Newman Smith H.S. Class of 2001

This scholarship was established in 2001 by the Newman Smith High School alumni graduating class of 2001.

Available to students graduating from: Newman Smith High School

Scholarship Criteria:

1. Recipient should be a graduating senior of Newman Smith High School with plans to attend a four-year college/university, vocational/technical school.

2. An overall four-year GPA of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 grade-point scale).

3. Recipient should demonstrate leadership and school involvement through school leadership activities, membership and offices held at Newman Smith High School in any extracurricular activities including but not limited to athletics and fine arts.

4. Recipient should reflect the values of Newman Smith High School and be an example of the school's motto (Honor, Integrity Achievement).

5. Financial need or community-based volunteerism should not be used in selecting the recipient.

6. Students interested in this scholarship should present an essay of 50 words or less on a) why the student should be the recipient or b) the importance of student leadership and/or school spirit.

Students should also present two letters of recommendations from two Newman Smith faculty or staff members.