Who is Eligible?
Young women who are sixth through eighth graders are eligible for the Kellie Harper Women's Basketball Camp Scholarship. Each winner will receive an all-expense paid scholarship to attend the Kellie Harper Women's Basketball Camp. Contestants are to write a brief (approximately 300 words) essay from one of the two topics provided. Please provide TYPED essay answers on a separate sheet of paper, along with your application form. All applicants must have a parent/guardian’s signature under the Parental/Guardian Consent portion of this application in order to be eligible for the scholarship.
Contest Guidelines:
- Female students in sixth, seventh and eighth grades are eligible to apply.
- To find out if your school is eligible, please contact your local electric cooperative. For a complete listing of all 27 electric cooperatives in North Carolina, please visit www.ncemcs.com/north_carolina.htm
- Criteria for contest include:
-Originality and accuracy of written essay—55 percent
-Scholastic and extracurricular activities—40 percent
-Extra Credit question—5 percent
- Forms must be completed and returned by March 31, 2010.
- Please do not fill out with pencil! Use ink, typewriter or attach computer printout.
Submitting your Application:
- Please submit your application and typed essay question(s) by March 31, 2010 to:
Attention: Ken Thomas
Haywood Electric Membership Corporation
376 Grindstone Road
Waynesville, NC 28785
Contest Topics: (Choose only one.)
- Why do you want to attend the Kellie Harper Women's Basketball Camp?
- What does the sport of basketball mean to you?
Short Answer: (100 words or less)
- What is your favorite subject in school and why?
