ROTARY CLUB OF SANTA CRUZ SUNRISE

YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS

Rotary Club of Santa Cruz Sunrise � PO Box 7026 Santa Cruz CA 95061 � www.SantaCruzSunriseRotary.org

The Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary Club seeks to encourage graduating Santa Cruz area high school seniors in their goals for further education. Rotary scholarships are available for both academic and vocational fields of study. Applications are available from your school counselor. Your completed application is due in the counselor’s office no later than Friday April 20, 2012. Rotary Academic Scholarships. Applicants must be planning to complete a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university, or be planning to complete an associate’s degree from a community college. Successful applicants will have demonstrated a high degree of academic ability, be engaged in extracurricular activities on campus, and have involved themselves in community service. Students attending a four-year university will receive up to $4,000 ($1,000/year). Students attending a two-year community college will receive up to $1400 ($700/year).

• Merit Awards: These awards are based only on the student’s academic achievement, engagement in extracurricular activities and community service.

• Needs-Based Awards: These scholarships will be awarded on the same basis as the merit awards, but will also take into account the applicant’s need for financial assistance.

Rotary Vocational Scholarships. Applicants must be planning to enter a vocational field by attending a vocational/technical school or a community college. Successful applicants will be able to articulate their plans and goals in their chosen field of study. Being active in school and community life is considered a plus. This scholarship award is for up to $1,400 ($700/year) while enrolled at a vocational/technical school or a community college. John Caldwell Community Service Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded in honor of Santa Cruz Sunrise Rotary member John Caldwell who, by example, is living a life of service to his community. The successful applicant will have demonstrated a commitment to the community by participating actively in school and/or community service. Students attending a four-year university will receive up to $4,000 ($1,000/ year). Students attending a two-year community college will receive up to $1400 ($700/year). Questions? Contact Dave Campbell at (831) 476-2619 or David.Campbell@humboldt.edu 1 Scholarships require recipients to annually provide evidence of enrollment and to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0. 2 Community college students successfully transferring to a four-year degree program may qualify for an award extension. 3 The number and type of scholarships awarded will vary from year to year.

ROTARY CLUB OF SANTA CRUZ SUNRISE

YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS

Rotary Club of Santa Cruz Sunrise � PO Box 7026 Santa Cruz CA 95061 � www.SantaCruzSunriseRotary.org

APPLICATION

Date: ______________________

Name: _____________________________________________________________________________

Home address: ______________________________________________________________________

Phone: _______________________ E-mail: ________________________________________

Weighted Cumulative G.P.A.: ______________

Test Scores: PSAT _________________ or SAT _________________or ACT ___________________

Top choices in schools (list up to 3): _____________________________________________________

Intended major (primary area of study or “unknown”): _______________________________________

What career are you considering? ________________________________________________________

Use separate paper to provide the following information (typed in numbered categories):

1. List and describe the school activities in which you have participated. Indicate year(s) of involvement.

2. List and describe community activities (jobs, volunteer work) with year(s) in which you were involved.

3. List any awards you have earned in the past four years.

4. Provide a short essay in which you describe the school and community activities that have been most important or personally significant for you. Explain what it is that made them significant. (Approximately 350 words or less)

5. Where do you plan to be in five years? How do you plan to get there? What resources will you need? (Approximately 350 words or less)

Application Instructions: Prepare the following information and return the completed materials to your school counselor by Friday April 20, 2012. You must include:

1. A copy of your most recent high school transcript. 2. The first page of this application with all blanks filled in 3. Items 1-5 typed or written very legibly on separate paper 4. The Parent’s Confidential Statement if you wish to be considered for a Needs-Based scholarship 5. Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to your character and potential

for success in higher education Scholarship winners will be contacted using the information on your application.

ROTARY CLUB OF SANTA CRUZ SUNRISE

YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS

Rotary Club of Santa Cruz Sunrise � PO Box 7026 Santa Cruz CA 95061 � www.SantaCruzSunriseRotary.org

Application Instructions: Only provide the information on this page if you wish to be considered for a Needs-Based scholarship. All requested information must be provided and will be treated as confidential.

PARENT OR GUARDIAN 1 Name: ________________________________

Home Address: _________________________

______________________________________

Employer: _____________________________

Nature of Business: ______________________

Position: _______________________________

Year(s) with: ___________________________

Gross Income for last year: ________________

Exp. Gross Income for this year: ____________

PARENT OR GUARDIAN 2 Name: ________________________________

Home Address: _________________________

______________________________________

Employer: _____________________________

Nature of Business: ______________________

Position: _______________________________

Year(s) with: ___________________________

Gross Income for last year: ________________

Exp. Gross Income for this year: ____________

EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES

Estimated tuition and related expenses for upcoming year: $_______________

Expected family contribution to educational expenses: $_______________

Student’s resources (savings, income, etc.): $_______________

Other sources of funding (scholarships, grants, loans, etc.): $_______________

Additional information you wish to provide: _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

PARENT’S AUTHORIZATION

The information provided on this form is accurate and true to the best of my/our knowledge.

SIGNATURE _________________________ SIGNATURE _________________________

DATE _____________ DATE _____________

PARENT’S CONFIDENTIAL STATEMENT