The Linda Ruby Scholarship Award

THE LINDA RUBY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Of

The Kent Community Foundation

Before preparing this application, review the criteria outlined below.

The application must be submitted by April 1

Applications should be submitted as a single PDF document into DropBox at:

http://kentcf.com/scholarships/applications.html

Please name your file accordingly: LRUBY.First Initial. Last Name (ex Ann Smith – LRUBY.A.Smith)

If needed, please contact for technical assistance.

DUE DATE: April 1st

Linda Ruby, a gifted teacher and school counselor, wanted to be certain that high school students who share her dream of becoming a teacher are able to achieve that dream. In her career as a public school educator, Linda was a teacher, counselor, advocate, and friend of the children, families, and colleagues whose lives she touched. Although her life ended too quickly, Linda’s dream continues. The Linda Ruby Scholarship is her gift to future teachers and children.

Criteria and Instructions: In memory of Linda Ruby and through the Kent Community Foundation, scholarship[s] will be provided for selected students graduating from the Kent School District who will attend an accredited public or private two- or four-year college during the ensuing school year. Scholarship applicants must demonstrate their intention to become a teacher or other educational professional. A letter of congratulations will be sent to the scholarship recipients providing instructions regarding how the award dollars will be forwarded to the institution.

The following criteria will be the basis for selection:

1.  Evidence of academic ability, potential, motivation and the desire to be a teacher.

2.  School and community activity involvement.

3.  Financial need.

Students must submit the following information and the completed application form:

1.  Copy of high school transcript and class ranking.

2.  Essay (approximately 200 words) on the topic: “Why I Dream of Becoming a Teacher.”

3.  Three letters of recommendation. (At least one letter should be from a teacher; the others may be from employers and/or community representatives. These letters should comment on the applicant’s abilities, potential, motivation, and desire to become a teacher.)

4.  Statement describing estimated costs for the ensuing school year as well as plans for meeting these costs. Parent/guardian’s signature should be included on this statement.

Winning students are also eligible to re-apply by submitting an application including: [1] an official university transcript for class work to date; [2] an update on efforts and activities related to becoming a teacher; [3] a statement on the topic “What I am doing to fulfill my dreams of becoming a teacher”; [4] address/phone number/ e-mail where you can be reached, [5] an update on school and community activity and involvement, and an updated financial plan; and [6] two letters of recommendation. These applications are due by April 1 of each year.

APPLICATION FOR THE LINDA RUBY SCHOLARSHIP

All information requested below should be printed clearly or typed.

Name
Address Phone

Street City Zip

E-mail [if available] ______

Information regarding the college or university that the student will attend in the ensuing school year:

Name of institution

Address Phone

Street City Zip

Anticipated major or program

Estimated college costs (tuition, books, fees, room, and board) and statement of financial need

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Provide information regarding your participation in school clubs and community organizations. State the name of the group(s), the years involved and responsibility you have in that group (for example, vice-president, fundraising chair, etc.). Attach additional sheet if necessary.

It is particularly important to provide evidence of your interaction with children or other preparation you may have had for a profession in education.

School Activities

Name of Club/Organization Years Involved Responsibilities

1.

2.

3.

Community Activities

Name of Club/Organization Years Involved Responsibilities

1.

2.

3.

Work-related Activities

Name of Club/Organization Years Involved Responsibilities

1.

2.

3.

School Attendance Information

Provide requested information regarding the schools attended in 9th through 12th grades:

Name of School Dates Days Present/Days Possible

1.

2.

3.

I hereby certify that the information on this application and all information contained in any attachment are true and correct.

Applicant’s signature Date

If I am a winner of this scholarship, I give permission to be interviewed and/or photographed and for the use of my name for Kent Community Foundation use including web site, videos, publications, newspapers and radio/television media.

Name (Please Print):______

Signature:______Date:______

If under 18 years of age:
Parent/Guardian Signature (Please Print):______

Signature:______Date:______

The Kent Community Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, creed, color, marital status, religious affiliation, or national origin.