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Unity in the Valley Scholarship Foundation
Adrianna Rebecca Klawson Memorial
2011 Scholarship Guidelines, Requirements and Application
Contents
Purpose
Scholarship Award
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant / Recipient Responsibilities
Criteria And Selection Of Recipient
Choice Of Educational Institute
Recipient Non-Obligation
Administration Of Scholarship Program
Application For Scholarship
Applicant Recommendation Form (Administrator Or Counselor)
Applicant Recommendation Form (Teacher Or Sponsor)
PURPOSE
This scholarship foundation is intended to provide financial assistance to worthy and struggling students entering an educational institute upon graduation from high schools within the Santa Cruz Valley. It is also intended to act as a living legacy to the memory of Adrianna Rebecca Klawson, who passed away before she could complete her educational goals. The scholarship recipient pool will be drawn from the following public high schools: Sahuarita High School, Rio Rico High School, Patagonia High School and Nogales High School.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
The granting of the financial Scholarship Award(s) each year will be based upon the funds available and will be presented to the Applicant(s) most successful in meeting the established Selection Criteria.
Individual Scholarship(s) will be awarded on a one time basis for one year for no less than $1000.
Scholarships will be awarded for the full course of study per semester in an accredited/certified university, college, junior college, trade, vocational, technical school, or other apprenticeship programs.
Scholarship funding will be allocated proportionally throughout the normal school year as defined by the educational institute.
All scholarship funds shall be for educational related expenses (tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board) and paid directly to the educational institute.
The Foundation Board will consider a recipient’s written request that the scholarship funding be deferred for one normal school year after high school graduation. If such a request is granted by the Foundation Board, the scholarship funding must be utilized the following normal school year.
Eligibility requirements
Applicant must be a senior from Sahuarita High School, Rio Rico High School, Patagonia High School or Nogales High School graduating by the end of the spring semester, less than 21 years of age, and have had no previous full-time post-secondary enrollment.
Recipient must enroll and begin a course of study at an accredited/certified educational institute within ten months after high school graduation. Evidence of acceptance for enrollment in that institute must be submitted to the Scholarship Foundation Treasurer before the award payment is actually made to the recipient’s institute of choice.
Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or legally residing in the United States.
On or before Tuesday, March 15, 2011, Applicant must complete Application for Scholarship in full compliance with instructions and submit to Designated Counselor.
On or before Tuesday, March 15, 2011, the Recommendation Forms must be completed and submitted by the Administrator or Counselor, and Teacher or Sponsor to Designated Counselor.
On or before Wednesday, March 16, 2011, fully completed Application for Scholarship and Recommendation Forms are to be compiled into an Applicant Packet by Designated Counselor.
On or before Wednesday, March 16, 2011, Designated Counselor will have Applicant Packet ready to be received by the Scholarship Selection Team member, who will pick up all packets that day.
Upon notification by the Scholarship Selection Team, Applicant must attend an interview with members of the Selection Team.
APPLICANT / RECIPIENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Applicant must complete Application for Scholarship in full compliance with instructions and submit to Designated Counselor, on or before Tuesday, March 15, 2011.
Applicant Packet will contain:
Application for Scholarship including attachment for Items 1-5 (completed by Applicant)
Recommendation Forms (two forms one completed by Administrator or Counselor and a second one completed by a Teacher of High School Sponsor)
Applicant’s transcript, grade point average and class ranking (provided by Administrator or Counselor)
Contents of Applicant Packet must be delivered to Designated Counselor by appropriate parties on or before Tuesday, March 15, 2011.
Applicant must provide Scholarship Recommendation Forms to appropriate school personnel in a timely fashion for their completion and submission to Designated Counselor on or before March 15, 2011.
Upon notification by the Scholarship Selection Team, Applicant will be available for an interview.
Recipient will speak at Unity in the Valley on a designated date shortly before the start of the school year.
For payment of scholarship funds, recipient is responsible for submitting documentation (equivalent to or more than the amount of the scholarship funds for that semester) from the educational institute as to the cost of tuition, fees, textbooks or room and board at least two weeks prior to the due date. The recipient is also responsible for ascertaining and submitting the name, address and other pertinent information necessary to have the scholarships funds placed in an account for the recipient at the educational institute. Scholarship funds will only be paid to the educational institute and will not be paid to the recipient or a family member.
CRITERIA AND SELECTION OF RECIPIENT
A Scholarship Selection Team, chosen from the Scholarship Team, will serve as an impartial panel.
The decision of the Scholarship Selection Team in determining scholarship recipient will be considered final.
Applicants will be considered based on the following criteria:
Academic profile (grade point average, high school transcript, class ranking, etc.)
Activities, honors and awards (academic, athletic, music, clubs, other)
Volunteer work and service to community (over the last three years)
Recommendations
Employment experience and financial provisions (jobs held and money management)
Essays (Application Item 5. A. and B. Responses)
Qualities of citizenship and character
Personal interview of finalist, if applicable
OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS
Because the purpose of the Unity in the Valley – Adrianna Rebecca Klawson Memorial Scholarship (hereafter referred to as the Unity Scholarship) is to provide financial assistance to worthy and struggling students, recipients of another scholarship that covers educational expenses (such as the Gates Millennium Scholarship) will not be eligible for the Unity Scholarship. Should an applicant receive the Unity Scholarship and later receive another scholarship, which provides for expenses that would be covered by this scholarship (tuition, fees, textbooks, room and board), the recipient is responsible for notifying the Scholarship Board and declining the Unity Scholarship. The Unity Scholarship will then be awarded to the runner-up applicant.
Choice of EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE
Recipient may attend an educational institute that provides a full course of study, including a university, college, junior college, trade, vocational, technical school, or other apprenticeship programs that meet certification guidelines or accreditation standards. The choice of educational institute is to be interpreted liberally by the Scholarship Team with the recognition that Applicant is the best judge of how his or her skills and desires can be best utilized in our highly competitive world.
RECIPIENT NON-OBLIGATION
The scholarship award recipient has no obligation in any manner to the donor of this award or the Unity in the Valley Scholarship Foundation – Adrianna Rebecca Klawson Memorial.
ADMINISTRATION OF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
This Scholarship Program is administered by the Board of the Unity in the Valley Scholarship Foundation – Adrianna Rebecca Klawson Memorial, which is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization with a Federal Employer Identification Number. Communications may be sent to Unity in the Valley Scholarship Foundation – Adrianna Rebecca Klawson Memorial, P.O. Box 2229, Green Valley, AZ 85622.
Unity in the Valley Scholarship Foundation – Adrianna Rebecca Klawson Memorial
2011 Application for Scholarship
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY
Name ____________________________________________________________________________
FirstMiddleLast
Male Female
Address____________________________________________________________________________
Street Number/NameCity/StateZip Code
Parent/Guardian Name________________________________________________________________
FirstMiddleLast
Date of Birth________________ E-Mail Address___________________________________________
Home Phone____________________________Cell Phone__________________________________
Area CodeNumberArea CodeNumber
High School of Attendance ________________________________________Current Grade Level____
Anticipated Course of Study___________________________________________________________
Number of family members currently enrolled in college, university, trade or technical school _______
Please Word Process responses to 1-6 and attach to this application
1. List high school activities in which you have participated and all honors received.
2. List hobbies, interests, volunteer work, and community service involvement outside of school.
3. List all employment experience.
4. List financial provision you have made for your continuing education.
5. List all scholarships for which you have applied and information on any scholarship you have been awarded.
6. Complete statements A. and B. in essay form:
A. I am the recipient of the scholarship from Unity in the Valley Scholarship Foundation—Adrianna Rebecca Klawson Memorial because________. (Use 150 or fewer words to respond to this statement).
B. I have chosen to further my education studying ____________________. With this degree, I plan to ____________________. I see myself contributing to make this a better world for everyone by ____________________. (Use 150 or fewer words to respond to this statement.)
ON OR BEFORE TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2011,
Submit this Completed Application, including essays to Designated Counselor.
Make sure that Transcript, Grade Point Average and Class Ranking are with your Packet.
Confirm that Two Recommendation Forms have been submitted to the Designated Counselor by the “Teacher or Sponsor” and “Administrator or Counselor” selected by the Applicant.
I have read and understand the Unity in the Valley Scholarship Foundation Adrianna Rebecca Klawson Memorial 2011 Scholarship Guidelines, Requirements and Application and agree to fully comply with them should I be awarded this scholarship. Thank you for your interest in applying for this Scholarship Award and your commitment to furthering your education.
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Unity in the Valley Scholarship Foundation
Adrianna Rebecca Klawson Memorial
2011 Applicant Recommendation Form
MUST BE COMPLETED BY AN Administrator or Counselor
AND SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION PACKET
Information and Instructions
This Applicant Recommendation Form is to be completed by an administrator, who is familiar with the applicant, or a counselor, who has worked with the applicant in some capacity.
Information provided will not be shared with the applicant, is confidential and will be destroyed after the Scholarship Selection Team has determined Recipient.
If the information requested already exists in a format that is more convenient for you to use, please attach it to this form.
Attach transcript and provide Applicant’s grade point average and class ranking.
Please print clearly or word process your responses.
No later than Tuesday, March 15, 2011, submit this completed form in a sealed envelope with the applicant’s name to Designated Counselor.
Full Name of Applicant:
Yes No I have seen documentation that Applicant is a U.S. citizen
or is legally residing in the U.S.
Your Full Name:
Your Role/Title:
Describe Activities and Professional Relationship with Applicant:
On the lines provided, please use the numbers below to rate Applicant’s qualities:
4 means “Among the best I’ve encountered”
3 means “Greater than his/her student peers”
2 means “Typical of our students”
1 means “Not very strong in this area”
0 means “No basis for evaluating that quality”
______ Resiliency, understands quickly and completely
______ Creative, imaginative, analyzes problems on his/her own
______ Industrious, energetic, works to full capacity
______ Leads with a capacity to assume responsibility, organize work and execute projects with others
______ Relates to others with tact, sociability, cooperation and empathy
______ Dependable, completes work promptly, and follows through on commitments
______ Exhibits leadership qualities and is recognized as a leader by peers
______ Displays integrity, honesty, maintains good reputation with effective moral perspective
Additional comments describing why you are recommending Applicant for this scholarship:
Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to help this Applicant and the Selection Team make wiser choices. You are appreciated.
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Unity in the Valley Scholarship Foundation
Adrianna Rebecca Klawson Memorial
2011 Applicant Recommendation Form
MUST BE COMPLETED BY A Teacher or SCHOOL Sponsor
AND SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION PACKET
Information and Instructions
This Applicant Recommendation Form is to be completed by a teacher, who has taught Applicant, or a sponsor, who has worked with Applicant in a co-curricular or extra-curricular activity.
Information provided will not be shared with Applicant, is confidential and will be destroyed after the Selection Team has determined Recipient.
If the information requested already exists in a format that is more convenient for you to use, please attach it to this form.
Please print clearly or word process your responses.
No later than Tuesday, March 15, 2011, submit this completed form in a sealed envelope with Applicant’s name to Designated Counselor.
Full Name of Applicant:
Your Full Name:
Your Role/Title:
Describe Activities and Professional Relationship with Applicant:
On the lines provided, please use the numbers below to rate Applicant’s qualities:
4 means “Among the best I’ve encountered”
3 means “Greater than his/her student peers”
2 means “Typical of our students”
1 means “Not very strong in this area”
0 means “No basis for evaluating that quality”
______ Resiliency, understands quickly and completely
______ Creative, imaginative, analyzes problems on his/her own
______ Industrious, energetic, works to full capacity
______ Leads with a capacity to assume responsibility, organizes work and executes projects with others
______ Relates to others with tact, sociability, cooperation and empathy
______ Dependable, completes work promptly, keeps commitments
______ Exhibits leadership qualities and is recognized as a leader by peers
______ Displays integrity, honesty, maintains good reputation with effective moral perspective
Additional comments describing why you are recommending Applicant for this scholarship:
Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to help this Applicant and the Selection Team make wiser choices. You are appreciated.
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