NHS PTA Scholarship Application

  The Norcross High School PTSA is proud to accept applications from NHS seniors to award a college/university scholarship.  To be eligible for the scholarship, students must:

1)      Be a registered NHS student in good standing for the 2024-25 academic year,

2)      Have a cumulative 2.5 grade point average or higher, and,

3)      Be a STUDENT member (pay your dues at https://jointotem.com/ga/peachtree-corners/norcross-hs-ptsa) of the NHS PTSA by January 31, 2025

Students wishing to apply must complete and return the application form, personal essay and all required documents to Ms. Anna Pasch, NHS Counselor, no later than Monday, February 24, 2025 at 2:30pm. 

Student Full Name__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Student email ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian Name ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian email__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Student Address________________________________________________________________________________________________

Cumulative Grade Point Avg____________________________________________________________________________________________________

School Attending Fall 2024 (if known)_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Planned Major (if known)_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name of Person providing your letter of recommendation ______________________________________________________________________________

Checklist for your Application Packet:

Please include the following materials paperclipped or in a single envelope:

1)      Completed PTSA Scholarship Application Form, including:

a.       Extracurricular Activity section

b.       Employment and Career Pursuits section

2)      A copy of your NHS transcript from the Fall 2024 semester.  

3)      Letter of recommendation (Note: letters may not be from family members.  Consider adults that know you well such as teachers, coaches, mentors, counselors, employers or community leaders).

4)      A personal essay (300-500 words) on the following theme: Succeeding Together.  Describe a personal experience in the NHS community where you were supported by, or supported others, to overcome obstacles and achieve a goal.   

5)      Acceptance letter, if available, from the school you are planning to attend in Fall 2025.

Signature of Applicant_____________________________________________  Date __________________________

Signature of Counselor_____________________________________________ Date __________________________

Extracurricular Activities, Sports, Leadership, Community Service

Please list all Clubs, Organizations, or Other Activities you participated in during high school. Include the length of time you participated and any offices held, awards or honors/records you achieved with this extracurricular. If needed, you may replicate the table to create extra rows or space.

2. 

How did you distinguish yourself in a chosen activity and/or represent the Norcross Community?  (Please keep your response brief and limited to a few sentences). 

How did you distinguish yourself and/or support the Norcross community through your employment or community service? (Please keep your response brief and limited to a few sentences). 

Personal Essay: Please attach a 300-500 word essay on the following theme: Succeeding Together.  Describe a personal experience in the NHS community where you were supported by, or supported others, to overcome obstacles and achieve a goal.