SOUTHLAKE KIWANIS
Scholarship Program
NOTE: Read this page BEFORE filling out a Southlake Kiwanis Club Scholarship application form! Scholarship applications are available in a word or pdf format. All applicants need to complete the essay first. Essay is not to exceed 500 words.
General Information: The Southlake Kiwanis Club is offering four $750 scholarships annually. To be eligible, applicants must be Key Club members and graduating seniors of Carroll Senior High School, Colleyville Heritage High School, or Grapevine High School who intend to continue their education beyond high school at a four-year college, a two-year college, vocational technical school, vocational institute, business school, or some other qualifying training institution.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Submit a completed application to Southlake Kiwanis emailed to no later than Friday, May 8, 2015 at noon. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETE AT TIME OF SUBMISSION. Winners will be announced on or before May 27, 2015.
APPLICATION MATERIAL:
1) Complete this application.
2) High school transcript through seven semesters.
3) On a separate page write a maximum 500-word essay, focusing on your educational goals and how your education will allow you to continue service and philanthropicefforts throughout your life.
SELECTION CRITERION:
1) Evaluation of completed application.
2) Quality of applicant’s written essay.
3) Financial need.
4) Demonstrated community servicethrough Key Club and/or Southlake Kiwanis.
Note: Although you are not required to type this application, emphasis is given to neatness and appearance of your application. Southlake Kiwanis feels that providing a professional application, free of grammar and spelling errors, is an important learning process for your future endeavors. In some cases, final decisions may be made on the quality of the application.
SOUTHLAKE KIWANIS
Scholarship Application
Name: ______High School ______
Mother’s Name: ______Father’s Name ______
Address: ______
City ______Zip ______Phone ______
E-Mail Address ______
1) G.P.A. through seven semesters: ______
(Attach a copy of your High School transcript through seven semesters.)
2) List your participation in Key Club and any other extracurricular activities and/or community activities. Include offices held, performances given, awards received, special events participated in, major accomplishments, and any other pertinent information. (Use a separate sheet of paper if needed.) Please also provide an attached log of community service hours that have been completed throughout high school.
3) List three words you would use to describe yourself. Write one sentence explaining each word.
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4) What higher education institute(s) have you applied to or (if accepted) do you plan to attend? ______
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Please indicate if you have been accepted.Yes ______No ______
5) List employment experience including summer jobs.
Dates [From – To]EmployerDescribe Job Responsibilities
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6) Financial Data:
1) Annual tuition of first choice institution ______
2) Annual room and board at first choice institution______
3) Other expenses (books, fees, transportation, etc. ______
Total$ ______
7) List scholarships, grants or financial aid you have applied for Amount
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List scholarships, grants or financial aid you have applied for (con’t) Amount
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8) Write a 500-word essay focusing on your educational goals and how your education will allow you to continue service and philanthropicefforts throughout your life. Essay is not to exceed 500 words. Use a separate sheet of paper and include with application.
9.) Please provide a brief statement of why you are seeking financial aid.
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Please email the completed application, essay, and high school transcripts by noon on May 9, 2015 to
You may also fax the completed application to 1-877-265-4658.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Joanne Tucker 682-597-2157
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