ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA...SELECTION PROCESS The Scholarship Committee will consider these criteria in...

West Shore High School Student Government

“Key Club Scholarship”

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The West Shore Jr. Sr. High – “Key Club Scholarship” provides scholarship assistance to current

year graduating Seniors of West Shore Jr. Sr. High School, in Melbourne, Florida. (Application is

on Pages 3-4)

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To be considered for this scholarship, you must:

1. Be a current and graduating 12th grade student of West Shore Jr. Sr. High School

2. Have attended West Shore Jr. Sr. High School, continuously for grades 9-12

3. Be accepted/conditionally accepted for full-time enrollment to attend

An accredited junior or community college in the State of Florida, or an accredited four-

year college or university in the United States

4. Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher unweighted

SELECTION PROCESS

The Scholarship Committee will consider these criteria in making their selection:

1. Community service – Document community service and hours completed to date

2. Leadership activities while enrolled at West Shore Jr. Sr. High School

3. Letter of recommendation (teacher, coach or community service advisor)

4. One page maximum 500 words – typed Essay – discussing something you’ve done that’s

made a difference in your community

5. Financial need

6. Other known financial assistance received by the applicants will also be taken into

account

7. A semi-finalist will also be selected in the event that the single award recipient is unable

or for some reason becomes ineligible to utilize the award

8. All decisions of the scholarship selection committee are final

DEADLINE TO APPLY

Applications must be received by Monday, March 16, 2020. Applications received after the

March 16, 2020 deadline will not be considered.

NOTIFICATION

Award letter will be delivered/mailed April 8, 2020.



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AMOUNT OF AWARD

The annual award for the Key Club Scholarship will be $1,200.

METHOD OF DISBURSEMENT

Award is paid by Brevard Public Schools made payable to the Key Club Scholarship recipient

and should only be used for tuition, books and fees.

SCHOLARSHIP DURATION

The “Key Club Scholarship” is a one-time only scholarship for a single award.

REVOCATION OF SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship may be revoked by the Committee of the “Key Club Scholarship” for any of

the following reasons:

1. Students not successfully completing all academic requirements for graduation as set

forth by the administration of West Shore Jr. Sr. High School and Brevard Public

Schools.

2. Any act of misconduct which would bring discredit to the image of the scholarship is

subject to review by the Committee of the “Key Club Scholarship” and possible

revocation.

HOW TO APPLY

DIRECTIONS FOR SUBMITTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION:

1. Complete the application in full. A plain sheet(s) of paper with your name at the top

may be used for additional information on each question.

2. Submit the completed application to the Guidance Department, Attn: Mrs. Leslie

Kellner, by March 16, 2020.



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West Shore High School Student Government Association


Application – Deadline March 16, 2020

Last Name First Name

Address Street: City:

State: Zip Code: Contact Phone #

College/University where accepted:

Address of College/University Street

City State

Years continuously Attending West Shore Jr Sr High School

Application Check List Check each off that you have attached to this application.

Documentation of Community Service Hours completed to date of application

Leadership Activities documented in Application

Letter of Recommendation from one teacher, coach or community service advisor

One-page Essay attached

Indication of Financial Need included in Application – Short separate attachment

Separate document attached indicating all known financial assistance awarded at the time of application

Signature of Applicant

Print Applicant Name

Date of Application: Date Received by Guidance:



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Educational Goals:

College Entry Term: Fall___ Spring ___

College choice(s):

Name of College Accepted

(Y/N)

1.

2.

3.

4.

Do you intend to apply for need-based financial aid? Y___ N____

Will you be receiving any a scholarship while attending school next year (that you are aware of

at the time of this application)? If yes, list them below and the amount

Name of Scholarship Amount of Scholarship

1. $

2. $

3. $

Do you intend to apply for merit-based scholarship? Y/N_________

Do you intend to be a full-time student? Y/N ________

Key Club Scholarship Essay Prompt:

Write an essay of no more than 500 words, using the prompt below. This prompt helps the

scholarship committee place you in context; there is a lot they can learn about you as a person

by what you consider making a difference, who you consider to be “your community,” and so

on.

Discuss something you have done that has made a difference in your community.

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