NOTE: Read this page BEFORE filling out a Lions Club Scholarship application form!  Scholarship applications are available in a word or pdf format. All applicants need to complete the essay first. Essay is not to exceed 250 words.  DO NOT USE YOUR NAME OR FAMILY NAMES IN ANY OTHER PART OF THE APPLICATION. 

General Information:  The Adrian Lions Club Scholarship Committee is offering two $1500.00 scholarships to graduating seniors of Adrian High School who intend to continue their education beyond high school at a four year college, a two year college, vocational technical school, vocational institute, business school, or some other qualifying training institution. Scholarship to be awarded upon proof of enrollment within one year of graduating from Adrian High School. 

ELIGIBILITY:  The applicant must be a graduating senior currently enrolled in Adrian High School. 

APPLICATION PROCESS:  Submit a completed application to the counselor’s office by 4:00 P.M. on May 2, 2011.  LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.  APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETE AT TIME OF SUBMISSION. 

APPLICATION MATERIAL:

1)      Complete this application.

2)      High school transcript through seven semesters.

3)      On a separate page write a 250 word essay, focusing on your educational goals and your plans for using your education after completing training for a degree. Essay is not to exceed 250 words.

SELECTION CRITERION:

1)      Evaluation of completed application.

2)      Quality of applicant’s written essay.

3)      Financial need.

4)      Applicant’s future plans.

                        5)   demonstrated community service 

Note:  Although you are not required to type this application, emphasis is given to neatness and appearance of your application.  The committee feels that providing a professional application, free of grammar and spelling errors, is an important learning process for your future endeavors.  In some cases, final decisions may be made on the quality of the application. 

All students interested in continuing their education are encouraged to apply for a Adrian Lions Club Scholarship.  The intent of the committee is to be supportive of student efforts to continue their education.  As community support grows, the number of scholarships increases.  Our goal is to support all students with the determination to continue their education.