Continental Societies, Incorporated: National Scholarship Application 2012

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Continental Societies, Incorporated

National Scholarship Application 2012


Mail to Continental Societies, Inc. Jacksonville Chapter 6999-02 Merrill Rd. #294 Jacksonville, FL 32277 DEADLINE: MARCH 10, 2012

CONTINENTAL SOCIETIES, INCORPORATED


NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 10, 2012 PERSONAL INFORMATION
DATE ____________________________ NAME ___________________________________________________________________________________________ LAST FIRST MIDDLE HOME ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ CITY STATE ZIP CODE _________________________________________________________________________________________________ HOME PHONE ALTERNATE/CELL PHONE E-MAIL

APPLICATION MUST BE TYPED

DATE OF BIRTH _____________________________________

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER _________________________________

NAME OF HIGH SCHOOL __________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS _______________________________________________________________________________________ CITY STATE ZIP CODE

GRADUATION INFORMATION
EXPECTED DATE OF GRADUATION ____________________ DIPLOMA
NAME ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________ CITY NAME ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________ CITY NAME STATE ZIP CODE STATE ZIP CODE

CUMULATIVE GPA _________________ GED ( ) YES (

CLASS RANK _____________ ) NO

) YES

) NO

PLEASE IDENTIFY THE INSTITUTIONS YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND


CONTACT PERSON PHONE NUMBER _____________________________________ E-MAIL CONTACT PERSON PHONE NUMBER ___________________________ E-MAIL CONTACT PERSON PHONE NUMBER ___________________________ E-MAIL

ADDRESS ___________________________________________________________ CITY STATE ZIP CODE

SUBSTANTIATION OF ACCEPTANCE OR ENROLLMENT MUST BE PROVIDED PLEASE LIST ANY COLLEGE(S) YOU ARE CURRENTLY ATTENDING OR HAVE ATTENDED FOR PRE-COLLEGE OR ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSEWORK, ETC.

INSTITUTION

COURSE

DATES

GRADE

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NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION ENDORSEMENTS Applicants initials where indicated and signatures where appropriate indicate his/her knowledge understanding and agreement to the Continental Societies, Incorporated policies stated below:
__________ Applicant agrees to provide, and grants permission for the use of a photo of him/herself for use in Continental Societies, Incorporated publications. __________ This application contains confidential and/or privileged material and will not be disseminated for any other use by the Continental Societies, Incorporated. __________ Continental Societies, Incorporated does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, religion, national origin or sexual orientation. All qualified applicants are considered.

________________________________________ APPLICANTS SIGNATURE _____________________________ Date

__________________________________________ PARENT/GUARDIANS SIGNATURE _________________________ Date

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CHECKLIST


_____ ESSAY 500 word minimum including but not limited to the following: _____ Long range plans _____ Short term goals _____ Plans for additional support including financial, educational, social/emotional _____ Justification for receiving CSI scholarship _____ Current costs of selected college or university _____ Personal Achievements in 3 of 4 categories (should include honors applicable awards) _____ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS _____ Letter of graduation substantiation from school principal or counselor _____ Copy of college acceptance letter _____ Official Transcript with appropriate seals _____ SAT or ACT Scores _____ Three Reference Letters 1 each from school, church, community or employer _____ List of memberships or affiliations (may include honors and awards) _____________________________________________ Applicant Signature _________________________ Date

ATTACH PASSPORT SIZE PHOTO

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STUDENT APPLICATION GUIDELINES FOR CONTINENTAL SOCIETIES, INC. NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS


Continental Societies, Incorporated is a national organization whose purpose is to promote the economic, educational and social welfare of underserved and disadvantaged children and youth; to enhance their recreational activities; and to promote additional experiences necessary for their optimal development. The organization awards five Scholarships to deserving young people one in each of the four regions of the Societies, and one National recipient. Applications MUST be TYPED and submitted to a Chapter Representative. Scholarships are awarded in June. Applications should be submitted as follows: ELIGIBILITY Applicant must be a graduating high school senior attending college for the first time. Applicant must have applied to and been accepted by a four-year college or university. SELECTION CRITERIA Each applicant must submit an Essay (500 word minimum). The essay should include the following: Long Range and Short Term Goals (Review committee must be able to clearly identify specific goals.) Plans for Educational Support (financial, academic, etc.). Statement identifying why applicant should receive the scholarship. Costs from the accepting institution (Tuition, room & board, and fees). Personal Achievements including honors and awards (School, community, church and/or employment). The applicants must have a personal interview with the local Chapter Scholarship Committee or President, and provide a picture suitable for publication. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS Letter of Graduation Substantiation from school official (principal or counselor on institution letterhead) Copy of College Acceptance Letter Official High School Transcript (must have schools official stamp or seal) or Letter of Substantiation (as above) Class Rank Grade Point Average (GPA) ACT/SAT Scores Three Letters of Reference (one each from School Personnel, Community and Church or Employer) List of Memberships and Affiliations, plus Honors and Awards

APPLICANTS CHECKLIST and ENDORSEMENTS Each applicant must complete and attach the Scholarship Application Checklist verifying all components submitted. The reverse side of the application provides Continental Societies, Incorporated policy statements which must be initialed or signed as indicated, by the applicant.

GOOD LUCK!

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