Application Information
Awards are granted on the basis of:
1: Gymnastics Excellence (weighted at 40%)
The level at which the applicant demonstrates athletic excellence will be determined by the committee based on a review of the material submitted.
2: Personal Character / Contributions (weighted at 30%)
Components of “personal character” include (but are not limited to) integrity, humility, sportsmanship, self- discipline, work ethic, leadership potential and dedication. These traits are to be attested to in the letter of recommendation and interview.
3: Academic Record - Overall Grade Point Average (weighted at 30%)
A current grade point average of 2.5 on core courses as identified by your school’s transcript.
Please complete the attached application and required documentation to become eligible for the Michael Sims Scholarship. Be aware that the “Applicant’s Personal Essay Section” is a critical factor in the scholarship committee’s deliberations in choosing award recipients. The information that you provide will be considered confidential, but this application may be reproduced to share with members of the scholarship committee.
If you have questions about this application, please contact the President of the Michael Sims Scholarship Committee. (See contact information below).
All completed applications must be received by the President of the Michael Sims Scholarship Committee no later than March 1st.
Send to: Tim Erwin at Terwin@erjcchouston.org (Preferred Method)
Documentation:
1: Gymnastics Excellence (weighted at 40%)
The level at which the applicant demonstrates athletic excellence will be determined by the committee based on a review of the material submitted.
2: Personal Character / Contributions (weighted at 30%)
Components of “personal character” include (but are not limited to) integrity, humility, sportsmanship, self- discipline, work ethic, leadership potential and dedication. These traits are to be attested to in the letter of recommendation and interview.
3: Academic Record - Overall Grade Point Average (weighted at 30%)
A current grade point average of 2.5 on core courses as identified by your school’s transcript.
Please complete the attached application and required documentation to become eligible for the Michael Sims Scholarship. Be aware that the “Applicant’s Personal Essay Section” is a critical factor in the scholarship committee’s deliberations in choosing award recipients. The information that you provide will be considered confidential, but this application may be reproduced to share with members of the scholarship committee.
If you have questions about this application, please contact the President of the Michael Sims Scholarship Committee. (See contact information below).
All completed applications must be received by the President of the Michael Sims Scholarship Committee no later than March 1st.
Send to: Tim Erwin at Terwin@erjcchouston.org (Preferred Method)
- Note that required application parts must be submitted as a single PDF document. Do not send individual or incomplete documents. Please see application document below for details.
- If unable to email, please mail to: 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX 77096 c/o Tim Erwin
Documentation:
- Download and print an Acrobat Reader version of the scholarship application --
| Sims Scholarship Application Information PDF |
- Download and print a Microsoft Word version of the scholarship application -- (please use this to type your application) *Right click on the link and select "Save Target As..." to save the word document to your computer.
| Sims Scholarship Application Information Word |
