APPLICATION FOR 2008 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR IOWA HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

                Learning Disabilities Association of Iowa
 

Deadline: Applications should be postmarked no later than March 31, 2008 (Monday).


Please return the application to:     Lorna Leavitt, Scholarship Chairperson
                                                         209 Crestview Dr.
                                                         Marcus, IA 51035

I understand that all of the information on this application will be available to each member of the LDA-Iowa Scholarship Committee.  I understand that if I am awarded this scholarship, my name will be sent to my local newspaper, be included on the LDA-I newsletter and website, and be announced at the annual LDA-I conference in October.  The information is accurate and complete within my ability to provide the information requested.

                                                                           
                   Signature of applicant

Please complete the following by typing or printing your responses.

Name:
Phone:
Address:

 
Parents' or Guardians' Names:
Parents' or Guardians' Complete Address:
Your Vocational Objective:

 
Educational Plans:

 
Choice of Schools  (1)
                             (2)


*YOU WILL ALSO NEED TO SHOW VERIFICATION THAT YOU HAVE A LEARNING DISABILITY.
A current IEP, psychological report, or similar document with proof of a learning disability is required to accompany this application. One of these documents must be included to be considered for the scholarship.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


The Scholarship Committee requests an essay from scholarship applicants. This information includes:
1. Comments that allow the Committee to know more about you.

       (There are suggestions in the spacebelow. )
2. Other information about your college/career goals.

Your statement will be read by the scholarship committee members and will be treated with confidentiality. This section must be completed by the applicant to be considered for the scholarship.


Use the space below to write about yourself. You can elaborate on your extra-curricular and community achievements, most significant accomplishments, volunteer and paid jobs, and methods of financing your education. You may also wish to include other information that you feel the committee needs to know. Include the accommodations that you feel you will need in your post-secondary program.