Sarah Stanley Memorial Scholarship Application

Sarah Stanley was a Stark 4-H member who loved animals and was an inspiring young artist. To honor her memory, a scholarship was established for Stark County 4-H members.

This scholarship is available to graduating or homeschool high school seniors who plan to pursue an Agriculture or Fine Arts career path, and have maintained a 3.0 GPA throughout their high school career.

Applications are due by March 15th. If your submission was successful, you will receive a confirmation email from the Greater Alliance Foundation. If you do not receive it, please reach out to us at info@greateralliancefoundation.org or call 330-823-8560.

As a community foundation committed to fairness and transparency, the Greater Alliance Foundation understands that applicants may choose AI tools to support their scholarship applications. Please note that all our applications are reviewed by a team of local volunteers. These reviewers do not use AI in their evaluation process. They are looking for thoughtful, personal, and authentic responses. Applicants who take the time to share their individual stories, perspectives and genuine voices typically stand out and are more successful.

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Student's Name*

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Home Address*

Street Address City State ZIP Code

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Email*

High School*

# of Years Homeschooled

Please enter a number greater than or equal to 0.

Cumulative GPA*

Attach Transcripts*

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 128 MB.

Applicant must provide a high school transcript maintaining a cumulative high school grade point average of not less than 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Omitting any of the required attachments will make your application ineligible.

How many years have you been a 4-H Member of Stark County?*

Applicant must show proof of being an active 4-H member in Stark County for one or more years. Enrollment will be verified at Stark 4-H office. Omitting any of the required attachments will make your application ineligible.

Parent/Legal Guardian*

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Address*

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Phone*

Name of college/university*

Start Date*

Student ID:

Applicant is asked to list 4-H involvement and projects including, but not limited to animals shown, miscellaneous fine art projects, special awards received and service to 4-H committees or boards representing Stark County.*

Applicant is asked to express themselves creatively in a 500-word essay on why you choose to major in either Agriculture or Fine Arts and indicate how your 4-H experience has helped you decide on your chosen career path.*

Reference Letter 1 : All applications shall include two (2) letters of reference. Letters should be from a teacher, pastor, employer, neighbor, 4-H advisor, etc.*

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 128 MB.

Omitting any of the required attachments will make your application ineligible.

Reference Letter 2 : All applications shall include two (2) letters of reference. Letters should be from a teacher, pastor, employer, neighbor, 4-H advisor, etc.*

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 128 MB.

Omitting any of the required attachments will make your application ineligible.

Attach a copy of FASFA*

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 128 MB.

Omitting any of the required attachments will make your application ineligible.

Applicant Signature*

Simply type your first name, middle initial and last name to sign.

Parent/Guardian Signature*

Simply type your first name, middle initial and last name to sign.

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Please note that if your submission was successful, you will receive a confirmation email from the Greater Alliance Foundation. If for some reason you do not receive it, please reach out to us at info@greateralliancefoundation.org or call 330-823-8560.

Sarah Stanley Memorial Scholarship Application

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