One $1,000 (One Thousand Dollar) Scholarship Grant will be awarded to a graduating senior for the 2008 school year. The criteria used to select the recipient are as follows:

a. An established high academic standing
b. Consistent participation in extra-curricular activities
c. Documented community service hours
d. Existing financial need

Two letters of reference must accompany the application. One letter to be provided by someone familiar with the student’s academic standing and extracurricular activities. The other must come from someone familiar with the student’s community service work or employment history. Upon request, the high school must provide information about the student’s class size, grade point average and class standing as may be required to help determine the finalist. A typed, 750 word minimum response to the following essay question will be required on 8-1/2” x 11” white paper. Name, address and social security number must be included on each page. The question is: How will this scholarship help further my education? Application, essay and two letters of reference must be submitted by March 1. Six board members will review and discuss the applications and enclosures to determine the winner. The winner will be notified by April 1. The Heather & Justin Johnson Scholarship Fund will forward the value of the scholarship grant to the school indicated by the winner. The funds to be applied by the school to the recipient's first year of college expense. Send the application and enclosures to:

The Heather & Justin Johnson Scholarship Fund
984 Ashland Avenue
St. Paul, MN 1504

Remember the deadline for the receipt of application is March 1. Do not send folders, binders or photographs. Use only black ink on the application and print or type all information required. Be sure to note your name, address and social security number on all submissions.