Neville Alumni and Friends Association

Common Scholarship Application

This is the basic application for the listed NAFA administered scholarships for Neville Students. Some scholarships have
additional application criteria see checklist for more information. Return application to Guidance Office.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 20, 2015 by end of school day

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Name (First, Middle, Last) ____________________________________________________________

Date of Birth: ___________ Cell #: ________________ Email: ____________________________

Fathers Full Name ____________________________________ Cell #: _____________________

Mothers Full Name (including maiden name) ___________________Cell #: ____________________

Parent (Mother or Father) Email: ____________________________________________________

Applicants Address __________________________________________________________

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What college do you plan to attend? __________________________________________________

What is your expected college major? _________________________________________________

Date you expect to enter college (month and year) ______________________________________________

(Must be no later than September following high school graduation)
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Please list 9 -12 school and community activities as well as organizations of which you are a member. Please include
and office held in the organization. (You may attach a second sheet if you need more space.)
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Please list all other scholarships/awards, or financial aids for which you have applied, or have been
granted (indicate which) for the coming school years. If None, write NONE. (Please attach additional page, if needed)

Name of Award/Aid Value Has it been granted to you?

APPLICANT ESSAY(S) Must be completed for consideration of any scholarship award.

The Trey Altick scholarship requires an additional essay. Please see scholarship list for details.

Please describe, in your own words, your feelings related to your association with Neville High
School. Essay should be no longer than one (1) typed page using 12-pt. font with 1-inch margin.
Please attach your essay(s) to your application.

APPLICANT CERTIFICTION

I, ______________________________________, consent to full release of my scholastic record, character, and

other factors deemed necessary by the NAFA scholarship selection committee regarding my scholarship application. I
consent to allowing the Neville Alumni and Friends Association and Neville High School using my essay regarding my
feelings and remembrances of my high school days in a collection of said essays gathered from the applications for
NAFA scholarships offered each year to seniors.
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Signature of Applicant

PRINCIPAL OR COUNSELOR CERTIFICATION

This is to certify that the above applicant ranks ______ in a class of _____ seniors.

The above applicant has a cumulative GPA (excluding spring semester of senior year) of _______/4.0 scale.

The applicants highest ACT score _________ and/or SAT score _________

Student has attended Neville High school for _____ years.

Does this student participate in the free or reduced lunch program? YES or NO

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Signature of High School Principal or Counselor Date
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MANDATORY CRITERIA FOR ALL APPLICATIONS

1. Applicant shall be graduating senior of Neville High School and must attend college full-time during the
Fall semester following graduation.
2. Applicant shall have attended Neville for a minimum of 2 years and be in good standing with Neville
High School.
3. Applicant shall have demonstrated good character, good citizenship, and good sportsmanship, a
concern for others and an overall enthusiasm for life.
4. Applicant shall type an essay describing their feelings on having attended Neville High School. Essays
should be typed in 12 pt. font and no longer than one page. (Note: Trey Altick Scholarship requires an
additional handwritten essay.)
5. Each application must have TWO (2) separate recommendation letters from 2 different individuals.
(These are general letters of recommendation for consideration for scholarship application. One letter
must be from a Neville staff member- NO STAFF MEMBER MAY SUBMIT MORE THAN 3
RECOMMENDATIONS TOTAL, the other recommendation must come from a community member.)
6. FOR THE NAFA SCHOLARSHIP (ONLY)-One parent of each applicant must be a member in good
standing of NAFA.
7. Each application must be completed IN FULL with certification accredited by the appropriate school
administrators signature.
8. All completed applications must be turned into the counselors office by the deadline date & time.

NAFA Scholarship List to be considered for a scholarship, please check the box next to
the scholarship name. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

Check to Scholarship Name Scholarship Criteria

Apply

James Trey Altick 1. I plan to attend LSU

Scholarship
2. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must write an essay
responding to the following statement: In your own words and
handwriting, please explain your interests and goals in life, your chosen
course of study and how you expect LSU will help you achieve your
lifetime goals Please attach your essay to this application packet.

Charlotte Bolton Scholarship 1. I have been a participating member of the NHS Tennis Team for 2
years.
2. Minimum GPA: 2.7

Ruple-Brown Scholarship 1. I am a student athlete

2. Minimum GPA: 2.5
3. Must attend a Louisiana college/university

Allen Scott Daniel Scholarship 1. I have been a participating member of the NHS Baseball Team for 2
years OR
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2. I have been a participating member of the NHS Golf Team for 2 years
3. Minimum GPA: 2.8.
4. Must attend ULM or Louisiana Tech
The Fred Golson Scholarship 1. Minimum GPA: 2.8
2. Must attend a college/university
3. Must participate on the Neville Football team during the senior year
Brian Gregory Scholarship 1. plan to major in Social Studies or Government
2. GPA not specified
James Machine Works 1. Minimum GPA: 2.5
Scholarship 2. Must attend Louisiana Delta Community College

Hershal McConathy 1. I have been a participating member of the NHS Basketball or Baseball
Scholarship Team for two years
2. Minimum GPA: 2.5

Andrea & Wally McMakin 1. Minimum GPA: 2.8

Scholarship
The James Traylor Scholarship
Joyce Mehl Scholarship
2. Minimum ACT composite score of 21
3. Must attend a Louisiana college/university
1. Minimum GPA: 3.0
2. Must have participated on the Tigerettes for at least 2 years
1. I plan to major in Education
2. Minimum GPA: 2.5

The Levert Visual & Benefactor will chose this years winner based on personal appraisal and
Performing Art Award input from Neville Performing and Visual Art departments.
Criteria will be established for future award winners.

1. I plan to attend school in Louisiana

NAFA Scholarship 2. Father or Mother is a member in good standing of NAFA
3. Minimum GPA: 3.0

1. Must have attended Neville for 4 years

2. Minimum GPA: 3.0
Coach Roosevelt Rankins
3. I plan to attend a Louisiana college
Scholarship 4. I have participated in an extracurricular activity
5. Applicant must attach college acceptance letter
1. I plan to major in an Allied Health subject (Nursing, Pre-
Med/Dental/Vet, Pharmacy, Occupational Therapy, etc)
Scalia Scholarship
2. Minimum GPA: 2.8
3. Minimum ACT composite score of 21
Scott Scholarship 1. Applicant must attach college acceptance letter from ULM
2. GPA not specified

Thomas Stephens 1. I have strong character, participated in sports, and have demonstrated
Scholarship academic success.
2. Minimum GPA of 3.0