Scholarships - Lowell Observatory

2015
Scholarship Packet
Please complete the included 2015 LOCKs: Middle School
Scholarship Application and return to Samantha Flagg:
[email protected]
or
Lowell Observatory
c/o Samantha Flagg
1400 W Mars Hill Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Partial funding provided by
LOCKs Scholarship Eligibility 2015
Scholarships are available for those who demonstrate financial need (see income guidelines below).
Need is based on the 2015 Federal Poverty Guidelines. Students from families that demonstrate such
need are eligible for one (1) scholarship per month. Please note that scholarships are limited and will
be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Full-Scholarship Income Qualifications
(225% of Federal Poverty Levels)
Persons in family/household
Household Income
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
$35,843
$45,203
$54,563
$63,923
$73,285
$82,643
$92,003
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add
$9,360 for each additional person.
Partial funding provided by
1400 W Mars Hill Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001 | www.lowell.edu
Lowell Observatory is pleased to offer the
2015 LOCKs (Lowell Observatory Camps for
Kids) for middle school children.
An “Introduction to Ast
ronomy”
Overview
These activity-based, week-long day camps run from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. They are for students that will be going into
7th, 8th, or 9th grade in the fall. The topic of the camps is “Introduction to Astronomy”. Campers will enjoy learning
about topics in astronomy through fun, hands-on science experiments. They will learn how to identify constellations,
how to locate deep-sky objects and how to operate portable telescopes. Other activities will include hiking, drawing,
playing games, and more.
Tuition and Registration
Members: $225 per student
Nonmembers: $250 per student
Scholarships are available for those who demonstrate financial
need. Visit our website at www.lowell.edu/summer-camp to
register or contact Sam Flagg.
Sessions
Session
Date
1
June 1 - June 5
2
June 15 - June 19
3
June 22 - June 26
For information about registration or scholarships visit www.lowell.edu/summer-camp
or contact Sam Flagg at [email protected] or (928) 233-3280
Partial funding provided by
1400 W Mars Hill Rd, Flagstaff, AZ
www.lowell.edu/summer-camp
2015 LOCKs: Middle School Scholarship Application
Camper’s Name: ____________________________________________ Grade Level in Fall 2015_______
Parent(s) Name(s): _________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________________________
City, State ________________________________________________________ Zip Code _______________
Phone Number ____________________________________________________________________________
Email Address ____________________________________________________________________________
Employer’s Name _________________________________ Employer’s Phone #______________________
Occupation _______________________________________________________________________________
Total Annual Household Income _____________________________________________________________
Household Size ____________________________________________________________________________
Grade level of the camp you want your child to attend: _________________________________________
Date of the camp you want your child to attend: ______________________________________________
If the camp you requested is full, would your child be able to attend a different session of the camp?
____Yes ____ No
If yes, what is the date of the other session? ________________________________
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2015 LOCKs: Middle School Scholarship Application
Please have your child answer the questions in this section.
1.
What do you like about science?
2.
Why do you want to attend Lowell Observatory Camps for Kids (LOCKs)?
By my signature below, I acknowledge that the information I have provided on this form is complete,
accurate and current. I further acknowledge that scholarships are limited and will be awarded on a
first-come, first-served basis.
_________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
________________________________
Date
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