2015 LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION LISTING

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1 2015 LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION LISTING To ensure your eligibility, it is important to understand the criteria of each scholarship listed below. Complete this survey to mark all the scholarships you are applying for (link may require you to be logged into Google account). Be advised that these scholarships are offered at the sole discretion of our generous donors and the following information regarding these scholarships was provided by these donors. Donors may cancel the scholarship or change the dollar amount at any time. Alonzo Martinez Scholarship (additional statement required) Awarded on academic standards Financial need Awarded only to a student of Spanish surname or Hispanic background Purpose is to encourage education beyond high school level Selection committee is composed of Alonzo Martinez American Legion Auxiliary members Student statement of Hispanic origin is required-mother's surname is adequate To be used at Colorado schools only Amount: Varies each year depending on donations and number of applicants Chris Miranda Memorial Scholarship** (additional statement required) The Chris Miranda Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a PHS graduating outstanding Hispanic senior with a minimum 3.4 GPA. Statement of origin is required, either mother s or father s surname is sufficient. Students with less than a 3.4 GPA will only be reviewed if IB or AP classes have been a consistent part of the student s curriculum, and only if necessary to obtain a competitive number of finalists. Recipient must have plans to attend an accredited university. This student must have demonstrated a high standard of service to both school and community, as well as have earned the respect of both their teachers and peers with their ethics and perseverance towards excellence. When all other criteria appear equal, financial need will be considered. Dan Preble Memorial Scholarship (ONLY this essay required and note specific letter of recommendation requested) A senior at any Poudre School District high school Must have expressed interest and intent to enroll in a science area of study and/or participate in a college sport Essay: word essay explaining what inspires you to choose a science area of study and/or participate in a college athletic program A letter of recommendation from a science teacher or coach that addresses your interest and potential for success is required Amount: $500 scholarship Don Unger Scholarship Student must have participated in the AVID Program. (Advancement Via Individual Direction) Amount: $1,500 scholarship Elks Academic Scholarship Based on scholarship, leadership, and financial need, although need is not a major selection criterion and should not deter application To be used at any accredited degree-granting University or College Renewable for a second year Alternates will be selected Selection committee consists of counselors and educators who are Elks members Top applicants will interview at the Elks Club ($500/semester) Renewable for one year, multiple scholarships offered

2 Elks Vocational Scholarship Based on scholarship, leadership, financial need and a well-defined plan for technical or other vocational employment For one year to further vocational training only at a two year community or junior college or a certified vocational school Alternates will be selected Selection committee consist of Elks members Top applicants will interview at the Elks Club Amount: $600 ($300/semester), multiple scholarships offered Football Boosters Scholarship Award** (ONLY this essay required and note specific letters of recommendation requested) PHS student must demonstrate citizenship on and off the field, contribute to the PHS football program and be an active participant; show dedication, work ethic, perseverance, and leadership Must have an overall GPA of 2.5 or above; and demonstrate a desire to continue with post-secondary educational plans. Submit an ESSAY that describes "What has been your contribution to your community and the Poudre Football program, and how has your participation prepared you for your future?" The essay should be no less than one page and no more than three pages, typed and double-spaced. Two letters of recommendation addressing your leadership, dedication, work ethic, and perseverance from: 1) a football coach (in addition, this letter needs to address your contributions to the football program), and 2) a community organization leader (school organization, church organization, or community organization such as Boy Scouts, etc.) Amount: Varies Fort Collins Children s Theatre Scholarship (additional documents required) Must have committed time & talents to your high school and the Fort Collins Community Preferred, but not required to have had personal involvement with The Fort Collins Children s Theatre To be used at any accredited college or university Must major in Communication Arts (including Music, Theatre, Screen Writing, Film & TV production, Directing, Recording or Technical Theatre) 3.0 GPA or higher Submit resumé of performance activities in and out of school or experience relative to current endeavors You may submit a video interview limited to 3 minutes; however, this is not required If you have been involved with the Fort Collins Children s Theatre, include a statement of 200 words or less expressing why you would recommend The Fort Collins Children s Theatre to others in your essay Amount: $750 scholarship Front Range Center for Brain & Spine Surgery Outstanding Senior Science Student Award Awarded to a Poudre School District senior with strong science grades and planning on pursuing a career in a science field Top finalists will be scheduled to interview scholarship Green Events Scholarship ** (ONLY this essay required) Senior attending a Colorado College. 3.0 minimum G.P.A. Demonstrated interest in fitness/wellness and environmental sustainability (volunteering in the community or membership to specific clubs). Essay: Please submit a two page (double spaced) written essay outlining your ideas regarding the importance of fitness/wellness and environmental sustainability in your chosen career path. Amount: $ one-time award

3 Hixon Family Scholarship ** (additional essay required) The scholarship will be awarded to a PHS graduating senior with a minimum 3.2 GPA who is planning to enroll in a 2 year or 4 year higher education institution or other training program, pursuing a degree or certificate in an area of the liberal arts, and is involved and demonstrates interest in the school community and/or the community at large. Preference may be given to Colorado institutions. Need is not a criterion but will be considered. In addition to the standard essay, please submit a personal essay of approximately 500 words addressing this topic: What do we need to know about you your talents, skills, knowledge, dreams, and goals that could set you apart from other applicants for the Hixon Family Scholarship? J. Fred Kapp Memorial Scholarship (ONLY this essay required) Graduating senior from Fort Collins area schools Parents/guardians must be of Jewish faith with student self-identifying as Jewish Consistent service to community-at-large (mitzvoth); acceptance to institution of higher learning--college, community college, or technical school (kavannah) 3.0 GPA or explanation of unusual circumstances Essay on post-secondary plans, career goals; give examples of your involvement with the Jewish Community atlarge, should be no more than 2 pages, typed and double-spaced. Personal interview with scholarship committee from Congregation Har Shalom. Amount: $500 scholarship Jim Lombardi Memorial Education Scholarship Jim Lombardi was a well-known Physical Education teacher with Poudre School District for many years. He lived and died with a passion for fitness, wellness and recreation. After his death while on a mountain climbing expedition, the Jim Lombardi Memorial Scholarship was established. 3.2 GPA or higher PSD senior entering an accredited college or university and majoring in Physical Education, Health Education, or Recreation Amount: $500 scholarship Lena & Evelyn Traut Memorial Scholarship Awarded to a Poudre School District senior 3.5 GPA or higher Must participate in high school activities; plan to enter field of education as a teacher, preferably elementary and attend an in-state college or university after high school graduation Amount: Two $500 scholarships Lynch Family Scholarship** (additional essay required) Awarded to a PHS senior with a minimum 3.2 GPA who plans to attend an accredited 4-year college. Selection will be based on demonstrated commitment to community service, school activities and leadership. (Weight will be given for participation in band or choir throughout the four years of high school.) Essay: (One page and double spaced) explaining how at least two of the following three values play an important part in your life: 1) Optimism, 2) Commitment, and 3) Integrity. Manuel Cordova Memorial Scholarship 3.2 GPA or higher Must be enrolled at a 2 or 4 year accredited Colorado School, based on financial need Amount: Amount Varies

4 Marlene Duncan/Kathryn Price Scholarship** Student must be in need of financial assistance and must have taken challenging classes in high school. The students must plan to study in liberal arts; i.e., English, history, education, photography, art, etc. in college. This scholarship is for graduating seniors of PHS only. Martha Scott Trimble Memorial Scholarship Colorado State University Must be a female senior in attendance at one of the 5 Fort Collins high schools Must live within the Fort Collins city limits; must have continuously attended school in the Poudre School District since she started public education Must be planning to attend CSU in a liberal arts field of study 3.5 GPA or higher Selection committee will be used to determine the recipient from pool of applicants submitted by each high school. The scholarship custodian will establish renewal of scholarship moneys beyond the first year of attendance at college. Amount: $3,000 with possible renewal beyond the first year Martha Scott Trimble Memorial Scholarship University Of Colorado Must be a female senior in attendance at one of the 5 Fort Collins high schools Must live within the Fort Collins city limits; must have continuously attended school in the Poudre School District since she started public education Must be planning to attend CU in a liberal arts field of study 3.5 GPA or higher Selection committee will be used to determine the recipient from pool of applicants submitted by each high school. The scholarship custodian will establish renewal of scholarship moneys beyond the first year of attendance at college. Amount: $2,000 with possible renewal beyond the first year Matthew G. Bailey Memorial Scholarship Matthew G. Bailey was a 1987 graduate of Fort Collins High School. Matt s main interests were art, photography, geography, language (primarily Japanese), and horticulture. He attended Larimer County Voc-Tech Center, Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs, the Sony Language School in Nagoya, Japan before going to Arizona State University. In his senior year at ASU, Matt was killed in an automobile accident while on an ASU geology field trip in He was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude, posthumously later that year. This scholarship honors Matt and his thirst for learning and his interest in other cultures. Must enroll in Front Range Community College (Larimer County) in the same year as graduation, and enroll in one of the certificate or degree programs. Financial need may be a consideration Amount: $2,000 for tuition and fees over two semesters. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA at the end of the first semester McCormick/Trimble Memorial Scholarship Colorado State University Applicant may be either male or female and must be planning on attending CSU in the Fall of 2014 Must have attended a Poudre School District school at least 10 of 13 years (K-12) of school Applicant must reside within 20 miles of Fort Collins Scholarship may be used for tuition and expenses Amount: $6,300 scholarship, renewable each year Otterbox Entrepreneurial Scholarship (additional essay required) Applicant must be from ANY of the high schools located in Fort Collins Must be goal oriented, self-motivated, exemplify an entrepreneurial spirit, with plans to attend a University, College, Community College, or Vocational school in Colorado Please submit an essay or a video no longer than 3 minutes, which answers the question: What does being an entrepreneur mean to you and how will you use entrepreneurialism to achieve your dream for the future? The essay should be typed, double spaced, and a length of 1-2 pages The top applicants will be asked to participate in a brief interview

5 scholarship, multiple awarded PASE (Poudre Association of School Executives) Education Focus Scholarship Scholarship has 2 priority tiers. When the first is satisfied at a school, the 2 nd level is not awarded o First priority Scholarship awarded to children of PASE members Second priority Scholarship awarded to any prospective student who wants to work in public education and is pursuing college coursework to support that career pathway 3.0 GPA and be active in extra-curricular school and community activities Financial need considered when everything else is equal scholarship (maximum of 6 scholarships given out) Poudre Education Association Scholarship (ONLY this essay required) Selection is made by the PEA Scholarship Committee Selection is based on scholarship (GPA), citizenship, service to the school and community, and need (including previously awarded scholarships) Essay explaining, How an educational experience has made an impact or difference in your life. The essay should be no more than the equivalent of 2 pages, typed and double-spaced. You do not have to plan on being a teacher to apply for this scholarship Amount: Amount varies. One scholarship will be awarded to a senior from each PSD high school Poudre High School Impala Fund Scholarship** Scholarships will be awarded to the applicant deemed best qualified by the Scholarship Committee of the PHS Impala Fund. Minimum qualifications for applicants shall be a student: o Must be a graduating senior o Pursuing full or part-time study at a trade school, technical school, community college or a 4-year college o Demonstrates financial need o Preferences may be given to a student with a demonstrated interest in school and/or community leadership who participates in extra-curricular activities, community service, vocation/work experience o Is enrolled in the AVID program o Has overcome a personal obstacle or hardship (i.e. family circumstances, illness, academic challenges). o GPA will be considered, but is not the sole determining factor. Amount: varies, multiple awarded Poudre Retired School Employees Association Memorial Scholarship Must enroll in Front Range Community College (Larimer County) in the same year as graduation, and enroll in one of the certificate or degree programs. Selection is by Poudre Retired School Employees Association Committee Amount: $1,200 for tuition and fees over two semesters. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA at end of first semester Rotary Club Scholarship To be used at CSU or Front Range Community College (Fort Collins Campus only) Selection based on need, scholarship, community service, and leadership all weighted equally Must include your financial statement. Rotary Selection Committee will interview top applicants Additional information required for semi-finalists. (Each high school submits 10 - semi-finalists). Amount: Up to $2,000 scholarships to CSU or FRCC. ($1,000/semester if 3.0 GPA is maintained.) Sandy Kobelt Hau Memorial Scholarship (additional essay required) Sandy Hau passed away on July 4, 2009 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. She spent more than 25 years passionately volunteering in the Poudre School District, where all 5 of her children graduated from Fort Collins High School. Applicant may be from any of the high schools located in Fort Collins He or she should exemplify leadership, be goal oriented, self-motivated, have participated in a sport or the Arts Plan to attend a University, College, Community College, or Vocational school in the Fall of 2015 Essay describing how your life will influence and make an impact in the lives of those around you (750 words) Amount: Two $ scholarships & one $1,000 scholarship

6 Shepardson Stem Educating All Children Scholarship (additional questions required) This scholarship recognizes Dr. Mary Kay Sommers passion for children and her life-long commitment to innovative education. Its purpose is to support a Poudre School District Graduate who has a passion for children and education in becoming a teacher GPA or higher Volunteer time working with and for children Evidence of leadership skills Interested in becoming a teacher at any level Financial need may become a deciding factor All applicants who attended Shepardson will automatically make it to the committee review Required: Must answer the following 5 questions (double space answers) 1. Why do you want to pursue a career in teaching? 2. If you could change education in any way to make it more successful for all students (PK-12), what would you do? 3. Describe someone or an event that highly influenced you in your interest to pursue teaching. 4. Educators need to be advocates for providing the best education they can for all students. Describe something you feel strongly about that resulted in action on your part. 5. What areas of education do you find highly compelling and why? scholarship Wayne Bromley Memorial Scholarship for Future Math Educators (ONLY this essay required and specific letter of recommendation requested) Wayne Bromley worked in Poudre School District for 24 years. He was a teacher and department chair at Boltz Junior High School and Fort Collins High School. He also served for 5 years as the District Mathematics Coordinator. He passed away after a long battle with cancer on December 23, Wayne was passionate about mathematics education. To honor that passion, this scholarship will support a senior in PSD who seeks a career as a mathematics teacher. Open to a senior at any Poudre School District high school who has expressed interest and intent to enroll in a mathematics teacher education program in Fall 2015 A word essay explaining what inspires you to choose mathematics education as a career and why you believe you will be a successful mathematics teacher One letter of recommendation from a current or former math teacher that addresses your interest in mathematics and potential for success scholarship Wellington Eye Care Scholarship A student must have attended Wellington schools and be a resident of northern Colorado communities. Awarded to a PHS senior planning to attend any accredited college or university. Amount: $ one-time award Wellington Middle School Eagles Scholarship (additional essay required) A student must have attended Wellington Middle School. Based on GPA Two letters of reference Extra-curricular activities both in school and out of school Demonstrates financial need Essay: A statement about a significant experience at Wellington M.S. and how it influenced your life Amount: Varies Scholarships marked with a double asterisk (**) are only offered to students from Poudre High School.

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