Most items on the scholarship application forms are self-explanatory. However, the following instructions and comments will assist you in providing the requested information.

Before you begin to fill in the forms, be sure that you understand what information is being requested. It is advisable to prepare your response in draft form before entering them on the application.

The following dates are important. Use them as a checklist in the application process:

• February 28th Deadline for submission of The Eastern States Blast Furnace and Coke  Oven Association “Jim Richardson Memorial” Scholarship. (FORM A)
• February 28th Deadline for submission of High School Certification (FORM B) and High School Recommendation (FORM C).

Forms B & C

Print your name, last name first in the space provided at the top of both forms before presenting them to your counselor or adviser. Also, at the bottom of both forms B and C are places for you to sign (signature) and date to give your permission for release of information and waiver of future access to recommendations.

Please note that FORM B must be completed by the Principal, Assistant Principal or other administrative official at your high school. A transcript of your grades must be attached to this form as well as a copy of your SAT scores.

FORM C should be completed by your Counselor, Adviser or by a Teacher who is familiar with your academic work and your other achievements.

It is your responsibility to insure that these forms are completed and returned to The Eastern States Blast Furnace and Coke Oven Association before the February 28th deadline. It is advisable to check to see that they have been mailed.

Please direct any questions you might have, that are not answered in the accompanying information, to:
Scholarship Chairman of The Eastern States Blast Furnace and Coke Oven Association 
    
Christopher Rabold
United States Steel - Great Lakes Works
#1 Quality Dr. - Attn. ZIMO
Encorse, MI 48229
E-Mail: CJRabold@uss.com