DARCEL E. HUNTER SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

APPLICATION FORM

SPONSORED BY THE ERIECOUNTY YOUTH BUREAU FOR ITS PARTNERING AGENCIES

Name:______

Date of Birth: ____/____/____

Address:______

City/Town/Zip:______

Telephone #:______

Fathers Name: ______

Occupation:______

Address:______

Mothers Name:______

Occupation:______

Address:______

Name of Graduating High School: ______

Name of Guidance Counselor:______

Intended Major of Study in College: ______

On a separate sheet of paper, please type...

-Please list any community/service organizations you have been involved with, and length of time involved.

-Please list any extra curricular activities you have been involved with, and length of time involved.

-Darcel Hunter is remembered as having the following character traits: passion, selflessness, compassion, generosity, a tireless work ethic, dedication, and a giving community member. In a one page essay, please tell us a story about a time in your life when you displayed similar character traits for a good cause in ErieCounty.

DARCEL E. HUNTER SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

APPLICANT RECOMMENDATION FORM

Please copy and use this form for your endorsement/recommendation for the student applying for the Darcel E. Hunter Scholarship Award.

School Administrator/Guidance Counselor/Teacher Recommendation(1), Personal Recommendation- no relatives(1), and Agency Program Staff Recommendation (1)- must have been funded through the Erie County Youth Bureau(1).

ENDORSEMENT/RECOMMENDATION:

Applicants Name:______

Name/Title/Contact Information of Endorser: ______

Please describe the applicant and his/her accomplishments. How do you know the applicant, and for how long? What separates this individual from his/her peers? We would be particularly interested in stories showing leadership, compassion, and a willingness to help peers, students, adults, and/or those in need. If there is other information that you feel might help the selection committee, please feel free to comment. We are searching for a deserving student that is planning on a career working with youth and/or families as well as community service.

I highly recommend this student_____

I recommend this student_____

I do not recommend this student_____

DARCEL E. HUNTER SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

APPLICANT CRITERIA

  1. The recipient will be a high school senior who participates in one of the agency programs funded by the Erie County Youth Bureau.
  2. The recipient will be continuing his or her education at either a two (2) or four (4) year accredited college or university within the State University of New York (SUNY) system.
  3. The award will be made to a recipient who will be entering a career of service to children and their families (Education/Teaching, Social Work/Services, Recreation/Youth Services, or other related fields).
  4. Financial need will be a factor in the selection
  5. The award will be made directly to the recipient, upon proof of enrollment at the college or university of his or her choice.
  6. Applications will be evaluated by a committee representing the Erie County Youth Bureau. The committee will consist of the Youth Bureau Director, Youth Board Chairperson, and members Darcel Hunter Scholarship Committee.
  7. All decisions made by the committee will be final.
  8. One (1) school administrator/guidance counselor/teacher recommendation, one (1) agency staff member recommendation, and one (1) personal recommendation must accompany each application along with a current copy of his or her transcripts (or a copy of his or her last report card).
  9. A copy of your parents W-2 form should be included with the application. This information will be kept confidential.
  10. All applications must be typed and post marked by June 14th, and delivered to:

ErieCounty Youth Bureau

Attn: Darcel Hunter Scholarship

810 East Ferry Street

Buffalo, NY14211

  1. The winner will be announced at a date to be determined this summer.