BEVERLY ROTARY CLUB FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS The Beverly Rotary Club Foundation will be awarding to deserving Beverly residents scholarships totaling approximately $25,000, with individual awards ranging in size from $1,000 to $5,000. To be considered, applications must be postmarked no later than April 11, 2015. The scholarships are given to assist local students in meeting the expenses associated with furthering their education. Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors and preparatory school students who will be enrolling as full-time students in a four-year or two-year degree granting program. The following criteria will be applied in selecting scholarship awardees: 1. Scholarships will be awarded to students whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) reside in Beverly, Massachusetts. 2. Academic achievement will be an important consideration in the evaluation of candidates. 3. The financial needs of each student will be reviewed and will be an important consideration in the choice of scholarship recipients. Therefore, all applicants are required to submit a complete copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) portion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The information to be considered will include gross family income, debt, equity, etc. Extenuating financial considerations or hardships should be explained. 4. The experience of the student in extra-curricular activities and in providing community service will also be an important consideration. 5. Children of Rotarians are not eligible to receive awards. 6. Finalists for an award will be interviewed by members of the Scholarship Committee of the Beverly Rotary Club. The interview is an essential part of the decision-making process. Completed applications and three (3) letters of recommendation must be postmarked or emailed by the April 11, 2015 deadline to: Beverly Rotary Club Foundation c/o Elizabeth Macomber, Scholarship Chair 28 Foster Street, Beverly, MA 01915 Email: [email protected] The Beverly Rotary Scholarship Committee will interview selected finalists on May 12, 2015 and will make the final determination of students to be awarded scholarships after the interview and review of the candidates’ past academic activities, extra-curricular activities, demonstrated financial need, and letters of recommendation. BEVERLY ROTARY CLUB FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM 1. Applicant’s Name ________________________________________Birth date____________________ 2. Address ________________________________________________ City ______________________ State____________Zip_____________ 3. Home Phone _________________ Cell Phone ___________________ Email _______________________ 4. High School(s) attended (after Grade 8) Year of Graduation __________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ 5. To what colleges have you applied? Check if you have been accepted. 1st choice _______ _____________________________________________ 2nd choice_______ _____________________________________________ 3rd choice_______ _____________________________________________ 6. Please state the estimated costs for the college of your choice as printed in the college catalog. Name of College ________________________________________________________ A. Tuition ________________________ D. Books __________________________ B. Room _________________________ E. Other Fees _______________________ C. Board _________________________ ** Total Cost ______________________ 7. List what resources you anticipate to be available for your first year of college. A. Family Contribution*__________________ E. Savings __________________________ B. Summer/part-time work ______________ F. Other scholarships, if known____________ C. Loans _____________ G. Other/Misc._________________________ D. Student Aid Grants ______________ **Total Resources ______________________ * If Family Contribution if different than reported on the SAR, please explain on an additional page if needed. 8. Have you applied for other financial assistance? Please specify. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 9. Parent/Guardian Name ______________________________________________________________________ Place of Employment __________________________________________________________________ 10. Other Parent/Guardian Name _________________________________________________________________ Place of Employment __________________________________________________________________ 11. Name of Sibling(s) Age School Attending Is he/she currently enrolled in college? If yes,what is expected year of graduation? 12. Indicate out-of-school activities such as volunteer work and paid work experience, extra-curricular activities, and honors received. Use attachment if necessary. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 13. Please describe your vocational or academic goals. What achievements would you hope to accomplish? Use attachment if necessary. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 14. State the reasons why you think you should receive a Beverly Rotary Foundation Scholarship. Use attachment if necessary. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 15. Provide additional information in support of your application. ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ 16. Please list three references. Indicate name, address, phone number, and relationship to the applicant. Include a school administrator, a teacher, and one other person who has supervised you as a worker or volunteer. Ask each to send a letter of recommendation to the Beverly Rotary Club Foundation (see address below) to be postmarked or emailed by the April 11, 2015 deadline. NAME ADDRESS PHONE # RELATIONSHIP 17. ______ Please check if you are not the child of a current Rotarian. (NOTE: Children of members of the Beverly Rotary Club or any other Rotary clubs are not eligible for this scholarship.) ________________________________________________ Date________________ Applicant’s Signature OTHER REQUIRED INFORMATION Please submit the following materials with this application: 1. A transcript of high school courses completed at this time. 2. Copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) portion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). When copying the SAR from the FAFSA web site, please click the “Print” link to print a report showing both the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and the application information. If you are selected for an interview, you will be asked to submit a copy of any college financial aid award letters you have received. 3. Be certain that three letters of reference are included or have been sent. 4. Materials must be postmarked or emailed by the April 11, 2015 deadline. Please mail all materials to: Beverly Rotary Club Foundation c/o Elizabeth Macomber, Scholarship Chair 28 Foster Street Beverly, MA 01915 Email: [email protected]
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