Mason Scholarship Foundation Application

Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Mason

Scholarship grant is availablein the amount of $1500 per year, renewable for four years.

Selection Criteria

  • Student must reside in the Mason City School District or attend Mason High School.
  • Student must forwardone packet formatted in PDF of the application, transcript, personal statement and if applicable ACT or SAT scores by email to
  • 2.50 Cumulative GPA, academicability and motivation to compete on a college level.
  • Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate commitment to community service, strong educational motivation, leadershipskills through their activities in school, faith organizations, youth groups, volunteer efforts,and work experience.
  • Information that will assist in the selection process is the FAFSA conclusion pagefor financial aid, work experience and letters of recommendation and any additional criteria in the selection process.

Letters of Recommendation

Choose three people to write letters of recommendation for you, and with whom you are confident will return the recommendations. It is strongly recommended that two letters come directly from a teacher or other school employee and one letter comesdirectly from an adult who knows you through work or volunteer activities. We must receive at least two letters of recommendation to consider you eligible for the scholarship. Letters of recommendation must come directly to the Mason Scholarship Foundation.

Email all application materials directly to:

Deadline

The application packet and the recommendation letter/s must be received by April 20.

Name: ______High School Attending ______

Permanent Address: ______City:______Zip ______

Date of Birth:______Telephone:______Cell Phone:______

Email addrees______

Name of Parents/Guardians:

Father ______

First MiddleLast

Employed by:______

Occupation

Mother:______

FirstMiddleLast

Employed by:______

Occupation

Ages & Names of

Brothers/Sisters______

I reside with: Mother & father ____Mother only ____Father only ____

Legal Guardian ____Other (explain) ______

Program Information

What college or institution do you expect to attend? ______

What is your proposed major or area of study? Explain: ______

Do you plan to continue your education elsewhere after graduation from the above program? Explain:______

Program Costs and Finances

What is the first total year cost? ______Whatis the breakdown of the first year cost? Tuition ______Materials______

Miscellaneous: ______

What amount have your parents/guardians dollar contributions committed to the above costs? ______

What is your personal dollar contribution to this cost? ______

How do you expect to earn yourcontribution? ______

Listloansand scholarships applied for: Amount Annual/One time Awarded Yes No Pending

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Are you employed and how many hours do you work per week, during the year or summer? Explain ______

What is your current annual income from your job/s? ______

Do you plan to work during college? ______Explain ______

List your extracurricular activities (clubs, sports, church groups, service, etc) both at school and in your community. Include the number of years you participated and what role you played. List any awards and honors you received.

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Important: Student Personal Statement:

On a separate typed document write a minimum of 300 words about why you selected your proposed program, your plans and goals for the future both short and long term. You should also include and other information about yourself, your family and background, your leadership in volunteering, and any other informationwhich will help the Scholarship Committee to evaluate your potential.

Deadline:

The application packet and the recommendation letter/s must be received by April 20.

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