PO BOX 2172, Corsicana, TX  75151    
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2024 application checklist – 
Not official or Accepted until after February 1, 2024
(For Student Use Only)
_____	1.	Application Form

_____	2.	Official High School Transcript

_____	3.	Copy of SAT and/or ACT Test Results

_____	4.	Submit required Typewritten Essay and submission of a resume.  A portfolio is also acceptable to submit.

_____	5.	Letters of Recommendation from two (2) High School Teachers (at least one in the creative arts)

_____	6.	Letters of Recommendation from two (2) Individuals who are not related to you and are not associated with local High School.

 DUE DATE: Monday, April 1, 2024 
Mail to: PO BOX 2172, Corsicana, TX  75151
email: hullcreativearts@yahoo.com 
or by hand, email for appointment to receive.  

Late or Incomplete Applications will not be considered.

Be aware of these common mistakes!

1.	Incomplete Applications.  Read the directions, and include all requested information.  Application should be typed or very neatly printed in ink. 

2.	Submitting an unofficial high school transcript.  Make sure that your OFFICIAL high school transcript shows your class rank and grade point average.  If needed, it may be sent directly to the Selection Committee.  Your counselor can assist you in obtaining this information.  

3.	Essay does not include all the required information or is not typewritten.  Do not forget to run spellcheck.  Sloppy essays with misspelled words do not make a good impression.  
4.	Not taking the SAT and/or ACT test. You will be disqualified without these scores. *1 

5.	Not including letters of recommendation.  Make sure that you obtain letters of recommendation from two (2) teachers who have taught you in high school.  At least one must be a Creative Arts Teacher.  Make sure that you also include letters of recommendation from two (2) individuals who are not related to you and are not associated with your High School

6.	Procrastination. Remember your Due Date is April 1, 2024!!

PO BOX 2172, Corsicana, TX   75151
application form by mail
 due date: April 1, 2024 

Selection will be made based on the criteria as established by the
Board without regard to: race, creed, sex, color or national origin.

SCHOLARSHIP IS AWARDED TO STUDENTS IN CREATIVE ARTS ONLY

Full Name: _________________________________________________________
		(Last)				(First)				(Middle)

Date of Birth: ___________________	Do you have a social security number? ________

Home Address: ______________________________________________________
		    (Street/Route and Number)		(City)			(State)		(Zip)

Mailing Address (If different from above):____________________________________

Telephone Number: __________________	Cell Number:  ___________________ 

Email Address: _____________________

Father’s Name: _____________________	Cell Number: ____________________

Father’s Address: ______________________________________________________
		       (Street/Route and Number)		(City)			(State)		(Zip)

Mother’s Name: ____________________	Cell Number: ____________________

Mother’s Address: _____________________________________________________
		        (Street/Route and Number)		(City)		(State)		(Zip)

List of schools you have attended the last four years and time at each:

_________________________________________________________________
List College, University, or other schools to which you have applied and those you have been accepted to attend.  

Applied_____________________________________________________
Accepted____________________________________________________
What course of study or major do you plan to pursue? ____________________________

List high school/other scholastic honors (use additional sheet if necessary):  
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
List extra-curricular activities, awards, and achievements in school and in the community (use additional sheet if necessary).
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
Information requirements:      

Send to the Selection Committee your official high school transcript. 

Attached copy of SAT and/or ACT test results.

Attached required typewritten essay to include: biography, future goals and why you think you deserve this scholarship.  A resume or portfolio of your creative work is also acceptable to send or present to the Board.  You may be required to demonstrate your skill or talent for the Board.

Attach letters of recommendation from two (2) High School teachers.  One must be in the Creative Arts.    Attach letters of recommendation from two (2) individuals who are not related to you and are not associated with your High School.  

Signature: ______________________________     Date ____________________
I attest that all information presented is correct to the best of my ability and I have read and agreed to the Rules and Guidelines of the Scholarship Fund as a requirement to receive and to continue to receive my scholarship.

Signature of legal guardian: ___________________________ Date ___________
I understand my child/guardian is applying for a Hull Creative Arts Foundation scholarship.  
I have read and agreed to the Rules and Guidelines of the Scholarship Fund.

Date received by the Scholarship Committee:  ___________   by whom ____________

PO BOX 2172, Corsicana, TX  75151  

2024 scholarship rules and guidelines

GOAL - This Scholarship is to award an university scholarship to a qualified Navarro County High School student(s) who has demonstrated their passion for the creative arts over the course of their school years leading up to their graduation from High School. 

The scholarship is only awarded to students who are pursuing a creative arts degree or career from an institution of higher education.  The Board reserves its right to change the amount, number of awardees, terms and duration of the scholarship at their discretion.  

Creative Arts can be in any form that has to do with the creative arts process such as theater, music, art, voice and more and will be determined by the Selection Committee.  

An applicant must meet the following guidelines before a scholarship award will be considered:  

1.	Applicant must have attended a Public Navarro County High School all of his/her Junior and Senior year.  

2.	Applicant must graduate and receive a diploma from High School.  

3.	Applicant must have maintained a scholastic grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above during his/her Junior and Senior year and a 3.5 GPA in the creative arts.  

4.	Applicant must be a senior and must apply in writing before April 3 during his/her senior year, and must list colleges and universities applied to and/or accepted.  

5.	Applicant must submit a typewritten essay to include: biography, future goals, and why he/she 
believes he/she deserves this scholarship.  The Board may request an example of your work or performance of your skill as a condition of receiving the scholarship.

6.	Applicant must include two (2) letters of recommendation from High School teachers (one must be in creative arts) who have taught applicant.  

7.	Applicant must include two (2) letters of recommendation from individuals who are not related to you and are not associated with your High School.  

8.	Applicant must return the completed application no later than April 3 to the PO BOX, by hand or by email hullcreativearts@yahoo.com.  

9.	Applicant must attend an accredited and approved college or university located in the U.S.A.

10.	All scholarship funds must be paid directly to his/her choice of college or university.  It is your responsibility by July 1 to notify the Hull Creative Arts Foundation where to send your scholarship award i.e. school, financial contact name, address, your student ID, etc.    Failure to do so will void scholarship or at very least delay your award. 

11.	Scholarship funds may only be used for the following: tuition; books; and campus room & board.
	This is a not a direct cash award to the scholarship recipients.  It is paid directly to university.
	
12.	Recipient must begin college in the fall semester following graduation from a Navarro County High School.  Failure to do so will terminate the scholarship. Exceptions or deferment of scholarship for later use must have PRIOR Hull Creative Arts Foundation Board approval.   

13.	Approved deferments require grade reporting each semester until scholarship is awarded in full.  

14.	While scholarship is in force or not paid to awardee, a change to another major other than in the creative arts will nullify the scholarship.  Any change in major must be reported and approved by the scholarship board while scholarship is in force.   This will affect the scholarship award. 

15.	Recipient must register for and complete a minimum of 12 -15 hours each semester.  Failure to do so will terminate the scholarship.  

16.	Recipient must receive a collegiate GPA of 3.0 or better each semester.  Failure to do so may terminate the scholarship. 

17.     Recipient must furnish within 10 days proof of his/her grades at the end of each semester.  Grade reports may be emailed or mailed to: Hull Creative Arts Foundation, PO BOX 2172, Corsicana, TX 75151. Failure to do so may terminate the scholarship or hold up payment of the scholarship award for the next semester.  

18.	Scholarship awards will be paid each semester to the school on behalf of the student.  Excess funds not used over the awarded amount in a semester will not be paid to the student in cash.   These funds will be carried over for benefit of the student and used as approved for the next semester’s expenses.   If not used, money will be refunded to the Hull Creative Arts Foundation.

19.     Scholarship(s) will be awarded no later than May 1.

20.	Student and parent agree to give permission to allow photos and information of award winner to be used in publicity photos, press releases, marketing items and news articles.

21.   	Awardee may be requested to appear or participate at Hull Creative Arts Foundation functions.

22.	Awardee is requested to keep the Hull Creative Arts Foundation informed of accomplishments or awards received throughout their college career.  Award winner will also allow the foundation to publish their accomplishments on the awardee’s behalf in publications and press releases in the media. Any change in contact information or address should be sent to the PO BOX or hullcreativearts@yahoo.com.

Signature of student ____________________________________  date ____________

Signature of parent/ legal guardian __________________________  date ____________