Scholarship Application

GAVC STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND, DAVE POTTS MEMORIAL, and RIVAL5 SCHOLARSHIPS

RULES and INSTRUCTIONS
DUE Monday, March 2, 2026
PURPOSE:

The Grundy Area Vocational Center Student Activity Fund, in order to demonstrate their continuing desire to be of service to their community, wish to show their concern by establishing multiple scholarships ranging from FIVE HUNDRED TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS.

In order to honor the memory of former Director Dave Potts, ONE additional TWO THOUSAND DOLLAR SCHOLARSHIP will be awarded to the top applicant.

The scholarships are intended to help deserving high school graduates pursue their goals in life.

The scholarship money is for post-high school education, as long as it is provided by a junior college, 4-year institution or technical/trade school.

It is not intended that the scholarship money be repaid or otherwise constitute a debt of any kind.
BASIC CRITERIA:

United States Citizenship - Applicants must be either natural-born, or naturalized citizens, as determined by the United States Immigration Service for Legal Citizenship.

Residency - Students must be legal residents of their respective school districts and have been enrolled in and attended the Grundy Area Vocational Center for one year immediately prior to the year of the scholarship award.
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA:

1. Applications for this award must be submitted online, (including all required documentation), by the due date.

2. Each applicant must submit with this application a seven (7) semester transcript demonstrating a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4 point scale.

3. If the above mentioned transcript does not have the student's seven semester attendance on it, then the attendance should be included in a letter from his/her counselor. This letter should be uploaded in the same dropbox as the transcript.

4. One (1) letter of recommendation must be submitted with this application.

5. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

6. Applicants must have displayed sound personal traits and leadership qualities in school, work, and outside activities. Additionally, financial need will be considered.

7. Although not required, preference will be given to applicants who have attended GAVC for two years, who have demonstrated good attendance during their high school career and those involved in GAVC student organization activities.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD ELGIBILITY:

1. Recipient must enroll in and attend as a full-time undergraduate student at a post-secondary educational institution.

2. Scholarship award payments will not be made until the student can provide documentary evidence of being registered in a post-secondary educational institution.

3. Award dollars shall be made payable directly to the student's junior college, 4-year institution, business, technical / trade school (cashier or bursar's office).
APPLICATION TO BE COMPLETED BELOW
Full Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
E-mail*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Phone Number (cell)*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Phone Number (home)*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Phone Number*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
GAVC PROGRAM*

Which post-secondary educational institution are you planning on attending?*
Program of study being pursued:*
Activities in which you have participated during high school. (Clubs, teams, musical groups, etc. and major accomplishments in each):*

Awards or recognition received:*
Community activities in which you have participated. (Clubs, church, Explorers, Boy Scouts, 4H, etc. and any volunteer work experience):*

Name your hobbies or special interests:*
Work experience:*

How will your education be paid for?*
Provide a statement of your educational and career goals:*

Important: The following file uploads need to be in PDF format. Please use a free tool such as Cute PDF Writer to convert your files to PDF format.
Upload Seven Semester Transcript*

Upload PDF file

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Upload Letter of Recommendation*

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GAVC STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND, DAVE POTTS MEMORIAL, and RIVAL5 SCHOLARSHIPS

APPLICATION TO BE COMPLETED BELOW