Scholarship Program Policy
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Burleson Family Scholarship
2011
Coordinated by the
The Crystal Lake Jaycees are a group dedicated to helping the community. We run over 100 events a year. Most of our projects are "community service". Jaycees, more formally known as "Junior Chamber of Commerce," make a real difference in the community to help save parkland, build playgrounds, collect food, and give the greatest gifts for those in need. Jaycees are optimistic people with seemingly endless enthusiasm, who view community service as a privilege.
Scholarship Deadline
May 2, 2011
The Burleson Family Scholarship is named in honor of Thomas Burleson and his family. In 1999, Thomas Burleson and his family were struck by a drunk driver after coming home from Six Flags. Thomas' wife Eva, 34, and their three children Daniel, 14, Tiffany, 11, and Dallis, 7, all of Crystal Lake, were killed in the car accident. One (1) scholarship valued at $1,000 is available in 2011.
Requirements:
- District 155 student in Crystal Lake
- Student must plan on attending a two-year or four-year college or university
- Completed application and essay
Applications will be considered based on the following criteria: educational goals, grade point average,community involvement, application content and quality. Applicants must be a high school senior graduating in May 2011.
Application deadline: Monday, May 2, 2011, at 5 p.m. Applications may be either mailed toCrystal Lake Jaycees, PO Box 7, Crystal Lake, IL 60039 or e-mailed to
Must type or print all information
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Student NameLast First Phone (daytime)
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Social Security Number Address City
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State/Zip E-mail Birth Date
Make sure you address each question in your essay.
Your essay must be typed.
1. What do you consider the most important thing you learned to date from high school or elsewhere?
2. Why do you want to attend college? What are your plans for the future?
3. The Jaycees believe that "service to humanity is the best work of life." Please share your involvements outside the classroom such as clubs, groups, and work/employment. Include what you have learned from these activities.
4. Please provide any additional information that you feel might be helpful in the selection process: academic and athleticachievement, community and school participation, financial obligations, and/or special circumstances.
All the information on this form and the attached supplemental information is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I agree to provide proof of the information that I have given on this form if requested. The Jaycees reserve the right to make inquires or ask for documentation about any information on your application.
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Applicant’s SignatureDate