The 2016

Avery Makenna
Memorial Scholarship
Application

In Loving Memory of Avery Makenna Ortiz

March 23, 2007 May 17, 2015
The 2016
Sponsored by Ortiz family
 Avery Makenna
Memorial Scholarship Application
I. Personal Information
Name: ____________________________________________ Age: ___________
Address: ____________________________________________________
City: ___________________________________ State: ____________________ Zip: _____________
Phone: _____________________ Email: ___________________________________________

Parent or Legal Guardian Name: _________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________
City: _________________________________ State: ______________ Zip: _____________
Phone: _________________________ Email: ___________________________________________

II. Education Goals

High School: _________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________________ State: _____________________
Graduation year: ___________________ Degree Received: ____________________

Desired College: _______________________________________________________

City: _______________________________ State: ________________
Expected Graduation Date: __________________ Area of Study: ____________________

III. Statement of Purpose

Write a brief statement of your need for scholarship and purpose of its use (40 words or less.)
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IV. Essay Submission

Please attach an Essay on ONE of the following questions in 250 words

or less.

How has All-Star Cheer helped you in your life and in your future
Career Goals?

How will winning this scholarship help you attain your goals?

Write about a time when your "hard work" has paid off.

Discuss a special attribute or accomplishment that sets you apart.

Your personal statement will be judged on its content NOT your writing
style. Please focus on the substance of your answer.

Remember the words of Thomas Jefferson, "The most valuable of all

talents is that of never using two words when one will do."

Good Luck!

Certification: I certify that the information provided on this application is

complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that if I am
chosen as a scholarship recipient, I will use the funds only for expenses related to
my education in an institution of higher learning in the United States

Applicant signature: __________________________ Date: _____________

Application and Essay Deadline: Tuesday, March 22, 2016

No late applications will be accepted
Any questions? Contact Ortiz Family at: (956)244-4411
 The 2016

Avery Makenna
Memorial Scholarship

ELIGIBILITY :
TO APPLY FOR THE AVERY MAKENNA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
YOU MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

HIGH SCHOOL 12TH GRADER, COLLEGE STUDENT OR NON-

TRADITIONAL STUDENT;

U.S. CITIZEN OR LEGAL RESIDENT;

ATTEND OR PLAN TO ATTEND AN ACCREDITED 2-YEAR, 4-

YEAR OR VOCATIONAL / TRADE SCHOOL IN THE U.S.

BE COMMITTED TO USING EDUCATION TO BETTER YOUR LIFE

AND THAT OF YOUR FAMILY AND/OR COMMUNITY.

IF YOU MEET ALL OF THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS, WE INVITE YOU

TO APPLY FOR THE AVERY MAKENNA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED APRIL 9, 2016 @ THE MAIN EVENT

ADDRESS: 500 N JACKSON RD, PHARR, TX 78577
ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE PRESENT.

***** ALL COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED BY OUR JUDGING COMMITTEE WHO WILL
SELECT THE FINALISTS AND WINNER. THE DECISION OF THE JUDGING COMMITTEE IS FINAL.