Are you a Fort Campbell High School graduating senior, living at Campbell Crossing? Lendlease Community Fund wants to help you prepare for college. The BlueStar Scholarships program offers up to $5000 to graduating seniors. Applications are due April 3, 2016 See your High School Guidance Counselor TODAY for more information. For questions about the application process or its requirements, call 615.324.7529 or email BlueStar@lendlease.com. Lend Lease (US) Community Fund is a nonprofit organization that focuses its efforts on supporting the Military men and women who live in our homes and neighborhoods and the communities where Lendlease employees work and live. For more information, please visit www.lendlease.com.
January 22, 2016 Dear Fort Campbell High School Senior / Campbell Crossing Resident: I am excited to present to you a scholarship opportunity being offered by the Lend Lease (US) Community Fund (LLCF). The BlueStar Scholarships program was established and created specifically for the sons and daughters of Service Members who live in a Lendlease privatized military community and attend their installation s DoDEA high school at participating locations: Fort Knox, Fort Campbell, and Camp Lejeune. In recognition of their service to the nation and in support of the unique demands and many sacrifices of military personnel and their families, the LLCF, through the BlueStar Scholarships program, is planning to award scholarships of up to $5,000 to eligible seniors in the graduating class of 2016 at Fort Campbell High School! Eligibility is based on a 2.0 or higher GPA, financial need and leadership demonstration. Please reference the accompanying fact sheet for detailed information about the BlueStar Scholarships program as well as the application form. Additionally, here are a few important dates you ll want to note: January 22 April 3 Application completion period April 4 Application deadline (including all required documents) o Application must be postmarked or email date stamped no later than April 4 to be accepted May 4 Scholarship award notifications sent May 2016 Scholarship awards presented at FCHS Honors Night August 1 Final tuition bill and fall class schedule due August 15 Scholarship award payment checks mailed to recipient s college The BlueStar Scholarships program is now open and accepting applications through April 4, 2016. Should you have any questions at all about the application process or requirements, please don t hesitate to contact the BlueStar Scholarships Coordinator, Caryn Norgord, at (615) 324-7529 or email BlueStar@lendlease.com. We look forward to receiving your application and wish you good luck as you strive to accomplish your educational goals. Best regards, Phillip Carpenter President Enclosures (2) 1 - BlueStar Scholarships 2016 Fact Sheet 2 - BlueStar Scholarships Application Form
Lend Lease (US) Community Fund BlueStar Scholarships Application Form Must be completed in its entirety and sent with other required documents. Full Name (last, first, middle initial) _ Street Address _ Phone _ City, State, Zip Age _ Sex (M/F) _ Email Address _ Date of Birth _ Place of Birth Current High School_ Date of Entrance Projected Graduation Date _ Other High Schools Attended (Grades 9-12): _ Name of School Date of Entrance Period Attended _ Name of School Date of Entrance Period Attended _ Name of School Date of Entrance Period Attended Sponsor s Name: _ Sponsor s Phone: _ Relationship of Sponsor to Student: Sponsor s Pay Grade: Please complete the following information. Please attach a separate sheet of paper if necessary. If including a resume, please ensure areas included below are clearly identified. SCHOOL-RELATED LEADERSHIP and EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (e.g., clubs, honor societies, etc.) Indicate which high school year (i.e., 1, 2, 3, 4) Scholastic Honors / Awards (State nature of honor or award and year such as National Honor Society 3, 4)
Other Honors / Awards (State nature of honor or award and year) Academic / Social / Other (Name of organization and year include leadership position/office, if applicable) Sports (list sport and include position held) NON-SCHOOL-RELATED LEADERSHIP / CIVIC / EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (e.g., community, church, scouting, 4-H, social club, etc.) Organization Name (include year and leadership position/office held, if applicable) Honors / Awards (State nature of honor or award and year) VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS & EMPLOYMENT OVER LAST 4 YEARS (include summer jobs) Organization/Employer Job/Position Held/Kind of Work Dates Page 2 of 5
MUST HAVE PRINCIPAL OR GUIDANCE COUNSELOR S ENDORSEMENT TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR EVALUATION BY SELECTION COMMITTEE The Principal or Guidance Counselor currently having supervisory responsibility for the applicant is asked to sign this endorsement, certifying that he/she has reviewed the application and verifies the accuracy of the information as it pertains to the high school academic standing and school-related activities of the applicant. This application and the submitted transcripts have been reviewed by me and to the best of my knowledge accurately sets forth the high school record of: _. Student s Name Please complete if not included on or if different from transcripts: Number of Students in Class Rank in Class GPA (on a 4.0 point scale) ACT/SAT Score Signature of Principal or Guidance Counselor Date Printed Name / Title (Principal or Guidance Counselor) *Note: If the application does not meet the Principal/Guidance Counselor s approval, it should be returned to the student. Page 3 of 5
State the name of the college(s) you have applied to and/or have been accepted by: Applied Accepted (letter to be sent with application) State your anticipated field of study: _ Full Scholarship has been granted (circle one): YES NO List the total expenses you expect to incur per semester or quarter: (Approximate figures acceptable) Tuition Amount: $ Books Amount: $ Room & Board Amount: $ Other Expenses Amount: $ TOTAL Amount: $ Explanation of Other Expenses Amount: Please describe in the box below how you intend to pay for your college expenses. Also include an explanation of any other factors/conditions that you believe should be taken into consideration by the Scholarship Selection Committee in determining your financial need for this scholarship (i.e., challenges in obtaining student loans, unusual family circumstances, etc.). Page 4 of 5
CERTIFICATION (MUST BE SIGNED BY APPLICANT AND ONE PARENT / LEGAL GUARDIAN) I certify that the information included in this application is complete and true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the information included is for the use of the BlueStar Scholarships program and will not be shared with others without my consent. Furthermore, if any of the information provided is proven to be false, I understand that this will be grounds for my removal from the application process. I certify that the following documents are included with my application (please initial each): Thoroughly Completed Application with required signatures on pages 3 & 5 High School Transcripts ACT &/or SAT Test Score Transcript My Professional Goals 500 Word Essay Reference Letter(s) one required, no more than three allowed College Acceptance Letter if available I understand that failure to include the first five documents above by the April 4, 2016 deadline* could render my application ineligible. *Postmarks and email date stamps apply. If selected for an award, I consent to my name and photograph (to be provided after award) being used in Lend Lease (US) Community Fund press releases, in the annual report, on the Lend Lease (US) Community Fund website, or in Lend Lease (US) Community Fund promotional material. Applicant s Signature Parent/Legal Guardian s Signature Applicant s Printed Name Parent/Legal Guardian s Printed Name Date Date APPLICATION AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS DEADLINE IS APRIL 4, 2016 Lend Lease (US) Community Fund Attn: BlueStar Scholarships Program 1801 West End Avenue, Suite 1700, Nashville, TN 37203 BlueStar@lendlease.com Page 5 of 5