Scholarship Application -High School Seniors and College Students
Date: 3/10/2010

If you have a high school senior planning to attend college or you have a college student – you may be interested in applying for this scholarship. See details below. The application is attached.

The Wal-Mart Strive for Excellence scholarship was established in 2006. Wal-Mart believes in a philosophy of operating globally and giving back locally. Accordingly, scholarship recipients have demonstrated the potential to make the greatest impact on the local community. To be eligible for the Strive for Excellence scholarship, applicants must:

reside or attend school in the 5th Congressional district represented by Congressman John Lewis.
be preparing to pursue an undergraduate degree full-time or be a current full-time student in good academic standing at an accredited college or university.
have a minimum 2.5 GPA, demonstrate academic achievement, exhibit leadership ability, and participate in community service activities.
Completed applications must arriveas one packet by April5, 2010.Congressman John LewisAttn: Walmart Scholarship Selection CommitteeThe Equitable Building
100 Peachtree Street, N.W.
Suite # 1920
Atlanta, GA 30303Application packets should include: 1. A completed Strive for Excellence application 2. Personal statement 3. Official transcript(s) from all institutions attended 4. Letter of acceptance from intended institution 5. Two (2) letters of recommendation (one from community involvement experience) 6. One (1) page resume listing extracurricular activities, honors, employment, community service, and special skills 7. Recent photograph – cap & gown or professional dress (no group or social photos)

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2010_walmart_application.pdf