Winner of the 2010 Gill
Orthodontics
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| Nate Dixon |
Tess Watson |
Congratulations to Nate Dixon and Tess Watson, winners of the 2010 Gill Orthodontics' scholarships. Nate Dixon is a graduate of Mt. Vernon High School and plans to attend the University of Southern Indiana. Tess Watson is a graduate of Mt. Carmel High School and plans to attend Indiana University. We wish them the best of luck as they continue with their future academic endeavors.
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 500 words or less on:
• If you were given 5 minutes on national television what would you say? -and-
• What is the greatest challenge your generation will face and what ideas do you have for dealing with it?
The application with all supportive materials enclosed must be submitted to Gill Orthodontics and received or post marked no later than March 10, 2010. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.
Notification of Scholarship Winners
Scholarship winners will be notified by mail by April 14, 2010, 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
