Scholarship. Put your name and social security number in the top right corner of the page.

If you are a Traditional or Non-Traditional Student applying for a Need-Based scholarship, a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) with the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number from your completed Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) application.
See www.fafsa.ed.gov

No staples in any of the submitted pages.

Put your name and social security number in the top right corner of each submitted page.

Drop off the complete scholarship application packet at the Etowah Foundation between Janaury 1st - April 1st. If you mail your complete scholarship application packet to the Etowah Foundation, it must be post-marked April 1st or earlier.

Meet the Scholarship Eligibility Requirements for an Etowah Foundation Scholarship.

A copy of your completed Etowah Foundation Scholarship Application. Put your name and social security number in the top right corner of each page.

For High School Seniors, a copy of your letter of acceptance from the accredited college, university, or technical school that you plan to attend.

For College Students, a copy of your official or unofficial college transcript from each of the accredited colleges, universities, or technical schools that you have attended.

A copy of your high school transcript with ACT/SAT scores.

A copy of your ACT/SAT results.

A copy of your completed "Declaration of Intent to Utilize a Home Study Program" as filed with your local Board of Education.

A copy of a letter from your local Board of Education confirming that you have been a registered home school student in their school system, that all your home school forms have been filed appropriately each year, and that your monthly attendance forms have been received in a timely manner.

A one-page, double-spaced, typed essay outlining your career and educational goals and stating why you feel that your are deserving of an Etowah Foundation Scholarship. Put your name and social security number in the top right corner of the page.

If you applying for a Need-Based scholarship, a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) with the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number from your completed Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) application.
See www.fafsa.ed.gov

No staples in any of the submitted pages.

Put your name and social security number in the top right corner of each submitted page.

Drop off the complete scholarship application packet at the Etowah Foundation between January 1st - April 1st. If you mail your complete scholarship application packet to the Etowah Foundation, it must be post-marked April 1st or earlier.

Meet the Scholarship Eligibility Requirements for an Etowah Foundation Scholarship.

A copy of your completed Etowah Foundation Scholarship Application. Put your name and social security number in the top right corner of each page.

A copy of your official or unofficial college transcript from each of the accredited colleges, universities, or technical schools that you have attended..

An updated one-page, double-spaced, typed essay outlining your career and educational goals and stating why you feel that your are deserving of an Etowah Foundation Scholarship. Put your name and social security number in the top right corner of the page.

If you are applying for a Need-Based scholarship, a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) with the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number from your completed Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) application.
See www.fafsa.ed.gov

No staples in any of the submitted pages.

Put your name and social security number in the top right corner of each submitted page.

Drop off the complete scholarship application packet at the Etowah Foundation between January 1st - April 1st. If you mail your complete scholarship application packet to the Etowah Foundation, it must be post-marked April 1st or earlier.

• Instead of "undecided", list an area of interest as your college major.
• Circle Need/Merit. There are more opportunities if you circle both instead of one or the other.
• Get the student's and parent's FAFSA signature pins early.
  See www.pin.ed.gov.
• Complete the Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) application as soon as you get your tax information.
  See www.fafsa.ed.gov.
• Complete the Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) application online. Mailing in the completed paper-version of the Free Application for Financial Student Aid (FAFSA) application takes 6-8 weeks for processing.
• Make sure your Student Aid Report (SAR) form has the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) number printed on it.
• Apply to several colleges early. You must include an acceptance letter in your scholarship application packet.
• Only a one-page essay will be accepted. If necessary, change the font size or margins, but do not send a two-page essay.
• Review the essay for grammar and punctuation. You don’t want to make a bad impression.
• Do not leave any questions blank.
• Answer all questions accurately.