Horatio Alger Pennsylvania/Franklin Scholarship, USA

August 23, 2010

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Job Description: Funded through a grant from The Pew Charitable Trusts and the Horatio Alger Association, the Pennsylvania/Franklin Scholars Program annually awards $10,000 scholarships to 25 students in the state of Pennsylvania. The program is designed to increase student understanding and appreciation of the contributions of Benjamin Franklin and Horatio Alger, Jr.

The Pennsylvania/Franklin Scholars Program provides financial assistance to high school seniors in the state of Pennsylvania who have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity and who aspire to pursue higher education.

Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for the Horatio Alger Pennsylvania/Franklin Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

* be enrolled full time as a high school senior, progressing normally toward graduation in spring/summer, with plans to enter college no later than the fall following graduation;;
* intend to pursue a bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution);
* critical financial need ($50,000 or less adjusted gross income per family is preferred; if higher, an explanation must be provided);
* involvement in co-curricular and community activities;
* demonstrate academic achievement (minimum grade point average of 2.0);
* be a resident of Pennsylvania; and
* be a citizen of the United States

Required Forms:
* Applicants must have one letter of Letter of Support. They must be logged in to the application process to complete this. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
* All applicants must submit an official High School transcript with legend that includes senior year classes. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
* Applicants must complete and mail the certifications form after downloading it from the website. They must be logged in to the application process to download the form. The form must be signed by the parent/guardian and the applicant’s principal or vice principal prior to mailing. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.
* A copy of the applicant’s parent/guardians federal tax return
The applicant must provide a copy of the front page of their parent/guardian’s 2009 individual federal tax return (1040, 1040A, 1040 EZ or 1099 SSA-Social Security Tax Form). If their parent/guardian’s Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is a negative number, please submit copies of their parent/guardian’s federal individual tax return for the years of 2006, 2007, and 2008. If their parent/guardians were not required to file a tax return, include statement copies showing the amount of any government benefits, such as food stamps or Public Assistance documents. If Benefit Statements are sent in, they must include the benefit amount for the month or year. Faxes/emails will not be accepted.

Application Deadline: 30October2010

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