Winners
of the 2011 Gill Orthodontics Scholarships.
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| Katelyn Immel |
Eleanor Wagner |
Congratulations to Katelyn Immel and Eleanor Wagner, winners of the 2011 Gill Orthodontic's Scholarships. Katelyn Immel is a graduate of Castle High School and plans to attend the University of Southern Indiana. Eleanor Wagner is a graduate of Memorial High School and plans to attend Purdue University.
Type of Scholarship
The Gill Orthodontics scholarship program awards two nonrenewable $1000 scholarships annually with $500 distributed each semester beginning in the fall. All scholarship money will go directly to the school to be applied towards tuition, books, fees, housing, or related expenses. If the student does not continue full time status for the second semester, the remaining $500 will not be awarded.
Selection Criteria and Eligibility
Applicants must currently be in orthodontic treatment, or have completed orthodontic treatment by Dr. James Gill, D.D.S. Applications will be accepted from graduating seniors planning to attend an institution of higher learning for at least one year. All applicants must have a GPA of at least a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, or a 3.75 on a 6.0 scale at the end of their senior fall semester for consideration of this scholarship. Scholarship recipients will be determined based on essays, academic achievement, and participation in school and community activities.
Application Process
- The Gill Orthodontics Scholarship application form is to be completed by the student and school official after the first semester GPA has been determined.
- Attach (2) typed 3 to 5 paragraph essays of 300 words or less on:
• What is your favorite ride at the amusement park?
How does this reflect your approach to life?
-and-
• Imagine you have to wear a costume for a year of your life. What would you pick and why?
The application with all supportive materials enclosed must be submitted to Gill Orthodontics and received or post marked no later than March 14, 2012.THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.
Notification of Scholarship Winners
Scholarship winners will be notified by mail by April 11, 2012, and their names and photos may be used for public relations purposes. The names of scholarship winners will be posted on the Gill Orthodontic website at http://www.gillorthodontics .com.
GILL ORTHODONTICS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
See Indiana Association Scholarships
