2018
Buffalo Council of Supervisors and Administrators
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
OBJECTIVE
The Buffalo Council of Supervisors and Administrators Association intends to provide financial assistance to help students defray the high cost of higher education.
ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility requirements for applicants are as follows:
- Student must be a graduating Buffalo Public High School Senior.
- Student must be entering a four year college or university.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
An official application form with all supporting documents must be sent to the Chairman of the Central Office Education Association Scholarship Committee. Applications must be post-marked no later than May 11, 2018. There is absolutely no exception to this deadline.
Students interested in competing for the scholarships must provide the following information to the scholarship committee:
- An official copy of their high school transcript with raised seal.
- A completed scholarship application (enclosed).
- A 200-250word well organized and typed essay.
- Submission of a nomination letter: Nominations must come from a BPS Administrator; and: School Counselor; Teacher; Staff Member; Parent; Pastor or member of the community who is familiar with your achievements.
- A color wallet size photo (publicity reasons only).
- Copy of Acceptance Letter from a four year college or university (Mandatory)
Essay Topic
Write an essay about a law you would submit to Congress which would bring about a reduction in the rate of gun violence in America while still respecting the Second Amendment right to bear arms.
SELECTION OF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS AND NOTICE TO APPLICANTS
Consideration will be given to academic standing; essay content; honors and award; extracurricular activities; financial need, and how well the applicant has demonstrated respect and trust; as well as, fostered good relationships among various persons in the community. The candidate selected for the awards will be notified in June. All other applicants will be informed of the outcome of their submission in June as well.
THE DECISION OF THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE WILL BE FINAL.
DISBURSEMENT OF AWARDS
- It is our intentions to recognize the Scholarship finalists during the Buffalo Board of Education meeting in June 2018.
- The actual monetary award will be conferred on the student once we receive written proof of their enrollment in college.
- Verification should be submitted in the form of an official letter from the registrar office confirming enrollment.
- The check will be made payable to the student.
APPLICATION PACKET CHECKLIST
_____Scholarship Application
_____Official Transcript
_____Letter of Nomination (Form Attached)
_____Typewritten Essay
_____Copy of Acceptance Letter from College or University attending.
_____ Color wallet size photo
Completed information must be POST-MARKED NO LATER THAN May 11,2018
SEND TO:Dr. Ann Fitzgerald
Chairman of the BCSA Scholarship Committee
2201 City Hall
Buffalo, New York14202
2018
Buffalo Council of Supervisors and Administrators
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
- PERSONAL DATA
Name:______
LastFirst Middle
Permanent Home Address:
Street:______
City/State:______
Zip
County:______
Home Phone:______
Number
Date of Birth:______
Name of Parent: ______
Guardian
Sex:Male______Female______
- EDUCATIONAL DATA
Name of High
School:______
School
Address:______
Date of
Graduation:______
School
Counselor:______
School Phone Number:______
- COLLEGES APPLIED TO
1. ______/ 2. ______
3. ______/ 4. ______
5. ______/ 6. ______
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- EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (School & Community- indicate any offices held)
1. ______/ 2. ______
3. ______/ 4. ______
5. ______/ 6. ______
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- HONORS, AWARDS AND RECOGNOTION
1. ______/ 2. ______
3. ______/ 4. ______
5. ______/ 6. ______
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- WORK EXPERIENCE (Start with most recent job and work backwards.) Give job title, location and length of employment of each position.
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- FINANCIAL INFORMATION
- Have you applied for any other financial assistance?YES______NO _____
- Have you been awarded financial aid or scholarship monies? YES ____ NO ______
- Please write any information or special circumstances that you would like the committee consider with your application. For example, communicate any pertinent or unusual circumstances or information concerning your financial need. (You may attach a separate sheet.)
- PERSONAL ESSAY (please Attach)
- CERTIFICATION
I affirm that all information given is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I fully understand that any misrepresentation, incorrect or incomplete information will lead to disqualification for and forfeiture of any scholarship grant. I further realize that if funds are awarded to me in the form of a scholarship, they will be disbursed only after I have furnished the committee with proof of my enrollment in an accredited college or university. All materials submitted in the application process will remain the property of theCENTRAL OFFICE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE.
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Signature of ApplicantDate
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Signature of Parent/Guardian (Indicating your approval of this packet)
2018
Buffalo Council of Supervisors and Administrators
SCHOLARSHIP NOMINATION LETTER
TO THE APPLICANT:Complete the top portion of the form. Then give the form to one of the individuals who will write a nomination for you. Provide a stamped, self-addressed envelope to that individual, or attach the completed nomination to your application. The address to which the nomination may be mailed to is:
______Dr. Ann Fitzgerald
NAME OF APPLICANT Scholarship Committee
2201 City Hall
Buffalo, NY 14202
In 100 words or less, please discuss how the applicant has demonstrated respect and trust; as well as, fostered good relationships among various persons in the community.
(Continue on additional sheets if necessary)
______Title/Position______
Recommender’s Name (TYPE OR PRINT)
Signature______Date______
Address______
Tel. # ( ) ______