NOPE of Hillsborough Scholarship .Application

NOPE of Hillsborough was pleased to award fourteen scholarships this past school year in conjunction with Horus Construction, The Michael Valdes Foundation, Hillsborough County Anti-Drug Alliance (in memory of Dan Grant), The Cooper Family (in memory of Ryan Stevenson Cooper), Lynne Knowles (in memory of Jamie Godette-Church), Laura Sehres (in memory of Scott Sehres), and The Butler Family (in memory of Mitchell Menes). 

WHAT:  NOPE of Hillsborough Scholarships are funded in conjunction with the Michael Valdes Foundation, Hillsborough County Anti-Drug Alliance in memory of Dan Grant,, The Cooper Family in memory of Ryan Stevenson Cooper, Lynne Knowles in memory of Jamie Godette-Church, Laura Sehres in memory of Scott Sehres, and the Butler Family in memory of Mitchell Menes. These scholarship funds are to be used for college, university, or technical trade school and should be applied to extended higher learning expenses.

 

WHO MAY APPLY:  Any Hillsborough County High School Senior who has experienced a NOPE Presentation within the last 4 years. The entire presentation is now available on our website for those who have never experienced a NOPE student presentation in person and for those who need to refresh their memories on the main three points covered. It is best to fill out this application on a PC or laptop. Using an iPad is okay but using an iPhone or Android device is not optimal. Thank you.

 

STUDENT REQUIREMENTS:  In addition to experiencing a NOPE Student Presentation, the student must have been accepted into a college, university, or a technical/trade institute or be waiting for entrance into one of the aforementioned institutions.

 

APPLICATION PACKET MUST INCLUDE the following: Completed online application form, uploaded GPA verification via Student Permanent Record Summary, Completed Essay, and two reference letters.

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  The deadline is midnight, April 5, 2024. 

 

NOPE SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED:  May 2024

 

Instructions to complete the NOPE of Hillsborough Scholarship Application:

 

  • Fill out the online application completely. Remember, using a PC or laptop will work best. Using an iPad, iPhone, or Android device is not optimal. You may save your work as you go along and return to it at any future time. Click “SEND” after all documents have been uploaded.
  • Upload the GPA verification via your Student Permanent Record Summary.
  • Secure and Upload two Reference Letters: one from your school – Administrator, Guidance Counselor, or Teacher and one from your personal life – a coach, pastor, relative, boss (if applicable), or friend.  These two letters can be handwritten or typed.  They must include the full name of the person writing the letter, their relationship to you, their email, and their phone number.
  • Essay (300-500 words) This essay should contain the following information:
  • Include the 3 main points of the Student Presentation in your essay and how they will affect your future.
  • How did the NOPE Student Presentation make an impact on your life?
  • How will you carry the messages and stories from this presentation forward in the next chapter of your journey after high school?

 

Please note that the form is designed to retain any information added until the browser cache is cleared. You can navigate away from the form or close your browser but as long as your browser cache does not clear, the content entered into the fields will remain populated upon your return to the form.

    Applicant Information – required

    First name:

    Last Name:

    Gender:

    Date of birth:

    Current age:

    Current street address:

    City:

    State:

    Zip:

    Home phone number:

    Mobile phone number:

    Email address:

    Parent Name and Contact Information:

     

    High School Information – required

    School Currently Attending:

    When and Where did you attend a NOPE Student Presentation?

    High School Address:

    City:

    Zip:

    Name of Guidance Counselor:

    Expected Graduation Date:

    Grade Point Average (GPA):

    State Unweighted:

    District Weighted:

    SAT/ACT Scores:

    ACT Composite Score:

    SAT Composite Score:

    **Verification of GPA and ACT or SAT Composite Score in uploaded Student Permanent Record Summary**

    University, College, or Technical/Trade Institute Accepted To (or applied to):

     

    List Community Service Information Below:

    Organization Name

    Contact Person

    Phone

    Service Hours

    List Awards & Achievements Below:

    Awards & Achievements

    Year

    Essay (300-500 words):

    This essay should contain the following information:

    • Include the 3 main points of the Student Presentation in your essay and how they will affect your future.

    • How did the NOPE Student Presentation make an impact on your life?

    • How will you carry the messages and stories from this presentation forward in the next chapter of your journey after high school?

    Attachments:

    Please attach two personal references / recommendations:

    Please attach your Student Permanent Record Summary - including GPA and ACT or SAT information:

    Checklist

    Use this checklist to ensure that you have included all the required documentation for this scholarship. A complete application must include the following items:

    • ONLINE APPLICATION - fully completed

    • PERSONAL REFERENCES / RECOMMENDATIONS -Two (2) are required. One letter from school personnel, one letter from personal life

    • STUDENT PERMANENT RECORD SUMMARY - including GPA and ACT or SAT information

    • ESSAY (300-500 words) - This essay should contain the following information:

      • Include the 3 main points of the Student Presentation in your essay and how they will affect your future.

      • How did the NOPE Student Presentation make an impact on your life?

      • How will you carry the messages and stories from this presentation forward in the next chapter of your journey after high school?

    Verification of Application

    By hitting submit below, you certify that all information on this form is true to the best of your knowledge. You have read and understand the criteria of the scholarship, and you also understand that this application only makes you eligible for consideration in the selection process. You further agree to give permission to have your transcripts and test scores attached to your application. Your name and photograph may be publicized as a scholarship recipient.