Dianne Miller Memorial
Key Club Scholarship
The Dianne Miller Memorial Key Club Scholarship is now awarding scholarships to (2) qualified high school senior Key Club members who demonstrate community service involvement and excellence in academics.
Dianne was a charter member of the Kiwanis Club of Bloomingdale-Roselle founded in 2013. She was a regular participant and organizer in service projects and fundraisers for the community. In addition, she served as the Kiwanis Advisor for the Builders Club at Springwood Middle School for 2 years before becoming ill. Her 3 children all graduated from Lake Park High School and she was an active volunteer for both the Medinah School District and LPHS. She devoted countless hours to the Relay for Life, Boy Scouts of America, and the Midwest Color Guard for over 45 years as a coach, mentor, and committee member. Dianne chaired several committees and fundraisers.
This scholarship in Dianne’s memory is to help foster caring and community minded students as they pursue their academic advancement.
The scholarships will be awarded to (2) qualified high school seniors of the Lake Park High SchoolKey Club. Membership for the entire 2017/18 academic year is a requirement. The scholarships are for post-secondary education at any accredited college, university, or vocational school. This application is for a scholarship in the amount of five hundred ($500.00) dollars and is paid directly to the educational institution you will be attending this fall on a full-time basis.
Selection criteria include:
- Community service
- Academic performance
- Extracurricular activities
- Leadership roles
- Employment
- Honors and awards
Scholarship awards will be announced on April 30th via email.
Completed applications and school transcripts can be sent to .
Applications must be typed and are available at:
If you have any questions, please contact Bailey Miller at .
Thank you for your interest in our program.
Applications are due April 15th, 2018.
(Applications received after this date will not be considered)
Bloomingdale-Roselle Kiwanis Scholarship Application
(To be completed by the applicant) /Contact Information
NameStreet Address
City ST ZIP Code
Phone Number
Email Address
Future Education/Career Goals:
List your choice of higher education institution.
List your chosen field of study (major and minor).
List your future career goals.
Activities, Involvement or Memberships:
List by name and by grade/year (9, 10, 11, 12) memberships and other participation for school, church, community and volunteer activities and the approximate time commitment each month.
Example:
Key Club (9-12 – 10 hrs./month)
Basketball, Baseball, Football, etc. (9-11, 12-35 hrs./month)
Hospital Volunteer (10, 11 – 25 hrs./month)
Leadership Positions and Offices(if applicable):
List by name and by grade/year (9, 10, 11, 12) leadership positions and offices held for school, church, community, and volunteer activities and the approximate time commitment each month.
Example:
Key Club President (12 - 35 hrs./month)
Student Council Secretary (11 – 7 hrs./month)
Cheerleading Captain (10 – 8 hrs./month)
Honors and Awards (if applicable):
List by name and by grade/year (9, 10, 11, 12) the honors or awards you have received during high school.
Employment (if applicable):
List the names and addresses of employers (including family business or self-employment), the employment period, along with the hours per month you worked.
Personal Statement
In your own words (a minimum of 250 words and a maximum of 1000 words):
Why is volunteerism important in today’s society and how is it affecting your personal growth?
Transcript
An official copy of your current high school transcript MUST be included.
Agreement and Signature
By submitting this application, I affirm that the facts set forth in it are true and complete.
Name (printed)Signature
Date
Submittal Instructions
Type written sheets.
Email submission is preferred. Please send to .
If mailed:
Must be stapled together in the upper left hand corner. ‘All applications MUST be postmarked by April 15th, 2018.
Mail to: Bloomingdale-Roselle Kiwanis
PO Box 72602
Roselle, IL 60172
Consideration: The scholarship application must be completed in its entirety to the best of the applicant’s knowledge. The applicant must be forthcoming with information and provide additional information or clarity as needed. Scholarships will be reviewed by the application review committee, and winners notified by April 30th.
Confidentiality: Information completed on this application will be used exclusively for the purpose of determining financial contribution from the DianneMiller Memorial Scholarship. This information will not be used, provided, or discussed with any other individuals besides the applicant and the application committee.
Applications are due April 15th, 2018.