“Recognizing Academic
Excellence, Community Service, and Collegiate Attainment”
The Purpose of this awards dinner is to recognize
those students in Chester, who in addition to academic excellence, have
demonstrated diverse talent through their contributions and service to their
community and school.
To qualify for an award, students in grades 8th
through 12th must be Chester Residents or attend a school in Chester Upland
School District. Students in grades 8th – 11th may only apply for the
“Rising Star Award” seniors may only apply for “Shining Star Award.”
Please carefully read through all criteria:
Rising Star Award
Grade Point Average:
3.2 (or higher) for two consecutive quarters. (Please provide a
copy(s) of the student report card outlining his/her GPA per marking period.
Transcripts will NOT be accepted. We must be able to clearly
determine what the applicant’s GPA was per each marking period they are
eligible for in the current school year, Cumulative GPAs do not determine a
student’s eligibility for the award.)
Letter of
Recommendation: Typed recommendation letter from a teacher, guidance
counselor, community leader, mentor or spiritual leader. (Letter should
be addressed to: City of Chester Scholarship Committee)
Proven outstanding
service in the community, school or likewise. (See attachment for more
details)
Shining Star Award
Grade Point Average:
3.2 (or higher) for three consecutive quarters. (Please provide a
copy(s) of the student report card outlining his/her GPA per marking period.
Transcripts will NOT be accepted. We must be able to clearly
determine what the applicant’s GPA was per each marking period they are
eligible for in the current school year, Cumulative GPAs do not determine a
student’s eligibility for the award.)
Letter of
Recommendation: Typed recommendation letter from a teacher, guidance
counselor, community leader, mentor or spiritual leader. (Letter should
be addressed to: City of Chester Scholarship Committee)
Proven outstanding
service in the community, school or likewise. (See attachment for more
details)
Proven acceptance into
a four year college/university, to begin in the fall semester of 2016.
(Submit documentation of acceptance)
Typed double-spaced
essay (600 words or more) highlighting your career aspirations, and how you
plan to impact your hometown, with the skills you acquire through college.
Essays must be in MLA format.
Please search Purdue Owl for assistance with MLA format requirements.
All application materials must be
submitted no later than 4:30 PM, Friday, April 29, 2016.
Please submit all information to the attention of:
Joy Taylor, City Hall, 1 Fourth Street, Chester, PA
19013
NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Please call Ms. Joy Taylor at (610) 447-7724 with
any questions.
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