Basic Information (Applicant) Please review the application requirements and eligibility criteria before applying here. Name Birthdate Address Phone Email Best way to contact me is (please circle) PhoneEmailMail High School Date of graduation (expected) Gender identity Racial group or Ethnicity Guardian Contact Information (if applicable) Name Relationship to you Address Phone Email Additional Contacts Please describe some of the hurdles you have faced in your life and how you managed to persevere to graduate from high school? (500 word limit) Tell us about an accomplishment or something of which you are very proud? (500 word limit) What makes you unique or really stand out from your peers? (250 word limit) What are your future plans and dreams? What are your thoughts about college or a career? What are your future plans and dreams? What are your thoughts about college or a career? (500 word limit) Given that it is renewable and represents a significant financial commitment, how would the Axel F. Hoch Legacy Scholarship make a difference in your life? (500 word limit) In addition to your essays, we want you to include several other pieces of information. One letter of recommendation from a school representative (this can be a teacher) One letter of recommendation from a person in the community who knows you well (this can be a friend, co-worker, supervisor, member of church or club, etc.) Transcript – It is important for us to understand your ability to succeed in a rigorous academic setting like college, university or a trade school so we want you to submit a copy of your transcript. (If you don’t know how to do this, please see your counselor). FAFSA/ORSAA – It is important for us to understand your financial situation and your family’s ability to contribute to your continuing education so we want you to submit a copy of your FAFSA Report/Student Aid Index or ORSAA. (If you don’t know how to do this, please see your counselor).
