Application Number: __________

 

1999 SPECTRUM SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION RANKING SHEET

 

APPLICANT'S NAME: _______________________________________________________________

 

I. PERSONAL STATEMENT

SCORE

A written statement of 250 words addressing the following question: "Why you want to be a librarian; gives specific examples of your life, work, and educational experiences; and discusses how your experiences will help you be a good librarian in a multi-ethnic society."

A. Substance and significance of reasons given for wanting to become a librarian

This criterion is worth 15 points. 0 is the lowest score and 15 is the highest score.

__________

B. Substance, significance, and specificity of life, work, and educational experiences relevant to becoming a good librarian in a multi-ethnic society

This criterion is worth 15 points. 0 is the lowest score and 15 is the highest score.

__________

C. Writing style and content of the essay

This criterion is worth 10 points. 0 is the lowest score and 10 is the highest score.

__________

D. Exceptional skills, talents, or perspectives

This criterion is worth 10 points. 0 is the lowest score and 10 is the highest score.

__________

TOTAL POINTS FOR PERSONAL STATEMENT (0 to 15 points):

__________

 

II. REFERENCES

SCORE

Each reference form is worth ten points. 0 is the lowest score and 10 is the highest score.

Consider the specific ratings, overall total rating and any added commentary given by reference.

#1. ___________________________________________________

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Reference's name

#2. ___________________________________________________

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Reference's name

#3. ___________________________________________________

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Reference's name

 TOTAL POINTS FOR REFERENCES (0 to 15 points):

__________

 

III. EDUCATION, GRADES, AWARDS

SCORE

This category is worth 10 points. 0 is the lowest score and 10 is the highest score.

TOTAL POINTS FOR EDUCATION, GRADES, AWARDS (0 to 15 points):

__________

 

IV. OVERALL PRESENTATION

SCORE

(OF APPLICATION FORM AND PERSONAL STATEMENT ONLY)

Answers questions fully, follows instructions, neatness and readability, attention to detail.

This category is worth 10 points. 0 is the lowest score and 10 is the highest score.

TOTAL POINTS FOR PRESENTATION (0 to 10 points):

__________

 

GRAND TOTAL (I + II+ III+ IV): (0 to 100)

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Juror's initials: ____________________

Date: ___________________________