LAKEWOOD KIWANIS FOUNDATION, INC.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FOR 2018
Each scholarship consists of $2,500 per year for a total of $10,000 over a four year period. Students receiving a scholarship must maintain a satisfactory level of academic achievement and personal conduct for each year in order to retain the scholarship.
CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY
1. Applicant must be a permanent resident of the City of Lakewood, Ohio.
2. Applicant must be a member of a 2018 graduating class of an accredited high school.
3. Applicant must be a citizen of the United States.
4. Applicant must have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
5. Applicant must submit an official transcript of his/her grades and test scores for A.C.T. or S.A.T.
6. Finalists are required to participate in an interview by the scholarship trustees.
7. Scholarship winners must present proof of enrollment in an accredited college or university.
8. Each finalist must have received an F.A.F.S.A. determination prior to being interviewed.
BASIS OF ELIGIBILITY
1. Applicant must have demonstrated leadership and service within the community.
2. Applicant must have demonstrated qualities indicative of good citizenship, honesty and sound moral character.
3. Applicant must have demonstrated high academic achievement in high school.
4. Applicant must have S.A.T. and/or A.C.T. scores, which indicate a high educational aptitude.
5. Applicant must have substantiated a financial need.
TIME PERIOD FOR APPLYING
January 1, 2018 – Monday, to April 2, 2018 - Monday – 12:00 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATION
U.S. MAIL: * Hand written applications will NOT be accepted or considered.
The completed and signed application as well as an official transcript of grades and S.A.T. or
A.C.T. scores must be received no later than, 12:00 P.M., Monday, April 2, 2018.
Submit all documents to:
Email:
LAKEWOOD KIWANIS FOUNDATION, INC.
P.O. Box 770405 Lakewood, OH 44107-0024
Applications may be submitted by email to: and must be received by 12:00 P.M., Monday, April 2, 2018. Your guidance counselor should mail your transcripts, S.A.T. and/or A.C.T. scores to the address above. You must ask your guidance counselor to do so a minimum of one week in advance.
A blank copy of the application may be obtained by requesting one from the above email address, from your high school guidance counselor or from our website at: www.lakewoodkiwanis.com
Email Format:
· Subject Line must read: 2018 Lakewood Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship Application
· Application must be a Microsoft Word Document file and sent as an attachment.
· File name must be:
2018 (YourLastNameFirstInitial)
Example: George Washington’s application would be saved as: 2018WashingtonG.doc
GUIDANCE COUNSELOR
· Your application may be given to your high school guidance counselor to be sent with your transcripts and test scores.
· Do NOT give your application to a Kiwanis member.
· Do NOT attempt to drop off your application at our meeting place.
· Use only of the three methods described above for submitting your application.
· All questions regarding your application or its delivery should be directed to the email address: or your school’s college guidance counselor.
APPLICATIONS NOT ADHERING TO THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE REJECTED.
LAKEWOOD KIWANIS FOUNDATION, INC. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
2018
GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Name (Last, First, M.I.)
Date of Birth: Are you a citizen of the United States? Email Address:
2. Home Address:
How long have you lived in Lakewood? Home Telephone Number: High School Attended: Cell Telephone Number:
EDUCATIONAL PLANNING:
3. I plan to pursue an academic program in the field(s) of:
4. I have submitted applications to the following colleges/universities and I meet their requirements for admission.
ACADEMIC HONORS:
5. List academic honors and date(s) received.
6. List school organizations in which you were an active member. Indicate the length of membership and any offices held in that organization. Include all clubs, athletic teams, performing arts groups, student government and service groups.
7. List all volunteer services performed with non-school groups. Provide dates of participation and indicate any leadership roles held in each group. Include church religious activities, political, civic, youth and service organizations.
EMPLOYMENT:
8. List all employment held during your high school years. Indicate the employee position(s) or work experience you held and date(s).
FINANCIAL NEEDS:
9. Identify those individuals who are legally responsible for you, such as your parents, guardians or other designated persons.
10. List all scholarships, grants and other financial aid applied for including the amount and status of each.
11. Estimate your total expenses for the first year of college.
12. Your Student Aid Report (S.A.R.) must be included with this application!
NOTE: If your S.A.R. is not available to you by the deadline of April 2, 2018 – 12:00 P.M., you must provide detailed information of you &/or your family’s financial ability to pay for your expenses. Use the space below. All information must be turned in by the April 2ND – 12:00 P.M. deadline to be considered.
13. What is the Expected Family Contribution (E.F.C.) that appears on your S.A.R.?
14. What additional financial sources are available to you for payment of tuition and expenses not previously indicated?
15. Describe all circumstances that would impact your ability to finance your education.
16. List names and ages of all siblings and other members of your immediate family; indicate your relationship to each.
REFERENCES:
17. Identify three individuals who will vouch for your character. Provide names, addresses and telephone numbers for each. Be sure to inform each individual that you have listed them as a reference and they may be contacted by the Scholarship Committee.
This completed document will serve as my application for the Kiwanis Club of Lakewood, Ohio Scholarship Foundation 2017 Scholarship. I declare the responses made by me in completing this application are true and correct. I understand the information provided will be considered as confidential.
Applicant’s signature: Date: