The James A. McCavitt and Annie LePorsMcCavitt

Scholarship Fund

Administered by Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Application Packet for 2018-2019 School Year

Background

The James A. McCavitt and Annie LePorsMcCavitt Scholarship Fund was established by James Donald McCavitt of Palo Alto, California, in honor of his parents. One scholarship of $1,000 is awarded annually.

Mr. and Mrs. McCavitt each had the equivalent of a sixth grade education; however, they valued this instruction because they learned to cipher, read and write. James was taken out of school at the age of twelve to labor in the Broad Top coal mines. Annie completed the “Sixth Reader” and then was hired out as a domestic in the Dudley-Saxton area. After their marriage in 1909, they set up an academic milieu in their Defiance home so all eight children could complete high school and go on to college.

The McCavitt’s oldest daughter was admitted to a nursing program but was unable to attend owing to an illness in the family. The other seven children hold a combination of 12 college and university degrees from ShippensburgStateUniversity, PennState, Rutgers, Georgetown, the University of Pennsylvania and San JoseStateUniversity. Mr. and Mrs. McCavitt’s 28 grandchildren also hold 25 various degrees.

Beyond their fields of study, members of the James McCavitt family of Defiance have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, written books, conferred with heads of state, been elected presidents of national associations, been caregivers for the elderly, invented scientific equipment, published reports, produced plays, appeared on national television, become entrepreneurs, served on boards of charitable organizations, collected works of art and traveled extensively throughout the world.

The desire to be life-long learners was instilled in the McCavitt children by their parents. Avenues of opportunity opened up to them which were not available to many large families during the “Depression Years.”

In setting up this scholarship in honor of James A. McCavitt and Annie LePorsMcCavitt, their son hopes that they will be remembered throughout the TusseyMountainSchool District and the Broad Top area as model parents who would want others to profit by their humble words: “Get an education and make something of yourselves.”

Eligibility

  • Candidates must be current graduating seniors from the TusseyMountainSchool District and must have completed all four years at their school.
  • Scholarships will be awarded for full-time enrollment in an accredited college or university.
  • Preference will be given to students who meet the criteria of need for financial assistance, demonstrate strong educational motivation and have a desire to contribute their knowledge in service-oriented areas of study such as education, nursing, law enforcement, medical research or social work.

Application Deadline

Mrs. Wendy Gates, Guidance Secretary must receive the completed application packet by 3:00 p.m. on

Friday, April 13, 2018.

James A. McCavitt and Annie LePorsMcCavitt Scholarship Fund

2018-2019 School Year Scholarship Program

Applicant Instructions

***Please Read These Instructions Carefully And Thoroughly***

In order for your application to be considered, all of the following must be received by Mrs. Wendy Gates, Guidance Secretary, at the Tussey Mountain High School by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 13, 2018. Applications received after this date, faxed or incomplete applications will not be considered.

1.Application Form

When completing the application, attach additional pages if necessary.

2.Letters of Reference

Provide two letters of reference only.

  • One letter from a teacher or academic advisor;
  • One letter from a work or volunteer supervisor, a youth leader or personal acquaintance.

Letters from teachers, advisors and employers must be on school or company letterhead. All letters must be signed and dated. Photocopies are acceptable. Letters may be sealed in their own envelopes.

3.Transcripts of Grades

All applications must include an official high school transcript.

4.Signed and Dated Personal Statement

Include a typed statement of at least 500 words, but no longer than 850 words (approximately 2-3 pages, double-spaced). In the statement, you should:

  • Describe yourself to the scholarship committee;
  • Indicate why you want to go to college;
  • Comment upon an accomplishment of which you are proud;
  • Describe your long- and short-range goals;
  • Reflect upon any challenges you have faced and how you responded to them;
  • Sign and date your Personal Statement.

5.Financial Need

Evidence of financial need must be submitted with all application packets. Extra consideration will be given to self-supporting students and candidates demonstrating extreme financial need.

If you applied for federal financial aid, enclose a copy of all pages of your Student Aid Report (SAR) (updated information regarding your FAFSA application can be found online at

OR

If you did not apply for federal financial aid, enclose a copy of the first two pages of your parent’s or guardian’s most recent Form 1040 (or your own if you are not a dependent).

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2018-2019 School Year Application Form

***Include All Required Materials with This Form — See Instructions on Previous Page ***

Name:______Phone:( )______

Address:______E-mail:______

City, State, Zip:______Date of Birth:______

High School: ______Dates attended: ______through:______

Length of residence in the Tussey Mountain School District:______

College you plan to attend in the Fall:When will your classes begin? (mo./yr.)______

______

First Choice City, State Have you been accepted?

______

Second Choice City, State Have you been accepted?

______

Third Choice City, State Have you been accepted?

School/Community Involvement

Please list the principal community, volunteer, personal and extracurricular activities in which you have been involved. Include student government, sports, volunteer projects, etc. Attach an additional sheet if necessary.

Activity / Dates of
Involvement / Hours
per month / Honors and/or Positions Held
–
–
–

Employment History

Beginning with your present or most recent job, list your employment history (if applicable). Attach an additional sheet if necessary.

Employer / Dates of Employment / Hours
per week / Position
–
–
–

To what use have you put your earnings?

Household/Financial Information

It is strongly encouraged that you fill out this section with a parent(s)/guardian(s) if you are a dependent. Round all figures to the nearest dollar; do not enter cent amounts. Use the most recent income tax information or estimated current year values. Do not leave lines blank.

Name of parent(s)/guardian(s) with whom you reside:______

(If you are a dependent)

$ ______Cost of attendance (including tuition, fees, room & board, transportation, etc.) at college of choice (If you do not yet know the college you will be attending, please estimate)

$ ______Head(s) of household’s total gross income

$ ______Head(s) of household’s total cash assets (cash, checking/savings account, stocks, home equity)

$ ______Student’s income (if not head of household)

$ ______Student’s total cash assets (if not head of household)

______Number in household your parent(s)/guardian(s) currently supports financially (including applicant)

______Number in household in a college degree/certificate program in 2018-19(includingapplicant)

$ ______Grants/Scholarships already received: List:______

Please describe any special circumstances that may affect your family’s ability to pay for college (medical, divorce, child support, employment conditions, unusual expenses, other). Attach additional page if necessary.

Application Signatures

All of the information I have provided in this application is accurate, and is subject to verification by Silicon Valley Community Foundation at its discretion.

Student:______Date:______

Parent or Guardian:______Date:______

(If applicant is a minor)

Awards will be sent directly to college financial aid offices after Silicon Valley Community Foundation receives verification of admission and full-time enrollment.

Application Deadline

Deadline for receipt of the completed application packet and all supporting materials is 3:00 p.m. on

Friday, April 13, 2018. FAXES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Mail or deliver completed application to:

Mrs. Wendy Gates

Tussey Mountain High School

199 Front Street

Saxton PA 16678

Phone: 814-635-2975 ext 1174

About Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Silicon Valley Community Foundation is among the largest community foundations in the country, with more than $1.9 billion in assets under management and 1,500 philanthropic funds. Serving all of San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, Silicon Valley Community Foundation is a partner and resource to nonprofits and citizens committed to improving the quality of life in our region.

Our vision is to be a comprehensive center for philanthropy that inspires greater civic participation throughout San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Our mission is to strengthen the common good, improve quality of life and address the most challenging problems. We do this through visionary community leadership, world-class donor services and effective grant making.

Silicon Valley Community Foundation provides donor involved scholarship funds for individual donors who want to be directly involved in the application and selection process. The donor oversees an external selection committee and the scholarship selection process, as approved by the community foundation. Whether honoring loved ones or providing for a specific community, each scholarship expresses a deep belief in the power of education to help young people achieve their dreams.For more information about scholarship programs at Silicon Valley Community Foundation visit

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

2400 West El Camino Real, Suite 300

Mountain View, California94040

main: 650.450.5400

fax: 650.450.5401

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