Application Instructions

1) A complete application packet consists of: (a) the one-page Personal and Academic Information Form, (b) a curriculum vitae, (c) an essay, (d) three letters of recommendation, (e) transcripts, and (f) test scores.

2) Mail the completed information form, curriculum vitae, and essay together in one envelope to:
     Ruth Spence Harden Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc.
     247 Sleepy Hollow Road
     Camden, North Carolina 27921

3) Your curriculum vitae should include at least the following information: (a) the names of all high schools, colleges and universities attended, together with dates of attendance, fields of study, and degrees received or expected; (b) academic honors or recognitions you have received; and (c) community or extra-curricula activities (eg., summer internships, work-study, enterprises, travel, volunteer work) related to the achievement of your academic and/or professional goals.

4) Your essay should discuss your reasons for undertaking study in business, what you expect to derive personally, and what contributions to society you plan to make in the business world.

5) Letters of recommendation should be mailed by the referees directly to the Ruth Spence Harden Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc. at the address given above.

6) Official transcripts from all the high schools (if you have never attended college) or from all the colleges and universities you have attended may be issued to you for you to enclose with your application.

7) Please request that required test scores (eg., SAT, ACT or GRE) be sent by the testing service directly to the Ruth Spence Harden Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc. at the address given above. Alternatively, you may enclose a copy of your score report with your application.

8) The closing date for receiving completed applications is April 30th. Please postmark your materials no later than that date and ask your referees, schools issuing transcripts, and test services to do the same. Please do not fax or e-mail materials.

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