Volunteer Scholarship Application Guidelines
1.
Scholarships are available to postsecondary students who are:
 Currently enrolled in an institution of higher learning in the state of Texas and have
completed a minimum of one (1) year of study.
 Plan to continue or further their education in the health field at a postsecondary institution in
the state of Texas.
 Have maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher
2.
The scholarship recipients shall be selected without regard to race, color, creed, sex, or age.
3.
The Scholarship Committee shall make the selection of the recipients and the decision shall be based
upon the 5 areas on the Applicant Rating Sheet. These include Transcript, Personal Statement,
Leadership Activities, Financial Need, and Letters of Reference.
4.
The scholarship application packet must include the following:
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Transcript – A current, official transcript.
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Proof of Acceptance – Evidence of acceptance into a postsecondary institution in the state of
Texas for the following academic year.
o Proof of acceptance is not necessary for current postsecondary students who will
be continuing in the same program the next academic year.
o Postsecondary students entering a graduate level program for the next academic
year are required to submit proof of acceptance.
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Leadership Activities – A list of leadership activities including: student organization
involvement, leadership positions held, volunteer experience, and work experience. Please
include the dates of your involvement with each activity, as well as how many hours per week
were dedicated to that activity. Also include any recognitions/awards.
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Letters of Reference – Three (3) written references are required. The names, addresses, and
phone numbers of references must be listed on the scholarship application. These references
should be sent directly to the Committee at the address listed in Section 7. References should
document the applicant’s scholarship, leadership abilities, interpersonal skills, integrity, and
potential in the health profession and must be provided by any of the following:
o A teacher, advisor, or other school official.
o An employer.
o Any adult other than a relative.
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Personal Statement – Applicants must submit a statement two to three typed/word processed
double-spaced pages in length. This statement should contain the following information:
o Why you have chosen to pursue a health-related career.
o Include your career goal in your statement. (Be specific.)
o Describe what contributions you expect to make to the health profession.
o Why you should be selected as the scholarship recipient.
5.
All applications should be typed, or word-processed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
6.
All scholarship materials must be mailed together in one envelope, including transcripts and personal
statements. However, all Letters of Reference should be sent directly to the Committee by the person
giving the reference.
7.
Applications should be RECEIVED no later than May 15; although late arrivals may be considered
at the discretion of the Committee.
8.
All applications are to be submitted by the student applicant and mailed directly to the following
address:
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9.
Denton Regional Foundation
Volunteer Scholarship Committee
P. O. Box 428
Denton, TX 76202-0428
The Committee may request an interview with scholarship applicants prior to making a final decision.
Proof of financial status may be required during application process.
10. The Committee will make the final decision on scholarship awards and recipients will be announced
no later than July 15th.
11. After the scholarship recipients are announced, they will be required to sign and return a Recipient
Agreement before any funds are disbursed.
12. Recipients will be asked to submit a photo and a signed photo authorization for use in marketing
materials. The recipients may also be asked to attend an awards reception where they will be
recognized.
13. The scholarship will be disbursed over the course of two semesters, half of the total amount in the Fall
semester, half in the Spring semester. Payments will be disbursed to the institution the recipient is
attending after the following information has been received:


Fall Semester- Proof of enrollment from the postsecondary institution verifying 30 days of
enrollment. (Due by Oct. 15)
Spring Semester- Proof of enrollment verifying 30 days of enrollment and official transcript
including grades for Fall semester classes. (Due by March 1)
All funds awarded must be used during the school terms designated by the applicant. Any funds remaining
at the end of the semester shall be refunded to Denton Regional Foundation Volunteer Scholarship Fund.
14. Failure by the student to notify the Committee of postsecondary enrollment status within the required
deadlines or failure to maintain a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale will result in the forfeiture of the scholarship.
15. The amount and number of scholarships may vary from year to year.
Students must reapply each academic year. Preference will be given to previous recipients who meet the
qualifications. These recipients are not required to provide additional Letters of Reference and a second
Personal Statement.
Name:
Date:
Phone: ___________________________ E-mail address: ________________________
Current Home Address: ___________________________________________________
Street Address
___________________________________________________
City
State
Zip Code
Permanent Home Address: _________________________________________________
Street Address
__________________________________________________
City
State
Zip Code
High School Name:
Address
City
State
Year of Graduation
City
State
Zip Code
College or University Name:
Address
Are you or another family member affiliated with Denton Regional Medical Center?
Name of Affiliate:
Number of members in your immediate family/household
Are you currently employed?
If yes, please describe:
Are you receiving support from any additional sources? (family/household members,
loans, grants, other scholarships)
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Proof of financial status may be requested during application process.
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Career Goal (Be specific as to health care area – nurse, physician, physical therapist, etc.)
Have you been accepted into a postsecondary program and completed a minimum of one
(1) year of study as of this submission?
Yes
No
If yes, please provide the institution’s name.
List overall GPA (MUST BE CONVERTED TO 4.0 SCALE)
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Along with your completed Volunteer Scholarship Application Form, please submit the
following documents:
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4.
Official Transcript
Proof of Acceptance
Leadership Activities
Personal Statement
Letters of Reference must be sent separately and directly from the reference providers.
List References:
(Name, Title, Address, Phone)
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3.
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