The Friends of Jordan HS Orchestra Booster Club is proud to announce the Senior Scholarship Program!!

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The scholarship process includes an application, an essay and 2 recommendation letters. Applications will be accepted from April 16, 2025 to April 30, 2025. Recommendations are due along with this application.

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Please submit the requested information below to be considered. It is recommended that you prepare your essay in advance to upload it into the application when you are ready to proceed.

 

Families of student applicants must be at minimum be a "Friend" level member of the Donor Circle. If you have questions, see Mr. Davis. If you need to join the form can be found at Donor Circle Form.

Questions may be directed to Mr. Davis.

 

To be eligible for the Senior Orchestra Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Enrollment: Must be a senior at Jordan High School.

2. Orchestra Participation: Must have participated in the school orchestra program for at least one full academic year.

3. Academic Standing: Must have a cumulative weighted GPA of 3.0 or higher.

4. Recommendation Letters: Must provide two recommendation letters, one from a teacher at Jordan High School and another from a mentor, coach, or employer.

5. Application Deadline: All application materials must be submitted by April 30, 2025.

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Scholarship Process Timeline:

• April 2025 – Application Period Opens

• April 30, 2025 – Application Period Closes

• May 2025 – Application Review and Finalists Identified

• May 16, 2025– Scholarship Recipients Announced at JHS Orchestra Banquet

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Application requirements include an online application form, essay, and 2 letters of recommendation. The online application form requires information about your high school academic record, orchestra participation, other extracurricular activities and an essay prompt.

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It is recommended that you prepare your essay in advance to upload it into the application when you are ready to proceed.

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Essay Prompt:

In 500 words or less, describe how your experience in the orchestra has shaped your personal and academic growth. How do you plan to continue your musical journey in college and beyond?

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Essay Format Requirements:

• Essay should be typed using 12 POINT FONT AND SINGLE LINE SPACING.

• In the top right header of your document, include your Student KISD ID.

• DO NOT include your name in the filename, header or body of your essay.

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Students will need to obtain 2 letter of recommendation to be submitted with the application. One letter must be from a teacher here at JHS. The second individual may be a JHS Faculty Sponsor or JHS Student Organization sponsor, employer, coach, mentor (not related to you), youth worker, or service organization leader.

Please include letters of recommendation with this application. Letters are due by April 30, 2025, along with this application. Applications are not considered complete without letters of recommendation submitted by both recommenders. You will not have the ability to change the names provided below. Please make certain these are two individuals you wish to provide the required letters of recommendation. Also, double-check to confirm that the email addresses you provide below are accurate before submitting this Application Form.

NEITHER MR. DAVIS NOR MR. YAM CAN BE A RECOMMENDER. DO NOT ASK.

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Application Requirements

Applicants must complete and submit the following components:

1. Personal Information

   • Full Name

   • Student ID Number

   • Student Phone Number

2. Parent/Guardian Information

   • Parent/Guardian Name

   • Parent/Guardian Phone Number

   • Parent/Guardian Email Address

   • Names of siblings currently attending Jordan High School (if applicable)

3. Academic Information

   • Years attended at Jordan High School (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior)

   • Other high schools attended (if applicable)

   • Cumulative Weighted GPA

   • Class Rank

   • SAT/ACT Scores (optional)

4. Orchestra Participation

   • Program Participation (Orchestra Program, Non-Orchestra Program)

   • Years of Participation

   • Instruments Played

   • Leadership Roles (if applicable)

   • Notable Performances or Achievements (if applicable)

5. Extracurricular Activities

   • Other Clubs or Organizations (if applicable)

   • Community Service (if applicable)

   • Awards and Honors (if applicable)

6. Essay Prompt

   • In 500 words or less, describe how your experience in the orchestra has shaped your personal and academic growth. How do you plan to continue your musical journey in college and beyond?

7. Recommendations

   • Recommender 1 Name and Contact Information

   • Recommender 2 Name and Contact Information

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Submission Instructions

• Complete the application form in Microsoft Forms.

• Ensure all required fields are filled out accurately.

• Submit the form by the application deadline: April 30, 2025.

For any questions or further assistance, please contact the scholarship committee at [Scholarship Committee Email].