El Sobrante Christian School

EL SOBRANTE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

ESCS is pleased to introduce our Student Scholarship Program. In partnership with the Parent Teacher Fellowship, we are able to offer up to eight (8) ONE THOUSAND DOLLAR scholarships for the 2017-18 school year. Our goal is to raise funds and increase the offerings each year. We are excited about the opportunity to assist those families who desire to have their child(ren) receive a quality Christian education, but may need assistance to do so.

Scholarships will be awarded to eligible students entering grades K-12th, based on need.

Need-based scholarships will be awarded to families who qualify (see table).

To be eligible students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 or above and make a positive contribution to the overall climate of the school.

Scholarships will be awarded by issuing a $100 grant each month for 10 months beginning in August.

Scholarships will NOT be awarded to recipients of funding from CEO Oakland, FACE, The Guardsmen, the BASIC Fund, Independent Scholarship Fund or any other third party private scholarship programs.

Students must apply and qualify for assistance each year.

INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES:

TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE YOU WILL NEED:

1. A completed, signed Scholarship Application Form.

2. Copies of all pages of your 2016 IRS Form 1040 (including all schedules) and copies of all 2016 W2 and/or 1099 forms for individuals listed in Sections 1 and 2. (If you have not filed or will not file a tax return, see the information specified on page 2 under “Household Income.”)

3. Two letters of recommendation for each child applying for a scholarship describing how the child will benefit from the ESCS Scholarship Program. Only one child may be represented on each letter (i.e., if you apply for 2 children, you must submit 4 letters). Letters must be written by a non-relative (e.g., teacher, counselor, religious or other activity leader) and include the writer’s telephone number.

4. Current academic report for each student: School transcript; the two most recent report cards; or the two most recent progress reports from the school currently being attended.

SCHEDULE FOR 2017-18 ACADEMIC YEAR

Application Deadline: May 1, 2017 – Early Submissions Are Appreciated

Applications must be postmarked prior to the deadline. Early submission of your application is strongly advised. Completed applications, with all required information and documentation, must be received or postmarked no later than May 1, 2017. Incomplete applications or applications received or postmarked after May 1, 2017will not be considered. If you would like confirmation of receipt, please enclose a self-addressed, stamped postcard or envelope.

Submit completed applications to:

El SobranteChristianSchool Scholarship Committee, 5100 Argyle Road, El Sobrante, CA 94803

SELECTION OF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

ESCS’s goal is to assist eligible students to receive a quality Christian education. Each applicant will be looked at individually for need. Our goal is to offer as many $1,000 scholarships as possible to eligible students. We will receive many more qualified applications than there is funding available;

therefore, letters of recommendation, academics, and citizenship will be used to determine eligibility.

PARENT/STUDENT PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

The child listed on the application meets ALL academic and admission requirements of ESCS.

Your family is financially eligible and is providing required financial documents.

You pledge to keep current on your portion of the tuition and to abide by all the school’s rules and regulations.

You pledge to be actively involved in your child’s education and school.

You understand that students who receive funding from CEO Oakland, Guardsmen, FACE, Independent Scholarship Fund, The BASIC Fund or other third-party private scholarship programs are not eligible to participate in the ESCS scholarship program.

(ESCSSIL-1/17)