Forms

Scholarship Application

If you are overcoming obstacles to earn a college degree, we want to hear from you! Students from all majors are encouraged to apply. The Robert Lee Macklin Scholarship Fund is proud to offer scholarships to local Tarrant County students looking to achieve their college educational goals while demonstrating a commitment to helping their communities.

I. Personal Data

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Street Address

City

State

ZIP Code

Cell Phone

Home Phone

Email Address

Date of Birth

Age

Gender

High School Information

Name of High School

High School Street Address

High School City

High School State

High School ZIP Code

II. Grade Point Average / Transcript

High School GPA (on a 4.0 scale)

Please attach a copy of your CURRENT TRANSCRIPT

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*Note: An OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT showing final GPA will be required to receive the scholarship award.

Please attach a copy of your College / University acceptance letter

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III. Academics / Education

Course #1

List any Advanced / College-level courses completed.

Date Completed

School

Course #2

Date Completed

School

Detail additional classes here

IV. Personal Aspirations / Career Goals

Personal Essay may be pasted or typed here or uploaded

Describe your personal aspirations and career goals in 200 words. Include how you will impact your community.

Upload goals essay

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V. Volunteer / Work Experience or School Activities

Experience Essay may be pasted or typed here or uploaded

Describe your recent volunteer experience, work experience, and school activities in 250 words.

Upload experience summary

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VII. Financial Need

Upload financial need statement

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On a separate document, describe the importance scholarship assistance would provide in meeting your educational pursuit in 150 words. This information must be verifiable. This is a need-based scholarship.

VIII. Certification

I certify that all the information on this form is true and complete to the best of my/our knowledge. If asked by any authorized official of the Robert Lee Macklin Scholarship Fund, I agree to give documentation for information given on this form. I realize that failure to comply with a request for further information may prevent the applicant from consideration. I understand that the financial information will be confidential, for review solely by Robert Lee Macklin Scholarship Fund.

Type Your Full Name as Your Signature

Application Packet Checklist

Required Documents for Consideration

Application completed and signed

Copy of current school transcript attached

Copy of college / acceptance letter attached

Two recommendation letters (mailed or submitted separately before the deadline)

Photography consent form completed and signed

VI. Letters of Recommendation - two letters of recommendation are required. One must be from a current teacher or school administrator familiar with your academic work; the second from a person (not a relative) who is familiar with your character. The people writing your letters can mail them or submit them online at macklinscholarshipfund.org/forms/recommendation-letter - send them that link.

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