NY-PENN LEAGUE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

SCHOLARHSIP PROGRAM

Description of Award

Three (one winner from each division of the NY-Penn League),twenty-five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) one-time scholarships will be awarded to three (3) individuals in communities that house NY-Penn League clubs. The NY-Penn League Charitable Foundation is a 501c(3) created to give back to the communities where NY-Penn League member clubs operate.

Who is Eligible?

Students eligible for this award must be graduating seniors from a public or private high school. Scholarship awards must be applied towards any 2-4 year college or university, vocational or technical education institution or program.

How is the recipient selected?

This award is based on financial need, academic performance and other criteria. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and also be engaged in extra curricular activities. The applicant should be involved in community service, and be able to provide references. The student must include a copy of his or her transcript and a letter of acceptance from the institution they plan on attending. Applications must be completed and returned to their hometown/local NY-Penn League Club by July 15, 2009. Their hometown/local club will choose one application to submit to theNY-Penn League Charitable Foundation selection committee. The committee will review the applications, and award three (3) one-time scholarships in the amount of twenty-five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) during the 2009 NY-Penn League baseball season.

DIRECTIONS:

Applicants, please fill out the enclosed application form completely. All applicants must meet the above criteria. Attach a copy of your school’s transcript and a letter of acceptance from the institution you plan on attending. Enclose three references and/or letters of recommendation complete with name, address and phone numbers. Answer questions 9-14 on a separate piece of paper.

Please submit your completed application to:

VermontLake Monsters

1 King Street Ferry Dock

Burlington, Vermont05401

STUDENT APPLICATION:

  1. Name ______
  2. Birth Date ___/___/____ Phone # ______Email ______
  3. Street Address ______

______

  1. City/State/Zip Code ______
  2. Name of High School ______Graduation Date ______

Name of Guidance Counselor______Phone Number______

  1. College, University, or Trade School you will be attending or plan to attend. ______

______

  1. Proposed Major ______
  2. Have you applied for financial aid from your college, university or trade school?

Yes _____ No ______

  1. Please provide examples of your leadership and list any awards you have received?
  2. Share an experience of community service you have participated in.
  3. Share an extra curricular activity that is important to you.
  4. What impact has your local NY-Penn League club had in your life?
  5. Why should the NY-Penn League Charitable Foundation choose you for this award?
  6. Please enclose three references and/or letters of recommendation complete with name, address and phone number.

Please note: After the first semester, the students awarded the scholarships must provide and share with the NY-Penn League Charitable Foundation their experiences in writing on how the scholarship impacted their college career.