The Daniel and Jason Stevenson
Extracurricular Achievement Award
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Before emailing
Jason Stevenson
or contacting the HHS Guidance Office, please consult the answers below to
see if they can help.
Who is eligible for the Stevenson Award?
All graduating seniors from Hudson High
School are eligible for the Stevenson Award.
What constitutes an "extracurricular
achievement?
The primary component of the Stevenson Award is an
extracurricular intellectual endeavor that
rises significantly above
the traditional level and expectation of high school work and
activities. The endeavor should involve a project or achievement
accomplished outside of the regular high school curriculum and
extracurricular offerings. It must require a serious commitment from
the applicant as well as personal initiative, intelligence, and hard
work. Participation in regular extracurricular clubs or in activities
such as public service are not considered "intellectual endeavors"
unless they involve and extraordinary level of personal effort and
independent initiative (i.e., starting 'something from nothing').
Previous winning extracurricular endeavors have included:
- Pursuing an independent science project with research at a national laboratory and placement in national science fair competitions
- Writing and directing an original play that was widely published and performed
- Organizing a successful chamber music group that placed in national competitions
- Self-directed political engagement on campaigns, issues, or a significant public lobbying effort at at city, state, or national level
- Founding and directing a new community service program serving disadvantaged Ohio communities
- Launched an environmental science project to fund and build a water conservation system at a local municipal park
- Time-intensive training and practice in professional ballet with multiple performances and shows
- Creating and distributing an educational computer program for language arts classes
Note: the completion of a Boy Scout Eagle Project or the
Girl Scout Gold Award normally does not constitute an extracurricular
achievement for this award because it is done for specifically for
another program and is not a unique or self-determined endeavor.
Do you have a list of past recipients of the Stevenson Award?
The award has been given out since 1997. You can download a list of the past recipients of the award in this
PDF Is there a GPA cut-off?
There is no GPA requirement. However,
previous winners have generally had above a 3.5 GPA cumulative over
their high school career.
Is there an SAT score cut-off?
There is no SAT score requirement. However,
previous winners have generally had at least a 1920 (new version) combined SAT
score or a 29 ACT score.
What is the deadline for applying for this
award?
The Stevenson Award application deadline is
Monday, March 3, 2025. All materials, including
the application, transcript (official or unofficial), and recommendation form(s), must be sent
(postmarked) by this date, whether sent by email or regular
mail delivery.
Where do I email/mail the teacher/advisor
recommendation form(s)?
Completed teacher/advisor recommendation(s)
must be submitted electronically to
Jason Stevenson (jason-dot-stevenson@gmail.com)
Note: The recommendations must be submitted directly by the teachers/advisors. Please give teachers/advisors instructions for how they should send their recommendations to this email address, and enough time to complete the process. All of this information is included on the form.
If your teachers/advisors prefer to mail their recommendations, please provide them with a stamped and
addressed envelope and give them sufficient time to complete the
recommendation before the deadline. They should send the letters to:
Jason Stevenson
1126 E. Michigan Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Please submit the main application form electronically (by
email), if possible.
Where/How do I email/mail the high school transcript?
Complete the
Transcript Request Form on the
Application Forms page and submit it to Mrs. Linda Golden in the High School Guidance Office. Once she receives this request form, Mrs. Golden will email the transcript to the award committee for consideration. You can also contact or
email Mrs. Golden for additional instructions.
Where do I submit the award
application and supporting materials?
Please email all electronic materials to
Jason Stevenson (jason.stevenson-at-gmail.com).
For physical materials, mail only those items you do not want returned, to:
Jason Stevenson
1126 E. Michigan Avenue
Salt Lake City, UT 84105
If you have additional questions, or would like to use an online file sharing system like DropBox, contact Jason Stevenson via
email (jason.stevenson-at-gmail.com)
What constitutes "supporting materials"?
Anything that you believe is crucial for the scholarship committee to understand and judge your extracurricular endeavor. In the past, applicants have submitted DVDs of movies and plays, science papers, musical compositions, and publications. Please do not send one-of-a-kind or valuable materials--only submit copies that you don't need returned to you. If you can't figure out how to submit your supporting materials, contact Jason Stevenson by
email and we'll figure out a solution.
Who selects the Stevenson Award winners?
The applications are reviewed by both Daniel and Jason Stevenson. They choose one or more winners based upon the
range and quality of applicants.
Does being president of a school club or
captain of a sports team constitute "extracurricular
achievement"?
No. While leadership in a sports or club
activity is an important and valuable accomplishment, it does not meet
the "extracurricular achievement" requirements of this award.
Does participating in high school
extracurricular activities increase my chances to win this
scholarship?
Yes. This award is designed for students who
not only pursue a range of high school activities, but also excel in
something that is outside the extracurricular offerings of Hudson High
School.
Do I have to go to Hudson High School all
four years to be eligible for this award?
No. Any graduating senior at Hudson High
School is eligible for the Stevenson Award. For example, the first
recipient of the Stevenson Award in 1997 spent only his senior year at
Hudson High School. Students with backgrounds at other high schools
should supply slightly more background information on their activities
outside of Hudson.
Do I have to be going to college to be
eligible for the Stevenson Award?
The Stevenson Award Scholarship was envisioned to
provide financial assistance to college-bound high school
seniors. However, students planning to attend the service academies, enter the military, or enroll in
specialized design or trade and vocational schools are encouraged to
apply as well. The purpose of this award is to provide financial
assistance in continuing education.
Is the Stevenson Award for academic performance, extracurricular activities, or demonstrated leadership?
All three. Although the heart of the award is
the extracurricular endeavor, a successful
applicant will also participate in traditional high school activities
and preferably hold leadership positions in these groups or teams.
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