COMMUNITY OF CHARACTER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Return to Community of Character Attn: Debi Wallick
13 E. Main Street
Peru, IN 46970
Deadline: 4:00 pm January 31, 2022
Open to: Any student from Maconaquah High School, North Miami High School, and Peru High School who will be graduating in the spring of 2022 and plans to attend a post-secondary program. To apply, the student must fully fill out the bottom of this form, attach an activity involvement page, and complete the essay. One student from each high school will receive a $500 scholarship. _________________________________________________________________________________
Prompt: Pick one of the traits listed below and tell us how you have exhibited this trait during your high school career. You must tell us how you exhibited this character in the classroom, community, and in your extracurricular activities. This essay must be typed, 600-800 words, with the total word count listed on the last page. Essays will be judged on whether the prompt was clearly answered, along with organization and grammar.
You must circle the trait you will be discussing in your essay.
Traits to choose from: Cooperation, Honesty, Forgiveness, Loyalty, Courage, Respect, Citizenship, Responsibility,
Perseverance, Trustworthy, Generosity, Compassion
Student’s Name: ___________________________________________________________________
Home Address: ____________________________________________________________________
Phone Number: _________________ Date of Birth: __________________________
Parent or Guardian’s name: __________________________________________________________
GPA on a 4 or 12-point scale (circle one) High School: _____________________________
College or Trade School Student plans to attend: _________________________________________
On a separate page, please list all community activities/involvement, school activities, and work experiences you have had during your four-year high school career.
Please sign the statement below to apply: one-character reference (non-family member).
I attest __________________________________ (student’s name) is a person of good character.
_______________________ Signature of reference
_______________________ Print name of reference
Return Essay to:
Email: debiw@uwmiamip.org Mail: 13 East Main, Peru In-Person: 13 East Main, Peru
_________________________ Relationship to applicant
_________________________ Date