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RECOMMENDATION FORM 2: COMMUNITY SERVICE SUPERVISOR

2018Colorado Council Volunteerism/Community

Service Scholarship

Sponsored by:Colorado Council on High School/College Relations

The Colorado Council on High School/College Relations (CCHS/CR) is pleased to announce the CCHS/CR Scholarship Program for the Graduating Class of 2018 and continuing Colorado College students.

RECOMMENDATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Email this completed form and any additional pages to . The recommendation email must come from you directly and not the applicant. Please be aware that a late or incomplete recommendation will remove this applicant from consideration. Applications and supporting materials must be received no later than January 29, 2018.

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the 2018 CCHS/CR Scholarship is to assist Colorado high school seniors or continuing college students, who will attend a college/university within the State of Colorado. CCHS/CR is a voluntary organization and therefore the primary selection criterion for this scholarship will be Volunteerism/Community Service. Sixteen, $1,500 scholarships will be awarded for the purpose of defraying tuition costs. The scholarships will be distributed among the seven CCHS/CR districts and the continuing college students and may be utilized at any of the Colorado Council Member Institutions of Higher Education in the State of Colorado. (See attached list of 2018 Member Institutions.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or continuing college student.
  2. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident and a resident of Colorado for his or her final two years of high school.
  3. Applicant must be accepted at a Colorado Council Member Institution enrolling in the next academic year.
  4. Applicant must demonstrate significant experience in volunteerism/community service.
  5. Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

SELECTION:

The Colorado Council is a voluntary organization and therefore the primary selection criterion for this Scholarship will be Volunteerism/Community Service. Applicants are required to submit:

  • A Completed Application
  • A Personal Essay
  • Two Completed Recommendation Forms
  • A high school and college (if applicable) transcript

Note - The Executive Committee of CCHS/CR has the right to change or modify this program in any manner. This award for a maximum of $1500.00 is non-renewable and contingent upon the availability of funds.

CONFIDENTIALITY: This information is used only by the CCHS/CR review committees. On the student’s section of the application, he/she has waived the right of access under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. Consequently, access to these materials is not provided to applicants, parents, or others. We value a candid assessment of the candidate, and in turn we assure that your recommendation will be held in confidence to the fullest extent of the law.

For Further Information or Questions Please Contact:

Tiffany Anderson, CCHS/CR Scholarship Committee

(303) 285-6209

RECOMMENDATION FORM 2: COMMUNITY SERVICE SUPERVISOR

2018 Colorado Council Volunteerism/CommunityService Scholarship

Applicant Name High School or College

How well do you know this applicant?  very well  reasonably well  somewhat  slightly

Length of time you have known the applicant

In what capacity

Ratings:

Compared to other college-bound students, please rate the student. Check one box for each.

Excellent / Very Good / Good / Fair
Willingness to Serve
Respect for Others (peers, teachers, staff)
Dedication/Commitment to helping others
Overall Recommendation

Please listthree adjectives you feel best describe this candidate:______

Please provide us with an example of a time when you feel this student exhibited a “service ethic” in his/her interactions with others and/or involvement in a school or community service activity. (Please use the space allotted below or attach a separate letter addressing the aforementioned qualities and service ethic).

Name of Reference Completing this Form (Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr.):

Occupation:Title/Position:

Address:Daytime Phone:(Ext.)

Signature:

Signature of Writer

We appreciate your time and candor.