Scholarships

HERITAGE MUSEUM OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY

Congratulations to our scholarship recipient

 MEGAN SCHEFFE

We continue to support her progress at Emory University.  

Please check the website for further information about the opportunity

to apply for this scholarship award in the future.  

    Scholarship Requirements

1)  A $1,000.00 scholarship will be awarded to a Montgomery County qualified graduating high school senior based on the following criteria:

    a)  Candidates must be active in at least one civic organization within their high schools.

    b)  Candidates must have at least a 2.5 GPA (4.0 scale) and be in good standing with their high schools.  

    c)  Candidates must plan to attend an accredited institution of higher learning within the United States.

    d)  Candidates must plan to enroll as full-time students and pursue a two or four year degree.

    e)  Candidates should be interested in a degree of museum studies (history, government, library science, archeology) or an interrelated field applicable to museum operations.

    f)  Finalists must plan to attend an orientation meeting and to serve as an Intern for a minimum of 10 volunteer hours at the Heritage Museum in Conroe (This will be explained at the orientation meeting).

    g)  Finalists must be willing to participate in an interview with the Heritage Museum of Montgomery County Scholarship Committee.

2)  Scholarship will be in the form of tuition, books and related course studies.

3)  All scholarship monies ($1,000.00) will be paid directly to the institution of higher learning at which the recipient is currently enrolled and attends.

4)  Applications must be turned in to the high school’s senior counselor or high school’s  College and Career center” OR mailed to the Heritage Museum of Montgomery County,

Attention:  Scholarship Committee, PO Box 2262, Conroe, TX 77305 by March  15 of the current year.

    HERITAGE MUSEUM OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY

    Scholarship Application Folder Instructions

1)  Complete the attached two page application form.

2)  Organize your application in a folder to turn in or mail in the following order:

    a)  Page 1--a blank sheet of paper with a recent photograph (optional) attached with your name and high school.

    b)  Page 2--a typed essay of at least 100 and not more than 300 words on the topic:

                HOW (your field of study) RELATES TO MUSEUM FUNCTIONALITY

 (Including examples of how this applies specifically to you and why you are a qualified candidate)

    c)  Pages 3 and 4--the completed enclosed application form.

    d)  Pages 5, 6, and 7--three letters of reference from one civic club sponsor or coach, from one teacher or guidance counselor, and from one person outside of the high school system.

    e)  Page 8--an official high school transcript.

3)  If you have received any press coverage or recognition throughout your high school career, you may include as the last page or pages of your folder.  Send only copies.

4)  Return your completed folder to your senior counselor or your high school’s College and Career center” OR mail to the Heritage Museum of Montgomery County,

Attention: Scholarship Committee, PO Box 2262, Conroe, TX 77305, by March 1 of the current year.

5)  If you have any questions, please direct them to your high school counselor or email Heritage Museum Scholarship Committee at muse@consolidated.net

6)  All information received from the applicants will be kept confidential.

                             HERITAGE MUSEUM OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY

                                                        Scholarship Application Form

              Application must be completed by the student typewritten or legibly printed.

Personal Information

Applicant’s Name______________________________________________________________

Permanent Address_____________________________________________________________

Telephone Number___________________    E-Mail Address________________       

Date of Birth________________________   Social Security #____________________ (finalists)

Name of  Montgomery County High School___________________________________________

High School Participation

List Honors and Prizes, Special Academic Recognition

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List AP Classes taken during high school_____________________________________________   

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List *Credit and Non-Credit high school activities including years involved: *Credit activities include

classes such as athletics, band, choir, etc. in which high school graduation credit is earned.  Non-Credit

activities are those you participated in but NO credit hours for graduation are earned.  Any officer or

leadership positions may be listed with the activity.

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High School Academic Achievements

High School GPA through first semester of senior year _______________

PSAT Score (composite) __________            SAT Score (composite) __________

ACT Score (composite) ___________           Class Rank and Class Size ________________

College Plans

List names of colleges or universities applied to or accepted by, list in order of preferred attendance __________

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Anticipated course of study _______________________________________________________

Anticipated degree upon completion of study _________________________________________

Anticipated initial attendance date __________________________________________________

If you want more information, please go to the Heritage Museum of  Montgomery County

website www.heritagemuseum.us

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Signature of Applicant                                   Printed Name of Applicant

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Signature of Parent or Guardian                   Printed Name of Parent or Guardian

Heritage Museum
of
Montgomery County, Texas

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Phone: 936-539-6873

E-Mail: muse@consolidated.net