QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
The LaGrange Frink Alumni Scholarship Application
1. All applicants must be a consecutive financial member for 3 years, the child, the grandchild or legal guardian of applicant, and an active member of the LFAFA.
2. Submit an essay of one hundred fifty (150) words or more highlighting career objective.
3. Submit a current clear photo of yourself.
4. Each recipient of award MUST be present to receive certificate, or identify a receiver.
5. All applicants are required to complete the application form and forward with, ALL supporting documents to the La Grange Frink Scholarship Grant Foundation Committee, P. O. Box 424, La Grange, NC 28551, postmarked by or on April 15th.
6. Applicants should be a High School Senior or attending an Accredited College, University, Community College or Vocational School; earning their 1st undergraduate degree at least (½) half time enrollment. Applicant must be in good academic standing with a minimum G.P.A. of 2.5.
7. Include a current official high school transcript, or most recent college coursework completed as a required part of the application process submitted with the application.
8. *High school applicants must submit TWO (2) letters of recommendation from current teachers, counselors, or community leaders and be *on official stationary as available.
9. ALL applicants for a scholarship MUST reapply annually.
E. B. Frink Scholarship
1. Applicants will follow and adhere to the same guidelines (stated above) as those applying for scholarships from The LaGrange Frink Alumni Scholarship Grant Foundation.
2. Applicants for the E. B. Frink Scholarship are required to have a minimum 3.0 G.P.A. and must attend a four year college or university. The applicant chosen to receive the E.B. Frink Scholarship will receive $1000.00 PER YEAR FOR FOUR CONSECUTIVE YEARS, provided he/she maintains a 3.0 G.P.A. or a degree earned if less than 4 years.
The Selection Process
The selection and distribution process is based solely on the following data and information.
1. Completed application postmarked by deadline of April 15 of the current year.
2. Scholastic Grades
3. Extracurricular Activities
4. Documented Community Service
5. Other required application information
6. ALL recipients must claim his/her scholarship within (60) sixty business days of the LFAFA annual weekend: by submitting an active class, college, or university schedule. Failure to do so in the allotted time period automatically forfeits the scholarship.
