8980 York Street
Thornton, CO 80229
T: 303-853-1033
Dear Mapleton Senior:
Thank you for your interest in the Mapleton Education Foundation scholarship program!
The mission of the Mapleton Education Foundation is to provide students with access to resources and opportunities necessary to achieve their potential. One element of this mission is increasing postsecondary access. This year, the Mapleton Education Foundation will provide over $50,000 in scholarship support to Mapleton graduates. Based on data from past years’ scholarship recipients, we have increased the amount of individual scholarship awards. Specifically, we will fund Legacy scholarships of up to $5,000, which is more than double the amount of last year’s highest award. We hope that these higher award amounts will help more Mapleton students attend college or other postsecondary programs.
The enclosed application packet describes the available scholarship opportunities. Each scholarship has its own eligibility criteria and application requirements, which are detailed in the enclosed packet. Applications are due on Thursday, March 13, 2014, by 4 p.m. and must be delivered or mailed to the Foundation’s offices, located at 8980 York Street, Thornton, CO 80229 (in the Mapleton Early College building). Hand-delivered applications may be left at Mapleton Early College’s front desk. Additional deadlines may be set by your individual post- secondary options coaches. Please note that all finalists will be expected to participate in an interview process in April.
Every applicant must apply for a Legacy Scholarship. You may apply for as many additional scholarships as you wish, provided that you meet the eligibility criteria. To ensure that as many students as possible receive scholarship support, only one scholarship will be awarded per applicant (except in rare circumstances). Descriptions of available scholarships begin on page 6.
Please review the enclosed packet carefully. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Foundation or your postsecondary options coach.
Finally, the Foundation is delighted to announce a matching scholarship agreement with the University of Colorado Boulder. Under the terms of this agreement, all Mapleton Education Foundation scholarship recipients will receive matching funds from the University of Colorado Boulder. For details about this partnership, please contact the Foundation. Please check the Foundation’s website for information about additional matching scholarship opportunities, which may be available in spring or summer 2014.
Thank you for your interest in our scholarship program – we are thrilled to support you as you pursue your dreams!
Sincerely,
Hilary Sontag
Executive Director
Applicant Requirement Checklist
Applicants should use this checklist to make sure that all instructions are followed and that application packets are complete. This checklist does not need to be turned in.
Scholarship Eligibility
□ / I meet the eligibility criteria for the specific scholarship or scholarships for which I wish to be considered. (See scholarship descriptions for eligibility criteria.)COMMON APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Each applicant MUST submit in one complete packet the following information:
□ / Resume. Include volunteerism, community service, work history, honors and awards, etc.
□ / Personal statement. Submit the personal statement prepared for your college/postsecondary applications.
□ / Brief (not to exceed one page) financial statement outlining estimated annual program/tuition costs, a description of any special circumstances affecting finances that would help us in assessing your needs, and a description of how you/your family plan to pay for program/tuition costs. Please include any scholarships you have already received, including Pell Grants or other federal/state aid you may be eligible for. If you have not yet secured other scholarships, please list other scholarships that you have applied for or plan to apply for. If you plan to work, please estimate your total expected contribution per year. The committee favors financial statements which demonstrate a comprehensive plan to pay for postsecondary education.
□ / Two (2) letters of recommendation:
□ One from a teacher
□ One from an individual who knows you OUTSIDE the context of the classroom. Letters
from teachers commenting on your classroom performance will not be accepted.
Letters from teachers who know you in the context of a club or sport ARE acceptable.
□ / Most current official grade transcript, including SAT or ACT scores.
□ / Current color photograph EMAILED to . Please also enclose a copy of the photograph with your application packet.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
□ / Additional scholarship-specific requirements/essays for the scholarship(s) for which you are applying. (See scholarship descriptions for additional requirements).□ / Finalists will be required to participate in an interview in April. Scholarships will be awarded in April 2014.
DEADLINE
□ / Applications are due to Mapleton Education Foundation Office (located in Mapleton Early College, 8980 York Street) by Thursday,March 13, 2014 no later than 4:00 p.m. Applications may be left in the Mapleton Early College main office.1
2014 Scholarship Application
APPLICANT INFORMATION (ALL INFORMATION IS REQUIRED UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)
Name: Last / First / MiddleStreet / City/State / Zip
Student cell phone / Alternate phone / Student Email
_____ / _____
Social Security No.(optional) / Male / Female
Nameof Postsecondary Options Coach / School / Phone Number
Father or Male Guardian / Daytime Phone
Mother or Female Guardian / Daytime Phone
List names and ages of brothers and sisters living at home and/or attending college; please mark college students with a plus (+).
EDUCATION PLANS (if known)
College/Educational Institution NameStreet / City/State / Zip
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SCHOLARSHIP PREFERENCES - I wish to be considered for the following scholarship(s):
x / Legacy Scholarship Program (includes all legacy scholarships except the Legacy Transition) (see page 6)□ / Legacy Transition Scholarship - (Applicants must be part of the Special Services Transition program to apply for this scholarship). (see page 7)
□ / Thomas Ciancio Memorial Scholarship (see page 8)
□ / John G. Byrd Scholarship (see page 9)
□ / Back on Track Scholarship sponsored by Time to Change (see page 10)
□ / Regina E. Matney Teaching Scholarship (see page 11)
□ / Global Leadership Academy “Achieve Your Dreams” Scholarship (see page 12)
□ / RG Insulation “Building America’s Future” Scholarship (see page 13)
□ / The Frank Family “Energy and the Environment” Scholarship (see page 14)
*Please carefully review the eligibility and application requirements for each scholarship as their requirements differ. All applicants must submit the common application requirements (only one set of the common application requirements is required, even if you are applying for more than one scholarship). Applicants must also submit additional scholarship-specific requirements as indicated in the scholarship descriptions.
CERTIFICATION
I certify that I have read and meet the eligibility requirements of the scholarship or scholarships for which I am applying and that the information provided in this application, including supplemental materials, is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge.
I understand that this application becomes the property of the Mapleton Education Foundation. I further understand that my name/photo may be published if I am selected as a scholarship recipient. (Please contact the Foundation at 303-853-1033 if you have questions or concerns regarding publication of name/photo.)
Signature of Applicant (REQUIRED) / Print Name / DateSignature of Parent/Guardian (REQUIRED) / Print Name / Date
Signature of Counselor/Advisor (REQUIRED) / Print Name / Date
2014 Scholarship Descriptions
LEGACY SCHOLARSHIPS
(all students)
Amounts: $1,000 – $5,000 (one year) (details below)Number available: 31
The following scholarships are awarded under the Legacy Scholarship Program. All applicants will be considered for the following scholarship levels (all levels are for one year awards):
(1) $5,000 award (awarded to the top candidate)
(1) $3,000 award (the Thomas J. Fuselier Legacy Scholarship, awarded to the 2nd ranking Legacy
candidate)
(5) $2,500 awards (awarded to the 3rd– 7th ranking candidates)
(24) $1,000 awards
Description: The Legacy Scholarship Program is a competitive scholarship program that provides graduating Mapleton seniors with financial support to further their educational goals beyond high school. The Legacy Scholarship Program celebrates the uniqueness and potential of Mapleton’s students by helping recipients to achieve their dreams and contribute enthusiastically to their community and world. Pending availability of funds, recipients may have an opportunity to apply for additional renewal funds the following year.
Eligibility:
Applicant must be a resident of Colorado and attend Mapleton Public Schools.
Applicant must be eligible for and planning to attend an accredited college or university or other post-secondary educational institution in the next academic year.
Requirements:
Submit application form and all common application requirements (see application checklist).
Finalists for this scholarship will be required to participate in an interview process.
Additional Requirement: Submit a one-page (maximum) statement with the following elements:
- Describe why you have earned a Legacy Scholarship;
- Describe how this scholarship would impact your ability to attend college (or another postsecondary institution).
LEGACY TRANSITION SCHOLARSHIP
(for students identified by the Special Services department)
Amount: $1,000 (one year) Number available: up to 2
Description: The Legacy Transition Scholarship is a competitive scholarship awarded to a Mapleton student with special or significant needs who intends to continue his or her education beyond the transition or high school program in which he or she is currently enrolled. The Legacy Transition Scholarship will provide financial support for eligible applicants to attend innovative accredited programs beyond the Mapleton system that provide education and training to prepare these individuals to become independent, productive contributors to their communities.
Eligibility:
Applicant must be a resident of Colorado and attend Mapleton Public Schools.
Applicant must be eligible for and planning to attend an accredited college or university or other post-secondary educational institution in the next academic year.
Applicant must be identified by the Mapleton Public Schools Special Services Department as qualifying for the Legacy Transition Scholarship.
Requirements:
NOTE: The Legacy Transition Scholarship application form and requirements will be distributed through Mapleton Public Schools’ Special Services Department. Students must be identified by Special Services as being eligible for this scholarship award.
THOMAS CIANCIO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
(for students taking 5 or more years to finish high school)
Amounts: $1,000(one year)Number available: 1
Description: The Thomas Ciancio Memorial Scholarship is named in honor of Thomas Ciancio, who was born and raised in Mapleton. Thomas took five years to finish high school and went on to a successful career as a software executive. This scholarship honors Thomas’ memory by providing support to students seeking postsecondary education after taking 5 or more years to finish high school.
Eligibility:
Applicant must be a resident of Colorado and attend Mapleton Public Schools.
Applicant must be eligible for and planning to attend an accredited college or university or other post-secondary educational institution in the next academic year.
Applicant must be in their 5th or higher year of high school, with an anticipated graduation date of spring 2014.
Requirements:
Submit application form and all common application requirements (see application checklist).
Finalists for this scholarship will be required to participate in an interview process.
Additional Requirement: Submit a one-two page statement with the following elements:
- Describe the obstacles you have overcome to graduate from high school.
- Describe why you have earned this scholarship.
- Describe how this scholarship would impact your ability to attend college (or another postsecondary institution).
JOHN G. BYRD SCHOLARSHIP
(for Mapleton student athletes)
Amount: $1,500 (one year) Number available: 2
Description: The John G. Byrd Athletic Scholarship Program is a competitive scholarship program honoring former teacher and coach John Byrd. The John G. Byrd Athletic Scholarship provides financial support to graduating Mapleton student athletes.
Eligibility:
Applicant must be a resident of Colorado and attend Mapleton Public Schools.
Applicant must be eligible for and planning to attend an accredited college or university in the next academic year.
Applicant must be a Mapleton student athlete.
Requirements:
Submit application form and all common application requirements (see application checklist).
Finalists for this scholarship will be required to participate in an interview process.
Additional Requirement: Submit a one-page (maximum) statement on how athletics has affected/changed your life and how this scholarship will help you achieve your goals.
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BACK ON TRACK SCHOLARSHIP
(for students who have overcome significant hardship)
Amount: $4,000 ($2,000/year for 2 years) Number available: 1
Description: The Back on Track Scholarship Program is a competitive scholarship program that provides graduating seniors with financial support to further their educational and personal goals beyond high school. Sponsored by Time to Change Community Corrections Program, the Back on Track Scholarship Program seeks to make a difference in the lives of scholarship recipients who have faced or are facing difficult challenges or circumstances (for example, students or students with family members struggling with substance abuse, incarceration, probation, etc.). Priority consideration will be given to those applicants who have demonstrated perseverance and motivation in coping with adversity and shaping a positive vision for their future. Academic performance is NOT a consideration.
Eligibility:
Applicant must be a resident of Colorado and attend Mapleton Public Schools.
Applicant must be eligible for and planning to attend an accredited college or university, trade school, training program or other post-secondary educational or vocational institution in the next academic year.
Applicant must be able to describe how he or she has faced adversity and has demonstrated perseverance and motivation in overcoming adversity to create a positive vision for the future.
Requirements:
Submit application form and all common application requirements (see application checklist).
Finalists for this scholarship will be required to participate in an interview process.
Additional Requirement: Submit a two-page (maximum) written statement OR a video statement (4 minute maximum) describing how you have faced and coped with adversity, what you learned, your vision for your future and how this scholarship will assist you in getting there.
Applicants choosing to submit a video statement may also elect to include their financial statement (from common application requirements) in the video statement. All other common application requirements remain the same.
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REGINA E. MATNEY TEACHING SCHOLARSHIP
(for students interested in becoming teachers)
Amount: $1,500 (one year) Number available: 1
Description: The Regina E. Matney Teaching Scholarship Program is a competitive scholarship program honoring the teaching career of Regina E. Matney, a former teacher at ValleyViewElementary School. Mrs. Matney’s love of teaching and her tireless commitment to elementary education and music education left an indelible mark on her students, colleagues and others whose lives she touched in her years in Mapleton. The Regina E. Matney Teaching Scholarship provides financial support to a graduating Mapleton student planning to enter a career in teaching.
Eligibility:
Applicant must be a resident of Colorado and attend Mapleton Public Schools.
Applicant must be eligible for and planning to attend an accredited college or university in the next academic year.
Applicant must be planning to enter the teaching profession.
Requirements:
Submit application form and all common application requirements (see application checklist).
Finalists for this scholarship will be required to participate in an interview process.
Additional Requirement: Submit a one-page (maximum) statement with the following elements:
- Describe why you are interested in a career in teaching;
- Describe what you hope to accomplish; and
- Describe how this scholarship will assist you in achieving your goal(s).
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GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY “ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS” SCHOLARSHIP
(for Global Leadership Academy students)
Amount: $1,000 (one year) Number available: 1
Description: The Global Leadership Academy (GLA) Scholarship Program is a competitive scholarship program for any graduating senior from Global Leadership Academyplanning to attend an accredited college, university or apprenticeship program in the next academic year. Scholarship monies awarded may go toward tuition, books, or other college/career related expenses.
Eligibility:
Applicant must be a graduating senior from GlobalLeadershipAcademy.
Applicant must be eligible for and planning to attend an accredited college/ university or apprenticeship program in the next academic year.
Requirements:
Submit application form and all common application requirements (see application checklist).
Finalists for this scholarship will be required to participate in an interview process comprised of 2 GLA staff and 2 external individuals.
Additional Requirement: Submit a one-page (maximum) statement on how GlobalLeadershipAcademy has influenced your personal and/or academic growth.
The recipient of the GLA Scholarship will be expected to participate in the interview process the following year to select the next GLA Scholar. Exceptions are made for those students attending school out of state.
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RG INSULATION “BUILDING AMERICA’S FUTURE” SCHOLARSHIP
(for students focused on a career in engineering or construction management)
Amount: $1,000 (one year) Number available: 1
Description: The RG Insulation “Building America’s Future” Scholarship is a competitive scholarship program for any graduating senior from Mapleton Public Schools planning to attend an accredited college, university or apprenticeship program in the next academic year. Applicants must be interested in the study of Engineering Technology or Construction Management. Scholarship monies awarded may go toward tuition, books, or other college/career related expenses.
Eligibility:
Applicant must be a graduating senior from Mapleton Public Schools.