Isothermal Community College
PO Box 804
Spindale, NC 28160
Must return to financial aid office by February 21, 2020 to be considered for scholarships.
Office of Financial Aid
2020 Spring and Summer Scholarship Application
To be considered for any scholarship you must complete a 2019-2020 Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
FAFSA results must be in the financial aid office by February 21, 2020. This process can take up to 6 weeks to complete.
Name: ___________________________________________Student ID#: ____________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________ County: ____________________ State: _______ Zip Code: ___________
E-mail address: ____________________________________________________ Date of Birth: __________________
Phone Numbers: Home: ____________________ Cell: _____________________
High School Name: ____________________________________ High School Graduation Date: _________________
Did you attend Spindale Elementary School: _____Yes _____ No
Number of Dependent Children: ______ Do you pay for childcare: _____ Yes _____ No
Major: ________________________________Expected Date of Graduation from ICC: _________________________
Intent to Pursue? ______Music _____ Environmental Science _____Food Service Industry
Are you currently employed in food service industry? ______ Where? ______________________________________
College Grade Level: _____Freshman (1
st
year) _____ Sophomore (in 2
nd
half of your program)
What are your hobbies? ____________________________________________________________________________
List any community service work you have done: (Some scholarships require community service. If this is applicable to you,
please provide ICC Community Service reference sheet completed by your service organization.)__________________________
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Please list any accomplishments you have had that you feel are note worthy (include clubs and organizations):________
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On the back of this application please use the space provided to state why you need a scholarship, what you are considering as a career, and any other
information that will help our committee judge your application. If this portion is left blank, your application will not be considered.
Attached is a separate sheet of recommendation for a scholarship to be completed by someone of authority who is not related to you and who has
knowledge of your character and your academic potential. The letter of recommendation must be returned in order for you to be considered.
All information will be held in strict confidence. It will be made available only to the individuals serving on the scholarship committee and other
appropriate officials who may be included in scholarship selections. A high school and/or college transcript, as well as family financial information
from your Student Aid Report, will be needed to complete your scholarship application. Please sign below to authorize the release of this
information. All scholarships of Isothermal Community College are available to all on a non-discriminatory basis, without regard to race, sex, age,
color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information or veteran's status.
I authorize the release of my high school and/or college transcript, along with my family financial information to the scholarship committee and other
appropriate officials for the purpose of scholarship selection. If awarded a scholarship, I further authorize the release of academic college transcripts
to the scholarship donor each semester.
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Applicant’s Signature Date
Isothermal Community College
PO Box 804
Spindale, NC 28160
Must return to financial aid office by February 21, 2020 to be considered for scholarships.
Student’s Scholarship Statement
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Isothermal Community College
PO Box 804
Spindale, NC 28160
Must return to financial aid office by February 21, 2020 to be considered for scholarships.
RECOMMENDATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP (Required)
To the applicant:
Complete the information in this section, and then forward it with a sealed “Recommendation” envelope to the person who is recommending you for a
scholarship. Please note this person cannot be a family member or related to you in any way.
Name ____________________________________________________________Student ID# ___________________
Last First Middle Initial
Address Street address/ PO Box ____________________________________________________________________________________________
City____________________________ County ___________________ State _______ Zip ________
Phone number: Home ____________________________ Cell ________________________________
Program of study: ___________________________________
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 provides you access to any letters of recommendation written about you, but the Financial
Aid Office of Isothermal Community College believe that letters submitted in confidence carry greater weight and suggest that you waive your right of
access to this letter of recommendation.
I hereby waive do not waive my right of access to this letter of recommendation.
Applicant’s Signature ________________________________________ Date _______________________
To the person completing this recommendation:
You are requested to complete this form and return it to the applicant in an enclosed envelope. The applicant will submit it to us with its seal
unbroken. No decision to award a scholarship for this student can be made until this form is received.
Name _____________________________________________________ Position ____________________________
Employer ________________________________ Address_______________________________________________
How long have you known the applicant? ______________________________________________________________
In what capacity? _________________________________________________________________________________
Please evaluate the applicant by placing a check in the column that most nearly represents your opinion.
Superior Above Average Average Below Average Inadequate opportunity
(top 10%) (top 25%) to observe
Scholastic ability
Communication skills
Self-reliance
Motivation
Recommend for scholarship? strongly recommend recommend recommend with reservation do not recommend
*Please use the back of this form to write any additional comments that would assist in making a decision about this
applicant’s application for scholarship.
Signature _____________________________________________________ Date ______________________
Isothermal Community College
PO Box 804
Spindale, NC 28160
Must return to financial aid office by February 21, 2020 to be considered for scholarships.
RECOMMENDATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP
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Isothermal Community College
PO Box 804
Spindale, NC 28160
Must return to financial aid office by February 21, 2020 to be considered for scholarships.
COMMUNITY SERVICE RECOMMENDATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP (Optional)
To the applicant:
Complete the information in this section, and then forward it with a sealed “Recommendation” envelope to the person who is recommending you for a
scholarship. Please note this person cannot be a family member or related to you in any way.
Name ____________________________________________________________ Student ID# ___________________
Last First Middle Initial
Address Street address/ PO Box ____________________________________________________________________________________________
City____________________________ County ___________________ State _______ Zip ________
Telephone Home ____________________________ Cell ________________________________
Degree sought ___________________________________
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 provides you access to any letters of recommendation written about you, but the Financial
Aid Office of Isothermal Community College believe that letters submitted in confidence carry greater weight and suggest that you waive your right of
access to this letter of recommendation.
I hereby waive do not waive my right of access to this letter of recommendation.
Applicant’s Signature ________________________________________ Date _______________________
To the person completing this recommendation:
You are requested to complete this form and return it to the applicant in an enclosed envelope. The applicant will submit it to us with its seal
unbroken. No decision to award a scholarship for this student can be made until this form is received.
Name _____________________________________________________ Organization_________________________
Position ________________________________ Address_______________________________________________
How long have you known the applicant? __________________ Estimated Service Hours _______________
Service provided by applicant________________________________________________________________________
Please evaluate the applicant by placing a check in the column that most nearly represents your opinion.
Superior Above Average Average Below Average Inadequate opportunity
(top 10%) (top 25%) to observe
Quality of work
Communication skills
Dependability
Enthusiasm for service
Recommend for scholarship? strongly recommend recommend recommend with reservation do not recommend
*Please use the back of this form to write any additional comments that would assist in making a decision about this
applicant’s application for scholarship.
Signature _____________________________________________________ Date ______________________
Isothermal Community College
PO Box 804
Spindale, NC 28160
Must return to financial aid office by February 21, 2020 to be considered for scholarships.
RECOMMENDATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
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