The Italian-American Cultural Society of Ocean County, Inc. is pleased to award a minimum of three (3) scholarships to Senior High School students whose parents or grandparents are of Italian Ancestry. High School Seniors at Toms River High School East, North, South and Monsignor Donovan High School are eligible to compete for the awards.

The Society will award $1,250 to each student selected for the scholarship (or $1,500 if the student’s parents are active members in good standing in the Society for at least two years preceding the selection as hereinafter defined). The Society reserves the right to make payment directly to the college of the student’s choice. Selections by the Scholarship Committee will be based on the criteria set forth in the attached guidelines. Any student who fails to submit all of the required items will be disqualified.

The deadline for submission of the application and essay materials is April 1, 2013. The applications of all students shall be submitted to the Society.

A final decision will be made on or before April 30, 2013. Awards will be made at a Society dinner meeting in May. The winners are expected to attend the affair as the Society’s guests. The affair is open to the families and friends of the recipients.

Should you have any questions, please call 732-244-7104.

Sincerely,

Scholarship Committee

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GUIDELINES FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

1. Applicants must be the children, stepchildren, adopted children or grandchildren of Italian ancestry. The candidate must submit verification of the relationship to Italian ancestry. Birth certificates, naturalization documents are helpful, but your written signed statement is acceptable.

2. The candidate must be a senior in full-time attendance at one of the schools listed on page one. Additionally, children of paid up Society members for at least two years who have actively participated in Club affairs and in fund raising functions are also eligible, if in attendance at a New Jersey high school.

3. The candidate should have a B+ or a 3.5 grade point average, or equivalent. The Senior Guidance Counselor for each High School shall submit all such applicants for consideration by the Scholarship Committee. Each student must be of good moral character and academically motivated.

4. Each candidate must submit a typewritten essay, not to exceed 500 words on a topic chosen by the Scholarship Committee. Each essay submitted by the candidates becomes the property of the Italian-American Cultural Society of Ocean County, Inc. and may be reproduced and will not be returned.

5. Final selection of the candidates will be at the sole discretion of the Scholarship Committee, and their judgment is final.

6. The candidates submitted will be judged on (1) financial need, (2) class rank, (3) S.A.T. score, (4) School and Community activities and service, and (5) the essay.

7. The essay topic for this year is: IF YOU COULD HAVE DINNER WITH A FAMOUS/NON- FAMOUS OR FICTIONAL/NON FICTIONAL ITALIAN WHO WOULD IT BE AND WHY.

8. Incomplete applications shall be automatically disqualified. No application will be accepted after April 1, 2013.

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Transcript Request for The Italian-American Cultural Society of Ocean County, Inc.

The below named High School has my permission to release my official transcript to The Italian-American Cultural Society of Ocean County, Inc.

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(Signature of Applicant)

The Senior Guidance Counselor is requested to complete this form. Attach a copy of the student’s official transcript, including grades achieved and return to the address below. Incomplete information on this form may result in the student’s disqualification from scholarship consideration.

Mail to: The Italian-American Cultural Society of Ocean County, Inc.

P.O Box 1602, Toms River, NJ 08754

Student’s Name: ______

Name & Location of High School: ______

Cumulative Grade Average:______

College entrance test scores: Date of Test:

SAT Verbal______

SAT Math ______

SAT Writing ______

ACT Composite ______

High School Class Size ______Class Rank______

PLEASE ATTACH A SEPARATE LETTER WITH ANY COMMENTS YOU FEEL WILL HELP THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE’S SELECTION.

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR’S RECOMMENDATION

The above student is recommended for a scholarship award for the following reasons:

PLEASE ATTACH A SEPARATE LETTER STATING THE REASONS WHY YOU RECOMMEND THE STUDENT FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD.

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(Typed name of school official) (Title)

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(Signature) Date

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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

1. Name:______

2. Address:______

3. Date of Birth:______Age:______Phone:______

4. Number of brothers and sisters (a) living at home:______

(b) attending post-secondary schools:______

5. Father’s Name: ______Mother’s name:______

6. Are you presently employed:______Where:______

Income $______

Summer Employment ______Where______Income $______

7. Parents employment and income:

Father: ______$______

Mother:______$______

Failure to answer fully will disqualify applicant.

8. Field of study you plan to pursue: ______

9. From what sources do you expect to obtain funds for college?

Scholarship: ______Any awarded? ______Parents:______

Friends: ______Part Time Work: ______Other:______

10. The facts which demonstrate your Italian Heritage:______

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11. The facts that demonstrate your special financial need, if any: (single parent, family illness

or tragedy, siblings in college, etc.):

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12. On additional sheets if necessary, set forth your: (a) School activities and service:

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(b) Community Service (attach additional sheets if required)______

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DATE:____________

(Signature of Applicant)

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