Students who complete the attached application will be considered for either the Lincoln/William Grant legacy Scholarship Award ($1000.00) or the

Dr. Nancy C. Riley Walton Memorial Scholarship Award ($1000.00) or

The Charles F. James Scholarship ( $1000.00). 

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Applicants must be a prospective high school graduate, or enrolled in a regionally accredited two-year or four-year college or university program. High school applicants must be currently enrolled in high school with satisfactory progression toward graduation in the year the scholarship is awarded. 

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Applicants MUST submit an official transcript of their academic records from the high school or college in which they are enrolled. High school students must have a MINIUM 2.5 grade point average. College or university students must be in good academic standing at their institution. 

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Applicants must submit three (3) letters of recommendation, on original letterhead and signed. At least one letter of recommendation must be from a high school educator or college official. NOTE: Each letter must be signed by the writer and contain return address information on letterhead. 

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High school applicants must submit official documentation that he or she will be attending a specific college: including the letter of acceptance, financial aid awarded payment of tuition, dorm assignment, and a class schedule. 

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Applicants must use funds for undergraduate studies only. 

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Verification of family income will be requested. 

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Essay Requirement (500 WORDS OR LESS): On a separate sheet of paper, please give a brief description of your family background, and indicate why you want to attend college. Include your personal, professional goals for the future, and your plans after receiving a college degree.