Scholarship Criteria for the Naomie Higgins Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Criteria for The Naomie Higgins Scholarship Fund

Purpose: The Naomie Higgins Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to individuals seeking higher education at either a college, university, or trade school and is based on demonstrated academic achievement, completion of this form, participation with YFTL as either a volunteer and or player, and an express interest in pursuing a degree or certificate from a higher education institute.

Criteria:Individuals eligible for assistance must be either starting or continuing their education at a trade school, college, university, or military branch/institution for the fall 2017 term. Consideration will be given to academic achievement, completion of this form, participation with YFTL as a volunteer and or player, and an express interest in pursuing a degree or certificate from a higher education institute. Individuals should submit a scholarship application on the form provided. The YFTL Scholarship will review each application and vote on the 2 winning participants annually. Individual must have played or volunteered their time with YFTL in the 2016 and or 2017 season. Individual must have had a “C” average or, greater on most recent report card. Individual must show proof of acceptance to a trade school, college, university, or military branch/institution. Individual must attach a copy of most recent report card.

Guidelines: Scholarships will be awarded on an annual basis during the month of June and disbursed at such time as well.

Amount:There will be 2 awards given out. Each scholarship awarded will be in the amount of $300.00.

Deadline:Applications are due Wednesday, May 31, 2017 @ midnight. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Please submit to

Renewal process: This scholarship is not renewable. Previous scholarship recipients cannot re-apply.

Special circumstances: The YFTL Scholarship Committee reserves the right to amend awards based off of lack of qualified applicants.

Applicant Information:

Name: ______

Street Address: ______

City ST ZIP Code: ______

Mobile Phone/Home: ______

Institution you will be attending in the Fall of 2017: ______

Year Involved with YFTL: ______

E-Mail Address: ______

Parent/Guardian Name: ______

Parent/Guardian Phone Number: ______

Questions:

1)What leadership qualities have you gained from playing and or volunteering your time with Yuma Fast-Pitch & T-Ball League (YFTL)?

2)Please tell us of any volunteer experience you have had? (with what organizations, duties, skills gained)

3)Please list the top three life lessons you have learned from playing fast-pitch softball or volunteering your time with YFTL. What makes them important to you?

4)What is your most memorable YFTL experience? Why?

5)What do you envision yourself doing in 10 years (personally, professionally, etc.)?

6)What school (traditional, or trade), or branch of military do you plan on attending and why did you choose it?

7)How will this scholarship help you?

Agreement and Signature:

By submitting this application, I affirm that the facts set forth in it are true and complete. I understand that if my application is considered, any false statements, omissions, or other misrepresentations made by me on this submission may result in my immediate disqualification as an applicant.

Name (printed): ______

Applicant Signature: ______

Date: ______

Parent/Guardian Name (printed): ______

Parent/Guardian Signature: ______

Date: ______

Our Policy:

It is the policy of Yuma Fast-Pitch & T-Ball League (YFTL) to provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual preference, age, or disability.Thank you for completing this application; YFTL Board of Directors wishes you the best of luck in your future!