Varna Community Association, Inc.

TC3 STUDENT AWARD

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply for the TC3 student award of at least $250, do all of the following:

Make sure you live in the Hamlet of Varna. Click here for a map of Varna. You live in Varna if you live on NY Route 366 between Game Farm Road to the west and the intersection of NY Route 366 and NY Route 13 to the east; or on Forest Home Drive from NY Route 366 to the Dryden Town line, or in Hillside Acres; or on Freese Road, Monkey Run, Forest Lane or Oak Brook Drive; or on Baker Hill Road between NY Route 13 and Mt. Pleasant Rd; or on Mt. Pleasant Road, Observatory Circle, Deerhaven Drive, or Pinewoods Rd.; or on Turkey Hill Road between NY Route 366 and Stevenson Road; or on Stevenson Road; or on Game Farm Road between Stevenson Road and NY Route 366.

Obtain proof that you have resided in Varna for at least six months. Proof must be a document from a corporation or government agency with your name and address. Examples: a utility bill dated at least six months ago; a statement from a landlord.

Enroll in at least six credits of coursework at TC3 for the Spring 2010 semester.

Write an original essay of approximately 500 words on the topic: "How do volunteers make a community stronger?”

Type your essay. Keep in mind that essays will be evaluated on: How well you address the topic, the originality of your ideas, appropriate citations (if any), and the clarity of your presentation (neatness, spelling, grammar, length).

Print a copy of the release form. Sign the form indicating that, if chosen for this award, you are willing to have your profile and/or essay published by the VCA.

Assemble your application materials. You need a hard copy of each of these items:

1)Proof that you have lived in Varna for at least six months

2)Typed essay

3)Proof of registration for at least six credits at TC3 for the Spring semester

4)Signed release form

Mail your application materials by December 15 to:

Varna Community Association

Attn: TC3 Student Award Chair

PO Box 4771

Ithaca, NY 14852-4771

Notes: International students are eligible for this award. VCA Directors or their family members are not eligible. Applications received after the Dec. 15th deadline will not be considered. Winner will be notified on or before January 20th.

RELEASE FORM

I ______am applying for the TC3 student award offered by the Varna Community Association, Inc. (VCA). If I am chosen to receive this award, the VCA may publish my essay and/or publish a profile about me.

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