SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

PURPOSE: To provide scholarships to four (4) deserving participants of the Top Gun Invitational who exhibit outstanding character, high school academics, and community involvement. Awards will be given to a high school senior competing in the 18 & under division only. *This scholarship will in no way be awarded based on athletic achievement or performance.

AWARD COMPONENTS: The Top Gun Scholarship Fund Committee will review all applications before selecting an outside committee to oversee and select the four (4) winners to be awarded a $1,000 scholarship each. Once awarded, checks will be mailed directly to the accredited college or university upon evidence of registration.

CRITERIA: Applicant must be a participant in the 2023 Top Gun Invitational (18U division) and will be a freshman in the upcoming fall school year.

Applicant must demonstrate positive-impact involvement – in the complete sense – consistent with capacity and circumstances and/or significant improvement/success in scholarship and community involvement, backed by letters of recommendation.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Complete this application form.
Submit two (2) letters of recommendation from choice of high school teachers, administrators, counselors, employers, or individual with significant knowledge of applicant’s experience and involvement.
Submit a copy of your most recent high school transcript with cumulative grade point average and a class standing/rank.
Submit a letter of application addressed to the Top Gun Scholarship Committee. The letter should contain a brief explanation of career goals and biographical (background) information as well as why you feel you deserve to be awarded a Top Gun Invitational Scholarship.

*DEALINE TO APPLY IS MAY 20, 2023*

Please contact Top Gun Events with any questions at info@topgunevents.com

Personal Information

First and Last Name *

Team Name *

Street Address *

Apartment, suite, etc

City *

State/Province *

ZIP / Postal Code *

Country *

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Academic Information

Name of High School *

High School Address *

City *

State/Province *

ZIP/Postal code *

Country *

Date of Graduation *

List scholastic or academic honors including scholarships, fellowships, prizes, honor societies. etc.:

List and briefly describe three non-academic activities which have been important to you:

List any additional honors/awards that may not be listed:

Application Questionnaire

How has your education contributed to who you are today? *

Briefly describe your long-term goals. *

Describe your future education plans. *

Describe how you have demonstrated leadership ability both in and out of school. *

During your softball journey, what lessons have you learned that you will use in the future? *

What accomplishment are you most proud of? *

What is your favorite inspirational quote and why? *

Please explain why you believe you should receive this scholarship and how it will make a difference in your plans to continue your education *

Letters of Recommendation

Two (2) letters of recommendation must be submitted with this application.

Please list the first and last name of the person submitting your first letter of recommendation s well as their relationship to you. *

Contact information for the above: (phone number and email address) *

Please list the first and last name of the person submitting your second letter of recommendation, as well as their relationship to you. *

Contact information for the above: (phone number and email address) *

Two (2) letters of recommendation must be submitted with this application. Please attach them here. *

Transcript

A copy of your most recent high school transcript with cumulative grade point average and a class standing/rank is required.

Please attach your high school transcript here: *

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By checking the box, you certify that all the responses and attached material son this form are completed and true, to the best of your knowledge. *

I certify all information provided is true.

Letter of Application

Please submit a letter of application addressed to the Top Gun Scholarship Committee. The letter should contain a brief explanation of career goals and biographical (background) information as well as why you feel you deserve to be awarded a Top Gun Invitational Scholarship.

Please submit your letter of application here: *

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